Talking Torch
95 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 490 ratingsTwo guys are sitting at a cigar bar. Join hosts Jon & Rick as they turn to their influential guests to discuss life.
Recorded from Torch Cigar Bar in Phoenix, Arizona join members from the Hall of Fame, the broadcast booth, titans of cigars and spirits...and more! Because you never know who - or what - is next!
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Episodes
The Bomb Somm
April 29, 2022 17:20 - 57 minutes - 80.1 MBAna Maria Buitrago is a top tier Sommelier in Cartegena, Columbia. Listen in while she allows Rick to geek out on wine and spirits! Cheers!
The Ad Lib
April 01, 2022 19:31 - 55 minutes - 76 MBWhat happens when there’s an international communication error? Why you just keep talking and make it up! Rick and Jon ad lib their way thru this one…cheers!
The Final Final
March 04, 2022 18:33 - 1 hour - 108 MBTune in for a little fun with Jon and Rick as they review the Super Bowl, the Phoenix Open, and the Olympics! They smoke a couple Perdomos, pop a couple beers and shoot the shit!
The Warm Welcome Home
February 18, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 132 MBWell here we go again! Listen in as Jon and Rick welcome Dave Smith distiller for his brand American Oak Distillery. Dave takes us through his early days of distilling in his apartment to now making some of the best juice in New York State! A hidden gem for sure!!!
The Chili Dawg
January 31, 2022 15:01 - 1 hour - 136 MBChili Davis started life in Jamaica. He became that country’s very first player in the Major Leagues. Listen in as we chart his 19 year career, that includes 3 World Series Championships. Throw in some chatter about golf and wine and this is a great time!
The Chili Dawg (teaser)
January 31, 2022 15:00 - 1 minute - 2.58 MBChili Davis started life in Jamaica. He became that country’s very first player in the Major Leagues. Listen in as we chart his 19 year career, that includes 3 World Series Championships. Throw in some chatter about golf and wine and this is a great time!
The Year In Review
December 24, 2021 19:08 - 53 minutes - 73 MBHappy Holidays! Listen in as Jon and Rick talk 2021 and all that was Talking Torch! Stay safe and enjoy!!
Jon Hancock: The American Hero
November 20, 2021 02:47 - 1 hour - 143 MBJoin us as we sit down with former Marine Jon Hancock. Listen in as he takes us through his career, his post-war struggles, his walk across the country featured in the documentary “Bastards’ Road”, and his redemption.
The Kentucky 2-Step
November 05, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBIn this Talking Torch Jon and Rick bring in Mark and Sherri Carter of Old Carter and Carter Cellars. Listen in as we learn what it takes to not only blend great whiskey but also create a total of 9 100-point wines!!
The Dynamic Duo
October 15, 2021 15:15 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MBThese two are at it again... chatting about today's current craziness! Talking Torch has been very fortunate to have some fantastic guests and travels. Come take a trip with Rick and Jon as we go down memory lane! And stay to the end as we discuss our newest (and most awesome) adventure yet!
Emily Harrison: The WhistlePig Distiller
September 27, 2021 16:03 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBIn this episode Jon and Rick talk to Emily Harrison the lead distiller at WhistlePig! Listen in as she takes us through her journey from the whiskey mecca of Kentucky to a small farm in Shoreham, Vermont to the creation of some of the finest rye whiskeys around. Cheers!
Seth Joyner: The Tail of Two Halves (Part 2.)
September 17, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 96.9 MBOur first repeat guest is on deck! Seth Joyner is member #59 at Torch Cigar Bar, and was #59 in his HOF thirteen year NFL career. He’s the only member of the 50/20 club…50 sacks and 20 picks, 3 time pro bowler and a Super Bowl Champion. Listen in as we get granular on all things football, and life!
Seth Joyner: The Tale of Two Halves (Part 1.)
September 10, 2021 17:40 - 1 hour - 117 MBOur first repeat guest is on deck! Seth Joyner is member #59 at Torch Cigar Bar, and was #59 in his HOF thirteen year NFL career. He’s the only member of the 50/20 club…50 sacks and 20 picks, 3 time pro bowler and a Super Bowl Champion. Listen in as we get granular on all things football, and life!
Rob Duck: The Seminole
August 20, 2021 15:01 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBJoin Jon and Rick with Florida State assistant golf coach Rob Duck. Listen in as we discuss Florida State golf, Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau and his crappy driver, and the Ryder Cup. An outstanding episode with an outstanding guest!
Rob Duck: The Seminole (teaser)
August 20, 2021 15:00 - 55 seconds - 847 KBJoin Jon and Rick with Florida State assistant golf coach Rob Duck. Listen in as we discuss Florida State golf, Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau and his crappy driver, and the Ryder Cup. An outstanding episode with an outstanding guest!
Jay Riemersma: The Second Chance
August 06, 2021 19:42 - 1 hour - 65 MBRecruited as a quarterback by the University of Michigan, Jay Riemersma didn’t let a shoulder injury derail his NFL dreams. He played nine significant years in the NFL. Join us as he takes us through his journey and shares some incredibly hilarious inside the NFL stories.
Jay Riemersma: The Second Chance (teaser)
August 06, 2021 19:28 - 1 minute - 1.11 MBRecruited as a quarterback by the University of Michigan, Jay Riemersma didn’t let a shoulder injury derail his NFL dreams. He played nine significant years in the NFL. Join us as he takes us through his journey and shares some incredibly hilarious inside the NFL stories.
Kelly Harrington: The Boss
July 26, 2021 15:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBWant to own a cigar bar? Listen in as Kelly Harrington gathers up intel for us on just such an endeavor. Five years in to owning Torch, and she’s got a bunch more to prove!
Lucas Ramirez: The Building Blocks
July 02, 2021 16:02 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBCoach Lucas Ramirez is the head basketball coach of local powerhouse, Saguaro High School. Not far removed from high school himself, he’s hyper in tuned to the hoops community, and his student athletes.
Dr. Frank Simoncini: The Men's Health Episode
June 14, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBJoin Rick, Jon, and Dr. Frank Simoncini as we delve into the issues facing men’s health. All topics are on the table. Erectile dysfunction, prostate cancer, low testosterone, and men’s overall health. Don’t miss this episode! It might change your life.
Josh Collmenter: The Grinder
May 28, 2021 15:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBTalking Torch is back to baseball! This episode features Josh Collmenter. Josh was drafted by our hometown DBacks in 2007 and worked his rear off to get called up in 2011. Listen in as he takes us through his journey to the bigs and listen to our conversation on how we would change baseball.
James and Colleen Harder: The Vintners
May 07, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBJames and Colleen Harder, husband and wife dream team in the Napa Valley. Listen in as they take us through the creation of James Cole Winery. The ups, downs and the victories! It’s a great story from two wonderful people.
The Announcement
April 22, 2021 15:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBRick and Jon jump into speculative waters. They’ve got eyes and ears everywhere and we’re hearing member #13 is entering the MMA! Listen in as we take you into the octagon!
Jay Feely: The Kick Is Up...
April 16, 2021 15:01 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBJay Feely had a 14 year NFL career as one of the great place kickers. He is currently with CBS as their side line reporter, and analyst. Jay may have lost some money to this team once upon a time, but let’s listen as he totally redeems himself!
Jay Feely: The Kick Is Up... (teaser)
April 16, 2021 15:00 - 1 minute - 1.74 MBJay Feely had a 14 year NFL career as one of the great place kickers. He is currently with CBS as their side line reporter, and analyst. Jay may have lost some money to this team once upon a time, but let’s listen as he totally redeems himself!
Christopher Gross: The Details
April 06, 2021 15:01 - 1 hour - 171 MBChef Christopher Gross is a James Beard Award winning Chef. He was the very first Chef in Arizona to win the Robert Mondavi Culinary Award for Excellence. Now he gets to chat with us about the details of creating his finest vision yet...Christopher’s, inside the Wrigley Mansion.
Christopher Gross: The Details (teaser)
April 06, 2021 15:00 - 1 minute - 2.96 MBChef Christopher Gross is a James Beard Award winning Chef. He was the very first Chef in Arizona to win the Robert Mondavi Culinary Award for Excellence. Now he gets to chat with us about the details of creating his finest vision yet...Christopher’s, inside the Wrigley Mansion.
Joyce Nethery: The Kentucky Cuddle
March 12, 2021 15:00 - 52 minutes - 120 MBJoyce Nethery is the Master Distiller for Jeptha Creed In Kentucky. With husband, Bruce, and daughter, Autumn, the family distillery produces an array of spirits. Jeptha Creed Vodka is THE vodka of the Kentucky Derby!
Richie Incognito: The National Guard
February 23, 2021 15:01 - 1 hour - 256 MBRichie Incognito is a 16 year NFL veteran that is with the Las Vegas Raiders. Let’s all huddle up as we get inside access to the locker room and the grind of a 4X Pro Bowler and Torch’s own member #40!
Richie Incognito: The National Guard (teaser)
February 23, 2021 15:00 - 2 minutes - 4.77 MBRichie Incognito is a 16 year NFL veteran that is with the Las Vegas Raiders. Let’s all huddle up as we get inside access to the locker room and the grind of a 4X Pro Bowler and Torch’s own member #40!
Ken Grossman: The Father of Craft
February 12, 2021 15:00 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MBKen Grossman is the founder and CEO of Sierra Nevada Brewing Company literally building it from the ground up. Who doesn’t remember their first taste of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale! Listen in as he takes us on his journey.
The Brains
January 19, 2021 22:50 - 1 hour - 245 MBJoin Talking Torch as Rick, Jon and Reese reminisce on their first 40 episodes!
Gene Wojciechowski: The Inside Scoop
January 14, 2021 16:01 - 1 hour - 158 MBGene has written for nearly every major paper, ESPN the magazine and numerous best selling books. Gene is currently on ESPN with College GameDay.
Gene Wojciechowski: The Inside Scoop (teaser)
January 14, 2021 16:00 - 2 minutes - 5.3 MBGene has written for nearly every major paper, ESPN the magazine and numerous best selling books. Gene is currently on ESPN with College GameDay.
Jack Maxwell: The Booze Traveler
January 01, 2021 23:34 - 1 hour - 234 MBJack Maxwell is an actor on stage, tv and screen. He’s lost an auction to Brandon Walsh on 90210, and has shared the stage with Al Pacino. Most famously, he’s known for his show, “The Booze Traveler.” Let’s take a journey together!
Jack Maxwell; The Booze Traveler (teaser)
January 01, 2021 23:22 - 1 minute - 4.36 MBJack Maxwell is an actor on stage, tv and screen. He’s lost an auction to Brandon Walsh on 90210, and has shared the stage with Al Pacino. Most famously, he’s known for his show, “The Booze Traveler.” Let’s take a journey together!
Lisa Wicker: The Master Distiller
December 28, 2020 23:41 - 1 hour - 206 MBLisa is the head distiller at Widow Jane Distillery. Join us as we discuss her journey, her passions, and Widow Jane’s future. And listen in as Talking Torch dubs her Master Distiller!!
Jim Riggleman: The Skipper
December 07, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 127 MBRiggs has spent decades in hardball. He has played with and managed some of the best baseball players of all time. Join us as he takes us through his baseball journey.
Jim Riggleman: The Skipper (teaser)
December 07, 2020 13:59 - 2 minutes - 2.82 MBRiggs has spent decades in hardball. He has played with and managed some of the best baseball players of all time. Join us as he takes us through his baseball journey.
Gary Fish: The Hoppy Holidays
November 25, 2020 23:53 - 1 hour - 95.8 MBGary Fish is the CEO and founder of one of the first craft beers in the US, Deschutes. So grab a pint and a listen because we think they’re the best! 🍻
Mark Tarbell: The Winning Chef
November 12, 2020 23:47 - 1 hour - 138 MBChef Mark Tarbell and his restaurant Tarbell’s have been a staple of excellence in the Phoenix culinary scene for decades... AND he dominated on the 5th season of the beloved competition- Iron Chef!!
Mark Tarbell: The Winning Chef (teaser)
November 12, 2020 23:47 - 1 minute - 2.43 MBChef Mark Tarbell and his restaurant Tarbell’s have been a staple of excellence in the Phoenix culinary scene for decades... AND he dominated on the 5th season of the beloved competition- Iron Chef!!
John Fina: The High Motor
November 05, 2020 19:55 - 1 hour - 170 MBJohn Fina is a former 1st round pick out of Arizona, he started two Super Bowls with the Bills and he should be a board member of Weight Watchers!
John Fina: The High Motor (teaser)
November 05, 2020 19:25 - 1 minute - 3.28 MBJohn Fina is a former 1st round pick out of Arizona, he started two Super Bowls with the Bills and he should be a board member of Weight Watchers!
Mark Maddox: The X’s and O’s
October 29, 2020 05:09 - 1 hour - 160 MBMark Maddox played 10 seasons in the NFL for the Bills and the Cardinals. He shares his wisdom and insight. If Drew Bledsoe tunes in he might have nightmares....
The First Lady
October 17, 2020 02:01 - 1 hour - 135 MBCrystal was Rocky Patel’s first rep. She was also a Kansas City Chiefs’ Cheerleader, and knows what it’s like to own a cigar bar.
The First Lady (teaser)
October 17, 2020 01:53 - 1 minute - 2.44 MBCrystal was Rocky Patel’s first rep. She was also a Kansas City Chiefs’ Cheerleader, and knows what it’s like to own a cigar bar.
The New Normal
October 10, 2020 00:21 - 1 hour - 145 MBRick and Jon attempt to understand, navigate and drink their way thru these trying times. Join these two and listen to them muddy up the waters!
The Farm To Glass
September 30, 2020 03:56 - 1 hour - 142 MBHillrock Distillery - located in both Rick and my area of upstate New York - is a one of a kind, award winning, farm to glass rye whiskey.
The Farm to Glass (teaser)
September 30, 2020 03:08 - 1 minute - 4.22 MBHillrock Distillery - located in both Rick and my area of upstate New York - is a one of a kind, award winning, farm to glass rye whiskey.