New York Said

In this episode Juan and Amon talk about the Quesada Family, design of esthetics, buying a cigar and buying a fake Cuban. Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/quesada-espana/

In this episode The Mazeking and Amon talk Meditation, Marcel Duchamp, Buddhism, film, physics, the big bang theory, being bullied, the process of living and the purpose of art. Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/the-mazeking-interview/

In this episode we talk about Tatuaje as a brand, Pete Johnson, cutting a cigar, Boutique Brands and Production, Valleys in Nicaragua, Long Filler vs Non Premium, and refilling a Butane lighter. Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/tatuaje-tattoo-by-pete-johnson/ 

In this episode we talk about, Crowned Heads Group, Nashville cigar making, lighters, Lieberman method/too, Maduro wrapper, flavor and body, time and enjoyment, contributions to the industry, walk in humidors in a brick and mortar, mild to medium bodied, strength and delivery of a cigar. Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/crowned-heads-four-kicks-maduro/

Krink: Graffiti, Art, and Invention should have been the title of this week's podcast episode but it's already the title of Craig Costello's new book that just dropped with Rizzoli. In this episode Craig and Amon talk about growing up in Queens, life in San Francisco, the birth of Krink, Alife, minimizing risk, field testing, racking and the challenges of growing a small business. Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/the-story-of-krink-with-craig-costello  

In this episode we talk about the Plasencia Family, cap line , Nestor Senior , the luxury of time, combustion, size of a cigar and affects of burn ingredients and factors in a cigar, challenging the palette and pairing a cigar. Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/plasencia-nestico/

In this episode we talk about vitolas, torpedos, perfectos, cutting, V-Cut, toasting the foot, even burning, enjoyment, interpretation, picking a cigar, stories about cigars, time in consumption, tobacco leafs and positioning. Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/rocky-patel-fifty-five-corona/

Jim and Amon sort of go off the rails talking about Wonder Showzen, PFFR, Bert's Tit, Underground Comics, almost drowning, the Mystery of Picasso, food fights, Federico Fellini, Chuck Jones, puppets, sharpening your eye, sewing machines, Chewties and a bunch of other stuff.  Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/inside-the-mind-of-jim-tozzi-interview

Jim and Amon sort of go off the rails talking about Wonder Showzen, PFFR, Bert's Tit, Underground Comics, almost drowning, the Mystery of Picasso, food fights, Federico Fellini, Chuck Jones, puppets, sharpening your eye, sewing machines, Chewties and a bunch of other stuff.  Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/inside-the-mind-of-jim-tozzi-interview

In this episode we talk about vitolas vs. Sizes, how they can burn differently, cigar beetles, Chateau Fuente, Rare Fuente Cigars and Zona Franca. Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/arturo-fuente-personal-reserve/

In this episode we talk about the Quesada Reserva Privada Barberpole, aged tobacco, double cap, retail Tobacconist, taste/aftertaste, pairing and sip to smoke, Combustion, air flow and ash. Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/quesada-reserva-privada-barberpole/

Jerry Saltz and Amon Focus talk about being radically vulnerable, the importance of deadlines, the Pulitzer Prize and his new book, How to Be an Artist. Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/in-conversation-with-pulitzer-prize-winning-art-critic-jerry-saltz-interview  

In this episode we talk about Dion and Illusione Brand, removing a cap, toasting the foot (how long do you toast a foot for), butane/torch lighters, cedar spills/matches, draw of a cigar, combustion on Boxed Pressed vs Parejo Cigars, premium cigars, optimizing a good experience with planning, the reach of a cigar, relighting a cigar, purple smoke, seeds and classifications. Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/illusione-68/

In this episode we talk about Brugal 1888, the Padron Family, small cigars, shorter formats, dog walker, anatomy of a cigar, aging a cigar, stories of Big Smoke, layers to the taste, palette, salivation, geography of growing tobacco, pairing a spirit with a cigar and ProCigar Festival. Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/padron-1926-no-35-natural/

In this episode we talk about, cutting a cigar and how to cut a cigar, beginner cigars, toast the foot and why, composition of a cigar, combustion, flavor profiles, seeds, geography of tobacco flower, experience with Guillermo Leon, construction of a cigar, aging a cigar, uniformity and Boveda Packs. Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/guillermo-leon-signature/

In this episode we Celebrate the Legacy of Ralph McDaniels and Video Music Box. With over 35 years in the industry, Ralph sits down and shares his story with us. Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/celebrating-the-legacy-of-ralph-mcdaniels-and-video-music-box

Juan Sanchez is joined by Amon Focus to introduce Sunday Cigar to the New York Said Network. In this episode they give a brief overview of what the show is about and what to expect. Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/introducing-sunday-cigar-a-smoke-along-with-juan-and-amon

The Times of Bill Cunningham is a film by Mark Bozek. Mark and Amon take a moment to converse about the inception, journey and process of taking Mark's film to the silver screen. Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/mark-bozek-talks-the-times-of-bill-cunningham

ICP’s Curator-at-Large Isolde Brielmaier talks Tyler Mitchell, critical engagement with broad communities and the history of imaging. Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/curator-at-large-isolde-brielmaier-talks-inaugural-exhibitions-at-the-international-center-of-photography/

This talk with iconic denim designer and businessman Maurice Malone feels like a fashion industry Masterclass but in the form of a great conversation. In this two part episode we cover the good, the bad and the ugly of navigating the worlds of fashion and denim design.  Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/maurice-malone-fashion-denim-design-interview/