The boys discuss why a box of ten should reign supreme

Episode 147: How Big Is Your Package?

Nick and Chris are once again joined by sweet Derek to discuss the 2022 Consensus of Cigar Ratings

Episode 146: The Consensus of the Consensus

The boys discuss what 2023 can look like for the cigar industry and also their favorite historic cigar maker! 

Episode 145: Nick Melillo is Indiana Jones

The boys enjoy some Cuban cigars and talk about cultural appropriation... so its a fun time

Episode 144: Cuban Cigars and Kung Pao Chicken

Nick and Chris return after the holiday to discuss this years controversial Cigar Aficionado Top 25.

Episode 143: CA Top 25...Brilliant or Bust?

The penultimate episode of the year, Nick and Chris are joined by SEO Derek to go over their Top 25 Cigars of 2022

Episode 142: Nick and Chris Top 25 Cigars of 2022

To celebrate the birth of the great Nick Libretti... the industries leading minds have gathered to pay homage
Jon Huber of Crowned Heads
Nick Melillo of Foundation Cigars
Alec Rubin of Alec Bradley
Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego

Episode 141: Nicks Birthday Roundtable

Our dear friend Terence from Aganorsa stops by to talk tobacco varieties, Guardian of the Farm, and the best burger in Florida! 

Episode 140: Special Guest Terence Reilly from Aganorsa

The fellas discuss their cheese preference for the holidays! 

Episode 139: Say Cheese?

The boys start smoking a few throw back classics! 

Episode 138: Going Old School

Nick is joined by the legend himself Miguel Schoedel, and he has a few surprises waiting for fans of Crowned Heads! 

Episode 137: Special Guest Miguel Schoedel of Crowned Heads

It is important to go back to your roots sometimes and the boys are doing that with some classic cigars

Episode 136: Try The Classics

Legendary blender Rafael Nodal stops by the studio and gives us a look into his process! 

Episode 135: The Return of the Great Rafael Nodal

Its our favorite time of year and the boys are dressed for the occasion!

Episode 134: A Spooky Halloween Special

Some light cigar news and another divisive stance

Episode 133: Sparkling or Still

Crowned Heads Uses NACSA, Weight Loss Challenge and Pancakes Are Still Terrible! 

Episode 132: Living Ligero Loca

The boys are shot, and so is this episode.  Also some updates from Drew Estate.

Episode 131: Peppers Are Dangerous

Nick is getting ready for golf but that doesn't stop him and Chris from giving their opinions on keyboard warriors! 

Episode 130: Falling Back

Tensions in the industry are rising, thankfully the calmer heads of Nick and Chris will prevail. 

Episode 129: Fired Up

Nick talks with the legendary Davide Moro about the brand new JR Pure Origins. 

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