Sticks and Stories
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.
Sticks and Stories
Part 2: Talking Cigars with guest Kay of Smoke in the Desert
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The Sticks:
- Anejo, Fuente - Tina
- CT Reserva, My Father - Kay
- CT, Trevors - Lonnie (from Cigar rolling event)
The Story: Within this episode, Kay discusses more about her cigar experience in the Valley discussing the beginning of "Ladies Nite" at Fox in Old Town; while Tina and Lonnie also comment on their experiences with cigar culture. Kay introduces us to Smoke in the Desert . The panel discusses the basic advantage of cigar culture which helps to break down barriers, allowing folks to relate on levels unlike any other. Tune in now!
Location of Event:
This episode was recorded at Fumar in Phoenix, AZ in February 2026
Lounge / Cigar Shop Mentions:
- Fumar: traditional, quiet (has 1 location but hosts many events nationwide)
- Churchills: traditional (there are 2 other locations)
- Trevor's : has food and lively (has 4 locations)
- Magnum’s: Speakeasy (off 101 at 7th)
- Fox's: entertaining and lively (has 2 locations and 1 coming soon)
- Ambassador's: traditional-upscale (has 2 locations)
Out of State Mentions (on part 1)
- La Casa (Detroit, MI and other locations)
- Boozilla Cigar Lounge (Detroit, MI)
- Boston Cigar Club (Charlestown, MA)
- Stanza's (the one I could not remember...lol) Boston, MA
- Cuban Creations (New Orleans, LA)
- listen to the podcast for more....
Cigar Education….
- The IACS’ Cigar Sommelier Certificate
- Certified Cigar Sommelier Tobacconist (CCST)
Wine we had during this podcast
Caravan Collection by Darioush
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Other Mentions:
- Haus of Health w/Kody who discusses health & smoking HERE
- Wrapped in Smoke
- Previous episode with Kyree HERE
- Cigar & Coffee Meet
For audiences 21 and older.
