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 the studio we have Kito Mizo, the visionary behind Alexander Cavano Watches. Kito and Eric's started a friendship over a decade ago during their days pounding the pavement, braving the elements as they went door to door, six days a week. From those shared experiences emerged Kito's daring decision to invest his entire $401K into realizing his dream of launching his own watch company. Alexander Cavano!
Through the highs and lows ...
We have Jonas Santana in the studio this week! Jonas was our 2nd guest when we first started the podcast in 2019, it was great to chop it up in person. We discuss the success of Blackbird Cigars, Blackbird's new 30,000 square foot factory, how Jonas and the Burn Down collaborated on making The Blueprint (and our next cigar) , awesome insight about business and the cigar industry, plus more!
In this episode, we delve into two awe-inspiring natural phenomena that have recently captured the world's attention: the unexpected earthquake that rattled New York and the mesmerizing solar eclipse that painted the sky with celestial wonder.
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Francis Volpe a former college athlete and stuntman, now a social media entrepreneur who is the co-founder of Y Not You Media. At 30 years old, Francis thrives in the fast-paced universe of social media and content creation, dedicated to propelling businesses to the forefront of their industries.
Francis shares with us invaluable wisdom on leveraging social media to its fullest potential. His message is clear: in a world obsesse...
Join us in this captivating episode as we dive into the rich history and profound craftsmanship behind San Giuseppe Cigars. Special thanks to Yianni and Niko, and the prestigious General Club for having us and being gracious hosts at Eisenhower Park in Long Island, NY. This episode brings together the masters behind the renowned cigar brand.
We are privileged to have Joe Bonanno and Jason Messina, the visionaries behind San Giusepp...
Join us in this captivating episode as we dive into the rich history and profound craftsmanship behind San Giuseppe Cigars. Special thanks to Yianni and Niko, and the prestigious General Club for having us and being gracious hosts at Eisenhower Park in Long Island, NY. This episode brings together the masters behind the renowned cigar brand.
We are privileged to have Joe Bonanno and Jason Messina, the visionaries behind San Giusepp...
In the studio we have Joe Ficchi, former body builder and currently in law enforcement picked up a trade during covid, which was the art of rolling a cigar! He started his business "The Cigar Host" He doesn't just roll cigars; Joe provides great entertainment and extensive cigar knowledge. You might have seen him on TV on the show "New Jersey Housewives".
Cigar Host Website:
Social Media:
@thecigar...
Best comedy movies from the 2000s. From Anchorman, to Superbad, to Step Brothers and more!!
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In the episode we have Chris Fontana who discusses his battles with anxiety, depression, severe weight gain, alcoholism and how it helped him develop a mindset that inspired a brand & changed everything!
Chris turned his struggles into a positive mindset with his lifestyle brand Go Primal, his podcast The Primal Mindset and mindset coaching! Now at 43 years old he is 7 years sober, 100lbs lighter, and has two young boys.
OF COU...
On this episode, Master Instructor of Ju-Jitsu & Judo, Sensei Frank Bonanno, joins us to talk about his 40+ years of experience in the martial arts of Ju-Jitsu and Judo.
In the studio we have William and Christian DeMeo! Will got his first start in acting in the A Bronx Tale when Will was an extra. Since then he went on to bigger things as an actor, writer and director. NOW William is the writer, director and lead in the hit Amazon Series Gravesend alongside his son Cristian a upcoming actor!
Socials:
@ william_demeo_
@ cristian_demeo
Gravesend Series: https://www.amazon.com/Gravesend/dp/B0BZMV88M9...
Super Bowl LVIII is finally here. The Kansas City Chiefs vs the San Francisco 49ers! Patrick Mahomes vs Brock Purdy....Travis Kelce vs George Kittle...Christian McCaffery vs Isaiah Pacheco...who's going to win it all!
We talk about our picks and predictions, as well as reviewing some of the Conference Championship games and giving our opinions on what went wrong! Is the NFL really rigged? It might be....
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The Sopranos are on The Burn Down Podcast for the shows 25th Anniversary !Jason Cerbone (Jackie Jr.), Dan Grimaldi (Patsy Parisi) & Robert Funaro (Eugene Pontecorvo) talk Sopranos, each of there favorite moment with James Gandolfini (WOW), their new venture Omerta Cigars & Coffee & so much more!
Order your Omerta products here: https://www.caffeomerta.com/ Follow their socials: Jason Cerbone - @Jason_Ce...Kevin Nicholas aka The Modern Mentalist comes on The Burn Down Podcast and BLOWS OUR MIND! Kevin talks with us on honing his craft at 13 years old for his passion of magic and being a mentalist. His work has taken him around the world to some of the most exclusive entertainment events and performing with a roster of celebrities clients like Paris Hilton, Baker Mayfield, Shane Gillis, Michael Strahan and so many others. If you're li...
We wanted to see what AI thought about cigars. We ask ChatGPT questions about cigars... What are the best cigar and drink pairings? What is the best cigars? What are the best cigar and food pairings? Do you know The Burn Down Podcast?!?
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You might have seen Big Joe talking about his Kia Sorento on TikTok a few years ago, that old news Big Joe is huge media personality now, appearing in commercials, tv shows and movies! Every where he goes people recognize Big Joe. Joe Gambino sits down with Eric & Justin at the BDP studio to talk about his Italian upbringing in Astoria Queens, how his life changed after one viral video and so much more!
Erik Coleman the NFL veteran is back with The Burn Down Podcast, this time in the studio! Erik Coleman is a 9-year NFL veteran who played multiple seasons with the Jets, Falcons, and Lions between 2004-2012. In this episode, we discuss Erik's journey from growing in Washington to making it to the NFL, going up against Chad Johnson in his 1st game from trying his first cigar with Ray Lewis to the surprising twists and turns his car...
Neal McDonough, a Christian actor, was BLACKLISTED from Hollywood for 2 years after refusing to do sex scenes, out of respect for his wife! What is this world coming to?!
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