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Christmas is in the history books, and now it's time for you to relax...considering all the hard work you've done for this holiday season, and throughout 2020 in general. We agree, and that's why we are reviewing the $200 a bottle Angel's Envy Cask Strength bourbon. Tony Katz hosts the ever growing Eat! Drink! Smoke! radio show and podcast, now available on over 60 stations across the country, as well as Apple podcasts, Amazon Music and right here on Fireside! It was a review of full luxury. Joining the Angel's Envy was the Blend Exclusive Salomone, a rare cigar with even rarer tobaccos. These are both expensive picks, but were they worth the money? (Spoiler Alert: It was a celebration, so who cares?!?!?! But seriously, yes. They were amazing!) Fingers Malloy has the News of the Week, including a recall on pole saws, the warning against the Cannibal Sandwich, Popeye's Chicken is bringing the bengiets, a puppy becomes a deputy and 2020 diet and nutrition trends that just don't make the cut. Subscribe to the Podcast. Click Here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the second time, Tony and Fingers got the chance to sit down with Luciano of Ace Prime to discuss the future of cigars, the success of the Mil Dias, the collaboration with Crowned Heads and the newest line - the MXS Adrian Gonzalez. Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! A review of the MXS, and a review of Rowan's Creek bourbon, which offers great flavor and a very solid price point. Fingers Malloy has News of the Week, including a 104 year-old doctor who may have fathered hundreds of children by "donating" to couples that were having issues conceiving children. Tom Criuse screams at his film staff, and five people quit. Creed lead singer Scott Stapp will play Frank Sinatra in a new film, and Fingers has serious issues with it. Subscribe to the podcast. Click Here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some peoplee refuse to try certain bourbons based on their name. They think it's low end, or cheap, or simply bad...but they have never tried it. Don't let other people's views keep you from trying things! Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! This week, it's a review of Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage bourbon. Pairing with it, a first time cigar for Tony and Fingers Malloy - the Pichardo Reserva Familiar San Andreas. Fingers has the News of the Week, including the growing number of restaurant closures across the country. And what we've seen may be nothing compared to what is still too come. Plus, what are you looking for in a cigar lighter? Tony and Fingers have great advice on what to look for and what to pay. Subscribe to the podcast. Click Here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Too many people think of Jack Daniels as an after thought. Those people are just wrong, and the 130.7 and 132.5 proof Jack Daniels Single Barrel, Barrel Proof whiskeys we taste test will prove it. Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! A review of Jack Daniels, along with a review of the very surprising Davidoff Year of the Ox cigar (which, after hearing the podcast, you'll be maybe surprised to find that it's in Tony's humidor right now!) Also, a very joyful review of McDonald's McRib sandwich, which Tony ate with a knife and fork. (Yes, he knows that's not right.) Fingers Malloy has the News of the Week, including a tequila bar in the UK that tried to get itself designated as a church so it could avoid coronavirus restrictions. A man bought a PlayStation 5, but told his wife it was an air purifier......she was not amused. A great list of some excellent cigar cutters you can buy this Christmas season, and meet the 8 year-old with the best mullet in America! Subscribe to the Podcast! Click Here!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kahlua and vanilla ice cream in a punch bowl. Not just any drink, but favorite holiday drink of co-host Fingers Malloy's mother - affectionately named, "Mother Malloy's Holiday Hooch!" And, yes, it's a good as you think. Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! Taste the greatness of the Hooch, paired with the My Father CT robusto cigar, and you have the perfect holiday and post-holiday enjoyments! Fingers Malloy has the News of the Week, including soaring sales for cigars across the nation. The CDC wants you to avoid cruise ships (Fingers is way ahead of you on that one!) and did non-alcoholic beer ever take off in America? Dating in the world of coronavirus is very strange, and is yeilding some very interesting data. Plus, the guy who wrestled an alligator to save his puppy without ever dropping his cigar? He's our hero. Subscribe to the podcast! Click Here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world of bourbon is filled with great stories; how bourbon got made and by whom. The connections that make up the collective history of America. One of those stories is that of Nathan Nearest, who taught Jack Daniels how to make whiskey. Nathan Nearest is the reason for Uncle Nearest Whiskey, and you should be drinking it. Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! A review of Uncle Nearest 1856 whiskey and the Paul Stulac Reserva cigar. With Thanksgiving around the corner, Tony and co-host Fingers Malloy have suggestions for great bourbons and great cigars to be a part of your Thanksgiving celebration. Fingers has News of the Week! Costco now offers private air travel. Pizza Hut is selling a $150 weighted blanket that looks like a slice of pepperoni pizza. And, yes, Americans are back to hoarding toilet paper because of an increase in cases of coronavirus. Subscribe to the podcast! Click Here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's the point of putting plant based meat on your pizza? If you want sausage pizza, just order it that way. Right? Right?? Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! It's a review of the JW Kelly Single Barrel bourbon and the God of Fire 2017 Anniversario cigar. More and more plant-based meat is coming towards America. But is America in it for the long term? Fingers Malloy has the News of the Week. A Tik Tok video shows someone trying to make steak in a 2-slice bread toaster. Nevermind the fire hazard...can you make an edible steak that way? They also discuss how to be a parent when talking body issues with your kids. Guinness goes kitsch, and Kroger has the bourbon auction you want to be a part of. Subscribe to the podcast! Click Here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It might be out of their normal price range, but the St. Cloud Kentucky Bourbon 7-year was so suprisingly good that both Tony and Fingers are bringing it to their liquor cabinets. The question, of course, is why? Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! Along with the St. Cloud, they paired the Diamond Crown Maximus Bellicoso #10. Not a small smoke, but beautifully constructed and full of worthy tobacco. Fingers Malloy has News of the Week, including how coronavirus shutdowns in the UK are costing pubs millions of pints of beer. McDonald's is bringing back the McRib, and Tony is ready....kind of. What makes a great rocks glass? And what can you spend on the set before you're just being ridiculous? ESPN has laid off another 300 people; is it because of Covid-19, or did they do it to themselves? Subscribe To The Podcast! Click Here! Eat! Drink! Smoke! was recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So, what happened to Fingers Malloy? Did he get his car from CarMax in Tucson? Or did he fly home empty handed? Here's a hint - there's a lot a praise for the car dealer and a very happy Fingers Malloy. Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke!, now heard nationwide on radio stations across the country. Today, it's a review of the Four Roses Small Batch Select bourbon and the Davidoff Winston Churchill The Late Hour cigar. Also, it's a celebration! The final weekend before Election Day, and maybe all of this insanity will be over soon! Fingers Malloy has the News of the Week, including his new found love of CarMax. Michael Jordan says he never would have survived with social meida as a player, and he's right. How to get yourself a free chicken sandwich from Wendy's, and a winner for the best beer in America. Subscribe to the Podcast - Click Here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's rare that Tony has to start the show without Fingers, but that's what happened when Fingers' car broke down. But would you fly 1,000 miles to buy a new car? The answer for Fingers was yes. And here's the story of what happened.... Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! It's a review of Busker Triple Cask Irish whisky and the Camacho Triple Maduro cigar. This week, we threw in a medium-rare filet mignon with a side potato croquette. Fingers Malloy has the News of the Week, which, honestly, was his car insanity and flight to Tucson to buy a new one. But what happened when he got there? Wait til you hear him tell the story. What are the best bourbons on a budget, and would you drink bootleg whiskey you found in the walls of your home? Subscribe to the podcast. Click Here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We assembled four different pumpkin cheesecakes, and asked baker Cindy Hawkins of Circle City Sweets to explain to us what's good, and what you should look for. Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke!. We took pumpkin cheesecake from Cheesecake Factory and the famous four pound cheesecake from Sam's Club and put them up against Cindy's own creation with a pecan shortbread cookie crust and a keto bourbon pecan pumpkin cheesecake. What's the verdict? It's all over the board! They also review Baker's 7 year bourbon and the La Coalicion Sublime cigar. (It's hard to pair bourbon and a cigar with cheesecake.) Fingers Malloy has the News of the Week, including how Ikea will buy back your old stuff and resell it. Wait? Like a garage sale? Here's ten absolutely horrible Halloween candies you don't even want to try, answering your emails and the Ocean Spray skateboard guy is leading his best life...and maybe yours, too! Subscribe to the podcast! Click Here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whistle Pig is rye whiskey. Or, is it whisky? It's Canadian, but it comes from Vermont...is that right? And the taste? It's huge...and complex...but amazing. Nothing has ever confused Tony more, and he's happy about it. Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! In addition to reviewing the $500 a bottle Whistle Pig 'The Boss Hog,' they review the Avo North cigar...which was a better than advertised treat. Fingers Malloy has the News of the Week, including how video dating has taken hold in these Covid times and how roommate hook-ups are now the norm. Ruby Tuesday is going out of business, but Amazon is growing in every way imaginable.The Cheesecake Factory has a new cookbook, and the NFL thinks the Dolphins can pack in 65,000 fans. Fingers disagrees...they don't have 65,000 fans. Subscribe Now! Click Here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It took six months for one of our local cigar lounges to get Colonel E.H. Taylor Bottled in Bond bourbon in their shop. And since they had it, we drank it. But what's the price point? And, do we even care? Tony Katz hosts the Eat! Drink! Smoke! radio show and podcast. The review of the Zino Platinum Sceptre Series Chubby cigar led to three inches of ash and a new found respect for smaller smokes. America's Favorite Amatuer Drinker Fingers Malloy has the News of the Week, including CDC recoommendations for a virtual Thanksgiving, Cracker Barrell is now selling alcohol and are McDonald's fries the key to good hair? Cigar Aficionado magazine has a list of cigars for fall, and it's a very, very good list. Subscribe Now! CLICK HERE!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To finish up National Bourbon Heritage Month, we went with the hard to find but thrilled to drink Blanton's. Does the juice live up to the hype? Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! now heard on radio stations across America! It's a review of Blanton's bourbon, and the Casa Cuba Doble Seis cigar from Arturo Fuente. America's Favorite Amatuer Drinker Fingers Malloy has the News of the Week, including new rules from the Trump administration that limit the ability for Americans to get Cuban-origin rum and cigars. Is this all about the election? Rolling Stone has a list of the top 500 albums of all time, and Fingers has opinions. A woman in the UK wrecked a liquor store because she didn't want to follow the arrows on the floor. And McDonald's might do away with all-day breakfast, which breaks Tony's heart. Subscribe Now! CLICK HERE!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woodford Reserve is a top name in bourbon, and Master Distiller Chris Morris has made that so. Now, he's talking about the future of bourbon, from trends to the future of sales. Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! now heard on radio stations across America! It's a review of Woodford Reserve Distiller's Select bourbon, and the well-priced Camacho Nicaragua cigar. Fingers Malloy has the News of the Week, including the city of Nashville has purposely withheld coronavirus numbers from bar owners, potentially negatively impacting their business. Actress Kristen Bell's young daughter is drinking non-acloholic beer, and Taco Bell now sells wine. And Tony tells the story of the time he had a drink in Carole Baskin's kitchen. Subscribe Now! CLICK HERE!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is 'Bottled In Bond' the marker of quality bourbon, or is it more of a marketing gimmick? 'Bottled In Bond' has an important story in the world of bourbon, and the Henry McKenna 10-Year 'Bottled In Bond' bourbon is definitely quality bourbon. Tony Katz hosts the Eat! Drink! Smoke! radio show, heard on stations across America. The review of the Henry McKenna 10-Year is very favorable. For the cigar, they went with the Cameroon wrapper on the Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Presidente cigar. National Bourbon Heritage Month continues, as Nolan Smith of Backbone Bourbon talks high proof bourbon and customer taste. Plus, will coronavirus have long term effect on drinking habits in the US? Fingers Malloy has the News of the Week, including how judges and governors are not on the same page when it comes to alcohol sales, Texas is losing two restaurant icons, are Americans watching football and a really terrible idea for Los Angeles. Gen Z is showing how different they are from Millennials by opposing lab-grown (see: FAKE) meat, and how America responded to President John F. Kennedy when he brought alcohol into the White House. Subscribe Now! CLICK HERE!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's National Bourbon Hertiage Month! And to celebrate, we bring you a review of the bourbon that kicks off the festival, the 1792 Small Batch bourbon. Tony Katz hosts the Eat! Drink! Smoke! radio show, heard on stations across America. The 1792 is a very accessbile bourbon. For the cigar, they went with the more rare Davidoff Nicaragua Toro. Fingers Malloy has the News of the Week, including Amazon trying to get your order to you in 30 minutes or less, meet the man who used whiskey to clean up his life, here's the reason why people are attacking each other on planes and the father who invested in scotch to buy his kid a house. Plus, more cigar lounges have had to find ways to survive in a Covid-19 world because of bad laws, including one that had to turn into a full restaurant! Snoop Dogg has a new gin, and Tony unveils his all new Recovery Rye! And what's with all these cigar holder gadgets? And do you need one to attch to a bottle of beer? Subscribe Now! CLICK HERE!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While we mostly review bourbon, this show has turned Tony into a rye drinker. And one of his favorites is Pikesville Rye. Tony Katz hosts the Eat! Drink! Smoke! radio show, heard on stations across America. This week he paired a rye he's familiar with to a cigar he was not - the Yagua from JC Newman. And it was a sensational surprise! Fingers Malloy has the News of the Week, including the NBA players cancelled the playoffs....then voted not to. California is banning flavored tobacco of all kinds and Dunkin Donuts now has donut-flavored beer. Oh, and KFC dropped it's slogan, "finger licking good" because of coronavirus. Whose fingers did they think Fingers was licking, anyway? Subscribe Now! CLICK HERE!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You've had Maker's Mark before. You think it's a fine, everyday, simple little bourbon. But have you had the Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series bourbon? No? Well, get in your car and go buy some right now! Tony Katz hosts the Eat! Drink! Smoke! radio show, heard on stations across America. Reviewing the 2019 RC6 Maker's Mark will make you believe that all is not lost in 2020. There is also a review of Avo Domaine 50 cigar, which continues to impress. Fingers Malloy has the News of the Week, including how flushing a urinal can spread Covid-19, how many unhealthy things are you eating at your favorite restaurant and a Dayton, Ohio bar has a great way of getting around state-mandated curfews due to coronavirus. Subscribe Now! CLICK HERE!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What makes a great cigar? Luciano Meirelles of Ace Prime talks about how the science and the art need to come together, and brags about his latest smoke - The Dreamer. Tony Katz hosts the Eat! Drink! Smoke! radio show, heard on stations across America. Barrel Craft Spirits makes one of the more interesting whiskeys out there - Dovetail, which is finished in sherry, rum and cabernet casks. Fingers Malloy has the News of the Week, including New York getting more agressive on coronavirus enforcement, what Whataburger means to Texans and Dunkin Donuts has unveiled their pumpkin spice line up....in August! Subscribe Now! CLICK HERE!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drew Estate cigars makes great smokes, but hard to find smokes. Luckily, Tony and Fingers were there for the launch of the 2020 Year of the Rat. Check out their conversation with Drew Estate's Drew Pearson about the cigar, the brand and the future. Tony Katz hosts the Eat! Drink! Smoke! radio show, heard on stations across America. It's a review of Russell's Reserve boubon, which at 110 proof hits stronger than you think...and that's ok. Fingers Malloy has the News of the Week, including the insane lockdowns in Australia and how the police are doing checks door to door. Beef prices are going up and can everyone leave The Umbrella Academy alone? Subscribe Now! CLICK HERE!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

125 proof bourbon should be too much for Tony. But the 1792 Full Proof? That hits perfect! Tony Katz hosts the latest Eat! Drink! Smoke! podcast, now heard on radio stations across the country! Check out the review of the Rocky Patel Quarter Centry, with guests Rocky Patel and Nish Patel of Rocky Patel Cigars! Tony and Fingers Malloy met up with the brothers at Rocky's Burn cigar lounge in Indianapolis. Rocky gets in depth on what it takes to make a cigar, how he categorizes tobacco and what Covid-19 has done to the industry. Fingers has the News of the Week, including a scam on Instagram that targets Cigar Aficionado, the Johnny Blue 200th anniversary will be on shelves soon and do these NFL players have a point in skipping the season? SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST!!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All we hear are rave reviews for Wild Turkey Revival bourbon. But at $150 a bottle, is it in your liquor cabinet? Some disgareement has taken place on the show this week! Tony Katz hosts the latest Eat! Drink! Smoke! podcast, now heard on radio stations across the country! The Revival was paired with the God of Fire Carlito doouble robusto, which is definitely not a cigar for the beginner. Tony puts his cooking skills to the test with a Whiskey Bacon Onion chutney (find the recipe at Facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke.) Clint Eastwood is suing multiple CBD manufacturers and social media is about to get blocked. Fingers Malloy has the News of the Week, including the guy who stole $9 million in Covid-19 money and went gambling in Vegas, a huge reward for finding some hackers, Alex Trebek is 80 and what are they grilling in your state! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST!!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it Tennessee Whiskey or is it bourbon? That is the question. But on the Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proof, it's just fantastic. Tony Katz hosts the latest Eat! Drink! Smoke! podcast, now heard on radio stations across the country! We paired the juice with the Las Calaveras cigar from Crowned Heads. Johnny Walker is going to move some products to a paper bottle. Is this a play to get the Millennial set? A woman causes a scene at a local Starbucks over wearing a mask, the barista gets over $100K in support...and now the "Coffee Karen" wants her cut! Fingers Malloy has the News of the Week, including Apple paying out over $500 million for being jerks, the fast food industry is almost back to pre- Covid19 levels and, fear not, Busch Light is now available in apple flavor! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST!!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Old Forester makes some wonderful bourbons. But did they miss the mark with the Old Forester 1910? Tony Katz hosts the latest Eat! Drink! Smoke! podcast, now heard on radio stations across the country! You can try the 1910 if you choose, but you should definitely choose to smoke the Diamond Crown Julius Caeser toro. Only Atlantic City could find a way to make it seem more, well, unimportant. Would you go to a casino that has no eating, drinking or smoking? Cigar manufacturers get a huge win against the FDA and their label mandates. Fingers Malloy has the News of the Week, including some Ford employees who want the company to stop making police cars. College sports has started cutting non-conference play, and certain sports over all. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST!!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nothing like celebrating Independence Day with a taste of Irish Whisky. Today it's a review of Redbreast Lustau Single Pot Still Irish Whisky, which impressed Tony and Fingers immensly. But is it worth the $65 MSRP? The Red Breast was paired up with the Goldie Churchill cigar from La Palina, with a MSRP of $23 a stick. Tony Katz hosts the latest Eat! Drink! Smoke! podcast, now heard on radio stations across the country! A Baby Guinness is coffee liquer and irish cream. Tony never even knew it existed, and now he can't live without it! Texas reduced bar capacity to 50% because of an uptick of coronavirus cases. That led bar owners to come together and sue the state. Virgina has doubled their cigar tax, and Las Vegas is trying to figure out how you wear a mask and smoke a cigar at the same time! (Hint: You don't.) Fingers Malloy has the News of the Week, including a new Beam is coming and a carbon-neutral distillery...if that kind of thing matters to you. Plus, 90 year-olds are having babies! Follow us on Twitter @goeatdrinksmoke And Subscribe to the podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you buy your bourbon based on taste, or on price? The value you put to bourbon takes many forms. That's what makes the review of Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon so interesting. It's good juice, but at an MSRP of $56, is it in your liquor cabinet? We paired it up with the Davidoff Escurio, a wonderfully balanced cigar that brings worthy spice and wood. Tony Katz hosts the latest Eat! Drink! Smoke! podcast, now heard on radio stations across the country! Costco has stopped selling sheet cake, because in the age of coronavirus they don't want to encourage large gatherings. However, they still sell the 10" cake; but how many slices can you get out of it? Everyman Fingers Malloy takes his knife to the cake to determine the right number of slices. Also, Costco makes pretty good cake! There's News of the Week, the increase in cigar sales across the country and Georgia finds more ways to let businesses deliver booze. Plus, there's croissant crust pizza and Michigan is going after cigar smokers. Follow us on Twitter @goeatdrinksmoke And Subscribe to the podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The summer brings mixed drinks, and today it's a review of True North - a take off of the original Tom Collins recipe, with a mix of gin, lemoncello and grapefruit juice. It sounds fruity, but it packs a punch. The cigar is a Avo Classic #2 Maduro. Yes, maduro. The classic Avo cigar in a wrapper that increases the sweetness without losing the traditional flavor. Tony Katz hosts the latest Eat! Drink! Smoke! podcast, now heard on radio stations across the country! Have you ever done a reverse sear? Everyman Fingers Malloy is getting his expertise on with his new charcoal-fed grill. His reverse sear burgers are now a favorite with the family. There's News of the Week, and the guy who converted a rented Ford Mustang to hold enough fuel to do the Cannonball Run in just over 25 hours!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Las Vegas is re-opening -- So are cigar factories and shops. Is it all happening too soon? What is the proper way to cook a hot dog? Should it be grilled? Boiled? The NY Yankees have been accused of stealing signs using modern technology. Do all teams cheat? Zoom and Twitter are being criticized for how they do business. Is that fair? Tony Katz hosts the Eat! Drink! Smoke! podcast, presented by Fanimation.com. Today, it's a review of Baker's 7 Year Old Single Barrel bourbon and the La Flor Dominicana Salomon cigar. Louisville ends no-knock warrents. Is this long overdue? Many people in COVID-19 lockdown have jumped into the stock market. Have you become a day trader? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Floyd was murdered by a police officer in Minneapolis. The video, watched by America, disgusts and frightens rational people. Protests have begun across the nation, demanding action and changes to policing. Protests matter, and protesters should be protected. Rioters - those destroying private property and people's livelihoods - should not be allowed to prosper. But why can't we discuss the possible changes without the nation devolving into right vs. left, black vs. white, Republican vs. Democrat insanity. It's our country...so what's our plan? Tony Katz hosts the Eat! Drink! Smoke! podcast, presented by Fanimation.com. Today, it's a review of High West American Prairie bourbon and the Herrera Esteli Maduro cigar. How do the riots and the protests effect the 2020 election? Has Trump's handling of the public outcry hurt him? Can he win people over with a stronger push on "law and order?" Will Joe Biden try and win over the far left by coming out as anti-cop?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump is threatening to move the Republican convention out of North Carolina, saying the Democrat governor is keeping things shut down on purpose. Meanwhile, the people went to the beach over Memorial Day weekend. They went to community pools in the Ozarks. Coronavirus? What coronavirus? The real question is, were they right or wrong to go? Tony Katz hosts the Eat! Drink! Smoke! podcast, presented by Fanimation.com. Today, it's a review of Russell's Reserve 10 year bourbon and the Padron 7000 series cigar. Eat! Drink! Smoke! was recorded at Havana Cigar Lounge in Fishers, IN. Would you go to Las Vegas right now? How about New York? And Joe Biden is looking for a VP nominee. Who is leading the pack to get the nod? Joe Rogan signs a deal with Spotify that can net him close to $100 million. What does that say about the future of content, and podcasting?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in America are divided about lockdowns. Some want to stay ultra-safe from coronavirus, and some want to lick all the doorknobs! Well, not really. It's that some think opening is dangerous and others think staying locked down is dangerous. But even more people are questioning why politicos and media types are so heavily invested in lockdowns: Is there a political win in staying at home? Tony Katz hosts the Eat! Drink! Smoke! podcast, presented by Fanimation.com. The podcast was recorded live at Smoker's Choice in Brownsburg, IN. It's a review of Jefferson's Very Small Batch bourbon and the La Gloria Cubana Coleccion Reserva Presidente cigar. Over one million Americans identify as ants. Or, at least their Facebook activity says so. How Tony's Rabbi has learned to love cheeseburgers, and how the "New Normal" isn't a real thing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The coronavirus stay-at-home orders have made people crazy. But for many, it's not the staying at home: It's the hate. Media hates Trump, politicos hate protesters - it's viciousness that can lead many to wonder what the hell happened to their country. Tony Katz hosts the Eat! Drink! Smoke! podcast, presented by Fanimation.com. With Fingers Malloy, they review Redneck Riviera American Whiskey and La Aroma De Cuba box press cigar. Coronavirus has people confronting issues with lonliness and depression and panic attacks, but also has families coming together, cooking together and finding new ways to engage. Culturally, America will be changed in many ways....possibly for years to come. A group of guys got into their Mercedes, headed to an empty parking lot and had a cigar. This isn't a problem, this is fantastic! And it can be done without the Mercedes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Protests over stay-at-home orders are popping up all over America. Why has the issue of re-opening society become so political? What are the true motives of the protestors? Tony Katz hosts the Eat! Drink! Smoke! podcast, presented by Fanimation.com. Tony is enjoying a Lito Gomez No7 Small Batch cigar. Fingers Malloy is trying to smoke an Acid Kuba Kuba cigar from Drew Estate. Their drink - a 41 year old bottle of Seagram's V.O. Yes, Seagram's. Protests over the stay-at-home orders have occurred in states like Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, North Carolina and Utah. Is this an astroturf movement as some have claimed, or is it an organic reaction to perceived government overreach? How will America change in a post-lockdown world? How will major professional sports leagues like the NFL and MLB move forward? Will Vegas fully recover? These topics are discussed, as well as Nancy Pelosi's fancy kitchen on this episode of Eat! Drink! Smoke! Stay safe. Wash your hands. Smoke cigars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lots of governors are showing their power-hungy side during coronavirus, trying to ban near everything and control the movements of everyone. Social distancing is one thing, but what Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan is doing is just madness. Tony Katz hosts the Eat! Drink! Smoke! podcast, presented by Fanimation.com. Tony is on his deck, enjoying Bravo Bourbon from Hotel Whiskey Tango and an Avo Domaine 70 cigar. Fingers Malloy is on his patio, nursing a Busted Knuckle porter from Quaff On brewing, while enjoying an AJ Fernandez New World. Gov. Whitmer is not only banning travel to one's own property, she has banned the sale of seeds. Yes....like tomato seeds, to grow your own food. When does America decide to open up, and how do we handle these shameful elected officials? Actress Alyssa Milano, who continues to be the activist no one ever asked for, has noticed that more people are buying guns because of coronavirus. She fears this means that people will become insane, and use them in school shootings. Listen to the most amazing straw man argument ever! Stay safe. Wash your hands. Smoke cigars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's hard to get together during coronavirus, so this week Tony Katz took some great interviews he recently conducted and brought them to the Eat! Drink! Smoke! podcast Tony has started a new web series called Virtual Bourbon. (You should subscribe to his You Tube channel!) Two of his interviews deal with people who have had to deal with coronavirus in different ways. First, John Rich of the country duo Big and Rich. In addition to being a musician, John is an entrepreneur. He owns a whiskey label called Redneck Riviera, and he has a restaurant in Nashville of the same name. In all of his businesses, he's been forced to figure out how to keep emplopyees afloat. How does he do it, what toll does it take on him? We discuss Then, Rabbi Ben Sendrow talks about God, faith and coronavirus. When a pandemic like this hits, with thousands of lives lost, people often question God. So Tony asked him about what he gets asked, and how do you answer the old question, Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen To Good People? John drinks Redneck Riviera, obviously. Rabbi Sendrow drinks Aberfeldy scotch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coronavirus continues to dominate the news. And while there are amazing stories of heroism and good works by Americans, media and politicos can't stop the hate. Speaker Pelosi says President Trump is "fiddling" while people die, and he's holding back on providing needed medical equipment. Of course, there is no proof of this. So why say it, other than hate? Tony Katz hosts the Eat! Drink! Smoke! podcast, presented by Fanimation.com For the first time, it's a review of cognac; Courvoisier VS. It is paired with the CLE Prieto box press cigar. Joe Biden has started a podcast, called "Here's The Deal." He's running for president, so why is he acting like a talk show host? And is Tucker Carlson right? Will Biden not last as a candidate? Stay safe. Wash your hands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With all the coronavirus talk in America, a few things never change: Some people only want to help. Some people only want power. Some people don't even know what's going on. Tony Katz hosts the Eat! Drink! Smoke! podcast, presented by Fanimation.com. Today, Tony and Fingers Malloy review Big House Bourbon (on sale for $8.99!!) and the Liga Privada Ratzilla cigar. Also true: many countries lie about how they are being affected. Is China one of them? And actor Jon Cryer from Two and a Half Men has the worst Trump Hate Tweet ever written. And that's saying something! Due to coronavirus, Eat! Drink! Smoke! was recorded in Tony's garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eat! Drink! Smoke! hosts Tony Katz wasn't in a quarantine. Co-Host Fingers Malloy was in a self-imposed quarantine. Neither one of them had or ahs coronavirus. But after a week of working from home and staying away from work, they both know that the virus is spreading, and the panic is unnecessary. But what's worse than the panic is desire of elected officials to use the crisis to achieve their ideological agenda. Forget your politics: Why is an Illinois mayor using coronavirus as a way to stop gun sales? The Eat! Drink! Smoke! podcast is presented by Fanimation.com. They review the Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey and the Litto Gomez No. 7 cigar. Eat! Drink! Smoke! is recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All they did was attend the Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor, MD, just next door to Washington DC. Yet one attendee tested positive for coronavirus. They're both fine, but Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy still have to deal with self-quarantine. Seriously. Tony Katz hosts the Eat! Drink! Smoke! podcast, presented by Fanimation.com. Sitting on separate decks, they review the Rocky Patel 2003 Vintage Cameroon cigar, the Davidoff Winston Churchill Late Hour Toro cigar, Old Forester bourbon and a coffee liquor that has Fingers embarrassed about who he is as a man. Yes, they are in self-quarantine. No leaving the house for the rest of the week. They're both calm, but the panic across America is pure madness. And why are people making runs on toilet paper at Costco? Nevermind the inability to find hand sanitzer in any store! Can Americans deal with a problem without manufacturing a crisis, and without losing their minds?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Klobuchar is out. Buttigieg is out. And they both endorsed former VP Joe Biden. So what will be the effect on Super Tuesday? Will the supporters of Pete and Amy go to Biden, or is there another candidate that best fits their wants? Tony Katz hosts the Eat! Drink! Smoke! podcast, presented by Fanimation.com. They also have an in-depth conversation with Jeff Stone from Davidoff about cigars, personal preferences and where the American palate is compared to the rest of the world. Eat! Drink! Smoke! is recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. A video of Michael Bloomberg eating pizza will make you want to puke. Turns out $53 billion may buy you an election, but it can't buy you class. The corona virus hysteria is just that. And the politicizing of corona virus is downright disgusting. In an interview making its way across the internet, celebrity Dr. Drew Pinsky does a brilliant job admonishing media for hyping up the fear. He also explains how in Indiana then- Governor Mike Pence handled the HIV outbreak, and why it wasn't "bungled" or "mismanaged" like media says.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. Bernie Sanders destroyed the field in Nevada, winning the Democratic caucus handily. In response, media has gone crazy. Did they not know he was a socialist, or did they just realize what being a socialist means for the nation? Tony Katz hosts the Eat! Drink! Smoke! podcast, presented by Fanimation.com. Today, they review Aberfeldy single malt scotch and the Davidoff 50th Year Diademas Finas. The podcast is recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Russell Stover, the company that makes the Easter candy you love, has now come out with white fudge bunnies that also taste like blue rasperry. Why would they do such a thing? Fingers Malloy has choice words for Costco, while April D. Gregory has a creepy story about Southwest Airlines. When raising children, what matters most? And how do you raise them to have purpose, or a sense of self, in a maddening PC world?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is running for president. Actually, he's trying to buy the nomination, spending at least a billion dollars to get there. And he's raised the stakes as his campaign confesses that they'd like Hillary Clinton to join him on the ticket. Tony Katz hosts the Eat! Drink! Smoke! podcast, presented by Fanimation.com. Today, they review Diplomatico Ambassador rum and the Davidoff Nicaragua box press. The podcast is recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Another lawmaker, this time in Alabama, has decided to propse legislation that would limit the ability for men to obtain Viagra as a way to stand up for abortion rights. This comes up every year or so, and everytime it comes up it's a reminder that women who advocate for this position are not feminists. But high school girls in Connecticut are suing the state to ensure that transgender students cannot compete against them in sporting events, because it's unfair. These girls are standing up for themselves, and one has to ask how soon will they be attacked for not being "woke" enough?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA legend Kobe Byrant was killed in a helicopter crash, along with his 13 year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven other people. It's a horrible story about a life taken too soon, and it's also a moment when craven people do their worst on social media. Tony Katz hosts the Eat! Drink! Smoke! podcast, presented by Backbone Bourbon and Fanimation.com. Today, they review Bulleit bourbon and the La Flor Dominicana TCFKA M cigar. Joe Rogan used his highly popular podcast to say he would vote for Sen. Bernie Sanders because of how consistent he's been over the years. The problem, according to Tony, is that Bernie's been consistenly wrong. Should you have fear of Coronavirus, or is the media just fear mongering for clicks? And does anyone believe that the Chinese government is telling the truth about how many people are infected? Eat! Drink! Smoke! is recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, INSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The VIrginia Gun Rally was peaceful. It was citizens from across Virginia, and from America, who came to Richmond to tell the state government that their anti-gun and anti-freedom laws and regulations are unacceptable. The rally was a perfect use of the 1st Amendment to save and preserve the 2nd Amendment. So why did CNN and other news outlets try to paint attendees as violent and white supremacists, when neither thing was true? Tony Katz hosts the Eat! Drink! Smoke! podcast. Today, it's a review of Rare Perfection Canadian Whiskey and the Fuente Fuente Opus X cigar. The podcast is recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. The Trump Administration has rolled back the school lunch rules that former First Lady Michelle Obama worked to put in place. And they did it on her birthday! But were the rules ever worthwhile? Did they help any kids? A Prince Harry and Meghan update: They no longer have some of their titles. Also, they're now Canadians. The Supreme Court has taken up a case on faithless electors, which could change how future presidents are elected. But will it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

War with Iran is not what anyone wants, but siding with Iran is downright insane! So why, after the killing of terrorist Qassem Soleimani, are there so many Democrats in the US who want to blame President Trump for bringing us to war and shooting down a Ukranian airliner? Tony Katz hosts the Eat! Drink! Smoke! podcast, presented by Fanimation.com and BackboneBourbon.com. Eat! Drink! Smoke! is recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. On today's show they review Stagg Jr. bourbon and the Diamond Crown Maximus cigar. Iran has admitted that they shot down the plane, and the people in Iran are protesting aggressively. But politics is overriding reason, and that leads to politicos, for political purposes, abandoning reason. It's all really ugly. Speaking of ugly, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have left the Royal Family. Well, they didn't "leave." They still want the money, and they're keeping the titles so they can monetize them and build themselves into a global brand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All of America is talking about how Ricky Gervais exposed the hypocrisy of Hollywood when he hosted the Golden Globe awards. And, right on cue, the political right loves him and the political left hates him. But can you call what he did brave? Tony Katz hosts the Eat! Drink! Smoke! podcast, presented by Fanimation.com and Backbone Bourbon. The podcast is recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Today they review the Parker's Heritage Rye and the Davidoff Series702 Special T cigar. Politicos are up in arms over President Trump's decision to kill Iranian General and terrorist Qasem Soleimani. But that doesn't mean they are right. Fingers Malloy and April D. Gregory are thinking about joining a gym as 2020 begins, but who's willing to pay $70 a month? And Oreo put out a bunch of new flavors in 2019. We go through the list and see what we would try.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man with a machete attacked Jews at a synagogue in New York. A man in Texas shoots two people in a church before being shot by the security officer. Why aren't more people armed when they go to their place of worship? And what are the best guns to carry to church? Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke!, presented by Fanimation.com and Backbone Bourbon. The podcast is recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. On this episode, it's a review of Widow Jane bourbon and the Headley Grange Chamuco cigar. Yes, Americans should be armed in their place of worship. And, no, anti-Semitism is not on the rise because of President Donald Trump. A new poll, however, shows that both Trump and former President Barack Obama are the most admired men by Americans. The list of admired women is topped by Michelle Obama. Fingers Malloy went to another casino, and this time he was accosted by a three year old. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The End of the Year wrap brings the our choices for the best bourbon and cigars of 2019! Fingers Malloy, April D. Gregory and Tony Katz each picked from all of the cigars and bourbon reviewed this year. Well, Tony and Fingers did. April went completely off task but still made some great choices. Tony Katz hosts the Eat! Drink! Smoke! Podcast, presented by Fanimation.com and Backbone Bourbon. The podcast is recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Impeachment has happened, and no one thinks it will do anything to change a voter's mind in 2020. Pete Buttigieg's slam on Indiana in the Democratic Debate did not sit well with anyone. And Fingers is buying a minivan, and he's pretty sure his life is over. The Winners: Fingers - The Nat Sherman Timeless and The Old Granddad 114 April - The God of Fire Serie B Double Robusto and champagne (She doesn't really care which champagne, just bring her more of it!) Tony - The Davidoff Royal Salamones and the Pikesville RyeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No one is losing weight during the holidays. It's a ridiculous idea that only ridiculous people would even attempts. But if you want to try, here are the top five weight loss tips for the holidays. Tony Katz hosts the Eat! Drink! Smoke! podcast, presented by Backbone Bourbon and Fanimation. The podcast is recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianpolis, IN. It's a shortened podcast this week because the holidays make timing near impossible. But if you need a good gift idea, here are great bourbons under $25 that make an amazing gift.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.