Hot Ashes Podcast

Lee and TK
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The Hot Ashes Podcast is where cigars, conversation, and camaraderie come together. Hosted by veterans and longtime friends, the show blends sharp humor, real talk, and storytelling straight from the cigar lounge. One week it’s swapping war stories, the next it’s debating music, movies, leadership, or life’s big questions—no script, no filters, just unfiltered conversation and good bourbon. Whether you’re lighting up a cigar or just looking for a seat at the table, Hot Ashes delivers laughs, insight, and the kind of banter you’d expect from a crew that’s seen a little of everything.

  1. VOR 5 TAGEN

    Episode 22 (Cigars, Valentine's Day, Half Iron Man)

    Send us a text In this episode of the Hot Ashes Podcast, the crew settles in at the cigar table for a wide‑ranging hang that hits all the best parts of cigar‑shop life. We kick things off talking cigars and drinks – what everyone’s smoking, from Camacho Broadleaf to Deadwood Sweet Jane to rum‑flavored Gurkhas – plus beer pairings, flavor notes, and why shop conversations are half the fun. From there we dive into Valentine’s Day and the flower game. Ed breaks down how Valentine’s is the “Super Bowl” for florists, what it’s like ramping up Blue Men in Swansboro (thousands of roses, Teleflora, quality vs. grocery‑store flowers), and we debate whether Valentine’s is a Hallmark cash grab or a chance to actually show up for your people. In the back half, Ed makes a big announcement: he’s officially committing to a Half Ironman. We talk training, age, aches and pains, accountability, and how chasing a massive goal can change how you feel about yourself, your health, and your day‑to‑day life. Along the way you’ll also hear: Rants about AI art, labels, and deepfake‑ish mediaCigar pet peeves (bad draws, busted wrappers, resin bombs)Gratitude, discipline, and our accountability challengeIf you love cigars, small business stories, and real talk about getting your life together (one smoke and one rep at a time), you’re in the right place. Timestamps (rough): 0:00 – Intro, cigars, and drinks of the night11:40 – Valentine’s Day, flower shop “Super Bowl,” business talk42:30 – Ed’s Half Ironman decision & training mindset1:04:00 – Accountability, habits, and getting older without giving up👉 Subscribe if you vibe with cigar‑table conversations and want to help us push this thing to 1,000 subs. Support the show

    2 Std. 12 Min.

  2. 2. FEB.

    Episode 21 (Half ironman/Snowpocalypse/life goals)

    Send us a text Welcome back to the Hot Ashes Podcast! In this episode, the crew settles into the new indoor setup with cigars, drinks, and a blizzard supposedly on the way. We place our bets on the “snowpocalypse,” talk Southern snow culture, and swap dog stories that somehow turn into full-on weather and survival prep. The heart of this episode is Ed’s dilemma: should a 54-year-old who hasn’t done competitive endurance sports jump into a half Ironman? We dive deep into training smart vs. training hard, pacing strategies, injury worries, accountability, and the mental battle of actually hitting “submit” on the race registration. There’s tough love, real vulnerability, and a lot of laughs. Along the way we hit: Cigars, beer, and what everyone’s smoking & drinkingDog parents, sedatives, and snow-day chaosTraining plans, brick workouts, and “old man” pacingPeer pressure, self-doubt, and unlocking a new level of confidenceA late-game detour into Bill Belichick, Hall of Fame politics, and how “everyone gets a trophy” thinking is creeping into sportsIf you’re into cigars, bourbon/beer, endurance training, dad stories, or just real table talk, this one’s for you. Drop a comment: Should Ed sign up for the half Ironman? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment to support the show and help us grow the Hot Ashes community. Timestamps (approx): 0:00 Cigars, drinks, and snow weekend hype 5:30 Southern snow panic & grocery store chaos 19:40 Ed vs. the Half Ironman: age, doubt, and commitment 33:00 Training smart, pacing, and avoiding burnout 55:00 Gym intimidation, coaches, and failing on purpose 1:10:00 Bill Belichick, Hall of Fame drama & participation trophy culture 1:20:00 Clowns at the door, safety, and how times have changed #HotAshesPodcast #CigarPodcast #HalfIronman #EnduranceTraining #MidlifeFitness #CigarLounge #Snowstorm #Snowpocalypse #MarathonTraining #TriathlonTraining #FitnessOver50 #DadTalk #BourbonAndCigars #PodcastClip #LongFormPodcast Support the show

    2 Std. 14 Min.

  3. 26. JAN.

    Episode 20 (Snow Hype, Time Travel & Left Lane Criminals)

    Send us a text The boys are back with Episode 20 of the Hot Ashes Podcast, and we’re indoors this time. We kick things off with Carolina “snowpocalypse” panic—36 degrees, bread and milk raids, brine on the roads, and full-on fearmongering. Are we being kept safe…or just sold to? From there we dive into time travel, mulligan buttons, and aging: Would you go back and redo your life if you kept your current knowledge? Butterfly effect, Back to the Future logic, and living with the path you’ve taken. Being in your 30s and 40s but still not feeling “grown” like you thought adults were. Then we vent about driving etiquette and road rage: Left lane campers and people who don’t use blinkers Thumbs-down vs flipping the bird Shopping cart ethics, cigarette butts, planes, kids in public, and general “are we decent humans?” questions. All this, plus cigars, drinks, near-miss childhood stories, and a little paranormal/psych talk sprinkled in. Light up, pour one, and hang out. #HotAshesPodcast #CigarsAndConversation #SnowPanic #TimeTravelTalk #LeftLaneCriminals #DrivingEtiquette #RoadRage #NorthCarolina #PodcastEpisode #CigarsAndWhiskey #ComedyPodcast #StorytimePodcast #WeatherHype #ButterflyEffect #MillennialProblems Support the show

    2 Std. 6 Min.

  4. 19. JAN.

    Episode 19 (Fitness, Poop, AI is taking over)

    Send us a text On this episode of the Hot Ashes Podcast, Lee, TK, Solange, and Cody light up cigars, crack some high‑octane beers, and dive into a wildly mixed bag of real‑life topics. From Half Ironman training, marathons, macros, and intermittent fasting to anxiety poops, river “Groovers,” and Leave No Trace ethics, nothing is off limits. They also clash over modern country vs. classics, Taylor Swift, celebrity influence, and whether AI is a powerful tool or a creative cheat code—then let ChatGPT ruthlessly roast them all. It’s equal parts fitness talk, bathroom confessions, music/media rants, and AI therapy session—raw, funny, and way too relatable. #HotAshesPodcast #ComedyPodcast #CigarPodcast #CraftBeer #HalfIronman #FitnessJourney #OutdoorLife #LeaveNoTrace #TaylorSwift #ChatGPT Support the show

    2 Std. 7 Min.

  5. 12. JAN.

    Episode 18 (Dry January, Atomic Habits, and Getting Uncomfortable)

    Send us a text We’re kicking off 2026 in the lounge talking more than just cigars. In this episode of the Hot Ashes Podcast, Lee, TK, Solo, and Roger dive into Dry January, realistic New Year’s resolutions, and why getting uncomfortable might be the only way to actually change. We get into: Dry January, weight gain, and the “just one drink” negotiationHow to build real habits using ideas from Atomic Habits (start small, set up your environment, habit stacking)Gym anxiety, stretching, accountability bets, and why comfort might be ruining usGratitude as a daily practice and simple ways to track itMotivation, discipline, and a wild med-school origin story from a brutal physics professorIf you’re thinking about getting healthier, building better routines, or just crawling out of your comfort zone this year, this one’s for you. #podcast #podcastclips #podcastlife #longformcontent #shortformvideo #conversation #unscripted #realtalk #storytelling #contentcreator  Support the show

    2 Std. 15 Min.

  6. 5. JAN.

    Episode 17 (Board Games, Bourbon & Bad Decisions- Holiday Episode)

    Send us a text The Hot Ashes crew is back in the lounge for a laid‑back, post‑Christmas hang. After the usual rundown of what everyone’s drinking and smoking, the conversation wanders through holiday chaos, shop shenanigans, and a surprising amount of book talk. We recap the Christmas party at the cigar shop – from potluck food and decorations to the wildly competitive White Elephant gift exchange (custom decanter, fishing rod, whiskey battles, and why the limit needs to go from $25 to $50 next year). The crew also dives into family and holiday games: Classic board games like Masterpiece, The Game of Life, Trivial Pursuit, Hues & Cues, and UnoA full‑on “Christmas gauntlet” of party games involving flip cup, beer pong twists, and ornament challenges that end with everyone sweatingIn between laughs, they get into books and reading habits – favorite fiction and non‑fiction, leadership and self‑improvement reads, and how hard it is to balance serious stuff like Lean Six Sigma with just enjoying a good story like The Princess Bride or Red Rising. It’s cigars, bourbon, Christmas chaos, and good conversation – classic Hot Ashes Podcast. Hashtags: #HotAshesPodcast #CigarPodcast #CigarLounge #WhiskeyAndCigars #ChristmasParty #WhiteElephant #FamilyGames #BoardGames #PipeSmoking #CigarLife #BourbonTalk #HolidayVibes #ShopLife #PodcastClips #LongformPodcast Support the show

    2 Std. 13 Min.

  7. 29.12.2025

    Episode 16 (GHOSTS! GHOSTS! GHOSTS!)

    Send us a text On this episode of the Hot Ashes Podcast, Lee, TK, and the crew dive deep into one of the oldest debates ever: are ghosts real or is it all in our heads? We start light with what we’re smoking and drinking, then get into: Childhood “haunted house” stories and shared creepy experiencesWhy some of us want ghosts to be real (fear of death, coping with loss)A wild near‑death experience involving surgery and “leaving the body”The difference between spirit, energy, hallucinations, and brain chemistryA serious back‑and‑forth between a skeptic, believers, and a Navy psychiatristHow No Quarter Paranormal actually investigates (debunking first, then evidence)Psychic art, crystals, exorcism stories, and whether anyone can truly be convincedIf you like long-form, unfiltered conversations about paranormal vs. science, mixed with jokes, stories, and a little existential dread, this one’s for you. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro, vibes, what we’re smoking & drinking 05:00 – Do we believe in ghosts? 20:00 – No Quarter Paranormal joins the mic 35:00 – Near‑death experience & the “other side” 55:00 – Psychic art, crystals, and energy 1:15:00 – The psychiatrist’s take: trauma vs. spirits 1:30:00 – Can a true skeptic ever be convinced? Subscribe for more conversations about the weird, the funny, and the unexplained. #podcast #paranormal #ghoststories #ghosthunting #afterlife #skeptic #believer #paranormalpodcast #NoQuarterParanormal #haunted #NDE #neardeathexperience #spirituality #energy #psychic #ghostdebate #horrorstories #creepy #hotsashespodcast Support the show

    2 Std. 3 Min.

  8. 22.12.2025

    Episode 15 (Peru trip, parenting adults, survivor)

    Send us a text In this episode, Lee and TK fire up the mics at George’s Cigar Shop with a full house: Solange is back, and new guest Gina jumps on mic four. They kick things off with what they’re not calling “the next episode,” talk intro music history (including TK’s lost rap opener), and settle in with their cigars and beers. Gina takes everyone on a wild month‑long trek through Peru—from jungle humidity and invisible flesh‑eating bugs to an unguided four‑day hike to Machu Picchu, cheap hostels with hot meals and Wi‑Fi, a sprained ankle on day three, 20‑hour bus rides, desert oases, and surprise penguins and sea lions on the coast. From there, the crew bounces through stories of Hawaii life and the infamous “Stairway to Heaven” hike, sketchy trails vs. cushy guided treks, and what can go wrong when you’re tired, distracted, and halfway up (or down) a mountain. That flows into parenting and preparedness: kids whacking their heads on lighthouse staircases, broken bones, mystery concussions, overstuffed hike backpacks, and being the only one who actually packed snacks and a first‑aid kit. They also dive into family, siblings, and Christmas: adult kids, trying to keep the holiday “magic” alive, juggling in‑laws, traditions like spaghetti on Christmas Eve, and the stress of hosting vs. just showing up. Rounding it out, there’s plenty of shop life and dog talk—Penny Lane and Eleanor Rigby’s chaotic reunion, bath trauma, agility classes, and why “all four on the floor” is the secret sauce of dog training—plus plans for the shop’s White Elephant Christmas party and ugly‑sweater strategy. It’s cigars, travel tales, busted ankles, family chaos, and dog hair—pretty much everything you’d expect from an afternoon at Hot Ashes. #HotAshesPodcast #CigarLounge #MachuPicchu #PeruTravel #Backpacking #HawaiiLife #ParentingAdultKids #FamilyStories #HolidayStress #ChristmasVibes #DogTraining #GoldenRetriever #PodcastLife #SmallTownVibes #CigarCommunity Support the show

    2 Std. 3 Min.
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The Hot Ashes Podcast is where cigars, conversation, and camaraderie come together. Hosted by veterans and longtime friends, the show blends sharp humor, real talk, and storytelling straight from the cigar lounge. One week it’s swapping war stories, the next it’s debating music, movies, leadership, or life’s big questions—no script, no filters, just unfiltered conversation and good bourbon. Whether you’re lighting up a cigar or just looking for a seat at the table, Hot Ashes delivers laughs, insight, and the kind of banter you’d expect from a crew that’s seen a little of everything.

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  • Erstellt von
    Lee and TK
  • Jahre aktiv
    2025 - 2026
  • Folgen
    22
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