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ACHP 422 Code Red and "That's A Wrap!

On today’s show: YouTube is wrapping up your year in videos, and there’s a full-blown Code Red happening over at ChatGPT HQ. In cigar news, SOTL certifies Burn, Crowned Heads is thunder-kissing its way into the headlines, Espinosa has something big cooking for February, and Aganorsa drops the Aoki. And of course… we close it out with the industry’s favorite game — What’s the Score?

ACHP Episode 421 Rage Bait!

On today’s show: Oxford unveils its brand-new Word of the Year, and the White House releases fresh details on President Trump’s MRI. In sports, ESPN is pushing its chips in and betting big on a new strategy. In cigar news, Gellis Family Cigars sends the Absolutos Lonsdale to Stogies World Class Cigars, Ellie Blue returns with even more new releases, Hooten Young steps deeper into the Special Operations game, and JC Newman continues restoring Tampa’s cigar legacy.

ACHP Episode 420 Flight Delays and Cyber Monday

On todays show Over 12K flights delayed yesterday on the busiest travel day of the year. Gas prices at a all time low in four years Today is cyber Monday If you were given a $2,000 tariff ‘rebate check,’ what would you do with the money? Former Bengals QB leads his alma mater to title in 1st year as head coach In Cigars news Slate Blue Lighting Sky getting a 2026 release A new Holiday Bauble 2025 And James Bond Gets a second cigar Then we have a the industry’s favorite game What’s The Score

ACHP Special Episode Erik Espinosa

Replay Episode: The Erik Espinosa Interview — Special Edition To celebrate this Friday night’s big ticketed event in the Hustler Private Lounge, we’re bringing back one of our most popular conversations — the unfiltered, hilarious, and surprisingly deep sit-down with Erik Espinosa. In this replay, Erik talks shop, drops gems, breaks balls, and gives that signature Espinosa energy that always lights up the studio. Whether you’re coming to the event or just want to relive a classic, this episode sets the tone for an unforgettable night at Hustler.

ACHP 419 Holiday Travel, Black Friday

Today we have a new Trump County in Central Florida.  The Chaos of Thanksgiving travel is upon us. US Retail Spending sagged in the third quarter  and a Cambell soup executive is caught saying “Soup is for poor people”. We also have a couple of cigar news stories and then a mini game of what’s the score!  All this on episode 418 of A Cigar Hustler Podcast Every week day!

ACHP 418 Cousin Walk, WNBA II, Home Depot

On today’s show walking in the park are firing up weed sales,  Home Depot isn’t doing so hot and a new women’s basketball league is shooting hoops.  In cigars Guy Fieri has blown it now,, Roma has been crafting again, Duran Cigars is making a Duran cigar and HVC is hot out of the over all this and more on todays A Cigar Hustlers Podcast Every week day!

ACHP Episode 417 Turkey, Toys, Movies and Sports

On Today’s  Podcast, we hit the biggest stories you need to know: • Thanksgiving grocery “discounts” that aren’t what they seem • Netflix making a surprising move to chase Warner Bros Discovery • AI toys causing major safety concerns for parents • The NBA and NFL chasing massive European expansion • Big shakeups at JR Cigar, Casa de Montecristo & Santa Clara • The Powstanie War Bear of Mass Destruction officially drops and the media have questions • Updates on the California UTL lawsuit • Plus today’s round of “What’s The Score?” and as always our Listener of the Week

ACHP Episode 416 The Epstein Files w/Matt Booth

In Todays show Trump talks about the Epstein files, Toysr us is back for Christmas, and the government is turned back on but not so fast…then in cigars news Corwnheads, Foundation and Trinidad have new cigars

ACHP Special Episode: An Intimate Sit-Down with Pete Johnson

Mikey outdoes himself again with a rare, up-close look at one of the industry’s true icons. This special episode dives into the personal side of Pete Johnson of Tatuaje Cigars — the stories, the growth, the moments that shaped him beyond the blends. A can’t-miss conversation with one of the most influential figures in the cigar world.

ACHP Episode 415 Rough Jobs For Rough Times w/ Law Ream

On Today’s show  we break down why people are suddenly jumping into gritty, hard-labor jobs as the cushy office gigs dry up. Then we dig into the wild toll-text scams stealing over a billion dollars, Epstein Files in their on again off again trend is back on and the latest cigar drops from Black Label and La Palina. We wrap up with a quick tour of America’s strangest roadside attractions. Light up and enjoy.

ACHP Episode 414 We are Going To Mars!!

Welcome to Cigar hustlers Podcast on today’s show we have Blue Origin nails a Mars mission launch and lands the booster like a boss. A whole town is searching for a missing mannequin named Beverly. Dictionary.com says the word of the year is… “67.” Kai Trump makes her LPGA debut, California targets flavored tobacco, and New Jersey wants higher cigar taxes.

ACHP Episode 413 Kardashian Failed

Welcome to The Cigar Hustlers Podcast, Episode 413! This week — cops chase down Breakfast, Kim Kardashian hits another legal speed bump, and the NFL delivers plenty of winners and losers in Week 10. In cigar news — Cigar Page is building something massive, Rocky Patel’s got big anniversary plans, and a few surprises are hitting retailers across the country.

ACHP Episode 412 Killer Monkeys On The Loose

Welcome back to another episode of the Cigar Hustlers Podcast, where the smoke’s always smooth and the news is anything but. This week’s headlines are wild — we’re talking about escaped monkeys in Mississippi, a scientific breakthrough that might have humans breathing through their butts, and a Week 9 NFL recap where defenses ruled and playoff pictures got messy. In the cigar world, the Maldives just banned tobacco for an entire generation, Cohiba’s dropping a $250 cigar, and Alec Bradley’s Fine & Rare is back with its most ambitious blend yet. So grab your favorite stick, light up, and settle in — from monkeys on the loose to oxygen in odd places, we’ve got everything trending this week… right here on The Cigar Hustlers Podcast. SMMCS Mustang Stampede K-8

ACHP Episode 411 Cigar Media Crisis

Another top-tier cigar show has announced it’s calling it quits at the end of the year. After years of dedication, countless interviews, and hundreds of episodes — it’s over. Is this the beginning of the end for cigar media as we know it? Or just another example of how much work goes into these shows for so little return — in money, recognition, or respect from within the industry? This week we break down what’s really happening behind the microphones. From burnout to bandwidth, sponsorship struggles to platform restrictions, we’re asking the hard question: 👉 Is cigar media in crisis… or just evolving? Join us as we take an honest look at what it takes to survive in the cigar media space today, and whether the grind is still worth it.

ACHP Episode 410 Cyber Spies and Games Crashing

From shocking headlines to Sunday heroics — this week’s stories hit hard on the field and online. And when the smoke settles… we’re lighting up what really matters. All this and Gregg tells us what' s coming for Powstanie Cigars This is The Cigar Hustlers Podcast.

ACHP Episode 409 Mikey "Its My Show"

This week on The Cigar Hustlers Podcast… the day the music died. MTV is pulling the plug on its legendary music channels after four decades — the end of an era. Plus, Florida Publix says yes to open carry, sports went wild this weekend, and the cigar world’s buzzing with big drops, legal battles, and TAA news.

ACHP 408 Movie Swifties, Treasure and NFL Week 5

Alright folks, buckle up — Taylor Swift just pulled a box office power move, Florida treasure hunters strike gold, and the NFL delivered pure chaos in Week 5. And of course… we’ve got all the latest smoke from the cigar world coming your way. This is A Cigar Hustlers Podcast, Episode 408 —

ACHP 407 What Not To Put In Your ASS w/Fred Rewey

Welcome to the Cigar Hustlers Podcast, Episode 407! I’m your guest host, Fred Rewey—yeah, that Fred: founder of Nomad Cigars, troublemaker with Illusione, and a guy who’s been stirring the cigar pot for over a decade. I’m a marketer, a storyteller, a published author, and apparently the only guy on this show with his own IMDb page. So… how in the world did I get roped into this gig? No idea—but here we are. Stick around—we’ve got wild news stories, NFL Week 4 highlights, cigar industry updates, and of course, Mikey and Palmer doing whatever it is they do.

ACHP 406 Tiger Attack

In today’s episode, we’ll start with the tragic news out of Oklahoma involving a fatal tiger attack. From there, we’ll cover an on-set injury that paused Spider-Man filming, break down Week 3 of the NFL season, and wrap up with the latest cigar industry updates.

ACHP Episode 405 Sunshine State Shenanigans

Welcome to Episode 405 of the Cigar Hustlers Podcast! I’m Mike Palmer, joined by my co-host Mike Szczepankiewcz and our engineer Boots keeping us on track. Grab a cigar, kick back, and let’s get into it! This week Florida turns into the Wild West as open carry laws get flipped on their head, and in true Sunshine State fashion, someone gets busted with a tote bag that literally said “Definitely Not A Bag Full of Drugs.” We’ve got all the highlights from NFL Week 2—including big wins, ugly losses, and injuries that could shake up the season. In cigar news: Warped sends the crocodile international with Isla del Cocodrilo Toro Grande Apostate expands with The Eight Witnesses Casa Fuente says farewell after 20 years in Las Vegas Viva La Vida Connecticut announces new Churchill & Lancero sizes Cayman Cigar Co. refreshes its core lines A new Texas law cracks down on cigar marketing And the PCA locks in Joshua Habursky through 2031 Plus, we review the My Father Blue Toro Gordo, shout out our Listener of the Week Bryce Field, spotlight Treasure Coast Cigars in Vero Beach, and wrap things up with another round of What’s the Score? Don’t forget—on Sept. 23 I’ll be at Treasure Coast Cigars in Vero from 12–3, and on Sept. 26 we wrap up the month-long Camacho event at Hustler with the giveaway of the Halo 2B Gas Griddle! Light up, tune in, and let’s roll with Ep. 405 of the Cigar Hustlers Podcast!