Cigars, Wine, and Winning | Big Smoke Podcast | 21 April 2024

In this episode of the Big Smoke Podcast, the hosts discuss various topics including cigars, networking in cigar lounges, wine tasting, and the recent Haney vs. Garcia fight. They emphasize the importance of networking and making connections in cigar lounges, as well as the potential for unexpected conversations with influential individuals. They also touch on the idea of pairing cigars with wine and the personal preference involved. The hosts share their thoughts on the Haney vs. Garcia fight, with Garcia's unexpected victory and the impact of his pre-fight antics. The conversation covers various topics including boxing, NBA betting, and the WNBA. In boxing, they discuss the importance of legacy versus chasing money, the potential rematch between Garcia and Tank Davis, and the limitations of Tank moving up in weight. They also touch on the NBA's lifetime ban of Jokic Porter for betting on games and the hypocrisy of the NBA's partnership with ESPN Bet. The conversation concludes with a mention of  Clark, the number one draft pick in the WNBA, signing a Nike deal. In this conversation, the hosts discuss the WNBA and the importance of marketing and endorsements for female athletes. They also touch on the disparity in pay between WNBA players and male athletes in other sports. The conversation then shifts to well-done burgers and the preference for medium or medium-well. We then end the conversation by teasing upcoming episodes and discussing the importance of health and self-care.