The Sticks: 

• El Septimo, King Sargon CT Churchill
• Tatuaje, The Jekyll
• Tatuaje, The Hyde

The Story: In this episode of Sticks and Stories, we have special guest Amber who explains how she transitioned into the e-foil business during a time when the world was facing massive change. Today, e-foil has gone from an obscure activity to a sought after sport, ideal for the cigar leisure community. 

• Check out her site HERE (Fli Foil)

Other mentions:

• Rowing competition mentioned was this past weekend HERE —> https://trc.live
• Box jellyfish HERE

So grab your coffee, kava, or favorite scotch as you join us for this episode of Sticks and Stories. 

Recorded at Churchills, Scottsdale, AZ. 

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We recorded two episode today (last Monday in September 2025). 

The Sticks:  Here we are finishing up CAO -Stokk cigar while Lonnie tests the waters with something new. 

The Stories: Lonnie reviews Asimov's I,Robot based on the recommendation by Gary. Of course the conversation veers off its hinges with regulars Tina and Gary, chatting with Lonnie at Churchills.

Mentions: 

• I,Robot by Issac Asimov: HERE or wherever books are sold
• I,Robot book review: HERE
• Dreams: 
  • HERE 
  • Academic: 
    • HERE. Seems as though we see-saw btw REM and nonREM, for about 2 hours (assuming its "good sleep")
    • HERE: (90min to 2 hours) 
• Memories can strengthen during sleep: HERE

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We are sharing a story from Gary on his pre-Vietnam tour. 

Today Gary discusses a training exercise which didn't go as planned. 

Mentions: 

• Loach helicopter: HERE
• Fort Rucker: HERE
• Cigar mentioned: HERE

Today we recorded 2 exciting episodes (end of Sept 2025) so stay tuned for the second one to be released this week! 

Grab your favorite cigar/pipe, coffee or whiskey and listen to this episode of Sticks and Stories. 

This episode was recorded at Churchills in Scottsdale, AZ. 

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We got great feedback and viewership for the poker chat with Cortez so he's back to talk more about the craft. 

Today Cortez continues the conversation on mastering Poker play and distinguishes between a Poker Player and someone who plays poker. Features his 5 rules for poker success. 

Mentions: 

• Women in Poker, Arizona: Desert_Sharks_Poker 
• World Series of Poker: Website
• Card counting...sort of: See the story HERE (frowned upon in the community)
• World Poker Federation: Website
• Cigar mentioned: HERE

This is the 2nd part of a 2 part series that was recorded in mid September of  2025. 

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The Sticks: My Father, JFR and CAO-Stokk

The Stories: We got great feedback and viewership for the poker chat with Cortez so he's back to talk more about the craft. 

Today Cortez continues the conversation on mastering Poker play with his  5 rules and distinguishes between a Poker Player and someone who plays poker. 

Mentions: 

• Women in Poker, Arizona: Desert_Sharks_Poker 
• World Series of Poker: Website
• Card counting...sort of: See the story HERE (frowned upon in the community)
• World Poker Federation: Website
• Cigar mentioned: HERE

This is the first part of a 2 part series that was recorded in September / 2025. 

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Part II with Cortez is out! He talks more poker, other games and free time sports (snowboarding) and we shoot the breeze over cigars. Today we had JFR (Gary) and Cortez and I had Southern Draw (Jacob's Ladder & Cedrus). 

Grab your favorite cigar and coffee/scotch as you listen to this episode of Sticks and Stories. 

Mentions: 

• Mark Zuckerberg MMA/martial arts: HERE
• Hopsin Rapper: HERE
• The one talent I forgot was Peven Everett: HERE
• Randy Rhoads toured with Ozzie but left us at age 25, sad story...sorry: HERE
• Pitch card game: HERE

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In Part I, we host our guest Cortez who is an avid poker player and new to cigar smoking. He started playing cards around age 7 and has now created an art around the game.  He talks his favorite cigar, what beginning poker players should watch for and more.

Grab your favorite cigar and coffee/whiskey as you listen to this episode of Sticks and Stories. 

Part 2 to publish next week! 

Mentions and Fact Check: 

• WSOP = World Series of Poker
• Field of Marijuana Destroyed : 2012, HERE (It was Bishop Ford in Chicago)
• Narcos info: HERE

This episode was recorded at Fumar in Phoenix, AZ: 2010 W Parkside Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85027

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In part 3, Tony discusses his most rewarding business, the family business in cannabis.  He further discusses the challenges of starting this type of business in the states. 

He also talks prohibition of cannabis and reviving distressed businesses.  

Grab your favorite stick (or cannabis...lol) and cocktail, as you listen to this episode of Sticks and Stories. 

This episode was recorded at Churchill's in Scottsdale, AZ (2025). 

Mentions: 

Marijuana Licensing in Arizona: HERE

Arizona Department of LLC: HERE

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For part 2, we continue the conversation with John of JP's Junk Removal, a business he began with a $4500 investment which now is at 7-figures. He speaks on his plans for the business and the importance of mentorship. He gives examples of what a mentor might see as an experienced business owner versus a novice. 

Gary and John later talk about the strength of our military, its leadership and how we are well positioned to defend the nation. 

Thank you for your support and listening to this episode of Sticks and Stories. 

***Warning. There are military topics of self-harm and depression which some listeners might find uncomfortable. ****

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