Long Ash Podcast

JR Cigars Presents: The Long Ash Podcast The Cigarchitect Nick Libretti teams up with videographer Secret Chris to discuss cigars, the industry and the mysteries of life

Episode 50: Why Are Cigars a Status Symbol?

For nearly 3 centuries, cigars have been seen as a hobby of the rich and powerful... but why?

09-15
46:09

Episode 49: Cigar Terms You Should Know

Think of this as a cigar slang dictionary... of sorts

09-12
41:19

Episode 48: Top Tips for Investing Cigars

The boys discuss the world of cigar investing

09-09
40:13

Episode 47: Why Are Some Tobaccos More Expensive?

For this episode, Nick and Greg dive deep into the world of tobacco pricing.  

08-03
34:55

Episode 46: Mil Dias... That Thousand Day Hitter

The guys try the all new Mil Dias from Crowned Heads

07-24
49:45

Episode 45: Back in the Studio

The boys are back in the studio and are talking about our brand new review style! 

07-13
55:38

Virtual Roundtable: Illusione and Foundation

Nick talks with two of the smartest tobacco men of the era, Dion Giolito and Nick Melillo.  You do not want to miss this one! 

06-11
01:39:07

Virtual Herf: Sean Williams of Cohiba

We talk with one of the coolest men in the industry, Sean Williams from Cohiba! 

06-01
57:44

Virtual Herf: Omar de Frias

We talk with the Space Man himself! 

05-29
01:03:18

Virtual Herf: Terence Riley from Aganorsa

Terence from Aganorsa Joins Our Herf Series! 

04-29
54:34

Special Episode: Virtual Roundtable

Nick is joined by some of the brightest minds in the industry including Pete Johnson, Alec and Bradley Rubin, Nick Melillo, Matt Booth, Jon Huber and Eric from Cigar Dojo

04-20
02:05:08

Virtual Herf #2: Nick Melillo

Nick and Nick are back at it.. talking about history, cigars and Connecticut of course.

04-08
56:59

Episode 284: Diego Castellanos of International Packing Co.

On this episode, Chris sits down with Diego Castellanos from International Packing Co. to talk about what goes into manufacturing cigar packaging.

11-14
01:29:35

Episode 283: Erik Calvino of Cigar Snob Magazine

On this week's episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Chris (virtually) sat down with Erik Calvino of Cigar Snob Magazine. Chris and Erik talked about everything from Erik's cigar roots to the magazine and even one of his coolest experiences within the industry. Check out the full episode now!

11-07
01:05:51

Episode 282: Happy Halloween!

For our latest episode of the Long Ash Podcast, former long-time host Nick Libretti is back to talk about all things spooky and horror! Check out the full episode today!

10-31
46:51

Episode 281: Ask Chris Anything #2

This week, Chris answered more of your questions that you submitted on Instagram. You guys sent some great ones for this episode.

10-24
39:49

Episode 280: Mount Rushmore of Cigars

On this episode, Chris and our Graphic Design Lead, James, sit down to each pick out four cigars that they consider to be the "Mount Rushmore" of cigars. Do you agree with their picks? Which four cigars would be your Mount Rushmore?

10-17
01:07:11

Episode 278: Picks with Sticks

Chris, Nick, and Derek are back with another episode of Picks with Sticks.

10-03
51:26

Episode 277: Angela of the Puros and Music Podcast

This week, Chris sits down with Angela from the Puros (Cigars) and Music Podcast to talk about her cigar journey.

09-26
01:11:15

Episode 276: The Psychology Behind Graphic Design

This week, Chris sits down with one of our graphic designers, Sarah Brown, to talk about graphic designing and the psychology that goes into it... and then to finish off with a discussion of horror films.

09-19
01:01:06

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