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Why Bartenders Lie—and a 110-Proof Bourbon Surprise

Episode  |  July 20th, 2026  |  1 hr 15 mins

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The guys review the Arturo Fuente Casa Cuba Divine Inspiration, the final cigar blend created by Carlos Fuente Sr. Does its combination of white pepper, wood, leather and unexpected nuttiness earn it a permanent place in the humidor?

They pair it with Maker’s Mark Made for the Brave Cask Strength bourbon, a 110.5-proof bottle supporting Project One Vet at a Time. Plus, Snickers Cake Bites wildly exceed expectations, a parasite causes some very unpleasant digestive problems, Tony questions whether you can make real barbecue without a grill, and Fingers reveals the little white lies bartenders tell when the bar gets slammed.

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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Eat! Drink! Smoke! - Episode 31 - So Many Mueller Report Hot Takes, But Only One Truth. Can You Really Be Offended By A T-Shirt? And April Sings Tony The Passover Song

Episode  |  April 21st, 2019  |  1 hr 5 mins

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The Mueller Report has been released, and media is focused on obstruction and not how they told America there was collusion for over two years. Is there only one Passover song? And a t-shirt from a bbq restaurant has some gay people offended. Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke!