Eat Drink Smoke

Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy talk amazing spirits, brilliant cigars and great food.

About the show

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Eat Drink Smoke is hosted by long-time radio host and entertainer Tony Katz, with co-host Fingers Malloy.

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Episodes and Blog Entries

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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...

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Listeners React To Ketchup On A Hot Dog - Reviews Of The Mi Querida SakaKhan by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust And Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon - Episode 233

    Episode  |  April 17th, 2023  |  54 mins 23 secs
    american airlines, ezra brooks 99 kentucky straight bourbon, fingers malloy, ketchup on a hotdog, mi querida sakakhan by dunbarton tobacco & trust, reusable water bottles, tony katz

    This week, Tony and Fingers reviewed the Mi Querida SakaKhan by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust and Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Plus, listener feedback about ketchup on a hot dog, reusable water bottles containing more bacteria than toilet seats, and eleven things classy people don’t complain about -- episode 233.

  • Is It Okay To Have A Work Spouse? Reviews Of The AVO Seasons Limited Edition (Spring) And The Unofficial Cocktail Of The Masters, The Azalea - Episode 232

    Episode  |  April 10th, 2023  |  55 mins 24 secs
    adults-only weddings, avo seasons limited edition (spring), chain restaurants, chain restaurants closing 2023, fingers malloy, mlb ballpark food, mlb opening day, npr, pbs, the azalea cocktail, the masters, tony katz, twitter, work husband, work wife

    This week, Tony and Fingers reviewed the AVO Seasons Limited Edition (Spring), and the unofficial cocktail of The Masters -- the Azalea. Plus, the best ballpark food for MLB Opening Day, the 'work spouse' phenomenon, 5 chain restaurants closing locations in 2023, and adults-only weddings - episode 232.

  • Krispy Kreme Is Doing What?!? Reviews Of The Padrón 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Maduro And Middle West Oloroso Wheat Whiskey - Episode 231

    Episode  |  April 3rd, 2023  |  54 mins 10 secs
    doughnut bites, guinness, guinness chocolate stout loaf cake, krispy kreme, mini crullers, peanut butter liquid, tsa

    This week, Tony and Fingers reviewed the Padrón 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Maduro and Middle West Oloroso Wheat Whiskey.

  • Will California Ban Skittles? Reviews Of The Pio Resurrection Box Pressed Cigar And Stellum Rye - Episode 230

    Episode  |  March 27th, 2023  |  54 mins 24 secs
    california skittles ban, cold coffee, fast-food sides, fingers malloy, ford motor company, ford patent, german powdered beer, hot tamales, pio resurrection box pressed cigar, skittles, stellum rye, tony katz

    This week, Tony and Fingers reviewed the Pio Resurrection Box Pressed Cigar and Stellum Rye. Plus, German powdered beer, the best way to reheat cold coffee, Ford's new patent application, and unique fast-food sides - episode 230.