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Cigars for the Common Man
by Mark Watkins
*Cigars for the Common Man* is a podcast for guys who enjoy cigars but don't claim to be experts. Hosted by *Donny Hinds* and *Mark Watkins* , the show is built around one idea: you don't need refined taste or industry knowledge to enjoy a good cigar. Most of the time, " tobacco " is an honest answer to what you're tasting, and that's okay.Every episode, Donny and Mark sit down in “The Shed”, a converted woodworking shop turned makeshift studio, light up a couple of cigars, and talk through the parts of cigar culture that don't usually get talked about. No polished tasting notes, no pretending to know more than they do. Just two guys figuring it out and inviting you along for the ride.New episodes roughly every two weeks. Grab a cigar, come back next time, and figure it out with us.Follow the show on Instagram *@CigarsForTheCommonMan*.Follow along with Mark's personal cigar journey on Instagram at *@CigarsWithMark* , and Donny's at *@todays_cigar*.
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002: What We Wish Someone Had Told Us
Episode 2: What We Wish Someone Had Told UsIn Episode 2 of Cigars for the Common Man, Donny and Mark take a step back to properly welcome listeners to the show before diving into some practical tips and information for new cigar smokers. Things to reduce the intimidation.They kick things off by lighting up the Crowned Heads Moonflower Robusto, a new release that debuted at PCA 2026 and a cigar Mark brought as a birthday surprise for Donny. The episode covers three core topics for newer smokers. First, cutting and lighting: Donny and Mark walk through the different cut types and various lighters, how to properly light up a cigar, and the right way to draw without over-smoking the cigar. Second, humidors: both hosts share their personal journeys through the world of humidor setups, from sock drawers and desktop boxes to travel cases and Tuppidors, and land on a straightforward recommendation for anyone just starting out. Third, cigar vocabulary: the episode works through a useful terms every new smoker is going to hear.The episode wraps up with Donny and Mark going back and forth on beginner tips and recommendations based on their own journeyFollow the show at @CigarsfortheCommonMan.Where to Find UsMark on Instagram at @CigarsWithMarkDonny at @todays_cigar.
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001: Why We Started This Show
Episode 1: Why We Started This In the first episode of Cigars for the Common Man, Donny and Mark break in their new studio (a repurposed woodworking shop they call "The Shed") and light up the King's Blood Toro, a prize Donny won at a charity raffle from Fanatix Cigar House.They talk about what got each of them into cigars, from camping trips and duty-free Cubans to a lifestyle shift that started about a year ago. They cover where they smoke, the ritual behind lighting up alone versus with a group, and the real reason they started this podcast: too many people feel like they're supposed to already know everything about cigars before they're allowed to enjoy one.Donny and Mark talk honestly about not being able to identify fancy tasting notes, why that's completely normal, and why they built a show for cigar smokers who just want to smoke a cigar without the pressure to perform expertise.If you've ever felt like you were supposed to know more than you do, this show is for you.Follow the show at @CigarsfortheCommonManFind Mark on Instagram at @CigarsWithMark and Donny at @todays_cigar.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
*Cigars for the Common Man* is a podcast for guys who enjoy cigars but don't claim to be experts. Hosted by *Donny Hinds* and *Mark Watkins* , the show is built around one idea: you don't need refined taste or industry knowledge to enjoy a good cigar. Most of the time, " tobacco " is an honest answer to what you're tasting, and that's okay.Every episode, Donny and Mark sit down in “The Shed”, a converted woodworking shop turned makeshift studio, light up a couple of cigars, and talk through the parts of cigar culture that don't usually get talked about. No polished tasting notes, no pretending to know more than they do. Just two guys figuring it out and inviting you along for the ride.New episodes roughly every two weeks. Grab a cigar, come back next time, and figure it out with us.Follow the show on Instagram *@CigarsForTheCommonMan*.Follow along with Mark's personal cigar journey on Instagram at *@CigarsWithMark* , and Donny's at *@todays_cigar*.
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*Cigars for the Common Man* is a podcast for guys who enjoy cigars but don't claim to be experts. Hosted by *Donny Hinds* and *Mark Watkins* , the show is built around one idea: you don't need refined taste or industry knowledge to enjoy a good cigar. Most of the time, " tobacco " is an honest...
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