Long Ash Podcast

Long Ash Podcast episodes:

• 06.21.2024

  EPISODE 215: The Spirt of E.P. Carrillo

  On the newest episode of the Long Ash Podcast, David Spirt of E.P. Carrillo Cigars is back in studio to discuss the new "essence" line from E.P. Carrillo that will be coming out later this year. Watch the full episode...

  
• 06.14.2024

  EPISODE 214: Knowledge is Power

  In the latest episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick and Chris respond to a message they received on instagram about the proper steps of "breaking into the industry". Watch the full episode to hear their responses!

  
• 06.07.2024

  EPISODE 213: Ligas and Breweries

  While smoking Liga Privadas from Drew Estate, Nick and Chris recap their fun-filled weekend visiting breweries in South Jersey and Brooklyn, New York for next month's cigar magazine article! Tune in now!

  
• 05.31.2024

  EPISODE 212: El Gueguense: A Love Story

  On today's episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick and Chris discuss the discontinuation of Foundation Cigars line that started it all for them, the El Gueguense. The boys discuss their admiration for the cigar and how it impacted their...

  
• 05.24.2024

  EPISODE 211: Those Dam Yankees!

  In the latest episode of Long Ash Podcast, Nick and Chris enjoy the classic Ashton ESG while talking about how big market sports teams commit highway robbery with the cost of experiincing going to one of their games! Tune in...

  
• 05.17.2024

  EPISODE 210: Reiner Lorenzo of HVC Cigars

  In this week's episode of the Long Ash Podcast, we welcome Reinier Lorenzo, founder and master blender of HVC Cigars. Reinier talked to us about his unorthodox journey to becoming a cigar blender, and what we can look forward to...

  
• 05.10.2024

  EPISODE 209: Alex Weghorn of Davidoff Cigars

  On our latest episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick sat down with Alex Wghorn, Brand Activation Manager of Davidoff Cigars. Alex discusses his journey from a college athlete, to working for one of the most prestigious cigar brands in...

  
• 05.03.2024

  EPISODE 208: DISCUSSING DUNBARTON!

  On this week's episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick and Chris both smoke the Mi Querida Triqui Traca while discussing their takeaways from the training session they had this past week with Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust. Listen to the...

  
• 04.26.2024

  EPISODE 207: Fuente Friday!

  On this week's episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick and Chris enjoy some cigars from Arturo Fuente while discussing how they've remained one of the most desired companies within the industry for this long! Listen to the full episode,...

  
• 04.19.2024

  EPISODE 206: Crownin' Around

  While smoking two new cigars from Crowned Heads, Nick and Chris discuss this year's PCA convention, the value of Cubans vs. New World cigars, and why there should be a halt on new cigar releases to restore the balance in...

  
• 04.12.2024

  EPISODE 205: It's An Italian Thing!

  On the latest episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick and Chris discuss the world's perception of Italian American culture and voice some of their frustrations! Watch the episode now!

  
• 04.05.2024

  EPISODE 204: Campin' at Camacho!

  In the latest episode of Long Ash Podcast, Nick discusses his adventures to Camp Camacho with his team and all the fun times he had! Listen to the full episode on Spotify and YouTube today!

  
• 03.29.2024

  EPISODE 203: David Spirt of E.P. Carrillo Cigars

  For our latest episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick sat down with David Spirt of E.P. Carrillo Cigars. David is the Chief Operating Manager at E.P. Carrillo. David and Nick talk about his journey through the cigar industry as...

  
• 03.22.2024

  Long Ash Podcast Presents: INDUSTRY INSIDER EP. 7 with Master Your Ash

  On our latest episode of "Industry Insider", we met up with "Master Your Ash" to discuss the cigar journey he's currently on, while simultaneously concurring the spirit business! Watch now!

  
• 03.15.2024

  EPISODE 202: Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

  In the latest episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick and Chris discuss the decline of cuisine in the world today while smoking some festive cigars for St. Patrick's Day! Listen to the full episode now!

  
• 03.08.2024

  Long Ash Podcast Presents: industry Insider with Adam Guard

  In Episode 6 of Industry Insider, Chris interviews Adam Guard, Owner of Dreeamer Cigars. The two discuss Adam’s path within the industry over the last three years which eventually led him to collaborate with Dennis Rodman. Watch now!

  
• 03.01.2024

  EPISODE 201: Drew Estate Freestyle Live

  On a new episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick and Chris smoke the 2024 Freestyle Live collection from Drew Estate. Enjoy!

  
• 02.23.2024

  EPISODE 200: Consensus of the Consensus 2023

  For our 200th Episode, Nick and Chris are joined by Derek to discuss the various Top Cigar Lists of 2023 throughout the industry. Watch now and leave your comments on what your thoughts were on the Top Cigar lists of...

  
• 02.16.2024

  EPISODE 199: Year of the Lawsuit

  In the latest episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick and Chris smoke the new Mil Dias Maduro from Crowned Heads all while talking about the ongoing battle between Gurkha and Davidoff cigars about the "Year of the Dragon" trademark....

  
• 02.09.2024

  EPISODE 198: New E.P. Cigar!

  While Nick and Jim smoke the new E.P. Carrillo Encore Black, the two discuss the shake-up of cigar trade shows we’ll be seeing throughout 2024!

  
• 02.02.2024

  EPISODE 197: John Hakim of Punch Cigars

  For the latest episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Punch Brand Manager John Hakim visits the studio to talk about the Punch Golden Era, where the direction of Punch is headed, and defends the Punch Chinese New Year Series!

  
• 01.26.2024

  EPISODE 196: Travelin' Man!

  In the latest episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick discusses his trip to the J.C. Newman factory in Tampa, while he and Chris discuss Halfwheel's Top 25 Cigars of 2023. Watch the full episode now!

  
• 01.19.2024

  Long Ash Podcast Presents: Industry Insider with Danny Hennessey

  On the newest episode of Industry Insider, Chris sits down with the Midwest Regional Sales Manager for Crowned Heads. Chris and Danny talk about his path in the cigar industry, what it's like working for Crowned Heads now, and some...

  
• 01.12.2024

  EPISODE 195: The Boys Have Something To Say

  On a new episode of The Long Ash Podcast, Nick and Chris express their passionate feelings on Cigar Aficionado’s Top 25 Cigars of 2023 list. You’ve been warned!

  
• 01.05.2024

  EPISODE 194: We Welcome Big Jim C!

  Kicking 2024 off with a bang! We have the Senior Director of Procurement for Tabacalera USA Jim Charnley on the episode today! Jim discusses his path in the cigar industry and hints at what’s to come for JR Cigars! Watch...

  
• 12.29.2023

  EPISODE 193: Top 25 Cigars of 2023 Part 4

  Here is part four of our Top 25 Cigars of 2023 list! Nick and Chris cover the Top 10 cigars on their list to round out the full list of 25 cigars they've enjoyed in 2023. Leave your comments below!...

  
• 12.22.2023

  EPISODE 192: Top 25 Cigars of 2023 Part 3

  Nick and Chris discuss their 15th through 11th picks on their Top 25 cigar picks in 2023. Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below!

  
• 12.19.2023

  LONG ASH PODCAST PRESENTS: Industry Insider with Kyle Garrett

  In our third episode of Industry Insider presented by Long Ash Podcast, Chris sat down with Kyle Garrett, founder of Smoke & Revelry (formerly known as Dad's Smoking Cigars). Chris chats with Kyle about his brand revamp, cigar media members,...

  
• 12.15.2023

  EPISODE 191: Nick and Chris' Top 25 Cigars of 2023 Part 2

  Nick and Chris continue their Top 25 Cigars of 2023 journey. The guys reveal #20 through #16 in the latest episode of the Long Ash Podcast. Don't miss out! Hope you all enjoy! 20. Crafted by JR: Crowned Heads 19. CLE...

  
• 12.08.2023

  EPISODE 190: Nick and Chris' Top 25 Cigars of 2023 Part 1

  That time of the year has officially arrived! Nick and Chris go over their Top 25 Cigars of 2023. Throughout December, the guys will be revealing their Top 25 Cigars they enjoyed over the last year! Don't miss out. Here...

  
• 12.01.2023

  EPISODE 189: Post-Thanksgiving Banter!

  The post-Thanksgiving episode is here! Nick and Secret Chris smoke the new Knight Commander from Foundation Cigars all while talking about the Die Hard franchise, Foundation Cigars Catalog and the best food in movies! Watch now!

  
• 11.24.2023

  EPISODE 188: LONG ASH PODCAST PRESENTS: Industry Insider with THE CIGAR HOST

  On the second episode of "Industry Insider" presented by Long Ash Podcast, Secret Chris interviews Joe Ficchi, aka "The Cigar Host". The two talk about Joe's success as a professional cigar roller, his brief appearance on The Real Housewives of...

  
• 11.17.2023

  EPISODE 187: Generally A Good Day!

  On the latest episode of the Long Ash Podcast Nick and Chris discuss the state of General Cigars and how they feel they're on the precipice of something great. Listen to the full episode now!

  
• 11.10.2023

  EPISODE 186 LONG ASH PODCAST: Industry Insider w/ Maduro Aficionado

  On the new segment under the Long Ash Podcast umbrella, Secret Chris interviews Maduro Aficionado, a Certified Cigar Sommelier who's taken the Cigar TikTok world by storm. Check out his interview now!

  
• 11.03.2023

  EPISODE 185: HAPPY HALLOWEEN

  Halloween isn't over yet here at JR Cigars! Nick and Secret Chris are all dressed up for Halloween and smoking some gems from the Tatuaje Monster Series collection! If you're still in the mood for Halloween festivities, this episode is...

  
• 10.30.2023

  EPISODE 184: Laurel Tilley of AJ Fernandez Cigars

  On our latest episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick sits down with Laurel Tilley, Brand Development Manager for AJ Fernandez Cigars. Laurel talks about what life is like working with the Cigar Godfather, life after Macanudo, and her beginnings...

  
• 10.20.2023

  EPISODE 183: Mil Dias and Pizza Rankings

  While smoking the new line extension of the Crowned Heads Mil Dias, Nick and Chris debate all things pizza! Check out our live episode now!

  
• 10.13.2023

  EPISODE 182: Shootin' the Breeze

  From Jada and Will to Nick’s pitch to become the USA President, the guys chat while smoking delicious cigars! A New Episode is out now!

  
• 10.06.2023

  EPISODE 181: The Cigar Guys

  Nick and Secret Chris have Alex, Mark, and Zach from The Cigar Guys Podcast & Besa Cigars in the studio to talk about their brand, their success in the Cigar Community on TikTok, and much more! Enjoy!

  
• 09.29.2023

  EPISODE 180: Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego Cigars

  Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego stops by the studio to discuss the new Ferio Tego Summa and how art and blending cigars are one in the same. The episode is available now so listen and enjoy!

  
• 09.22.2023

  EPISODE 179: White Whale Cigars

  Nick and Chris discuss their personal “white whale” cigars of the industry as well as proper restaurant patron etiquette. Enjoy!

  
• 09.15.2023

  EPISODE 178: Crafted By JR: Crowned Heads

  Our new private label Crafted By JR launched this week. Nick and Chris discuss the process of collaborating with Crowned Heads to revamp this popular private label! Enjoy!

  
• 09.14.2023

  EPISODE 177: Battle of the Infused

  With Nick smoking the brand new "Girl With No Name" from Deadwood Tobacco and Secret Chris smoking an extension line of the Baccarat Barber Pole, the guys discussed their thoughts on infused cigars as well as their favorite cereal! 

  
• 09.01.2023

  Episode 176: Ferio Tego Summa

  While smoking the Ferio Tego Summa, Nick and Chris discuss price increases on cigars over the last few years and how disappointing the Yankees were this past season.

  
• 08.25.2023

  Episode 175: Foundation Metapa

  Nick and Secret Chris smoke the Metapa from Foundation Cigars while discussing how cigars mirror art, their early candidates for their Top 25 list of 2023, and Secret Chris' film showcase he put together this past weekend. Enjoy!

  
• 08.18.2023

  Episode 174: Christian Eiroa

  On this weeks episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Christian Eiroa of Eiroa cigars stops by to talk about the History of Eiroa, the cigar industry’s win over the FDA, and what new brands they displayed at PCA this year....

  
• 08.11.2023

  Episode 173: Whole Lotta Randomness

  Between the cigars they're smoking to how Maine is a haunted state, Nick and Secret Chris discuss a whole lotta randomness on this week's episode of the Long Ash Podcast.

  
• 08.04.2023

  Episode 172: Celebration and Sports!

  While smoking the Davidoff Nicaragua 10th Anniversary, Nick and Chris discuss and debate a topic that they saw online. Who is the best cinematic fictional athlete of all time? Leave your answer in the comments below.

  
• 07.28.2023

  Episode 171: La Vereda Time!

  Nick and Chris smoke the unreleased cigar from Crowned Heads, "La Vereda" all while talking about the impact of influencers and a quick review of #oppenheimer! Enjoy!

  
• 07.21.2023

  Episode 170: Terence Reilly of Aganorsa Leaf

  On our latest episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick sits down with Terence Reilly of Aganorsa Leaf cigars. Terence, the Vice President of Aganorsa, talked to Nick about PCA, their new line in the Rare Leaf Maduro, and other...