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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/
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7 days ago
This week we ask ChatGPT to put its tinfoil hat on and start asking questions. Why did the government turn against tobacco after centuries of widespread acceptance? The tangled web of politics, profit, and public health narratives in real-time. Could it be a battle between Big Tobacco and the pharmaceutical industry? A shift in addiction economics? Or a calculated move to keep the population stressed and dependent?
Together, we’ll unpack state-funded propaganda, selective morality, and the bigger agenda behind demonizing tobacco while other industries thrive unchecked.
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Friday May 02, 2025
Friday May 02, 2025
Besides Eric being 22 mins late to the podcast! We have Neel Anand in the studio, not only does Neel enjoy cigars, bourbon and having a good time with the boys! He is also the 30 year-old entrepreneur behind Westchester Technology Group. The leading IT force in Westchester County. In just over five years, Neel has turned his solo IT company into a 7 figure business by the time he was 28! We discuss how Neel rapidly built a business, and how attracting major clients from construction firms, car dealerships to national pharma companies.
Instagram: @_neelanand @_westtech
Website: https://westchestertechnology.com/
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Friday Apr 25, 2025
Friday Apr 25, 2025
This week in the studio, we’re joined by Angela—a former banking professional who made the switch to driving buses to prioritize family time. Angela is also a passionate cigar enthusiast, and we explore her journey, the life-changing decisions she’s made, and how her Italian heritage inspired her love for cigars! We also discuss how she founded the Hudson Valley Herf and launched her own podcast, Puros & Music!
Instagram: @puros_music_podcast
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Friday Apr 18, 2025
Friday Apr 18, 2025
In the studio this week we have Jacob Restituto. Jacob is a musician by trade, in 2014 he started going full time becoming songwriter, singer and producer. During his journey he also became a YouTuber with over 150K subscribers and making close to nearly 6 figures from YouTube! Recently, he has a taken a little step back YouTube and now currently manages the "Resituto Farm" in Long Island and also he is the host of the "New York Business Podcast! Jacob also makes his own wine and loves hunting! We cover it all on this episode. Enjoy!
Instagram : @jacobrestituto @newyorkbusinesspodcast
Website: https://www.jacobrestituto.com/
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/jacobrestituto
Jacobs Spotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1fNB11ukpnRRwihzsEH8nu?si=lkgOeKk8SG-VVrDbSCQTTg
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Friday Apr 11, 2025
Friday Apr 11, 2025
Hailing from the 6th borough Yonkers, NY, Tony Moxberg has spent 20 years turning his life struggles into powerful music. Starting in his bedroom, he evolved to collaborate with icons like Styles P, Jadakiss, Rick Ross, Fabulous, Fat Joe, Benny the Butcher, Joell Ortiz, and Jim Jones, to name a few.
Since founding Black Cloud Ent. in 2005, Tony has partnered with major labels like D-Block and Empire Music. His relentless drive has earned him recognition from hip-hop’s top artists, producers, and DJs, allowing him to tour globally and cement his name in the industry.
Website: https://tonymoxberg.com/home
Youtube: https://youtube.com/@tonymoxberg?si=-ZTRc_0cQJzd8YJ9
Instagram: @tonymoxberg
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Friday Apr 04, 2025
Friday Apr 04, 2025
In the studio this week we have Melanie aka Maduro Meli. A mom of 3 and who been enjoying cigars for 20 years. We discuss Melanie's Puerto Rican heritage, her love for food as a form of expression, and how her passion for cigars have shaped her journey into the cigar industry. We discuss the significance of boutique cigar brands, and her role as an ambassador for GetYourCigars.com. Who carry the blueprint and diligent cigar!
Instagram: @maduro_meli
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Friday Mar 28, 2025
Friday Mar 28, 2025
In the studio we have Executive Chef Admir Alibasic, owner of One Rare Italian Steakhouse. Admir is Brooklyn-born chef with Albanian roots who discovered his passion for cooking at the age of 17. Starting as a prep cook at his uncle’s iconic Ben & Jack’s Steakhouse in Manhattan. With a background in food science, he’s mastered the art of dry-aging steaks and creating unorthodox dishes that push boundaries. Admir also brings his love of cigars into his craft, finding parallels between the complexity of food and fine tobacco.
One Rare Italian Steakhouse Website:
https://www.oneraresteakhouse.com/
Instagram:
@chef_admir
@onerareitaliansteakhouse
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Friday Mar 21, 2025
Friday Mar 21, 2025
Will La Salle grew up in the Bronx projects and was a correctional officer and a NYPD School Safety Agent for 17 years. Will had no intentions of being an actor, director, and producer but he started making films in 2019 with a goal of making 9 films in 9 years, currently he is on his 6th movie with "The Security Guard". Since his start he has redefined indie filmmaking with zero-dollar budgets! Starting his career in his mid-thirties, he founded La Salle Productions to spotlight emerging talent. Known for acclaimed films like Hilo II, which won awards at international festivals, and his 6th and newest film The Security Guard, La Salle proves that powerful storytelling doesn’t need big budgets!
Website: www.lasalleproductions.com
Instagram:@l_a_s_a_l_l_e_____
Youtube: @LaSalleProductions
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Friday Mar 14, 2025
Friday Mar 14, 2025
Jesse Ortiz, a seasoned IT professional and owner of TOC Media, an upstate NY-based media and marketing company, manages over 80 Instagram accounts, including one for the NY Cigar Association. Jesse shares his expertise on social media algorithms, offering valuable insights into understanding what the platforms prioritize to achieve optimal results.
@toc_media @tastes.of.cuba @modernmasterpiece_official
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Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
The world of cigars is full of myths! What's fact, what's fiction, and what’s just plain absurd? In this episode, we tackle the most common cigar myths we've heard and set the record straight once and for all!
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