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We Drank Bourbon From an Eagle

Episode  |  July 13th, 2026  |  1 hr 15 mins

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The "Summer of Habanos" begins with the My Father La Lealtad, a hefty 6x60 cigar delivering balanced notes of cedar, coffee, tobacco, and subtle sweetness. Tony and Fingers also review Costco’s Patriot Eagle Bourbon, debate the greatest Southern foods, question the purpose of warm potato salad, and prepare themselves for Indiana State Fair creations involving honey buns, melted butter, and absolutely no restraint.

The Apple Pie Is Smaller. The Nostalgia Is Not

Episode  |  July 6th, 2026  |  1 hr 15 mins

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Happy Independence Day from Eat Drink Smoke — and welcome to our 400th episode!

America turns 250, EDS hits 400, and Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy celebrate with fried McDonald’s apple pies, the John Adams cigar from Liberty Cigars, and a couple of cold beers.

Tony and Fingers review the Dogfish Head Grateful Dead Citrus Daydream Lager, the Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale, and ask whether the John Adams is patriotic shtick or a cigar worth smoking.

Also this week: smoke grenades hidden in peanut butter, companies rethinking AI replacements, Americans eating in their cars, and why wire grill brushes need to go.

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.

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 - 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.

Why Are You So Tired? Reviews Of The Asylum Insidious Cigar And The Poet American Oatmeal Stout - Episode 216

Episode  |  December 19th, 2022  |  54 mins 31 secs

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This week, Tony and Fingers reviewed the Asylum Insidious Cigar and The Poet American Oatmeal Stout from New Holland Brewing Company. Plus, Christmas candy reviews, alarm clocks making you tired, and the future of TikTok. All that and more on episode 216.

Tony Goes Off On Tipflation - Reviews Of Arturo Fuente Hemingway Untold Story Cigar And Old Bones Single Barrel 17-Year Rye Whiskey - Episode 215

Episode  |  December 12th, 2022  |  54 mins 18 secs

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This week, Tony and Fingers reviewed the Arturo Fuente Hemingway Untold Story Cigar and Backbone Old Bones Single Barrel 17-Year Rye Whiskey. Plus, tipflation becomes more widespread, 10 unusual fast-food menu items you could order 20 years ago, Oxford's word of the year for 2022, and listener questions -- episode 215.

What Are America's Most Hated Christmas Candies? Plus, Reviews Of The Aladino Cameroon Gordo Cigar And Basil Hayden Red Wine Cask Finish Kentucky Straight Bourbon - Episode 214

Episode  |  December 5th, 2022  |  54 mins 18 secs

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This week, Tony and Fingers reviewed the Aladino Cameroon Gordo Cigar and Basil Hayden Red Wine Cask Finish Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Plus, America’s most hated Christmas candies, an orange cat was found in a zipped checked bag at a NYC airport, a life-saving gift to a Jim Beam distiller leads to rare Kentucky bourbon sweepstakes, and Dairy Queen unwraps joy-filled Blizzard flavors for the holiday season -- episode 214.

Five Foods You Should Always Keep On Hand In Case You Get Sick -- Reviews Of The StillWell Star Cigar And Jack Daniel’s No. 27 Gold Tennessee Whiskey - Episode 213

Episode  |  November 28th, 2022  |  54 mins 17 secs

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This week, Tony and Fingers reviewed the StillWell Star Cigar by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust and Jack Daniel’s No. 27 Gold Maple Wood Finish Tennessee Whiskey. Plus, Spam Figgy Pudding, Jay Leno's recovery, Tony mocks Fingers over a gym membership and essential food for when you're sick -- Episode 213.