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It seems that #MeToo has backfired. Male employers are no longer as willing to mentor female contemporaries for fear of maybe, possibly, unintentionally, accidentally doing something that can ruin their careers. Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! A review of New Riff bourbon and the Arturo Fuente Don Carlos cigar. Some states want to end the religious exemption for vaccines, and there are zombie raccoons. Eat! Drink! Smoke! is recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN with April D. Gregory and Fingers Malloy. Eat! Drink! Smoke! is sponsored by Horse Soldier bourbon and Fanimation.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Democratic senator and presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren rebuked an invitation from FOX News to participate in a town hall. Was this the right move - a chance to show her left-leaning base that she is strong against the "enemy" - or did she miss a chance to be on the biggest cable news network in America and possibly find new voters? Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! A review of New Riff bourbon and the Arturo Fuente Don Carlos cigar. There is an outbreak of zombie raccoons; it's a disease called distemper, and it leads to rabid raccoons that walk on their hind legs. (In case you didn't have enough to worry about!) Oh, and someone took a picture of former Yankees baseball player Alex Rodriguez on the john. Privacy really is dead. Eat! Drink! Smoke! is recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN with April D. Gregory and Fingers Malloy. Eat! Drink! Smoke! is sponsored by Horse Soldier bourbon and Fanimation.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chicago Cubs banned a fan from Wrigley Field for life over a hand gesture. Were the Cubs justified or is society getting too sensitive? Tony Katz](http://facebook.com/tonykatzradio) hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! with April D. Gregory and Fingers Malloy. They review Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proof Tennessee Whiskey, and the Nat Sherman Timeless box press cigar. The podcast is recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Eat! Drink! Smoke! is sponsored by Fanimation.com and Horse Soldier Bourbon. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claims she met two Trump fans who also like her because of her stance on climate change. Did this chance meeting really happen?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Utah law prevents karaoke bars from serving beer....as if you can sing karaoke without beer. In the latest episode of Eat! Drink! Smoke!, a school in Australia has dropped Mother's Day because some kids get upset by it. Tony Katz thinks this is just another example of so-called adults actually harming kids more than helping them. A great review of Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proof Tennessee Whiskey, and the Nat Sherman Timeless box press cigar. Tony and Fingers Malloy also get a lesson in 'Vegas Bombs' and grapefruit margaritas from April D. Gregory. A Utah law prevents karaoke bars from serving beer....as if you can sing karaoke without beer. And Rep. Ocasio-Cortez claims a Trump supporter left her a note of support. April and Fingers think the story is fishy. Eat! Drink! Smoke! is recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. The podcast is sponsored by Horse Soldier Bourbon and Fanimation.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You thought Steve Carrell was tough for getting that waxing job in The 40 Year-Old Virgin, screaming "Kelly Clarkson!" as he loses his chest hair. That's nothing compared to Clarkson herself! She hosted the Billboard Music Awards while suffering from appendicitis. After the show, she flew home and had surgery. Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! with April D. Gregory and Fingers Malloy. They review the Woodford Reserve Double Oaked and the La Palina "Goldie" cigar. The podcast is recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Eat! Drink! Smoke! is sponsored by Fanimation.com and Horse Soldier Bourbon. With so many Democrats running for President, how will the debate stages be figured out? And how much of a war will it bring?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fried chicken became the political story of the week, proving 2019 is just madness. But which fried chicken is better? Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! Today's podcast reviews Woodford Reserve Double Oaked bourbon, the La Palina 'Goldie' cigar and a fried chicken taste test between KFC and Popeye's. He is joined by Fingers Malloy and April D. Gregory. The madness over the Mueller Report continues, and one's opinion seems based completely on their tribe. Facebook bans Louis Farrakhan and Alex Jones and a bunch of other people. Facebook is wrong. And Snoop Dogg's comments on Farrakhan are just ugly Eat! Drink! Smoke! is recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. The podcast is sponsored by Fanimation.com and Horse Soldier bourbon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No one has ever had leftover champagne. So why are their articles and blog posts dedicated to how to propely used what's leftover? And why are some of the ideas really, really good ones? Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! - Snack Size edition. Wine expert Drew Matich explains why you don't need to spend a fortune to drink good wine, but sometimes you do. April D. Gregory then explains her recipe for ranch dressing that has no dairy. This leaves Tony, Fingers Malloy and Drew asking questions...and feeling queasy. Eat! Drink! Smoke! is recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. The podcast is sponsored by fanimation.com and Horse Soldier bourbon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we started recording the Eat! Drink! Smoke! podcast, the news of the shooting in Poway, CA started to break. Second Amendment expert Cam Edwards joins the conversation to discuss how self-defense became a political subject in America. Tony Katz hosts the show at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. He's joined by Cam, Fingers Malloy, April D. Gregory and Jim Geraghty of National Review. They review the 2015 Pine Ridge cabernet sauvignon and the Casa Cuba cigar from Arturo Fuente. Jim digs in on former VP Joe Biden's candidacy, and the road ahead for him. But how can he be the front runner of a party that is so attached to identity politics? And is Beto O'Rourke attractive? Eat! Drink! Smoke! is sponsored by fanimation.com and Horse Soldier Bourbon from American Freedom Distillery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who knew so many people abhor the Cadbury Egg Easter candy? Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! Snack Size edition. April D. Gregory spits fire about the Cadbury Egg, but gives nothing but love for Reese's peanut butter eggs. It's just too bad she can't pronounce the words "Reese's." And where do Peeps fit into all of this? Along with Fingers Malloy, they review the Bone Snapper X-Ray Rye and the La Volcada cigar from La Flor Dominicana. Eat! Drink! Smoke! is recorded at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN, and is sponsored by Fanimation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mueller Report has been released. Everyone has a hot take, and Tony Katz needs to take a step back: "The media told us this was all about collusion. And, now, all anyone in media is talking about is obstruction of justice. Can we discuss the first part first? America got told for over two years there was collusion, and there was no collusion. What the hell?" Tony host the latest Eat! Drink! Smoke! podccast, recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Along with April D. Gregory and Fingers Malloy, they review the Bone Snapper X-Ray Rye and the La Volcada cigar from La Flor Dominicana. A T-shirt from a barbecue restaurant is causing a lot of anger because of it's connection to LGBTQ. Also, Tony thinks Q stands for questioning, April says it stands for queer. Some websites say it stands for both. Which is it? Also, there is currency in being woke. Also, are some curse words allowable? And why is it ok for Tony to say but not April? Chocolate marshmallows are coming to America....and the outlook is not good. April is convinced there is a Passover song....and she tries to sing it to Tony. Eat! Drink! Smoke! is sponsored by Fanimation.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You already thought former Stormy Daniel's lawyer Michael Avenatti was a jerk. OK, maybe that was just April D. Gregory. But when you hear about the indictments against him, you might find yourself agreeing with April just a bit more. Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke!, the Snack Size edition, recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Tony, April and Fingers Malloy discuss the indictment, and question what kind of guy steals $4.2 million from a mentall ill paraplegic? They also talk about the day's bourbon, Noah's Mill and the cigar of the day, the Henkie Smoking Jacket. Eat! Drink! Smoke! is sponsored by Fanimation.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Julian Assange a criminal or a hero? It really does depend on how you ask. Maybe the better question is, did Julian Assange break the law? And who is worse - Assange or criminal Chelsea Manning? (Spoiler: It's Manning.) And maybe there's an even bigger question hanging over the Assange arrest: Do American even care about this story? Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN, along with April D. Gregory and Fingers Malloy. The review Noah's Mill bourbon and the Smoking Jacket Henkie cigar from Kelner Boutique Factory. Actress Charlize Theron can't get a date. This isn't gossip; she said it herself. She said guys need to "grow a pair" and ask her out. If you do ask her out, we suggest making a documentary out of it. Kit Kat ice cream is a real thing, and you can buy it. And in a recent trip to Detroit, Tony saw how residents there are supporting a hometown brand - Shinola watch - and why it signals great things for the problemed city. Eat! Drink! Smoke! is sponsored by fanimation.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An 80 year-old radio host quit his job because management had a problem with him telling a 75 year-old woman she looked great. This. Is. Not. The. Onion. Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! They review Game of Thrones inspired Johnnie Walker "White Walker" blended whiskey and the Julius Caesar Maximus pyramid cigar. Joining Tony are radio host Fingers Malloy and podcaster and social media maven April D. Gregory. The woman in question was not offended. But a producer, who overheard the conversation, was offended and went to management to complain. What the host did next has nothing by Tony's adulation and respect. Eat! Drink! Smoke! is recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. The podcast is sponsored by Fanimation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A study say 11 million people die because of problem diets, claiming its a higher number than deaths from smoking. April D. Gregory and Tony Katz question the study, and the idea of nutrition in America. April thinks the American diet is a disaster. Tony says today's society has more access to cheap nutrition than any other time in human history. This week's Eat! Drink! Smoke! checks out the Game of Thrones inspired Johnnie Walker 'White Walker' blended whiskey, and the Diamond Crown Maximus pyramid cigar. You don't have to lie to have issues with President Trump, but the Democrat candidates won't stop running with lies to attack him. And a mom got cited for disorderly conduct because her three year-old peed in a gas station parking lot. Eat! Drink! Smoke! is recorded live at Blend Bar Cigarr in Indianapolis, IN. The podcast is sponsored by fanimation.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A guy in St. Louis brought bagels to his co-workers, and Twitter lost their mind. Why? Because the bagels were cut vertically, not horizontally. Tony Katz hosts the snack size edition of Eat! Drink! Smoke!, along with April D. Gregory and Fingers Malloy. They review the Elijah Craig Barrel Proof bourbon and the La Palina Red Label cigar. Tony says cut your bagel any way you like. April and Fingers somewhat agree. And doesn't everyone go to Wendy's for a Frosty and fries? April says not anymore, since the fries at Wendy's have changed. What foods connect you to your childhood? Tony, April and Fingers walk us down their memory lane, and show how they all connect. Fingers wants to know if there is interest in a Gen-X nostalgia podcast. Eat! Drink! Smoke! is recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. The podcast is sponsored by Fanimation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jussie Smollett gets away with a hoax. At least, that's the feeling of most Americans. Yet, the NAACP is still welcoming him to the awards ceremony they are holding where he is up for an image award. But it's not just the hoax from Smollett that has people angry. It's that the Illinois State's Attorney, Kim Foxx - who may have been influenced by family members and a former Michelle Obama aide - never recused herself from the case....even when she said she did! Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. They review the Elijah Craig Barrel Proof bourbon and the La Palina Red Label cigar. April D. Gregory can't handle the Smollett story, so instead we discuss members of Congress replacing POW/MIA flags with flags representing transgender pride. "Why do you need to replace the flag?" asks Fingers Malloy. "Why can't you just put up another flag if you want it?" And April has a list of movies that she has not seen yet, and once you hear it you won't be ok. Eat! Drink! Smoke! is sponsored by Fanimation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have video games and porn really ruined lives? We hear about the damage done by these potentially addictive behaviors all the time, but what do the numbers tell us? According to one institute, porn and video games are having a damaging affect on existing relationships. Not that it's stopping people from entering relationships - which it does. Honestly, hello sex dolls! - but rather people IN relationships are becoming more and more engaged in these online pursuits. Tony Katz hosts the Snack Size edition of Eat! Drink! Smoke! Tony, Fingers Malloy and April D. Gregory sips Basil Hayden Dark Rye and smoke the Opus X Lost City cigar while discussing the future of relationships in America. Eat! Drink! Smoke! is recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Put down your damn cell phone!" That was Tony Katz' response to a story of an elderly woman being attacked on a NYC subway. People on the train took video of the attack, but did not step in to stop the assailant. "Maybe Childish Gambino was on to something in his video, 'This Is America.'" Eat! Drink! Smoke! reviews a unique dark rye from Basil Hayden, and the very spicy Opus X Lost City cigar. The Mueller Investigation is done, and the report has been handed in to Attorney General William Barr. Ok, now what? What will the press say, how will Democrats and Republicans react, will anyone be swayed from their original position? Lucky Charms cereal is offering up prize packages of cereal that are all marshmallows. Fingers Malloy and April D. Gregory love the idea. Tony wonders why we're screwing with breakfast. Eat! Drink! Smoke! is recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, INSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fingers Malloy is furious. Not angry, furious. He just learned that Motley Crue covered Madonna's "Like a Virgin," and he can't deal with it. Tony Katz hosts the latest Snack Size edition of Eat! Drink! Smoke! with Fingers and April D. Gregory. Is it wrong that musicians cover music that is not in the genre? And a man has decided that he will only drink beer for lent. April tries to one up him by declaring she gave up naps for lent. Is that even possible?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jay Leno warns late night TV hosts that going too political is never a good idea. But that ship has sailed, says host Tony Katz. Why? Well....follow the money! Eat! Drink! Smoke! has the strangest St. Patrick's Day episode ever. They review the Camacho Candela cigar and Hennessy XO. Wait, Hennessy? Yes...and it's amazing. They also got a delivery from Cakes by Joline; a huge fan of the podcast had a custom made "Hennessy and Cigar" sent to the show. Thanks, Kim!!! The College Cheating Scandal has America angry, and screaming out loud, "I knew it!" Yes, rich people often spend some cash to get a better life for their kids. But why spend $500K to get your kids into USC? Also, April D. Gregory thinks congac is Irish. True story. Fingers Malloy joins Tony and April on this latest episode, recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cindy Crawford posed nude at 53 and women are coloring her mole onto their own faces. Also, is the stereotype that blondes have more fun true? Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez commands the media attention. Are we not supposed to talk about her? Ignore The Green New Deal??? Tony Katz hosts the latest episode of Eat! Drink! Smoke! Together with April D. Gregory and Fingers Malloy. The reviews: Bourbon: Buffalo Trace and a 120 proof in-house Knob Creek. Cigar: My Father Le Bijou 1922. Eat! Drink! Smoke! was recorded live at Shelly's Back Room in Washington DC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The show is on the road this week, and records at Shelly's Backroom in Washington DC. The menu includes roasted wings and Tex-Mex egg rolls, two types of bourbon - including Buffalo Trace and an in-house Knob Creek - and the remarkable My Father Le Bijou 1922 cigar. HBO host Bill Maher goes after the Midwest, proving that he's never been there. But does it matter? As Tony Katz said, "Who watches HBO for Bill Maher? You watch HBO for Game of Thrones. BIll Maher is the like the annoying little brother your mom makes you bring to the party." President Trump leaves Vietnam without a deal with North Korean dictator Kim Jung-Un. Did he lose by not getting a deal, or is walking out an even bigger win? And the owner of Shelly's Backroom talks about the legendary DC location, and the future of cigars under FDA assault. Eat! Drink! Smoke! was recorded live at Shelly's Backroom in Washington, D.C. Tony is joined by April D. Gregory and Fingers Malloy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former CBS journalist Lara Logan took to a podcast to speak out about media bias in America. For many on the political right, it was refreshing. But will it cost Logan her career? Tony Katz hosts the latest episode of Eat! Drink! Smoke! Together with April D. Gregory and Fingers Malloy, they review a take on tomato basil soup. This leads to a conversation about weight loss, Fingers admitting that he has given up and the entire idea of the weight loss "journey." Eat! Drink! Smoke! is recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jussie Smollett made it up....at least, that's what the Chicago PD has said. The Empire star was not attacked in a "hate crime." Rather, he paid two men to fake an attack on him, so he could garner sympathy and, possibly, get a raise. Yet, when the cable media discusses the story, they avoid talking about some of the victims of this gross hoax. Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! Today, Tony reviews Pikesville Straight Rye and the Davidoff No. 3 702 Series Aniversario. April D. Gregory and Fingers Malloy are both believers in the peanut butter and mayo sandwich. Facebook is following you on apps that have nothing to do with Facebook. And if you know how to take a good selfie, let April know. Eat! Drink! Smoke! was recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April D. Gregory has no interest in Colin Kaepernick's protest move of kneeling for the National Anthem. But what to make of his decision not to play in the AAF? Was it about money, or about Kaepernick being more interested in being a martyr? And since the NFL has allowed people like Kareem Hunt back in the league, can Kaepernick claim that he is really being blackballed? Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! As for what the real story is with Kaepernick? Tony and April discuss it with Fingers Malloy. (NOTE After the podcast, it was announced that Kaepernick and Eric Reid settled a lawsuit with the NFL for between $60-80 million, though other reporting has the number at far less. Could this open the way for Kaepernick in the NFL? Possibly.) A man in Saskatchewan, Canada wanted to put his last name on his license plate, but the government said no. Because when you spell his name, it's a potential curse word. Or, he's just Kramer in Seinfeld. They also review the Le Careme cigar and the Auld Blow-In single grain scotch. Eat! Drink! Smoke! is recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump has declared a National Emergency on the southern border. Is it an emergency, and will the country go along with it? Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke!, and discusses how the emergency breaks down and where the real arguments for and against are. Along with April D. Gregory and Fingers Malloy, they review the Le Careme cigar from Crowned Heads and a mystery bourbon which turns out to not be a bourbon at all; catch the review of the Auld Blow In single grain scotch from the guys at Backbone Bourbon. Fingers Malloy has learned that you can lose weight if you don't eat garbage. The LA Times starts a fight by ranking the best fast food french fries in America. Democrat Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gives her boyfriend Congressional email priviliges....is that normal? Eat! Drink! Smoke! is availale on iTunes, and was recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you need to crowdfund for your wedding, your wedding costs too much. Tony Katz tells the story of a UK couple that is looking to crowdfunding to pay for their dream wedding. Why is it that some people think the online world has to cater to their unrealistic dreams? On the other side of the Valentine's Day coin, people who haven't gotten over their ex can take a photo of their ex to Hooters, destroy the photo and get free wings. Fingers Malloy and April D. Gregory chime in on bad ex's, bad relationships and wedding mistakes. Eat! Drink! Smoke! is recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Katz reviews the $100 Davidoff Royal Salomones cigar. It's the first time Tony has had the chance to try it, and it did not disappoint. Paired with Booker's Kathleen's batch bourbon, Tony - along with April D. Gregory and Fingers Malloy - break down the latest lies told about the Green New Deal. Did Rep. Ocasio-Cortez and her associates try to gaslight America on her "plan?" In Virginia, Governor Ralph Northam has not resigned. But the Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, might have to, as a second woman has come forward to accuse him of rape. And can we please stop taking challenges just because they exist on line? Eat! Drink! Smoke! was recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While reviewing the Avo Classic cigar and Stagg Jr. bourbon, Tony Katz discusses how Nick Jonas wants to be Batman. April D. Gregory wants Kate Beckinsale to choose her over Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson. And Fingers Malloy wants to know who the better actor is - The Rock or Hulk Hogan? There's also a Sean Young/Catwoman mention. Yeah.....old school. Some politics gets discussed, like those who wrongly compare a Make America Great Again Hat to a swastika. And how the public accomodation is not aligned with freedom. Something for everone in this episode of Eat! Drink! Smoke! Snack Size Edition!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's rare that we are recording the podcast as breaking news is happening, but that's how it went this week as the Saga of Virginia Democrat Governor Ralph Northam was unfolding as we were recording. A photo of a man in blackface standing next to a person in a KKK robe was discovered on Northam's medical school yearbook page. At first Northam admitted to taking the photo. The next day, he said it wasn't him. And, while we were recording, Gov. Northam was holding a press conference to profess his innocence...while admitting to doing blackface another time in his life! As Tony Katz notes, the photo is unacceptable. But why is this the story, as opposed to Gov. Northam's acceptance and support of infanticide? It's a busy Eat! Drink! Smoke!, recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis. Tony, joined by April D. Gregory and Fingers Malloy, review Stagg Jr. bourbon and the Avo Classic cigar. When you go out to eat, do you do it for the food or for the experience? And why spend $50,000 on a bar mitzvah? The differences between Baby Boomers, Gen X and Millennials became most obvious at a recent Fleetwood Mac concert.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What the heck is Sweetest Day? The Necco Wafer company went out of business, so there will be no Valentine's Day heart candies this year. Tony Katz doesn't know who is upset by this, but is amazed to learn that in addition to Valentine's Day, there is the "Hallmark Holiday" Sweetest Day. Eat! Drink! Smoke! Snack Size edition shares this lack of candy info, the adoration people have for Valentine's Day as well as the difference between a Sweet Tart and a Smartie. AndTom Brady cheats, and 10-year old Ace Davis has scientifically proven this. Tony is joined by April D. Gregory and Fingers Malloy. Eat! Drink! Smoke! is recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government Shutdown Is Over!!! But, what was the point of it all? Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! where the question gets asked and answered. Tony wonders if we know the endgame, why wait? Why play around with shutdowns? A woman was found in her car, drunk on vanilla extract. Even Fingers Malloy hasn't done that. But Fingers, Tony and April D. Gregory enjoy the review of Sazerac Rye and the Asylum 13 Medulla Oblongata cigar. Do we iPhone right? A New York Times opinion piece says late founder Steve Jobs did not the device to be so dominant in our lives. But would have been able to foresee the apps we use and the identity people get from their phones? Eat! Drink! Smoke! was recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! Snack Size edition. The media had a terrible, awful, very bad week. Between going all in on the Buzzfeed article about former presidential lawyer Michael Cohen, and then trying to cover their mistake by going all in against the Covington Catholic students, there's a lot of embarassment and shame to go around. The question is: Will They Learn Anything from it? And Game of Thrones is returning to HBO. Tony can't wait, but April D. Gregory and Fingers Malloy don't care.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The President invites the Clemson football team to a feast of Big Macs and Whoppers. Is that racist? Tony Katz has the same feast with April D. Gregory and Fingers Malloy to figure it out. The latest episode of Eat! Drink! Smoke! reviews Prichard's Tennessee Malt Whiskey and the Florida Sun Grown toro cigar from Drew Estates. There's no deal on the shutdown, and the Women's March took place. So did the March for Life, but you didn't hear about it...unless you learned that Ben Shaprio lost two sponsors because of his speech. And a New York restaurant has barred women from sitting at the bar, because they may be confused for hookers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A water tax? Really? The new California governor wants to institute a water tax to help others get access to water. Yeah...it's just an excuse to add yet another tax in the state. Unfortunately, California is not alone in raising taxes. Check out Indiana...and France! Speaking of water, is it drinkable yet in Flint, MI? And a guy in Canada gets pulled over in his car for speeding. His excuse? Motley Crue was on the radio, and he just had to drive fast. Do you think that excuse would work? April D. Gregory says she never had to blame the music to get out of a ticket. Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! The podcast is recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Tony is joined by April D. Gregory and Fingers Malloy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Shutdown continues, but what is it all about? Yes, it's all about politics. But has America even answered the question of whether they want border security? Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! Today, they review Redbreast 12-year Irish Whiskey and the La Flor Dominicana Ligero Lancero cigar. Costco has a 27 pound tub of mac and cheese, and it's sold out. The sheriff of Broward County, Scott Israel, is suspended by the governor of Florida. A guy tried to get out of a speeding ticket by blaming Motely Crue, and April shares her Tom Shilue moment. Eat! Drink! Smoke! was recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When a 22 year-old woman beats up a 19 year-old guy, you know you have a story! On this Snack Size, Tony Katz questions whether it's smart or crazy to run to your house and attack an intruder. She was trained in karate, but she didn't know if the intruder had a gun. What would you have done? And the people of Parkland, FL believe teachers should be armed. Tony is joined by April D. Gregory and Fingers MalloySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In support of free speech, Jordan Peterson and Dave Rubin are leaving Patreon. How far are social media platforms willing to go to curtail speech they disagree with? Tony Katz discusses this on Eat! Drink! Smoke! while they review the W.L. Weller Special Reserve Bourbon and the Julius Caesar toro cigar. Rep. Ocasio--Cortez and Rep. Tlaib are getting a lot of people worked up over their comments about President Trump. Is it worth it? Also, Kevin Hart got the backing of Ellen Degeneres, who wants to see him host the Oscars. And Kevin still said no. Eat! Drink! Smoke! was recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Tony is joined by April D. Gregory and Fingers Malloy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April D. Gregory has found her new love, and it's a cherry liqueur made by Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery. On this Snack Size, Tony Katz has to contend with April and Fingers Malloy enjoying an entire bottle of the cherry love, while Hotel Tango owner Travis Barnes encourages them. As a veteran, he also has a great story of how his mom used to send him bourbon while he was serving in Iraq. A new Carnival cruise ship has a roller coaster on it. Have we gone too far with our first-world entertainment? Either way, Fingers won't go on a cruise ship, which he calls a "death trap."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lou Ferrigno - America's favorite Hulk! - is saying that a pneumonia vaccine went wrong for him, and he's warning others. BRing on the anti-vaxxer crowd, and the renewed conversation about vaccinations in America. Eat! Drink! Smoke! is on site this week at Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery with owner Travis Barnes and master distiller Eric Stauffer. Together, they go deep into what makes good bourbon. Travis started the first disabled-veteran owned distillery in the country. Steve Harvey is happy to host Miss Universe, but he wants nothing to do with the Oscars. Why? He doesn't want his past dug up Eat! Drink! Smoke! was recorded live at Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery in Indianapolis, IN. Tony is joined by April D. Gregory and Fingers Malloy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Elect Alexandria Ocasio Cortez is not afraid. In response to a trolling tweet from Donald Trump Jr., Cortez basically - actually - threatened to investigate and subpoena Trump Jr. Tony Katz makes his prediction about Cortez - she's going to get herself expelled from the House. He also labels her "female Trump" due to her Twitter feed. Tony is joined by Fingers Malloy and April D. Gregory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Katz thinks Kevin Hart did the right thing by walking away from the Oscars. "He's gonna make movies and make millions! Who needs the headache from the same self-righteous Hollywood that will gladly give Harvey Weinstein his career back...and you know they will!" This is just part of this week's episode Eat! Drink! Smoke! They review West Fork Whiskey's B-Street Blues Bourbon, the Arturo Fuente Short Story cigar and antelope sliders! Michael Cohen, President Trump's former lawyer, is why everyone hates politics and politicians. He used his position to grab some extra cash, to the tune of $4 million. He's going to jail, and so should a bunch of other people. And Baby, It's Cold Outside is not a rape song. It's just not. Eat! Drink! Smoke! was recorded live at The Antelope Club in Indianapolis, IN. Tony is joined by April D. Gregory and Fingers Malloy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Snack Size! Edition of Eat! Drink! Smoke! has Tequila and Rudolph this Christmas season! Tony Katz, along with April D. Gregory and Fingers Malloy, discuss how tequila can help one lose weight...and you don't even have to puke to do it. Then, April explains why the classic tale of Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer, is a terrible story of an abusive Santa Claus. Fingers contends its just a cartoon, and getting worked up about it is nonsense. Tony tries to understand them both...he should have ordered some shots of tequila.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Japanese Whiskey Shortage?!?! WHAT!!!???!!! Tony Katz discusses the latest problems getting Japanese whiskey on the latest episode of Eat! Drink! Smoke! Luckily, the Waffle House food truck is available to cater your wedding. Today, they review Booker's Bourbon and the Brickhouse Habano. Patagonia, the clothing manufacturer, has decided to to take their $10 million tax cut and donate it all to environmental causes. And that's exactly what you should do with a tax cut: it's your money, spend it your way!! Happy meals are unfair to the genders, and France is on fire. Eat! Drink! Smoke! is recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Tony is joined by April D. Gregory and Fingers Malloy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie Brown is not a racist. Tony Katz starts this Eat! Drink! Smoke! Snack Size Edition with the breakdown of how social media is going crazy over a Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving, claiming that it shows insensitivity to Franklin, a Peantus gang character who is black. Fingers Malloy and April D. Gregory explain their drinking issues, then break down how Tony is not a bro. It's true. He's a good guy. Great friend. Just not a bro.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest epsidoe of Eat! Drink! Smoke! has Tony Katz wondering why Monica Lewinsky is back in the news? And why is she now saying that former President Bill Clinton may have asked her to lie on an affidavit? And why wasn't this known years ago? Tony discusses his inner Lewinsky conflict with Fingers Malloy and April D. Gregory while reviewing Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon and the Arturo Fuente Anejo Reserva 48 Churchill. Also, the migrant caravan has been turned into a political football, and that helps no one. Lives are at stake, and we shouldn't avoid the conversation of what this caravan is and what it means for the United States because mainstream media refuses to have it. And Sarah Michelle Geller - you know, Buffy The Vampire Slayer - is hot. And when she posts pictures of herself in lingerie, it's not fat shaming. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Four Roses Bourbon (@fourrosesbourbon) on Nov 15, 2018 at 11:30am PSTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Snack Size edition of Eat! Drink! Smoke! Tony Katz talks touchdowns. Well, really, why it is that athletes can't just score and then head back to the sidelines? Celebrations are one thing, but the taunting is just pathetic. And when did marriage proposals get so completely out of control? And when does it stop? Tony talks with Fingers Malloy and April D. Gregory about the cultural madness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Excellent! Another new episode of Eat! Drink! Smoke! The weekly review of bourbon, cigars and great food mixed with conversation of the news and culture of the day with radio host and entertainer Tony Katz. **THIS WEEK'S REVIEWS The Drink? – Maker's Mark Private Select The Smoke? – Davidoff Millenium With Thanksgiving coming up, is it ok to go out to eat for the holiday? And how much should it cost you to make the meal? Fingers and April have a serious disagreement about how much to spend on the family. Medical tourism is a real thing. But if you go to Mexico for a nose job, you're on your own. And Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) wants your guns, and demands that you fall in line...or he'll nuke you. Exactly how would gun confiscation work in America? It's clear that Rep. Swalwell has never thought through his own terrible ideas. Eat! Drink! Smoke! was recorded at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Joining Tony are radio host Fingers Malloy and social media maven and podcaster April D. Gregory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eat! Drink! Smoke! is all new! It's the weekly review of bourbon, cigars and great food mixed with conversation of the news and culture of the day with radio host and entertainer Tony Katz. **THIS WEEK'S REVIEWS The Drink? – Col. E.H. Taylor Bourbon The Smoke? – Four Kicks Limited Edition Last week, SNL's Pete Davidson was a tool. This week, he's apologizing to Congressman-Elect Dan Crenshaw. Did SNL get the apology right? Rep. Nancy Pelosi might get the Speaker's gavel again, and she says gun control is her first priority. Does that also mean that babies with fake guns can not be photographed? What do we mean? Listen, and try to keep your jaw off the floor. Eat! Drink! Smoke! was recorded at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Joining Tony are radio host Fingers Malloy and social media maven and podcaster April D. Gregory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Snack Size edition of Eat! Drink! Smoke! is focused on chicken and waffles! Tony Katz speaks with Fingers Malloy and April D. Gregory about the new menu item at KFC. Extra crispy chicken. Mrs. Butterworth's syrup. Belgian-style waffles. How could it be better? Fingers has an idea that includes dessert items from a vending machine. Millennials are most willing to purchase a haunted house. April needs her house smudged, and wait til you hear the gruesome reason why!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.