Hot Ashes Podcast
The Hot Ashes Podcast is where cigars, conversation, and camaraderie come together. Hosted by veterans and longtime friends, the show blends sharp humor, real talk, and storytelling straight from the cigar lounge. One week it’s swapping war stories, the next it’s debating music, movies, leadership, or life’s big questions—no script, no filters, just unfiltered conversation and good bourbon. Whether you’re lighting up a cigar or just looking for a seat at the table, Hot Ashes delivers laughs, insight, and the kind of banter you’d expect from a crew that’s seen a little of everything.
Hot Ashes Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 44 (Frank Tursi's Book, Baseball Evolution, Frank's Journalism Career)
In this episode of the Hot Ashes Podcast, Lee and TK sit down with Frank Tursi—four‑time published author, longtime journalist, and former Swansboro commissioner—to talk about his new book Tar Heel Boys of Summer, a deep dive into...
Episode 43 (Gummy Bear Challenge, Injuries, Women)
We’re back at the table at George’s for one of our wildest episodes yet. TK is out camping, so Lee is joined by his brother Jared plus Roger, Rusty, Marv, and Cody for a chaotic mix of pain, laughs, and bad li...
Episode 42 (Ghost Pepper, AI, Pilot Stories)
We’re back in the lounge with cigars lit and drinks poured for another laid‑back Hot Ashes hang. In this episode, Lee, TK, and Ed bounce from camping trips and casinos to AI, tick-borne illnesses, brutal hot pepper challenges, and even small-pl...
