Topic: Cigars

A documentary regarding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's alleged corruption is discussed, focusing on gifts of cigars and champagne. The segment notes that Tucker Carlson recently remarketed this older documentary to his audience, though the "bribes" described are viewed by some as relatively minor compared to other political scandals.

Ron Convery is knighted as "Sir Roland Ref of the Frozen Sheet," referencing his two decades as an ice hockey referee. His donation note includes a "boob" donation and a mention that "Epstein didn't kill himself," while requesting Perdomo cigars at the roundtable.

The second donation segment features a wide range of listener contributions, including "meatloaf" donations based on ASCII codes. Several new knights are dubbed, including Sir Bruce Cigar and Sir William Wallace. The hosts thank the "producers" for their financial support, which allows the show to remain independent of traditional corporate media constraints.

The hosts discuss a theory that Fidel Castro may have been a CIA operative, citing the numerous failed assassination attempts against him. They joke about the "exploding cigar" trick and the shift in U.S. policy regarding the assassination of foreign leaders.

Adam and John perform a formal knighthood ceremony for Ignacio Salome and elevate Henry Clay to the rank of Baron. They use the show's traditional "hookers and blow" imagery, jokingly adding "mutton and mead" from their "spirit kitchen" to the list of rewards. The hosts direct the new knights to claim their rings from the show's official website.

Sir Scott Hamilton is thanked as the Executive Producer for the episode. He recommended the film "Primary Colors" and an SNL skit as accurate portrayals of the Clintons. The hosts demonstrate "laughing pins" for both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump sent by producers. Sir Edward Sheets is elevated to "Baron of the Cuban Leaf" for his expertise in New York construction law and Trump's business reputation.

A producer provides travel tips for buying authentic Cuban cigars in Havana, warning tourists about the prevalence of fakes even in official shops. Another report details the economic struggles in Puerto Rico but recommends flying JetBlue into the smaller Ponce airport to avoid the chaos of the international terminal. The hosts discuss the "cigar black market" involving police and factory bosses.

La Verdad LLC, a cigar company based in Round Rock, Texas, is recognized as an Associate Executive Producer. The owners provided a donation representing 10% of their recent sales and offered a "NOAGENDA" discount code for listeners. The hosts discuss the pronunciation of "coupon" and grant business karma to the company.

The hosts read credits for executive and associate executive producers, including Ben Todman and Colter Padgett. They discuss technical issues with PayPal truncating donor messages and mention a Podcast Hall of Fame award in Fort Worth. A promotion for La Verdad Cigar Company is included, offering a discount to listeners who support the show.

Producers Alex Button, John Cox, and Sir Edward Sheets contribute to the show, requesting various forms of karma for jobs, babies, and relationships. Sir Edward Sheets, a cigar connoisseur, requests an update to his title to "Sir Sheets of the Cuban Leaf." The hosts discuss the need for a specific "relationship karma" sound effect.

A formal knighting ceremony is held for major donors Mr. T, Brian Waltersdorf, and Michael Bowling. They are granted titles such as Sir T and Sir Bowling. The ceremony includes the traditional list of "Hookers and Blow, Rent Boys and Chardonnay," and other rewards for those who contribute $1,000 or more to the show's production.

Curry recounts his experience with KLM's loyalty program, noting he has been downgraded from gold to a lower tier he jokingly calls the "aluminum" level. He describes the difficulty of maintaining status and the high cost of extra luggage. Additionally, he mentions successfully bringing a box of Cohiba cigars from Cuba through customs.

The editor of Cigar Journal is thanked for sending a selection of cigars and a mini-humidor. Adam Curry shares an anecdote about ordering cigars via the Silk Road and mistaking the "stealth" packaging for a drug shipment. The hosts discuss the ritual of smoking cigars with whiskey.

Adam Curry describes a severe illness following a night of cigars and scotch with "Gene de Marriott." While initially paranoid about being poisoned like Michael Hastings, he concludes that a record-high mold count in Austin caused his brain to swell, leading to a debilitating headache.

A formal knighting ceremony is held for donors, including a mechanical engineer working on the Cigar Lake uranium mine in Saskatchewan, Canada. The segment includes listener feedback regarding the "War on Chicken" and personal anecdotes about career changes and karma. The hosts emphasize the importance of the donation segment for providing "good information" that might otherwise be missed.

Donors from Alberta, Georgia, and Texas are recognized for their financial support of the program. Notable mentions include a producer who maintains a "No Agenda" labeled cigar humidor at a private club and a request for a voice message regarding a Tesla in Frisco, Texas.

A producer from freehollowbooks.com sent the hosts hollowed-out books, including a copy of "Atlas Shrugged" containing homegrown tobacco and hand-rolled cigars. The hosts praise the quality of the organic tobacco compared to commercial products containing formaldehyde. They highlight the product as a creative way to hide items on a bookshelf.