The Vice Lounge Online

The Vice Lounge Online episodes:

• 08.22.2020

  Podcast 445: Updates, an Aged Liga Privada #9, Founders Porter, Casino Trip Post Lockdown

  In this special and glorious return to our normal podcasting schedule (because something has to return to normal in this clusterfrack of a year), Jason offers some updates plus the "new normal" for VLO before enjoying an aged Liga Privada No....

  
• 04.22.2020

  Podcast 444: Back from the Brink; Cigars in the Caribbean; Big Bad Baptista; Underberg Digestive

  Time to resurrect VLO this Easter season, with an admin note about the last few months plus a reflection on enjoying cigars and rum in Bonaire. Jason is joined by his friend Alaric to review the Big Bad Baptista beer...

  
• 01.12.2020

  Podcast 443: Welcome to the New Age; Plus, Honoring Tony with Outtakes

  In the first podcast in the post-Tony era, Jason outlines the 2020 strategy for content and programming, then pays homage to his former co-host with a collection of outtakes from the last 100 or so episodes.

  
• 12.29.2019

  Podcast 442: 2008 Dom Pérignon; Rocky Patel Aged, Limited & Rare; 2020 Gaming Predictions

  Tony goes out with a bang, as we toast the new chapter in his podcasting life with a pour of the 2008 Dom Pérignon champagne. Jason smokes the Rocky Patel Aged, Limited & Rare cigar -- then we wrap with...

  
• 12.22.2019

  Podcast 441: Spiced Pear Bourbon Cocktail; Micallef Bold Mata Fina; Vegas: The 9th Hawaiian Island

  Warning: The VLO Christmas train derailed upon entering the station. We sip the spiced pear bourbon cockail before Jason shares his experience with the Micallef Bold Mata Fina cigar. We wrap up with a reflection about how -- thanks to...

  
• 12.15.2019

  Podcast 440: Cranberry Cinnamon Whiskey Sour; Five More Cigar Facts; Vegas Imagery Over the Years

  After sipping a cranberry cinnamon whiskey sour, your czars of cigars impart five more facts about cigars (we started this list in November) before wrapping up with a reflection on how the "image" of Vegas influenced mid-century approaches to gambling.

  
• 12.08.2019

  Podcast 439: Jason’s Blueberry Martini No. 1; Undercrown Shade; AF Destino al Siglo; Cold-Weather Humidification; Casinos at the Holidays

  Sip the tasty Jason's Blueberry Martini No. 1 as we discuss the Undercrown Shade and the Arturo Fuente Destino al Siglo cigars. We offer some cold-weather reminders for cigar humidification, then we circle back to an annual topic -- enjoying...

  
• 12.01.2019

  Podcast 438: Saugatuck Brewing Neapolitan Milk Stout; Alec Bradley Gatekeeper; Arturo Fuente Reserva Xtra Viejo; Cigar Preference Evolution; Biggest Table Wins in Casino History; An Admin Note

  We begin with an important programming note about the show. We then sip the Saugatuck Brewing Neapolitan Milk Stout before reviewing the Alec Bradley Gatekeeper and Arturo Fuente Xtra Viejo cigars. We riff about how our cigar preferences have changed,...

  
• 11.24.2019

  Podcast 437: Hot, Cold & Bloody Mary Saki; Herrera Esteli Miami; Oliva CT Reserve; Cigars at Thanksgiving; 9 Biggest Casino Heists in History

  We saki-it to you with hot saki, cold saki, and a Saki Bloody Mary. Then Jason smokes a Herrera Esteli Miami and Tony smokes an Oliva CT Reserve. We share some tips for group cigar enjoyment over Gobble-Gobble Day, then...

  
• 11.17.2019

  Podcast 436: Fall Ginger Smash; Kristoff Shade Grown; Micallef Sumatra; Caesars-Eldorado Shareholder Vote

  We enjoy a tasty Fall Ginger Smash cocktail before launching into reviews of the Kristoff Shade Grown and the Micallef Sumatra cigars. We wrap with a review of last week's shareholder vote for the Caesars-Eldorado merger and share our fevered...

  
• 11.10.2019

  Podcast 435: Peerless Rye Sip of Summer; Arturo Fuente Hemingway Classic; Cavalier Genève Black No. 2; 10 Things to Know About Cigars

  In which, we sample the Peerless Distilling "Sip of Summer" Rye, the Arturo Hemingway Classic cigar and the Cavalier Genève Black No. 2 cigar. We also introduce the first five items in our list of ten things to know about...

  
• 11.03.2019

  Podcast 434: Peerless Bourbon; Blind Man’s Bluff CT; Cavalier Genève; Heirloom Cigar Seeds; Slow Playing Blackjack

  Sip the fiery first-in-a-century bottling of Peerless bourbon. Smoke the Blind Man's Bluff CT and Cavalier Genève cigars. Learn about heirloom cigar seeds and how to slow-play blackjack. Because you've earned it.

  
• 10.27.2019

  Podcast 433: Shoulder Monkey; Skill-Based Gaming; Cigar Wrappers; Cohiba CT; Plasencia Alma Fuerte

  Shoulder Monkey! Shoulder Monkey funky. We review this blended Scotch as well as the Cohiba Connecticut and the Plasencia Alma Fuerte cigars. And don't miss our refresher about cigar wrapper leaves and about the outlook for skill-based gaming in the...

  
• 10.21.2019

  Podcast 432: Old Granddad BIB; Myths & Facts of HR 1854; Timeless Sterling; FSG by Drew Estate; Comps — VP vs Slots

  We start by sipping the Old Granddad bottled-in-bond bourbon. Mixed reviews. On a cigar front, Tony smoked the Timeless Sterling whilst Jason puffed the FSG by Drew Estate. On the "more you know" front, we share some facts and myths...

  
• 10.13.2019

  Podcast 431: Col. E.H. Taylor Small Batch; Gurkha Marquesa; La Palina Bronze; 10 Worst Bets at the Casino

  Get your autumnal groove on with a dram of the Col. E. H. Taylor Small Batch bourbon before diving into a Gurkha Marquesa and a La Palina Bronze-label cigar. We wrap up this "succinct" show with a tour of the...

  
• 10.06.2019

  Podcast 430: A Dram from the Infinity Bottle; Nestor Miranda 75th Anniversary; Davidoff Nicaragua Diadema; 10 Best Bets in the Casino

  After sampling from Jason's infinity bottle, Jason -- in a #ThanksDuane moment -- reviews the Nestor Miranda 75th Anniversary Collection cigar. Tony smokes the Davidoff Nicaragua Diadema. We wrap up with a conversation about the 10 best bets in the...

  
• 09.29.2019

  Podcast 429: Makers Mark Private Select Oak Stave Selection; Ultra Q Cigar; Single- Triple- and 100-Play Video Poker

  In today's excursion into podcasting excellence, we sip the Makers Mark Private Select Oak Stave Selection while Jason reviews the Ultra Q by Oscar Valladares. We then briefly riff on the differences between single-, triple- and 100-line video poker.

  
• 09.22.2019

  Podcast 428: Edmundo Dantes 15-year & Santiago de Cuba 11-year, Cuban Rums; Two Cuban Cigars; Pai Gow Primer

  In this Cuba-themed show, we enjoy the Edmundo Dantes 15-year and Santiago de Cuba 11-year rums as well as two hand-rolled cigars -- all straight from Cuba, and gifts of the wise and generous friend of the show, Roy. We...

  
• 09.15.2019

  Podcast 427: Las Vegas Reflections, Five Whistle Pigs, Patron 1964 Maduro, Liga Privada No. 9

  To celebrate All Things Jason, we reflect on Vegas Vacation IX, including the 360 Whiskey Lounge (five Whistle Pigs to review!) and the Montecristo Lounge (Padron 1964 Maduro and Liga Privada No. 9) events. We also chat about our gambling...

  
• 09.09.2019

  Podcast 426: @KYPeerless Rye Honey Oak & Citrus Manhattan; @CastleAndKey Martini; The Oscar from @OVcigars; Punch Gran Puro Nicaragua; Losing at Winstar; Shiny New Horseshoe Southern Indiana

  In our first recording session back from summer vacation, we share snippets of the fun Jason and Tony had in Louisville, KY and that Jason had in Denton, TX. Through which, we sample a Manhattan made with Peerless Rye's special...

  
• 09.02.2019

  Podcast 425: Two Dragon’s Milk Beers; La Palina Mr. Sam; Diesel Whiskey Row; Casino Security

  We sample two special releases of New Holland's Dragon's Milk line of beers -- the triple mash and reserve maple oak. Tony doesn't enjoy a La Palina Mr. Sam while Jason kinda-sorta enjoys a Diesel Whiskey Rwo cigar. We wrap...

  
• 08.25.2019

  Podcast 424: Black Manhattan Cocktail; Romeo y Julieta 1875 Cuban Puro; Camacho Liberty Series 2012 Throwback; Facial Recognition in Casinos

  We pack a lot of great content in to a less-than-30-minute show! After sipping a delicious Black Manhattan, Tony briefly recounts his story of a Romeo y Julieta 1875, a Cuban he received as a gift. Jason, meanwhile, smoked the...

  
• 08.11.2019

  Podcast 423: An Angel’s Envy Rarity; Alec Bradley Blind Faith; Jason Rants at Boyd’s @bconnected Program

  Summer vacation is almost over, but the podcasts continue ... slowly. In this episode, Jason rants at Boyd Gaming and its [insert expletive here] B-Connected program. Plus, we drink a special Angel's Envy and enjoy an Alec Bradley Blind Faith...

  
• 07.28.2019

  Podcast 422: PB&J Old Fashioned; AF Don Carlos; Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142; Sportsball Gaming Stats for NV and NJ

  Podcast 422, 7/28/19 … We continue through the canine days of summer with a shorter episode showcasing a Skrewball PB&J Old Fashioned, courtesy of Phil. On the cigar front, we ...

  
• 07.14.2019

  Podcast 421: Havana Club 7-year Rum; Reynaldo; Alec Bradley Project 40 Experimental Series; Michigan Gaming Forecast

  Our annual summer vacation starts with an homage to Cuba, thanks to some Havana Club 7-year rum and a tasty hand-rolled cigar, courtesy of Roy. Jason also had a cigar -- an Alec Bradley Project 40 Experimental Series stick. We...

  
• 07.07.2019

  Podcast 420 Dude: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky; Montecristo Pilotico Pepe Mendez; A. Flores 1975 Serie Privada Capa Habano SP52; Video Poker and Blackjack Strategy Arcana

  You think the title of this show is long? Just you wait to see how we stretch our closing script. This is the first time ever, in VLO history, we actually let the entire audio track of our bumper music...

  
• 06.30.2019

  Podcast 419: Crescent Creek Bourbon; New Humidors; Jason Buys a Box; Macanudo Inspirado; Conservative Craps Betting Strategy

  Get ready to ruuuuumble. In this corner, the beleaguered Crescent Creek bourbon. In the other corner, Jason buys a box of cigars and a new humidor. In the other other corner, Tony smokes a Macanudo Inspirado. In the other other...

  
• 06.23.2019

  Podcast 418: A Tale of Two Martinis; Good Behavior for Cigars and Alcohol While You’re Gaming

  Jason force-feeds Tony a pair of martinis -- one made with Hendrick's Midsummer Solstice gin and the other with Roku Gin from the Suntory distillery in Japan. Turns out, he liked one and hated one. Then, we talk about good...

  
• 06.16.2019

  Podcast 417: Jim Beam Distiller’s Masterpiece; Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Edición de Aniversario; Illinois Casino Expansion

  We start with the Jim Beam Distiller's Masterpiece before settling into the Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Edición de Aniversario cigar. We wrap up with chatter about pending legislation in Illinois that would significantly upend that state's gaming environment.

  
• 06.09.2019

  Podcast 416: A 360Vegas Vacation 8 Reflection

  In which, we reflect on our experiences at 360Vegas Vacation VIII in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada.

  
• 06.02.2019

  Podcast 415: Dragon’s Milk White; Gurkha Cellar Reserve 18-Year Hedonism; El Dorado Negligence Case

  In this well-lubricated show, we review the New Holland Dragon's Milk White stout beer (yay!) and the Gurkha Cellar Reserve 18-year Hedonism cigar (boo!). Then, your gurus of gaming explore the 1980s-era case of negligence by the El Dorado casino....

  
• 05.26.2019

  Podcast 414: Redbreast Whiskey; Whiskey Innovations; Ken Uston & Card Counting in NJ; Nestor Miranda 75th Anniversary; Partagas Serie E No 2

  In this marathon voyage into auditory brilliance, Jason and Tony enjoy a sampler pack of the Redbreast (Irish) whiskey before sharing a few milestone innovations in whiskey technology. We then relate the tale of Ken Uston and blackjack card counting,...

  
• 05.19.2019

  Podcast 413: Adictivo Tequilas; Apps for Booze; NV Gaming Fines; Davidoff Winston Churchill Limited Edition 2019

  We sip from the Adictivo tequila sampler. Then we chat briefly about some apps to keep track of your spirits. We dive into the history and allocation of fines assessed by the Nevada Gaming Commission, then we commiserate over the...

  
• 05.12.2019

  Podcast 412: Rum Manhattan with Bill; Jason’s ADT; Rocky Patel The Edge CT; Mi Querida Ancho Largo

  We help you prepare to celebrate the mother in your life by means of a tasty Manhattan cocktail made with Jamaican rum -- and Bill weighs in on the results. Then your gurus of gaming opine about Jason's ADT and...

  
• 05.05.2019

  Podcast 411: The J-Gaze Cocktail (with Bill!); A. Fuente Anejo Reserve Xtra Viejo; Herrera Esteli Brazilian Maduro; New Hampshire Sues the DoJ

  We review the J Gaze overproof rum cocktail with our friend Bill. Then Tony discusses the Arturo Fuente Anejo Reserve Xtra Viejo cigar before Jason dives into the Herrera Esteli Brazilian Maduro cigar. We wrap up with a brief overview...

  
• 04.28.2019

  Podcast 410: Overproof Rum with Bill; Regulatory Reform Part Deux; Hoya de Monterrey Epicure No. 2; Cigar Factory New Orleans Plantation Reserve

  Bill returns for Part III of our foray into rum, this time touching on some overproof spirits. Then we wrap up our two-parter about state regulatory reform for the gaming industry. Tony reviews the Hoya de Monterrey Epicure No. 2...

  
• 04.21.2019

  Podcast 409: Rum with Bill (J Wray, Smith & Cross, Dr Bird); Arturo Fuente Reserva Don Carlos Eye of the Shark; Regulatory Reform (1 of 2)

  We start with another rum segment with Bill Carney -- we enjoy the J. Wray Gold rum, the Smith & Cross traditional Jamaican rum and the Doctor Bird Jamaican rum. Then we review the Arturo Fuente Reserva Don Carlos Eye...

  
• 04.14.2019

  Podcast 408: Cohiba Ciglo No. 6; Selling Caesars; Appleton Estates Rums with Bill

  Jason and Tony enjoy a Cohiba Ciglo No. 6 cigar, fresh from Tony's vacation to Jamaica. The viceroys of vice talk about selling Caesars. Then we're joined by our friend Bill, a rum connoisseur and occasional consumer judge, for the...

  
• 04.07.2019

  Podcast 407: VLOhattan Cocktail; La Galera 1936 Cigar; Bad Craps Bets

  Podcast 407, 4/7/19 … Indulge your vices with a tasty, tasty VLOhattan Cocktail before we riff about the La Galera 1936 box-pressed cigar. We wrap up with the “other half” ...

  
• 03.31.2019

  Podcast 406: Plantation Rum; Isla del Sol Toro Cigar; Good Bets at the Craps Table

  Tony's soon off to the Bahamas, so what better way to celebrate than with a generous splash of Plantation Rum? That sweet amber lubricates Jason's experience with the Isla del Sol toro cigar. We wrap up with some thoughts about...

  
• 03.27.2019

  Podcast 405: Russell’s Reserve Small Batch 10-year; Taildragger Amber Rum; Camacho Candela Cigar; Casinos as a Home Base

  We start with a review of the Russell's Reserve Small Batch 10-year whiskey and the Taildragger amber rum -- both gifts from @skyyontherocks -- then we pivot to Jason's experience with the Camacho candela cigar. We wrap it up with...

  
• 03.17.2019

  Podcast 404: Jameson Whiskey Flight; Emu Export Beer; Alec Bradley Prensado

  Happy St. Patrick's Day, ye heathens. We celebrate with a whirlwind tour of Jameson whiskey, plus -- for good measure -- Emu Export, a beer from Down Under. Oh, and the Alec Bradley Prensado and how letting it age makes...

  
• 03.10.2019

  Podcast 403: Ramos Gin Fizz; Slots Q&A

  We spend a long, long time with the Ramos Gin Fizz cocktail before launching into an introductory Q&A about slots.

  
• 03.03.2019

  Podcast 402: Vieux Carre; Room 101 Farce; “Don’ts” and Myths of Slots

  Splooge yourself in decadence with our extended review of the Vieux Carre cocktail and the Room 101 Farce. Enjoy, too, a refresher on the myths and don't-do practices around playing the slots.

  
• 02.24.2019

  Podcast 401: @TheBettorLife in Joliet; Whistle Pig Rye; Montecristo White; Chicagoland Casino Tour

  Your Viceroys of Vice are joined by the fearless Timothy Lawson of The Bettor Life to recount our swing-through of six Chicagoland casinos. We enjoy the sublime Whistle Pig rye whiskey while we chat, and Mr. Lawson -- a cigar...

  
• 02.19.2019

  Podcast 400: Penicillin Cocktail; Avo 30-year Cigar; Online Gaming at the Department of Justice

  Get an aural shot of antibiotics with the Penicillin Cocktail, a tasty prelude to a brief discussion of the Avo 30-year cigar. We wrap up with an informative discourse about a recent odd memorandum about online gaming courtesy of the...

  
• 02.10.2019

  Podcast 399: Bermuda Hooker cocktail; Asylum 13 CT and Bloodline OPA cigars; Horse Race Betting

  Join us as we taste a Bermuda Hooker (cocktail) before Valentine's Day, and enjoy both the Asylum 13 Connecticut and Bloodline O.P.A. cigars. Your Gurus of Gambling then offer some remedial advice about bettin' on the ponies.

  
• 02.04.2019

  Podcast 398b: Glenmorangie Scotches; Rodriguez Series 84; Davidoff Las Vegas; Probability Primer

  Woohoo! Nearly 52 minutes of podcasting excellence, in which your Viceroys of Vice sample three different varieties of Glenmorangie Scotch before reviewing the Rodriguez Series 84 and the Davidoff Las Vegas cigars and giving The People a reminder of the...

  
• 02.04.2019

  Podcast 398: Some Glenmorangies; Rodriguez Series 84; Davidoff Las Vegas; Probability Primer

  Woohoo! Nearly 52 minutes of podcasting excellence, in which your Viceroys of Vice sample three different varieties of Glenmorangie Scotch before reviewing the Rodriguez Series 84 and the Davidoff Las Vegas cigars and giving The People a reminder of the...

  
• 01.27.2019

  Podcast 397: Bally’s Old Fashioned; Davidoff Anniversario No. 3; Kristoff Vengeance; Wrappers, Binders & Fillers; Sports Betting Update

  We sip the Bally's Old Fashioned before reviewing the Davidoff Anniversario No. 3 and Kristoff Vengeance cigars. Then we refresh your memory about the lingo related to cigar wrappers, binders and fillers. The show ends on a high note, as...