Today on the show: The U.S. becomes pirates and grabs a massive tanker in a high-seas move, uS floats the idea of checking tourists’ Facebook pages, and—because why not—Marco Rubio apparently has a favorite font. We run through the new “monogamy rankings,” look at fresh U.S. tariffs aimed squarely at cigars, check out JC Newman’s latest humidor creation, and salute Hooten Young for holding the line. Then a quick what’s the score. All that and more on today’s episode.
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Tanzania is rolling out heavy police presence ahead of Independence Day festivities, a grizzly bear attack on a group of kids is making national headlines, and Oreo is trying to clean up its act with a new “healthy” option. Over in the cigar world, the Punch Princesas are landing in Cyprus, Rebellion is shipping out The Beast and Screaming Skull, and Aladino might be beating a dead horse with its latest move. The CRA Winter Sampler is dropping just in time for the season—and of course, we wrap it all up with a quick What’s the Score!
On today’s show: Florida drivers — here’s what you need to know before you get pulled over. Australia becomes the first country in the world to outlaw social media for kids. Paramount is all in and making big moves. Over in the cigar world, HBTC says farewell, Riverside Cigars is celebrating, Drew Estate has a new friend in the nether regions, Vector Humidors is playing peekaboo, Don Emanuel is expanding, and we wrap it all up with a mini round of “What’s The Score.”
This episode of the Down to Herf is a heavy hitter as we light up the Opus X 25th Anniversary and break down whether this legendary cigar still earns its crown. We dive into the history of the Opus X brand, how it changed the cigar world, and what makes the 25th Anniversary release so special. From there, we jump into the Bills’ big win over the Bengals, what it means moving forward, and wrap it all up by talking through that soul-crushing holiday and end-of-year burnout everyone is feeling right now.This week’s Patrol Gone Wild is absolute chaos featuring a Baltimore firefighter arrested for allegedly pleasing himself in public places you truly wouldn’t believe, a wild fight in Detroit that somehow escalates into a full-blown car theft, and a foot pursuit that ends with a vinyl fence giving its life in the line of duty.Caleb’s News brings the heat with new release announcements from Crowned Heads and Davidoff, while on the whiskey side, Wilderness Trail enters the chat with three brand new expressions that have us paying very close attention.Cigar: Opus X 25th AnniversaryA huge thank you to our show sponsors Crowned Heads Cigars, Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust, and Small Batch Cigars! Make sure you're checking them out for all of your cigar needs!https://www.crownedheads.comhttps://www.dunbartoncigars.comhttps://www.smallbatchcigar.com'Use Code "HERF" For 10% off your order (Some Exclusions Apply)Join The After Herf Show on Patreon Now!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DownToHerfPodcastVisit our Social Media Pages for News and More!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downtoherfpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downtoherfpodcast/
Now Today on the show: 2026 is shaping up to be the year to be naked on a boat in Florida, Netflix has come a long way since the days of mailing DVDs, and Dave Portnoy is demanding an investigation. In cigars, Warfighter isn’t heading east, there are no new cigar bars on the horizon, the CAA is making changes, and a new documentary on the Oliva family just dropped—we’ve got the first review. Then we wrap it all up with the industry’s favorite game: “What’s The Score!”
On today’s show: Amazon hints at ditching USPS, Cloudflare faceplants again, and the internet wants Al Michaels to finally hang it up. JC Newman ships the long-awaited Sarzedas, J16 makes its debut, and Crowned Heads rolls out its new TAA exclusive. Then we wrap it all up with the industry’s favorite game—What’s The Score?
On today’s show Small Business is shrinking and with it valuable jobs, Don’t eat shredded cheese!
Avoid the Winter Vomit Disease!, and In sports The Money Makers Give a bad tip! In Cigars China is ramping up some accessory production, we have more Elie Blue products offered, Foundation is going North and then an update about the Davidoff Layoffs!
On today’s show: YouTube is wrapping up your year in videos, and there’s a full-blown Code Red happening over at ChatGPT HQ. In cigar news, SOTL certifies Burn, Crowned Heads is thunder-kissing its way into the headlines, Espinosa has something big cooking for February, and Aganorsa drops the Aoki. And of course… we close it out with the industry’s favorite game — What’s the Score?
n this episode we light up the United Gold Star 2025 and recap our Thanksgiving — from the relatives we survived to the ones we’re not inviting back — before jumping into Christmas prep and unveiling an Italian Elf on the Shelf alternative powered by tradition, superstition, and intense judgmental staring. We also discuss the rising tension between the US and Venezuela, because nothing says holiday spirit like international conflict. Patrol Gone Wild brings us a firsthand lesson in groin vulnerability, a counter-protester with a last name you’d think we made up, and a demonstration of how efficiently German police handle traffic-blocking protestors. In Caleb’s News, we get new releases from Principle and Tatuaje, and on the whiskey side Lasso Motel announces a special bottle that we fully expect to “buy for someone else” and then keep for ourselves.Cigar: United Gold Star RobustoA huge thank you to our show sponsors Crowned Heads Cigars, Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust, and Small Batch Cigars! Make sure you're checking them out for all of your cigar needs!https://www.crownedheads.comhttps://www.dunbartoncigars.comhttps://www.smallbatchcigar.com'Use Code "HERF" For 10% off your order (Some Exclusions Apply)Join The After Herf Show on Patreon Now!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DownToHerfPodcastVisit our Social Media Pages for News and More!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downtoherfpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downtoherfpodcast/
On today’s show: Oxford unveils its brand-new Word of the Year, and the White House releases fresh details on President Trump’s MRI. In sports, ESPN is pushing its chips in and betting big on a new strategy. In cigar news, Gellis Family Cigars sends the Absolutos Lonsdale to Stogies World Class Cigars, Ellie Blue returns with even more new releases, Hooten Young steps deeper into the Special Operations game, and JC Newman continues restoring Tampa’s cigar legacy.
On todays show
Over 12K flights delayed yesterday on the busiest travel day of the year.
Gas prices at a all time low in four years
Today is cyber Monday
If you were given a $2,000 tariff ‘rebate check,’ what would you do with the money?
Former Bengals QB leads his alma mater to title in 1st year as head coach
In Cigars news
Slate Blue Lighting Sky getting a 2026 release
A new Holiday Bauble 2025
And James Bond Gets a second cigar
Then we have a the industry’s favorite game What’s The Score
Replay Episode: The Erik Espinosa Interview — Special Edition
To celebrate this Friday night’s big ticketed event in the Hustler Private Lounge, we’re bringing back one of our most popular conversations — the unfiltered, hilarious, and surprisingly deep sit-down with Erik Espinosa.
In this replay, Erik talks shop, drops gems, breaks balls, and gives that signature Espinosa energy that always lights up the studio.
Whether you’re coming to the event or just want to relive a classic, this episode sets the tone for an unforgettable night at Hustler.
Today we have a new Trump County in Central Florida. The Chaos of Thanksgiving travel is upon us. US Retail Spending sagged in the third quarter and a Cambell soup executive is caught saying “Soup is for poor people”. We also have a couple of cigar news stories and then a mini game of what’s the score! All this on episode 418 of A Cigar Hustler Podcast Every week day!
On today’s show walking in the park are firing up weed sales, Home Depot isn’t doing so hot and a new women’s basketball league is shooting hoops. In cigars Guy Fieri has blown it now,, Roma has been crafting again, Duran Cigars is making a Duran cigar and HVC is hot out of the over all this and more on todays A Cigar Hustlers Podcast Every week day!
This week the Down to Herf Podcast dives into the newly-released Viaje Vampire Dust Red — we break down the flavor profile, burn, strength dynamics, and how it stacks up against other Viaje seasonal drops. We also talk about the approaching Thanksgiving holiday, the somber passing of Jerry’s beloved Yorkie Missy, and the escalating narco-state protest tensions in Mexico.Patrol Gone Wild this week features a thief who discovered why you don’t cut into live copper wiring, a woman who decided throwing a drink at a police officer was a wise life choice (it wasn’t), and a bizarre attempted Haitian island takeover involving recruited homeless men.Caleb’s News brings cigar-world updates with fresh releases from Cavalier and Davidoff, and on the whiskey side a limited drop announcement from Blade and Bow rounds things out.Cigar: Viaje Vampire Dust Red A huge thank you to our show sponsors Crowned Heads Cigars, Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust, and Small Batch Cigars! Make sure you're checking them out for all of your cigar needs!https://www.crownedheads.comhttps://www.dunbartoncigars.comhttps://www.smallbatchcigar.com'Use Code "HERF" For 15% off your order (Some Exclusions Apply)Join The After Herf Show on Patreon Now!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DownToHerfPodcastVisit our Social Media Pages for News and More!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downtoherfpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downtoherfpodcast/
On Today’s Podcast, we hit the biggest stories you need to know:
• Thanksgiving grocery “discounts” that aren’t what they seem
• Netflix making a surprising move to chase Warner Bros Discovery
• AI toys causing major safety concerns for parents
• The NBA and NFL chasing massive European expansion
• Big shakeups at JR Cigar, Casa de Montecristo & Santa Clara
• The Powstanie War Bear of Mass Destruction officially drops and the media have questions
• Updates on the California UTL lawsuit
• Plus today’s round of “What’s The Score?” and as always our Listener of the Week
In Todays show Trump talks about the Epstein files, Toysr us is back for Christmas, and the government is turned back on but not so fast…then in cigars news Corwnheads, Foundation and Trinidad have new cigars
Mikey outdoes himself again with a rare, up-close look at one of the industry’s true icons. This special episode dives into the personal side of Pete Johnson of Tatuaje Cigars — the stories, the growth, the moments that shaped him beyond the blends. A can’t-miss conversation with one of the most influential figures in the cigar world.
On Today’s show we break down why people are suddenly jumping into gritty, hard-labor jobs as the cushy office gigs dry up. Then we dig into the wild toll-text scams stealing over a billion dollars, Epstein Files in their on again off again trend is back on and the latest cigar drops from Black Label and La Palina. We wrap up with a quick tour of America’s strangest roadside attractions. Light up and enjoy.
The Down to Herf podcast brings two special guests to the table: ESPN’s Rich Gainer and cigar-industry insider Max Bichler. We kicked things off with a little bit of everything on the sports side before sliding straight into some behind-the-scenes cigar industry talk that only Max could deliver.
Patrol Gone Wild delivered a trilogy of chaos this week a Back to the Future–style crime bust, a storage unit drug operation that unraveled fast, and a criminal who literally got lassoed into custody.
Caleb’s News closed out the show with fresh drops from Crowned Heads and Black Label Trading Co, plus a look at the newly announced Boss Hog from WhistlePig on the whiskey front.
Cigar: L’Atelier Cote D’Or 2019 A huge thank you to our show sponsors Crowned Heads Cigars, Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust, and Small Batch Cigars! Make sure you're checking them out for all of your cigar needs!https://www.crownedheads.comhttps://www.dunbartoncigars.comhttps://www.smallbatchcigar.com'Use Code "HERF" For 15% off your order (Some Exclusions Apply)Join The After Herf Show on Patreon Now!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DownToHerfPodcastVisit our Social Media Pages for News and More!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downtoherfpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downtoherfpodcast/