Hot Ashes Podcast
The Hot Ashes Podcast is where cigars, conversation, and camaraderie come together. Hosted by veterans and longtime friends, the show blends sharp humor, real talk, and storytelling straight from the cigar lounge. One week it’s swapping war stories, the next it’s debating music, movies, leadership, or life’s big questions—no script, no filters, just unfiltered conversation and good bourbon. Whether you’re lighting up a cigar or just looking for a seat at the table, Hot Ashes delivers laughs, insight, and the kind of banter you’d expect from a crew that’s seen a little of everything.
Hot Ashes Podcast
Episode 17 (Board Games, Bourbon & Bad Decisions- Holiday Episode)
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The Hot Ashes crew is back in the lounge for a laid‑back, post‑Christmas hang. After the usual rundown of what everyone’s drinking and smoking, the conversation wanders through holiday chaos, shop shenanigans, and a surprising amount of book talk.
We recap the Christmas party at the cigar shop – from potluck food and decorations to the wildly competitive White Elephant gift exchange (custom decanter, fishing rod, whiskey battles, and why the limit needs to go from $25 to $50 next year).
The crew also dives into family and holiday games:
- Classic board games like Masterpiece, The Game of Life, Trivial Pursuit, Hues & Cues, and Uno
- A full‑on “Christmas gauntlet” of party games involving flip cup, beer pong twists, and ornament challenges that end with everyone sweating
In between laughs, they get into books and reading habits – favorite fiction and non‑fiction, leadership and self‑improvement reads, and how hard it is to balance serious stuff like Lean Six Sigma with just enjoying a good story like The Princess Bride or Red Rising.
It’s cigars, bourbon, Christmas chaos, and good conversation – classic Hot Ashes Podcast.
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