The Ash Chat

The Ash Chat is a cigar and lifestyle podcast. Focusing on the people and personalities that enjoy and curate premium cigars

The Ash Chat is a education podcast hosted by David Brown, with 21 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

David Brown hosts The Ash Chat, a education show with 21 episodes published.

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  Episode #22

  Farewell Smoke: Bill’s Send-Off at Mickey Blake’s

  Jul 6, 202655 min

  In this special, bittersweet episode the crew gathers at Mickey Blake’s to celebrate Bill’s retirement and move to the Republic of Georgia. Friends share stories, toasts and memories while honoring his years of service, community-building and perfect cigar recommendations. The episode also highlights what they’re smoking and drinking (a Tatuaje 7 Broadleaf and E.H. Taylor small batch), the shop’s brotherhood and events, and plans to stay connected across the miles — including visits, remote podcasts and a new international chapter.

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  Episode #22

  Smoke, Bourbon & Shenanigans: Ash Chat Live from Mickey Blake's

  Mar 16, 202658 minS0

  <p>The Alma de Hombre Society hosts a loose, laughter-filled episode from Mickey Blake's in Orange featuring regulars Cappy, Fulch, Jay and guest Lenny Soto. They trade cigar picks (Cohiba Rubicon, Knuckle Buster, Tabernacle and more), debate blends, and tease a custom Foster cigar.</p> <p>Between bourbon pours and plans for the Miami Cigar Festival, the group shares wild stories—from extraditions and high-speed drives to delivering babies on the job—plus chili contests, a beer collaboration idea, and upcoming live shows. It’s casual, rowdy, and full of camaraderie.</p>

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  Episode #21

  Smoke, Speed & Service: Billy King’s Wild Ride on Ash Chat

  Feb 26, 20261h 16mS0

  <p>Live from Mickey Blake's in Orange, CT, Dave, Jay, Folch and Cappy sit down with guest Billy King to trade cigar and bourbon notes while sharing stories from his life in firefighting, EMS, police work, racing and aviation.</p> <p>The episode covers Billy's cigar origin and go-to sticks, bourbon pairings, race‑car test drives and memorable calls, plus a reveal about the podcast's new Dunn & Foster Connecticut Broadleaf blend coming next episode.</p>

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  Episode #20

  Carlos Garcia Unfiltered: Cigars, Bourbon & Military Stories

  Dec 8, 20251h 24mS0

  <p>Join the Ash Chat Podcast at Mickey Blake's Cigar Lounge for a lively conversation with special guest Carlos Garcia. They cover cigars, whiskey pairings, military experiences, travel adventures, bottle hunts, and behind-the-scenes stories from bourbon festivals—plus tasting notes on unique cigar-focused spirits.</p> <p>Expect candid banter, tasting pours, cigar picks, and local recommendations as the group dives deep into Carlos's YouTube journey, collection highlights, and favorite smokes.</p>

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  Episode #19

  Back In The Swing: Live from Mickey Blake's

  Nov 24, 202536 minS0

  <p>The Ash Chat Podcast records live at Mickey Blake's in Orange, Connecticut, as the crew smokes Espinosa Murcielagos, sips a bold bourbon, and catches up on recent events.</p> <p>They discuss upcoming local events (a Crown Heads bourbon tasting, a chili cook-off, and a bottle swap), new cigar releases and industry news, and one host’s plan to open a 24-hour cigar lounge in Florida.</p>

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