Jason and Tony discuss the politics of opening casinos to augment state/local budgets (with an eye toward a major referendum in Michigan this Movember). Then Jason shares the tale of cigar-related fun at a recent Xicar event at Grand River Cigar in Grand Rapids, Mich., before relaying Tony's "still very newbie" comparative reaction to samples of Glenmorangie Nectar d'Or, Oban 15 and Glenrothes Select Reserve.

Tony explains why you should never "wed" a casino, then Jason shares his experience with the Partagas 1845 double corona before schooling Tony on what you're really buying in wines and spirits at super-premium price points.

Tony gives his take on the conventional wisdom of budgeting your gambling bankroll, then the dudes discuss the benefits of smoking "reject," no-label cigars from premium vendors. Jason wraps it up with a brief discussion of Fernet -- the best alcoholic beverage you're not drinking.

After listening to Tony ad-lib it about how to "Diamond in a Day" with Caesar's Entertainment, Jason reviews the Alec Bradley Prensado Churchill cigar -- Cigar Aficianado's #1 pick for 2011 -- and addresses criticism of whether CA tips the scales for advertisers. Then Jason and Tony share their impressions about the Tomatin 12-year single-malt Scotch they're sipping before providing their top brand choices for each class of spirit, for drinkers new to that spirit. A 40-minute extravaganza of fun and wisdom ... or something like that.

Tony shares how much he's jonesin' for a casino trip, then he outlines some current new developments on the legal front for cigar smokers. Then Jason takes T-bone to school ... over Cognac. Tasty.

Tony and Jason discuss the difference between "active" and "passive" gaming, then Jason shares his experience with the San Luis Rey churchill before he schools Tony in the federal regulations governing American whiskeys.

Tony shares the tax wisdom of maintaining a gambling diary, then he shares his thoughts on the top five cigars he'd like to try based on the Cigar Aficianado Top 25 list. After that, Jason educates Tony about that overlooked delight -- vermouth.

In this exciting, action-packed voyage into podcasting excellence, Tony shares some tips for allocating your gambling bankroll, then he outlines the top five cigars in this year's Top 25 list from Cigar Aficionado. The, they guys share their perspective about The Glenrothes single-malt Scotch whisky.

Tony opens the show with a discussion of some tricky Blackjack hands, then your favorite podcasters share their reflections about how they've changed as cigar smokers. Wrapping it up: A mildly incoherent discussion about Jack Daniels.

Tony shares a "modified" (closed) Martingale system for gambling, then the guys share their thoughts about a recent experience with a smaller Opus X. Jason brings it home with a review of cocktail recipes six through 10.