Smokey Barrel Brothers

(Sorry this episode came out late we had a bit of an issue during the editing process)

(00:05:09) In sports, we discuss if the ESPN is being bias to what happens in the NBA. Is the MLB in trouble due to the recent decisions and lack of player safety spelling the end of the season? Is sitting out players due to "injuries" bad sportsmanship? Will this season of the NFL result in a higher amount of injuries due to no preseason this year? Are people drinking more because sports are back? Finally, Mike Tyson is definitely getting back in the spotlight to amp up his upcoming fight.

(00:40:40) In news, riders gather in South Dakota for the 80th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. What will be the ripple effect of this gathering. A student is suspended after posting a photo of crowded hallway in a high school. The toy company Hasbro is removing Trolls doll from stores amid complaints that button is inappropriately placed.

(01:02:12) In cigar news, the cigar industry and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration will meet in virtual federal court tomorrow afternoon to discuss FDA’s plans to defer premium cigar product approval and the upcoming Sept. 8 deadline for product approval. Premium cigars scored a victory on Tuesday as they, along with pipe tobacco, were removed from SB 793, a bill in California seeking to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products.

(01:12:43) We review the Sobremesa Brulee by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust.

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(00:02:24) In sports we discuss the Dodgers games where two players from the Astros where thrown at. The NBA bubble has no Covid cases so far. Are they doing something right that other teams should adopt? MLB teams now required to have Coronavirus compliance officers. The NBA allowed fans to watch games last night from “Virtual Seats”. Finally, Mike Tyson is returning to the ring!

(00:56:28) In news a man fires gun in hotel lobby over lack of social distancing. Ryan Reynolds offers 5,000 dollar reward to help find woman’s stolen teddy bear. The app 3Somer releases list of top 10 US cities to find threesomes. And, French's Mustard has made mustard beer.

(01:10:10) In cigar news a dude fires a gun at a Cigars International in Pennsylvania! AJ Fernandez is going to be distributing Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua internationally. WeaselFest, RomaCraft’s 10th anniversary party is postponed. For you CAO fans out there, their new release (Rick Rodriguez told us about) will be heading to retailers this month.

(01:17:37) We give our full review of Whiff Out a product design to help remove cigar smells you can check them out Here. Or go to https://whiffindustries.com/

(01:27:06) We review both the Habano and Maduro Doomsayer by Room 101 so a surprise double review!

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(00:03:53) We announce the winner of the monthly cigar giveaway and we promise it was completely random.

(00:07:35) In sports news we discuss the MLB finally starting back up! We discuss how we feel about the new rules and crowd less stands for both the MLB and the NBA. The MLB expands the number of teams in the playoffs. And, the Washington football team finally picks a name for the upcoming season.

(00:35:14) In news we talk about a modern day assassination. A restaurant in San Antonio Texas installs a disinfectant portal for their customers and employees. And, The U.S. accuses China of sponsoring criminal hackers targeting coronavirus vaccine research.

(00:53:00) In cigar news San Diego county meaning whales vagina is being sued over the flavored tobacco ban. PCA launches “exclusively for PCA” initiative. Last week we talked about cigar manufacturers that we’re having to close for 2 weeks due to Covid, but they met with the regions health department and showed how they are complying.

(01:06:52) We review the Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve by Drew Estate

(01:23:29) We give our review in progress of Whiff out. Which is a product design to eliminate cigar smells. You can check them out at https://whiffindustries.com

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We give details during the show how you can win our monthly cigar giveaway. All you have to do is email us at: [email protected] with the response we asked for by July 26 to be entered.

Sports news (00:11:29) NBA and players union are drafting a plan so family members can stay within 'bubble' with players during the season. NBA star James Harden explains why he wore that Blue Lives Matter face mask. Finally, we talk about the Washington Redskins new name change and what name we think we should go with.

News (00:47:50) Celebrities hail 6-year-old as a hero after aunt says he saved his sister from a dog attack. Experts halve recommended new alcohol limit for men. Finally, experts say that having sex a certain amount of times per week halves the risk of early death.

Cigar news (01:06:08) The Honduran government is ordering all cigar shops to close down. And, the Shreveport City Council passed a ban on smoking and vaping in city parks as well as bars and most businesses, including casinos.

We review (01:14:15) The Las Calaveras 2020 by The Crowned Heads.

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In this weeks episode we talk about UFC 251 then in sports (00:16:03) we discuss the Ivy leagues decision to cancel sports this fall. What does the Pac-12 and Big Ten decisions mean for college football? Pat Mahomes has a hug contract but it comes with a list of things he can never do again.

In news (00:46:33) We talk about how these "Covid parties" are going a bit too far. Even worse studies are reporting rapid loss of COVID-19 antibodies. The latest phenomenon are groups around the U.S called “Wine Fairies”. Is TikTok a national security threat? Finally, Is being in quarantine leading to the death of the bra?

In cigar news (01:24:19) The Crowned Heads is adding a new size to the Juarez line. And, the Appeals Court strikes down all FDA cigar and pipe warning labels.

We review (01:36:47) the Flor de la Antillas by My Father Cigars.

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With PCA formerly known as IPCPR being cancelled this year we took it upon our self's to gather as many Cigar owners as we could. In order to create something that everyone could enjoy and to get an idea what to expect this year as far as cigar releases go. We hope you enjoy!

Day 8 of the Cigarheadz Xtravaganza which also marks the final day of the Xtravaganza. Thank you to everyone who listened and enjoyed the special event. We are joined by Matt Booth from Room 101 Cigars. Matt tells us how he got into cigars and about his retirement from the industry a while back. We get into a discussion about the collaboration with Caldwell Cigars. Matt gives us his thoughts on the FDA conundrum. We find out what Matt has planned for in place of PCA being cancelled. We get into pandemic talk and how the industry is adjusting and how it is affecting business. We get to find out if there is anything new we can expect from Room 101 in 2020.


Matt calls out the Cigarheadz listeners so be sure to let him know what you think here is his Instagram. He might actually send you something or maybe not...its hard to say.

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With PCA formerly known as IPCPR being cancelled this year we took it upon our self's to gather as many Cigar owners as we could. In order to create something that everyone could enjoy and to get an idea what to expect this year as far as cigar releases go. We hope you enjoy! Episodes will be airing daily except on the weekends.

Day 7 of the Cigarheadz Xtravaganza we are joined by Pete Johnson from Tatuaje Cigars. We discuss Tatuaje Cigars beginnings as well as the direction Pete wanted his cigars to go. Pete lets us know how the pandemic has effected him and his business. We finally get the story behind the monster series cigars. We talk about since PCA is cancelled what is the plan for Tatuaje. Finally, we get a look to whats to come for 2020 and Pete's opinion on the FDA garbage.

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With PCA formerly known as IPCPR being cancelled this year we took it upon our self's to gather as many Cigar owners as we could. In order to create something that everyone could enjoy and to get an idea what to expect this year as far as cigar releases go. We hope you enjoy! Episodes will be airing daily except on the weekends.

Day 6 of the Cigarheadz Xtravaganza show we are joined by Steve Saka from Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. Steve gives us a deep dive about the FDA and how he really feels about it. We find out about why the Muestra de Saka is packaged in a wooden coffin and the marketing campaign behind it. We find out the story behind the Saka Squatch and it is a funny story. Steve gives us a rundown on what he plans on doing in place of PCA that was cancelled earlier this year. We find out if there will be anything new coming in 2020. Will the pandemic require Steve to change marketing strategies? Steve lets us know how hands on he is with his product and man we had no idea. Steve announces something special for the month of August that will really test his consumers. Steve teaches us a thing or two about what a quality cigar should so and the signs of a bad cigar. This guy is a wealth of knowledge.

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With PCA formerly known as IPCPR being cancelled this year we took it upon our self's to gather as many Cigar owners as we could. In order to create something that everyone could enjoy and to get an idea what to expect this year as far as cigar releases go. We hope you enjoy! Episodes will be airing daily except on the weekends.


Day 5 of the Cigarheadz Extravaganza we have Bradley Rubin from Alec Bradley Cigars. We discuss the road show which is a collaboration with other cigars manufactures due to the cancellation of PCA. We talk about the beginnings of Alec Bradley and what Bradley feels about the FDA regulations and how it might impact the cigar industry. We get a look into what we can expect from Alec Bradley this year and we are very excited about whats to come.

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In sports news (00:08:49) It was a slow sports week, Joey Chestnut wins the Nathan's hot dog championship by eating a disgusting amount of hot dogs. The NBA is to let players replace names on their jerseys. We talk about Cam Newton and if he will bring any value to New England. And apparently there is a bet in the works with listener Scotty.

In news (00:36:17) College students are now throwing 'coronavirus parties'. About $1.4 billion in stimulus checks sent to deceased Americans.If you have ever wonder what space smells like you are in luck there is a new fragrance that smells like space. Texas bar owners file $10 million federal lawsuit against Gov. Greg Abbott. And, CVS to Start Selling Makeup for Men.

In cigar news (01:22:42) PCA announced on July 1 that they will be furloughing during these trying times. The Crowned Heads have a new release coming out in August. Finally, as of July 1 the state of Virginia has doubled their tax rate on cigars.

We Review (01:34:46) a Cuban cigar called the Hoyo de Monterrey epicure No.2

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