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The Retrohale! A mix between cigar reviews, witty banter, and guest interviews.
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Now displaying: 2015
Dec 27, 2015

This week, we are LATE!!!!! I blame it on Santa, and family and good friends. We still did the show because we love our listeners as well! Hope, you and yours had a great holiday. This week we talk about the upcoming Halie Awards, Star Wars, Word of the Day, and 50 Shades of Gray.

Tell a friend, tell a hobo...

Thanks for listening, Enjoy IT!!!!!

Dec 18, 2015

This week the guys smoke the EPIC Liga Privada #9 by Drew Estate.  While smoking this fantastic stick they discuss listener David's Christmas package, stories from last weeks winter fishing expedition, pizza preferences, and a theory about the secular afterlife.

Tell a friend, tell a hobo...

After the show, leave us questions, comments, and vote for the best show Haly at theretrohale@gmail.com or visit our website at www.theretrohale.com and click to the contact page.

Thanks for listening, ENJOY IT!!!!!

Dec 11, 2015

This week the guys smoke the Chillin Moose by Foundry, they have a preview of the Haliey Awards and talk about roundabouts, bad days at work, and the metric system.

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After listening to the show check us out at www.theretrohale.com Thanks for listening...Enjoy It!

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Dec 4, 2015

This week the guys try and find the best of the worst cigars, and realize this is only a mission meant for foolish men. They smoke some convenient store cigars, and talk about bad movies, good tv series, and the upcoming Halies! Also, a listener apologizes.

Tell a friend, tell a hobo!

Check out the website www.theretrohale.com send us questions and comments, or audio files to play on the show.

Enjoy it!!

Nov 27, 2015

Happy Thanksgiving!!!! This week the guys smoke an Isle de Cuba, get a call from Listener/Guest Host Jimmy, and discuss things from thanksgiving dishes to food borne pathogens.

Tell a friend, tell a hobo, enjoy...

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Nov 20, 2015

This week the guys smoke the CAO Sopranos Edition and discuss bro movies, Rhonda Rousey, nimrods, sandwich techniques, and Mark has an observation.

Thanks for listening tell a friend, tell a hobo...

After the show, check out our website www.theretrohale.com and send us comments and questions through our contact page.

Enjoy it!

Nov 13, 2015

This Veterans Day week, the guys smoke the Nat Sherman 1930, they have two callers who discuss a barf fest, what brass is, medieval instruments of war, and Trivia with Brandon. We are all with Jimmy, Samantha, and Family!!!

We are all! With you guys!!!

 

 

Nov 5, 2015

This week Steve the Marine joins the guys, and they talk about the cigars they are smoking, Steve shares some old and new stories (depending on whether you were a listener of the Daily BM), Bret shares an invention idea, Mark sees a truck, they talk about Steve's deployment, and much, much more.

Thanks for listening, enjoy...

After the show send us your questions and comments through the contact page on our website www.theretrohale.com and as always, we appreciate EVERYONE who listens, thank you! 

Oct 30, 2015

This week the guys smoke the Don Pepin Garcia Blue, and talk about the media, online shops vs B&Ms, Mark comes up with a theory, and Bret sees a few flies.

Thanks for listening enjoy...

After the show, check out our website www.theretrohale.com send us questions and comments, thank you.

Oct 23, 2015

The guys smoke the Fume D' Amour from Illusione. They talk about Marks Vegas trip and a, stranger danger, that showed up at the studio.

Thanks for listening, enjoy...

After the show, check out our website, and www.mancavecigarlounge.com get Charles to call in! thanks everyone!!!

Oct 16, 2015

It's a shorter show this week, due to Mark's vacation.  However, this week the guys smoke an old favorite, the CAO Amazon Basin.  They discuss breakfast temptations, play trivia with Brandon, and talk about their softball experiences.

Thanks for listening, enjoy...

After the show check us out at www.theretrohale.com You can leave questions and comments through the contact page.

 

Oct 9, 2015

This week, thanks to listener Jimmy, the guys smoke the Quesada Oktoberfest 2015 6x49 Kaiser Ludwig (Box Pressed). While enjoying this great cigar they discuss ways to repair cigars, food textures, jobs and job titles, and Mark tries the Leinenkugel's Havest Patch Shandy.

Thanks for listening, enjoy...

After the show, check us out on our website www.theretrohale.com And tell us what you think!

Oct 2, 2015

This week the guys smoke the H. Upmann Banker Annuity (6x52) Toro, and get a far overdue skype call from listener David in South Korea! During the call, the guys talk about cigars (of course), North Korea, and Hockey.  After that, the have a listener appreciation episode where they read and respond to listener emails.

Thank you all so much for listening! Enjoy...

After the show, check us out on our website www.theretrohale.com And tell us what you think!

Sep 25, 2015

This week the guys finally smoke The Leaf By Oscar, the Sumatra. They discuss a CSU vs. Shanghai Women's volleyball game, media etiquette, and the current state of Cuban Cigars.

Thanks for listening, enjoy...

After the show, check us out on our website www.theretrohale.com You can leave questions and comments on our contact page.

Sep 18, 2015

Sorry it's late! But this Macanudo is a Maxi-Nud! We talk about things that do not have to do with enjoying Macanudo; but it'sa  fun cigar for all.

Thanks for listneing enjoy...

After the show, check us out our on our websitewww.theretrohale.com And tell us what you think!

 

Sep 11, 2015

This week the boys try to do a show while smoking the PSyKO Seven, it did not work out well... So The next day they smoke the Room 101 Big Payback 6X60, it proves to be a better cigar for the Retrohale. They discuss waisted words, weird chinese food, and leadership qualities on the 14th anniversary of 9/11. 

Thanks for listening enjoy...

After the show, check us out on our website www.theretrohale.com You can leave questions and comments on our contact page.

Sep 4, 2015

This week the guys get a cigar bomb from listener Tom! (I didnt mean to rhyme) They smoke the Hoya de Monterrey Excalibur Dark Knight (thanks Tom). Meanwhile, they discuss football, the Titanic's last lunch menu, a PSA on men's fashion, and dreams!

Thanks for listening, enjoy...

After the show, check us out on our websitewww.theretrohale.com You can leave questions and comments on our contact page.

Aug 28, 2015

This week the guys smoke the CAO Extreme Churchill. First lets appologize for misspronouncing Mr. Alek Skarlatos from the National Guard (We said Alex).  The guys talk about some American Heroes, The Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival, Trivia with Brandon, and how to take care of a black widow spider in your home.

Thanks for listening, enjoy...

After the show, check us out on our website www.theretrohale.com You can leave questions and comments on our contact page.

Aug 21, 2015

The boys smoke the Arturo Fuente Anejo, and get a call from listener Scott from PA!  The group discuss sign spinners, cigars, and jazz band bass players! Also, Mark falls in, and out, of the good graces of our Good Korean ambassador, and Bret shares an exclusive report from K-Mart.

Thanks for listening, enjoy...

After the show, check us out on our website www.theretrohale.com You can leave questions and comments on our contact page.

Aug 17, 2015

BONUS EPISODE!! (Sorry for minute 58ish no idea what happened, something happened during editing that is beyond me. Ghosts in the System!) Anyway, Bret and Mark could not wait another week to smoke a great cigar and talk about it. They smoke the Joya de Nicaragua Antano 1970 and talk about Mark's vacation, dramatic changes to wild west history and Listener Emails. Now the guys will finally be back on the normal schedual. So, hopefully this extra episode gets you ready to listen on Friday the 21st!

Thanks everyone enjoy!!!

 

 

Aug 14, 2015

Bret and guest host Jimmy sit down to smoke the Carlos Torano Exodus 1959 '50 Years,' they have Netflix pics, discuss misconceptions of living in Colorado, and run into a few construction issues while smoking this great tasting cigar.

Thanks for listening, enjoy...

After the show, check us out on our website www.theretrohale.com You can leave questions and comments on our contact page.

 

Aug 7, 2015

Bret and Mark smoke the Aging Room Quattro F55 Espressivio, number two rated in 2013, and number one rated, if you live in Bald Eagle Country! (USA). They talk about the cigar, and also thrift stores, PSA's, and GREAT listener participation.

Don't forget to send in you Cigar Memoirs!

Thanks for listening, enjoy...

After the show, check us out on our website www.theretrohale.com You can leave questions and coments on our contact page.

Jul 31, 2015

This week the guys smoke the box pressed AJ Fernandez New World.  They talk about this cigar, animal control, and a Special skill Bret developed.  During this show the guys announce a new contest, and the grand prize for winning!

Thanks for listening, enjoy...

After the show, check us out on our website www.theretrohale.com You can leave questions and coments on our contact page.

 

Jul 24, 2015

On this week's show the guys try out their first cigar request! They puff on the Schizo from the Asylum line, and talk about Netflix Pixs and Listener emails. They also play a new live version of Trivia With Brandon!

Thanks for listening, enjoy...

After the show, check us out on our website www.theretrohale.com You can leave questions and coments on our contact page.

Jul 17, 2015

This week the guys are just playing with candy, this candy however, does not requir a dentist visit.  The Oliva Nub Double Maduro, is a short exciting cigar that Bret and Mark smoke and discuss local celebs, local cats, and local Craig's Lists!

Thanks for listening, enjoy...

After the show, check us out on our website www.theretrohale.com You can leave questions and coments on our contact page.

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