Cigar Lounge Etiquette, Brand Updates & What Makes a Great Smoke Shop - Smoke and Steel Episode 018

Welcome back to the Smoke and Steel Podcast! This week we're joined by special guest Chase from Amateur Cigar Reviews on Instagram for a packed episode discussing proper cigar lounge etiquette, the latest industry news, and what really makes a great cigar lounge. Plus, Mark debuts his incredible custom Room 101 inspired ashtray!

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🎬 CHAPTER MARKERS

0:00 - Introduction & What We're Smoking Tonight
3:48 - Mark's Custom Room 101 Ashtray Reveal
6:54 - Social Media Fans of the Week
8:51 - Chase Discusses Building His Instagram Page
12:54 - The Tatuaje Mummy Controversy & Second Chances
17:17 - Crown Heads TAA Exclusive News
22:29 - Searching for the Elusive Cigar Store Indian
24:23 - Room 101 Anniversary Cigars Discussion
28:31 - The Hunt for Vintage CAO Concert
32:34 - Placencia Alma Fuerte Short Format Release
42:00 - Industry News: Cohiba Weller 2025 & CI Free Shipping
50:23 - Cigar Page Black Swan Series Explained
56:42 - Smokies New Lounge Opening
1:00:16 - THE BIG DEBATE: Cigar Lounge Etiquette
1:13:20 - Does Atmosphere Beat Selection?
1:17:46 - Chase on Growing Your Cigar Social Media
1:24:23 - What Makes the Cigar Community Special
1:29:03 - Upcoming Guests & Exciting Announcements
1:30:15 - Wrap Up & Final Thoughts

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🔥 TONIGHT'S SMOKES:

Eric: Fonseca by My Father Cigars
Mark: CAO Concert (Vintage 2012)
Eddie: Opus X Destino
Chase: Room 101 Namakubi
Rob: Plasencia Alma Del Cielo
Jim: Las Calaveras 2024
Walt: Crook of the Crown by Stolen Throne
Eric (The Elder): Padron 1964 Square Tube

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🎙️ GUEST:
Chase - @amateurcigarreviews on Instagram

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🔔 UPCOMING GUESTS:
Founders Cigar (Veteran-Owned)
Dave West from Avowed
Big Rob from LA Cigar Collective

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💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION:
What's your take on cigar lounge etiquette? Drop a comment below!

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