Lounge Lizards - a Cigar and Lifestyle Podcast

Lounge Lizards
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Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo with Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky, Bam Bam and the rest of the Lizards, the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Each episode typically centers around a featured cigar and spirits pairing, with regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more. Lounge Lizards isn’t a traditional cigar review show. It’s a group of friends sitting around the table, smoking cigars, sharing opinions, telling stories and trying to make sense of the culture and industry around them. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Join Lizard Nation and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. Email hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and potentially be featured on an upcoming episode.

  1. 6d ago

    La Aurora Family Creed Perserverancia Robusto & Doorly’s 12 | How to Improve Your Palate for Cigars – Ep. #256

    Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair La Aurora Family Creed Perserverancia Robusto with Doorly’s Barbados Rum Aged 12 Years. The guys discuss what makes a palate strong and how one can improve it, they hear from Lizard Nation on Padrón Maduro vs. Natural, and they share an update on Cuban travel restrictions. PLUS: Pennsylvania Broadleaf Deep Dive • Honduras Surges in U.S. Cigar Imports • New Montecristo Duty-Free Travel Humidor • Lizard Chris on Losing His Palate • Playa del Carmen LCDH + Custom Rolls • Lizard J’s “The Time of a Cigar” & More Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com(use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com). website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com

  2. Oct 6

    Foundation The Wise Man Corojo Toro & Glengoyne 12 | InterTabac 2026 & Gizmo’s Cigar Soldier Interview – Ep. #255

    Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Foundation The Wise Man Corojo in Toro with Glengoyne 12-Year-Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys discuss a new patented ashtray that supposedly cools your cigar, a Lizard listener’s recap of the InterTabac 2026 trade show, and Gizmo’s recent interview on The Cigar Soldier podcast.PLUS: LizardGizmo.com Returns • Foundation Moves from AGANORSA to My Father • Cuban Cigar Distribution in Europe • Pipe Smokers in Cigar Lounges • Lizard Opens a Cigar Shop in Sweden & More Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com). website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com

  3. Sep 29

    Padrón 1964 Anniversary Exclusivo Natural & Privateer Navy Yard Rum | Save/Revive/Kill Cuban Cigars & Europe’s Distribution Crisis – Ep. #254

    Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Padrón 1964 Anniversary Exclusivo in Natural with Privateer Navy Yard True American Rum. The guys return to Padrón and try the sister cigar to one of their long-time favorites, they discuss European cigar distribution nightmares and Gizmo tasks the panel with naming the three Cuban cigars they’d save and revive and kill.PLUS: Trinidad Vigía Reserva Cosecha, Pagoda's Humidor Neglect, "Tupperdors are FINE!", Traveling Lizards Meeting Other Lizards, More Chen Zhi Financial Revelations, Padron 1964 Facts We Didn't Know, Gizmo Counts His Govees, U.K. Plain Packaging's Final Call & More Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com). website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com

  4. Sep 22

    Cuba Aliados by EPC Toro & Glenmorangie The Nectar 16 | Aging + Acclimating Cigars & Cuban Tourism Down – Ep. #253

    Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Cuba Aliados by Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Toro with Glenmorangie The Nectar 16 Years Old. The guys detail German banks ceasing business with the local Habanos distributor, they share the interesting Cuba Alaidos History and they discuss tips for collecting, storing and aging cigars.PLUS: New Sponsor Alert: Drew Estate, Cuban Tourism Down Significantly, Developing Your Palate, DJ Khaled at Davidoff of London in Jean Shorts, Pagoda Pranks Gizmo, Episode 250 Instagram Giveaways Recap & More Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com). website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com

  5. Sep 15

    Tatuaje Miami Havana Cazadores & ArteNOM 1414 Reposado | ProCigar 2027 Shakeup & Listeners Pulling Back from Cubans – Ep. #252

    Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Tatuaje Miami Havana Cazadores with ArteNOM Selection de 1414 Tequila Reposado. The guys discuss ProCigar 2027 and a major membership change, they hear a voice memo about a lizard meetup on a cruise and things go off the rails when Chef tries to change a rating.PLUS: Empty LCDH Stores, Winter Smoking Tips, Tequila w/ Food, OpusX ReXilent Redux, Vacation/Cruising Lizards, Listeners Pulling Back from Cubans & More Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com). website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com

  6. Sep 8

    Cuesta-Rey Centro Fino Sungrown Pyramid No. 9 & Blanton’s | OpusX ReXilient Controversy & Senator’s Birthday – Ep. #251

    Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Cuesta-Rey Centro Fino Sungrown Pyramid No. 9 with Blanton’s The Original Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey. The guys discuss a controversial new release from Fuente, they share the long histories of both the cigar and the bourbon and they invite in a guest lizard to help recap Senator’s big birthday soirée.PLUS: Opus X ReXilient 9/11 Cigar Uproar, Rooster Pranks a Compromised Gizmo, Senator and his Saber & More Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com). website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com

  7. Sep 1

    Partagás 8-9-8 & Macallan 18 | Would We Smoke More Cubans? & Episode 250 Giveaway – Ep. #250

    Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Partagás 8-9-8 (ROU NOV 10) with The Macallan Sherry Cask 18 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys celebrate 250 episodes with a unicorn cigar from 2010, they level the playing field and debate if they'd bring Cubans back into their daily rotations and a Bam beauty secret is accidentally revealed at a post-pod soirée.PLUS: Big Giveaway Announced, Lizard's Latest Post-Pod Hangout Spot, Lizard Surgeon on 250 Episodes, Grinder/Poobah/Fundie Dinner Updates, New Davidoffs for Flagship Stores, Bam's Renovation, La Galera's 90th & More Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com). website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com

  8. Aug 25

    Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 77 Shark & El Dorado 12 | UK Plain Packaging & Bond Roberts Auctions – Ep. #249

    Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Arturo Fuente Añejo Reserva Xtra Viejo Limited #77 Shark with twelve years aged El Dorado rum. The guys go through the long history of Fuente’s Anejo line, they detail the UK’s proposed plain packaging law for cigars, and they share some big Bond Roberts auctions news.PLUS: Añejo NYC "For The Love of Agave" Event on Sept. 14, Lizard Surgeon on Clarifying Body/Flavor/Strength, Spain Wants to Ban Private Clubs, Tupperdors -> Humidors -> Dryboxing Process, New Quai d'Orsay Edición Limitada, Cigar Rotation Comforts, Listener on Why Men Are Dressing Poorly, Pagoda Talks Guyana, What Are Lizards Watching/Listening To? & More Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com). website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com

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Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo with Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky, Bam Bam and the rest of the Lizards, the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Each episode typically centers around a featured cigar and spirits pairing, with regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more. Lounge Lizards isn’t a traditional cigar review show. It’s a group of friends sitting around the table, smoking cigars, sharing opinions, telling stories and trying to make sense of the culture and industry around them. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Join Lizard Nation and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. Email hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and potentially be featured on an upcoming episode.

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