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Now displaying: 2017
Jul 7, 2017

Happy 4th! This week we talk to James, a Marine, an Army vet,  and a great friend of the show, and discuss the brilliant sticks we're smoking. Bret and Mark are smoking the Cuban Vegas Robaina(thanks to David G) and James is smoking a great Tatuaje. The lot discuss the Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival, life in Colorado, Cigar groups, S. Korea, and much more..

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Jun 30, 2017

This week the guys smoke a home rolled cigar with a special name and get a call from David Garza in the Lone Star State.  Mark and Bret discuss this unique cigar and then talk to David about his experiences as a Federal Corrections Officer, the quality of present day Cuban Cigars, The Phat Boi Crew, Texas fast food, and much more...

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Thanks David for coming on, and thank you for listening! ENJOY IT!

Jun 23, 2017

This week the guys have Justin and the Lovely Kim in studio and they smoke the Esteban Carreras Black Cross Robusto. We all discuss our cigars (Kim is smoking the Oliva Serie G), mirrored work places, the Red Rocks Amphitheater, Turtles as pets, Game of Thrones, T-Shirts that flare and much more...

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Thanks Justin and Kim! Also, thank you all that listen, ENJOY IT!

Jun 16, 2017

This week the guys smoke the La Gloria Cubana Serie R (aged approximately 4 years) and they discuss the flavor of an aged cigar, Bret dealing with pressure at work, quality bed sheets, James Comey, Rockies Baseball, riding motorcycles, Hot Fury, and much more...

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Jun 9, 2017

This week the guys celebrate our two year anniversary with Jimmy in studio! Bret and Mark smoke the Avo Syncro South America Ritmo and Jimmy smokes the Lancero Sumatra, Leaf by Oscar. While eating some smoked tri-tip they all  take a single malt scotch shot, drink an Iron Maiden beer, discuss the Mouth Feelers Association of Heroes, Nessy, Bigfoot, Bill Maher, a Word's of Wisdom with Johnny Depp, and much more...

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As always, you know what to do!

Thanks A BUNCH for two years everyone! Oh yes...I love it!

 

Jun 2, 2017

This week the guys smoke (thanks to Jonathan Korber) The Espinosa Alfa Dawg 6X48 Short Churchill. They discuss what this great cigar reminds them of, budget cigars, the phat boi crew, Kathy Griffin, Johnny Depp, a wasp in the studio, and much more.

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May 26, 2017

This week the guys smoke the Bolivar Confradia thanks to Tom in F Hills, MI. They discuss how this cigar compares to its Cuban counterpart, upcoming boxing "fights," Craig's List missed connections, HBO's doc Mommy Dead and Dearest, the passing of Chris Cornell, and much more.

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Thoughts and prayers to the families in Manchester.

May 19, 2017

This week the guys smoke the Flor de D'Crossier Selection 512 Hermosos #2 thanks to AAARon. They discuss facebook posts, invention ideas, movies and documentaries, comics, and more...

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May 12, 2017

This week the guys smoke the Buena Vista Reserva and talk to 2016 Ambassador of the show Jimmy. They discuss, some listener's emails, one of the great military jets, Samantha being cancer free, Jimmy's 1st Paranormal investigation, and a little more serious talk about drug addiction.

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May 5, 2017

This week the guys smoke the Laranja for Cinco de Mayo. They discuss this great stick, heavy weight boxing, the NFL draft, more raspberry flavor talk, Mark makes up words, Back to The Future, and much more.

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Apr 28, 2017

This week on the show the guys smoke the La Galera Connecticut wrapper, thanks to David in South Korea.  They discuss the difference between the La Galera Maduro and Connecticut wrappers, great news from listener Scott, good and bad commercials, docs about Ruby Ridge and Waco, Chuck Nasty and the Rockies, and much more.

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Apr 21, 2017

This week, the guys smoke the CAO Flatheed Carb, Thanks to AAA Ron. David in South Korea joins the show and we talk about, North Korea, fighting sports, Net Neutrality, The Fate of The Furious, an AFQ, POTUS gaffs, and much more...

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Apr 14, 2017

The guys celebrate the 100th Retrohale episode, while smoking the CAO Italia (thanks to Tom in Farmington Hills). While sipping on a 5th of 1858 Canadian Club Whiskey (also thanks to Tom) the guys discuss this almost disastrous cigar, the doc Tickle, Tony Romo's new career, Tim Tebow, and much more.

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THANK YOU GUYS, FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO DO 100 SHOW!

We love you, and enjoy!

Apr 7, 2017

This week the guys smoke the La Galera Maduro (thanks to David in S. Korea).  Then they discuss, Mark's new opportunity, more great listener gifts, Bret's new job (and how creamer make's him soft), some interesting documentaries, bad cookie brands, and much more...

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Mar 31, 2017

This week the guys smoke the Tatuaje 2009, way to go J Korbs! Then the guys discuss this great stick, last weeks show's, fowl mouth liquor store clerks, hot chick dilemmas, UFC alternatives on youtube, some breaking news, Formula 1, and much more.

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Mar 25, 2017

This week the guys smoke the Joya de Nicaragua Black (Thanks to David). After talking about another great addition to the Joya de Nicaragua family, they discuss Dave Chappell's new stand up specials, the death of Chuck Berry, a young rising star, an offensive song, fast food burgers, and much more...

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Mar 24, 2017

Due to gratuitous incompetence and many senseless oversights  the show will be posted roughly 24 hours late, I'm very sorry. If you feel that you have been negatively effected by this, either emotionally or physically, please report this to your local constablatory, using the standard 97-GFYS form.

Thank you, and have a Blessed day,

The Dry Socket Studios.

Mar 16, 2017

This week the guys, thanks to Jonathan Korber, smoke the Panacea from Flatbed Cigar Company and talk to Ryan Shaner, executor of the Scoundrels Pipe and Cigar Club. We talk about a funny Lucas story, this great cigar, the Scoundrels, our great cigar and tobacco culture, commercials, and more unaired Retrohale sounds.

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Mar 10, 2017

This week the guys smoke the Cusano 18 Year Maduro Toro. They then discuss facebook cigar clubs, an interview with James, the Oscars fiasco, Lamborghini controversies, and much more.

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Mar 3, 2017

This week the guys smoke the New Orleans Cigar Factory Tres Hermanos. They discuss how this stick changes, gross refrigerators, food expiration, unfortunetly 3 celebrity deaths, action movies/shows, and much more. 

 

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Feb 23, 2017

This week the guys smoke the Avo Syncro Nicaragua 6X54, thanks to listener Lucas. Then, they discuss the Snooker finals, the illusive but great taste of this cigar, new baseball rules, Drake and other musicians, and much more.

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Feb 17, 2017

This week the guys are joined by Lucas in Louisiana and smoke the My Uzi Weighs A Ton by Drew Estate Gordo. While smoking this 60ring stick they discuss other D worthy cigars, Louisiana's food and wildlife, the UFC, and much more.

 

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Feb 10, 2017

This week, thanks to Lucas in Louisiana, the guys smoke the Room 101 Uncle Lee. Fallowing the completion of Superbowl 51, they get a new caller Karie (Bret's work bestie) on the show. They all discuss the Superbowl, smoking hookah, old and new game shows, Superbowl commercials, and more Superbowl related topics.

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Feb 3, 2017

This week, the guys smoke the La Flore Dominicana 1994 and have an in studio audience member. The guys discuss the cigar, electric cars, a great month of new listeners, bad songs, worse hand tricks, and much more.

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Jan 27, 2017

This week the guys smoke two different cigars, Mark smokes the Time Flies by Foundry and Bret smokes the Alec Bradley Black Market.  As they smoke they discuss, the dangers of an A.J. Fenandez blend, Jonathan's call from last week, another great AFQ, Football (the NFL), obeying the police, facebook posts, and much more.

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