The Burn Down Podcast
The Burn Down Podcast brings people together over a cigar. No matter where you’re from, what you believe or how you look, cigars is what connects us! It’s designed to show the world the good that comes out of cigar conversations. Founded by Eric Josefson and Justin Heisig, The Burn Down is a podcast with conversations with people from all walks of life. From interviews with professional athletes like Ed Reed and John Starks, to singers and comedians like Ruben Studdard and Rocky Dale Davis, to mobsters and entrepreneurs like Billy Cutolo Jr. and Armando Montelongo, cigar makers like Robert Caldwell and Tony Gomez even military veterans like Ray “Cash” Care. Eric and Justin are passionate about cigars, but they’re also passionate about people. We created a podcast where guests can feel comfortable opening up and sharing their stories over a cigar. We’re here to inspire, uplift and to provide value. Check out our website: https://www.burndownpodcast.com/
Episodes
In today’s episode, we discuss CEO of Meta, Mark Zuckerberg’s move to end third-party fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram in the U.S. replacing it with a Community Notes model.
The change promises less censorship by loosening restrictions on mainstream topics while prioritizing enforcement on illegal or high-severity content. What will this mean for the cigar industry and cigar content creators that ...
This week we got fellow Brooklyn boy Ray from Cigar Clowns! Cigar Clowns was born from a group of Brooklyn childhood friends united by their love for cigars and the art of smoking.
Inspired by iconic NYC humor and the legendary "Tilly" clown, the group began crafting their own cigars in 2018, starting with releases for friends and family.
By 2020, they expanded their team and passion, turning a shared love of the leaf into a brand ...
This episode is quick and simple we just wanted to say thank you for all the support and engagement during this year it’s means a lot to us. We hope you had a wonderful Christmas and better new year! 2025 will be a prosperous year!
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In this episode, we sit down with our friend Ed Stulak who met last summer at a golf outing as a part of our foursome!
Ed is top New Jersey realtor, international speaker, and author of Expose Yourself. Known as a Instagram star for real estate. Ed has built a social media presence that reaches over 80,000 followers worldwide.
Ed shares his journey of selling over $55M in real estate with T...
This episode Eric's has a HORRIFIC story about an encounter with a GIANT rat in an upscale Italian Restaurant and how they plan to fight the fight when it comes to getting shadow banned on social media!
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In the studio, we’re joined by Grammy-winning music producer Tony Black and returning BDP guest, NYC’s premier cigar DJ, DJ Nino Brown—two longtime friends who first met over a decade ago at a cigar lounge!
Tony has contributed to over 80 million sold/downloaded recordings. A former staff engineer at NYC’s legendary Hit Factory (1993–1998), he tells great stories what it was like collaborating with icons...
This week, we sit down with Navy Veteran and FDNY Fire Marshal Jose Prosper. An unforgettable conversation working as a jet mechanic on ships and submarines for the U.S. Naval Forces during the Gulf War. To joining the FDNY in 1998, Jose shares captivating stories from his time in the Navy and his rise through the ranks of New York’s Bravest.
Jose also reflects on his first year as a firefighter, which included the life-altering ev...
This episode, we dive into the wild story Peanut The Squirrel and the government’s heavy-handed approach to Peanut's fate—don't they have bigger fish to fry? We’re also reminiscing on some iconic hip-hop bangers from the 90s and 00s, the kind that used to shake our car trunks with those booming sound systems. And finally, the surprising link between Limp Bizkit and the Twin Towers. ENJOY!
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This week we have Coach Nick Coco, a highly skilled wrestling and strength coach with a proven track record of success. With a distinguished coaching career, he has guided athletes to state championships, all-state honors, and league titles. His experience includes serving as Head Coach at Hunter College in Manhattan, coaching at the Ram's Wrestling Club, and leading high school wrestling programs at W.T. Clarke, Edgemont High Scho...
In this episode, we’re comparing the benefits of staying home with your child to enrolling them in childcare. We discuss how each option can shape your child’s social development, learning experiences, and family dynamics. The choice is yours!
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In this episode, we dive deep into the controversial topic of artificial intelligence and its potential to disrupt the job market. Will AI steal our jobs, or will it create new opportunities? What are the pros and cons?
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We first met Nicole last spring and the first thing she said to us was “I love cigars and their fantastic to help boost testosterone.” Right then and there we knew we had to have Nicole on The Burn Down Podcast. Nicole has been enjoying cigars for 10 years and she talks
Nicole, a seasoned healthcare professional with over 20 years of experience, is the founder of Infinite You Wellness Clinic. She specializes in a range of treatme...
Cell phone bans across the country in school class rooms have been met with resistance from parents and students. In a survey 70% of parents oppose a complete ban, fearing it would hinder communication during emergencies and lead to disciplinary issues. What do you think?
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In the studio this week we have Rob Costomiris, President of MIOYM a company that focuses in residential asset management. Rob tells us his story from starting out as a DJ in the late 90's to making a name for himself in Wallstreet which lead him to his success at MIOYM! He also shares with us his unbelievable story of 9/11 being there first hand.
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In this episode, we try to understand why people are weirdly obsessed with pumpkin spice. Pumpkin pickles? PopTarts?, Cereal? Hot Dogs and Chips?! (And so much more) What fuels this fall trend? Also, pumpkin spice doesn’t even have pumpkin in it! Who knew!
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Joining us in the studio is Roman Vladimirsky, a Bronx native and founder of The Vladimirsky Real Estate Team. We dive into Roman's journey growing up in the Bronx, his path into real estate, how he built his entrepreneurial mindset, and the bold move to start his own firm. Plus, we get real about life as a young father!
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In this hilarious episode, we explore astronauts stranded in space and what happens when explosive diarrhea makes its mark on a plane (yes, it’s just as bad as it sounds). Scotland's running out of corpses for medical research, and we’re wondering if there’s a waiting list. Meanwhile, a woman ties the knot with her AI companion because swiping right wasn’t cutting it anymore. And finally, we talk about the guy who created a giant l...
We've talked about it for a while now and you all have been patient but its FINALLY here. Our 2nd cigar The Diligent is here!! We're so excited to announce this good news and for all of you to try this cigar!
The Diligent is our mild blend cigar and here are the cigar stats:
Size: 5” x 54 (5 inches in length, 54/64 inches in diameter)
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder: Ecuadorian
Information on 2.9 billion people allegedly compromised, pilots chosen not for their qualifications? We're diving into these and other topics, including scammers getting scammed. Enjoy!
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