Puff and Drinks

Smoked corned beef that takes all day, a lounge that’s easier to reach, and a bigger mission than most nightlife spots ever attempt. We’re joined by Fernando Merida, owner of La Rosa VIP Cigar Lounge, to share what’s changing with the move from Wayne to Inkster, Michigan and what stays the same: great conversation, great hospitality, and a space built for people who want to unwind on purpose.

We get into the practical deta...

A cigar, a hot toddy, and a room full of brothers who refuse to leave the hard truths unsaid. We start with a playful pairing—Honey Tatiana meets a steamy hot toddy—then open the door to a deeper conversation about how PTSD shows up for Black men in the smallest, most ordinary moments. The heartbeat of the episode is that quiet question many of us carry: what’s next?

We trade stories that cut close to the bone. Standing in...

A perfect pour can set the mood, but tonight the pairing does more than please the palate. We open with chargrilled oysters, boudin balls, and Angel’s Envy alongside a Monte Cristo, then pivot into a straight-up reckoning with our feeds: why violent clips and sexualized stunts surge, who benefits from the attention economy, and how “free speech” shifts when private platforms control the rules. We’re not preaching purity—just asking...

A blunt question lights the fuse: do we ever “need to know” someone’s sexuality, or is that private by default? We dive into real classrooms and real workplaces to find the edge between protecting people from bullying and prying into identities that don’t belong to us. The stakes are human and immediate—mandatory reporting, dress codes, pronouns, and how a single choice of words can escalate or de-escalate a tough moment.

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What would you choose at 67: a low-cost “paradise” in Thailand or a comfortable life on 80 acres with a partner who’s got your back and your bills covered? We unpack a real-world dilemma that blends money, intimacy, safety, and the quiet math of aging well—minus the clichés and easy answers.

We weigh the practical gains of moving abroad—strong exchange rates, laid-back living, and built-in community—against the fine print ...

A glass of Coppercraft rye set the tone, and one sip sparked a full-on flavor vision: a medium-rare Wagyu burger crowned with mushrooms. From there we followed the thread—how sweet heat and pepper from a rye brighten rich fat, how texture makes or breaks a pairing, and why a simple plate can transform a pour. If you love pairing whiskey with food, this one goes beyond tasting notes and into the why behind the match.

The mo...

Start with a toast, end with a slow, satisfied exhale. We kick off the year by pulling apart one of the internet’s most outrageous stories—a whirlwind marriage that unravels in church with a devastating reveal—and ask the questions most timelines skip: what should a couple do when truth arrives too late, who bears the blame for secrets kept, and how do communities define taboo across cultures and generations? The answer isn’t simpl...

A shove in a classroom sets off a chain of questions that won’t sit quietly: when does “nonsexual” contact cross into assault, and why do institutions shrug until the optics get bad? We start with a tense hallway moment at a school and follow the thread into the messy middle where rules meet reality. From there, the story widens to the Big Ten, where an affair between a coach and a subordinate spirals into stalking, public collapse...

A casual cruise recap, a creamy mudslide, and a Java cigar might sound like a chill night—until a simple workplace invite to church spirals into a lesson on assumptions, identity, and respect. We dig into the moments that turn small talk into HR tickets: reading rings, guessing pronouns, and pushing a point after an apology should have ended the conversation. The stories are personal and sometimes raw, but the aim is practical: und...

Two people spend six months building chemistry through calls and texts, finally meet, and still miss the moment. We unpack that first-day fumble—why the hotel choice mattered, how unspoken assumptions derailed the vibe, and what a confident, consent-forward invitation could have sounded like. No guesswork, no pressure, just clear choices that keep attraction warm and safe.

We talk through the playbook that turns a long-dis...

Danger doesn’t announce itself, which is why we focus on habits that keep you ahead of it. We open with the real-world order of survival—run, hide, fight—and unpack how mindset steers every choice: identifying exits, locking down spaces, and turning ordinary objects into time and distance. That clarity matters in schools, workplaces, and especially in faith communities where welcome is a calling and security must be discreet. Our g...

A gun doesn’t give you a superpower—it gives you a responsibility. We sit down with trainer and competitor Mark Robb to unpack what safe, smart firearms ownership actually looks like, from competition ranges to everyday carry and school safety plans. Mark traces his journey through decades of shooting, the grind of one-gun and two-gun matches, and the lessons that matter under stress: grip, sight picture, trigger control, transitio...

A young NFL player is gone at 24, and we refuse to look away. We open with real talk about grief, diagnosis, and the pressure cooker of pro sports, then pull the lens wider to ask why so many young people—especially Black men—are still expected to “walk it off” when their mental health is on the line. The truth we face together: silence is still the norm, coping is poorly taught, and the consequences are devastating.

We un...

Remember when government cheese was a household staple? When kids rode bikes without helmets and dogs drank pot liquor instead of visiting pet urgent care? The Puffin Drink boys take you on a riotous journey through time as they tackle the burning question: Could today's generation survive if transported back to the 1990s?

Rodney Q Love, Byron B, Jimmy Jefferson, and Dennis Cotton serve up straight talk alongside thei...

When a provocative barbershop question makes its way to our roundtable, sparks fly. "Does Tyler Perry help or hurt us?" becomes the catalyst for one of our most passionate debates yet about Black representation in media.

The journey through Tyler Perry's career evolution reveals fascinating perspectives from each host. We trace his path from Christian-themed stage plays on the chitlin circuit to becoming Hol...

What happens when gender roles collide with wealth and opportunity? Can anyone truly marry up, or is this path primarily available to women? We're sipping Wolford Reserve Double Oated bourbon and enjoying Man O' War Abomination cigars while tackling society's double standards around relationships and economic status.

Starting with Chris Rock's famous bit about beautiful women working at Burger King bein...

Four friends gather around the microphone for a reunion episode that feels like walking into your favorite barbershop—comfortable, unfiltered, and full of wisdom hidden between laughs. When Dennis Cotton returns from his hiatus, the conversation flows organically from outrageous modern dating expectations to finding peace in unexpected places.

The episode kicks off with a discussion about a viral video featuring a woman de...

Welcome back to the smoke-filled sanctuary that is Puffin Drink! After a brief hiatus, Rodney Love, Byron B, and Jimmie Jefferson return with glasses raised and cigars lit, ready to reignite your passion for the perfect puff.

This comeback episode features special guest DJ Qu4d (Akima Menaka), a remarkably versatile entrepreneur who embodies the hustle spirit with her impressive roster of talents. From her day job as a ded...