The Good Cigar Podcast: Recent Episodes
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132, We’re at The Good Cigar Lounge, Little Elm, TX and today we’re smoking the Warfighter Garrison Corojo and drinking Widow Jane Bourbon. Tiki Tuesday, Freddy Bozas and ladies night and Leo from Nova Cigars announcements. Deep dive into some hard questions about life and let the T-Rex run, plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
132, We’re at The Good Cigar Lounge, Little Elm, TX and we smoke the Karen Berger 25th Anniversary by AJ Fernandez and pair it with Scotto 2016 Old Vine Zinfandel, Melissa is smarter than Spock and Dr. Who. New cigars coming out and bears drunk fried on honey, plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
132, We’re at The Good Cigar Lounge, Little Elm, TX and we smoke the Vorieo Junkanoo toro and pair it with Illegal Joven Mezcal. Special Guest George James with Vorieo Cigars joins us for an interview. We dive into world geology and Melissa knows her liquors. New Black Label Trading Co. Cigars in the news and beware of your toilets in Iowa, plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
We are back with episode 131. The cigar Lounge is going great and keeping me super busy. We smoke the Casdigli Robusto and pair it with the Basil Hayden Whiskey. We cover trivia, new cigars, and watch your butt on the beach, plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
130, A great week at the lounge were we smoke the LIGA EXCLUSIVA DE FAMILIA and pair it with the Pain Killer Cocktail. Lawrence from Eazyash joins us, we dive into would you rather move items with the mind or have chopsticks in your eye, new cigars on the way and David Blanco coming to the shop, plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
129, A great week at the lounge were we smoke the Micallef Riata and pair it with Dead Rabbit Irish Whiskey. We have an interview with Brandon Luna from Micallef Cigars. We announce all the events coming up and Al is sorry for the Archer comments, but not really, plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
: #128, Fun in episode #128, We smoke at the lounge the Espinosa Laranja Reserva Escuro and pair it with the Kooper Family Rye. We dive into trivia and who wants to be a bartender and how many Big Macks can one person take (apparently a lot), plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
Episode #127. We are back at the original Good Cigar Lounge with wind chimes, dogs and neighbors mowing. We smoke the Casa 1910 and pair it with the Tequila Sheela Margarita. We are getting ready for Cinco de Mayo at the lounge with Kristoff cigars and Tequila Sheela. We dive into science and who wants to be a bartender and the world’s biggest bottle of scotch, plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
Shout if from the rooftops!!! We are open. The Good Cigar Lounge is open. We have fine cigars and Libations. Yup that's right and we are having our Mini-Grand on April 30th from 3p-8p. We are located at 2401 Little Elm Pkwy #300, Little Elm, TX 75068
We will have food and prizes and specials all day. The dream has come to life.
The last show in the original Good Cigar Lounge AKA (the backyard) before we open the lounge in Little Elm. 10- cigar giveaway was announced, Melissa ask's Al if he wants to be a bartender question, who plays Al in the movies, plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
Fun in episode #124 where we smoke the Muestra de Saka Unstolen Valor and pair it with the Tintype Old Soul Bourbon. We dive into The Blues history and so you want to be a bar tender. In the news Miami Judge says how dare cruise ships go to Cuba and you need a job? how about counting pinguins, plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
123, An awesome show enjoying the OM Cigar #1 and pairing it with the Diplimatico Rum Reserva Exclusiva. We cover tools to save you during the zombie apocalypse, characters you associate with, Al eats beaver, again the Fed’s prove cigars are good for you, and unicycles solve gas problems, plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
122, We smoke the Mombacho Tierra Volcan and pair it with Lockwood Single Barrel Straight Bourbon. We dive into the right way to make a wish and how Al would be a tool, WTF is going on with animal heads, plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
121 and no script just raw fun as we smoke the Emilio Grimalkin from Luxury cigar Club and pair it with Effen Cucumber Vodka. All so good. We cover what's going on with the cigar lounge and live threw a hail storm, crazy Florida news plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
120, Great episode with the Blanco Nine cigar and the Desert Door Texas Sotol. We dive into shaving body parts for fun, and mooning people crime or fun, cocktail trivia, what to do with a bag of stolen heads, plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
119, This week we enjoy the Kristoff Habano and pair it with Milam & Green Triple Cask Bourbon Whiskey. We dive into cold gas station BBQ, save a cowboy ride a rhino, so you want to be a bartender, why you should see a dentist before age 38, plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
We give you the raw, unscripted episode #118 were we smoke the Oascar Valladares 2012 and drink margaritas for Official Margarita day 02-22-2022. We dive into UPS now requires blood and DNA for delivery and why all the loose poop, plus more at thegoodcigar.com
117, A fun episode where we smoke the HVC Hot Cake and pair it with Courvoisier Cognac V.S. We explore talking to dogs, Archer TV, and you may go to hell if you get confused by “We/I”, plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
116, Great episode where we enjoy the La Palina 125 from the Luxury Cigar Club and pair it with a Mojito cocktail. We discuss hot showers and knowing the time of your own demise, new cigars from Saka, and POS’s stole a turtle, plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
115 In this episode, we smoke the Tabacalera El Artista Buffalo Ten Natural and discuss our Vegas trip to the TPE to buy cigars for The Good Cigar Lounge. We drink Titos Vodka Martinis and talk about the American Airlines Vampires.
114, This week we explore the Sindicato Cubico and pair it with the TX Whiskey finished in Port Cask. In this episode we cover; Melissa wants total power over the world, tiki drink trivia, Guy Fieri’s new cigar by Espinosa, and scientists make a superbubble, plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
113, We explore the Drew Estate Nic Rustica and pair it with Makers Mark Whiskey. We dive into Tiki culture, Mojito’s, Lasers, Cigar Aficionado’s top 6, and cast iron wtf skillet, plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
112, Al surprises Mel with a spicy Cu-Avana Punisher Cigar and Devils Share Moonshine. We look into the origins of some of our favorite drinks and we hate February, JC Newman makes a hotel restaurant for bats and the Increasable Hulk sells for mucho mucho money, plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
111, Happy New Year as we have two special co-hosts, Shawn & Latasha join us and we smoke the Cuban Ceed company cigars from LA California. We list our top 10 cigars for 2021, (Shawn’s top 21) We drink some fine wine, New Year Trivia, and good times, plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
110, The Alec Bradley Trilogy and Blackland Bourbon Whiskey from Ft. Worth star on this week's show. Tyler the fireman (my son) drops in to join the show as we celebrate our Holiday episode. We cover bad gas or bad teeth, Christmas trivia, Dissadent’s new owners, Wheel of Fortune and Vana White, plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
109 Our two year anniversary special with Padron 1964 Anniversary and Stumpy’s Honey Whiskey, we announce the winner of Al’s Big Package Giveaway, today in history, cigar prices on the rise and someone stole my bridge, plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
108 We explore the Rock's Teremana Tequila and make an Old fashioned. We smoke the Black Label Trading Co. Royalty and dive off into a trip to LA to see The Doors, trivia, goats in government, and the Big Prize Pack next week for our two-year anniversary of the show, plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
We explore the Wildfire and Catrina de mi Vida from the Luxury Cigar Club box and pair them with Old Monk Rum, big prize pack winner announced, pick an age to be happy and island album, dark rainbows of light, smallest apartment for rent, plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
106, We explore Sake with the Punch Kung Pow cigar. Drinking word game of the day is “rice”. In ask Malissa we cover Chinese New Year, Japanese swards, and who doesn’t like Kung Pow chicken. Davidoff’s new cigar for 2022, and free Jack Daniels in Tennessee, plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
105, In This episode we explore the Adventura Kings Gold and pair it with Don Papa Rum. The new cigar/bar lounge is granted, sharks, jellyfish and erasing history, color coding the bar are all covered plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
This week we have a live/raw show from the Phenix Cigar Club. Shawn co-host as we smoke a plethora of cigars and interview guests of the club. We ask the question Sasquatch vs Tarzan and favorite cigar pairings, Eldorado Fine Cigar lounge owner talks with us, and cigars in the gym shower, plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
103, We enjoy the CS Cigar’s Freki & Geri and pair it with Papagayo spiced Rum, Remember the 90’s trivia, new cigars for the end of the year, New Zealand’s not a bird of the year, plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
102, We enjoy the BLT Bishops Blend and pair it with Dead Head Dark Chocolate Rum. Special Halloween edition with monster trivia, Melissa chooses a boy werewolf to take on Godzilla and is scared of an oversized piece of gum (The Blob), Davidoff year of the Tiger, plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
101 We dive into the Tatuaje Monster Mash box. Al smokes the Michael and Melissa the Creature and we pair it with Ayate Anejo Tequila. The Melissa goes for a mustache and stinky cheese. Movie monster trivia makes a comeback. The Mega Winner of our 100 episode is announced, The big stick Al can’t handle, and hippos are people according the US government, plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
100, We smoke the Muestra de Sake U-Boat and pair it with Jefferson Reserve Pritchard Hill Cabernet Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey. Patreon Shawn & brother of the leaf joins us. Special guest Rob Jones from Cigar Talk drops in and an even bigger prize pack announced. Melissa wants nothing but Steak and Lobster and said no to porta potty, and ultrasonic testicular washing, plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
99, This week we smoke the Drew Estate Undnercrown 10 and pair it with Wattie Boone & Sons 7 yr. American Whiskey. We dive into Octoberfest food, beer and polka. One more week before episode #100 and the big mega prize pack. The most expensive travel humidor on record and the fasted lawn mower ever made plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
98 We celebrate "The Melissa's" birthday and no script and off the cuff. We smoke our picks from The Luxury cigar Club box and Arkansas Clay phones in with birthday wishes. We cover long leaf vs filler cigars and drink Tequila Sheela Sunrises, announce our 100th episode prize pack, plus more at thegoodcigar.com
We did a joint podcast with our good friends from The Cigar Pulpit, at the Riverman 2nd Annual Cigar Event featuring Martinez Cigars. We had a blast visiting friends, smoking great cigars and watching Christian roll fresh made cigars. Enjoy and go to www.thegoodcigar.com for more.
96, This week we enjoy the Nova Leo-11 and pair it with Rhum Barbancourt 15 Years Old Rum. Melissa goes commando and wants to parties with pirates, Al can’t find the right buttons, Cuba reopens, and the Nova Leo-11million-dollar Frankenstein, plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
95 We are joined by big Tony Gomez and Jack Torano from Espinoza Cigars at our Good Cigar Lounge. An amazing interview as we smoked a delude of great Espinoza cigars, going invisible, get out of jail cards, Galapagos and Darwinism and Elvis getting cloned, plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
94 We smoke the Kings Cask and pair it with the Captain Morgan Private Stock Rum. In this week’s show we cover Paladin Cigar lounge, winner from the contest, walking barefoot in public restrooms, death before dishonor, bugs that taste like chicken, and BBQ & Funny Cars, plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
93We Smoke the DDT-EX-38 and pair it with the Balcones Luckenback Whiskey. Weekly winner announced, robots vs zombies in science, party like your old, Cuba has protested, and don’t leave your money under the fridge plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
92 with Geronimo cigars paired with Jefferson Rye Whiskey. A great interview with Jorge Rodriguez of Geronimo cigars, weekly winner announced, alligators take over the east coast, aliens from space friend/foe, watch out for shrimp snakes at the beach plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
91 We enjoy the Karl Malone by La Aurora and pair it with the Pursuit United Bourbon Whiskey. We cover the winner of the giveaway, Mystery Science, Covid-BS, and $2,500 royal wedding cake plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
90 We smoke the Rojas, hand-rolled barber pole, and pair it with Mocambo 20yr rum. Melissa rather has a mustache for a year rather than hairy legs, Al gets confused about organs and male parts. The drink word game is “Retirement”. The biggest Oreo in history plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
89 and Zero F’s given Episode as we smoke the Arturo Fuente OpusX Angels Share and pair it with Henry McKenna single barrel whiskey. Al’s recovers from his retirement party and Melissa drops the F-bomb 19 times and plays with Al’s Buttons plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
In episode #88 we smoke the Oscar Valladares Ciseron and pair it with Redwood Empire Pipe Dream Bourbon Whiskey. We go into the history of tobacco 5000BC and Christopher Columbus. Melissa gets a spanking and Al goes full monte for the show plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
Episode #87 We smoke the new cigar from Mexico the 1910 Cuchillo Parado and pair it with Embajador Supreme (Anejo) Tequila (is it better than Tequila Sheela, you decide). Winner from the giveaway announced. Al talks about his trip to the Vegas PCA. Melissa wants to eat Tacos for a living plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
Episode #86 We smoke the Cuban cigars and drink Cross Keys Barbados Rum and Coke. We have a special guest Chris (#cigar_nut_2019) you know him as the Long Ash Master on Instagram. Weekly winner announced and science questions to ponder plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
Episode #85 We smoke the Warefighter %0 Cal. And the ^01 La Bomba Warhead and pair it with Bullet Rye Mint Julep. We dive deep into the meaning of life and naked Australians get chased by deer plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
Episode #84 we smoke the Plasencia Alma Fuerte and pair it with a Pina Colada made with Tiki Lovers Pineapple Rum. Melissa dives into how the earth was made and are aliens probing Al? The winners of the mega prize and how to smoke a cigar in the rain plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
Episode #83 with Nomad Homemade Chocolate Cake and Rum Hurricanes. Back from New Orleans with so many good times there. We dive into what is the universe made up of; Cheeze Whizz or T&A, plus naked sky diving, new cigars plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
Episode #82 Sorry so late but it’s a good one. We smoke the La Barba Ricochet and Labarba Red and paired it with Effen Vodka from Holland. We dive into the science questions everyone else is afraid to ask and so much more. Sit back relax because you're in good hands plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
Episode #81we explore the Rojas Street Tacos and the Plantation Rum 5yr. We power threw the rain tsunami at the good cigar lounge and get into trees, old school streaking, dog poo for the entire family, plus how much would you pay for a McNugget and more at www.thegoodcigar.com
Lost Episode #80 We recorded this during the Texas 2021 winter storm and believed to be lost when the power went out. It has been found and remastered. We smoke the Estiban Carrera Chupra Cabre and pair it with JOSEPH MAGNUS STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY. Al gets probed by aliens and The Melisa gets her fill of Archer and more at www.thegoodcigar.com
In episode #79 we enjoy some of Steve Saka’s finest the Dondurma and the Meat Lovers and pair it with Westward American Single Malt Whiskey. A special salute to the beautiful SOTL plus Melissa takes Al’s cigar again, fun facts with libations and what is DNA and more at www.thegoodcigar.com
Episode #78 with Traficante Cigars & Chimay Grand Reserve Ale. Special guest Mike joins us from Traficante Cigars as we smoke The Dirty Sanchez and the El Diabla. Al get zapped on his butt and Melissa is in shock as The Honey Bunny goes all Thunder Dome on a rabbit and more at www.thegoodcigar.com
Episode #77. We smoke The Good, Bad & Ugly Toscano Classico and pair it with Cigar Old Vine Zinfandel 2018 wine. We get deep into “The Melissa” and some Italian fun facts. Old bones found under a pool in Las Vegas, Dirty Red Bacon gets a tattoo and more at www.thegoodcigar.com
Episode #76 We explore the Black Label Trading Co. Santa Muerte and pair it with the Glenmorangie 10 Year single scotch whiskey. We have special guest Jamie Hall Pres. of “The Smoke & Dram Society” and get into whiskey, found sexx toys, and F.U.-FDA Cigars and more at www.thegoodcigar.com
"Sorry for the screw-up on the first recording of #76 it went sideways but hopefully this has fixed the problem, Enjoy."
Episode #75 Amazing time at the new El Leon Cigars Lounge in Lockhart, TX. We meet up with the Texas Ashholes and Blackbird cigars. From the Good Cigar Lounge, we smoke the Blackbird Rook & Jackdaw and pair it with a Tito’s Vodka Martini. Interviews from Christian at El Leon cigars, Denny of Blackbird cigars, Texas cigar Rollers, and Presidents of the TX & Ok chapters of the Ashholes. Melissa scores a big hit in ask Melissa and Al is just a drone and more at www.thegoodcigar.com
Episode #74 A good week with Martinez Cigar Flatiron and Pasion paired with Owney’s New York Rum. Friday night with friends and hot tub Sunday top off this episode. Melissa takes two cigars at once and Al goes for no tan lines. The science of lightning strikes and falling down an elevator shaft are discussed along with 25 million dollar clams and more at www.thegoodcigar.com
73 A wonderful evening at The Thin Blue Line Ball in Allen, TX and presented by America’s Defenders Foundation, a non-profit 5013c organization, who supports veterans and first responders. We talk to attendees and continued with the after party. A historic event supporting those who support you. We had so much fun talking with friends and a few regulars of the show (Shawn) and met so many new friends. We continued the show at the Good Cigar Lounge and smoke the Hiram & Solomon “Traveling Man” and pair it with Jamison Irish Whiskey. All this and more at the www.thegoodcigar.com
71 We smoke the Nomad Chocolate Caramel Truffles Cigar and pair it with Cinnamon Toast Crunch shots. Happy Easter Sunday and good times as we cover killer squirrels, East Texas, and the 2500 follower giveaway. All this and more at the www.thegoodcigar.com
71 We smoke the Fable Fourth Prime and J London Gold Series Belicoso Finos from the March - Luxury cigar Club and paired with Tequila Sheela Margarita. Special guest Chris from Luxury Cigar Club joins us, as we discuss, cigars, squirrels, bears in hot tubes, tattoos, and an epic battle of Godzilla vs King Kong. All at the www.thegoodcigar.com
70 and another fun episode with Natoro and Nova Leo-X cigars and paired with Four Roses Bourbon. Special guest interview with Jordan Alexander from Natoro Cigars. 80’s pop culture and how big does it get in the summer on “Ask Melissa”. In the news; How big is too big and The Good Cigar Tattoo - win a humidor plus weekly winner announced and more at www.thegoodcigar.com
Episode #69 The amazing Matt Booth from Room 101 cigars joins us for an interview as we smoke the Room 101 Miami Snow and Breakfast in Portugal and pair it with Ezra Brooks 99 Proof Bourbon Whiskey. Melissa goes with the Unibrow and Al says he will braid his nose hairs during the science questions plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
Episode #68 with Protocol Cigars and Mocambo Rum. We are joined by Protocol special guest Juan, John, and Keith, from the frozen Appalachian Trail. We laugh and drink our way through pirate’s vs ninjas and monkey tails and enjoy some amazing Protocol cigars. John tells us about his new cigar line coming out and the Protocol Pool Party in July and so much more at www.thegoodcigar.com
67 Arturo Fuente Forbidden cigar paired with Glenlivet 12 YR Scotch. Special guest Christion from El Leon Cigars joins us on the show. We play alligators vs mermaids and dive into the parts of the tobacco plant. Winner from the giveaway announced and Al wants a trip to whore island and more at www.thegoodcigar.com
We have a wonderful time smoking Room101 Doomsayer and the Ichiban and pairing it with Glendalough Irish Whiskey. We are joined by special guest Nick from The Hard Ash Cigar Society. Our weekly winner announced and science questions you want to know about plus have a cat poop for your EX and more at www.thegoodcigar.com
Episode #65 we unbox the February Luxury Cigar Club Core Box and drink Hot buttered Rum. Special guest interview with Chris from Luxury Cigar Club and Melissa wants her own personal chief while Al takes to bird watching plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
We enjoy a great time at one of our local cigar lounges, Enfuego Tobacco Shop McKinney located at 301 E. Virginia St. #101, McKinney Texas. We were joined by the owner Ryan and a few customers of the shop and smoked the Perdomo ESV Maduro and ESV Connecticut. There was plenty of Tequila Sheela on hand and good times. www.thegoodcigar.com
We smoke the CAO Vision with its beautiful cigar box and pair it with a vodka martini made with Blackland vodka from Ft. worth Texas. Special guest interview Markus Kypreos from Blackland Distillery joins us. Nick & Gator from the Cigar Pulpit and Mark from The Straight Cut phone in to help Melissa answer life’s questions and Al’s big package winner announced and more at www.thegoodcigar.com
Episode #62 The battle over which drink is better paired with the Steve Saka Nacatamale cigar, as Al tries the Barrell Dovetail Whiskey and Melissa goes for Don Q Gran Añejo Rum. Melissa calls for help during the “Ask Melissa” to our friend Clay and Al tugs, pulls and fights with the himself all while Melissa cheers him on “blow harder” and more at www.thegoodcigar.com
Episode #61 as we smoke the Big Sky Madison cigar and pair it with Balcones Texas Rum. Special guest interview with Brandon co-owner of Big Sky cigars. A full episode of "Ask Melissa", cigars of the week, and winner of the giveaway announced plus more at www.thegoodcigar.com
Part-2 episode #60 We continue with the amazing Steve Saka interview and much more wine with co-host Shawn. We announce the winner of our weekly contest and give our top 10 cigars countdown for 2020. Al says yes to making pornos and Melissa compares people to monkeys plus so much more at www.thegoodcigr.com
Amazing part-1 show with special interview Steve Saka From Dunbarton Tabacco & Trust as we start off 2021 with the Unicorn Cigar. Special Co-Host Shawn joins us as we pair the Unicorn with amazing wines. Next week Part-2 of Steve Saka interview and we conclude the rest of the show, as there was so much greatness one show could not contain it. Stay tuned next week for Part-2 of this week’s episode and the four bottles of wine we went through at www.thegoodcigar.com
We enjoy the Barreda cigars and Appleton Estate 12 Year Rum. Special guest from Barreda cigars; Jennifer Barreda & Stephanie Huete joins us. We discuss how to keep your sticks and box moist and Melissa needs a banana. Winners from the Barreda cigars announced and more at www.thegoodcigar.com
We smoke the Nova Limited Edition Platinum Perfect and the Nova Robusto and pair it with Diplomatico Rum Reserva Exclusiva for our one-year anniversary of the show and Holiday special. Winner of Al’s Big Package announced. Melissa exposes herself and Al eats a dog treat. Cigar news and lifestyle reviews and more at www.thegoodcigar.com
We explore the Cigar factory New Orleans Cigars with Sazerac Rye Whiskey Boulevardier cocktail. Special guests Dave Sharruf from Cigar Factory New Orleans and Andrew Wilson from Cuban Creations Cigar Lounge. Al’s Big Package gets bigger. Melissa wants drunk golf and the airport will not let you smuggle tarantulas, fish, or small kids in carry-on luggage anymore. www.thegoodcigar.com
Episode #55 We smoke cigars from Carolina Blue Cigars and pair it with Rum Richardson 22 year Mexican Rum. Special guest Chris Moore from Carolina Blue Cigars. Giveaway winner announced and one-year anniversary prize package is up for grabs. Melissa quandaries the origins of the continents and monoliths. www.thegoodcigar.com
Episode #54 with the Valacari Nobility & Messenger cigar paired with a Classic Gin Martini made with The Botanist Dry Gin. Special guest Nimmer with Valacari Cigars joins us and last week’s winner of Al’s package announced. We have battle of the James Bonds and pontificate the weight of the earth. Cigar man of the year saves puppy from an alligator with the power of a cigar and more at www.thegoodcigar.com
Fun episode with the Cigar: K By Karen Burger Maduro & Devils River Coffee Bourbon. Weekly giveaway winner announced. Special Guest Karen Burger and Melissa has a pole dance song and Al is scared of Japanese Robot Wolves. www.thegoodcigar.com
We record live from the EnFuego Tobacco Shop – Frisco, located at 6190 Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco, TX. We smoke The New World by AJ Fernandez and the Camacho Connecticut paired with Tequila Sheela Anejo. Will and Henry join us from the shop and Al's Mega Package Winner Announced. Melissa’s tears are mad of Sangria and Al really enjoys the cigars in his mouth. www.thegoodcigar.com
Episode #51, we smoke Danli’s The Clown with Belfour Bourbon Whiskey Finished with Texas Pecan Wood. Special guest Crystal from Cigar Connect joins us. We deep dive into Melissa’s Advanced Institute for Scientific Studies and what is a Jug-a-ho. Plus we have proof of Bigfoot and last week for the Mega Package Giveaway. www.thegoodcigar.com
Special Halloween addition where we smoke the Tatuaje Karloff 2020 Monster Series with special guest Cynthia #Murersentrehumos blog and we pair the cigar with a Ruby Daiquiri. Scary movies that horrified us as a kid and cigar/cocktail culture in Puerto Rico. www.thegoodcigar.com
This week we record our show at the Enfuego Tobacco Shop in Rockwall, TX. Al has a great new bigger package giveaway. We explore the Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Box-Pressed Maduro and the Aganorsa Leaf Connecticut and Leaf By Oscar 60 Sumatra Gordo. We combine the cigars with great company and Tequila Sheela Reposado and Grind Espresso Shot Rum Liqueur. We have great conversations with Lee and Mark owners of the EnFuego's and chat with some of our fans and patrons to the shops. Melissa answers life questions and Al plays with his buttons again. www.thegoodcigar.com
Great episode with Drew Estate Calwell All Out Kings and the 5 Vegas Limitada in the October box from mymonthlycigars.com and paired with Basil Hayden's Bourbon Whiskey. We have special guest Pandora from the UK, music from Allensworth, Facebook screws you again and alligators on helium. www.thegoodcigar.com
The Melissa host episode #47 as we celebrate her birthday month. We have special guest Amanda Micallef and smoke the Nova LeoX and Micallef Layenda#1. Al makes his Tequila Sheela Margarita, birthday wishes from friends in the cigar industry, the October unboxing of My Monthly Cigars, Facebook bans naked onions and the October Mega giveaway announced. All this and more on this amazing fun filled episode of The Good Cigar Podcast. www.thegoodcigar.com
We explore cigars from Casa Cuevas and pair them with D'usse VSOP Cognac. Special guest Luis Cuevas from Casa Cuevas joins us and the winners from our giveaway announced. Melissa wants 100 lives and Al announces the winners from the Cigar Journal 2020 awards and talks about chicken poop. www.thegoodcigar.com
This week we two amazing cigars from Blackbird Cigars: The Finch & Rook. We pair the cigars with Bumbu Xo Rum. There is a great interview with Jonas from Blackbird Cigars. Melissa says she would pay Al for sex and Al would do anything for a Klondike Bar plus much more at www.thegoodcigar.com
Welcome to another great episode. We smoke the Alter Q by Oscar Valladeres and pair it with Bayou Single Barrel Rum. Melissa agrees to October fest at the lounge with girls on trampolines and a accordion player. Al wants to control the spice and makes a playlist on Spotify. www.thegoodcigar.com
Amazing show with special Guest Bryant Falconer from Cigar Talk. We smoke the Island Jim cigar and pair it with Kraken Black Spiced Rum with Pineapple juice. Al sleeps with the rob Jones shirt and Melissa answers the big question, WTF Al why did you not hit the record button (take two). www.thegoodcigar.com
Al's back from Miami and visited Yadi from Flor De Gonzalez & Leo from Nova cigars. We open the September My Monthly Cigars box and we drink Kirk and Sweeney 23 year rum. Melissa wants Al's DNA and Abraham Lincoln's hair and blood for sale. www.thegoodcigar.com
We review two great cigars: Man O' War Virtue from MyMonthlyCigars.com, Nova Corona Limited and pair it with the Charleston Light Dragoon’s Punch. We talk about our trip to Charleston SC. Melissa drinks and loves the Horny Monkey drink and Al has a Zombie and smokes lots of cigars and more at www.thegood cigar.com
We smoke the Flor de Gonzalez 90 Miles and pair it with Dictador 20 year Columbian Rum. Special guest Yadi from FlordeGonzalez joins us. Melissa wants to play ship on the bounty and Halfwheel reports more people are staying home to smoke cigars.
Great week with the Cohiba Royale and paired with the Weller Special Reserve. Special Guest Sean Williams from Cohiba. Al and Melissa answer the question about life on a boat or the mountains and do not microwave your money whatever you do.
Great show this week with the Hiram & Solomon Travelling Man and Apprentice. We pair these great cigars with a morning Irish Coffee. Special guest Fouad Kashouty from Hiram & Solomon joins us. Al playes with his TARDIS and Melissa is terrified by snakes in the toilet.
We enjoy the Serafin De Cuba Cigars and Al makes his strong Al's Rum Punch by the pool. Melissa gets tipsy again and Al plays the role of perfect husband. Special Guest interview with Arnold Serafin and much more at www.thegoodcigar.com
Great show smoking a Perdomo ESV Maduro paired with Old Forester 1910 Whiskey with special guest Nick Perdomo. Al and Melissa fight off nature and robots at baseball games. www.thegoodcigar.com
Great episode smoking the Martinez Flat Iron and paired with the Tequila Sheela Anejo. Nick from the CigarPulpit joins us to announce his giveaway winner and we put out our giveaway with Martinez Cigars and My Monthly prize packs. The gang makes pineapple booze instead of cannibalism and smell the dead from that flower on this episode. Enjoy! www.thegoodcigar.com
We introduce two amazing cigars from the July My Monthly Cigars unboxing and Al makes an easy Tiki drink any one can make. Special guest Nick Gervais joins us from My Monthly cigars as co-co host, as we talk about wrestling alligators and bears and who has the best unibrow. Plus, much more at www.thegoodcigar.com
This week we smoke the Macanudo Insperado Orange and try the Regalia Vodka Silver French. We talk with special guest Laurel Tilly with Macanudo Cigars. Melissa chooses world peace, Al plays with his new toy the RodeCaster Pro and missing gold bars on a train all on this episode of the Good Cigar Podcast www.thegoodcigar.com
This week we try out the Phoenix Premium Cigar and pair it with El Ron Prohibido 15yr. Gran Reserva (The forbidden Rum). Interview with Ashholes TX President LaToshia Burse and we want nominations for anything and name that Goats father on this spectacular episode. www.thegoodcigar.com
We Smoke the Nova Platinum Batch Torpedo and pair it with Tequila Sheela Reposado Tequila. Great interview with Ari and Leo from Nova Cigars and we announce the winners of the Big Mega Nova Giveaway. Big cigar news coming and blow-up zombie sex dolls to fight the Covid-19 on TV. www.thegoodcigar.com
We enjoy the CAO Flathead Roadkill and CAO Cameroon paired with Bacardi Reserva Limitada Rum from Puerto Rico. CAO Master Blender Rick Rodriguez joins us on our show for a great insight into CAO and we announce the Mega Fathers Day Giveaway from Nova Cigars, Humi-Smart and Tequila Sheela. Register at www.thegoodcigar.com
This week we try a Balamoral Anejo paired with a Cruzan Mojito. special guest Bruce Busch from Cigar Journal Magazine and Melissa reads minds and Al talks to animals. All this at www.thegoodcigar.com
A very good cigar with the EP Carrillo Connecticut and paired with the Zaya 16 year Rum. Guest interview with Glen Loope of Cigar Rights Of America and Melissa is a giant mood ring and Al questions a relationship with a chandelier on this episode www.thegoodcigar.com
We smoke the Rojas Cigar's KSG and drink the Balcones Texas Single Malt Whiskey. An amazing and informative interview with Noel Rojas of Rojas Cigar you do not want to miss and Al gets permission to make out with Jennifer Aniston. www.thegoodcigar.com
This amazing show has the Nova Platinum Congress cigar paired with Verde Momento Mezcal and tonic. Big winner announced and the Menage a Trois of the week. Al wants magic manscapping and Melisa gets tipsy.
We try out OM Cigar's #1 and pair it with Bacoo 12 year Rum. This was an amazing combination you will enjoy. Melissa stretcher her palate and Al wants to smoke with John Wayne plus the weekly giveaway all on this episode.
We enjoy a Blackbird Cigar the Crow and pair it with Grind Espresso Rum. Melissa goes for word bubbles and Al chooses running naked. PCA under new rules for Covid-19 and curse words in the sky.
This week we smoke the Drew Estate Undercrown Maduro and drink the Tahwahkaro four Grain Bourbon Whiskey. special guest Jeff McCullen and his custom-made wood cigar band pens. Melissa runs away from home with her favorite toy and Al as nightmares over Alien movie.
We smoke the Sin Compromiso by Steve Saka. Al drinks Tequila Sheela and Melissa enjoys Mumm Napa. Interview with Kristen Lynn from the Foxgloves and Al wants Fem Bots while Melissa cures Diabetes.
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We smoke the Micallef Mata Fina and Ligaro and Al makes his Tiki Tiki Drink. We have a special interview with the President of Micallef Dan Thompson. Al wants dragon wings and Melissa wants to breath fire and scorch the earth including Al. Al this at www.thegoodcigar.com
Great episode with the Joya Silver cigar and DonQ Rum. special guest Tony with Pod Tiki and Melissa defends Zombies and Vampires. Mega Giveaway countdown with Nova, Micallef, Perdomo, Amendola and Hirom & Solomon cigars, Tequila Shella, Humi-Smart packs and shirt, patches, and butt wipes all on this weeks giveaway.
This is a bonus show announcing our Mega Giveaway. Included in the prize: 5 cigars, 3 Tequila Sheela bottles, Humi-Smart Packs, 5 One Wipe Charlies, Bar of Soap, Mask and TGC Shirt, coasters, patch and decal. Must be 21 to play and the winner will be announced 04-13-20. Register to win at www.thegoodcigar.com and tag two people on our Instagram #thegoodcigar
Make a purchase on our website and for every purchase get 5 extra entries. Go to www.novacigar.com and buy cigars with our CODE: TGC20 and get 20% off and for every cigar purchased at Nova get 10 entries into the giveaway.
Another great episode with the Sombremsa El Americano cigar and Sailor Jerry Rum with Coke. The Menage aTrois Cigars of the week of the week and working at home with no pants on all on this episode.
This Week we have special guest Co-host Mike Rumfield and we enjoy The My Father Le Bijou and TX Whiskey. We cover the zombie virus and should Massachusetts Engineer College make cyborgs for graduation and much more at www.thegoodcigar.com
This Week Martinez Cigars NY & Irish Car Bomb. Melissa drops a bomb on Al for St. Patty’s. Special guest Dave Rivera from Martinez Cigars & Jeff Coleman from Big Sky Cigars. News: Corona virus shuts down the courts and Australian animals are also affected.
Amazing show with a Big Sky cigar & Belvedere Rye Vodka, Special guest interview with Casa De Suenos & Fatman Cigar Club joins us. News: Tito's vodka fights off the Corona virus and CATS cigar festival.
We enjoy two fine cigars from NOVA cigars and interview Ari and Leo. Paloma Libation made with Tequila Sheela. Melissa takes over the podcast and Al wants $400,000 to buy a humidor. News: Japan has a dog flushing toilet at airport.
Special Co-host Fireman Tyler Roman (my son) enjoy a Micallef Migdalia and an Old Fashion. Special guest Nic from The Cigar Pulpit and Melissa uses Jedi Mind Trick to get a message and me and Tyler to clean the kitchen for birthday cake. News: Hawaii fails and play a violin during brain surgery.
We reviewed the Casa De Suenos Cigar and paired it with Zignum Anejo Mezcal. Two great interviews with Jeffrey Armendola Cigars and Brian Berken with Humi-Smart. Big giveaway winner announced and Wine ATM's coming to a corner near you. www.thegoodcigar.com
We smoke the Amendola Special and pair it with the 18 year Flor de Cana Rum. On the show special guest The New England Cigar Militia. We travel to Chamberlin's restaurant and cigar lounge and this weeks give away is awesome, News: big win for the cigar industry. All at www.thegoodcigar.com
Back from the Perdomo tour with a Sun Grown and Connecticut Lot23. Matador Cocktail and Interviews with Perdomo VP Arthur Kemper and Hollywood actor Michael Kopelow and Melissa wants to be a zombie.
We review the CAO Amazon Basin Orellana & the Micallef Connecticut paired with Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and an Old Man cocktail. Special Quest Wayne Mabry aka "The Violator". News: Name that cockroach and record pizza for Australia. Drew estate cigar pricing and CRA Freedom sampler.
Jersey Pete and I review the Frontline cigar and pair it with Angels Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Interview with Frontline Cigars owner Steve Boik and in the news California needs 2 million dollars to stop you from smoking and Spotify for your pets.
First time having a Plasencia Reserva Original paired with Tequila Sheela Margarita. Special Guest: Joe from the CigarFellas Social Club, NYC and our biggest fan "Clay" calls in. News; The big four drop out of the PCA and we have a winner to the 20 year old hamburger question.
We review the Casa Fernandez Madero Reserva and Crown XO. We have special Guest Heather Wait (heath061679) from Instagram. News - 20 year old hamburger and Clay calls in a special hello you do not want to miss. www.thegoodcigar.com
We bring in the new year and look back at 2019; the good, bad and ugly. Enjoying an Fuente OpusX and a bottle of champagne. 2020 is going to be amazing...
Today we reviewed two Hiram&Solomon cigars, the Shiner and the Master Mason. We paired them with triple barrel Slane Irish Whiskey. We talk about robot vacuums run amuck and why some banks hate cigar people.
Al and Melissa have a special guest on the show, Tequila Sheela. We taste the wonderful Blanco, Reposado and Anejo tequila. We learn all about Sheela and her incredible life. www.tequilasheela.com
Al and special co-host Jersey Pete review the Cornelius Anthony - Meridian and pair it with Woodford Reserve Bourbon Whiskey. News: Concrete dog poo and Minnesota bands cigars. email me at; alroman@thegoodcigar.com or check us out at www.TheGoodCigar.com
Enjoy
My wife and I reviewed the Micallef Experiencia La Crema Cigar and Diplomatico Rum. News - Banana sold for $120 and I have a tractor and too many dogs.