Sticks and Stories
London From Beyond... oh yeah and Me (Tina)
Aug 17, 20261h 11m
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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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Episode #12
For the Culture: Jason talks business, cigars and navigating diversity in 2026 cigar chat around @18:04 Featured Cigars: Conquistador, Montecristo Espada (Tina). Available in the valley at both Churchills and Cigars Daily. Soon at Ambassadors. (released June 2026). Tina: (Quillion 7x 56) This cigar started off mild-medium and finished unexpectedly. Caught my butt off guard, left me with a both a buzz and closer. 10/10, recommend!!! Blender: Rafael Nodel Wrapper: Shade-grown Habano from Jalapa Binder: Volcanic tobacco from Ometepe Filler: Leaves from Condega and Estelí Stories: In this episode, I (Tina) podcast with long time friend Jason of California by way of Chicago. We discuss back in the day at Red Head Piano Bar, Oak Park smoke shops and our history in smoking. In addition, Jason discusses why he had a lay-over in Cali in root to goals of business and investment opportunity overseas. Jason shares his affection for Chicago and new love for the laid-back nature of California, often displaced in business timelines. Grab your favorite electrolyte / scotch and cigar, as you listen to this episode of Sticks and Stories. Video to soon come!! The episode was recorded remotely (CA vs AZ). Special Mentions : Updown Cigar . Chicago . First woman owned cigar shop in the nation, ca 1963 - Diana Silvius, current -Phil Ledbetter. This shop (not quite a lounge) but offers BYOB options and limited outdoor / indoor seating. Maybe the best selection of cigars within city limits in Chicago. Red Head Piano Bar . Chicago . Great place to check off the bucket list for nite life in Chicago when in town. Offers great drinks, good music and optional smoking in the back of the underground lounge. Cigar Oasis . Oak Park . Pretty decent cigar lounge in Oak Park IL with the best coffee … BYOB for members. Great indoor / outdoor seating. Oh lemons !! Send us Fan Mail Support the show For audiences 21 and older.
Episode #11
Cigars: Sombremesa Tapa Negra (new, June 2026) by Dunbarton & Trust, Melvin Joya Cabinetta by Joya de Nicaragua, Melvin La Estancia by Meerapfel, Tina DBL Amarillo , Tina++ Gorbusto Orang by Aladino, Tina ++Also available in the ATL market at Harlem Cigar Room Stories: In this episode, Melvin challenges two of his current top sticks, the new Sombremesa Tapa Negra and Joya Cabinetta. Funfact and reason for comparison: These two cigars were produced at the same factory. Hit him up to find out the results of his comparison HERE . He goes on to discuss his take on the cigar factory tours from a consumer perspective and why you should go on one too. Later he discusses his catering business (More Than Que ) and an unusual request to grill abroad. Allow Melvin to let you in on what he has learned in 25 years as a BOTL and catch his upcoming series on the tobacconist lifestyle (TBA). Melvin's Top 5 sticks: Blue, My Father (most lounges) 601 Warhead, Espinosa (Hector Alfonso Jr.) Joya Cabinetta (Juan Martínez) RoMa Craft Maestranza (Skip Martin) El Tigre, Undercrow n- Drew Estate (Willy Herrera) *** Thought it would be good idea to add blenders... well at least Mitchell did *** Attempt at video: HERE This episode was recorded online and at Harlem Cigar Room (Lawrenceville, GA) Send us Fan Mail Support the show For audiences 21 and older.
Episode #10
(Part II). The entire episode was recorded in one shot but we split the one into two parts. Story: In this episode, the group (Keake, Brian and myself -Tina) combine to learn more about each other's flavor palette and their top picks (see list below). In Phoenix, there is a place for every situation: loner, social and the in between, it's here. In addition we discuss how the industry is NOW influenced heavily by women smokers, buyers and makers . The panel further discusses some "Smoke 'N the Desert "secret gems" for 2026 Phoenix Cigar week!! Then more on... Red Level Entertainment Wrapped in Smoke Smoke in the Desert Literature Mention: The 4-hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss Underwater basket Weaving (for funzies) This episode was recorded at Dragon's Lounge in Mesa, AZ - June 2026. Sticks (Top picks in no special order): Keake: Don Pepin Garcia (original) --> Most retailers Blackened, Drew Estate --> Most retailers Empress of Sheba, El Septimo ---> El Septimo available at Ambassdor's Cedar Room, Cigar King Brian : La Lealtad, My Father -->Most retailers Empress of Sheba, El Septimo (see above) H.Upmann - AJ Fernandez --> Cigars Daily. Other retailers such as Churchills and Ambassdor's also carry H.Upmann Definition Cigars , Puro Cigar Bar (Chandler) DBL Amarillo , Cigar King Tina: Purple Pledge , Casa Carrillo --> Ambassador PV, Trevors (limited), Churchills (limited) 601 Espinosa , 20th Anniversary --> Ambassador PV, Cigars Daily & Dragon Lounge Mexican Experiment by Tatauje (ca. 2017, 2019) --> Ambassadors PV Gorbusto Orang, Aladino --->only at Cigar King and Ambassdors PV (as of 7/2/26) Juneteenth The 1865 Project, Rocky Patel --> Online only ( HERE ) but please look for it. Great smoke and the only smoke I enjoy from RP Send us Fan Mail Support the show For audiences 21 and older.
Episode #10
Cigars: Mexican Experiment , Tatauje (Panel) Leaf by Oscar Valladares (Sumatra), Keake Stories: In this episode, the group (Keake, Brian and myself -Tina) combines to learn more about each other's flavor palette, discuss how Smoke in the Desert was coined and its inaugural year. The panel further discusses how smoking can be a social, loner activity and provide some integrity in a diverse and unfamiliar environment. Then more on... Red Level Entertainment Wrapped in Smoke Smoke in the Desert Literature Mention: The 4-hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss This episode was recorded at Dragon's Lounge in Mesa, AZ - June 2026. Send us Fan Mail Support the show For audiences 21 and older.
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