About this episode

James interviews lounge owners and guests about the My Old Kentucky HERF event, focusing on community and charity.

James interviews Fat Ash Cigar Lounge owner Dwight Adkins and GM Paul Wood to launch the sixth annual My Old Kentucky HERF, introducing exclusive cigars like the "Open Carry" and "Sturdy Girl" that reflect the lounge's culture of freedom and hospitality. Jimmy later joins James and Tim for a recap, detailing the event's charitable support for the Gary Sinise Foundation and genuine industry networking with blenders like Rick Rodriguez and Hector Alfonso. The episode also highlights guest Detective Samantha Baliles' work with first responders, reinforcing that the HERF prioritizes relationships and community over profit.

People in this episode

Host: James Giehm

Guests: Dwight Adkins, Paul Wood, Detective Samantha Baliles

Topics covered

• cigars
• community
• charity
• networking
• hospitality
• first responders

Keywords

• cigars
• HERF
• charity
• community
• first responders
• networking
• hospitality

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Gary Sinise Foundation

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