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.
Episodes
36 episodes
Master of Flavor—In the Kitchen and the Humidor (Chef Melvin Griffin)
Cigars:Sombremesa Tapa Negra (new, June 2026) by Dunbarton & Trust, Melvin
Part 2: PHX Cigar Week - Smoke 'N the Desert
(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 p...
Part 1: PHX Cigar Week - Smoke 'N the Desert Talk
Cigars:Mexican Experiment, Tatauje (Panel)
Gary's Stories: Vietnam Mandela Effect ca. 1971
CigarsRed Meat Lovers by Dunbarton & Trust (Tina)JFR, Titan (Gary)
We Got The Connect: w/Troy and Ron of Cigars & Coffee Co.
Sticks: Wise Blood by ATL Cigar Co (formerly distributed by Luciano, but ended in 2024 ). For the podcast table. Facings usually follow local figures in gre...
Second Time Around w/Carlos of @naked_cigars
Sticks: Purple Pledge, by Casa Carillo (aged almost a decade). Tina highly recommends and argues its largely underrated, Carlos gives it an “good, not exciting” and Gar...
Women History Month Feature: Christine of Ambassador Fine Cigars
Special Feature celebrating Women's Day (3/8) and Women's History Month (March). In this Feature we host Christine of Ambassador Fine Cigars in Phoenix, Arizona (PV). The Sticks:
Part 2: Talking Cigars with guest Kay of Smoke in the Desert
The Sticks:Anejo, Fuente - TinaCT Reserva, My Father - Kay CT, Trevors - Lo...
Talking Cigars with guest Kay of Smoke in the Desert
The Sticks: Anejo, Fuente - TinaCT Reserva, My Father - Kay CT, Trevor...
A true Sticks & Stories Episode feat. Kyree: Part 2
The Sticks: Padron 1926 Serie - Kyree Norteno, Esteli Herrara (discontinued) -Tina (not mentioned but it's what I smoked during this episode). Available a...
A true Sticks & Stories Episode feat. Kyree: He discusses sticks, life values and more...
The Sticks: Padron 1926 Serie - Kyree Norteno, Esteli Herrara (discontinued) -Tina (not mentioned but it's what I smoked during this episode). Available a...
Sam's Episode: Cigars, cigars and cigars....
The Sticks: Esteban Carreras 211 - SamMeat Lover's (Dunbarton & Trust) -Tina ...
Cigars, Airplane Business and a Rolex w/co-host Gary
The Sticks: JFR and Plasencia The Story: Within this episode, we learn more about the airplane sales business from co-host Gary and the importance of situational awareness. Location of Event:
Carlos of @naked_cigars: We talk Cigars, Military and Ghosts
Sticks: BattleBorn, by EP Carrillo now Casa Carrillo, limited production (@trevorsliquor). Also they are at @churchillsaz
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Creators Corner: Extended Version. Last episode for 2025!
Sticks: Oliva V Serie: Melanio, 70 ring gauge specially made for Fox CigarDunbarton
Creators Corner: Cigar Talk & a Sci-fi review, Wandering Earth
Sticks: Oliva V Serie: Melanio, 70 ring gauge specially made for Fox CigarDunbarton
Holistic Ash, Part 2 w/Kodi of Haus of Health
Sticks: Fuente, Anejo 888 (Anejo comes out twice a year, around father's day and during the part later in the year)
Holistic Ash, Part 1 w/Kodi of Haus of Health
Sticks: Fuente, Anejo 888 (Anejo comes out twice a year, around father's day and during the part later in the year)
Aqua Ember Drift
The Sticks: El Septimo, King Sargon CT ChurchillTatuaje, The JekyllTatuaje, The HydeThe Story: In this episode of Sticks and Stories, we have special guest Amber who explains how she...
Cigar Lounge Conversations: Review of I,Robot w/Lonnie
We recorded two episode today (last Monday in September 2025). The Sticks: Here we are finishing up CAO -Stokk cigar while Lonnie tests the waters with something new. The Stories: Lonnie reviews Asimo...
Gary's Stories: Flipping Loaches
We are sharing a story from Gary on his pre-Vietnam tour. Today Gary discusses a training exercise which didn't go as planned. Mentions: Loach helicopter:
Ace of Ashes, Part 3 w/Cortez feat. Lonnie (edited) -2nd half
We got great feedback and viewership for the poker chat with Cortez so he's back to talk more about the craft. Today Cortez continues the conversation on mastering Poker play and distinguishes between a Poker Player and someone who ...
Ace of Ashes, Part 3 w/Cortez feat. Lonnie -Unedited version
***Unedited version***. Outtakes, etc. We got great feedback and viewership for the poker chat with Cortez so he's back to talk more about the craft. Today Cortez continues the conversat...
