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371 Review of Turks and Caicos with a T&C Cigar and Rum
April 22, 2024 08:12 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBDarrell and family went to the Providenciales region of Turks and Caicos. They stayed at the Club Med for part of the time and The Grace Bay Suites for the other part. They review the area, Club Med, some restaurants, diving, and general atmosphere. The cigar was a local one, but there was no information on it and the rum was local, but proably acting as a non-distiller producer. Enjoy!
370 How Self Aware are the AIs with New Cuba and Herman Marshall
April 15, 2024 17:13 - 50 minutes - 36.8 MBBill and Darrell discuss self awareness of AI. They disagree. They smoke the New Cuba Corojo with Herman Marshall Dry Country. This is a sweetened tip cigar and Bill discusses it. Bill discusses going to Paris, Texas. Sorry to flat earthers, but we dog the theory in this episode. Since they drink the Dry County, they discuss the dry county policies in Texas and trail off into a discussion of terrible bottles. https://futurism.com/the-byte/ai-realizes-being-tested
369 How Many Scenarios does an Auto Driver need to Solve with La Aurora 120th Anniversary and Lost Irish
April 08, 2024 08:53 - 52 minutes - 39.1 MBBill and Darrell discuss the AI trying to solve thousands upon thousands of trolly decisions and some implecations. Ghost Autonomy announced experiments with ChatGPT to help its software navigate its environment. They ask for 50,000 senarios and compared the results across 4 LLM models. We're concerned and in our concern smoked a 120th Anniversary La Aurora and drank some Lost Irish. https://arstechnica.com/ai/2024/03/would-chatbots-make-the-same-driving-decisions-as-us/
368 Cognac and Cigar discussion with Aganorsa Leaf Supreme Leaf with Pierre Ferrand 1840
April 01, 2024 09:20 - 50 minutes - 36.4 MBIn this episode they stick to the discussion of the liquor and cigar. There's some cigar shape and size discussion and some cognac discussion, but they mostly stay to the liquor and cigar this episode. They smoke the Aganorsa Leaf Supreme Leaf and drink the Pierre Ferrand Formula 1840.
367 7th Annual Whiskey Riot Dallas with Diesel Wicked and Benchmark Single Barrel
March 25, 2024 08:59 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBBill, Darrell, and David went to the 7th Annual Whiskey Riot - Dallas. The three discuss the event while smoking the Diesel Wicked and drinking the Benchmark Single Barrel. They also poke a little fun at the Benchmark line while still appreciating it. Julia (tech support) also joins use in our Benchmark enjoyment. https://whiskeyriot.com/dallas-tx
366 Cigar Liquor Collaborations with EH Taylor Corojo with EH Taylor Small Batch
March 18, 2024 09:25 - 46 minutes - 33.1 MBThey discuss some cigar and liquor collaborations while smoking the latest collaboration, the EH Taylor Corojo while sipping the EH Taylor Small Batch. They also discuss cornhole, softball, and a cigar mishap.
365 Will Neuralink Become a Competitive Edge plus Ave Maria and Benchmark 8
March 11, 2024 08:43 - 54 minutes - 38.3 MBThis discuss the recent news about Neuralink and future implications. They also discuss the straight cut. Bill wants to bring it back to regular use. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/01/30/neuralink-musk-first-human-brain-chip/ https://www.reuters.com/technology/neuralink-implants-brain-chip-first-human-musk-says-2024-01-29/
364 Convert Sugar Into Fiber! After you enjoyed the sugar of course with Abel Exposito 1957 St Cloud Abstrakt
March 04, 2024 08:09 - 48 minutes - 34.5 MBThey discuss a new company trying to bring to market an enzyme that converts sugar to fiber. We assume we'll use it to finally get the fiber we need in out diet and lose weight. All the while they're enjoying the Abel Exposito 1957 and sip St Cloud Abstrakt. https://www.wired.com/story/startup-sugar-fiber-enzyme-zya/
363 More TPE 2024 Discussion with ADventura and Balcones
February 26, 2024 09:44 - 50 minutes - 38.4 MBThey discuss more of TPE 2024, discuss cigar cuts briefly, and have a some clips from Robert Caldwell and Matt Booth. They smoke an ADventura Explorer and sip some Balcones 15th Anniversary Cataleja.
362 TPE 24 plus Blood Batteries wtih Serie R and Still Austin
February 20, 2024 01:52 - 51 minutes - 38.1 MBThey have a bit more discussion about TPE and cover a recent article about a research group who used hemoglobin to make a battery. They smoke a La Gloria Cubana Serie R and sip on the Still Austin Cask strength Bourbon. https://www.iflscience.com/blood-battery-prototype-powered-by-hemoglobin-unveiled-in-world-first-72731
361 Life Insurance for Cigar Smokers at Non-tobacco Rates Interview with Cigar Life Guy
February 12, 2024 14:39 - 32 minutes - 24.4 MBBill and Darrell sit down with Dave Arlinghaus of Cigar Life Guy. He is a cigar smoker and life insurance purvayor for cigar smokers. He serves the cigar community by connecting cigar smokers with companies that do not charge cigar smokers cigarette smoking prices. https://www.cigarlifeguy.com
360 NFTs in Cigars and Liquor Represent Real Value with RP Dark Star and Grayson Bourbon
February 05, 2024 23:42 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBNFTs in the cigar and liquor space represent real values. Not just rights to images. They discuss some of the values and offerings. They smoke the Rocky Patel Dark Star and sip the Ironroot Grayson blended bourbon, a blend of 4 Texas distillers. They will have actually already been to TPE when this airs and we'll have lots more content from it coming soon. How NFTs Are Changing the Spirits Industry for the Better https://www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog-posts/nfts-spirits-industry Cigars ...
359 Elon Musk's Next Move with Robotics with ADVentura and Benchmark
January 29, 2024 09:52 - 52 minutes - 38.6 MBWe discuss Elon Musk's next move in the area of robotics. We smoke the ADVentura La Llorona and drink the Benchmark Full proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. They continue discussing odd things including weird kid actions and odd mistakes. They briefly discuss housing prices https://www.fierceelectronics.com/electronics/latest-rumblings-elon-musk-may-affect-future-robotics
358 IT Security Talk with Dave Dayter, Cohiba Blue, and Ironroot Harbinger
January 22, 2024 08:56 - 59 minutes - 43.9 MBBill and Darrell sit down with David Dayter and discuss IT security as well as a number of other IT topics. They introduce him to the Cohiba Blue and they drink this years Tri Barrel blend from Ironroot Harbinger line. It's just 8 proof from being a hazmat barrel.
357 Whiskey Unicorn for $75? Plus 2012 by Oscar and Ironroot Apotheosis
January 15, 2024 09:14 - 43 minutes - 32.2 MBThey discuss the amburana finish cask hitting the whiskey market. They drink some finished whiskey and call out the 4 top amburana finished bottles according to one article. They smoke the 2012 by Oscar Valladares and drink Ironroot Apotheosis SBW finished in PX Sherry and Amburana casks. https://punchdrink.com/articles/amburana-wood-whiskey/
356 Cigar Review for the Show 2023 with 601 Napalm and El Dorado 12
January 08, 2024 09:08 - 49 minutes - 37.3 MBBill and Darrell list all the cigars they had on the show in 2023 and pick their top 5. They smoke the 601 La Bomba Napalm and drink El Dorado 12 year old rum. They wrap up with what they did for their holiday season.
355 Let's Try Lots of Different Whiskeys with Perdomo 30th Sun Grown and Blackland BSB
January 01, 2024 09:49 - 53 minutes - 39.7 MBThis week they decided to try lots and lots of different whiskeys with the cigar. Haven't done that before, but it's a lot of whiskey. They smoke the Perdomo 30th Anniversary Sun Grown and they drink the Blackland Texas Pecan Brown Sugar Bourbon, to start.
354 New Sickle Cell Treatment with Perdomo 30th and Prideful Goat
December 25, 2023 09:01 - 58 minutes - 45.3 MBA gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease has been approved by the FDA. It's not all I wanted it to be, but at least it's something. They smoke the Perdomo 30th Anniversary Maduro and they drink the Prideful Goat 6YO Cask Strength Bourbon. In the 2nd half they discuss TPE 2024. They are going to TPE this and an looking forward to it. https://www.foxnews.com/health/remarkable-gene-editing-treatment-sickle-cell-disease-approved-fda
352 Does Frothing Liquor Make it Smoother plus Perdomo 30th and Bacardi Ocho
December 18, 2023 10:53 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBThey put to the test the TikTok video that makes spirits smoother by frothing them. They discuss driving hates and the conditions of today. They smoke the Perdomo 30th Anniversary Connecticut with some Bacardi Reserve Ocho. They discuss, Bespoken, the company that is aging liquor faster with a chemical reactor that accelerates the maturation of spirits. They also go back to the 'Will It Blend' memories. https://cen.acs.org/food/food-science/Quicker-liquor-printed-drinks/100/i10 ht...
351 Out With the Old in With the Old with Casa Magna and Bombarda rum.
December 11, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBOpenAIs Sam Altman out, Sam Altman in. OpenAI votes Altman off the board and then 4 days later they put him back in and replace 2 board members. They discuss the new board members a bit. They smoke the Casa Magna Colorado with Bombarda Dark Rum. They also touch on new Amazon biometrics. https://www.cnbc.com/2023/11/22/sam-altmans-ouster-at-openai-precipitated-by-letter-to-board-about-ai-breakthrough-sources-tell-reuters.html https://www.reuters.com/technology/sam-altman-return-open...
350 Vegetarians Should Stop Eating Plants with Hoyo and Lone Elm
December 04, 2023 10:39 - 51 minutes - 39.2 MBBill and Darrell laugh about some random facts. They smoke the Hoyo De Monterrey Governors and drink some Lone Elm Small Batch Striaght Wheat whiskey. https://www.rd.com/list/did-you-know-facts-most-people-dont-know/
349 Surprising Evaporation Discovery with La Herencia and Singleton
November 29, 2023 22:22 - 57 minutes - 44.1 MBThere is a newly discovered source of evaporation. Normally you expect heat causes evaporation. There is another mechanism now. How do we keep discovering more about things we thought we knew everything about? They smoke La Herencia Cubana CORE and drink the Singleton 12 YO scotch. Don't forget, we have a cigar journal available. We also discuss the Texas Whiskey Trail. https://www.sciencealert.com/surprise-discovery-reveals-a-whole-new-source-of-evaporation
348 Bletchley Declaration on AI Safety Summary with AJ Fernandez and Balcones Wine finish
November 20, 2023 08:34 - 53 minutes - 41.8 MBThey discuss the Bletchley Declaration, an AI safety meeting across 28 countries, and discuss some of the key points that came from it. They smoke the AJ Fernandez San Lotano Oval Maduro with Balcones Straight Bourbon Whiskey finished in wine casks Cask strength. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/the-bletchley-declaration-is-no-game-changer-but-it-s-a-solid-start-to-the-global-fight-for-ai-safety/ar-AA1jdTvg
347 Can France Save Europe from Russia with La Aurora and Roble Viejo
November 13, 2023 08:22 - 52 minutes - 38.1 MBDirectors of research at France’s National Centre of Scientific Research find huge reserves of hydrogen gas in France. Can this replace Russian oil? How much of it is there? Why haven't we found reserves like this before? They compare the rum to several other Diplomatico rums. They smoke the La Aurora Connecticut Preferidos 1903 Edition Corona with Roble Viejo Maestra Venezuelan rum. https://www.accuweather.com/en/climate/they-went-hunting-for-fossil-fuels-what-they-found-could-...
346 News of the Weird with Quesada 75th and Jameson IPA
November 06, 2023 08:16 - 46 minutes - 35.9 MBThey cover weird news including Giraffe poop smuggling, Bear popularity contest, and art titled 'Take the Money and Run'. They smoked the Manuel Quesada 75th Anniversary with Jameson IPA edition.
345 Real Product or No with Tatuaje and Weller Special Reserve
October 30, 2023 09:26 - 56 minutes - 43.8 MBThey decide to discuss some weird products. Bill has to guess which ones are real. They smoke the Tatuaje Havana VI and drink the Weller Special Reserve. They get hung up on their cigar journal again. Such a good journal. They trail off hating on the Skywalker family again and go back to discussing Star Wars world series playing now.
344 What's Up with Squatting with Plasencia Reserva and Effen Cherry Vanilla
October 27, 2023 20:04 - 51 minutes - 39.5 MBThey end up discussing vodkas quite a bit. They talk about Darrells company moving to Flexible time off vs Paid time off. They discuss some squatting law events. They recap the Lone Star Cigar, Wine and Spirits event at Cigar International in Fort Worth.
343 Peak at iphone 15 Pro Camera Innovation plus a Finch and a Pilar.
October 16, 2023 09:06 - 53 minutes - 42.2 MBThey discuss the real innovaiton in the iphone 15 Pro and how Apple found a way to pivot from the MP size race with Samsung and re-frame the race into their strenght. Bill and Darrell smoke the Blackbird Finch and drink the Pilar Spanish Sherry Cask finish rum. iPhone 15 Pro: Ushering in the Era of Immersive Reality | Fierce Electronics
342 What's a Quantum Magnetometer with ADventura and D'Usse
October 09, 2023 09:54 - 50 minutes - 39.3 MBThey discuss the a new quantum magnetometer product and it's applications. It's also been a year of since the fire at the Ventura factory. We smoke the ADventura Explorer and drink some D'Usse Cognac. In the end Darrell veers off to give you some informaiton about hospital beds. Shrug. Quantum magnetometer aims to measure Earth's magnetic field | Fierce Electronics
341 Can AI Eliminate Traffic with Joya de Nicaragua and Weller Antique
October 02, 2023 22:25 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBThis week they discuss the inclusion of AI in the control of traffic signals. Driven by, Intellegent Traffic Control Ltd, there is a flagship city in the US testing this technology. They smoke the Joya de Nicaragua Antano Dark Corojo and sip the Weller Antique 107. They also discuss roads, tolls, and taxes in the future. Israeli Startup Intelligent Traffic Control Deploys Traffic Management Solution in Peachtree Corners, Launches into United States Market (prnewswire.com)
340 Are Gamers Healthy with Royalty and Jack Daniels
September 25, 2023 09:52 - 49 minutes - 38.2 MBThey discuss an article confronting the health of gamers. They further discuss their intellect. They enjoy the evening with Black Label Trading Co's Royalty and Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey. Enjoy with them. They wrap up the episode with the top sellling whiskeys in the world. Bet you haven't heard of most of them. https://futurism.com/neoscope/research-gamers-pretty-healthy https://futurism.com/neoscope/gamers-video-games-screen-time-intelligence-smarter
339 Will We Have Major Power Outages with 2022 ARFCOM Pre-release and Iron Root Harbinger
September 18, 2023 07:33 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBThey smoke the 2022 ARFCOM Pre-Release. Yes, the AR15.com cigars have been released. Yes, we've done them the last two weeks. Isn't this the pre-cursor to what you've already done. Sure, but we do what we want. With it they have the Iron Root Harbinger. They don't intend to talk about Doom and Quake, but they do briefly. They discuss a wine flood and what they think will be a massive power shortage due to our insaciable desire for data. Bill also goes back to get the world record details on ...
338 Interesting World Records with AR15 223 and Solomon Scott Rye
September 12, 2023 21:20 - 58 minutes - 46.3 MBBill and Darrell talk about 4 world records and destruction done to the Great Wall. They enjoy the AR15.com 223 offering and sip on Solomon Scott barrel pick rye.
337 AR15.COM, Lone Elm, Vodka with ARFCOM 300 and Lone Elm Master Distiller's Pick
September 04, 2023 08:54 - 44 minutes - 34.2 MBBill and Darrell smoke the ARFCOM 300 Black and drink a single barrel pick from master distiller Bill Wofford. They talk about the AR15.COM website and really just chat about cigars and spirits this week. No new tech talk. They cover Ventura cigars, the AR15 website, Renegade Cigars, vodka and 5 Points Distilling. https://www.ar15.com/index.html
336 Bill in Barbados with AVO, Alec Bradley, Lone Elm, and Appleton
August 28, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBWe talk to Bill in Barbados. Get some travel tips and some interresting facts on what not to bring. It's a cigar and spirit free for all since Darrell has an AVO Heritage with Lone Elm Union Hill Rye while Bill has the Alec Bradley V2L Black with Appleton Estates Signature. Bill is at the Sandals resort and discusses the butler service. Diving talk as well as things you can't bring to Barbados. https://www.sandals.com/sandals-barbados/
334 Bill in Florida with Perdomo and Spirits
August 14, 2023 07:40 - 1 hour - 40.2 MBThis week Bill is on vacation. A pre-vacation vacation in Florida before he goes to Burmuda. They smoke the Perdomo 12 Yr Barrel Aged Sungrown. They drink what they like and have a guest on. Our guest is a new smoker and asks questions you may have burning in you head but don't want to ask. Enjoy!
333 All Protein Shapes Are Known Now with Lampert and Iron Root
August 07, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes - 37.2 MBThis week they discuss 2 articles 2 years apart about protein folding and implications of this success. They smoke the Lampert 1675 Edition Azul and drink the Iron Root’s Saints Alley Heretic finished in Rhum casks. They wrap up with some sci fi talk and hope we don't miss our successes like they have. ‘The game has changed.’ AI triumphs at protein folding. Dec 2020 ‘The game has changed.’ AI triumphs at protein folding | Science ‘The entire protein universe’: AI predicts shape of ...
332 Taruine Slows Aging Boosts Bones plus West Tampa Black and Sensei
July 31, 2023 08:30 - 49 minutes - 39 MBBill and Darrell discuss why taurine is in so many energy drinks and supplements. Darrell even added it to his suppliments. They have the West Tampa Tobacco Black cigar and drink the Sensei Japanese whiskey. Amino acid in energy drinks makes mice live longer and healthier | Science | AAAS
335 Fortress Bird Nests with Diesel and John Barr
July 30, 2023 23:22 - 47 minutes - 36.9 MBThey laugh at how birds are getting the best of us. They smoke the Diesel Whiskey Row with John Barr Reserve Blend. There is discussion about blended scotches and Darrell learns a bit more about scotch. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/birds-use-antibird-spikes-build-nests
331 Budget Talk, Cornhole, and HC White with Easy Rider Cask
July 24, 2023 07:37 - 54 minutes - 41.5 MBThey discuss cigar and liquor cost and it happens that they are smoking one of the most budgetary conscious cigars. They smoke the HC White Series with Easy Rider Single barrel pick at Specs. Hey, even millionaire don't like to spend money. Bill and Darrell are getting sucked into Cornhole. I assume next I'll be playing pickleball.
330 Miracle Material High Efficiency Solar Cells with Oliva Helping Hands and Milam & Greene
July 17, 2023 08:12 - 40 minutes - 31.9 MBChina is set to begin production of ultra-efficient solar panels that are based on the new perovskite based cell. We discussed this discovery in episode 248. While discussing this they smoke the Oliva Helping Hands and taste the Milam & Greene Very Small Batch. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/miracle-material-solar-panels-to-finally-enter-production-in-china/ar-AA1cK6rC
329 Clean Energy From Humidity with Espinosa and Acre Rum
July 10, 2023 09:18 - 56 minutes - 43.7 MBThey discuss an article about creating energy from moisure in the air. They smoke the Espinosa Crema and sip some Acre Rum. They point out that this is based on a technology that we're already very good at in the semiconductor industry. Of course they then discuss some of the implecations of this. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/05/230524181948.htm
328 Casual Discussion with Room 101 Payback Maduro and Acre Single Malt
July 03, 2023 08:26 - 41 minutes - 33.7 MBThey enjoy the Room 101 Payback Maduro Acre Single Malt Single Barrell finished in barley casks. They talk about insuring cars and how expensive kids are. Talk of childhood jobs. Bill talks about the grand finali of IDPA Texas Finals. Darrell gets a real stick a needle in your eye. They discuss Acre Distilling in Fort Worth.
327 Cigar News with Ramone Bueso and Middle West
June 26, 2023 09:46 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBThe discuss the upcoming PCA and some boutique cigars. Could PCA go to New Orleans in 2025? They enjoy the Ramone Bueso Exclusivo and Middle West Oloroso Wheat Whiskey. https://premiumcigars.org/ https://drunkchickencigars.com https://blackbirdcigar.com/ https://halfwheel.com
326 Brandon Marsh of Big Sky Cigar Co with Cryptid and Matthew Mc D's
June 19, 2023 09:05 - 51 minutes - 38.1 MBBrandon of Big Sky Cigar Co discusses their PCA release coming up in July. They smoke last years stunning success, The Cryptid, and drink some of Acres Matthew Mc D’s Straight malt whiskey. https://www.bigskycigar.com/ https://premiumcigars.org/
325 New Innovation 'StarCrete' with White Gold and Bolivar Rum
June 12, 2023 07:36 - 45 minutes - 36.2 MBThey discuss the article Scientists develop a 'cosmic concrete' that is twice as strong as regular concrete -- ScienceDaily. This is an attempt to find methods to create cement structures on moons and planets. Interresting results and binding agents. They smoke the Alec Bradley White Gold and drink the Bolivar 8 year old Rum. Could this method end up being a greener option for cement in America?
324 Espresso Science with Matilde Limited Exposure 2 and Saints Alley.
June 05, 2023 07:24 - 44 minutes - 34.2 MBThey smoke the Matilde Limited Exposure #2 and drink Iron Root’s Saints Alley Heretic finished in Rhum casks. They discuss recent studies on grind size vs extraction and found the reason that the finest grind results in less extraction. Is it a big deal, probably not, but we love science and greater understanding of things the seem counter intuitive. New Study Explains Why More Finely Ground Coffee Beans Brew Weaker Espresso | Sci.News
323 China Announces Brain-Computer Interface Success with Select Corojo and Diplomatico
May 29, 2023 08:33 - 40 minutes - 31.5 MBThey discuss Chinas first brain-computer Interface experiment on a monkey. https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/43628/20230508/china-succeeds-worlds-first-brain-computer-interface-experiment-monkey-now.htm They discuss implications of the future interfaces. All the while, smoking the Alec Bradley Select Corojo with Diplomatico Mantuano Venezuelan rum.
322 Slow Smoking 2023 Kicks Off with Perfect Timing & Woodford Reserve
May 22, 2023 06:17 - 52 minutes - 41.2 MBThey discuss the begining of the Cigar Slow Smoking World Championship. The Perfect Timing is a collaboration between Rocky Patel and Brandon Hayes of Renegade Cigars. The Woodford Reserve Secretariat 50th Anniversary. https://www.cigarjournal.com/world-record-in-first-qualification-of-the-season/ They discuss the announcement of the Liga H99 and Drew in general. https://www.cigarjournal.com/drew-estate-introduces-liga-privada-h99-super-ancho/ They wrap up with some discussion about ...
321 Liquor, Cigar, Steaks, Spreadsheets with Cohiba and Whistle Pig
May 15, 2023 09:03 - 41 minutes - 32.7 MBThis week they really stick to the liquor and cigar. They enjoy a Cohiba Blue and drink the Whistle Pig Smokestock. They sort of discuss steak doneness and Bill's love of his new flat grill.