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They Want You To Drink Beyond Meat

Episode  |  June 8th, 2026  |  1 hr 15 mins

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Tony and Fingers review the Stoic Equanimity Justice, a hefty 6x52 cigar with notes of spice, cedar, and earth, and a surprising amount of staying power. They pair it with Jacob’s Pardon Small Batch American Whiskey Batch #2, a 109.3 proof pour that brings vanilla, brown sugar, oak, butterscotch, and enough heat to keep things interesting.

Also on the show: Beyond Meat pivots toward protein drinks, summer grilling and BBQ sides, the bourbon industry slowdown, the 2027 Masters ticket lottery, the rescheduled White House Correspondents Dinner, and why the FCC says you may want to turn off Bluetooth when you are not using it.

Is Your HOA Out of Control?

Episode  |  June 1st, 2026  |  Season 395  |  1 hr 15 mins

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Tony and Fingers ask whether your HOA is out of control as they review the Cuban Seed Cigar Company Cohiba Grand Pyramid and the Cody Road Single Barrel Rye. Plus, Las Vegas buffets disappear, brisket gets expensive, Tony’s Memorial Day brisket cook goes sideways, and a Walmart/Ollie’s toy recall gets weird.

Happy Hour - James E. Pepper Barrel Proof Decanter Bourbon

Episode  |  May 30th, 2026  |  36 mins 53 secs

and defiance beef., cuba’s latest bluster, gas mileage, peanut butter and mayonnaise crimes, tony and fingers review james e. pepper barrel proof decanter bourbon and continue with the my father la gran oferta lancero. plus: forgotten lunches, used car prices

Tony and Fingers review James E. Pepper Barrel Proof Decanter Bourbon and continue with the My Father La Gran Oferta Lancero. Plus: forgotten lunches, peanut butter and mayonnaise crimes, Cuba’s latest bluster, used car prices, gas mileage, and Defiance Beef.

Happy Hour - My Father La Gran Oferta Lancero

Episode  |  May 30th, 2026  |  38 mins 52 secs

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Tony and Fingers light up the My Father La Gran Oferta Lancero, a 7.5 x 38 smoke with an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, Cuban-seed binder, and Nicaraguan filler. Also on the Happy Hour: Tony talks about his early-morning Indy 500 tradition, Fingers considers upgrading his Masterbuilt Gravity Series grill, and the guys get into Memorial Day barbecue plans, brisket strategy, ribs, grill deals, Cracker Barrel’s summer giveaway, Allegiant Air filling part of the Spirit Airlines void, and whether ordering Cracker Barrel for delivery is a crime against the Republic.

How To Get Your Memorial Day Grill Going Great!!

Episode  |  May 25th, 2026  |  1 hr 15 mins

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Tony and Fingers kick off Memorial Day weekend with Indy 500 traditions, brisket plans, grill deals, and the eternal debate over whether Cracker Barrel should ever be delivered.

Plus: old-school lunches nobody sees much anymore, Allegiant Air filling Spirit Airlines’ void, used car chaos, EV range anxiety, and why the radio call of the Indianapolis 500 is still something special.

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Happy Hour - Mayor Pingree Small Batch Red Label Bourbon

Episode  |  May 23rd, 2026  |  36 mins 59 secs

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Tony and Fingers pour Mayor Pingree Small Batch Red Label Bourbon from Valentine Distilling. Also on this Happy Hour: Jack Daniel’s reportedly saying no to a massive Brown-Forman offer, why Malört keeps showing up in people’s feeds, St. Elmo’s shrimp cocktail, hot wings, blue cheese vs. ranch, cigar note-taking, Fingers’ deeply troubling food diary, the cars thieves love most, Byron Allen buying BuzzFeed, older trucks, Chevy Avalanches, and why Defiance Beef may be the better place to spend your money.

Happy Hour - The K by Karen Berger Connecticut Toro

Episode  |  May 23rd, 2026  |  38 mins 43 secs

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Tony and Fingers light up The K by Karen Berger Connecticut Toro, a soft box-pressed 6 x 52 Connecticut. Also on this Happy Hour: the proper way to reheat leftover pizza, why skillet pizza may be the superior method, Tony’s appliance-unplugging habits, cigar humidor headaches, Subway’s continued decline, Eric Clapton getting hit by a fan-thrown record, concert etiquette, Weird Al and Rod Stewart.

Paranoia! Do You Unplug Your Toaster After Using It?

Episode  |  May 18th, 2026  |  1 hr 15 mins

Try a pizza omelet for breakfast. Or anytime. Do you unplug your toaster when you leave the house? Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat Drink Smoke.

Reviews Of The Kristoff Veinte Twentieth Anniversary And Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon - Do You Miss Going To The Video Store?

Episode  |  June 10th, 2024  |  54 mins 13 secs

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The cigar review: Kristoff Veinte Twentieth Anniversary.
The drink review: Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon.

Topics this week include:

Bartenders reveal the 10 drinks you should NEVER order in a crowded bar.
Gen Zers aren’t having children because of this scary reason.
Aldi just announced a major change to grocery prices.
M&M's released a new flavor.
Do you miss going to the video store?

All that and much more on episode 293 of Eat Drink Smoke!

Reviews Of The Cohiba Serie M Reserva Roja And Crown Royal Blackberry Whisky Lemonade -- Have Americans Forgotten Their Manners?

Episode  |  June 3rd, 2024  |  55 mins 11 secs

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Tony and Fingers' cigar review: Cohiba Serie M Reserva Roja.
Their drink review: Crown Royal Blackberry Whisky Lemonade.

Topics this week include:
60 practical Father’s Day gifts your dad will actually use.
29 things literally every single millennial had in their parents' house growing up in the '90s.
High-paying remote work jobs are fading fast.
Have Americans forgotten their manners?

All that, and much more, is on episode 292 of Eat Drink Smoke.

Reviews Of The La Gloria Cubana Spirit Of The Lady And Jefferson’s Ocean Aged At Sea Rye -- And Recipes For Your Next Cookout!

Episode  |  May 27th, 2024  |  54 mins 11 secs

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The cigar review: La Gloria Cubana Spirit of the Lady.
The drink review: Jefferson’s Ocean Aged at Sea Rye.

Topics this week include:
15 healthy light beers to drink this summer - Bonus review of Blue Moon Light.
There is still time to enjoy some of the best Memorial Day restaurant deals of 2024.
50 great Memorial Day recipes for your holiday cookout.
Amazon plans to give Alexa an AI overhaul — and a monthly subscription price.

All that and much more on episode 291 of Eat Drink Smoke!

Reviews Of The Red Anchor Admiral And Barrell Vantage - Is Starbucks In Real Trouble?

Episode  |  May 20th, 2024  |  54 mins 11 secs

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Tony and Fingers' cigar review: Red Anchor Admiral.
Their drink review: Barrell Vantage.

Topics this week include:
Are Americans losing their taste for Starbucks?
A Tinder survey says men and women misinterpret what they want from dating apps.
Uber launches bus shuttle service, expands Costco tie-up to woo price-conscious users.
Fingers has a shuttle story.
How should you order a steak?

All that, and much more, is on episode 290 of Eat Drink Smoke.

Reviews Of The Arturo Fuente Hemingway Masterpiece And Sullivan's Black Marble Stout - Who Wants To Bet On Skee-Ball?

Episode  |  May 13th, 2024  |  54 mins 8 secs

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The cigar review: Arturo Fuente Hemingway Masterpiece.
The drink review: Sullivan's Black Marble Stout.

Topics this week include:
Fingers bought a new "grill."
How much have fast-food prices gone up since 2020?
A North Carolina cafe customer is nailed by $2,000 in charges after workers posted her credit card online.
Dave & Buster’s will soon allow customers to bet on arcade games.
The guys answer a listener's question about cigars and beginners.

All that and much more on episode 289 of Eat Drink Smoke!

Reviews Of The Asylum Insanity Later And Silver Grove Straight Bourbon Whiskey - What Bedtime Habit Is Ruining Your Relationship?

Episode  |  May 6th, 2024  |  55 mins 10 secs

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Tony and Fingers' cigar review: The Asylum Insanity Later.
Their drink review: Silver Grove Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

Topics this week include:
What does the latest news about McDonald's say about the US economy?
If you’re not feeling happy in life, say goodbye to these daily habits.
Ploys supermarkets use to trick you into spending more.
A bedtime habit that may be ruining your relationship.

All that, and much more, is on episode 288 of Eat Drink Smoke.

Reviews Of The Micallef Blue And Sonoma Cherrywood Rye - The Clock Is Ticking For TikTok

Episode  |  April 29th, 2024  |  54 mins 15 secs

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The cigar review: Micallef Blue.
The drink review: Sonoma Cherrywood Rye.

Dan Thompson of Micallef Cigars talked to Tony at the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show in Las Vegas. They discussed Micallef's history, family involvement in the cigar business, brand strategy, and the industry's handling of inflation.

Other topics this week include:
Congress just passed a potential TikTok ban. Now what?
The best Amazon Mother’s Day gifts for 2024. What did Tony do with this information?
Should handwriting be taught in school? A debate rages as American IQs drop.

All that and much more on episode 287 of Eat Drink Smoke!

Reviews Of The HOF By David Ortiz And Green River Wheated Bourbon - Is Stupidity Sexism? Plus, An Interview With Ram Rodriguez

Episode  |  April 22nd, 2024  |  56 mins 14 secs

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Tony and Fingers' cigar review: HOF by David Ortiz.
Their drink review: Green River Wheated Bourbon.

Tony spoke with Ram Rodriguez of Artista Cigars. They discussed how Ram teamed up with David Ortiz to develop the HOF Cigar, Artista's growth and the lighting of a cigar with a BIC.

Other topics this week include:
Caitlin Clark's press conference turns awkward after a cringeworthy icebreaker from a reporter.
Antisemitic hate crimes surge 45% in NYC in 2024.
Metallica frontman James Hetfield gets a tattoo made with late Motorhead star Lemmy’s ashes.
O.J. Simpson's death makes many miss Norm Macdonald.

All that, and much more, is on episode 286 of Eat Drink Smoke.

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