Long Ash Podcast

This week, Chris and Tyler smoke the new El Titan de Bronze cigar and also talk about fall activities and the paranormal.

This week, Chris has Tony Pec, entrepreneur and "Godfather of Instagram," on the pod to talk about his cigar story.

This week, Chris and Tyler each pick their 4 people, living or dead, that they would want to smoke with in a group.

On this episode, Chris and Tyler smoke and discuss the Foundation El Gueguense cigar.

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Chris and Tyler try cigarillos for the first time and talk about the benefits of having them compared to full sized cigars.
Check out the video that inspired this episode: https://youtu.be/ek0H6mzD1JI

This week, Chris sits down with Angela from the Puros and Music Podcast again to recap the Drew Estate Barn Smoker event.

Chris and the new official co-host, Tyler, discuss cigar lines with their favorite branding.

This week, Chris sits down with the brain behind the JR flavor wheel, Jeff Brody, to break the wheel down and discuss the different flavors you may taste in cigars.

On this week's epsidoe of the Long Ash Podcast, Chris sat down with Nick Perdomo Jr. & Nick Perdomo III to discuss their new Perdomo Legacy line dropping in September, the work dynamic between father and son, and the standards they set across the company that helps run a successful business. Tune in now!

Every cigar enthusiast has at least one opinion they're afraid to say out loud.Today, we're sharing some unpopular opinions in the cigar world we came across online and some that our subscribers sent to us.

Whether it's famous brands, pricing, or lounge etiquette, we're questioning some of the assumptions that many smokers take as fact.

Drop your most unpopular cigar opinion below and let's see who agrees.💨 Light one up, sit back, and join the discussion.

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On this episode of the podcast, Chris and Tyler are back again to come up with more cigar lines that they wish existed.

This week, Chris talks about all the different types of cigar packaging throughout history.

Alex Weghorn is the Brand Activation Manager for Davidoff of Geneva, USA -- one of the most prestigious cigar companies in the industry. This week, Chris has him on the podcast to talk all things Davidoff.

Sam Mushman is a sommelier and comedian. This week, he joins Chris to discuss all things wine.

This week, Chris has Terence Reilly of Aganorsa Leaf on the podcast to talk about the new Aganorsa Supreme Leaf and the infamous Lunatic cigar.

This week, Chris goes over some cigar terms for newcomers.

This week, Chris has Miguel Schoedel from Crowned Heads Cigars on the podcast as they discuss PCA and the new cigars that Crowned Heads has coming out.

This week, Chris has our Social Media Associate, Sabryna, mic'd up behind the camera to talk about true crime stories that involve cigars.

Chris has special guest, former host Nick Libretti, on the podcast to talk about JR's new private label, Genuine Cuban Counterfeits.

This week, Chris sits down with Anto Mahroukian from Española Cigars to talk about his journey in the cigar industry.

This week, Chris discusses the tobacco ban that the United Kingdom just passed recently.

Another episode of Ask Chris Anything in which Chris answers the questions fans submitted on Instagram.

This week, Chris and Tyler give some ideas for cigar lines and collaborations that they wish existed, from cigars based on movies to wacky creations. What is your dream cigar that you would want to be produced?

A solo episode for this week. This time, Chris discusses the increasing popularity of cigars and what factors can be attributed to it.

This week, Chris has another guest on the podcast. This time, it's Robert Caldwell from Caldwell Cigars.

This week, Chris has on Hostos Fernandez from Tabacalera la Isla to talk about the recent Juan Lopez cigar that they made for JR.

This week, Chris sits down with Reinier Lorenzo, the Founder and President of HVC Cigars to discuss the brand new HVC Pan Caliente Crafted by JR Cigar!

Filmed at the Stork Club Lounge at the Albion Hotel in Summit, NJ, this special episode of the podcast sees Chris sit down with singer-songwriter and frontman of the Grammy-nominated band KALEO, JJ Julius Son, to talk about his new cigar with Kingmaker Cigars and his wine with Maison Wessman.

This week marks the 300th episode of the Long Ash Podcast. For this special occasion Chris has a few guests come onto the podcast to talk about they're favorite moments from previous episodes.

This week, Chris goes over some of the rarest cigars a smoker could find (or not find) today.

On this episode, Chris talks about what your favorite type of cigar says about you as a person.

On this episode, Chris and Tyler smoke cigars from the Tatuaje Monster Smash and rank each Horror villain represented in the collection based on scariness.

This week, Chris has Nick on the podcast to talk about the process it took to make the new JR Revival 80's cigar.

This week, Chris talk about the difference between buying cigars to collect and trade versus buying them to smoke and enjoy.

This week, Chris talks about cigar accessories and how they've been overpriced.

This week, Chris and Nick react to Cigar Aficionado's top 25 list for 2025 and give their thoughts.

Chris is out this week so Nick is filling in as he talks about the upcoming year in the cigar world.

Happy New Year, folks! On this episode, Chris goes over some of his cigar resolutions for 2026.

Here it is, folks! Chris, Nick, and Andy go over the final top 10 cigars on our top 25 list of the year. It's all come down to this. Let us know what your favorite cigars of the year were in the comments.

This week, Chris sits down with Nick to go over numbers 15 to 11 in our top 25 list of cigars for the year.

This week, Chris sits down with Warren to go over numbers 20 to 16 on our top 25 cigars list of the year.

It's finally here, our top 25 list of 2025! Join Chris as he sits down with Andy to go over numbers 25 to 21 on the list.

This week, Chris sits down with James to discuss the value in a $4 cigar versus a $30 cigar. Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

This week, Chris sits down with our videographer Tyler to talk movies. This time, they each go through their picks for their favorite movie from each year they've been alive.

On this episode, Chris sits down with Diego Castellanos from International Packing Co. to talk about what goes into manufacturing cigar packaging.

On this week's episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Chris (virtually) sat down with Erik Calvino of Cigar Snob Magazine. Chris and Erik talked about everything from Erik's cigar roots to the magazine and even one of his coolest experiences within the industry. Check out the full episode now!

For our latest episode of the Long Ash Podcast, former long-time host Nick Libretti is back to talk about all things spooky and horror! Check out the full episode today!

This week, Chris answered more of your questions that you submitted on Instagram. You guys sent some great ones for this episode.

On this episode, Chris and our Graphic Design Lead, James, sit down to each pick out four cigars that they consider to be the "Mount Rushmore" of cigars. Do you agree with their picks? Which four cigars would be your Mount Rushmore?

Back in March 2025, Nick and Chris visited the Bardstown Bourbon Company and had the pleasure of interviewing Dan Callaway, Vice President of Product Development! Dan and Nick talk all things Bourbon as well as the collaboration between Bardstown Bourbon Co. and Montecristo Cigars. Enjoy!

Chris, Nick, and Derek are back with another episode of Picks with Sticks.

This week, Chris sits down with Angela from the Puros (Cigars) and Music Podcast to talk about her cigar journey.

This week, Chris sits down with one of our graphic designers, Sarah Brown, to talk about graphic designing and the psychology that goes into it... and then to finish off with a discussion of horror films.

This week, Chris sits down with Casey Mann from Montecristo to talk about his cigar journey and what makes cigar lounges so special.

With football season upon us, Picks with Sticks is back to celebrate the season kickoff. Every month, you can expect a new episode of Picks with Sticks from Chris, Nick, and Derek.

This week, Michael Herklots from Ferio Tego comes on the podcast to give some insight on the cigar industry and cigar lounge etiquette.

On this week's episode, Chris sits down with JR's Graphic Design Lead, James Wright, to talk about the creative side of cigar marketing.(Apologizes for the blurriness on James in the beginning. The camera was having issues.)

This week, Chris sits down with Andy DeAngelo to talk about the 3 cigars in the Trinidad line.

This week, Chris sits down with the General Manager of Glenbrook Brewery, Conor Boucher, to talk about his journey in the brewery world. They also try out some beer and cigar pairings. Glenbrook Brewery is located in Morristown, NJ.

Join Chris this episode as he unboxes the new Freestyle Live from Drew Estate and goes over his journey in the cigar industry.

On this episode, our videographer, Tyler, smokes for the first time on the podcast with Chris while they talk about their love of film.

On this week's episode, Chris answers the questions you submitted on Instagram.

Chris is back from paternity leave, and now he's hosting the podcast himself. Join him as he discusses how the podcast is changing moving forward. A new era of the show is starting now.

The last of Nick's solo episodes! This time he's discussing Dunbarton Tobacco and the legend behind it, Steve Saka.

Due to the heat wave making it unbearably hot in our studio, we have a very short solo episode with Nick this week. This time he's focusing on the Oliva brand.

Join Nick in this podcast episode as he talks about the Aganorsa Leaf cigar brand and its history.

Another solo episode from Nick this week. On this episode, he talks about HVC and what makes the brand special in the cigar industry.

This week, Nick sits down with Aganorsa Leaf's Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Terence Reilly. On this episode, they discuss Aganorsa and this year's PCA.

This week, Nick sits down with friend of the podcast Miguel Schoedel, the Vice President of Sales for Crowned Heads. On this episode, they discuss all things Crowned Heads, including some big changes coming to the brand.

In this week's episode, Nick is by himself again talking about another cigar brand. This time he's talking about Davidoff and what makes them so great in the cigar market.

Join Nick as he does a deep dive into Altadis USA. Altadis is home to some of the most popular cigar brands such as Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta, and H. Upmann. In this episode, Nick talks about their history, products, and their place in the industry today.

On this episode, Nick talks with Pedro Gomez, the Global Brand Ambassador of Drew Estate, to talk about his journey through the cigar industry as well as the Drew Estate company.

This week, Nick is doing a solo podcast talking about the Crowned Heads brand while smoking their new Broadway cigar.

In this episode, Nick and Andy talk about PCA and what was revealed there.

On this episode, Nick and Chris announce some big changes coming to the podcast while also checking out an influencer kit for the Romeo y Julieta 150th.

On this episode of the podcast, Nick sits down with Cohiba's Brand Ambassador, Sean Williams, to talk all things Cohiba.

On this episode, Nick and Chris smoke the La Aroma De Cuba robusto while discussing cigar factories and tobacco farms.

On this week's episode, Nick and Chris talk cigar branding and marketing while smoking the HVC Pan Caliente cigar.

On the latest episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Secret Chris is riding solo for this one, where he talks about the trip to Kentucky that he and Nick took this past week! Listen to the full episode today.

On this week's episode, Chris is back from his time off. This time, he and Nick discuss traveling for work and old high school memories.

In this week's episode Nick and Warren smoke the new Romeo y Julieta 150th while discussing coffee, grilling meat, and restaurants that have good steaks.

On the latest episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick and Chris smoke the new Aging Room La Boheme while discussing their opinions on celebrities and athletes stepping into the cigar game.

On the newest episode of the Long Ash Podcast, we welcome Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego. Michael updates us on what we can look forward to this year coming out of Ferio Tego and explains what differentiates Ferio Tego from other cigar companies across the industry!

A good mixture of cigars and sports talks in this week's episode of the Long Ash Podcast. The fellas are smoking a new private label while talking about Luka Doncic getting sent to the Lakers and our picks for the big game with the Chiefs and Eagles!

On this week's episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick and Chris go over Halfwheel's 2024 Top 25 Cigars list and their Top 25 Consensus list. Drop a comment below if you agree with Halfwheel's list!

With the cigar talk tabled this week, Nick and Chris talk about how dysfunctional the New York Giants and New York Jets are, Notre Dame vs. Ohio State, and Chris wishes he could be a freestyle rapper! Enjoy the full episode today!

On the newest episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick and Chris reflect on some of the best-limited edition cigars, factories, and companies to leave their mark on 2024! Watch now!

It's that time of year again! Nick, Chris, and Derek react to Cigar Aficionado's Top 25 Cigar List of 2024. Watch now to see the fellas give us their honest opinions and thoughts on this year's list!

In the final episode of our Top 25 Cigars of 2024 episodes, Nick and Chris are joined by JR Lead Merchandisers Bobby Galfo and Andy DeAngelo to discuss our Top 10 cigars from our list this year. We hope you enjoyed our full list in our last three podcast episodes!

Part Two of the Long Ash Podcast breaking down Jr Cigars Top 25 Cigars of 2024 is here! Check out our full episode of the Long Ash Podcast where we break down numbers 19 to 11 of our Top 25 Cigars of 2024 today!

On this week's episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick and Chris are joined by their co-worker Warren Dubell to discuss JR Cigars Top 25 Cigars of 2024. The guys discuss numbers 25 through 20 on a list their team curated. Enjoy!

On our latest episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick Libretti is joined by Terence Reilly of Aganorsa Cigars. The fellas discuss the new Aganorsa Arsenio, as well as the past two collaborations JR Cigars and Aganorsa Leaf have worked on. Tune in to the full episode now!

Today on the Long Ash Podcast Nick and Chris open a surprise package from Altadis USA! The AUSA team sent the guys the new Montecristo M! Check out what the guys thought about the new, delicious Montecristo M!

Nick and Chris are enjoying the 10th anniversary of the Las Calaveras from Crowned Heads as they reminisce about previous Las Calaveras cigars and of course…discuss some movies.

While Nick was away, we had our Lead Merchandiser Andy DeAngelo come on the podcast! Andy discussed his journey in the cigar business since 2004 as well as giving us some insight as to what a Lead Merchandiser at a cigar company does! We hope you enjoy this episode of the Long Ash Podcast. 

On this episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick and Chris discuss Davidoff Cigars and how the cigar market could benefit from affordable cigars. Listen to the full episode now! 

HAPPY (post) HALLOWEEN FROM NICK AND CHRIS AT JR! For the past few years, we've loved dressing up in the office and then doing a podcast episode! This year, we added a few more co-workers from JR Cigars to complete our group ensemble and join us on the Long Ash Podcast for today's episode! We hope you enjoy!

While smoking the new JR Revival, Nick and Secret Chris discuss several things on today's podcast. From Fall Activities to Harry Potter to their favorite type of wine!  Tune in now to enjoy a new episode of the Long Ash Podcast today.

Nick and Chris smoke the original HVC Pan Caliente while discussing Chris' vacation to Bermuda and Nick's work trip to Alabama!