Scott Partridge chats with Steve Reiter. Welcome back to another episode of Holy Smokes! In this episode, our host, Steve Reiter, sits down with Scott Partridge, the owner of Papa P's Smoke Shop and Lounge in Franklin, Tennessee. Scott shares his incredible journey from a rural upbringing in Upstate New York to the heart [...]
Welcome to another episode of Holy Smokes. Today, we are pleased to feature a talk by the founder of Holy Smokes, Kei Hiramine, also known as the "Godfather" or "Pope of the Smoke." This episode captures a recent Holy Smokes gathering organized by local lead Chris Ford in the San Francisco Bay Area. [...]
On this episode of the Holy Smokes podcast, host Steve Reiter sits down with Max Hatfield at his home, in Colorado. Max shares his unique life story, from his early years in Bakersfield, California, to his extensive work as a missionary. He talks about his journey into the world of cigars, how he became [...]
In this episode of "Holy Smokes," host Steve Reiter interviews Jim Lavelle, delving into his diverse career journey from the mortgage industry through financial services to tech and finally establishing a pizzeria in Colorado Springs recognized among the top Neapolitan spots in the U.S. Jim opens up about overcoming significant financial hurdles during the [...]
In this episode of Holy Smokes, host Steve Reiter talks with guest Harley Tessman, exploring Tessman's transformative journey through military service, mental health battles, and his current life on the road. Tessman shares his profound spiritual experiences and faith struggles during his deployments, punctuated by near-death encounters and the warmth of familial support, particularly [...]
Host Steve engage in a conversation with guest Devin Christensen, exploring his journey from farm life to a vibrant spiritual path. Devin recalls his introduction to cigars and his appreciation for the Holy Smokes community, his spiritual transformation through deliverance and repentance, and the significant impact of dreams and divine guidance on his life [...]
Kei Hiramine shares the powerful story of his transformative spiritual journey and how it led him from a Buddhist background to a profound relationship with Jesus Christ. His experiences span diverse contexts, including mountain retreats, high school explorations, humanitarian efforts, and church planting. Kei recounts a profound spiritual encounter in the mountains, where a [...]
Steve Reiter, alongside guests Matt Heard and Kei Hiramine, delves into the rich history and fundamental concepts that birthed the Holy Smokes community. This is the first part of a two part episode exploring the essence and growth of Holy Smokes, a unique fellowship centered around faith, friendship, fine tobacco, and meaningful conversations. Kei [...]
Matt Heard chats with Steve Reiter. Welcome back to Holy Smokes, the podcast where we discuss faith, friendship, fine tobacco, and drink. I'm your host, Steve Reiter, and in this episode, we have a special guest joining us, Matt Heard. Matt emphasizes the importance of engaging in biblical community and shares personal stories highlighting [...]
Mikes Mears chats with Steve Reiter, a long-awaited guest on the show for three years. Mike, who has quite the journey from a political campaign to faith engagement at the Republican National Committee. Mike is smoking a nica rustica cigar, and despite not being a cigar aficionado, he brings a wealth of experience and intriguing [...]