On January 30, Ben Ingram of the Braves Radio Network made his annual offseason visit to The Ellijay Cigar Lounge. In addition to reflecting on the 2024 season and previewing the 2025 season, Ben took time to answer some of Davis' questions which went "beyond the booth." The two friends talked about music, the nature of friendship, and so much more…

The opioid crisis has been ravaging communities and families across the United States for the past decade. In 2017, the opioid crisis was declared a public health emergency under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act. That declaration was renewed in June of 2024. Ellijay Cigar Lounge customer Matthew Shelton is familiar with the opioid crisi…

Justin Marshall (libertywaterpurification.com) joins The Burning Questions Podcast to chat about how smoking cigars with Davis (at The Ellijay Cigar Lounge) changed his life forever. Learn a little bit about Aganorsa Leaf's Aniversario Series of cigars Hear Justin and Davis recount their first interactions together - and how those interactions ulti…

Recorded in "The American Room" at El Reloj in Ybor City, Florida, this conversation with Drew Newman features all that you've come to expect from The Burning Questions Podcast: Smokes - hear about the wonderful cigars produced by the J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Stories - learn about Drew's first cigar smoking experience! Substance - ponder what it's lik…

On January 25, 2024, Ben Ingram joined The Ellijay Cigar Lounge for "Burn One with Ben (Again!)". This episode of The Burning Questions Podcast presents the audio from that conversation. Hear Ben and Davis talk about smoking family heirlooms, Ben's favorite stories about the various Braves broadcasters, the importance of fellowship for life and liv…

Josh Hedger is a licensed professional counselor who, alongside his wife, owns and operates a clinically-informed counseling practice (https://www.hedgercounseling.co/). He is also an avid cigar smoker. In this episode of The Burning Questions Podcast, Josh and Davis discuss things such as: · How Josh got into cigar smoking (as well as his current …

Although Barry Bradley didn't start smoking cigars until well after age 40, he's made up for lost time. In the years between his first cigar and his 70th birthday, Barry has worked as a tobacconist, smoked with Super Bowl champions, and made some incredible friends along the way. Hear him talk about his biggest cigar shop "pet peeves," his inside-s…

In Part 2 of "Smokes with Servicemen," Davis continues his conversation with Damon Gabriel and Brandon Knox. These men each share their perspectives on how military service changed their views of themselves, their country, and the world as a whole. They also give pointers on helpful and unhelpful ways to show care and gratitude to veterans. Plus - …

This episode of The Burning Questions Podcast is the first of a two-part conversation which was originally recorded at The Ellijay Cigar Lounge on the evening of Sept. 11, 2023. Two men - Damon Gabriel (a Purple Heart-awarded Marine Corps Veteran) and Brandon Knox (a Lt. Col. serving the US Army at the Pentagon) share their remembrances from Septem…

Episode 2 of The Burning Questions Podcast features Al Gomez, Founder of Reformed Cigars. Al shares his story of growing up in Nicaragua's tobacco-growing regions, moving to the United States, starting Reformed Cigars, and more. He also shares the vision behind Reformed Cigars: re-investing 100% of the company's profits into educating children, mee…

Ben Ingram, Radio Voice of the Atlanta Braves, joins The Burning Questions Podcast to share his philosophy of broadcasting, how he prepares for radio broadcasts, his favorite cities to visit on Braves road trips, and more. Plus, hear how a providential rain delay was instrumental in securing Ben's future in the Braves Organization. Do you have a qu…

IS THIS HAPPENING? IT IS!!! Ben Ingram, the GA Sportscaster of the Year and the Radio Voice of the Atlanta Braves, joins Davis Lacey in The Ellijay Cigar Lounge for the debut episode of The Burning Questions Podcast. Ben talks about his favorite cigar lounges around the nation, how he got into calling baseball games on the radio, some of his most m…

Introducing The Burning Questions Podcast, a new podcast hosted by The Ellijay Cigar Lounge in Ellijay, GA! Featuring conversations about smokes, stories, and substance, The Burning Questions Podcast brings the banter of our cigar lounge directly to your ears - wherever you may be listening. Subscribe today. Learn more at burningquestionspodcast.co…

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Comedian Charles McBee drops by the studio to talk about his life as a standup and field some burning questions about creativity, inappropriate crushes, and "making it" in New York City.Av Burning Questions Podcast

Mel takes a break from creating breathtaking and delicious works of cake art to answer your burning questions on quitting a job, moving to a new city, and communicating during sex. On that note, there is some serious #foodporn in this episode!Av Burning Questions Podcast