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Sticks and Stories

Sticks and Stories

Written by: Tina & Gary
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Cigar makers finally hear from their customers in a unique way. This is also a safe space for cigar aficionados to listen in on their fellow cigar lounge goers as they discuss their favorite sticks and business stories (from Scottsdale/Phoenix, Arizona). Finally, first time enthusiasts just might be able to discover their flavor palate from cigar connoisseurs, learning about their first time and current favorites.

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Episodes
  • Sam's Episode: Cigars, cigars and cigars....

    Sam's Episode: Cigars, cigars and cigars....
    Jan 24 2026

    The Sticks:

    • Esteban Carreras 211 - Sam
    • Meat Lover's (Dunbarton & Trust) -Tina
    • JFR, Aganorsa Leaf - Gary
    • Decade, Rocky Patel - Lonnie

    The Story: Within this episode, we learn more about Sam's knowledge on cigars as he recommends the next smoke to the panel. He says his goodbye's and announces his event set for Feb 24th! Tina compares cigars to a steak meal, Lonnie discusses 5K races and who has the fastest feet while we express our love for Gary.

    Location of Event:


    This episode was recorded at Churchill's in Scottsdale, AZ in January 2026.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Cigars, Airplane Business and a Rolex w/co-host GAry

    Cigars, Airplane Business and a Rolex w/co-host GAry
    Jan 13 2026

    The Sticks: JFR and Plasencia

    The Story: Within this episode, we learn more about the airplane sales business from co-host Gary and the importance of situational awareness.

    Location of Event: https://www.hotelangleterre.ch/en/home (Gary's most memorable cigar lounge, the Leopard Lounge , and hotel experience while employed as an airplane salesman).

    Fact Check: Men in Morocco do in fact have to serve at least 12 months in the military as part of the citizenship (between ages 19-25).

    In case you are curious, folks can check out the map: https://communitycrimemap.com/

    This episode was recorded at Churchill's in Scottsdale, AZ in June 2025.

    Also, when AI lies, they call it hallucinations.

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    32 mins
  • Carlos of @naked_cigars: We talk Cigars, Military and Ghosts

    Carlos of @naked_cigars: We talk Cigars, Military and Ghosts
    Jan 6 2026

    Sticks:

    • BattleBorn, by EP Carrillo now Casa Carrillo, limited production (@trevorsliquor). Also they are at @churchillsaz
    • Padron Black label series, limited production (@fumarcigars)
    • Gatekeeper, by Alec Bradley (@fumarcigars)

    Stories:

    • Carlos discusses his history and introduction to cigars
    • We discuss cigar facings and the dynamics which collide to bring them to consumers.
    • Gary and Carlos discuss military adventures
    • We discuss capacity & ultimate destruction of the Antonov, an over-sized cargo plane utilized for transporting extraordinary cargo.

    Thanks Carlos!

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    Recording on Jan 5, 2026, @fumarcigars

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    1 hr and 32 mins
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