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Smokin' & Toastin'

Smokin' & Toastin'
Craft Beer
Cigars
Drinking News
Whiskey
Glenmorangie
Tequila
Wine
Sipping Whiskeys
Buzz Balls
Whisky Tasting
American Whiskeys
Spirits
Lone Pint Brewery
Fantasy-Themed Sex Toys
Pilsner
Irish Whiskey
Stallone Cigars
Cake-Themed Beers
Don Fulano Tequila Añejo
Firestone Walker Brewing Company

Our show is exactly what the title implies--it's a show about "The Good Life." Every week on Smokin' & Toastin', Ian Barry and Cruze taste and talk about craft beers, distinctive distilled spirits and fine cigars. Ian and Cruze approach these classic diversions with the passion and curiosity of two semi-normal guys on an adventurous path of discovery and knowledge. And if that quest mandates that ... more

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Latest Episodes

We Are All About Craft Beer, Fine Spirits, and Hand Rolled Cigars!!! Special Guest: S&T Cocktail and Spirits Expert Roberto Rivas Villar Beer Tasting: Eureka Heights "Wunder Bock" (Houston, TX) Beer Tasting: Celestial Beerworks "Hopception" Triple Ha... more

We Are All About Craft Beer, Fine Spirits, and Hand-Rolled Cigars!!! Special Guest: S&T Wine Expert Marc Borel Wine Tasting: Wines selected by Marc Borel Spirit Tasting: 8-Year Wild Turkey 101

We Are All About Craft Beer, Fine Spirits, and Hand-Rolled Cigars Special Guest: "Melvin" Doxakis from Maison Ferrand Beer Tasting: Manhattan Project Beer Company "Necessary Evil" Pilsner (Dallas, TX) Beer Tasting: Distihl Brewery "Evil Kinevel" Impe... more

We Are All About Craft Beer, Fine Spirits, and Hand Rolled Cigars!!! Beer Tasting: Stesti Brewing Company "Tractor Juice" Light Pilsner (Lovelady, TX) Beer Tasting: Untitled Art "Citra Velvet" IPA (Waunakee, WI) Beer Tasting: Burial Beer Company "The... more

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Recent Guests

Melvin Doxakis
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Carl Roaches
Co-owner of For the Culture Brewing
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Episode: EP #468 We Do It For The Culture
Dr. Rod Kurthy
Inventor of the Perfect Draw Cigar Tool
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Chef David Skinner
Chef at Eculent known for innovative dishes and cocktails
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Episode: EP #461 Celebrating The Holidays On Location At Eculent
Brian Smith
Master Distiller at Hard Truth Distilling
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Episode: EP #459 "The Hard Truth Is--We Love Whiskey!
Danny Blankenship
Member of CCSD and home brewer
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Episode: EP #456 Celebrating NovembeerFest with Home Brewing
Todd Grubb
Whiskey expert and returning guest
The Whiskey Social
Episode: EP #455 The Best Whiskies Of 2025, Just In Time For The Whiskey Social!
Mike Higdon
New guest from the Whiskey Social
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Episode: EP #455 The Best Whiskies Of 2025, Just In Time For The Whiskey Social!
Roberto Rivas Villar
Cocktail expert and representative of Mezcal Local
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Episode: EP #451 Tasting A New Mezcal PLUS The Most Underrated Classic Cocktails

Hosts

Ian Barry
Co-host of Smokin' & Toastin', and host focused on craft beer, spirits, and cigars.
Cruze
Co-host of Smokin' & Toastin', expert in craft beer and spirits, known for lively banter and tasting discussions.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Hilarious and informative

    Absolutely love this show! Great content, solid reviews, funny guys, enjoyable guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RachaelSoto
    United States3 years ago
  • Too repetitive

    I’d like to give this podcast a higher rating. They have great guests and the topics (booze and cigars) are right up my alley. But there are a few issues I can’t get past: 1) Please stop commenting on the episode number and how “no one has stopped us yet”. The joke was fine for an episode or maybe the 100th episode. But not every single week. It is redundant and overused. 2). Similar remark about the “competition” on number of appearances between Kris Hart and the other guy. No one cares about t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    System Rocks
    United States4 years ago
  • Enjoy it

    Have listened to / watched many episodes and like it. Chill podcast. Just a few dudes sitting around talking.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Rory234x
    United States5 years ago
  • Too repetitive

    I’d like to give this podcast a higher rating. They have great guests and the topics (booze and cigars) are right up my alley. But there are a few issues I can’t get past:

    1) Please stop commenting on the episode number and how “no one has stopped us yet”. The joke was fine for an episode or maybe the 100th episode. But not every single week. It is redundant and overused.

    2). Similar remark about the “competition” on number of appearances between Kris Hart and the other guy. No one cares abou... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    System Rocks
    United States7 years ago
  • Definitely repetitive

    Jesus. Guys we get it. Stop beating jokes to death

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    daddysharkisbig
    United States7 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Neutral: episodes praised for guest variety and engaging banter, with occasional critiques about episode formats.
Positive: listeners praise the show's entertaining mix of humor and informative tasting notes.
Negative: some critique repetitiveness and jokes; requests for more varied guests and more honest product assessments.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

EP #463 What To Give The People You REALLY Like For Christmas!
Q: What inspired you to create the Perfect Draw Cigar Tool?
Rod Kurthy shares that he created the tool to solve problems he faced with clogged cigars, ensuring it would be effective and gentle on the cigars.
EP #456 Celebrating NovembeerFest with Home Brewing
Q: Is there a book you would recommend or should I watch YouTube videos?
How-to books are a thing of the past. You just go to YouTube and watch a how-to video.
EP #455 The Best Whiskies Of 2025, Just In Time For The Whiskey Social!
Q: What is the Whiskey Social?
The Whiskey Social is a whiskey event held annually in the Greater Houston area, where attendees can taste a wide variety of whiskeys and enjoy cigar pairings.
EP #451 Tasting A New Mezcal PLUS The Most Underrated Classic Cocktails
Q: How similar is Mezcal to tequila in terms of process?
Both go through similar processes, but tequila must be made from blue-weber agave and in specific regions.
EP #451 Tasting A New Mezcal PLUS The Most Underrated Classic Cocktails
Q: Roberto, what got you involved with Mezcal Local?
A friend put him in contact with Jerónimo, one of the founders, who needed someone to help with education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Smokin' & Toastin'

What is Smokin' & Toastin' about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two hosts explore the Good Life through tastings and talk, blending craft beers, distinctive distilled spirits, and fine cigars with humor, banter, and guest-driven insights. Episodes mix tasting notes, market trends, and practical guidance on labeling, pricing, and consumer desires, often wrapped around segments like Drunken Fact or Drinking News. Noteworthy is the show's willingness to host a wide range of experts—from master blenders and cocktail specialists to brewery owners and cigar tool inventors—creating a tasting-forward, conversational format that feels approachable for enthusiasts and industry insiders alike.

Compared with peers, this show stands out for its hands-on tastings, cross-industry guests, and lighthearted yet informed ... more

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Recent guests on Smokin' & Toastin' include:

1. Melvin Doxakis
2. Carl Roaches
3. Dr. Rod Kurthy
4. Chef David Skinner
5. Brian Smith
6. Danny Blankenship
7. Todd Grubb
8. Mike Higdon

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