A Cigar Hustlers Podcast

Michael Szczepankiewicz / Mikę Palmer
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A Cigar Hustler's Podcast (CHPOD) — the #1 cigar lifestyle podcast. 550+ episodes of premium cigar reviews, blending secrets, industry news, and culture. Hosted by Mike Palmer & Mike Szczepankiewicz, co-founder of Powstanie Cigars and owner of CigarHustler.com. New episodes weekly. Top 5% worldwide. Shop official merch and live auctions at chpod.com

  1. 21h ago

    Wild Headlines To The Humidor, Independence and Fuente

    On this episode of the Cigar Hustlers Podcast, the crew reviews and discusses the latest from Independence and Arturo Fuente.A full cigar-industry news discussion — reviews, interviews, and commentary, plus the week's wildest headlines.In episode 607 of the Cigar Hustlers Podcast, host Mike BDP runs from the news desk to the humidor — reacting to the week's headlines before digging into cigar news and reviews featuring Independence and Arturo Fuente. Honest conversation and industry commentary, new episodes every weekday.

  2. 1d ago

    ACHP 606 Glady's Knight Has No More Pips!

    On this episode of the Cigar Hustlers Podcast, the crew reviews and discusses the latest from United Cigars, Independence, and Dunbarton.A full cigar-industry news discussion — reviews, interviews, and commentary, plus the week's wildest headlines.In episode 606 of the Cigar Hustlers Podcast, host Cheanno runs from the news desk to the humidor — reacting to the week's headlines before digging into cigar news and reviews featuring United Cigars, Independence, and Dunbarton. Honest conversation and industry commentary, new episodes every weekday.

  3. 4d ago

    ACHP 605 Six Flags Lawsuit, AI Robots & Uber Teen Cams

    The crew tackles a deadly Six Flags roller coaster lawsuit, privacy concerns surrounding a $60,000 AI robot teacher, and Uber’s new live-video feature for teen accounts. In cigar news, they discuss new releases from Martello and Emilio, the launch of Domain Distribution, and try to predict Halfwheel’s score for the Hiram & Solomon Ashlar. Plus, Nepal’s massive flash flood, podcast audio problems, Nicaragua, government control, and plenty of the usual chaos. Chapters  00:00 Opening and Show Introduction  01:36 Today’s Stories and Show Preview  02:03 CHPod, Patreon and Listener Comments  05:04 Six Flags Roller Coaster Death Lawsuit  12:04 New York School Pauses $60,000 AI Robot Teacher 19:24 Uber Introduces Live Video for Teen Accounts  21:31 Cameras, Privacy and the Modern Surveillance Debate 27:31 Cigar News Begins  27:39 Martello Cigar Company’s First Release  31:51 Emilio Suave Sumatra Begins Shipping  34:23 Domain Distribution Launches  38:19 What’s the Score? Hiram & Solomon Ashlar  43:57 Nepal Flash Flood and Podcast Audio Problems  47:00 Nicaragua, Government and Life in Central America 49:10 Closing and Sign-Off

  4. 5d ago

    ACHP 604 Dolly Dies, Legos Are Expensive, Phil 45 Minute Bathroom Break

    ACHP 604 brings plenty of chaos as the guys remember Dolly Parton, celebrate National Dog Day, and break down the unbelievable story of a Florida man accused of stealing nearly $500,000—including more than $2,400 spent on Legos. In cigar news, they discuss a major Davidoff executive departure, college football stadium cigar boxes, Tatuaje’s latest shipping announcement, and finish with “What’s the Score?” featuring the Asylum 13 Signature Series. ACHP 604 — Timestamp Chapters 00:00 – Show Opening and Introductions04:30 – Charlie Minato Tests the New AI Cigar Bot09:00 – Phil Dies on the Toilet10:30 – Listener Comments and Feedback23:35 – Dolly Parton: Remembering a National Treasure29:00 – Phil’s Late Arrival and Family Emergency41:30 – Florida Man Accused of Stealing Nearly $500,00045:00 – $2,400 in Legos and Other Wild Purchases55:45 – National Dog Day and the Dogs We Love1:07:00 – Major Davidoff Executive Leaves the Cigar Industry1:13:30 – The Guys Debate Offensive Commemorative Cigars1:27:45 – Bocock Brothers’ College Football Stadium Cigar Boxes1:39:30 – Tatuaje Old Man and the C Monsters Shipping Update1:47:50 – What’s the Score?1:49:00 – Asylum 13 Signature Series Review1:58:30 – Final Score Predictions and Closing Phil Dies on the Toilet, Dolly Parton & a $500K Lego Scandal

  5. 6d ago

    ACHP 603 World's Smallest Penis Looses His Record

    The guys react to a shoutout from The Cigar Authority, debate how long it’ll take to pass their episode count, and catch up on listener comments. Plus, pumpkin spice season returns, the man with the world’s smallest penis loses his title, and a dethroned Miss North Carolina USA files a defamation lawsuit. Cigars, chaos and plenty of bad decisions along the way.

  6. 6d ago

    DTHP Episode 236 A little off the top shelf! West Tampa Barbershop Review!

    Gio and Jerry are back from Louisville and the Bourbon Trail, and naturally there are stories to tell. This week we light up the West Tampa Tobacco Co. Barbershop and break down whether this new release deserves a permanent spot in the rotation.On Patrol Gone Wild, we’ve got a wild hit-and-run, a parent making some absolutely questionable decisions, and the unbelievable story of the Penn State frat drug kingpin. Then Caleb’s News brings new releases from Hermanos De Armas and Camacho, before we close things out with the announcement of a new bourbon brand. https://linktr.ee/downtoherfpodcast

    DTHP Episode 236 A little off the top shelf! West Tampa Barbershop Review!

  7. Aug 25

    ACHP 602 Palmer Returns From Nicaragua: Tobacco School, Factory Tours & Celebrity Cigars

    Palmer Returns From Nicaragua: Tobacco School, Factory Tours & Celebrity Cigars 00:00 – Palmer returns from Nicaragua 01:10 – Traveling with cigar-smelling clothes 03:05 – Food, plantains and shopping in Managua 04:45 – People asking Palmer to bring back exclusive cigars 05:50 – Was Nicaragua really the trip of a lifetime? 06:35 – Palmer’s favorite part of the trip 07:15 – Comparing small factories to the massive AJ Fernandez operation 08:25 – Nicaragua’s version of Starbucks 10:00 – Airport adventures and being mistaken for a Spanish speaker 11:30 – The infamous squeaky breakfast cheese 13:15 – Eating the same hotel breakfast every morning 14:20 – Shopping for Adrienne and buying another suitcase 15:20 – Customs concerns: Do the dirty clothes look like drugs? 16:35 – What Greg forgot to pack 17:40 – Palmer reflects on the full Nicaragua experience 18:20 – Tobacco School, tests and Skip putting Palmer on the spot 19:30 – Hotel key problems and Palmer’s questionable language skills 20:45 – Wrapping up the Nicaragua conversation 21:20 – Charlie Minato and the tracksuit tribute 22:30 – Patreon cigar preview 23:05 – What’s the Score? begins 23:50 – AG Cigars Legendary Moment Jamie Foxx 25:50 – Jamie Foxx cigar final score revealed 26:35 – Tyson 2.0 Undisputed Habano Toro 28:40 – Construction and combustion problems 30:20 – Tyson 2.0 final score revealed 31:00 – Upcoming podcast appearances and Tampa trip 32:00 – Crowned Heads event and closing announcements Palmer returns from Nicaragua with stories from tobacco school, factory tours, questionable hotel breakfasts and traveling with a suitcase full of cigar-smelling clothes. Plus, the guys play “What’s the Score?” with celebrity cigars from Jamie Foxx and Mike Tyson.

  8. Aug 24

    Cheanno, Camacho & a Crack-Flavored Cigar Request | CHPOD 601

    Mikey and Phil McGuffey are joined by guest host Cheanno for a loaded one: Camacho's sophomore limited edition, why nobody credits the people who actually roll your cigars, Chazz Palminteri's Sonny going regular production, and the single strangest phone call ever taken at a cigar shop. Then "What's the Score?" takes on a vintage Cuban Davidoff that halfwheel absolutely buried. Smoking tonight: Room 101 17th Anniversary — full review over on the Patreon. CHAPTERS 0:00 Cold open — welcome & what we're smoking 2:05 On today's show 2:30 Merch, chpod.com & Patreon 3:52 600 episodes in the books — your comments 5:17 The Aganorsa "axe" that is very clearly a hatchet 7:16 Mr. Groover's giveaway & the hardest-worker-in-the-industry debate 11:45 The Lounge giveaway winner 13:10 Australia: a hiker's tragic end and the world's strictest tobacco laws 17:01 SAMCRO is back — the Sons of Anarchy sequel 23:00 A polar bear, a boat horn and a very expensive fine 26:06 Diddy, Tupac and the case that won't die 28:41 The track meet stabbing trial — parents, coaches and community 31:18 CIGAR NEWS: Camacho "Boldly Built by Masters" LE 2026 32:24 Why don't brands credit the people who make the cigars? 34:10 How long should it really take to blend a cigar? 41:09 Cavalier Genève's new warehouse 41:17 Chazz Palminteri's "Sonny" goes regular production 43:05 The best-selling vitolas in the country 45:13 "Do you have any crack-flavored cigars?" 48:10 What's the Score? — vintage Davidoff Dom Pérignon 57:33 Wrap-up & thanks GET THE MERCH https://chpod.com JOIN THE PATREON — everything we don't say on the show https://patreon.com — search "Cigar Hustlers Podcast" THE LOUNGE https://chpod.com/thelounge New episodes every single weekday. Like and subscribe wherever you're watching or listening. #cigars #cigarpodcast #premiumcigars

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A Cigar Hustler's Podcast (CHPOD) — the #1 cigar lifestyle podcast. 550+ episodes of premium cigar reviews, blending secrets, industry news, and culture. Hosted by Mike Palmer & Mike Szczepankiewicz, co-founder of Powstanie Cigars and owner of CigarHustler.com. New episodes weekly. Top 5% worldwide. Shop official merch and live auctions at chpod.com

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  • Creator
    Michael Szczepankiewicz / Mikę Palmer
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    885
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Michael Szczepankiewicz / Mikę Palmer
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