Tony Katz
Host of Eat Drink Smoke
Tony Katz is the host of the award winning Tony Katz and the Morning News on 93.1FM WIBC in Indianapolis, in addition to the regionally syndicated Tony Katz Today. His shows focus on culture and politics without the punditry. Tony's shows are the official go to in the Midwest for news, information and a take that no else in America has even thought of yet.
Eat! Drink! Smoke! is the podcast about the things he doesn't get to share enough about on air - good bourbon, fantastic cigars and must-have food. Tony reviews drinks, cigars and food from all over, along with talking about the news and culture of the day with great friends.
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Tony Katz has hosted 359 Episodes.
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He Wanted A Lion On The Sidelines! Reviews Of The US Regional Exclusive From Cavalier Genève Cigars And Bondstone Double Oak Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Sebastien Decoppet Interview
Episode | August 7th, 2023 | 56 mins 30 secs
60 minute check-in, aaron rodgers, bondstone double oak kentucky straight bourbon whiskey, cavalier genève cigars, cell phone addiction, dan campbell, detroit lions, frontier airlines, lion on sideline, travel
This week, Tony and Fingers reviewed The US Regional Exclusive from Cavalier Genève Cigars and Bondstone Double Oak Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
Tony interviewed Sebastien Decoppet, Founder of Cavalier Genève Cigars at the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show in Las Vegas. They discussed how Sebastien started in the cigar business, the US cigar market, and his US Regional Exclusive Cigar.
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Did Hulk Hogan Put Wedding Etiquette In A Sleeper Hold? Reviews Of The La Vereda No. 50 And John J. Bowman Single Barrel Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Guest Jon Huber
Episode | July 31st, 2023 | 54 mins 28 secs
cheap us vacations, crowned heads, ernesto perez-carrillo, hulk hogan, inflation, john j. bowman single barrel virginia straight bourbon whiskey, jon huber, la vereda no. 50 cigar, pca trade show, subway, wedding etiquette, wwe
This week, Tony and Fingers reviewed The La Vereda No. 50 CIgar from Crowned Heads and John. J. Bowman Single Barrel Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
Also, Tony interviewed Jon Huber of Crowned Heads at the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show in Las Vegas. They discussed the future of Crowned Heads post-pandemic, Jon's latest collaboration with Ernesto Perez-Carrillo, and his new "OZ Heads" Podcast.
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She Tried To Hire A Hitman Online? Reviews Of The Las 6 Provincias ZDT From Espinosa Cigars And Jack Daniel’s Sinatra Select
Episode | July 24th, 2023 | 53 mins 39 secs
erik espinosa, espinosa cigars, frank sinatra, guy fieri, jack daniels sinatra select, knuckle sandwich, las 6 provincias zdt, nfl training camp, the washington commanders
This week, Tony and Fingers reviewed The Las 6 Provincias ZDT from Espinosa Cigars and Jack Daniel’s Sinatra Select.
Tony sat down with Erik Espinosa at the PCA Trade Show in Las Vegas to talk about the latest developments at Espinosa Cigars and their relationship with Guy Fieri that produced the Knuckle Sandwich.Other topics this week include:
More bad travel experiences because of the TSA.
Passengers aboard a Las Vegas flight pass out while awaiting takeoff in triple-digit temperatures.
NFL training camp has opened!
The Washington Commanders were sold!
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PCA 2023, Interview With Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson - Reviews Of The El Patrón Laguito No. 6 From Eighty5 Cigars And Kentucky Vintage Original Sour Mash Bourbon
Episode | July 17th, 2023 | 54 mins 57 secs
chad “ochocinco” johnson, eighty5 cigars, el patrón laguito no. 6, harrah's, las vegas, pca 2023, the lounge at harrah's, the venetian
This week, Tony and Fingers reviewed The El Patrón Laguito No. 6 from Eighty5 Cigars and Kentucky Vintage Original Sour Mash Bourbon.
Tony sat down with Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson to discuss his new line of premium cigars -- Eighty5 Cigars.
Other topics this week include:
The 2023 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show.
Airline passengers gone wild, again!
You may run into a problem flying out of Las Vegas.
Tony and Fingers had Vegas adventures.
10 bad habits you probably inherited from your parents. -
What Is Happening At ESPN? Reviews Of Correnti Cigars And The Urban Chestnut Brewing Company Black Lager
Episode | July 10th, 2023 | 54 mins 15 secs
artificial sweetener, correnti cigars, diet coke, espn, espn layoffs, joey chestnut, nathan's hot dog eating contest, toronto, urban chestnut brewing company black lager, who, world health organization
This week, Tony and Fingers reviewed a Correnti Cigar and the Urban Chestnut Brewing Company Black Lager.
Their Correnti Cigars were rolled seven days before the show. The guys wondered if they should smoke them, or let them rest in the EDS humidor for sixty days. They ultimately decided to smoke those cigars! How were they?
Other topics discussed include:
The WHO is expected to announce the sweetener used in Diet Coke may cause cancer.
The crazy news week while Tony was on vacation.
Joey Chestnut does it again.
The ESPN Layoffs. -
Who Needs A Summer Cocktail? Review Of The Camacho Factory Unleashed 3 And A Conversation With Chef Joe Gatto
Episode | July 3rd, 2023 | 54 mins 9 secs
amazon, amazon prime, at&t, camacho factory unleashed 3, chef joe gatto, cocktails, cord cutting, directtv, fed, from scratch, ftc, independence day, interest rate hikes, kentucky stepfather, lawsuit, mixed drinks, plutotv, tommy j
This week, Tony and Fingers reviewed the Camacho Factory Unleashed 3 and
Independence Day/mixed summer drinks! They sampled the Kentucky Stepfather and Tommy J cocktails. Plus, an interview with Chef Joe Gatto of PlutoTV's 'From Scratch' and much more on this episode of Eat Drink Smoke! -
Stay Away From That Soda! Reviews Of The My Father Flor de Las Antillas Cigar And Jack Daniels Single Barrel Rye
Episode | June 26th, 2023 | 54 mins 12 secs
gen z, get your steps in, jack daniels single barrel rye, my father flor de las antillas cigar, pop, relationship advice, relationships, soda, tipping, walk 10000 steps
This week, Tony and Fingers reviewed The My Father Flor de Las Antillas Cigar and Jack Daniels Single Barrel Rye.
Topics this week include:
The soda brands you need to stay away from -- right now!
You can get paid to walk 10,000 steps. Yes, you!
Gen Zers have a tipping problem.
The ‘most successful’ relationships follow these 8 rules...All that and much more on episode 243 of Eat! Drink! Smoke!
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How Much Money Do You Need To Stop? Reviews Of The La Flor Dominicana Solis Cigar And Hard Truth Sweet Mash Rye Whiskey
Episode | June 19th, 2023 | 56 mins 11 secs
auto mechanic shortage, florida, florida homeowners, hard truth sweet mash rye whiskey, la flor dominicana solis, san francisco crime, san francisco mall closed, what is rich
This week, Tony and Fingers reviewed the La Flor Dominicana Solis Cigar and Hard Truth Sweet Mash Rye Whiskey.
Topics this week include:Auto shops are struggling to find trained mechanics amid a national shortage.
How much money do you need to call yourself rich?
San Francisco mall owner hands property back to the bank as exodus continues.
Florida homeowners terrorized by masked strangers in new 'very evil prank'. -
Does Lululemon's Shoplifting Policy Make Its Stores More Dangerous? Reviews Of The Angel Cuesta By J.C. Newman And Wyoming Whiskey Double Cask Straight Bourbon.
Episode | June 12th, 2023 | 54 mins 25 secs
angel cuesta, chris licht, cnn, coke, fox news, healthy snacks, j.c. newman, lululemon, tip fatigue, tipping, tucker carlson, twitter, wyoming whiskey double cask straight bourbon
This week, Tony and Fingers reviewed the Angel Cuesta by J.C. Newman and Wyoming Whiskey Double Cask Straight Bourbon. Topics this week include:
Americans are at the "tipping point" over persistent tip requests.
Lululemon's CEO stands by the decision to fire employees who intervened in a robbery.
7 'Healthy' breakfast orders with more sugar than a can of Coke.
CNN execs depart network just hours after CEO Chris Licht Is fired.
Tucker Carlson's first Twitter broadcast racked up over 13 million views in less than 3 hours. -
Will Bud Light Recover From This? Reviews Of The New World Oscuro Cigar By AJ Fernandez And O.K.I. Reserve Blended Bourbon Whiskey
Episode | June 5th, 2023 | 54 mins 24 secs
7 brands americans love, amazon, brisket, bud light, cigar imports 2023, let's go bbq, modelo especial, new world oscuro cigar by aj fernandez, o.k.i. reserve blended bourbon whiskey
This week, Tony and Fingers reviewed the New World Oscuro Cigar by AJ Fernandez and O.K.I. Reserve Blended Bourbon Whiskey.
Topics this week include:
Tony and Fingers both had a holiday brisket adventure. America’s national beer could soon be Mexican as Memorial Day weekend sales drop plunges Bud Light further into crisis. What are the 7 most loved brands in America? First Quarter 2023 Cigar Imports Decline. Amazon wants employees to come back to the office.
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Camacho Cigars, Penelope Bourbon, City Barbecue Ribs And Let's Go BBQ!
Episode | May 29th, 2023 | 54 mins 21 secs
am radio, bbq ribs, camacho american barrel aged cigar, city barbecue, ford, let's go bbq, netflix, penelope architect straight bourbon, tina turner
This week, Tony and Fingers reviewed the Camacho American Barrel Aged cigar and Penelope Architect Straight Bourbon.
Topics this week include:The 10 restaurant chains that serve the best ribs - plus a review of City BBQ Ribs.
The legacy of Tina Turner.
Ford reverses plan to ditch AM radio.
Netflix started a password-sharing crackdown in the United States.
The debut of Tony and Fingers' new book, Let's Go BBQ! -
Why Some Parents Are Ruining Little League Baseball - Reviews Of The La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor And Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon
Episode | May 22nd, 2023 | 54 mins 21 secs
cleaning your grill, elijah craig barrel proof bourbon, fast food milkshakes, gas stoves, grills, la aroma de cuba mi amor, little league baseball, umpire shortages, youth sports
This week, Tony and Fingers reviewed the La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor cigar and Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon.
Topics this week include: America has an umpire shortage, and unruly parents aren’t helping. Six Fast-Food milkshakes that aren't made with real ice cream. They are coming for your gas stoves. How should you clean your grill? Episode 238 -
Would You Pay $29 For A Hot Dog? Reviews Of The Arturo Fuente Hemingway Masterpiece Maduro And Knob Creek Straight Rye
Episode | May 15th, 2023 | 55 mins 23 secs
arturo fuente hemingway masterpiece maduro, bo jackson hiccups, david fleming, knob creek straight rye, microsoft, nfl schedule release, whiskyadvocate, whiskyfest chicago
This week, Tony and Fingers reviewed the Arturo Fuente Hemingway Masterpiece Maduro and Knob Creek Straight Rye. Plus, an interview with David Fleming, Executive Editor of WhiskyAdvocate.
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Las Vegas: From Gambling To Wellness Destination - Avo Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Toro Review
Episode | May 8th, 2023 | 54 mins 26 secs
avo syncro nicaragua fogata toro, chatgpt, cinco de mayo, costco, health and wellness, kentucky derby, las vegas, margarita, mint julep, onion gun, productivity theater, rock & roll hall of fame 2023 inductees
This week, Tony and Fingers reviewed the Avo Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Toro cigar. And since it was Kentucky Derby weekend and Cinco de Mayo, the mint juleps and margaritas were plentiful. Topics this week include: Is Vegas becoming a health and fitness destination? Is Costco finally bringing back its popular concession stand onion gun? What is productivity theater? Is ChatGPT already having an impact on the economy? The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2023 inductees are...
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Is Inflation Stopping You From Saving For Retirement? Reviews Of The Plasencia Alma Fuerte Sixto/Hexagon Colorado Claro And Hoegaarden Witbier Blanche - Episode 235
Episode | May 1st, 2023 | 54 mins 51 secs
bob dylan whiskey distillery, chris wallace, cnn, hoegaarden witbier blanche, inflation, nfl gambling, nfl player suspensions, plasencia alma fuerte sixto/hexagon colorado claro, retirement, starbucks bring your own cup
This week, Tony and Fingers reviewed the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Sixto/Hexagon Colorado Claro and Hoegaarden Witbier Blanche. Plus, Bob Dylan to open a whiskey distillery, NFL players who were suspended for gambling, inflation is ruining many Americans' efforts to save money for retirement and you can now bring your own cup to certain Starbucks' locations -- episode 235.
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What Is Happening To ESPN? Reviews Of The 601 Green Label Oscuro La Fuerza And Sonoma Distilling Company Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Episode 234
Episode | April 24th, 2023 | 54 mins 28 secs
601 green label oscuro la fuerza, bud light, espinosa cigars, espn, fingers malloy, instacart, layoffs, nfl sunday ticket, sonoma distilling company straight bourbon whiskey, tony katz
This week, Tony and Fingers reviewed the 601 Green Label Oscuro La Fuerza and Sonoma Distilling Company Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Plus, ESPN continues to struggle, the new home of NFL Sunday Ticket, Bud Light's future and ten things emotionally mature people never do in relationships - episode 234.