Welcome to the very first episode of the Smoke and Steel cigar podcast! This completely impromptu episode features myself and Mark sharing stories about how we met at Sir Stogies cigar shop and our journey into the world of premium cigars.We dive into the community aspect of cigar shops, Mark's transition from flavored cigars to premium smokes, and why finding friendship through cigars has been such an important part of both our lives. It's a casual conversation between two friends who love cigars and the stories that come with them.🎯 What We're Smoking:AJ Fernandez New World (with some burn issues!)Discussion of Padron 1964s, Trinidad cigars, and more📍 Chapters:0:00 - Welcome & Introductions2:03 - How We Met at Sir Stogies8:26 - The Magic of Tim Miller's Shop14:27 - Why Mark Started Going to Cigar Shops18:56 - Family Traditions & Cigar Memories22:04 - From Flavored Cigars to Premium Smokes27:00 - Current Favorites & Manufacturer Preferences29:22 - Price Points & Budget Smoking32:00 - Our Smoking Space & Wrap-up🔔 Subscribe for more episodes featuring cigar reviews, industry stories, and conversations with fellow enthusiasts!Visit StogieReview.com for the full blog recap and more cigar content.