The Ash Holes

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What's The Ash Holes about?

The Ash Holes - A weekly cigar podcast dedicated to the cigar industry and other shenanigans surrounding it. We broadcast live from Studio 21 Podcast Cafe in Salem, NH.

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The Ash Holes episodes:

04.23.2024
Cigars & Food Paring
On today’s show the Ash Holes are smoking the Micallef Blue while they discuss Cigars and Food paring. What’s the perfect food to pair with different cigars. Are there any foods that don’t work with Cigars and If not, why? We...
04.16.2024
Cigar Ring Gauges – Is the “Big” Fad Over?
Today the Ash Holes are lighting up the H.Upmann The Banker Day Trader Whale, while they discuss Big Ring Gauges, they have been popular for about the last 10 years, but with so many new cigars coming out in 46-50...
04.09.2024
Wedding Cigars
Today the Ash Holes are celebrating Dans engagement by lighting up the Atabey Sabios, as they discuss the engagement. How did he propose? When is the big day? Will it be a Cigar even? What Cigars will be on offer?...
04.02.2024
What Happened at the 2024 PCA?
Today the Ash Holes are lighting up the S84 Shade to Black Robusto by Drew Estate, while Dave recalls all the happenings of the 2024 PCA. How was the show compared to previous years? Was the new date better for...
03.26.2024
Padron Palooza
Today the Ash Holes are smoking the Padron TAA Toro Maduro while discussing all things Padron. Padron has been the hottest cigar brand for years, we discuss why and what’s new from Padron, like the Padron Black PB 97 which...
03.19.2024
How to Host the Perfect Cigar House Party
Today the Ash Holes are lighting up the 3 Leaf CT Fifty while they educate us all on how to throw the perfect Cigar House Party. What Events are the best? What do you need and what should you smoke. We...
03.12.2024
What Will This Years PCA (Premium Cigar Association) Trade Show Have In Store?
Today the Ash Holes are lighting up the Kristoff PCA 2023 Exclusive while they discuss the 2024 PCA (Premium Cigar Association) trade show. The new show is much earlier this year, being held in the spring, what can we expect...
03.05.2024
Cigar Rotation Update: What are the Ash Holes Smoking Lately?
Today the Ash Holes are lighting up the Single Cask Nation 2023 while they discuss what they each have in their current cigar rotation. Have they made any recent changes? What’s in? what’s out? …. And what stayed in the...
02.27.2024
New England Cigar Expo Press Conference Pre-Show!
Today the Ash Holes are smoking the New England Cigar Expo 2023 Cigar while they discuss Tonight’s LIVE New England Cigar Expo Press Conference, what can you expect when you tune in? The press conference is brought to you by...
02.20.2024
Are You Afraid of the Dark………. Cigars?
Today the Ash Holes are lighting up the Rocky Patel Dark Star Toro while they discuss dark cigars. A dark cigar by look or by name may scare some people off and some aren’t even very strong! Join us as...
02.13.2024
Cigars We Love! Happy Early Valentines Day
Today the Ash Holes are each smoking a different cigar, they have each chosen one of their most loved cigars. They are lighting up while having a roundtable discussion on why they each chose their cigar and why they love...
02.06.2024
Meet Agnes from United Cigars
Today the Ash Holes are joined by Agnes form United Cigars. Together they are lighting up the Black Bomb Firecracker as they interview Agnes, how did she get into cigars? where does she come from? what was her first cigar?...
01.30.2024
What Cigar Experiences Haunt Us?
Today the Ash Holes are lighting up the ADVEntura La Llarona Corona, while they share some of their worst Cigar experiences that still Haunt them to this day. What made them so bad? And how can you avoid them in...
01.23.2024
Are Dominican Cigars Making a Comeback to Number #1?
Today the Ash Holes are smoking the Kristoff Nicaragua while they discuss the possible resurgence of Dominican Cigars to number 1. As reported by Dave during the TCA ‘State of the Cigar Industry Address” the DR was the only country...
01.16.2024
Winter Cigar Destinations & Locations
Today the Ash Holes are lighting up the AVO Seasons Winter while they discuss winter smoking. Where are the best places to enjoy a cigar during the colder months? Should you enjoy a cigar at the lodge or maybe escape...
01.09.2024
Humidor Seasoning Tips for Winter
Today the Ash Holes are smoking the Cabanas Robusto while they dish out some tips for winter humidor seasoning. Just got a new humidor for Christmas and need help setting it up? OR just want to get your current humidor...
01.02.2024
2023 A Year in Cigars
Today the Ash Holes are lighting up the Alfonso Gran Selection Estelares while we discuss everything that happened on the show and in the cigar world in 2023. We talk about our favorite moments and what to expect in 2024. We...
12.26.2023
New Years “Cigar” Resolutions
Today the Ash Holes are smoking the All Saints Solamente 2023 while they discuss their Cigar New Years Resolutions for 2024 and they also recap their Christmas days. We also have a special Dave’s Weekly 6 Pack, our weekly Top 5...
12.20.2023
Who Won the 2023 Ash Holes Cigar of the Year?
Today the Ash Holes are smoking their Winner for 2023 cigar of the year, the HVC Hot Cake Golden Line Laguito No5. They discuss the specifics of what made this cigar the overall winner for 2023 above all others. We also...
12.12.2023
Limited Edition Firecrackers Return from the Vault!
Today the Ash Holes are lighting up the Mi Querida Firecracker while talking about some limited-edition firecrackers that are back from the vault, a few blends are now available as part of the 12 Deals of Christmas on 2guyscigars.com. They...
12.05.2023
Our Cigar Smoker Holiday Gift Guide
Today the Ash Holes are smoking the Perdomo 30th Anniversary Connecticut Epicure while discussing the Best and Worst things to buy the Cigar Smoker in your life this holiday season. We also have a great Dave’s Weekly 6 Pack, our weekly...
11.28.2023
Our Favorite Holiday Cigars
Today the Ash Holes are smoking the Kristoff Tres Compadres while they talk about “Holiday Cigars” are there any cigars that the Ash Holes only smoke during the Holiday Season? What are some of their favorites and why? We also have...
11.21.2023
Tribute to an Iconic Cigar Smoker - JFK
Today the ash holes are lighting up the JFR Lunatic Maduro while they discuss the life of a very influential cigar smoker and the 34th president of the United States J.F.K. We also have a great Dave’s Weekly 6 Pack, our...
11.14.2023
It’s the Ash Holes 7th Anniversary!
Today the ash holes are celebrating their 7th Anniversary by lighting up the West Tampa Red Toro as they recount some of the great memories from the past 7 years. We discuss past co- hosts (there have been many) the...
11.07.2023
Who are the 2023 Cigar of the Year Contenders?
Today the ash holes are lighting up the HVC Hot Cake Golden Line No.4 while they discuss the contenders for their cigar of the year. There are some great cigars on the list this year, tune in to find out...
10.31.2023
Which Cigars Scare the Ash Holes the Most?
It’s Halloween, the scariest night of the year and today the Ash Holes are smoking the Big Sky Blackfoot while discussing which cigars scare them the most and why. Is it because of strength, price, size, country of origin or...
10.24.2023
Comedians and Cigars
Today, the Ash Holes light up the Artista Midnight Toro, the topic of the day: Comedians and Cigars. Comedians and cigars seem to go hand in hand, we’ve talked about famous smokers before but there is nothing like enjoying a...
10.17.2023
Cigar Dinners Done Right….and Wrong
Today, the Ash Holes are smoking the Micallef Toro while chatting about Cigar Dinners. Cigar Dinners are usually a special event put on by a company or a venue, they come in all shapes and sizes, what makes them good...
10.10.2023
Who Should Go in the Cigar Hall of Fame?
Today, the Ash Holes are smoking the Davidoff Special R while discussing who belongs in the cigar hall of fame and why? What is the Cigar Hall of Fame? And Who is it for? We also have our weekly Top 5...
10.03.2023
NE Cigar Expo Recap Show
Today, the Ash Holes are lighting up the New England Cigar Expo Cigar. With the first New England cigar expo in the books, today the Ash Holes are talking about how it all went, with all the Ash Holes in...
09.26.2023
New England Cigar Expo Pre-Game Show!
Today, the Ash Holes are smoking the Red Anchor Captain while they talk about the upcoming New England Cigar Expo. They breakdown what to expect on each day, who’s going, and they may even spill and exclusive or two. We also...
09.19.2023
Who Will Win the Cigar Pop Quiz?
Today, the Ash Holes are smoking the Diamond Crown No3 while Dan surprises Dave, Ed and Chrissy with a Pop Quiz. Who knows the most about Cigars? Who will know the most about nothing? Who will win? and Will Dave...
09.12.2023
Who is Your Mount Rushmore of Cigar Smokers?
Today, the Ash Holes are lighting up the Montecristo 1935 Toro, while they compare and discuss their choices for a “Mount Rushmore” of cigar smokers. Each Ash Hole has picked 4 Cigar smokers (Real or Fictional) to make up their...
09.05.2023
What Are the “Must Have” Cigars of 2023?
Today Dave, Dan and Aaron are smoking the cigar while discussing the hottest cigars of 2023. What are the hot new items/brands? What Brands should retailers be stocking? And What should cigar lovers be smoking? We also have a Dave’s Weekly...
08.29.2023
Cigar Accessories, What’s Hot and What’s NOT!
Today Dave, Ed Dan and Aaron are smoking the Rocky Patel Sixty Robusto while they chat about cigar Accessories. What are the hot new items, what are the classics and what NOT to bother buying. We also have a Dave’s Weekly...
08.22.2023
What are the Top Cigar Stores in America?
Today Dave, Ed Dan and Aaron are lighting up the 7-20-4 WK Robusto, while they discuss the top cigar stores in America, who are they? Where are they? and What makes them so good? We also have a Dave’s Weekly 6...
08.15.2023
The Ash Holes Fondest Cigar Memories
Today Dave, Ed Dan and Aaron are smoking the La Gianna Maduro Toro while they have a roundtable discussion about their fondest cigar memories, they share some of their favorite times, who they were with and what they were smoking. We...
08.08.2023
How to Rise Up in the Cigar Industry
Today the Ash Holes are smoking the Perdomo 20th Anniversary while discussing what it takes to make it in the cigar industry, both as an individual and as a brand. We also have a Dave’s Weekly 6 Pack, a weekly Top...
08.01.2023
Hottest Cigars of the Summer
Today the Ash Holes are lighting up the Las Calaveras by Crowned Heads while they discuss this summers hottest cigar buys. Are they only the all new and exciting cigars or has an old favorite been shining through? We also have...
07.25.2023
Pros & Cons of Cigar Bars
Today, the Ash Holes are smoking the Avo XO Legato while discussing the Pros and Cons of Cigar Bars for consumers and for owners. We also have a Dave’s Weekly 6 Pack, a weekly Top 5 and some Delightful News Get your...
07.18.2023
What’s the Cigar News from the PCA?
Today, Dave and Dan are back from the PCA and are going to fill us in on all the latest news, how was the show? What are the exciting releases? Who’s Hot and Who’s Not? We also have a Dave’s Weekly...
07.11.2023
Cigar Bands, the History, the Mystery and the Romance
Today, the Ash Holes are smoking the Byron Petit Poema as we talk about Cigar Bands, why they were created, who created them first and what are some of our favorites. We also have our usual segments, Top 5 and...
07.04.2023
The Best Cigar Smoking Holiday of the Year
Today the Ash Holes are celebrating the 4th of July by smoking the EPC Pledge Firecracker while they discuss a fitting topic, patriotic cigars. We also have our usual weekly Top 5, Delightful News and a Dave’s weekly 6 Pack. Get your...
06.27.2023
PCA (Premium Cigar Association) Trade Show Predictions
Today the Ash Holes are smoking the Red Anchor Admiral while they talk, this year’s PCA Trade Show. With the PCA just around the corner and with Dave and Dan heading out for it, today we discuss, predictions for this...
06.20.2023
What Makes a Great Summer Cigar?
Today the Ash Holes are lighting up the Kristoff Robusto and talking Summer Cigars. Summer is here! Warm and sunny weather means more opportunities and more places to light up a cigar. What makes a great summer cigar and which...
06.13.2023
Father & Son/Daughter Teams in the Cigar World
Today, in honor of Father’s Day the Ash Holes are lighting up the Abuelo Padre, while they discuss fathers and sons/daughters in the cigar world. Who are they? What are their companies? And what do they do? They are also...
06.06.2023
Cigar Vacation Destinations
Today the Ash holes are lighting up the RY J Reserva Real Robusto while the discuss, Cigar Vacation Destinations, where are they and what makes them the perfect place to visit with a cigar? We also have our usual Top...
05.30.2023
How To Turn Clerks into Salespeople
Today the Ash holes are lighting up the Jose Dominguez Natural Fino and discussing how to turn a shop clerk into a salesperson, What’s the difference? Does it really matter? How can it affect sales? We also have our usual...
05.23.2023
What Does it Take to Make a Great Private Label Cigar Brand?
Today the Ash holes are lighting up the Studio 21 No.3 while discussing the ins and outs of starting up a private label cigar brand. What exactly does it take financially? What key elements do you need to be aware...
05.16.2023
Who are the Best Type of Consumers for Cigar Shops?
Today, the Ash Holes are smoking the Aganorsa Validation Maduro Gran Robusto, while they ask and answer the question, What Kind of Consumer Are You? There are many types of consumers, Loyal Customers, Impulse shoppers, bargain hunters, wandering consumers and need...

What's The Ash Holes about?

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The Ash Holes episodes:

Cigars & Food Paring

Cigar Ring Gauges – Is the “Big” Fad Over?

Wedding Cigars

What Happened at the 2024 PCA?

Padron Palooza

How to Host the Perfect Cigar House Party

What Will This Years PCA (Premium Cigar Association) Trade Show Have In Store?

Cigar Rotation Update: What are the Ash Holes Smoking Lately?

New England Cigar Expo Press Conference Pre-Show!

Are You Afraid of the Dark………. Cigars?

Cigars We Love! Happy Early Valentines Day

Meet Agnes from United Cigars

What Cigar Experiences Haunt Us?

Are Dominican Cigars Making a Comeback to Number #1?

Winter Cigar Destinations & Locations

Humidor Seasoning Tips for Winter

2023 A Year in Cigars

New Years “Cigar” Resolutions

Who Won the 2023 Ash Holes Cigar of the Year?

Limited Edition Firecrackers Return from the Vault!

Our Cigar Smoker Holiday Gift Guide

Our Favorite Holiday Cigars

Tribute to an Iconic Cigar Smoker - JFK

It’s the Ash Holes 7th Anniversary!

Who are the 2023 Cigar of the Year Contenders?

Which Cigars Scare the Ash Holes the Most?

Comedians and Cigars

Cigar Dinners Done Right….and Wrong

Who Should Go in the Cigar Hall of Fame?

NE Cigar Expo Recap Show

New England Cigar Expo Pre-Game Show!

Who Will Win the Cigar Pop Quiz?

Who is Your Mount Rushmore of Cigar Smokers?

What Are the “Must Have” Cigars of 2023?

Cigar Accessories, What’s Hot and What’s NOT!

What are the Top Cigar Stores in America?

The Ash Holes Fondest Cigar Memories

How to Rise Up in the Cigar Industry

Hottest Cigars of the Summer

Pros & Cons of Cigar Bars

What’s the Cigar News from the PCA?

Cigar Bands, the History, the Mystery and the Romance

The Best Cigar Smoking Holiday of the Year

PCA (Premium Cigar Association) Trade Show Predictions

What Makes a Great Summer Cigar?

Father & Son/Daughter Teams in the Cigar World

Cigar Vacation Destinations

How To Turn Clerks into Salespeople

What Does it Take to Make a Great Private Label Cigar Brand?

Who are the Best Type of Consumers for Cigar Shops?