The Ash Holes

Dave interrupted our plans today, and gave his honest review of Dan's wedding. How was the music? How was the food? Was it fun? Find out, and a listen for an early preview of our upcoming contenders list.

This week we’re talking wedding cigars strategy! Dan’s getting married this Saturday & breaks down all the things you need to have a perfect cigar wedding experience from groomsmen gifts to cocktail hour!

Lets talk about some of the things we wish we knew about the cigar world before getting into the hobby! What could we tell someone who’s new to cigars what pitfalls to avoid or things to keep doing from being a beginner to becoming fully into the culture!?

This week lets see if there’s been a shake up in Cigar Maker Power Rankings, who are the top players right now in the cigar world!?

This week lets talk about what’s better for a cigar brand? New Lines or limited editions? Companies are having success right now using each method but which will work in the long run?

The 2025 New England Cigar Expo & Two Guys 40th Anniversary Party is over! Lets talk about how it went & what each of our experiences were since we all did different things throughout the weekend.

It’s here! We are just 3 Days away from the 2025 New England Cigar Expo & Two Guys 40th Anniversary Party! Lets talk about what you can expect if you’re joining us this weekend for the sold out event & what we’re most looking forward to!

The Ash Heels are back to make the perfect cigar kit! Lets Talk the perfect tools you’ll need for a perfect smoking experience: Butane lighter, V or straight cutter, travel humidor, proper humidification devices.

This week on The Ash Holes, Labor Day is right around the corner! Let’s talk about the perfect cigars to light up this Labor Day Weekend!

This week we’re playing What IF? Two Guys Edition! Dan has a series of questions for Dave about key moments in Two Guys Smoke Shop History & we’ll discuss what could have happened if the timeline was different!

This week we are joined by Ed Santamaria, buyer at Two Guys Smoke Shop. Two Guys may be celebrating it’s 40th Anniversary this year but there's another special Two Guys Milestone to talk about as Ed is celebrating his 30th year working for the company!

This week on The Ash Heels the girls chat with Mel from Elevated Humidor! Let’s talk about her origins into the cigar world & what’s it like owning her own cigar store!

This week we’re going to give you the secret, or secrets, to making a perfect cigar. Dave’s not here to weigh in but we’ll tell ya our perspective on what is needed to make a perfect cigar successful!

Today we ask who’s your Cigar Starting 5 if you were to start a “Cigar Team” and had to pick 4 other people to lead you to success who would it be & why!? Could be anyone from master blender, corporate officer, spokesperson, or cigar roller! No wrong answers here!

With the Padron Ruby Red Exclusive Edition Release Around The Corner we ask why make a great cigar once?! Sometimes a cigar comes out & it’s a big hit then its never to be seen again. Why do manufacturers do this? & what could change it for the future?

Summer is in full swing, lets talk about the new hot cigars of the summer 2025 & what’s still left to come out this cigar smoking season!

We’re smoking Outcast Cigars this week so it’s a good time to ask are Women Outcasts In the Cigar Industry?? Times have changed & there’s lots of women involved in all aspects the business from stores to Corporate Leaders but are the challenges still the same for women in the industry?

2025 has been a very different year for cigars than last 5 & it’s time for cigar retailers to work on better strategies for this year & we’re here to help!

The Micallef Black Firecracker has debuted & we’re gonna review it live on the show while we talk about the history of Dave’s most explosive creation, the firecracker cigar size!

Father’s Day is this Sunday & it's time for our Father's Day Cigar Gift Guide 2025! We have the perfect cigar gifts for you to get your Dad or someone special who loves cigars!

This week on a Special Ash Heels episode, let’s talk about the people who got us into cigars! How did these people influence us to not only start smoking cigars but make it our careers!?

Memorial Day is in the books & Summer is here! Let’s discuss the new cigars coming out in the Summer of 2025 & talk about what we’re looking forward to lighting up the most!

This week on The Ash Holes, Drew Newman of JC Newman Cigars joins us live! This May marks J.C. Newman’s 130th Anniversary & Drew Newman is here to share the story of JC Newman with us!

Perdomo Legacy debuted last week at Two Guys & is red hot! Let’s talk about this new cigar & how Perdomo has made launching new products so successful!

The New England Cigar Expo & Two Guys Smoke Shop’s 40th Anniversary Party VIP & 2-Day Tickets are SOLD OUT! ONLY 1 Day Tickets Remain Lets talk about our experiences at the Expo since we’ve all either been or worked the last two events. Plus what we’re excited for this year!

Let’s talk colors in cigar packaging, why are they important & why does it change so much of what’s in & what’s not!? Also New England Cigar Expo tickets are on sale this Saturday! Let’s talk about what you get & what’s happening

PCA 2025 is in the books! What happened at the show? Any surprises or stories to tell. Including Dave witnessed the official unveiling of the Perdomo Legacy.

Dave has been doing cigar podcasting for over 15 years. On today's episode, we talk about the past, present and future of cigar podcasts. Join us as we broadcast live on location from Studio 21 Podcast Cafe high above Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, New Hampshire on the United Podcast Network, every Tuesday @ 4pm.

This week on The Ash Holes, It’s PCA week lets talk about whats coming, what’s hot & how tariffs may affect cigars & this trade show in a BIG way!

This week on The Ash Holes, it's a April Fool's Mystery Show! The only thing that's for sure is there will be cigars!

Let’s Talk About Small Cigars in 2025! Big Ring Gauges were hot for a long time but is the industry getting smaller lately? We discuss how small cigars will a BIG impact in 2025.

This week on The Ash Holes, we light up the new Gold Star from United & decide who deserves a Gold Star in Cigars for 2025!!

Lets talk bachelor parties & bachelor party cigars! Dan is doing his this week & he’ll break down the perfect planning strategy & cigars you’ll need to have a great experience whether you’re the groom or just attending the bachelor weekend!

This week on The Ash Holes, let’s talk about Cigar Marketing in 2025 with Sarah! Sarah works in marketing outside the industry what trends are hot & what could the cigar world use to make things better?

The New England Cigar Expo 2025 has been announced! Lets go over the details & what’s in store for Two Guys 40th Anniversary Party!!

Ruby Cannoli aka Dina of Two Guys just Returned from the Perdomo Factory Tour in Nicaragua. Tell us what you saw, what you learned & did you see anything we should know about!?

This week on The Ash Holes, It’s Valentine's Day this week & we're talking about Cigars We Love in 2025! We talk about our favorite's this time of year, is there anything new that has caught our eye?? Tune in to find out!!

This week on The Ash Holes, It’s Super Bowl Week! Lets talk about the perfect cigars for the big game & is there a cigar dynasty?? Also, we'll be joined by Agnes from United Cigars! We also have our Dave’s Weekly 6 pack, Weekly Top 5 and Kilt Man's Corner. Join us for as we light up the Perdomo 30th Anniversary Sun Grown Robusto!

It’s time for everyone’s favorite seasonal episode, our favorite winter cigars for 2025! Whether you’re looking for dog walkers or something to smoke in your ice fishing tent we go you covered! We also have a Dave’s Weekly 6 pack, Our Weekly “Top 5” and Kilt Mans Corner segments. Join us for all the madness as we light up the Big Sky Madison and talk Winter Cigars! #Cigar #Davidgarofalo #Edsullivan #Aaronnoonan #Dandavison #TAA #TAH #Cigars #Theashholes #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe Follow Us On: Facebook: / ashholesradio YouTube: / @theashholes9602 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@theashholespodcast:f Instagram: / ashholesradio Twitter: / theashholes Listen to Us on: theashholes.podbean.com or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts Join us as we broadcast live on location from Studio 21 Podcast Cafe high above Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, New Hampshire on the United Podcast Network, every Tuesday @ 4pm.

Join us as we smoke the Rocky Patel Emerald Sixty and ask the question…. Is a Cigar Catastrophe on the horizon?? The latest cigar imports to the US info has been released & it looks eerily similar to 1998. Is the bottom about to fall out? Lets compare Dave’s State of The Cigar Industry Address to the info we have now! We’ll also have a Dave’s weekly 6 pack, a Top 5 list and Kilt Mans Corner. #Cigar #Davidgarofalo #Edsullivan #Aaronnoonan #Dandavison #TAA #TAH #Cigars #Theashholes #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe Follow Us On: Facebook: / ashholesradio YouTube: / @theashholes9602 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@theashholespodcast:f Instagram: / ashholesradio Twitter: / theashholes Listen to Us on: theashholes.podbean.com or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts Join us as we broadcast live on location from Studio 21 Podcast Cafe high above Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, New Hampshire on the United Podcast Network, every Tuesday @ 4pm.

Today we are going to light up the West Tampa Circle of Life Robusto while we discuss what we think it will take to see the needle move in the world of cigars for 2025. We’ll also have a Daves weekly 6 pack, a Top 5 list and Kilt Mans Corner. Don’t forget to drop us a line at: [email protected] #Davidoff #Cigar #Davidgarofalo #Aaronnoonan #Dandavison #TAA #TAH #Cigars #Theashholes #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe Follow Us On: Facebook: / ashholesradio YouTube: / @theashholes9602 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@theashholespodcast:f Instagram: / ashholesradio Twitter: / theashholes Listen to Us on: theashholes.podbean.com or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts Join us as we broadcast live on location from Studio 21 Podcast Cafe high above Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, New Hampshire on the United Podcast Network, every Tuesday @ 4pm.

On today's show the Ash Holes are lighting up........ It’s The 2024 Ash Holes Cigar of The Year! Who Will Win & How Close was this year’s vote!? What will it be ??? We also have a weekly Top 5, Daves Weekly 6 Pack and Kilt Mans corner. #TAHCigaroftheyear #Davidoff #Cigar #Davidgarofalo #Edsullivan #Aaronnoonan #Dandavison #TAA #TAH #Cigars #Theashholes #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe Follow Us On: Facebook: / ashholesradio YouTube: / @theashholes9602 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@theashholespodcast:f Instagram: / ashholesradio Twitter: / theashholes Listen to Us on: theashholes.podbean.com or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts Join us as we broadcast live on location from Studio 21 Podcast Cafe high above Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, New Hampshire on the United Podcast Network, every Tuesday @ 4pm.

It’s New Years Eve and The Ash Holes are smoking the HVC Hot Cake Ct Golden Line #5 while they talk New Years Eve traditions, plans and they take a look back at 2024. They also have a Daves Weekly 6 Pack and Weekly Top 5 segments. #Davidoff #Cigar #Davidgarofalo #Edsullivan #Aaronnoonan #Dandavison #TAA #TAH #Cigars #Theashholes #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe Follow Us On: Facebook: / ashholesradio YouTube: / @theashholes9602 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@theashholespodcast:f Instagram: / ashholesradio Twitter: / theashholes Listen to Us on: theashholes.podbean.com or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts Join us as we broadcast live on location from Studio 21 Podcast Cafe high above Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, New Hampshire on the United Podcast Network, every Tuesday @ 4pm.

It’s Christmas Eve and The Ash Holes are lighting up the Alfonso Anejo #1. What does everyone have planned for the holiday? and what cigars will we light up? We also find out what everyone’s favorite Christmas gift ever was. We also have a weekly Top 5 and Daves Weekly 6 Pack. #Davidoff #Cigar #Davidgarofalo #Edsullivan #Aaronnoonan #Dandavison #TAA #TAH #Cigars #Theashholes #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe Follow Us On: Facebook: / ashholesradio YouTube: / @theashholes9602 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@theashholespodcast:f Instagram: / ashholesradio Twitter: / theashholes Listen to Us on: theashholes.podbean.com or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts Join us as we broadcast live on location from Studio 21 Podcast Cafe high above Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, New Hampshire on the United Podcast Network, every Tuesday @ 4pm.

Today the Ash Holes are smoking the Kristoff TAA Exclusive 2024 while discussing cigars in 2025. With 2024 wrapping up, we ask what happens in 2025 in the cigar world? New legislation? Continued Growth or Cigarmageddon? Let’s figure it out! We’ll also have a Daves weekly 6 pack, a Top 5 list and Kilt Mans Corner. #Davidoff #Cigar #Davidgarofalo #Edsullivan #Aaronnoonan #Dandavison #TAA #TAH #Cigars #Theashholes #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe Follow Us On: Facebook: / ashholesradio YouTube: / @theashholes9602 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@theashholespodcast:f Instagram: / ashholesradio Twitter: / theashholes Listen to Us on: theashholes.podbean.com or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts Join us as we broadcast live on location from Studio 21 Podcast Cafe high above Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, New Hampshire on the United Podcast Network, every Tuesday @ 4pm.

Today the Ash Holes are lighting up the EPC Encore Majestic as Dan decides to springing a holiday Pop Quiz on his co hosts and producer. Who knows the most about…….nothing? We’ll also have a Daves weekly 6 pack, a Top 5 list and Kilt Mans Corner. #Davidoff #Cigar #Davidgarofalo #Edsullivan #Aaronnoonan #Dandavison #TAA #TAH #Cigars #Theashholes #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe Follow Us On: Facebook: / ashholesradio YouTube: / @theashholes9602 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@theashholespodcast:f Instagram: / ashholesradio Twitter: / theashholes Listen to Us on: theashholes.podbean.com or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts Join us as we broadcast live on location from Studio 21 Podcast Cafe high above Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, New Hampshire on the United Podcast Network, every Tuesday @ 4pm.

The Holiday season is in full swing & it’s time for our annual Holiday Cigar Gift Guide! The best gifts for the cigar lover in your life this year. From New Cigars, to Samplers, & Accessories we got you covered! Join us as we light up the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Generacion V , talk gifts, Daves weekly 6 pack, a Top 5 list and Kilt Mans Corner. #Davidoff #Cigar #Davidgarofalo #Edsullivan #Aaronnoonan #Dandavison #TAA #TAH #Cigars #Theashholes #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe Follow Us On: Facebook: / ashholesradio YouTube: / @theashholes9602 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@theashholespodcast:f Instagram: / ashholesradio Twitter: / theashholes Listen to Us on: theashholes.podbean.com or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts Join us as we broadcast live on location from Studio 21 Podcast Cafe high above Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, New Hampshire on the United Podcast Network, every Tuesday @ 4pm.

Today the Ash Holes are celebrating their 8 Year Anniversary by lighting up the Aladino Limited Edition Toro while we look back on the last 8 Years of the show, we talk Thanksgiving plans, a Top 5 list, the Kilt Mans Corner and a Dave’s Weekly 6 Pack. #Davidoff #Cigar #Davidgarofalo #Edsullivan #Aaronnoonan #Dandavison #TAA #TAH #Cigars #Theashholes #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe Follow Us On: Facebook: / ashholesradio YouTube: / @theashholes9602 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@theashholespodcast:f Instagram: / ashholesradio Twitter: / theashholes Listen to Us on: theashholes.podbean.com or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts Join us as we broadcast live on location from Studio 21 Podcast Cafe high above Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, New Hampshire on the United Podcast Network, every Tuesday @ 4pm.

With Winston Churchills 150th Birthday this week the Ash Holes Celebrate by smoking the Davidoff Winston Churchill Late Hour Robusto while they talk about the legend, the legacy and the Davidoff Winston Churchill collaboration. We also have a weekly Top 5, Daves Weekly 6 Pack and Kilt Mans corner. #winstonchurchillbirthday #Davidoff #Cigar #Davidgarofalo #Edsullivan #Aaronnoonan #Dandavison #TAA #TAH #Cigars #Theashholes #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe Follow Us On: Facebook: / ashholesradio YouTube: / @theashholes9602 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@theashholespodcast:f Instagram: / ashholesradio Twitter: / theashholes Listen to Us on: theashholes.podbean.com or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts Join us as we broadcast live on location from Studio 21 Podcast Cafe high above Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, New Hampshire on the United Podcast Network, every Tuesday @ 4pm.

It’s The Contenders Show!!! And today we are going to Light Up the HVC Black Friday 2024 as we name the 6 contenders for 2024 Cigar of the Year, along with some honorable mentions that didn’t make the cut. We also have a weekly Top 5, Daves Weekly 6 Pack and Kilt Mans corner. #TAHCigaroftheyear #Davidoff #Cigar #Davidgarofalo #Edsullivan #Aaronnoonan #Dandavison #TAA #TAH #Cigars #Theashholes #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe Follow Us On: Facebook: / ashholesradio YouTube: / @theashholes9602 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@theashholespodcast:f Instagram: / ashholesradio Twitter: / theashholes Listen to Us on: theashholes.podbean.com or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts Join us as we broadcast live on location from Studio 21 Podcast Cafe high above Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, New Hampshire on the United Podcast Network, every Tuesday @ 4pm.