The Talking Ash Podcast

michael barletta
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Join Michael Barletta and Tom Trella as they discuss all things premium, hand-rolled cigars. With nearly 30 years of experience, 7 retail locations, an e commerce store, they will keep you entertained with latest news and releases from the cigar industry.

  1. 10/09/2025

    Jon Carney of Bentley Tobacco

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  2. 07/15/2025

    Litto Gomez Junior of La Flor Dominicana makes a big announcement on the Talking Ash Podcast

    Litto Gomez Junior makes a big announcement on the Talking Ash Podcast. What is new with La Flor Dominicana and the state of their company. Join Tommy, Michael, and Litto for a great listen as we discuss what is going on in the cigar industry.

    31 min

  3. 07/08/2025

    Drew Newman and the tradition of the JC Newman Cigar Company

    Drew Newman joins Michael Barletta and Tom Trella. We discuss the history and tradition of the JC Newman Cigar Company. It is the oldest family owned cigar company in the world. Tom and Michael had the opportunity to visit the factory in Tampa, FL. Cigar Box and JC Newman cigar company give away a trip for two to Tampa.

    15 min

  4. 06/12/2025

    RyJ 150th Anniversary Balconet And Aging Room Nicaragua Quattro Concerto Coming Soon

    Tom Trella, Michael Barletta, and Tom Stroud introduce the Romeo Y Julieta 150th and Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Concerto. Beautifully crafted cigars that we highly recommend. Introduction into what goes on during Poker Night at Smoke Rings Cigar Bar. Join us on episode 152 as we welcome Drew Newman from JC Newman Cigars, America's oldest family owned cigar factory.

    13 min

  5. 05/30/2025

    Episode 150 - Francisco Almonte introduces The Chengo And 12th Anniversary DBL Cigars

    Francisco Almonte, Michael Barletta, and Tom Trella. Francisco Almonte introduces two new cigars. The DBL Chengo and DBL 12th Anniversary. Francisco talks about starting his own company, growing his own tobacco, and his passion for cigars. Where it started, how its going, and what is coming next. The Chenquito will pack more stregth and more flavor than its original.  Chapter 1: 00:00 Talking Ash Introduction Chapter 2: 00:25 Francisco Almonte is introduced by Michael Barletta Chapter 3: 01:53 Francisco thanks Cigar Box and Smoke Rings for the opportunity Chapter 4: 02:15 Celebrating two new cigars Chapter 5: 03:17 People can't wait to smoke The DBL Chengo Chapter 6: 09:30 Look at that finish of this beautiful cigar Chapter 7: 13:42 I'm starting my own company! Chapter 8: 23:43 The DBL Chenquito is coming! Chapter 9: 30:22 August 15th Meet and Greet with Francisco at Smoke Rings Cigar Bar!

    31 min

  6. 05/27/2025

    The Talking Ash Podcast Episode 149

    Join Michael and Tommy as they discuss the Julius Caesar by JC Newman, the straight cut series by Wilson, and more of Tom's useless Facts.

    12 min

  7. 05/08/2025

    Talking Ash Podcast Episode 148 - Perdomo 30th Cigars, Joe Winder, And Straight Cut Series by Wilson!

    Join us as we discuss Perdomo Cigars 30th Anniversary, remember our dear friend Joe Winder, and introduce an all new segment.....The Straight Cut Series!

    13 min

  8. 05/08/2025

    Cigar Box And JC Newman Present - Win A Trip for 2 to Tampa!

    Win a trip for 2 to Tampa, 1 Diamond Crown 130th Anniversary Humidor with 130 Rare Diamond Crown Belicoso No. 9 Cigars, and 1 Tampa Smokers Home Run Humidor with 25 Tampa Smoker Cigars. Grand Prize Value of $6,250. Visit any Cigar Box or Smoke Rings Cigar Bar Locations to enter.

    3 min
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Join Michael Barletta and Tom Trella as they discuss all things premium, hand-rolled cigars. With nearly 30 years of experience, 7 retail locations, an e commerce store, they will keep you entertained with latest news and releases from the cigar industry.

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    michael barletta
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  • Episodes
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