Down to Herf Podcast
Cigars, whiskey, and unfiltered chaos. Down to Herf blends reviews, wild stories, and real talk from the lounge to the streets. Light up, sit back, and tune in!
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Episodes
280 episodes
Episode 228 The Great American Herf! CAO 250th Anniversary Review!
Episode 228 is here, and this week we’re lighting up the CAO America 250th Anniversary to find out if this all-American blend lives up to the hype ahead of Independence Day.We also discuss Discord’s recent crackdown on cigar communities,...
Episode 227 The Avo-Launch! All New AVO Expresivo Review!
This week, the guys smoke the AVO Expresivo Toro and welcome Garrison Davis from AVO Cigars for a remote interview. With Davidoff returning to PCA for a 2nd year in a row and AVO rolling out an ambitious new release campaign, there was plenty t...
Episode 226 Wahoo’s your daddy? Ft Lou Cross OF Lure Cigars!
Lure’s Lou Cross joins us remotely this week as we review the new PCA-exclusive Wahoo Kingfish and get an inside look at what’s been happening with the brand since the trade show. We discuss the proposed New York generational tobacco ban, the f...
Episode 225 The Last Generation Of Smokers! DTT Year Of The Pausers Review!
This week we’re lighting up the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Year of the Pausers Tom’s Blend, a limited release honoring one of the cigar world’s most recognizable personalities. Does Steve Saka’s newest tribute cigar live up to the hype, or i...
Episode 224 No Pouches In Paris! Espinosa 601 Blue 20th Anniversary Review!
This week on Down to Herf, we're lighting up the brand-new 601 Blue 20th Anniversary from Espinosa Cigars and seeing if this celebratory release lives up to the legacy of one of the most beloved blends in the 601 portfolio.We also make o...
Episode 223 "Enhanced Herf"! New Powstanie Sumatra Review!
This week we fire up the brand new Powstanie Sumatra for a full review. The boys dive into the insanity surrounding the Enhanced Games and whether the future of sports is about to become chemically supercharged entertainment. We also break down...
Episode 222 The Cigar Was Excellent. Humanity Wasn’t! HVC La Decoracion Review!
This week we’re lighting up the HVC La Decoración, a Cuban-inspired release from Reinier Lorenzo that had us talking classic flavor profiles, medium-bodied balance, and whether the industry is finally shifting away from the “stronger is always ...
Episode 221 You'll Smoke F'in Nothin! New Notorious Unapologetic Review!
Episode 221 of the Down to Herf Podcast is here and this week we fire up the brand new Notorious Cigars Unapologetic from Conor McGregor’s cigar line. We break down the bold blend, flashy presentation, and whether this celebrity-backed smoke ac...
DTHP Episode 220 El Tigre Vs The White Monster! All New Undercrown El Tigre Review!
Episode 220 of the Down to Herf Podcast is off to the races as we fire up the brand new Drew Estate Undercrown El Tigre Dominicano, one of the standout releases from the PCA 2026 Trade Show. We break down the blend, first impressions, and wheth...
Episode 219 Marinero Mayhem!
Episode 219 of Down to Herf comes in hot with a mix of sports, controversy, and a cigar that punches above its weight. We break down the ongoing NHL playoffs and how the matchups are shaping up, get into the chaos and surprises from the NFL Dra...
Episode 218 PCA 2026 Wrap Up!
Episode 218 rolls in with us lighting up the freshly released Black Works Studio Boondock and giving our honest take on whether this one lives up to the hype or gets lost in the shuffle. From there, we unpack everything coming out of our trip t...
Episode 217 Houston We Have A Pledge! EPC Pledge Purple Review.
Episode 217 of Down to Herf is firing on all cylinders with baseball officially in full swing across Major League Baseball, the energy is back, and the crew breaks down early season storylines while also gearing up for the intensity of the upco...
Episode 216 Huge Episode. Some Are Saying Our Best.
Episode 216 of Down to Herf is packed from start to finish as we fire up the 10th Jubilee from Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust and give our full breakdown on flavor, construction, and whether it lives up to the hype. From there, things take a tur...
Episode 215 Whiteface?
This week on the Down to Herf Podcast, we fire up the Foundation Tenth Anniversario and put it through its paces while diving headfirst into one of the wildest news cycles yet. From the internet losing its mind over Druski’s white face controve...
EpIsode 214 The Passport Bros! Crux Cigars "Passport" Review!
Episode 214 of the Down to Herf Podcast is packed from start to finish as we light up and review the recently reblended Passport No. 3 from Crux Cigars and give our honest take on whether the new blend lives up to the name. We kick things off w...
Episode 213 Leprechaun in the the Herf! Ft Tyler Jeffrey Viso Horny!
Episode 213 of the Down to Herf Podcast brings the heat as we sit down with Tyler Jeffery of Viso Horny to talk about one of the more unique collaborations to hit the cigar scene—Leprechaun Dust with Patina. We dive into the story behind the bl...
Episode 212 Cuban Cigars vs The Hype: Montecristo No. 4 Review!
This week on the Down to Herf Podcast the guys sit down with one of the most famous cigars in the world ,the Montecristo No. 4. Cuban cigars have built a near-mythical reputation among cigar smokers, but the big question is whether they actuall...
Episode 211 "Fish-Maxxing" Ft Lou Cross!
This week on Down to Herf, we sat down with Lou Cross of Lure Cigars to talk about his latest release, the Slim Jim Catch and Release. Lou walked us through the inspiration behind the project, how the blend came together, and why this cigar sta...
Episode 210 "Aganorsa Cartel" Ft Terence Reilly
This week on Down to Herf, we light up and break down the recently released Aganorsa Leaf Supreme Leaf 109, a bold new addition to the Supreme Leaf lineup that’s already generating serious buzz. We’re joined by Terrence Riley of Aganorsa Leaf f...
Episode 209 "Paging Dr Farkus" Viaje One OF One Review!
Episode 209 of the Down to Herf Podcast, “Paging Dr. Farkas,” covers the latest Olympic results, the Canadian curling cheating controversy, and some of the wildest Gen Z slang making the rounds. We also review the newly released Viaje One of On...
Episode 208 "Fake Maye" Tatuaje PCA 2025 Review!
Episode 208 of the Down to Herf Podcast, “Fake Maye,” brings a packed lineup of cigars, sports, and the usual chaos. We break down the fallout from the Super Bowl and talk through some of the biggest storylines coming out of the recent Olympic ...
Episode 207 "Red Dye #2" Ft Mike Szczepankiewicz!
Episode 207 of the Down to Herf Podcast features a sit-down interview with Mike Szczepankiewicz of Powstanie Cigars and Cigar Hustler. We break down Powstanie’s newly released San Andres Corona Gorda and talk through the brand’s momentum, highl...
Episode 206 "Ginger Jerry" Adrian Magnus Royal LE Review!
Episode 206 of the Down to Herf Podcast features our review of the Adrian Magnus Royal LE, followed by a breakdown of the NFL Conference Championship results and our thoughts on the upcoming Super Bowl matchup between the Patriots and Seahawks....
Episode 205 Buffalo Blues! BLTC Deliverance Nocturne 2025 Review!
Episode 205 of the Down to Herf Podcast is live, and we kick things off with a full review of the Black Label Trading Co. Deliverance Nocturne. We break down the flavor profile, construction, and where this cigar stacks up among recent BLTC rel...
Episode 204 "Cuffed Up" Davidoff Year Of The Horse 2026 Review!
We kick things off with a review of the Davidoff Year of the Horse, and whether this limited release is actually worth chasing. From there we dive into the chaos that was NFL Wild Card Weekend, sharing our takes on the biggest games and what’s ...