Sticks and Stories
Tina & Gary
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Cigar makers finally hear from their customers in a unique way. This is also a safe space for cigar aficionados to listen in on their fellow cigar lounge goers as they discuss their favorite sticks and business stories (from Scottsdale/Phoenix, Arizona). Finally, first time enthusiasts just might be able to discover their flavor palate from cigar connoisseurs, learning about their first time and current favorites.
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S2E8 Gary's Stories: Vietnam Mandela Effect ca. 1971
CigarsRed Meat Lovers by Dunbarton & Trust (Tina)JFR, Titan (Gary) Aganorsa Leaf, Aganorsa Leaf LonnieStories: Gary recounts one of his Vietnam stories. He believes the attack on the abandoned…
S2E7 We Got The Connect: w/Troy and Ron of Cigars & Coffee Co.
Sticks: Wise Blood by ATL Cigar Co (formerly distributed by Luciano, but ended in 2024 ). For the podcast table. Facings usually follow local figures in great Atlanta. Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano…
S2E6 Second Time Around w/Carlos of @naked_cigars
Sticks: Purple Pledge, by Casa Carillo (aged almost a decade). Tina highly recommends and argues its largely underrated, Carlos gives it an “good, not exciting” and Gary a "just ok". Blood Medicine…
S2E5 Women History Month Feature: Christine of Ambassador Fine Cigars
Special Feature celebrating Women's Day (3/8) and Women's History Month (March). In this Feature we host Christine of Ambassador Fine Cigars in Phoenix, Arizona (PV). The Sticks:Classic, Aladino…
S2E4 Part 2: Talking Cigars with guest Kay of Smoke in the Desert
The Sticks:Anejo, Fuente - TinaCT Reserva, My Father - Kay CT, Trevors - Lonnie (from Cigar rolling event)The Story: Within this episode, Kay discusses more about her cigar experience in the Valley…
S2E4 Talking Cigars with guest Kay of Smoke in the Desert
The Sticks: Anejo, Fuente - TinaCT Reserva, My Father - Kay CT, Trevors - Lonnie (from Cigar rolling event)The Story: Within this episode, Kay discusses her origin story of smoking cigars (15+ years)…
S2E3 A true Sticks & Stories Episode feat. Kyree: Part 2
The Sticks: Padron 1926 Serie - Kyree Norteno, Esteli Herrara (discontinued) -Tina (not mentioned but it's what I smoked during this episode). Available at select shop across the valley including…
S2E3 A true Sticks & Stories Episode feat. Kyree: He discusses sticks, life values and more...
The Sticks: Padron 1926 Serie - Kyree Norteno, Esteli Herrara (discontinued) -Tina (not mentioned but it's what I smoked during this episode). Available at select shop across the valley including…
S2E2 Sam's Episode: Cigars, cigars and cigars....
The Sticks: Esteban Carreras 211 - SamMeat Lover's (Dunbarton & Trust) -Tina JFR, Aganorsa Leaf - GaryDecade, Rocky Patel - LonnieThe Story: Within this episode, we learn more about Sam's…
S1E3 Cigars, Airplane Business and a Rolex w/co-host Gary
The Sticks: JFR and Plasencia The Story: Within this episode, we learn more about the airplane sales business from co-host Gary and the importance of situational awareness. Location of Event:…
S2E1 Carlos of @naked_cigars: We talk Cigars, Military and Ghosts
Sticks: BattleBorn, by EP Carrillo now Casa Carrillo, limited production (@trevorsliquor). Also they are at @churchillsazPadron Black label series, limited production (@fumarcigars)Gatekeeper, by…
S1E15 Creators Corner: Cigar Talk & a Sci-fi review, Wandering Earth
Sticks: Oliva V Serie: Melanio, 70 ring gauge specially made for Fox CigarDunbarton SombremesaOliva, Nub HabanoStory: Sci-Fi book review, Wandering Earth by Cixin Liu (HERE)Recording in November,…
S1E14 Holistic Ash, Part 2 w/Kodi of Haus of Health
Sticks: Fuente, Anejo 888 (Anejo comes out twice a year, around father's day and during the part later in the year) Quesada, Oktoberfest - ca. 2014, Salomon pressed, 50/33Alec Bradley, Black Market…
S1E13 Holistic Ash, Part 1 w/Kodi of Haus of Health
Sticks: Fuente, Anejo 888 (Anejo comes out twice a year, around father's day and during the part later in the year) Quesada, Oktoberfest - ca. 2014, Salomon pressed, 50/33Alec Bradley, Black Market…
S1E12 Aqua Ember Drift
The Sticks: El Septimo, King Sargon CT ChurchillTatuaje, The JekyllTatuaje, The HydeThe Story: In this episode of Sticks and Stories, we have special guest Amber who explains how she transitioned…
S1E11 Cigar Lounge Conversations: Review of I,Robot w/Lonnie
We recorded two episode today (last Monday in September 2025). The Sticks: Here we are finishing up CAO -Stokk cigar while Lonnie tests the waters with something new. The Stories: Lonnie reviews…
S1E10 Gary's Stories: Flipping Loaches
We are sharing a story from Gary on his pre-Vietnam tour. Today Gary discusses a training exercise which didn't go as planned. Mentions: Loach helicopter: HEREFort Rucker: HERECigar mentioned:…
S1E9 Ace of Ashes, Part 3 w/Cortez feat. Lonnie (edited) -2nd half
We got great feedback and viewership for the poker chat with Cortez so he's back to talk more about the craft. Today Cortez continues the conversation on mastering Poker play and distinguishes…
S1E9 Ace of Ashes, Part 3 w/Cortez feat. Lonnie (edited)
The Sticks: My Father, JFR and CAO-StokkThe Stories: We got great feedback and viewership for the poker chat with Cortez so he's back to talk more about the craft. Today Cortez continues the…
S1E8 Ace of Ashes, Part II w/Cortez
Part II with Cortez is out! He talks more poker, other games and free time sports (snowboarding) and we shoot the breeze over cigars. Today we had JFR (Gary) and Cortez and I had Southern Draw…
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Sticks and Stories has published 30 episodes since June 2025, covering topics in Business, Documentary.
Sticks and Stories is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 41m.
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