Podcast Episodes

Authentic Angela! | Episode 296

Episode 313

This week in the studio, we’re joined by Angela—a former banking professional who made the switch to driving buses to prioritize family time. Angela is also a passionate cigar enthusiast, and we expl…

Published on 4 months ago

The "Jac" of All Trades | Jacob Restituto | Episode 295

Episode 312

In the studio this week we have Jacob Restituto. Jacob is a musician by trade, in 2014 he started going full time becoming songwriter, singer and producer. During his journey he also became a YouTube…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Yonkers Rising Hip Hop Star | Tony Moxberg | Episode 294

Episode 311

Hailing from the 6th borough Yonkers, NY, Tony Moxberg has spent 20 years turning his life struggles into powerful music. Starting in his bedroom, he evolved to collaborate with icons like Styles P, …

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Maduro Melanie | 20+ Years of Cigar Passion | Ep. 293

Episode 310

In the studio this week we have Melanie aka Maduro Meli. A mom of 3 and who been enjoying cigars for 20 years. We discuss Melanie's Puerto Rican heritage, her love for food as a form of expression, a…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Chef Admir Alibasic | One Rare Italian Steakhouse | Episode 292

Episode 309

In the studio we have Executive Chef Admir Alibasic, owner of One Rare Italian Steakhouse. Admir is Brooklyn-born chef with Albanian roots who discovered his passion for cooking at the age of 17. Sta…

Published on 5 months ago

From Lockdown to Director’s Cut | Wilfred La Salle | Episode 291

Episode 308

Will La Salle grew up in the Bronx projects and was a correctional officer and a NYPD School Safety Agent for 17 years. Will had no intentions of being an actor, director, and producer but he started…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Jesse Ortiz - TOC Media | Episode 290

Episode 307

Jesse Ortiz, a seasoned IT professional and owner of TOC Media, an upstate NY-based media and marketing company, manages over 80 Instagram accounts, including one for the NY Cigar Association. Jesse …

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Cigar Mythbusters! | Episode 289

Episode 306

The world of cigars is full of myths! What's fact, what's fiction, and what’s just plain absurd? In this episode, we tackle the most common cigar myths we've heard and set the record straight once an…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Cigar 2025 Current Events! | Episode 288

Episode 305

As the new year kicks off, there’s already plenty happening in the cigar industry. We’re here to give you a quick rundown and the highlights. Enjoy!

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Published on 6 months ago

Where are our tax dollars going!? | Episode 287

Episode 304

This week we discuss the uncovering of  how USAID is using our hard-earned tax dollars on projects/causes that seemingly offer no direct benefit to us or our nation. We’ll dive into why our funds app…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago