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July 9, 2025 56 mins

In this episode, Mike and Nate enjoy a budget-friendly Hoya del Jefe cigar while diving into a fascinating history topic: some of the shortest-lived countries in history. From quirky frontier republics like the Great Republic of Rough and Ready to the Republic of Ezo in Japan, the brief Palmetto Republic of South Carolina, and the modern tale of the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ), they explore colorful attempts at independence, revolutions, and political experiments that lasted anywhere from hours to a few months. Along the way, they share lively banter, historical anecdotes, and personal stories, wrapping up with their honest cigar review and a teaser for next week’s episode featuring a special guest expert on the D.B. Cooper hijacking case.

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