The Ash Holes

The Ash Holes - A weekly cigar podcast dedicated to the cigar industry and other shenanigans surrounding it. We broadcast live from Studio 21 Podcast Cafe in Salem, NH.

Website : https://theashholes.podbean.com

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Last Episode : July 29, 2025 8:53pm

Last Scanned : 4.5 hours ago

Episodes

Episodes currently hosted on IPFS.

Confirmed 3
The Secret To Making The Perfect Cigar!
This week we’re going to give you the secret, or secrets, to making a perfect cigar. Dave’s not here to weigh in but we’ll tell ya our perspective on what is needed to make a perfect cigar successful! 
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Published Tuesday
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Cigar Starting 5 - Who Makes The Team??
Today we ask who’s your Cigar Starting 5 if you were to start a “Cigar Team” and had to pick 4 other people to lead you to success who would it be & why!? Could be anyone from master blender, corporate officer, spokesperson, or cigar roller! No wrong answers here!
Published 07/22
1
Why Make A Great Cigar Only Once!?
With the Padron Ruby Red Exclusive Edition Release Around The Corner we ask why make a great cigar once?! Sometimes a cigar comes out & it’s a big hit then its never to be seen again. Why do manufacturers do this? & what could change it for the future?
Published 07/15
1
Hot Summer Cigars 2025!
Summer is in full swing, lets talk about the new hot cigars of the summer 2025 & what’s still left to come out this cigar smoking season!
Published 07/08
1
Are Women Outcasts In The Cigar World? Ash Heels
We’re smoking Outcast Cigars this week so it’s a good time to ask are Women Outcasts In the Cigar Industry?? Times have changed & there’s lots of women involved in all aspects the business from stores to Corporate Leaders but are the challenges still the same for women in the industry?
Published 07/01
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Cigar Retailer Strategy 2025
2025 has been a very different year for cigars than last 5 & it’s time for cigar retailers to work on better strategies for this year & we’re here to help!
Published 06/24
1
Smoking Micallef Black Firecracker!
The Micallef Black Firecracker has debuted & we’re gonna review it live on the show while we talk about the history of Dave’s most explosive creation, the firecracker cigar size!
Published 06/17
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Father's Day Cigar Gift Guide 2025
Father’s Day is this Sunday & it's time for our Father's Day Cigar Gift Guide 2025!  We have the perfect cigar gifts for you to get your Dad or someone special who loves cigars! 
Published 06/10
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The People Who Got Us Into Cigars - The Ash Heels
This week on a Special Ash Heels episode, let’s talk about the people who got us into cigars! How did these people influence us to not only start smoking cigars but make it our careers!?
Published 06/03
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Summer Cigars Preview 2025
Memorial Day is in the books & Summer is here! Let’s discuss the new cigars coming out in the Summer of 2025 & talk about what we’re looking forward to lighting up the most!
Published 05/27
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Celebrating 130 Years of JC Newman Cigars With Drew Newman!
This week on The Ash Holes, Drew Newman of JC Newman Cigars joins us live! This May marks J.C. Newman’s 130th Anniversary & Drew Newman is here to share the story of JC Newman with us!
Published 05/20
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Perdomo Legacy Launched!
Perdomo Legacy debuted last week at Two Guys & is red hot! Let’s talk about this new cigar & how Perdomo has made launching new products so successful!
Published 05/13