The Blowin' Smoke Podcast
Bringing the 'herf' experience to cigar enthusiasts on-demand since 2005.

Herfin' toward a collective epiphany, it's Blowin' Smoke #149! 

The Cretins were raring to go as they fired up a brand new Cigar of the Day...even if they couldn't pronounce it properly, and loaded up on coffee and cheesy puffs. They also fielded listener calls from Vegas, the "dingleberry" of New Jersey, and other points in between. Plus, there was some educating going on about the growing trend of "vagacials," and a big...or, perhaps, long difference between American and Rawandan women. 

Also, a brand new 5 Things, another investigative report on what the chicks are reading right there in the supermarket next to the breath mints, and El Freako considers a new bio. 

All that and more is straight ahead on Blowin' Smoke #149! Let's herf! 

Direct download: BlowinSmoke149.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:54 PM

Bending elbows and talking Tebows, it's Blowin' Smoke #148! 

It's the first show of the new year, and the Cretins came prepared for almost anything. Up first, a special Cigar of the Day...multiple mystery cigars. Find out how they were connected and what the Cretins thought about them. 

Being football playoff time, the Cretins, and some listeners, had to weigh in on the big story of the football season. We also checked in with Clint Aaron of 262 Cigars for an update on their big Manifesto promotion. Then, with the help of our Twitter friends, we talked about Snoop Dogg's new cigar line, getting tattoos on your gentleman sausage, and a lovely lady with a double dose of...something. Plus, what the chicks are reading, a new 5 Things and much more. 

So, genuflect at the altar of herfage, light up a favorite cigar, and grab a beverage for Blowin' Smoke #148...you heathen, you. 

Direct download: BlowinSmoke148.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:43 PM

"And surely you will pay for your pint, 
And surely I will pay for mine! 
And we will take a cup of kindness yet 
for times gone by!" That's how the song goes as we herf out 2011 with Blowin' Smoke #147! 

A Mystery Cigar was herfed for the last Cigar of the Day of 2011, and a new Cigar Match battle got underway. Rolling into a new year always brings up memories of the previous and hopes for the new, and the Cretins followed suit with some personal thoughts on cigars new to them in 2011, both memorable and forgettable. Plus, door to door breast exams, assault with a deadly femur, and rewriting headlines with our Tweeps. Look out for a new installment of "What The Chicks Are Reading," and a new 5 Things that involves designer socks. 

So grab your noise maker, give your auld lang syne a bath, and light one up with Blowin' Smoke #147! Happy New Year! 

Direct download: BlowinSmoke147.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:56 PM

Giddy with excitement, and drunk on Dextromethorphan, it's Blowin' Smoke #146! 

Even with El Freako a little under the weather, the herf must go on...especially this episode. With a box of 262 Paradigm Lanceros on the line in the 262 By The Numbers Contest, many listeners were anxiously clutching their phones hoping for a call from the show. How did it turn out? Listen to find out! 

Herfin' a new Cigar of the Day, the Cretins offered up some good tips on surviving the holiday season without going postal, and gift ideas for the Cretin on your list. Also, more weird stories from web, a new holiday themed 5 Things, and a new installment in our continuing investigative series on what the chicks are reading. 

So, kick back with your favorite cigar and a double shot of holiday cheer for Blowin' Smoke #146! 

Direct download: BlowinSmoke146.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:10 PM

Emerging from a turkey and pumpkin pie bender, it's Blowin' Smoke #145! 

With gravy-stained shirts and pants unbuttoned, the Cretins assembled for some post-gobble-gobble herfage along with a brand new Cigar of the Day, and a stash of cold PBRs. Along the way, we talked about getting that elusive 10 point buck, what not to do with your turkey carcass, stuff on the turnpike, and more. 

Plus, we celebrate our one year anniversary of teaming up with the great people of 262 Cigars with a great contest called "262 By The Numbers" that you HAVE TO GET IN ON RIGHT AWAY for your chance to win! Listen to find out how you could win a box of the brand new 262 Paradigm Lanceros! 

We also met and vetted Cretin Kyle's new, and very lovely, friend of the female persuasion. 

Just like our collective post-turkey day waistlines, this show is bulging. So, grab some leftover sweet potatoes and a special stogie for Blowin' Smoke #145! 

Direct download: BlowinSmoke145.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:12 AM

Celebrating six years of the Blowin' Smoke Podcast, it's the Big Ass Birthday Show! 

Loaded down with microphones, cigars, beer and birthday cake, we setup herf-camp at Slippery Rock Cigars in beautiful, scenic Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, to celebrate another year of friendships and fun with Blowin' Smoke. Big thanks to Clint and 262 Cigars, our big ass birthday sponsor, who, along with his merry band of cigar compatriots, joined us at the Cretin roundtable. 

In between slurps of three special home brews on hand, we talked cigars, of course, as well as cigar counterfeits. Plus, listener emails and tweets, an update on a lady who likes nuts, a granny with a gun, and a gift guide for people with more money and libido than brains. 

So grab a jar of frosting, a spoon, a fine cigar, and join us as we celebrate six years of friendships and fun all glued together by a love of cigars...that IS the Blowin' Smoke Podcast! 

Direct download: BlowinSmoke144.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:09 PM

Long ashes and Oktoberfest beer could only mean one thing...Blowin' Smoke #143! 

Indeed, the Cretins gathered once again for fine cigars, libations, and the kind of crazy previously seen only during PBR and pork rinds night at the trailer park. With not one, but two simultaneous Cigars of the Day, the Cretins' collective attention span was tested. When they learned this would result in a rare Cigar Match 3-way, they sat up straight and...well, that's pretty much all they did differently. The point is, we've got a 3-way. How cool is that? 

We also talked to Clint Aaron of 262 Cigars about some exciting things on the horizon with them, and his plans to join us at the Blowin' Smoke Big Ass 6th Birthday Party show coming up soon. 

Plus, we talked about how far reviewing cigars can or should take you, had a first ever call from a particular location, and continued our investigative series into what the chicks are reading...while guys check out their walk. 

So, grab your jack o' lantern and a fine cigar, and join us for Blowin' Smoke #143! The Dude abides!

Direct download: BlowinSmoke143.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:31 PM

With the blessings of Rabbi Freako and liquored up on Manischewitz, it's Blowin' Smoke #142! 

It felt like 40 years wandering in the desert, but the Blowin' Smoke Cretins were finally graced by the presence of Steve...known all around the world as "Spoiled Heeb" as a fellow Cretin on the show. We celebrated with bagels (no lox...that crap is expensive), cheap kosher wine, He'Brew Beer and, of course, cigars. Oh, and a lot of BS too. Welcome to the ranks of Cretin, Spoiled Heeb! 

While we herfed a new Cigar of the Day, we sent Cretin Kyle on a little mission...to "Occupy Walmart." We're pretty sure he'll be in therapy for it in a few years. Also, a new installment on what the chicks are reading, a new 5 Things, and lots more. 

So, grab a mohel, a couple cigars and join in the crazy that is Blowin' Smoke #142! 

Direct download: BlowinSmoke142.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:52 AM

Well what do you know? It's Blowin' Smoke #141! 

Pre-game herfin' with a full house Council of Cretins and a brand new Cigar of the Day...the Fausto from Pete Johnson. Could there be a little redemption after a lackluster review a few shows back? How will it pair with the latest Oreo cookies? These are the questions that keep us up at night...but we're weird that way. Find out what the Cretins had to say. 

There's a brand new 5 Things that will come in handy if you like bonnets and buggies. Plus, cigars in a blender, grandma's implants, a real hot beef injection, and ladies going commando...yea or nay? 

That alone is worth the price of admission...which is free, of course! 

So grab your granny panties, fire up a big fatty and check out Blowin' Smoke #141! 

Direct download: BlowinSmoke141.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:15 AM

Trying to be on our best behavior, it's Blowin' Smoke #140! 

With a who's who of Cretins in the house, Blowin' Smoke welcomed George Rodriguez of Rodrigo Cigars to the show. It was a real pleasure to meet, herf with and get to know the man and the story of Rodrigo Cigars. Thank you, George, for sharing some of your valuable time with us. 

With George's help, we announced the winners in the cigar store Indians naming contest, checked out some listener email, announced plans for the 6th annual Big Ass Birthday Show at Slippery Rock Cigars, and dove into our usual pool of oddball stories found on the internet. Plus, George Rodriguez was kind enough to provide our latest installment of 5 Things. 

So, kick back, light up a favorite cigar and enjoy Blowin' Smoke #140! 

Direct download: BlowinSmoke140.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:36 PM