Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Lounge Lizards - a Cigar and Lifestyle Podcast
| Titre | Date | Durée | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasencia Cosecha 151 La Tradición & Basil Hayden 10 Year | Is Napa Valley a Warning for Cigars? – Ep. #259 | 03 Nov 2026 | 02:13:58 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Plasencia Cosecha 151 in La Tradición with Basil Hayden 10 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The guys debate whether Napa Valley’s struggles carry a warning for premium cigars and they explore what cigar brands can learn from wine and spirits about value, accessibility and memorable experiences. PLUS: Dave and Kate West’s Front Row Cigars • Nicotine Strength in Cuban vs. New World Cigars • Cigars in Sports, Movies & Pop Culture • New Perdomo Legacy Sizes • The New Lounge Lizards Newsletter & Monthly Giveaways • A Five-Year Anniversary Prank for Pagoda Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| Powstanie San Andrés Belicoso & Glenfarclas 12 | What Makes a Cigar Complex? – Ep. #258 | 27 Oct 2026 | 02:15:56 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Powstanie San Andrés Belicoso with Glenfarclas 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys are shocked by one of the biggest cigar and spirits surprises of the year, they debate what actually makes a cigar complex versus refined, and they discuss the economics behind limited editions. PLUS: Padrón's New Cigar of the Year Sampler • Warped's 100-Count Maestro del Tiempo Release • Bolívar Safari African Regional Edition • La Aurora's Aged-Tobacco Releases • Why Isn't Puerto Rico a Major Cigar Producer? • Lizard Enrique Reflects on Five Years of Lizard Nation • Chef Ricky's Reverse Cold Draw & More Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| Davidoff Maxamar 25th Anniversary & Glenlivet 12 Jamaica Edition | When Does Cigar Analysis Become Paralysis? – Ep. #257 | 20 Oct 2026 | 02:20:33 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Davidoff Maxamar 25th Anniversary with Glenlivet 12 Jamaica Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys discuss new releases from Cohiba, Casa Carrillo and LFD; they debate if flavor analysis can turn into paralysis and a stellar pairing sends things off the rails. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| La Aurora Family Creed Perserverancia Robusto & Doorly’s 12 | How to Improve Your Palate for Cigars – Ep. #256 | 13 Oct 2026 | 02:13:25 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair La Aurora Family Creed Perserverancia Robusto with Doorly’s Barbados Rum Aged 12 Years. The guys discuss what makes a palate strong and how one can improve it, they hear from Lizard Nation on Padrón Maduro vs. Natural, and they share an update on Cuban travel restrictions. PLUS: Pennsylvania Broadleaf Deep Dive • Honduras Surges in U.S. Cigar Imports • New Montecristo Duty-Free Travel Humidor • Lizard Chris on Losing His Palate • Playa del Carmen LCDH + Custom Rolls • Lizard J’s “The Time of a Cigar” & More
Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics.
website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.com | |||
| Foundation The Wise Man Corojo Toro & Glengoyne 12 | InterTabac 2026 & Gizmo’s Cigar Soldier Interview – Ep. #255 | 06 Oct 2026 | 02:11:23 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Foundation The Wise Man Corojo in Toro with Glengoyne 12-Year-Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys discuss a new patented ashtray that supposedly cools your cigar, a Lizard listener’s recap of the InterTabac 2026 trade show, and Gizmo’s recent interview on The Cigar Soldier podcast. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| Padrón 1964 Anniversary Exclusivo Natural & Privateer Navy Yard Rum | Save/Revive/Kill Cuban Cigars & Europe’s Distribution Crisis – Ep. #254 | 29 Sep 2026 | 02:34:45 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Padrón 1964 Anniversary Exclusivo in Natural with Privateer Navy Yard True American Rum. The guys return to Padrón and try the sister cigar to one of their long-time favorites, they discuss European cigar distribution nightmares and Gizmo tasks the panel with naming the three Cuban cigars they’d save and revive and kill. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| Cuba Aliados by EPC Toro & Glenmorangie The Nectar 16 | Aging + Acclimating Cigars & Cuban Tourism Down – Ep. #253 | 22 Sep 2026 | 02:08:30 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Cuba Aliados by Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Toro with Glenmorangie The Nectar 16 Years Old. The guys detail German banks ceasing business with the local Habanos distributor, they share the interesting Cuba Alaidos History and they discuss tips for collecting, storing and aging cigars. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| Tatuaje Miami Havana Cazadores & ArteNOM 1414 Reposado | ProCigar 2027 Shakeup & Listeners Pulling Back from Cubans – Ep. #252 | 15 Sep 2026 | 02:18:18 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Tatuaje Miami Havana Cazadores with ArteNOM Selection de 1414 Tequila Reposado. The guys discuss ProCigar 2027 and a major membership change, they hear a voice memo about a lizard meetup on a cruise and things go off the rails when Chef tries to change a rating. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| Cuesta-Rey Centro Fino Sungrown Pyramid No. 9 & Blanton’s | OpusX ReXilient Controversy & Senator’s Birthday – Ep. #251 | 08 Sep 2026 | 02:10:48 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Cuesta-Rey Centro Fino Sungrown Pyramid No. 9 with Blanton’s The Original Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey. The guys discuss a controversial new release from Fuente, they share the long histories of both the cigar and the bourbon and they invite in a guest lizard to help recap Senator’s big birthday soirée. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| Partagás 8-9-8 & Macallan 18 | Would We Smoke More Cubans? & Episode 250 Giveaway – Ep. #250 | 01 Sep 2026 | 02:51:47 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Partagás 8-9-8 (ROU NOV 10) with The Macallan Sherry Cask 18 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys celebrate 250 episodes with a unicorn cigar from 2010, they level the playing field and debate if they'd bring Cubans back into their daily rotations and a Bam beauty secret is accidentally revealed at a post-pod soirée. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 77 Shark & El Dorado 12 | UK Plain Packaging & Bond Roberts Auctions – Ep. #249 | 25 Aug 2026 | 02:13:39 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Arturo Fuente Añejo Reserva Xtra Viejo Limited #77 Shark with twelve years aged El Dorado rum. The guys go through the long history of Fuente’s Anejo line, they detail the UK’s proposed plain packaging law for cigars, and they share some big Bond Roberts auctions news. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| La Flor Dominicana 30 Years & Glendronach 15 Revival | Cuban Power Crisis & The ‘Bam Bam Zone’ – Ep. #248 | 18 Aug 2026 | 02:33:42 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair La Flor Dominicana 30 Years with The Glendronach 15 Year Revival Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys smoke the only trademarked vitola in the cigar world, a listener takes us into "The Bam Bam Zone" and they share a critical email on the discussions around Cuba’s future. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| Montecristo 1935 Diamante Toro & A Midwinter Night’s Dram | Cigar Lounge Costs & New Trinidad Reserva – Ep. #247 | 11 Aug 2026 | 02:12:47 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Edición Diamante in Toro with High West's A Midwinter Night's Dram Limited Engagement. The guys share the cigars that they think every cigar smoker must try, they discuss the recent US cigar import numbers and they answer how price can affect the ratings. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| Dunbarton 10th Jubilee & Penderyn | Rehabbing Dull Cigars & Working in the Cigar Industry – Ep. #246 | 04 Aug 2026 | 02:09:01 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust 10th Jubilee with Penderyn Single Malt Welsh Whisky. The guys discuss what might cause cigars to lose flavor when stored in tupperdors, they answer a listener email on finding work in the cigar industry and they share the cigar accessories they can’t live without. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| Quai d’Orsay Coronas Claro & 123 Tequila Reposado | Has Cuban Tobacco’s Golden Age Ended? & Cuba Supply Crisis – Ep. #245 | 28 Jul 2026 | 02:15:26 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Quai d'Orsay Coronas Claro (UBL MAR 22) with 123 Organic Tequila Reposado Dos. The guys saber Pol Roger champagne for two Lizard birthdays, they discuss the future of Cuban tobacco and the global supply/demand issues and they are shocked to learn that Lizard X’s wife angrily returned to the lounge. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| Gurkha Nicaragua Series Toro & Paraduxx 2022 | Gurkha’s Marketing Legacy & Bringing Cubans into the U.S. – Ep. #244 | 21 Jul 2026 | 01:57:18 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Gurkha Nicaragua Series in Toro with Paraduxx Proprietary Red Blend 2022. The guys dive deep into Gurkha’s fascinating history and catalog, they discuss how Gurkha pioneered the now-common focus on cigar packaging/marketing and they catch up on listener emails. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| Stoic Equanimity Wisdom & Redbreast 15 | Global Cigar Pricing & Humidor Disaster – Ep. #243 | 14 Jul 2026 | 02:04:35 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Stoic Equanimity in Wisdom with fifteen years aged Redbreast Single Pot Still Blended Irish Whiskey. The guys detail discuss how drastic cigar pricing differences can be around the world, they share a listener email on a disastrous situation in his humidor and Senator shares that he’s joined an 'exclusive member club'. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| Aladino 250th & Bulleit 10 | Ariana Eiroa Interview & Aging Cigars – Ep. #242 | 07 Jul 2026 | 02:23:14 | |
Fixed audio! Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Aladino 250th with ten years aged Bulleit Frontier Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The guys share their interview from PCA 2026 with Ariana Eiroa from JRE Tobacco and Aladino, they debate the peaks and valleys of aging cigars, and they share their favorite places in the world to smoke a cigar. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| Davidoff Grand Cru No. 5 + H. Upmann Majestic & Johnnie Walker 18 | Davidoff’s Reputation & Social Media Cigar Purges – Ep. #241 | 30 Jun 2026 | 02:31:13 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Davidoff Grand Cru No. 5 and H. Upmann Majestic with Eighteen Years Aged Johnnie Walker Blended Scotch Whisky. Listeners share their thoughts on Davidoff’s inconsistencies, the guys discuss box codes on non-Cuban cigars and they share the cigars that have overtaken the Cubans in their rotations. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| Vegas Robaina Unicos & Havana Club Edición Profesional B | Future of Vegas Robaina & N.Y. Generational Tobacco Ban – Ep. #240 | 23 Jun 2026 | 02:12:55 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards revisit Vegas Robaina Unicos (GEM JUL 20) paired with Havana Club Edición Profesional "B: Rich & Smoky Dark" Cuban rum. The guys ponder the future of this marca with Habanos S.A., they discuss the recently-proposed New York State generational tobacco ban, and a Lizard Listener asks Bam for an etiquette rules exception. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| Bond Roberts Dalia Linea B No. 3 & Macallan 15 | Lizard Law + Order & Senator Visits Alaska – Ep. #239 | 16 Jun 2026 | 02:14:25 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Bond Roberts Dalia Linea B No. 3 with Macallan 15 Years Old Double Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys investigate a shocking breach of lizard protocol, Senator details a recent visit to Alaska, and Poobah calls in on special assignment from Florida. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| Meerapfel La Estancia 52 & Wild Common Reposado | Cuban Tobacco as a ‘Secret Ingredient’ & Cigar Travel Gear – Ep. #238 | 09 Jun 2026 | 02:12:45 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Meerapfel La Estancia 52 Edición Exclusiva with Wild Common Tequila Reposado. The guys try their first-ever cigar of completely unknown origin, they answer a listener email on must-have cigar accessories and they share a voice memo on accessories that are good for air travel. Gizmo's Travel Lighter Recommendation: https://amzn.to/4ajajZY Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| Perez-Carrillo Pledge Purple & Glenlivet Fusion Cask | Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Interview & American Tobacco – Ep. #237 | 02 Jun 2026 | 02:34:28 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Perez-Carrillo Pledge Purple with Glenlivet Fusion Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The Lizards share their wide-ranging interview with industry titan Ernesto Perez-Carrillo from PCA 2026, where they discussed his long history in the industry, his intentional blending process and how it all comes back to music. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| Davidoff Puro Dominicano Corona Larga & Barrell Seagrass | Is Davidoff Back? & Gizmo Loses His Passport – Ep. #236 | 26 May 2026 | 02:25:59 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Davidoff Puro Dominicano Corona Larga with Barrell Seagrass Rye Whiskey. The guys try Davidoff’s first new regular production black label line in almost a decade, Gizmo details his recent trip to Europe and they launch the new Lizard ratings website. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| Ramón Allones Specially Selected & Eminente Reserva | Are Cuban Cigars Overhyped? & Recreating the Cuban Experience – Ep. #235 | 19 May 2026 | 02:16:46 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Ramón Allones Specially Selected (TUA OCT 21) with Eminente Reserva Ron de Cuba. The guys revisit a legendary Cuban robusto, they debate if Cuban cigars are overhyped and they discuss what might’ve happened had Cuban cigar prices not gone insane. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| C.L.E. Maduro 50 x 5 & Ass Pocket Bourbon | Eiroa Family Deep Dive & Derek Trucks’ Bourbon – Ep. #234 | 12 May 2026 | 02:01:23 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the C.L.E. Cigar Company Maduro 50x5 with Ass Pocket Whiskey Original Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The guys do a deep dive on Christian's and the Eiroa's family story, they discuss legendary guitarist Derek Trucks' foray into bourbon, and they share a voice memo on turning a cigar pastime into a passion. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| La Galera Imperial Jade Robusto & Lost Lore Reposado | New Orleans Restaurants & Does Stemware Affect Ratings? – Ep. #233 | 05 May 2026 | 02:03:03 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair La Galera Imperial Jade in Robusto with Lost Lore Tequila Reposado. The guys recap their New Orleans food, drink, music and cigar experiences, they share an injury report on two lizards and they discuss if improper stemware is affecting the liquor ratings. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| Aging Room Blue Amber Blue Turquoise | PCA 2026 Live in New Orleans & American Tobacco’s Comeback – Ep. #232 | 28 Apr 2026 | 01:55:35 | |
Recorded in New Orleans, Louisiana at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association Convention and International Trade Show, the lizards smoke the Aging Room by Rafael Nodal Blue Amber in Blue Turquoise. The guys share their impressions and favorite moments from this year’s PCA show, they discuss the larger presence of American tobacco in new releases and they celebrate the latest FDA vs. Premium Cigars decision from Judge Mehta. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Puro Nicaragua Robusto J & Wild Turkey 101 8 Year | PCA 2026 Preview & Do Cut Styles Affect Flavor? – Ep. #231 | 21 Apr 2026 | 02:18:54 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Puro Nicaragua Habano Robusto J with Wild Turkey 101 8 Years Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The guys detail discuss several new releases coming around the PCA show, they answer a listener email on how cuts affecting flavor and they debate the merits of blind reviews. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| Partagás Serie P No. 2 & Santa Teresa 1796 | One-Hit-Wonder Cigars & Retail Hospitality – Ep. #230 | 14 Apr 2026 | 02:26:01 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Partagás Serie P No. 2 (TUA JUN 21) with Santa Teresa 1796 Ron de Solera. The guys discuss a tobacco tax bill Gizmo got from the state of New Jersey, they review their first product from Venezuela and they reveal podcast-reviewed cigars that ended up as one hit wonders. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| Davidoff Winston Churchill Churchill & Hillrock Solera Bourbon | Cigars in Dark Times & Brands That Turned Around – Ep. #229 | 07 Apr 2026 | 02:14:27 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Davidoff Winston Churchill The Original Series in Churchill with Hillrock Solera Aged Bourbon Whiskey. The guys discuss St. Louis trying to attract future PCA shows, they share another Hemingway offshoot shipping soon from Fuente and they discuss cigar brands not disclosing their blenders. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| Foundation Tabernacle Havana Seed CT 142 Lancero & Jack Daniel’s Toasted Barrel | ProCigar Finale & Gizmo vs. United Airlines – Ep. #228 | 31 Mar 2026 | 02:34:47 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Foundation The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142 with Jack Daniels Single Barrel Heritage Barrel Toasted Barrel Tennessee Whiskey. Pagoda and Giz wrap up their time at ProCigar, Gizmo details going to war with United Airlines in the D.R. and they answer a listener email on other cigar media we consume. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| Perdomo Legacy Nicaraguan Shade Grown Epicure & Volcan Reposado | Can Time Fix a Bad Blend? & Brands We Avoid – Ep. #227 | 24 Mar 2026 | 02:14:08 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Perdomo Legacy Nicaraguan Shade Grown Epicure with Volcan de Mi Tierra Reposado. The guys do a first-time review from a major cigar brand, Rooster shares another wildlife encounter and we get an update on Bam’s Fundie dinner plans. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| Plasencia Alma del Cielo Boreal & Volans Reposado | ProCigar at La Aurora & Can New Smokers Find Legit Cubans? – Ep. #226 | 17 Mar 2026 | 02:21:01 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Plasencia Alma del Cielo in Boreal with Volans Tequila Reposado. Pagoda and Gizmo detail their first two days at the 2026 ProCigar festival, the guys discuss a new release from non-Cuban H. Upmann, and they answer an email about a mysterious member of their lounge. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| Cohiba Ambar & Abuelo 12 | Tabacalera S.L.U. Insolvency & Cuba’s Blending Process – Ep. #225 | 10 Mar 2026 | 02:16:56 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Cohiba Ambar with twelve year aged Abuelo rum. The guys answer a listener email on their favorite destination smoking spots, they discuss the Tabaclera S.L.U. bankruptcy and they somehow find their way into Bam’s use of handkerchiefs and sinus maintenance. PLUS: Lizard Favorite Destination Smoking Spots, Cuba's Blending Process Debate, New Ratings Guide Announcement, LOTW Winners Update, Tabacalera S.L.U. Insolvency, Hoyo's 160th & More Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| Dunbarton Solita Red & Knob Creek 12 | Future of Cuban Tobacco & Cigar Lounge Hospitality – Ep. #224 | 03 Mar 2026 | 02:08:56 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Solita Red with twelve year aged Knob Creek Single Malt Scotch Whiskey. The guys discuss the supposed postponement of the Habanos Festival, they debate the future of Cuban tobacco and they share the importance of cigar lounge and shop owner hospitality. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| Avowed The Vow 6.29 & Lagavulin 11 Offerman Edition | Estate Planning for Cigars & Habanos Festival Updates – Ep. #223 | 24 Feb 2026 | 02:15:22 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Avowed The Vow 6.29 and eleven year aged Lagavulin Offerman Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys discuss the Habanos Festival and planned releases, they share ideas for estate planning for your cigar collection, and a listener calls them to task on Rum additives. (This episode was recorded Feb. 9, 2026, before the Habanos festival was postponed indefinitely.) Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| CAO Brazilia Box-Press & Joseph Magnus Bourbon | Women in Lizard Nation & Cigars for Milestones – Ep. #222 | 17 Feb 2026 | 02:16:31 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the CAO Brazilia in Box-Press with Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The guys discuss recommended celebratory cigars, they answer a listener email on the best credit cards for rewards, and they share a voice memo unlike any other before. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| Trinidad Espiritu Series No. 3 Belicoso & Yellow Spot 12 | New Lizard Ratings Process & Blend Transparency – Ep. #221 | 10 Feb 2026 | 02:28:47 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Trinidad Espiritu Series No. 3 Belicoso with twelve year aged Yellow Spot Irish Whiskey. The guys discuss unpleasant flavor notes in cigars, they share a reflective listener email, and they make their first-ever change to the formal rating process. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| H. Upmann Magnum 46 & Don Pancho 8 | Habanos 2026 Price Increases & Unbanded Cuban Cigar Truths – Ep. #220 | 03 Feb 2026 | 02:11:45 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair H. Upmann Magnum 46 (OEG ABR 22) with Don Pancho 8 Years Old Panamanian Rum. The guys return to a cigar they first reviewed four years ago, they go through Halfwheel’s Top 25 Cigars from 2025 and Senator shares a crazy story from their member lounge. PLUS: Cigar Lounge Etiquette, Are "Unbanded Cuban Cigars" Real?, Cigar Industry Theft and Murder, Habanos S.A. 2026 Price Increases & More Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| Aladino 85 Aniversario Reserva Robusto & Abuelo 7 | Klaas Kelner Calls In & Bam’s Fundadores Auction – Ep. #219 | 27 Jan 2026 | 02:07:16 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Aladino 85 Aniversario Reserva in Robusto with seven year aged Abuelo Rum from Panama. Klaas Kelner joins the Lizards to discuss the recently rated Kelner LE 80, the guys go back to their discussion on customer service, and, with some special guests, they finally complete Bam’s Fundadores Auction Transaction. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| My Father Le Bijou 1922 Torpedo & Graham’s 20 | New Cohiba Excelentes Exclusive & Gizmo Named FOH Man of the Year – Ep. #218 | 20 Jan 2026 | 02:10:36 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the My Father Le Bijou 1922 in Torpedo Box Pressed with Graham's 20 Year Old Tawny Port. The guys reveal the new Cohiba "Excelentes" LE Coming in '26, they share that Gizmo has been named FOH Man of the Year and Senator details his latest trip to Panama. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| Kelner LE 80 & Writers’ Tears Copper Pot | Cigar Aficionado Top 25 & Bam’s Fundadores Sale – Ep. #217 | 13 Jan 2026 | 02:18:36 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Kelner LE 80 with Writers' Tears Copper Pot Still Blended Irish Whiskey. The guys discuss Cigar Aficionado's 2025 Top 25, chaos erupts when Gizmo provides a major update on Bam selling his (or Rooster's?) Trinidad Fundadores and the guys smoke a Klaas Kelner cigar created for his father's 80th birthday. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| Byron 19th Century Poemas & Macleod’s 15 | Does Retrohaling Affect Your Palate? & Spain Smoking Ban – Ep. #216 | 06 Jan 2026 | 02:08:38 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Byron 19th Century Poemas with 1933 Macleod's 15 Years Old Sherry Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys debate if retrohaling affects how we taste food and wine, Senator talks handling bad customer service and a listener asks them to reflect on their most cherished cigar memories. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| Cohiba BHK 54 & Dalmore King Alexander III | Behike Pricing Reality & 2025 Ratings Review – Ep. #215 | 30 Dec 2025 | 02:31:21 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair Cohiba BHK 54 with French Bloom Le Blanc Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wine & The Dalmore King Alexander III Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys ring in the new year with one of Rooster’s favorites, they review the best and worst cigars and pairings of the year and they learn from a master on how to properly taste whisky. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| Best of 2025 Pt. 2: The Interviews | 27 Dec 2025 | 04:39:59 | |
LOUNGE LIZARDS - BEST OF 2025 PT. 2 - THE INTERVIEWS - PRESENTED BY FÁBRICA 5 CIGAR CO. TIMESTAMPS (00:02:07 – 00:44:05) JORGE PADRÓN - PADRON CIGARS (EP 183) Join the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We’re a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh. website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.com email: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode! cuban cigar box codes archive: loungelizardspod.com/codes instagram: @loungelizardspod Gizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com | |||
| Best of 2025 Pt. 1: Year of the Lizard | 23 Dec 2025 | 04:32:05 | |
LOUNGE LIZARDS - BEST OF 2025 PT. 1 - YEAR OF THE LIZARD - PRESENTED BY FÁBRICA 5 CIGAR CO. TIMESTAMPS (00:02:37 – 00:17:06) NOSTALGIC LISTENER EMAIL + ORIGINS OF THE POD (EP 164) (00:17:06 – 00:23:29) AI IMAGES OF THE LIZARDS / BAM'S NOT HAPPY (EP 170) (00:31:12 – 00:50:41) CHEF RICKY’S TOWER / INVENTORY TALK + SELLING CIGARS TO FRIENDS (EP 176) (00:50:41 – 01:05:54) HABANOS / CUBA PRISONER CIGAR-ROLLING STORY (EP 206) (01:05:54 – 01:38:17) TIMEPIECE DEEP DIVE (EP 205) (01:38:17 – 02:01:33) FATHER/SON FIRST CIGAR EXPERIENCE + BAM JR. GOES TO COLLEGE (EP 194) (02:01:33 – 02:02:51) THE DALMORE'S (AND ROOSTER'S) THOUSAND YEAR HISTORY (EP 193) (02:02:51 – 02:26:17) DAVIDOFF'S ROUGH YEAR: AGE-STATEMENT REINVENTION + “YEAR OF THE HORSE” PACKAGING (EPs 165 & 210) (02:26:17 – 02:35:57) GIZMO (IN A MOMENT OF VULNERABILITY) + CHER = GILFMO (EP 173) (02:51:06 – 02:59:04) PAGODA: A MANHATTAN TALE (EP 204) (02:59:04 – 03:00:00) POOBAH GOES DEEP ON CORPORATE STRATEGY / BAM’S “MARKETING” (EP 173) (03:00:00 – 03:19:02) REDDIT TALE W/ EVIL MICKEY MOUSE (EP 169) (03:51:20 – 04:02:01) CIGAR STORAGE + CURRENT LIZARD INVENTORIES / “BANE” APPEARS (EP 186) (04:06:28 – 04:20:11) REMEMBERING NORTH KOREA (EP 211) (04:20:11 – 04:29:15) BAM'S CROC/TOE CONFUSION/CONCERN (EP 213) (04:29:15 - END) FOUR-YEAR ANNIVERSARY TOAST / GARÇON RETURNS WITH POL ROGER (EP 209) Join the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We’re a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh. website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.com email: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode! cuban cigar box codes archive: loungelizardspod.com/codes instagram: @loungelizardspod Gizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com | |||
| Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario 25 & Macallan A Night on Earth | UK vs. Cigar Lounges & Ybor City Restoration – Ep. #214 | 16 Dec 2025 | 02:08:40 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario 25 Edición Limitada with The Macallan A Night On Earth: The First Light Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys share Aganorsa’s history, they discuss more 'Year of the Horse' releases and they find themselves once again distracted by packaging. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| La Galera Habano Perillas Lancero & Dalmore Port Wood Reserve | New Bond Roberts/Habanos Releases & UK Cigar Fight – Ep. #213 | 09 Dec 2025 | 01:57:23 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair La Galera Habano in Lancero with The Dalmore Port Wood Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys return to the lancero after a full year away, they share new cigar releases from Bond Roberts and Habanos S.A. and "Dr. Bam Bam Scholls" proves gullible with some unique lounge attire. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||
| Warped La Colmena Black Honey 2023 & Larceny Small Batch | Fuente’s New Cameroon Tobacco & Habanos vs. China – Ep. #212 | 02 Dec 2025 | 01:57:34 | |
Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Warped La Colmena Black Honey 2023 with Larceny Small Batch 92 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The guys discuss Fuente finding new Cameroon tobacco, they answer listener emails on meetups and samplers and they share some of their favorite breakfast cigars. Lounge Lizards is a weekly premium cigar podcast covering Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, cigar reviews, cigar news, Habanos, spirits pairings, cigar culture, and the business of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Gizmo and the Lizards (Rooster, Senator, Pagoda, Chef Ricky and Bam Bam), the show combines long-form cigar discussion with honest reviews, industry news, history, travel, spirits, collecting, and conversations with the people shaping the cigar world. Expect regular coverage of brands including Padrón, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Cohiba, Montecristo, Tatuaje, Foundation and more, along with Cuban cigars, new releases, cigar ratings, humidors, lounges, whisky, rum and other lifestyle topics. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Whether you smoke Cuban cigars, New World cigars, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation around premium cigars and cigar culture, Lounge Lizards is a cigar podcast built for serious enthusiasts who still know how to have a good time. Presented by Fabrica 5 (Fabrica005.com, use code LIZARDPOD for 10% off) and sponsored by SmallBatchCigar.com (use code LIZARD15 for 15% off) and Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars (Sign up and earn rewards at DE30Rewards.com).
| |||