Long Ash Podcast Episode 147: Craft Cigars and Short Filler
February 3, 2023 Are cigars going same course as craft beers? Nick and Chris have the hot take on this week's episode of the Long Ash Podcast. Read More
Long Ash Podcast Episode 146: Consensus of the Consensus
January 27, 2023 Breaking down the consensus by top companies, blends, and regions, the guys take note of popularity in certain areas they feel should be discussed since many big-time players and some well-respected newcomers are not receiving the limelight as they feel should. Read More
Long Ash Podcast Episode 145: Nick Melillo is Indiana Jones
January 20, 2023 Nick and Chris are at it again with a whole new perspective on the final round-up of the best of 2022 cigar list being published out on the inter-webs. From Cigar-Coop to Cigar Dojo, Nick and Chri have the hot take on what's hot and what's not. Read More
Long Ash Podcast EP.141 Virtual Round Table
December 16, 2022 Join Nick as he host this very special cigar round table with heavyweights Alec Rubin from Alec Bradley, Jon Huber of Crowned Heads, Nicholas Melillo from Foundation Cigars, and Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego. Read More
Long Ash Podcast EP.142: Nick and Chris’ Top 25 cigars of 2022
December 30, 2022 It's that time of the year again and we've put together one of our best lists yet of our Top 25 Cigars of 2022 Read More
Long Ash Podcast Episode 140: Terence Reilly from Aganorsa Leaf
December 9, 2022 This week on episode 140 of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick is joined by Aganorsa Leaf Rep. Terence Reilly to talk about some of the unique tobaccos and popular cigars being pumped out of the Nicaraguan cigar giant. Read More
Long Ash Podcast: Episode 139: Say Cheese!!!
December 2, 2022 On the latest episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick and Secret Chris talk about their Thanksgiving traditions as well as some of their favorite (and least favorite) cheeses they enjoy snacking on. Read More
Long Ash Podcast EP.138: Getting Old School
November 25, 2022 This week on Episode 138 of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick and Chris get old talking about old movies, old comedy, and old cigars that have stood the test of time. Read More
Long Ash Podcast EP.137: Miguel Schoedel
November 18, 2022 This week on episode 137 of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick sits down with Miguel Schoedel, National Sales Manager for Crowned Heads Cigars to talk over his career in the cigar industry, current and future projects, and some interesting changes happening for the Nashville cigar brand. Read More
Long Ash Podcast EP.136: Cigar Talk
November 11, 2022 This week Nick and Chris bring you a short yet sweet episode of The Long Ash Podcast that’s all about the smokes. Read More
Long Ash Podcast Ep. 135: Rafael Nodal of Altadis U.S.A.
November 4, 2022 On this week's episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick Libretti talks with the Head of Product Capability of Altadis USA, Mr. Rafael Nodal. Rafael and Nick discuss his collaboration with JR Cigars in making the Gran Vulcano and future plans for Altadis USA in 2023. Enjoy! Read More
Long Ash Podcast Ep.134: Halloween Special
October 28, 2022 Happy Halloween you gabba-ghouls and ghosts alike, this week on episode 134, Rambo Libretti and Secret Chris Flintstone celebrate Halloween with a Monster-Mash of Cigars with some spooktacular smokes from Tatuaje’s 2021 Monster-Mash release. From favorite horror films, Trick or treating stories, and candy polls, Nick and Chris will entertain you to the grave in this special Halloween episode of the Long Ash Podcast. Read More
Long Ash Podcast EP. 133: Sparkling or Still
October 21, 2022 On Episode 133 of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick and Secret Chris discuss their dislike for sparkling water but first, let's get revved up for the start of top 25 cigars of 2022! Read More
Long Ash Podcast EP. 132: Livin’ Ligero Loco
October 14, 2022 Secret smokes from Crowned Heads. Personal Goals to meet by Christmas, and fantasy football pride is on the line. All that and more on a new episode of the Long Ash Podcast. Read More
Long Ash Podcast EP.131: Peppers are Dangerous
October 7, 2022 It’s been a long week and Nick and Chris are feeling the change in this week's episode of The Long Ash Podcast. Read More
Long Ash Podcast EP.130: Fall Back
September 30, 2022 With the ongoing news of Ace Prime and Crowned Heads parting ways, new stories are beginning to surface from legal defamation clauses, product shipment methods, and more in this bizarre “who said what” battle. Read More