The Straight Cut

Episode 250 - Everyone Wants 79AU. Jul 29, 2024

What could be the best cigar Aaron will smoke this year, he sits down with his good friend Swinny, the President and CEO of Sans Pareil Cigar to smoke The Jeddo (Gold Line).

Episode 249 - The One With The Cricket. Jul 22, 2024

Mark is settled into Alabama life, so Aaron catches up after a few weeks.

Episode 248 - Van Halen-1984, Track 6. Jun 17, 2024

Aaron sits with his friend Allen, educator, metal musician, and D&D badass. They talk about his different style of teaching the future generation and break down our favorite metal breakdowns.

Episode 247 - Forever Thick. Jun 10, 2024

Aaron and Mo cut up outside with more questions and guess that music.

Episode 246 - Mark's Last Inhouse Show. Jun 03, 2024

Episode 245 - A Day Late. May 14, 2024

Aaron, Mark and Steve start year six of the show a day late.

Episode 244 - A Trip Back In Time. May 06, 2024

As this show turns 5, here is our original pilot episode that Steve and Aaron did as a test run. How things have changed for our little show, but five years in, it's always fun to see where it all started.

Episode 243 - Questions From The Internet Vol.3 Apr 29, 2024

Aaron and Mo smoke the Blackened M81 and ask each other more questions from the web.

Episode 242 - Space STD's Would Be Wild. Apr 22, 2024

As Mark gets ready for the move to Alabama, we do a fully remote test run.

Episode 241 - In The Presence of A Champion. Apr 15, 2024

Steve wins big, Aaron gets excited and Mark... not so much.

Episode 240 - Conversations on The Patio / Happy Eclipse Day. Apr 08, 2024

Aaron and Mo are back to ask questions for each other, this one is more lighthearted. Also, are you ready for Eclipse 2024?

Episode 239 - The Dirty Note Bingo Card. Apr 01, 2024

After way too long, Kevin is back as the guys crack open a few of the Luxury Cigar Club boxes. Also, Mark is somehow making everything dirty.

Episode 238 - What's Your Hotdog Call? Mar 25, 2024

Aaron, Mark and Steve are all back to talk about the biggest event in the cigar industry, PCA. They also discuss what their hotdog call would be if they were vendors at a ballpark.

Episode 237 - Let The Madness Begin. Mar 19, 2024

For the third year, Aaron is joined by Coach Jay as they breakdown NCAA March Madnes.

Episode 236 - Sound the Hockey Horn. Mar 11, 2024

A listener was gracious enough to buy us some cigars, so of course we will enjoy them during this week's show. Thanks John. Also, should golf embrace the rowdy crowds?

Episode 235 - You Can Take Us Off The Milk Carton Now. Mar 04, 2024

What was supposed to be a two week break turning into a two month break, the boys are back to catch up.

Episode 234 - Sitting Around the Tree. Dec 25, 2023

Episode 233 - CFP Hot Takes. Dec 11, 2023

Mark has something against Iowa, we debate how the CFP will go and smoke a new Diesel cigar.

Episode 232 - Twas' The Week of Thanksgiving. Nov 27, 2023

Episode 231 - The Therapy Couch Nov 20, 2023

November is Men's Mental Health month, so Aaron lays on the couch and discusses some things with Mark.

Episode 230 - Did We Do It? Did We Save Daylight? Nov 13, 2023

Episode 229 - Mark Hates VAR. Nov 06, 2023

With the new S&S package out for the members, Aaron finally breaks open the 2022 version of it. Mark tries to fix instant replay for sporting events.

Episode 228 - Back From Our Sabbatical. Oct 30, 2023

After taking the bulk of October off, Aaron, Mark and Steve are back while enjoying the LFD Cab 5.

Episode 227 - I Welcome The Swifties. Oct 02, 2023

Aaron and Mark talk about what the sports world can't shake off.

Episode 226 - Your Thematic Goal. Sep 18, 2023

This week we have on Garrett Calhoun, sales rep for Davidoff and Michael Herklots, owner of Ferio Tego. A show dedicated to cigars and jazz music.

Episode 225 - #$&! It, We'll Do It Live... Sep 11, 2023

Kevin is back as we get his top vocalists, crack into the LCC box for September and talk about some of our favorite art exhibits.

Episode 224 - Our Top Vocalists. Sep 04, 2023

Aaron, Mark, Steve and Mo give their top 5 vocalists while have an AVO Maduro. You can find the songs we talked about here on this Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/18qJ0InFq0izp8tqCwVl1d?si=NFj4usLPRmeLdFnRjcWWkg

Episode 223 - Misbehavin'. Aug 28, 2023

Steve and Aaron are running around the pickleball court misbehavin while enjoying some CAO cigars.

Episode 222 - The Authenticity of Cigars. Aug 21, 2023

This week, welcome Manolo Santiago from Casa 1910, a man who has opened up our eyes to the world of Mexican cigars that is more than just San Andres tobacco.

Episode 221 - Are We Alone? Aug 07, 2023

The Universe is infinite and ever expanding, so are we alone?

Episode 220 - Don't Say the Y or S Word. Jul 31, 2023

Aaron learns a few words you're not supposed to say.

Episode 219 - A Birthday Suprise. Jul 24, 2023

A group effort pulled a surprise dinner and recording for Aaron's birthday.

Episode 218 - Pity Biscuits Part 2 Jul 17, 2023

The conclusion to the Pity Biscuit Chronical centers around gambling in the sports world, and each person has their own side.

Episode 217 - Pity Biscuits Part 1 Jul 10, 2023

Aaron, Mark and Steve go over the ten reasons to take a mulligan according to Golf Digest. All this leads up to a heated discussion regarding sports gambling and playing in the game, but that will have to wait until part 2 next week.

Episode 216 - Statistical Analysis Sports. Jul 03, 2023

Episode 215 - The Dogdays of Summer Jun 26, 2023

As June comes to an end, we are all over the place on different subjects.

Episode 214 - It Looks Like Grimace Down There. Jun 19, 2023

After a few weeks off, Aaron is back to talk about his surgery. Aaron and Mark also celebrate the Stanley Cup Finals.

Episode 213 - A Family Affair. Jun 05, 2023

While Aaron is out of town, Steve and Mark welcome Mark's sister and mom onto the show.

Episode 212 - The Last Album to Blow You Away? May 29, 2023

This week, an album released that blew Aaron away. We dive into the subject of what music just made you stop and feel all the emotions.

Episode 211 - MDB... May 22, 2023

Mark is out this week, so Aaron and Steve play his favorite game. A show dedicated to Million Dollars, But...

Episode 210 - Just Change the Name. May 15, 2023

Aaron, Mark and Steve debate the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Aaron reads a chat AI script for a cigar podcast.

Episode 209 - Cigar Lounge ASMR. May 08, 2023

The cigar lounge ambiance experience with Kevin in NYC at the Davidoff Lounge and Aaron at West End Cigars in Little Rock Arkansas.

Episode 208 - The Ultimat Super Draft (Aaron Can't Count). May 01, 2023

We draft our teams for the ultimat battle of fictional characters and discuss what hockey jerseys look the best.

Episode 207 - Fighting About BBQ. Apr 24, 2023

This week we talk about our LCC meetup over the weekend that turns into a argument about BBQ and other food.

Episode 206 - Hammer the Soup. Apr 17, 2023

Pet peeves, sleeping on music that is banger after banger and falling down the YouTube rabbit hole.

Episode 205 - A Wild Week of Weather. Apr 10, 2023

After an eventful weekend of F3 tornados that ripped through Little Rock, Aaron and Mark talk about the damage that happened.

Episode 204 - 1-800-273-8255 / 988 Apr 03, 2023

Episode 203 - The Passing of The Soapbox Mar 24, 2023

Mark, Aaron and Kevin are back at it talking D&D, camping and stupid legislation.

Episode 202 - We Love This Time of Year! Mar 16, 2023

Aaron and Mark welcome back their friend Coach Jay to break down the NCAA Basketball Tournament.

Episode 201 - Who Do You Think You Are?!? I Am! Mar 03, 2023

We celebrate the greatest trash talk ever spoke and half the show turns into an leadership discussion.

Episode 200 - Is Local Radio Baseball Calls a Dying Art? Feb 24, 2023

Mark and Aaron talk about being pit under for surgery, how session 2 of D&D went and talk about their love of a game being called on the radio.

Episode 199 - The Start of Celebration Cigar Year. Feb 17, 2023

Aaron, Mark and Kevin break open the January LCC box while talking most embarrassing moments in adulthood and jumping on insecurities.

Episode 198 - A Nostalgia Trip. Feb 10, 2023

We open up multiple packs of baseball cards from the 80's and 90's.

Episode 197 - Lather, Rinse, Repeat. Jan 27, 2023

A show with updates from Aaron on D&D, Mark falling into the YouTube reaction videos and Steve on some new adventures.

Episode 196 - Dwarfs, Orcs, Elves & Bards... Oh My. Jan 20, 2023

Mark and Aaron talk about going on a quest while smoking the Tatuaje Cojonu 2015.

Episode 195 - Who Made Our Top Cigar This Year? Jan 13, 2023

This week Kevin, Mark, Steve and Aaron break down their top 10 list of cigars for 2022.

Episode 194 - Did Cigar Aficionado Get It Right? Jan 06, 2023

This week we break down the top 25 of two cigar publications and critique the rankings before giving our own in the coming weeks.

Episode 193 - An Actual Cigar Conversation. Dec 23, 2022

This week we discuss what cigar manufacturers would make the best BBQ sauce, an awkward moment when Aaron realized Kevin's cigars are lost in the mail and is there a proper way to sell cigars in a B&M.

Episode 192 - We Have Resting Grench Face. Dec 16, 2022

This week we talk about our favorite Christmas treats and things we like about the holiday season.

Episode 191 - And Here's The Rest Of The Story. Dec 09, 2022

In an ode to great story tellers, we smoke the Fuente Hemingway Untold Story while discussing CFP and deciding what the rest of the year's shows will consist of.

Episode 190 - A Show from the Vault. Dec 02, 2022

What happens when we can't produce a show for our audience because of illness? We pull out one of our highest rated, favorite shows we've done with an amazing guest.

Episode 189 - What We're Thankful For. Nov 25, 2022

This week we have a couple top five lists. Golf courses we want to play, and what we are thankful for.

Episode 188 - This Is The Everything Bagel Show. Nov 18, 2022

Just like Seinfeld, this is the show about nothing and everything all at the same time.

Episode 187 - Aaron Brings Out The Soapbox Again. Nov 11, 2022

Aaron, Mark, Steve and Kevin smoke a handful of different cigars while talking bad poker games, favorite golf courses while Aaron and Mark talk about Fifa.

Episode 186 - This Is Not An Illusion. Nov 04, 2022

This week Steve and Aaron sit with Fred Rewey, the brand strategist for Illusione. We talk about the love of bacon, when Christmas decor can start going up and just what is the McRib.

Episode 185 - Are Mummys Zombies? Oct 28, 2022

October is the best month of the year, so why not take the show outside into the crisp cool Autum air. Steve and Aaron crack open the Tatuaje Monster Mash from last year and talk about scary movies, getting your drivers permit and some jokes Steve heard at the lounge.

Episode 184 - Steve Don't Read Books. Oct 21, 2022

This week we are spitting hot takes all over the place. The proper way to put of socks, Apple or Android, what's better, the book or the movie. The show starts with a bomb of news regarding Mark.

Episode 183 - I Think Mo Has A Type... Oct 13, 2022

This week Mark, Steve, Aaron and Mo talk about their top five debut music albums.

Episode 182 - The Opposite of Hearty & Smooth. Oct 07, 2022

Last week was a rough one for some cigar factories, we talk about a fire in one and Ian taking out another. Aaron, Mark, Steve and Kevin smoke out of the LCC September box.

Episode 181 - You Octo Love This Cigar. Sep 30, 2022

This week we had Billy and Gus from Artesano Del Tobacco, two of our absolute favorite people in the cigat industry. We smoke their pre release of the El Pulpo. A cigar that should take the cigar world by storm.

Episode 180 - Fat Boy Certified. Sep 23, 2022

What happens when four big guys get in the same room? We turn into a food podcast.

Episode 179 - Where Were You? Sep 16, 2022

As our home shop host a multi vender event this week, Aaron, Mark, Steve & Mo smoke a different cigar from four of the vendors. We end the show talking about what we were doing 21 years ago.

Episode 178 - America's Cocaine... Football. Sep 09, 2022

This week we are joined by former Arkansas Razorback Lerinezo Robinson to talk about America's favorite pastime, Football. We smoke the EP Carrillo La Historia while talking NIL and the life inside a college locker room. Aaron and Steve give their top food needed at a tailgate.

Episode 177 - The Anti-Cameo. Sep 02, 2022

This week's show we smoke the Drew Estate Freestyle Sept pack, a cigar we know nothing about. We discuss who had the better run of movies, Jim Carry, John Candy or Eddie Murphy. Also who are you going to call when you need to send bad news? Aaron, the Anti-Cameo.

Episode 176 - Swan Diving to Swan Core. Aug 26, 2022

This week the guys smoke out of the LCC August box while talking about concerts, going wild in Toys R Us and the unfortunate etymology for a common phrase.

Episode 175 - Steve Is Soft White Bread. Aug 19, 2022

On this week's show we break down our top five candy and top five duos. While debating this topic we all smoke a different Crowned Heads cigar.

Episode 174- James... Peter James. Aug 12, 2022

On this week's episode we welcome John Peter, founder of Peter James Leather Company Inc. We sit and talk all about what makes his cigar travel cases the best on the market and the new products that will be hitting stores soon. While talking with John we smoke the new Los Estoico Maduro that absolutely blew us away. When we say you need to get your hands on one, we mean it. This cigar is spectacular in all standards. Peterjames.ca

Episode 173 - Rehashing Last Weeks Show. Aug 05, 2022

This week we bring in Brandon to talk about some of the things he experienced at PCA 2022 while smoking the My Father Garcia Garcia. We get his take on some of the subjects from last week's episode and Aaron lays out a new charity golf tournament he is putting together.

Episode 172 - The Outrage Show. Jul 29, 2022

This week Aaron, Mark, Josh and Kevin smoke out of the July LCC box. Aaron goes in hard on a few cigar stories that have come out in the past few weeks.

Episode 171 - Pineapple Belongs On Pizza... Fight Me. Jul 22, 2022

This week we smoke the Perla del Mar Maduro Toro while telling our top 5 pizzas and top 3 drinks to pair with a cigar.

Episode 170 - A Long Show About Nothing. Jul 15, 2022

We are going Seinfeld this week. A show about nothing. Golf, Star Wars, Mo off mic, the return of Million Dollars But... a little bit of something and a whole lot of nothing this week.

Episode 169 - The Character of People and Principle of Things. Jul 08, 2022

This week we are joined by 3 of the founders of the Dirty Ash Club: Norm, Rocky and Charlie. We all start off smoking the LT Lancero that was a collaboration between Matt Booth and Bunny Droppings. We also smoke the Stolen Thrown Crook of the Crown, one that Steve has never had before. They tell us what it took to create an online community for this culture we partake in and the goals they want to achieve in the future.

Episode 168 - The Addictions We Have Faced. Jul 01, 2022

On this week's show, Aaron and Mark are joined by their friend Phil to discuss the challenges they each have faced with addiction.

Episode 167 - I Love Trains, I'm Like Sheldon. Jun 24, 2022

On this week's show, Aaron, Mark, Steve and Kevin smoke out of the June Luxury Cigar Club box.

Episode 166 - Cigar à la Mode. Jun 17, 2022

On this week's show: Aaron, Mark & Steve smoke the LFD Colorado Oscuro #5 while giving their top five sandwiches and top five desserts.

Episode 165 - Holy Cannoli. Jun 10, 2022

This week, Aaron and Mark are joined by Jeff Amendola of Amendola Family Cigar Co. We smoke a few different Cannolis and learn about the history and rich culture Amendola is bringing into the cigar community. In the middle of the show, a major movie bomb is dropped by Mark.

Episode 164 - He's Gone Full Hipster. Jun 03, 2022

Knuckle Sandwiches, golf stories, what famous person would be your friend and Aaron goes full hipster on Formula 1.

Episode 163 - Does the Orangutan Have the Sword? May 27, 2022

Aaron and Steve give a breakdown of Rough N Rowdy 17. We find out if Kevin's life has slowed down any and what is a good bad movie. All this and more while smoking the LCC May Platinum Box. You also hear a bit or pre-show cold open.

Episode 162 - Job One, Be Amazing. May 20, 2022

On this week's show, Aaron, Steve & Brandon go over a book by Shep Hyken called Amaze Every Customer Every Time: 52 Tools for Delivering the Most Amazing Customer Service on the Planet. This was a book Brandon challenged the employees of West End Cigars to read and use these points in our cigar shop.

Episode 161 - Legos & Golfing. May 13, 2022

In this week's show, Aaron keeps irritating Steve on word pronunciation, Mark tells the guys all about a special cowboy hat and could you score one basket against an NBA star. All this and more while three different Black Label Trading cigars are enjoyed.

Episode 160 - Diners Need A Comeback. May 06, 2022

Aaron, Steve & Kevin smoke three different cigars out of the April Luxury Cigar Club Platinum box while finding out Kevin has never experienced the glory that is Waffe House.

Episode 159 - Cthulhu's Taint. Apr 29, 2022

Aaron, Mark & Steve have an in-depth conversation about an issue in the cigar industry right now, marketing and the problems that surround it.

Episode 158 - Did He Just Compare Himself To The Pope? Apr 22, 2022

Aaron, Mark & Steve sit with Chris from Luxury Cigar Club in-house to smoke thier newest creation, the Eight Span Raven.

Episode 157 - The Arkansas Herf Apr 15, 2022

Aaron, Mark and Steve are joined by fellow friends from across the country after the Martinez Rollers Event at West End Cigars Conway.

Episode 156 - Mark Complains About Baseball. Apr 08, 2022

This week we try to figure out just how PCA can introduce consumers to the trade show, our love of pizza and complain about baseball. We also see the return of MDB. All this and more while we enjoy the My Father Le Bijou 1922 Torpedo.

Episode 155 - Steve Has Come Home. Apr 01, 2022

For this week's show Aaron, Mark, Kevin and the parodical son Steve are smoking four different cigars from the March LCC box.

Episode 154 - There Is Always Hope, You Are Not Alone. Mar 26, 2022

March 26th 2016. The day I thought would be my last. Depression and Mental Health is something we have talked about many times on this show. March 26th is a day I will not forget, but it is a day I will celebrate for second chances.

Episode 153 - Breaking Out of Her Shell. Mar 25, 2022

On this week's show, Aaron and Mark sit down with the host of Ashes With Ash. Ash tells us about celebrating one year into producing content in the cigar podcast relm, what it's like working at the Davidoff lounge in New York City and we ask if it's crazy to get a shop tattoo.

Episode 152 - The Big Dance. Mar 17, 2022

This is arguably the greatest sports week in the year. 67 games will be played in the coming weeks, so Aaron, Mark and guest Coach Jay break down March Madness. Hot takes are flying all over this episode, so lock in your bracket and grab the Alec Bradley Filthy Hooligan and join in the conversation on who will win it all down in The Big Easy.

Episode 151 - Were There Restaurants In da Vinci's Time? Mar 11, 2022

On this week's show Aaron, Mark and Steve smoke the La Aroma de Cuba Pasión. They talk about the heartbreak that Coack K had to feel, the chaos that happened in LigaMX and we break some major news. Also Aaron doesn't understand day light savings and drives not only Mark and Steve crazy but also probably the listeners.

Episode 150 - We Are All Over The Place. Mar 04, 2022

On this week's show, Aaron and Mark smoke the Surrogates Eight Baller while discussing a dozen topics.

Episode 149 - #F4MILY Feb 25, 2022

What does family mean to you? Family is more than sharing a name, more than blood. For Coach Jay Bordas, you will hear just what that entails. Family has its up and downs, but it is the strongest bond.

Episode 148 - The Complexion of A Boiled Egg. Feb 18, 2022

Aaron, Mark, Josh, Kevin and Brandon sit around and smoke the February Platinum box from LCC while talking halftime shows, proper driving cigar techniques and upcoming West End events.

Episode 147 - More Tanks, Less Tentacles. Feb 11, 2022

This week Aaron, Mark, Josh and Kevin are having a bit of January in February. The LCC Platinum box was filled with goodies and we dive into 4 of them. Aaron shocks Mark and Josh with a discovery, Kevin gives us the proper way to walk around NYC and did Netflix do Cowboy Bebop right. This and more on nonsense this week.

Episode146- We Give You The Score. Feb 04, 2022

This week we have of the founder of cigarscore.com Ellory Wells, the driving force behind a website all cigar smokers need. We discuss how this site came to be as a need for our community and how you the consumer can make it grow. We take a trip down memory lane about cigars in the early 2000s while we enjoy the Crux Limitada Short Salomone.

Episode 145 - Who Makes The Cut? Jan 28, 2022

The top cigar list of 2021 is finally happening. Aaron, Mark, Josh and Kevin give their favorites of the year and go over the lists from friends and listeners.

Episode 144 - We Are Back!!! Jan 21, 2022

After three weeks gone we are glad to be back. For our first show of the year the owner of West End Cigars joins to talk about some upcoming things for our lounge. We all smoke the new Ferio Tego Generoso 2021, a cigar that has been making waves in the cigar industry. One that has definitely made an impression on one of us.

Episode 143 - Taking The Show On The Road. Dec 31, 2021

As 2021 is coming to a close, this week Aaron is flying so he travels up to Northwest corner of the state to visit The Cigar District in Bentonville Arkansas. He sits and talks with owner Bobby Duncan as they smoke the Mil Días Escogidos Edición Limitada 2021 while taking about what makes his shop a destination to check out in Natural State.

Episode 142 - Moons Over My Hammy. Dec 24, 2021

Aaron, Mark, Josh and Kevin tear into the LCC December box while talking about Christmas and New Year's memories. Kevin flexes his bonifides on reviews after being republished from a major cigar maker. This and much more on a Christmas week episode.

Episode 141 - Tigers, They're Like Big Rats. Dec 17, 2021

On this week's show, we smoke the Davidoff Year of the Tiger as we probably shock most of you that we are down with yoga and we do for New Years Eve normally. Aaron tells a story about being yelled at by someone and we finish off by talking about our love of 90s baseball.

Episode 140 - Kicked Back, Celebrating. Dec 10, 2021

On this week's show we smoke the Padron 1964 Aniversario Exclusivo Maduro as we celebrate a few big wins for our football teams. We also lay out the rules and dates for our end of the year Top Ten Show.

Episode 139 - If We Don't Come Out Of The Shadows, We Will Get Locked In The Shadows. Dec 03, 2021

On this week's show we tackle a subject that many men have a problem talking about; men's mental health and depression. We have special guest Mr Rawle Andrews Jr. Esq., the Executive Director of the American Psychiatric Association Foundation to talk about the issues many men face but don't know how to discuss.

Episode 138 - Blue Moon Is The Slut In Me. Nov 26, 2021

On this week's show Aaron, Mark, Kevin and Josh smoke a cigars out of the LCC November Box. We talk about some new cigars we all have tried recently, the deep dark secrets in our fridge and tattoo culture.

Episode 137 - Breaking News All Show Long. Nov 19, 2021

On this week's show, Aaron and Mark welcome back Chris from Luxury Cigar Club as they smoke for the first time ever on any media format the Eight Span Raven. We hear about all the new workings and collaborations LCC has going on. We end the show as Mark starts spoiling other news to Aaron and Chris.

Episode 136 - Removing The Rust. Nov 12, 2021

When is it to early to start decorating for Christmas? Are the sides superior in the Thanksgiving dinner? Will we ever go a show without stumbling over our words? Can Aaron ever dethrone Kevin Harlan as the best football announcer? This and more answered on this weeks show while we enjoy the Surrogates Bone Crusher.

Episode 135 - Swedish Fish In My Pocket. Nov 05, 2021

While Mark is out of town, the OGs are back together. Steve joins Aaron from Atlanta as we do a show filled with Million Dollars But... questions. We smoke the new Tatuaje Frank Redux 1 while giving our favorite Halloween candy and what our walk up songs would be if we were professional ball players.

Episode 134 - Puka Shell Necklaces Are Forever. Oct 29, 2021

This weeks episode is filled with brotherly love, literally. Aaron's younger brother Sean, joins us to talk about what it was like growing up in the Shuttleworth house. We dive into switching careers, first cigars that may or may not count and how much hell Aaron put Sean through. We smoke the Crux LE and Aaron tells why there wasn't a show last week.

Episode 133 - Stuffed With Filler. Oct 15, 2021

On this weeks show we smoke the Casa Cuba Doble Dos while we argue about the DH in baseball, Aaron's love for Kevin Smith movies, Mark's dislike for baking shows and could we handle being on a reality TV show.

Episode 132 - Lucky Number Seven. Oct 08, 2021

We welcome back the Captain of our home shop Brandon as we get ready to celebrate seven years of West End Cigars being open. We the Kristoff San Andreas as we tease some of the things we have coming up for our anniversary on October 15th. Brandon tells us how fulfilling the past seven years have been and we get two news bombs during the show.

Episode 131 - Ok, 3...2...1... Let's Jam. Oct 01, 2021

On this weeks show Aaron, Mark, Josh and Kevin each smoke a different cigar out of the LCC September Platinum box. We talk about our love on old-school anime with the upcoming release of the live action Cowboy Bebop series. Josh breaks down the whole September box with Aaron and Kevin not giving a care about turning text threads green.

Episode 130 - Aaron Eats Crow. Sep 24, 2021

For this weeks show, Aaron admits to enjoying a Rocky Patel. Mark and Aaron smoke the new Disciple after our home shop just got done with an event from them. Mark gives us an update on last weeks show after Paula had a chance to listen to it and we give an update on show to come.

Episode 129 - The Set List. Sep 17, 2021

Both our wives join us this week as we talk about the one thing we can all agree on, live music. We give our lists for our favorite concerts we've seen, a few bands we would like to see if we had the chance and the one group who just makes us turn the stereo off. We smoke the LFD Colorado Oscuro No.3 while talking of better times when we would sing to the top of our lungs with total strangers.

Episode 128 - The Full Monty. Sep 10, 2021

What do you get when you have five host smoke five cigars? You get the full monty. On this weeks show Aaron, Mark, Josh, Kevin and special guest Ash smoke the Luxury Cigar Club Filler 101. We discuss space, what crazy events happen when we're not at work and fake football teams. Grab your five cigars and enjoy.

Episode 127 - Does Anyone Famous Listen To This Show...? No. Sep 03, 2021

This week we get excited about college football, a new/old player coming back to our soccer club and if there is one famous person to be on this show who would it be. We smoke the Joya de Nicaragua Antano Gran Reserva GT20 while discussing all this plus teasers for shows coming up.

Episode 126 - From Knocking On The Door, To Kicking Down The Door. Aug 27, 2021

Dave and Kevin from Martinez Cigar join us as we smoke the newest release from the guys in New York City. The Patrimonio is the cigar that will grab your attention for all the San Andreas fans out there. Dave tells us how this cigar came to be and the process Jesus and the guys at Martinez take to produce this cigar. Kick back and enjoy as we cut it up with two of our favorite guys around.

Episode 125 - Be Intentional. Aug 20, 2021

For our latest installment for our leadership shows we have on a show regular Josh. He speaks on the challenges and responsibilities on being a 1st Lieutenant in the US Army as he takes his stills to the field and through life. During this conversation we smoked the Roma Craft 2020 and Black Works Studio Killer Bee.

Episode 124 - Essence of Saddle. Aug 18, 2021

All the boys are back. Josh and Kevin join us after a few months off and pick up right where we left off. Golf talk, arguing about the DH and shift in baseball and where on the flavor wheel is saddle flavor.

Episode 123 - James Hetfield Is A Zaddy... Aug 13, 2021

Are you ready to rock?!? This week we bring on Mo as the three of us break down our top five rock albums. We Talk about the kings of rock, a singer who looks damp and the rocker who is "10 out of 10, would bang." We pick our favorite song off each album and it will go on our Spotify playlist. Get ready to melt your face off. THANK YOU LITTLE ROCK!!!

Episode 122 - Are We Influencers? Aug 06, 2021

Brandon sits with us as we smoke a new cigar that was a PCA exclusive, the L'Atelier LAT54 Selection Speciale. He talks about the differences between TPE and PCA. We also get into the discussion on if influencers in the cigar community reach better and farther than the big media publications. Kick back and enjoy two hours of just straight cigar talk.

Episode 121 - Oh, He's Got Jokes. Jul 30, 2021

This week we have our buddy Skully on to go over his life in cigars and what he is doing, trying to create a better culture in Arkansas. The three of us smoke three different cigars from Definition Cigars. We talk about the jokes Skully ties to pull, Arkansas Cigar Fest and if Black & Mild get a bad rap.

Episode 120 - The Show With No Prep. Jul 23, 2021

For this week's show we just sit down and hit record. We hit in topics all over the board. Our love affair with pens and pencils, who we were in high school and trads vs college. We tease a few shows coming up while smoking the new Tatuaje T110 Broadleaf.

Episode 119 - The History of Beer. Jul 16, 2021

On this weeks show, we have our favorite local brewery in the lounge. Ian and Megan from Stone's Throw Brewing stop by bringing the fun and drinks. We sample four different beers that they produce while smoking the Crux Limitada PB5. We dive into dancing, history of beer and how to make home made cider. Grab a cold one and light one up for a fun show that is right in our wheelhouse, beer and cigars.

Episode 118 - Can You Drive A Horse? Jul 09, 2021

What happens when Aaron, Mark and Steve are back in the same room? A little bit of knowledge and a load of BS. We talked about the Tour de France, destination wedding and old episode names. Just a few of the nonsense we get into while smoking the Ashton Symmetry.

Episode 117 - There Wasn't A Stork Involved? Jul 02, 2021

On this week we talk about the Euro 2020 tournament going on, our love of one off cigars and whether we smoke them or not and what we like to pair with out smokes. While smoking the Surrogates Tramp Stamp we talk about our birthdays and why oh why did Aaron do the math. We also give an update on Ian's health. Another week, another show of shenanigans.

Episode 116 - The Guys Geek Out On Food. Jun 25, 2021

Aaron, Mark and Brandon welcome Jonathan Carney, the Vice President of Sales for La Flor Dominicana. We all smoke a special Air Bender Maduro made exclusively for our shop. You will get plenty of food talk along with the normal nonsense like how dentistry is still kind of barbaric and talks of Nairing of body parts. Light up your favorite LFD and hear all about the awesome stuff Sir Jonathan is doing with Hacking Gourmet and how you can participate in the fun.

Episode 115 - Slip 'N Slides & Whales Talkin. Jun 18, 2021

After 10 days Aaron and Mark meet back up for a cigar and talk about an explosive situation involving slip 'n slides and a whale in the news. We smoke the Crux Guild as West End gets ready to host another event.

Episode 114 - This Show Needs Liner Notes. Jun 11, 2021

For this hybrid show Aaron, Mark, Josh and Kevin smoke the Room 101 while talking about donkey basketball, insects and cigars. Kevin fills us in on his first trip to TPE with Martinez and we hear about some upcoming things we should be seeing in the humidor.

Episode 113 - What Is Your Dream Vacation? Jun 04, 2021

This week our friend Caleb is in town so we give him the mic as we talk about our favorite vacations growing up and what our dream vacation would be. We hear about camping, time on the beach and baseball. Aaron gets on his soapbox to die and talk about some journalism news.

Episode 112 - Oh In House Events How We Have Missed You. May 28, 2021

After 14 months our home lounge is finally hosting an event. We welcome the very first cigar to ever grace the humidor at West End Cigars seven years ago. The one and only Perdomo. Aaron smokes the Perdomo Double Aged 12 Year Vintage Connecticut, Mark has the Perdomo 10th Anniversary and Doug has the Perdomo Habano Sungrown. We talk about what we have missed with events and touch on some house keeping things involving our home shop.

Episode 111 - Joys & Grieving. May 21, 2021

For this weeks show Aaron and Mark smoke the My Father Le Bijou 1922. While smoking this fine cigar they talk about the first live sporting event they went to in 16 months, the rules of standing at concerts and a serial killer and super hero we have roaming our city. at the end of the show Aaron breaks some news and then picks up 96 hours later after a series of events.

Episode 110 - Only A Face A Mother Could Love. May 14, 2021

Mark's mom joins this weeks show for a special Mother's Day recoding. We learn a little about Mark's upbringing, Aaron's superpower and about a special family Christmas tree. Mark and Aaron smoke the Plasencia 146 Cosecha while Mark's mom smokes the Java Maduro. Get ready for two hours of rights of passage and stories from Mark's childhood.

Episode 109 - Could We Run The Yard? May 07, 2021

For the start of our third year doing this show we go hard an heavy on what makes the show work. BS and arguing about stuff. We smoke the Camacho Nicaragua while discussing the EPL, our favorite festivals, Mo mentions how afraid she is Aaron will love golf and whether or not we would choose coma or jail.

Episode 108 - The Original Unreleased Pilot Episode. Apr 30, 2021

To celebrate the two year anniversary of The Straight Cut here is the very first time we recorded a test show. We recorded this show in February 2019 and has never been released. We talk about our short love of the now defunct AAF league and where we saw this show going.

Episode 107 - Holy $#!T We Made It Two Years!!! Apr 30, 2021

We have the whole OG crew for our two year anniversary show. Steve is back with us and we pick up right were we left off. Aaron and Steve bicker while Mark tries to play the roll of rodeo clown. Aaron argues about European football, Steve gives an update on life on the road while doing his BBQ tour. We smoke a cigar that really got this show started, the Ashton VSG. Thank you to everyone for making this show two years strong.

Episode 106 - Big Cigars For Big Dudes. Apr 23, 2021

One of the very first people we met when we became regulars at West End Cigars was Redd. Now you all get to meet him. He is one of our gear friends that has been into cigars since the age of 5 (no, really). While we talk about his love of old hot rods, hearing stories from Agusta when he went to the Masters and talking pipes, we smoke the CAO Big Block V770. This show is all about big cigars and bigger stories.

Episode 105 - We Burn It Down. Apr 16, 2021

What happens when #lancerohoe meets #rookiemove? You get the tag team of The Straight Cut & The Burn Down. This week we welcome Justin and Eric, the duo that makes up The Burn Down Podcast. We talk about music we love, the pitfalls of social media and the challenges of constantly creating content for our shows. We smoke the Bits of Havana Exclusive by Warped while Justin and Eric tell us how they started their show and tease us about a upcoming project they will be releasing soon.

The Straight Cut Review Number 21. Apr 15, 2021

The second review for April comes from the LCC Platinum box. Aaron, Mark, Josh and Kevin smoke the Black Label Trading Royalty Robusto. During the show they talk about Ice Cube, pop vs soda and breaking down a cigar company we all like.

Episode 104 - We Take The Show Outdoors. Apr 09, 2021

Do you wish you could have access to all of your favorite cigar news articles in one place? Well after this week's show you will now have a weekly newsletter you need to subscribe to. We welcome Evan Goncalo curator of The Blend. We get his history and how he came to create newsletter for the masses. Sign up today at theblend.news to stay in the know on all things cigar world related. We all smoke the Tatauje LLE Capa Especial.

Episode 103 - The New Kid On The Block. Apr 02, 2021

This week we welcome in Ash Ott, the voice and producer of Ashes With Ash. A new cigar podcast where she tells the stories centered around the B&M. We get the perspective of a Certified Cigar Sommelier Tobacconist and SOTL, what misconstrued conceptions fellow sisters have to deal with and how we as consumers can alleviate that. Make sure to add her show to your podcast rotation. @asheswithash is a great show to check out.

The Straight Cut Review Number 20 Apr 01, 2021

Aaron, Mark, Josh and Kevin smoke possibly the only cigar they all agree on. Stolen Thrown, The Crook of the Crown Toro comes from the humidor of Mark as he brings his offering to the review alter. Where will this cigar end up on the rankings? Only one way to find out, grab one of these cigars and listen in.

Episode 102 - You Can't Clip My Wingz. Mar 26, 2021

This week we welcome Jonas Santana of Blackbird Cigar Co. We learn about his company and how even if you are the new guy in town, you can't clip my wingz. Mark smokes the Cuco while Aaron smokes their Crow. This was a episode full of energy and good vibes. The show starts off with Aaron opening up and talking about something personal.

The Straight Cut Review Number 19 Mar 25, 2021

While the cat is away, the mice will play. Mark, Josh and Kevin take on the Illusione Ultra No.8 for this months review coming from the LCC March Platinum box. They talk about what this month had to offer along with some other rare cigars they are fans of. Josh tells you about one cigar that came in this box that just blew him away and couldn't wait to order some more.

Episode 101 - Olé, Olé, Olé, Olé. Mar 19, 2021

Love it or hate it, this week you will get your soccer fix. We are joined by Ryan Stallings, the President of The Red Watch, a supporters group for the Little Rock Rangers. We smoke the Perdomo 20th Anniversary Sun Grown while talking up the city we call home. Little Rock has tons to offer and we go all over the place from the local breweries, the eateries and the team we saw being birthed six seasons ago. Kick back, relax and hopefully if you aren't a fan of the worlds game, you will be by the end of the show.

Episode 100 - Art & Heirlooms. Mar 12, 2021

As we reach 100 shows we bring on Charlie Griffiths, the President of Vigilant, Inc. Makers of fine humidors and wine cellars. We learn the history of the company and about what makes their product stand out above the rest. Charlie takes us into the woodshop and we hear some stories about just how durable the humidors they produce are. Two of Aaron's passions in one show, cigars and woodworking.

Episode 99 - If You're Average, You're Replaceable. Mar 05, 2021

On this weeks show we have our good friend Stephen on to discuss the challenges and leadership he goes though as a vital employee for NASA. We all smoke the Arturo Fuente Anejo 888 and hear that is takes everyone to achieve modern success like habituating the International Space Station.

The Straight Cut Review Number 18 Mar 04, 2021

For the first review show in March, the guys are smoking the Caldwell Eastern Standard Sungrown Magic LE. They have a discussion on what year had the best comedians, what sports team you can root for, tomatoes and are Crocks really the best shoe. This and loads more as we smoke one of the cigars from LCC February box.

Episode 98 - 24 Hours Later. Feb 26, 2021

This week's show was shot over the course of two days, Mark and Aaron catch up on things that have been going on in the world (Snowmageddon). During the first part they smoke the Cruz Bull & Bear, during the second part Josh joins as they review the Casdagli Pony Express. Kick back and enjoy this hybrid show and prepare for My Opinion is Fact segment.

Episode 97 - Loose Necks & Deep V's. Feb 19, 2021

This week Aaron and Mo are back for a special Valentines day show where they continue the couples card game "The Skin Deep - The And". They talk over 12 questions they ask each other while smoking the Deadwood Leather Rose. Get ready to step into their lives as the curtain is drawn back. The show ends on a special The Onion / Not The Onion game. Get ready for laughter and some tears.

Episode 96 - The Straight Cut Gets Schooled. Feb 12, 2021

On this episode Aaron, Josh, Brandon, Kevin and introducing Joe smoke though the LCC University Binder 101. This smoke session was educational as we try and taste the difference in 5 cigars produced by Valacari. We also hear some news involving Kevin and Martinez cigars.

Episode 95 - We All Need A Rob In Our Life. Feb 05, 2021

For this week we welcome Rob Jones, the host of Cigar Talk. He is one of the driving forces to get The Straight Cut on the air. We let him open up a bit and learn how he naps, some cigars he is excited about and what he will do for a million dollars. This episode is just one big party for two hours with him.

Episode 94 - Fuego de Caballo. Jan 29, 2021

This is part two from our weekend with a group of LCC members. On this episode we talk first with JJ about life on the road as a truck driver. Matt comes afterwards and gives us his top cigars of the year. We finish off with the boss man himself Chris from Luxury Cigar Club and a few new cigars from Martinez. In the middle we hear the news about a horse and a fire.

Episode 93 - Aaron & Mark's Happy Place. Jan 22, 2021

This is part one of a two part episode as we have some good friends of our from all over the country come in for a LCC herf. for the first part we have on Padre, Coach and Bear. This was a long fun weekend and we couldn't of had any more fun with a great group of guys we call family. Enjoy part one.

The Straight Cut Review Number 17 Jan 21, 2021

January brings in a new year, along with a new cohost for our reviews. We welcome in Kevin for our LCC monthly reviews. We also change up our rating system. Our first LCC is the La Palina 2020 Goldie. The first break is at 24:06, second is 41:05.

Episode 92 - We Are Growing The Family. Jan 15, 2021

This week we recorded while watching one of the football playoff games while smoking the Onyx Bold. We also discuss our love of old school arcades and bring back the music segment. We also drop some exciting news about the newest member to The Straight Cut family.

Episode 91 - Cigarpalooza! Jan 08, 2021

For our annual top ten show we once again asked our listeners what there top cigars of 2020 were. With so many entries we had to bring in some help, so we have Zo and Kevin on as we go over almost 270 cigars. We highlight a few from each list and go over the five biggest cigar news stories. Light up, kick back and enjoy over two hours of all cigar talk.

The Straight Cut Review Number 16 Jan 07, 2021

Holy spice Batman! On this review episode Aaron is supplying the cigars, the Viaje Birthday Blend. It is by far the spiciest cigar any of us have had. The first break is at 17:30, the second is at 34:06. If you can get ahold of this cigar, make sure to bring something cool to wash it down with.

Episode 90 - Lets Not Talk About 2020 Ever Again. Jan 01, 2021

For the first show of 2021 we have on one of our dear friends that moved away to the cold cold north. Caleb joins us as we talk about missing baseball, hockey and about what the some of the things we have planed for this year. We smoke the Espinosa 601 Blue Label Maduro. 2020 can piss off, here is to 2021.

The Straight Cut Review Number 15 Dec 31, 2020

For our last review of 2020 we are bringing in someone who knows cigars. We welcome back @fabuchino Kevin Sun, one of the contributors to Fine Tobacco NYC. For this show we are smoking the Zino Platinum Crow Series Limited Edition 2020 coming from the LCC Platinum December Box.

Episode 89 - A Dumpsterfire of Nonsense. Dec 25, 2020

On this weeks show, it turned from one of our review shows to a full blown show. The shows ex makes an appearance while we smoke the Davidoff Special C 2013 Culebra and talk airplane food, monoliths and how some of us should not be money managers. Happy Holidays everyone.

Episode 88 - Extra, Extra... Dec 18, 2020

This week we have the boss man himself, Chris from Luxury Cigar Club. We nerd out on some Formula 1 talk, Chris teases us about some upcoming LCC news and we talk about the new Core subscription. 90's rap is the main discussion during our music segment and we smoke the LFD Cabinet No. 5.

Episode 87 - You Can Put A What In My Coffee?!? Dec 11, 2020

This week we have Joe Krutz the owner of Big Cuppa, a coffee shop and roastery located in the town of Morrilton Arkansas. We learn more about coffee and the roasting process. During the conversation we smoke the Drew Estate Undercrown Dogma and drink a porter from Point Remove Brewing Co that did a collaboration with Big Cuppa. We end the show by calling our friends at The Cigar Pulpit for out MDB question.

Episode 86 - I Have Your Cat. Dec 04, 2020

This week Aaron sits with his wife as the ask each other questions from The Skin Deep. A bit of funny, a bit of serious but all real. They smoke the Ashton Classic Corona while exploring human connection in a digital age.

Episode 85 - Mark's One Year Old. Nov 27, 2020

This week we celebrate Marks one year being the cohost of the show. We smoke the Zino Platinum Z-Crown Barrel as we talk about some of out favorite moments from this past year.

Episode 84 - Thankfulness & Poetry. Nov 20, 2020

This week we talk about Thanksgiving stories from our childhood and some of the things we are thankful for. We smoke the Oliva V Double Robusto and finish off the show with a poem written to us from a friend of ours.

The Straight Cut Review Number 14 (November Part 2) Nov 19, 2020

For the second review in November we are smoking the Nova Corona from the LCC November Platinum box. We took one break at 34:15. Total smoking time of 49:00.

Episode 83 - We Drink From A Well We Didn't Dig. Nov 13, 2020

This weeks episode is another leadership show with our special guest Nigel Alston, The Don of boutique cigars and mentor to a lot of people. We talk about his history of leadership and a few stories about how he mentors and grows individuals. We smoke the Kristoff JT Signature Series.

The Straight Cut Review Number 13 (November Part 1) Nov 12, 2020

For our first review of November, Josh has chosen the Avo Maduro No. 2. The first break is at 16:35 and second break is at 30:00. Total smoke time of 56:00.

Episode 82 - It Just Smokes. Nov 06, 2020

This week we sit with Brandon, owner of West End Cigars and talk about some of our favorite memories involving this lounge. We have just past our 6 year anniversary and these walls have seen a lot. We all smoke the Padron 1964 No. 44 Maduro that Brandon was gifted by the Padron family years ago. We talk music, our favorite deli sandwiches and give details about to new charity prize we are giving away.

Episode 81 - In Search Of. Oct 30, 2020

In part two of our sit down with Art Perez he tells us all about the personal documentary film he is producing.

Episode 80 - Cigars, Cuban Coffee & Cats With Art Perez Part One. Oct 29, 2020

On a special two part episode we sit with Art Perez and talk about some new cigars we are smoking, how Cuban coffee can make you see colors and tease what part two of this double episode week has in store.

Episode 79 - I Love Scotch. Scotchy, Scotch, Scotch. Oct 23, 2020

This week Aquires Tastings podcast join as they make 2 cocktails that we pair with the Julius Caeser.

The Straight Cut Review Number 12 (October Part 1) Oct 22, 2020

For this months review we are starting with the Crowned Heads Mil Dias Edmundo that came in the October Luxury Cigar Club box. Mark talks about his trip to St. Louis and meeting up with some LCC members. First break is at 19:15, second break at 36:30.

Episode 78 - The Midwest Mafia. Oct 16, 2020

This week Mark gets ganged up on by two Kansas Citians. We have on Mike Stous, the COO of La Cultura Cigars & Social. We talk about how that shop is taking over KC, what BBQ we like and how getting kicked in the shin would be worth some money. We smoke the Tatuaje Monster Karloff.

Episode 77 - Boutiques Are So Hot Right Now. Oct 09, 2020

This week is all cigar discussion as we talk about the differences between boutique, small batch and limited editions. We also call into The Cigar Pulpit Podcast for their Ask They Boys segment. We smoke the Viva La Vida Club 500, a boutique cigar we are crazy about.

Episode 76 - Super Geek, Super Geek, We're Super Geeky. Oct 02, 2020

Are you ready for two and a half hours of us geeking out on music? You get that as we sit with the Radiator King, Adam Silvestri.

Episode 75 - What News Will Dave Let Slip This Show? Sep 25, 2020

This week we have Nick from My Monthly Cigar and Dave from Martinez Cigar again. We talk about our experience on The Cigar Pulpit (does Gator need a new nickname), dive into music talk and some news regarding us and TPE.

Episode 74 - Doug's Afraid Of Armadillos. Sep 18, 2020

Sam Ventura, Sales Executive for Crux cigars sits with us this week. We all smoke something different in the Crux line, a cigar that has taken over West End Cigars. We learn how this already great cigar did a 180 and became even better. Tons of great cigar talk, Aaron and Sam geek out on music and Doug has a problem with a family of Armadillos.

The Straight Cut Review Number 11 (September Part 1) Sep 17, 2020

On this review episode we bring in Brandon, owner of West End Cigars as we smoke and talk about the Davidoff Millennium Robusto. This cigar came in the September box from Luxury Cigar Club. We also hear from Brandon on how the two lounges are doing during. We smoked straight though and only took a break to talk about our rankings.

Episode 73 - "Pop" Lock & Drop. Sep 11, 2020

This week we have Steven (@cigars_and_soda) in the zoom. Aaron annoys Mark by keep calling it pop and we learn just how well cigars can be paired with a nonalcoholic drink. The music we review and talk about comes from our guest, we didn't "Rush" it.

Episode 72 - Gently Caress... Most People Like Subtlety. Sep 04, 2020

This week we have on TV and movie actor, Mike G. Oh yeah, he also makes one awesome cigar. We smoke the Mike G Super Connecticut while talking what got him into creating a cigar that is amazing, what it's like working in the film industry and a whole lot of fooling around between us three. We talk about how you can win a 5 pack of the Super Connecticut and the details on how to enter. That's Nice.

Episode 71 - There Is Good Gossip, Right? Aug 28, 2020

This week we have on Caleb, better known on IG as @straycigarreviews. We talk about how he goes about reviews and what future plans might hold. The music this week we actually liked and enjoyed, and we discuss if gossip can be good during MDB.

The Straight Cut Review Number 10. (August Part 2) Aug 27, 2020

For the second review of August we are smoking the J. London Gold Series Lancero from the Luxury Cigar Club August box. First break is at 11:55, second break is at 26:45. Total smoking time was 1:16:00.

Episode 70 - Who Said I Look Like A Thumb? Aug 21, 2020

This week we have Nick from My Monthly Cigar back on, along with Dave from Martinez Cigars. We smoke the 45 Maduro and the New York City blend on an episode where we learn the history on cigar manufacturing in NYC and some breaking news dealing with the big fall sweepstakes is slipped in. We also take a big ol dump on each others music choice this week and MDB gets dark.

The Straight Cut Review Number 9. (August Part 1) Aug 19, 2020

For the first review of the month we smoked the Gran Habano Corojo #5 Maduro. Aaron's pick for the month, and this cigar leads to some interesting discussions. First break at 14:51, second break at 37:24 and total smoke time of 1:24:00.

Episode 69 - Nice. Aug 14, 2020

We have Tim and Brandon from Down To The Nub on this week. We talk about their prize pack, what they like about podcasting and what drives them to create content for all the amazing people in this community. We smoke the Tatuaje Nuevitas Jibaro No. 2 and breakdown what our big prize giveaway is for our part of The Collective Smoke. Tune in and listen on how you can win some awesome prizes.

Down To The Nub Prize Announcement. Aug 11, 2020

Cigar Show Tim and Cigar Mechanic, the driving force of Down To The Nub reveal the winner from their Collective Smoke giveaway. Mark and Aaron tease what The Straight Cut prize will be. Tune in and good luck.

Episode 68 - The Good Cigar, Spreading The Good News. Aug 07, 2020

This week we welcome The Good Cigar to the show. This episode is full of behind the scene talk, delta blues music and of course cigars. We smoke the Partagas Black while The good cigar smoked the Nova.

Episode 67 - We Bring The Show Back To Zero. Jul 31, 2020

After a run of episodes with tons of great guests, we just sit and catch up on some stuff this week. We talk about how the shop is going, cigars we have been smoking a lot of lately and some news involving our show and The Collective Smoke. The Crux Epicure Maduro was on the docket this episode.

LCC Episode 6 - Valacari Mark V Moon Valley (July) Jul 30, 2020

This review comes from the Luxury Cigar Club July box. Aaron, Mark and Josh light up the Valacari Mark V Moon Valley while talking about old friend cigars. Those cigars that used to be in our normal rotation but haven't picked up in a while that we are smoking again. First break is 17:10, Second break is 33:17. Total smoking time is 1:38:00.

Episode 66 - The One Where Mark Keeps Hitting The Mic. Jul 24, 2020

This week we have Kevin (@fabuchino) on to talk about his love of cigars and the content he produces for Fine Tobacco NYC and a cigar blog for Luxury Cigar Club. Aaron smokes the Martinez Flatiron Maduro, Mark has the Martinez 45 Natural and Kevin has the Martinez 45 Maduro. Tune in while we cut it up with a good friend we have made during this trying time.

Episode 65 - How In The Hell Are We Talking About Bigfoot Again?!? Jul 17, 2020

Nick from My Monthly Cigar joins us this week as we talk sports, cigars, where he does the best thinking and aliens. We smoke the Room 101 The T while Nick smokes a Martinez 45.

Martinez Flatiron No.1 Maduro Review Jul 16, 2020

Aaron, Josh and Mark smoke and give their take on the Martinez Flatiron No.1 Maduro. Breaks: 19:48 35:22 Total smokeing time 1:39:00

Episode 64 - Keanu's A National Treasure. Jul 10, 2020

This week we cut it up with LeAnn or how lots of other people know her as, The Purple Lady. Laughs are plentiful on this episode as we have another installment of the SOTL show. We all smoke the Padron 1964 Maduro.

Episode 63 - Get In, We're Going Clubbing. Jul 03, 2020

This week we sit and have a cigar with Chris from Luxury Cigar Club. They deliver happiness to cigar lovers every month, us included. So kick back, grab a cigar in this months box and listen to us dive into a conversation where Chris explains the history of LCC and talks about some news coming up. We smoked the Liga Privada Unico Serie L40.

Episode 62 - Linkin Park Screws Over The Cigar Pulpit. Jun 26, 2020

This week we bring in the Bishop of the Burn, Nick from The Cigar Pulpit. He is part of The Collective Smoke that we have joined and we tell everyone all about it. We smoke the LFD La Nox and dive into so funny stories. Tune in for a good time.

Welcome To The Collective Smoke. Jun 25, 2020

What is The Collective Smoke? Down To The Nub, The Good Cigar, The Cigar Pulpit and us have joined to create a podcasting family joined by Martinez Cigar and My Monthly Cigar. This is the audio of our roll out show introducing you to the Family.

Episode 61 - Dr. Smith Throws The Best Parties. Jun 19, 2020

This week we continue our leadership shows by bringing in Dr. Christopher Smith, the Dean of Student Services at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana. He tells us how he brings his leadership roll to the students to help them achieve their goals in business and life. We hear an embarrassing story involving Aaron while smoking the Oliva V Melanio Figurado. Tune in for one of the best shows we think we have ever been apart of.

LCC Episode 5 - Sinistro Mr. White Edition Pre-release (June) Jun 17, 2020

Do you like full cigars? This month's LCC box was stocked with full, strong cigars so we went with the Sinistro Mr. White Gold Edition Pre-release. Tune in and listen as we dive into another good month box from Luxury Cigar Club.

Episode 60 - Dolly Parton Vs. Betty White. Jun 12, 2020

This week we have one of West Ends SOTL. DeAnn talks about how she got into cigars and her travels all over the world. We figure out who is more popular, Dolly or Betty while we smoke the My Father The Judge.

Episode 59 - We Break The Fourth Wall. Jun 05, 2020

This is an episode we were both really looking forward to. This week we have on Frank, cigar photographer extraordinaire @CigarsAndThings, curator of some of the best cigar photography out today. Tune in and listen as we dive into his life as we smoke the Padron 1926 No.1 Maduro.

New Equipment, Who's This? Jun 03, 2020

Our testing is your gain. We got new equipment so we might as well make some content. Aaron, Mark and Josh reviewed the Sinistro Habana Vieja Scala LE.

Episode 58 - Are We In The Golden Age Of Cigars? May 29, 2020

This week Aaron and Mark talk about what they would do to their own personal smoke lounge. Doug picked out the cigar of the episode as we do another blind tasting. The guys discuss if we are in the Golden Age of cigars.

Episode 57 - Beef Jerky ≠ Cigars. May 22, 2020

This week we sit and talk with Brandon about the steps we are talking on reopening West End Cigars. We give our thoughts on PCA and what B&M's are going to do this year. We smoke the LFD Cabinet no. 7 Maduro and Aaron ends the show with a cool story that happened to him while someone steals his thunder.

Episode 56 - But I Bruise Like A Peach. May 15, 2020

This week Aaron and Mark smoke the Tatuaje 7th Capa Especial and talk about the things they are going to continue doing once things are back to normal. We also discuss this weeks albums, being guests on another cigar podcast and see to what links they would go to get a million dollars.

LCC Episode 4 - Viva La Vida (May) May 13, 2020

This episode Aaron, Mark and Josh smoke and review the Viva La Vida by Artesano Del Tobacco. This is an episode we have been looking forward to. Where will this rank in the line of cigars that have been reviewed from the Luxury Cigar Club? You are about to find out. LCC May box, you're up.

Episode 55 - Of Couse He's An Olympic Swimmer. May 08, 2020

This week we talk about good and bad advice we have been given involving cigars while smoking the Aganorsa Leaf Signature Maduro. Mark and Aaron discuss the music albums they gave each other for The Straight Cut playlist. Also on MDB this episode we bring Santa into the mix.

Episode 54 - How Many Times Can Aaron Say "Bit"? May 01, 2020

This week we we had Doug pick a cigar for us to smoke, the only thing is we couldn't tell what it was. He took the band off and sealed it away. Are we good enough to determin what it is? We also talk about a new weekly bit that starts dealing with our music playliist.

Episode 53 - The One All About Humidors. Apr 24, 2020

This week we talk about humidors and humidification while smoking the CAO Brazilia. We breakdown what type of humidors we personally have and how we maintain them. Join Aaron, Mark and Steve while they discuss arguably the most important part of being a cigar enthusiast.

Episode 52 - Happy Birthaversry! Apr 16, 2020

We're turning one! Thank you to everyone who has listened to this show, from the OG listeners to the new comers. We love each and everyone of you. This week you get the us all, Aaron, Mark and Steve. We talk about some of our favorite things that have happened this past year while smoking and drinking a gift from one of you. Thank you again and here is to many more years to come!

Episode 51 - Do You Have Cabin Fever Yet? Apr 10, 2020

Oh man are we glad to get behind the mic. We talk about what we have been doing with things are shutdown and what has been getting us though this time. We smoke the Crux Bull & Bear while discussing things that are helping us keep a sense of normalcy. Also one of the fastest answers to the MDB question of the show. Tune in while being socially distant, just keep your cigars close.

Episode 50 - What Makes A Good Leader? Apr 03, 2020

This week we bring back Tim and have newcomer Mike as we discuss what being a leader is all about. The four of us all have different professional backgrounds, but are leaders in our fields. We talk how we lead, and how we can become a better leader to the people around us while we smoke the Back2Back LE 2019. Tune in and let us know how you are a leader in this world.

LCC Episode 3 - The King Is Dead by AJ Fernandez (April) Apr 01, 2020

This is not an April fools joke, the April box came early. With everything that is going on right now the guys at LCC wanted to give the club members a little gift. One of those gifts was The King Is Dead by AJ Fernandez. Light up as we dive into one of the cigars in the April box.

Episode 49 - Aaron Speaks From The Heart Mar 27, 2020

This week we discus some deep heavy subjects while smoking the Ashton Aged Maduro. Steve is back as he fills us in on what the cigar industry is going though during the Covid-19 pandemic. Sit back, listen and always remember you can contact us whenever.

Episode 48 - Aaron Is The Gateway To Crime / Are You A Duck Masseuse Mar 20, 2020

This week we have one of the best story tellers we have ever met, Mr. Jarrid Trudeau, the VP of Sales for Kristoff Cigars. We smoke and talk all about his signature cigar, The JT Signature Series. Get ready to hear from one of the best guys in our industry. This is a fun and wild episode.

LCC Episode 2 - Principle Cigars Aviator Vainqueue (March) Mar 20, 2020

Aaron, Mark and Josh are back for the second episode of the Luxury Cigar Club review, where they smoke the Aviator Vainqueue. Get yours out of the humidor, smoke and listen along as we talk about this cigar from Principle Cigars.

Episode 47 - Cigars & Music To Our Souls. Mar 13, 2020

This week we give you a playlist to the music we listen to and enjoy while we are having a cigar. The playlist can be found on Spotify under "The Straight Cut Music". We smoke the Hoyo De Monterrey No. 1 Maduro while diving into one of our biggest if not the biggest passion we share.

Episode 46 - Don't These Guys Have A Curfew. Mar 06, 2020

This week we bring in a few of our good friends that are in the younger demographic and talk about what got them into this culture. We also say goodbye to a lounge member as he heads up north to begin a new adventure. We all smoke a different cigar on this going away party.

LCC Episode 1 - United Cigar Maduro Churchill (February) Mar 04, 2020

Every month Aaron and Mark will be reviewing a cigar that comes from Luxury Cigar Club. The stipulations are: we have never had the cigar before and it is the one that sticks out the most to us in that month's delivery. So the first one is from February's subscription. United Cigar, you're up first.

Episode 45 - We're Getting The Band Back Together Feb 28, 2020

The prodigal son returns! Steve is back for this episode as Aaron and Mark sit and talk with him about his life on the road and his taste of being a rep for Ashton. They smoke the San Cristobal Ovation and drink the Stones Throw Brewing Stifft Station Special. Plenty of laughs this episode as we go back to our cutting up ways.

Episode 44 - Just A Couple Of Pistoff (Kristoff) Guys. Feb 21, 2020

This week the guys finally get to enjoy the Pistoff Krisoff on their own time, the West End house rules do not apply this time. Aaron, Mark and Doug talk about the golf cart incident and discuss some music. Tune in and light up while we smoke one of our favorite Kristoff cigars.

Episode 43 - We Have Fancy Taste Too. Feb 14, 2020

This week we smoke the Davidoff Year of the Rat for the first time while telling you some of the higher-end cigars we enjoy. Stones Throw Brewing is back on the menu as well and we enjoy The Schwartz!. Tune in as we go down the high end rabbit hole and give a special thank you to all you listeners.

Episode 42 - A Big Cup Of Joe Feb 07, 2020

What do you need with that cigar? Could it be a nice cup of coffee? If so we have the show for you. This week Aaron and Mark sit with Fidel from that brand new hot spot in the East Village of Little Rock, Fidel & Co. The three of them breakdown what it takes to get the bean from the farm to your cup while smoking the RoMa Craft Neanderthal HN.

Episode 41 - Just A Couple Of Book Worms Jan 31, 2020

This week Aaron and Mark have on one of their closest friend Mr. Tim Grissom, our resident writer and editor. They talk about some of their favorite authors while smoking the Avo Classic No. 2. Everyone has a writer in them and hopefully by the end of the show you will be inspired and want to write the next classic novel. Grab your cigar and get ready to dive into the world of books and literature.

Episode 40 - Our 20/20 Vision Jan 24, 2020

This week Aaron and Mark lay out their plan for 2020. What we are going to do show wise and what everyone can expect in the coming year. We discuss all of that while smoking and talking about the Room 101 Farce Maduro.

Episode 39 - Look Who's Coming To Dinner. Jan 17, 2020

Aaron, Mark and Doug talk about who they would want at their cigar dinner. The guests include one living, one deceased and one fictional person. We had the Gispert Intenso and gave our choices for our dinner guests. We also give a sendoff to one of the best musicians around while wrapping up with news involving PCA 2020.

Episode 38 - Who Was Little Richard Winking At? Jan 10, 2020

We had a fan favorite back as we welcome former NFL player Garry Lewis to share more crazy stories. We smoked the Tatuaje Gran Cojonu while Garry tells us some stuff about his crossings with Little Richard, Mike Tyson and Bo Jackson. Grab your cigar and listen to one of our most favorite guys around.

Episode 37 - Oh look... Another Top Ten List Jan 03, 2020

End of the year, so everyone knows what that means. Mark and Aaron go over their top cigars of the year and discuss lists sent in by fans of the show. Get ready and make room in your humidor because you are going to need it once you hear what everyone enjoyed this year.

Episode 36 - Introduction to West End Conway Dec 27, 2019

This week the guys go up to the newest West End lounge located in Conway Arkansas. They sit with Brandon and discuss the future of West End and the culture he wants to create in a new city. While talking they smoke the Joya de Nicaragua Cinco Decadas and drank the Dos Cabras Doppelbock by Stone's Throw Brewing.

Episode 35 - What Accessories Will Santa Bring Dec 20, 2019

Aaron and Mark talk about accessories that any cigar lover would want. So if you need some holiday gifts here are a few of our favorites. We go over our favorite cutter, lighter, desktop humidor, travel humidor and a wildcard gift. We smoke the Fuente Anejo 888 and bring you some good cigar news that is happening.

Episode 34 - Bigfoot... UFO's... I want to believe. Dec 13, 2019

This week we bring on Drew from The Art of Men's Cuts and RockSquatch Designs. The guys talk about life in the barber shop and we go deep into the conspiracy of Sasquatch and ufo's. We smoked the San Cristobal Ovation while drinking the Stones Throw Urquhart Wee Heavy. Grab your cigar, your tinfoil hat and get ready for the guys in black suits to show up.

Episode 33 - The Good, The Bad and The Doug Dec 06, 2019

Aaron and Mark sit with Dougie Fresh and smoke the My Father La Promesa while they talked about his new roll as the manager of West End Cigars. They also touch on some news coming out of Massachusetts that flavored and infused cigars could be going away.

Episode 32 - The FNG Nov 29, 2019

Are you ready for the next phase of The Straight Cut? We are. As we welcome Mark as a full time co host we smoke one of his favorites, the Tatuaje Monster Chuck. Tune in and get ready for an episode that might make you look at the world just a little bit better.

Episode 31- End Of An Era, Start Of A New Nov 22, 2019

Change is in the air as Steve is advancing his carer and becoming a rep for Ashton. Him and Aaron sit down and talk about the future as we introduce you to the newest member of The Straight Cut, Mark. We sit and talk about what is ahead as we smoke the Ashton Symmetry.

Episode 30 - Kansas City, Kansas City Here I Come Nov 15, 2019

Aaron takes the show on the road. He stopped by Outlaw Cigar Company and talks with Jacob Walker, the author of the Ten Commandments we discussed a few episodes ago. Grab your cigar as we talk to a fellow listener and supporter of this show.

Episode 29 with Guillermo Alvarez Nov 08, 2019

This week Aaron and Steve welcome Kristoff rep Guillermo Alvarez into the shop. They all smoke the Kristoff Vengeance while talking all about cars, bikes and a special triple edition of Million Dollars. Stone's Throw Amadeus Vienna Lager is on tap too, so grab your cigar and tune in.

Episode 28 Guilty Pleasure Nov 01, 2019

Steve and Aaron talk about some of their guilty pleasures as they smoke the new Alec & Bradley Gatekeeper.

Episode 27 with Chris Harper Oct 25, 2019

This week Aaron has Chris Harper, sales rep from Perdomo. They smoke the Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged Sun Grown and he tells us why this brand just won Best Brand of Nicaragua of 2019 in Cigar Journal. They also enjoyed a few pints of cider from Stone's Throw Brewing, so grab your cigar and find out why Perdomo is a show favorite and also what we would do for a million bucks.

Episode 26 Mid Range Cigars Oct 18, 2019

The guys sit down and talk about their favorite cigars in the $10-$18 range. The smoke one of the new Avo Regional West as they chat and as always end the episode with everyone's favorite game.

Episode 25 - Did You Miss Me? Oct 11, 2019

Steve and Aaron finally get back together and chat about Steve's trip, finding cigar shops when you travel and the West End Cigars 5 Year Anniversary Party. The smoke the Drew Estate Pappy Van Winkle Tradition while they chat.

Episode 24 - The Past, The Present and The Future Oct 04, 2019

This week Aaron and Brandon talk about the past five years as our home shop, West End Cigars gears up for our 5 year anniversary celebration. We talk about where our shop started, where it is and where it will be going. While we take a stroll down memory lane we smoked the RoMa Craft CroMagnon Cranium and had Stone's Throw Riverdale Pale Ale. Grab your drink and cigar and listen to just some of the things that have happened at out home store.

Episode 23 - Inexpensive And Great Do Go Together Sep 27, 2019

Aaron and Doug discuss some of their favorite cigars that are under $10 while smoking the Tatuaje ME II. Not every cigar has to break the bank, so we go over a list that could and should be in your humidor for daily smokes. Grab a cigar and listen, afterwards let us know what you enjoy that is budget friendly.

Episode 22 - 15... 10, 10 Commandments For Cigar Smokers Sep 20, 2019

While Steve is enjoying Rome, Aaron discusses a list of the "Ten Commandments For Cigar Smokers" with Brandon and Josh we got from a listener and not Mount Sinai. We smoked the Perdomo Lot 23 while pairing it with Stone's Throw Brewing Orion Nebula Belgian Blonde. It is a long one this week so go ahead and grab a few cigars and drinks while we go over this list.

Episode 21 - Fantacular Sep 13, 2019

A special thanks to Stones Throw Brewing in Little Rock, AR for the beer of the week, the Zapust Kottbusser. If you get a chance to swing by give it a try and tell them we sent you...

Episode 20 with Paul Rorex Sep 06, 2019

Aaron & Steve sit down with Ashton Rep Paul Rorex. They talk everything Ashton Cigars and life in general. Grab a cigar and a beer and join us.

Episode 19 - Stone's Throw Brewing Aug 30, 2019

The guys sit down with Ian (owner of Stone's Throw Brewing) and Megan (GM of Stone's Throw Stiff Station Taproom) and talk beer and cigars while they smoke the Flor de las Antillas by My Father Cigars. Grab a beer and a cigar and enjoy some great conversation.

Episode 18 - The Wives Aug 23, 2019

The guys sit down with their significant other and talk about being married and getting married and smoke the Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9.

Episode 17 - Silver Screen Stogies Aug 16, 2019

The guys talk about cigars in movies and TV shows. They discuss some of their favorite movie and TV scenes with cigars in them as they smoke the Ashton VSG Torpedo.

Episode 16 - Infused Cigars Aug 09, 2019

Steve & Aaron smoke the Drew Estate Tabak Especial Dulce as they discuss infused cigars. How are they made? What are some of the best? Grab a smoke and give it a listen.

Episode 15 with Garry Lewis Aug 02, 2019

This week Aaron and Steve sat down with former NFL player Garry Lewis and had a great conversation about his life in the huddle, sidelines and locker room. The guys enjoyed the Camacho Triple Maduro while drinking 2019 Imperial Shamus Stout from Stones Throw Brewery.

Episode 14 - Ron's A Coppa Jul 26, 2019

Aaron, Steve & Doug give their answers to "if you can only have one______ what would it be?" while they smoke the Kristoff Ligero Criollio.

Episode 13 - Cigar Media Jul 19, 2019

The guys smoke the LFD Reserva Especial while they talk about some of their favorite cigar media outlets. Grab a cigar and join them.

Episode 12 - IPCPR Jul 12, 2019

Steve is back from the IPCPR trade show in Las Vegas and has all kinds of news to chat about. The guys smoke the Caldwell The King Is Dead as they talk about new cigars, accessories, and big changes coming to the cigar industries biggest event.

Episode 11 with Michael Trover Jul 05, 2019

Aaron sits down and talks with fellow West End Cigars employee Michael Trover. They talk about their favorite podcasts while they smoke the Avo Syncro South American Ritmo and pair it with the Lost 40 Squirrel Sailor IPA.

Episode 10 - Live Herf Jun 28, 2019

The guys do a Q&A with some listeners at West End Cigars.

Episode 9 With AJ Costa Jun 21, 2019

The guys smoke the Archetype Strange Passage as they chat with Ventura Cigars rep AJ Costa.

Episode 8 - Sports Jun 14, 2019

Aaron and Steve smoke the LFD La Nox paired with a local beer from Stone's Throw Brewing in Little Rock, AR as they chat about sports.

Episode 7 - Terms & Tasting Jun 07, 2019

Aaron & Steve smoke the Oliva Serie O while they talk about some of the terms used when describing cigars and what they mean. They also talk about how to use a flavor wheel to help you learn how to pick out flavors in cigars.

Episode 6 with Doug Groves May 31, 2019

The guys talk about cigar culture while they smoke the Tatuaje Black Label and chat with Doug Groves, Tobacconist at West End Cigars in Little Rock, AR.

Episode 5 with Jim Alley May 24, 2019

We chat with Jim Alley, owner of Guillermo's Gourmet Coffee in Little Rock, AR. While we talk we smoke the Herrera Estelí Brazilian Stalk Cut Maduro and pair it with a Brazilian coffee.

Episode 4 - New Cigar Smokers May 17, 2019

We give tips and advice for new cigar smokers and seasoned pros that might not have know some of the tips and tricks. We smoke the Romeo y Julieta 1875 Nicaragua as we talk.

Episode 3 with Will Oraha May 10, 2019

Will is the owner of The Art Of Mens Cuts in Bryant, AR. We chat about how he got started and his experience with cigars. We also hear some great stories from Will and the guys as they smoke the Perdomo Double Aged Connecticut.

Episode 2 with Brandon Mckinney May 03, 2019

We chat with Brandon McKinney, owner of West End Cigars in Little Rock Arkansas, and smoke the Diamond Crown Julius Caeser.

Introductions May 01, 2019

We smoke the La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor as we introduce ourselves and the show. We hope you enjoy and can smoke along with us as you listen.

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