The Universe is infinite and ever expanding, so are we alone?

The Universe is infinite and ever expanding, so are we alone?

Episode 221 - Are We Alone?

Aaron learns a few words you're not supposed to say. 

Aaron learns a few words you're not supposed to say.

Episode 220 - Don't Say the Y or S Word.

A group effort pulled a surprise dinner and recording for Aaron's birthday. 

A group effort pulled a surprise dinner and recording for Aaron's birthday.

Episode 219 - A Birthday Suprise. 

The conclusion to the Pity Biscuit Chronical centers around gambling in the sports world, and each person has their own side. 

The conclusion to the Pity Biscuit Chronical centers around gambling in the sports world, and each person has their own side.

Episode 218 - Pity Biscuits Part 2 

Aaron, Mark and Steve go over the ten reasons to take a mulligan according to Golf Digest. All this leads up to a heated discussion regarding sports gambling and playing in the game, but that will have to wait until part 2 next week. 

Aaron, Mark and Steve go over the ten reasons to take a mulligan according to Golf Digest. All this leads up to a heated discussion regarding sports gambling and playing in the game, but that will have to wait until part 2 next week.

Episode 217 - Pity Biscuits Part 1 

Episode 216 - Statistical Analysis Sports.

As June comes to an end, we are all over the place on different subjects. 

As June comes to an end, we are all over the place on different subjects.

Episode 215 - The Dogdays of Summer

After a few weeks off, Aaron is back to talk about his surgery. Aaron and Mark also celebrate the Stanley Cup Finals. 

After a few weeks off, Aaron is back to talk about his surgery. Aaron and Mark also celebrate the Stanley Cup Finals.

Episode 214 - It Looks Like Grimace Down There. 

While Aaron is out of town, Steve and Mark welcome Mark's sister and mom onto the show. 

While Aaron is out of town, Steve and Mark welcome Mark's sister and mom onto the show.

Episode 213 - A Family Affair.

This week, an album released that blew Aaron away. We dive into the subject of what music just made you stop and feel all the emotions. 

This week, an album released that blew Aaron away. We dive into the subject of what music just made you stop and feel all the emotions.

Episode 212 - The Last Album to Blow You Away?

The Straight Cut: A West End Cigars Podcast. A cigar podcast that will take you into the life of three tobacconists. Listen every week as we talk about cigars and everything involved in cigar culture.

These guys are great, entertaining and keep ya in the loop on everything cigar

The Straight Cut!

Great guys and very knowledgeable about the cigar craft. West End is an awesome place to just chill out! Great show keep it up!

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The Straight Cut

We give tips and advice for new cigar smokers and seasoned pros that might not have know some of the tips and tricks. We smoke the Romeo y Julieta 1875 Nicaragua as we talk.

Episode 4 - New Cigar Smokers

Chris Harper

This week Aaron has Chris Harper, sales rep from Perdomo. They smoke the Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged Sun Grown and he tells us why this brand just won Best Brand of Nicaragua of 2019 in Cigar Journal. They also enjoyed a few pints of cider from Stone's Throw Brewing, so grab your cigar and find out why Perdomo is a show favorite and also what we would do for a million bucks.

Episode 27 with Chris Harper

The guys smoke the Archetype Strange Passage as they chat with Ventura Cigars rep AJ Costa.

Episode 9 With AJ Costa

Aaron and Mark talk about accessories that any cigar lover would want. So if you need some holiday gifts here are a few of our favorites. We go over our favorite cutter, lighter, desktop humidor, travel humidor and a wildcard gift. We smoke the Fuente Anejo 888 and bring you some good cigar news that is happening.

Episode 35 -  What Accessories Will Santa Bring

Aaron and Mark sit with Dougie Fresh and smoke the My Father La Promesa while they talked about his new roll as the manager of West End Cigars. They also touch on some news coming out of Massachusetts that flavored and infused cigars could be going away.

Episode 33 - The Good, The Bad and The Doug

Garry Lewis

This week Aaron and Steve sat down with former NFL player Garry Lewis and had a great conversation about his life in the huddle, sidelines and locker room. The guys enjoyed the Camacho Triple Maduro while drinking 2019 Imperial Shamus Stout from Stones Throw Brewery.

Episode 15 with Garry Lewis

Steve is back from the IPCPR trade show in Las Vegas and has all kinds of news to chat about. The guys smoke the Caldwell The King Is Dead as they talk about new cigars, accessories, and big changes coming to the cigar industries biggest event.

Episode 12 - IPCPR

Guillermo Alvarez

This week Aaron and Steve welcome Kristoff rep Guillermo Alvarez into the shop. They all smoke the Kristoff Vengeance while talking all about cars, bikes and a special triple edition of Million Dollars. Stone's Throw Amadeus Vienna Lager is on tap too, so grab your cigar and tune in.

Episode 29 with Guillermo Alvarez

Steve &amp; Aaron smoke the Drew Estate Tabak Especial Dulce as they discuss infused cigars. How are they made? What are some of the best? Grab a smoke and give it a listen.

Episode 16 - Infused Cigars

Will is the owner of The Art Of Mens Cuts in Bryant, AR. We chat about how he got started and his experience with cigars. We also hear some great stories from Will and the guys as they smoke the Perdomo Double Aged Connecticut.

Will is the owner of The Art Of Mens Cuts in Bryant, AR. We chat about how he got started and his experience with cigars. We also hear some great stories from Will and the guys as they smoke the Perdomo Double Aged Connecticut.

Episode 3 with Will Oraha

The guys sit down and talk about their favorite cigars in the $10-$18 range. The smoke one of the new Avo Regional West as they chat and as always end the episode with everyone's favorite game.

Episode 26 Mid Range Cigars

Change is in the air as Steve is advancing his carer and becoming a rep for Ashton. Him and Aaron sit down and talk about the future as we introduce you to the newest member of The Straight Cut, Mark. We sit and talk about what is ahead as we smoke the Ashton Symmetry.

Episode 31- End Of An Era, Start Of A New

The guys do a Q&amp;A with some listeners at West End Cigars.

Episode 10 - Live Herf

Are you ready for the next phase of The Straight Cut? We are. As we welcome Mark as a full time co host we smoke one of his favorites, the Tatuaje Monster Chuck. Tune in and get ready for an episode that might make you look at the world just a little bit better.

Episode 32 - The FNG

This week Aaron and Brandon talk about the past five years as our home shop, West End Cigars gears up for our 5 year anniversary celebration. We talk about where our shop started, where it is and where it will be going. While we take a stroll down memory lane we smoked the RoMa Craft CroMagnon Cranium and had Stone's Throw Riverdale Pale Ale. Grab your drink and cigar and listen to just some of the things that have happened at out home store.

Episode 24 - The Past, The Present and The Future

Jim Alley

We chat with Jim Alley, owner of Guillermo's Gourmet Coffee in Little Rock, AR. While we talk we smoke the Herrera Estelí Brazilian Stalk Cut Maduro and pair it with a Brazilian coffee.

Episode 5 with Jim Alley

While Steve is enjoying Rome, Aaron discusses a list of the "Ten Commandments For Cigar Smokers" with Brandon and Josh we got from a listener and not Mount Sinai. We smoked the Perdomo Lot 23 while pairing it with Stone's Throw Brewing Orion Nebula Belgian Blonde. It is a long one this week so go ahead and grab a few cigars and drinks while we go over this list.

Episode 22 - 15... 10, 10 Commandments For Cigar Smokers

Steve and Aaron talk about some of their guilty pleasures as they smoke the new Alec &amp; Bradley Gatekeeper.

Episode 28 Guilty Pleasure

Aaron and Doug discuss some of their favorite cigars that are under $10 while smoking the Tatuaje ME II. Not every cigar has to break the bank, so we go over a list that could and should be in your humidor for daily smokes. Grab a cigar and listen, afterwards let us know what you enjoy that is budget friendly.

Episode 23 - Inexpensive And Great Do Go Together 

This week we bring on Drew from The Art of Men's Cuts and RockSquatch Designs. The guys talk about life in the barber shop and we go deep into the conspiracy of Sasquatch and ufo's. We smoked the San Cristobal Ovation while drinking the Stones Throw Urquhart Wee Heavy. Grab your cigar, your tinfoil hat and get ready for the guys in black suits to show up.

Episode 34 - Bigfoot... UFO's... I want to believe.

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