Eat Drink Smoke

Were Gen X Kids Basically Feral?

Episode  |  September 7th, 2026  |  1 hr 13 mins

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Is The Air Fryer Just An Oven With Better Marketing?

Episode  |  August 24th, 2026  |  1 hr 13 mins

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Tony and Fingers review the El Rey del Mundo King of the World VSOP and Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye. Plus, air fryers, meal planning, steakhouse etiquette, and more food news.

A $20 Bourbon That Still Delivers

Episode  |  August 17th, 2026  |  1 hr 13 mins

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This week on Eat Drink Smoke, Tony and Fingers light up the Liar’s Bench Silver Tongue, a 6x54 Dominican puro with a Corojo wrapper, Habano binder, and plenty of spice. It makes a better impression on Fingers than Tony, but both agree Liar’s Bench is a brand worth keeping an eye on.

Then it’s back to one of the show’s longtime bourbon favorites: Old Grand-Dad 114. At 114 proof, it delivers caramel, oak, spice, a little vanilla and cinnamon — and remains one of the best values sitting on the bourbon shelf. Especially when Tony finds it for twenty bucks.

The Best Bourbon We’ve Had All Year?

Episode  |  August 10th, 2026  |  1 hr 13 mins

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Tony and Fingers review the Catelli Boxare Habano and Booker’s 2026-02 “Milkshake Batch,” a 124.4-proof bourbon that may be one of the best bottles they’ve had all year. Plus, baked spaghetti outrage, robo-taxis, pumpkin spice, Buc-ee’s legal drama and more.

A $17 Cigar and a $4.50 Cake

Episode  |  August 3rd, 2026  |  1 hr 13 mins

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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

american whiskey, bbq, beyond meat, bluetooth security, bourbon, bourbon industry, cigar podcast, cigar review, cigars, eat drink smoke, foodie podcast, grilling, jacob’s pardon, masters tickets, protein drinks, ribs, stoic cigars, stoic equanimity, summer food, whiskey podcast, whiskey review

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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