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Welcome back to the Hot Ashes Podcast! In this episode, Lee TK and Danny Webster light up some killer sticks, crack open a few cold ones, and dive into everything from football and podcasting to business, leadership, and building a strong community.

We kick things off with the usual “What I’m Smoking / What I’m Drinking” segment—featuring sticks like H. Upmann 1844 Nicaragua, My Father, and flavored options like Macanudo vanilla bourbon and Deadwood / Drew Estate favorites. From there, the conversation flows into:

The evolution of Pregame Prediction into The Lockdown Show
How they use AI tools (like Otter, Opus, Vizard, etc.) to cut clips, name episodes, and speed up content creation
Danny’s football journey from Pop Warner and Havelock High to playing at ECU and Shaw University
The real work behind doing a sports show: prep, notes, and still keeping it fun and off‑the‑cuff
How a tight local crew—friends, small businesses, and cigar shop regulars—keep each other accountable and motivated
Side hustles and passion projects: woodworking, new podcasts, leadership and business books, and even training for a half Ironman
If you love cigars, football, podcasting, and good shop talk, you’ll feel right at home.

🔥 In this episode you’ll hear about:

Cigar talk: H. Upmann, My Father, Drew Estate / Deadwood, flavored smokes
Turning a football background into a media & content game
Using AI to clip long-form podcasts into shorts
Leadership, mindset, accountability, and surrounding yourself with the right people
Local shoutouts: cigar shop family, Pong Woodworks, Candy Adventure, American Graphics & more
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