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Now displaying: 2020
Dec 25, 2020

“Boy, what’s today?”

”Why, it’s Christmas Day.”

Merry Christmas all! This week the guys smoke the Arturo Fuentes Gran Resurva 6x50 Cazadores. They talk about recent events at the Dry Socket Studios, listener gifts and emails, and much more.

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As always, send questions and comments to theretrohale@gmail.com

and check out www.GSTNWood.com  for your cigar tray needs.

Thanks for listening, ENJOY IT!

Dec 18, 2020

This week, the guys smoke the Gran Reserva No.5 Gran Habano 2012, thanks to Larry Myers. We discuss some more of Larry's gifts, Da Bastard's gift, how to prepare food and mixed drinks, home brewing, listener emails, Fred Thomas, an example of the Haylee's, and much more.

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Dec 11, 2020

This week, thanks to Andy Sanchez, the guys smoke the AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata and are joined by Mike Weinstein, who is smoking one as well. They all discuss good vs bad cigars, short filler cigars, other cigar podcasts, listener emails, Mike calls the guys wimps, and much more.

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Dec 4, 2020

This week, the guys smoke the The La Galera Habano Bonchero, thanks to Larry Myers. They discuss Thanksgiving, how to eat meals, some new emails, and much more.

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Nov 27, 2020

Happy Thanksgiving!

This week the guys smoke the My Father La Gran Oferta Toro and talk about My Father Cigars, and much more.

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Nov 20, 2020

This week the guys smoke the great Avo Syncro Nicaragua, thanks to Insane Andy Sanchez and discuss this great cigar, a mystery spirit from Andy, tv shows in jail, and much more.

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Nov 13, 2020

This week, the guys smoke the Ted's Connecticut Shade Toro, thanks to Jon Shearer. The guys discuss this cigar they haven't heard of, a little election results and how it affects comedy, de-friending people on facebook, a lightning round of questions, and much more.

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Nov 6, 2020

This week the guys smoke the Tatuaje ME II and talk a bit about the election, the last few days, dog farts, potty humor, crazy tweets, and much more.

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Nov 3, 2020

Mark gets on the mike for a second election evening show. He has a few clips, discusses predictions, and reveals the results of Bumper Sticker President Picker. 

Thank you all!

Love you guys!

Nov 1, 2020

Happy Halloween all!

This week the guys have paranormal investigator Jimmy on for the 5th Annual Halloween Spooktakular. Bret and Mark smoke the Quintero Conchas #2. The guys enjoy this Cuban puro and listen to three historic paranormal stories prepared by Jimmy.

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Oct 30, 2020

Due to work schedules and other contributing factors the guys got Jimmy on for the Halloween Spooktakular on Wednesday. And to insure sufficient creepiness and entertainment value, Bret and Mark decided, "why rush it?" the Spooktakular will be released on Halloween with all the grizzly tales, creepy sound effects, and a special twist at the end.

Stay safe everyone, happy Halloween!

Oct 23, 2020

This week, the guys smoke the PDR Casa Sun Grown, and discuss a mixed response to this cigar. Mark and Bret talk about this, closed foot, rat tailed cigar. Mark work'rs well for him, Bret, not a fan. They all talk about how people should get a job, what it is like to get a job, and much more.

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Oct 17, 2020

This week, thanks to JoJo Mo, the guys are smoking the Padron 4,000 series then they get a call from old friend of the show David R Garza down in TX. They all talk cigars, sports, some politics (trigger warning), and much more.

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As always, send us your questions and comments to theretrohale@gmail.com and check out our great sponsor for some great cigar trays and GSTNcigartrays.com

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Oct 9, 2020

This week the guys smoke the Plasencia Reserva Original and talk to great friend of the show Mr. JoJo Mo. The show starts with Mark discussing his day drinking Sunday Funday. Then, they move on to the upcoming Pocono event, Mark is drunk, a new segment "WTF is Sports", long commutes,  and much more.

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As always, send your questions and comments to theretrohale@gmail.com and check out our great sponsor at gstnwood.com and enter the code"RETRO" for an 11% discount on these great cigar trays.

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Oct 2, 2020

This week the guys smoke the La Gianna Maduro and they smoke the La Gianna Maduro. They talk about this classic Churchill and then get Bret's ex Chenoa on the phone. They all discuss old stories, the NFL, naming blankets, and much more.

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Sep 25, 2020

This week the guys smoke the Arturo Fuente Anejo and get a call from Jeff Gaston of GSTN Cigar Trays. They smoke this great cigar, thanks to Insane Andy Sanchez and talk about how Jeff got into selling cigar trays, Jeff's unique health problems, living in the South, and much more.

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As always send your questions and comments to theretrohale@gmail.com and check out Jeff's great products at www.GSTNwood.com 

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Sep 18, 2020

This week, it is just the guys and they share a new exciting show sponsor and witty banter and silliness follow. They discuss this Cuban puro, NFL boycotts, spam calls, they do impressions, male grooming, Discovery Channel docs, and much more.

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As always, send your questions and comments to theretrohale@gmail.com and check out our new friend and show sponsor at www.gstnwood.com

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Sep 11, 2020

This week the guys are joined again by Ron Willis and smoke the Tatuaje Havana VI. They all talk about listener emails. street food, cigars, music, culture, and much more.

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Sep 4, 2020

This week the guys The Mike's Cigar World 10th Anniversary by Rocky Patel and get a call from Jimmy. They all talk about Jimmy's son Andrew heading off to boot camp, some politics, the protests, rock bands, and much more.

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Thanks for listening, ENJOY IT!

Aug 28, 2020

This week the guys smoke the Davidoff Shade Grown and they discuss the difference between this cigar and the Pistoff Krostoff, the Indy 500, auto racing safety, wearing a mask in the car, and much more.

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Aug 21, 2020

This week the guys are joined by new listener Mike Weinstein and they all smoke the La Galera Habano. The guys talk more cigars, cigar podcasts, playoff hockey, and much more.

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Aug 14, 2020

This week the guys smoke The DT&T Sobremesa Cervantes Fino and are joined by Cigar Craig from CigarCraig.com. The guys smoke this great stick and talk about cigars, playoff hockey, the cigar cutler in Philly, skydiving, parents yelling, and much more.

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As always, send your questions and comments to theretrohale@gmail.com 

Thanks for listening, ENJOY IT!

Aug 7, 2020

This week the guys smoke the EloGio Excentrico, thanks to Tim and Beth Adams, and Bret and Mark discuss the new puppy, the return of live sports, how to get a VPN, spices, the return of BSPP, and much more.

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As always, send your questions and comment to theretrohale@gmail.com

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Jul 31, 2020

This week, thanks to Andy Sanchez, the guys smoke the La Gloria Cubana Serie RF. Also, they are joined by Jojo Mo and all discuss Jojo's trip with the Hacks to Lakeapoloza, police encounters, ice cream treats, cigars, and much more.

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As always, send your questions and comments to theretrohale@gmail.com

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Jul 24, 2020

*All crimes discussed on this show are categorized under the title of entertainment. Any crime discussed on this show, shall not be miss-used as evidence or considered an official confession.

This week the guys smoke the Davidoff Winston Churchill Late Hour, thanks to Insane Andy Sanchez, and later get a call from IAS himself. they all talk about cigars, whiskey, Formula One, a horrific car crash, and much more...

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