New York Said – Details, episodes & analysis

A deep, first-person profile of Dotimus Prime, exploring his creative origins, writing, photography, DJing, and the communities that shaped him.

Feature Article: https://www.newyorksaid.com/the-many-lives-of-dotimus-prime/

Explore the remarkable career of Matthew Jordan Smith, renowned photographer who captured Oprah, Halle Berry, and other celebrities. Learn his techniques and artistic vision.

Feature Article: https://www.newyorksaid.com/through-the-lens-of-faith-walking-tokyo-with-photographer-matthew-jordan-smith

Photo Credit: An attendee, paying tribute with a hat reading "RESPECT," watches Franklin's funeral service in Detroit. Photography by Matthew Jordan Smith

Tune in for a special episode featuring Destiny Mata, the visionary behind the Lower East Side Yearbook. In this episode, Destiny shares the inspiring journey of creating a multimedia archive that celebrates the vibrant spirit and enduring legacy of New York's Lower East Side. Discover how poetry, graffiti, fashion, and oral histories come together to reflect the diverse talents of public housing residents and preserve the rich history of this iconic neighborhood.

Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/immortalizing-the-lower-east-side-with-a-yearbook

In this episode we talk about the Quesada Reserva Privada Barberpole, aged tobacco, double cap, retail Tobacconist, taste/aftertaste, pairing and sip to smoke, Combustion, air flow and ash.

Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/quesada-reserva-privada-barberpole/

Jerry Saltz and Amon Focus talk about being radically vulnerable, the importance of deadlines, the Pulitzer Prize and his new book, How to Be an Artist.

Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/in-conversation-with-pulitzer-prize-winning-art-critic-jerry-saltz-interview

In this episode we talk about Dion and Illusione Brand, removing a cap, toasting the foot (how long do you toast a foot for), butane/torch lighters, cedar spills/matches, draw of a cigar, combustion on Boxed Pressed vs Parejo Cigars, premium cigars, optimizing a good experience with planning, the reach of a cigar, relighting a cigar, purple smoke, seeds and classifications.

Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/illusione-68/

In this episode we talk about Brugal 1888, the Padron Family, small cigars, shorter formats, dog walker, anatomy of a cigar, aging a cigar, stories of Big Smoke, layers to the taste, palette, salivation, geography of growing tobacco, pairing a spirit with a cigar and ProCigar Festival.

Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/padron-1926-no-35-natural/

In this episode we talk about, cutting a cigar and how to cut a cigar, beginner cigars, toast the foot and why, composition of a cigar, combustion, flavor profiles, seeds, geography of tobacco flower, experience with Guillermo Leon, construction of a cigar, aging a cigar, uniformity and Boveda Packs.

Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/guillermo-leon-signature/

In this episode we Celebrate the Legacy of Ralph McDaniels and Video Music Box. With over 35 years in the industry, Ralph sits down and shares his story with us.

Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/celebrating-the-legacy-of-ralph-mcdaniels-and-video-music-box

Juan Sanchez is joined by Amon Focus to introduce Sunday Cigar to the New York Said Network. In this episode they give a brief overview of what the show is about and what to expect.

Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/introducing-sunday-cigar-a-smoke-along-with-juan-and-amon