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The Ash Holes - A weekly cigar podcast dedicated to the cigar industry and other shenanigans surrounding it. We broadcast live from Studio 21 Podcast Cafe in Salem, NH.
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Dec 30, 2025
Dec 30, 2025
42 min
Today it’s our 2025 Cigar of the Year Announcement! Who will win the Ash Holes 2025 Cigar of the Year?!
Dec 23, 2025
Dec 23, 2025
49 min
Today it's our 2025 Christmas Episode! We'll talk about what the Ash Holes are up to this Christmas & what cigars we plan on lighting up over the holidays!
Dec 16, 2025
Dec 16, 2025
47 min
Today we ask if you can still find cigars under $10, the obvious answer is yes but are there cigars under $10 that are really great in this economy? Lets discuss!
Dec 9, 2025
Dec 9, 2025
48 min
It’s that time year! We’re bringing our The 2025 Cigar Holiday Gift Guide to you. The perfect list of the must have cigars, accessories, and sets that the cigar lover in your life will love or maybe something to treat yourself!
Dec 2, 2025
Dec 2, 2025
51 min
In the spirit of the holiday season The Ash Heels have invited the boys to the show for this week! Let’s talk about how Ash Heels has been & if we think the boys got the contenders list right!
Nov 25, 2025
Nov 25, 2025
47 min
It’s The 2025 Contenders Show!!! We name the 6 contenders for 2025 Cigar of the Year, along with some honorable mentions that didn’t make the cut.
Nov 18, 2025
Nov 18, 2025
49 min
The warnings are over… the cigar crisis has officially hit the industry. In this episode, we break down what’s really happening behind the scenes as manufacturers struggle, retailers feel the pressure, and the post-COVID boom becomes a distant memory.
Are we witnessing a repeat of 1998’s industry collapse, or is this downturn temporary? We dig into the data, trends, and insider conversations shaping the future of premium cigars.
Nov 11, 2025
Nov 11, 2025
42 min
This week we're celebrating the 9th Anniversary of the Ash Holes! Lets look back on almost a decade of the Ash Holes and predict where we'll be by next year's show. Can we make it to a decade of shows!?
Nov 4, 2025
Nov 4, 2025
40 min
Lets Talk about our favorite cigars! The guys have talked about what their favorite smokes are in the past but the Ash Heels will let you know some of our favorite cigars to enjoy all year long!
Oct 28, 2025
Oct 28, 2025
42 min
This week we’re talking smoking cigars internationally! Dan is in Ireland right now looking for cigars. What’s the best way to enjoy cigars outside of the US? Bring your own or find something new from Cuba etc!?