Matty Hall

What started as a simple question from Master Sensei—“What should we call this show?”—has grown into one of the cigar world’s longest-running and most beloved live broadcasts. Now, Smoke Night LIVE reaches an incredible milestone: Episode 500.Over the years, the show has welcomed a true who’s who of the premium cigar industry, and for this special celebration many of those familiar faces return with surprise cameo appearances, stories, and memories to honor the journey. Join the Dojo crew as they look back at the moments, laughs, and cigars that helped shape five hundred unforgettable episodes of Smoke Night LIVE.This is more than just another episode—it’s a celebration of the community that made it all possible.X:https://x.com/cigardojoInstagram:https://instagram.com/cigardojoJoin the Dojoverse:https://dojoverse.comShop the merch:https://cigardojo.com/shopSmoke Night Live is part of the Cigar Dojo network.

What makes a cigar lounge truly great? Is it the plush seating, a well-stocked humidor, a full bar with a skilled mixologist, or maybe the perfect location with a breathtaking view? On this episode, Sensei and Juan are joined by Fred Rewey of Cigar Press Magazine and William “Cigar Coop” Cooper to break it all down. The panel will share their likes and dislikes, and reveal their five favorite cigar lounges from around the world.

Panic has struck Dojo Studios—Jordan “The Kid Producer” has taken off to gallivant across the UK and Italy. So what happens to Smoke Night LIVE while he’s busy sipping cappuccinos on the Amalfi Coast? Master Sensei and Juan will do their best to stumble through the show with a little help from our amazing audience. Bring your best topics and questions, and join the fun.

Every cigar smoker has a mental list of cigars that reshaped their understanding of what makes a cigar truly exceptional. Was it a maduro that revealed the perfect chocolate note? Or perhaps a flawlessly aged Connecticut shade-wrapped cigar that demonstrated the delicate balance of sweetness and bitterness? On this episode, the Dojo crew discusses the five cigars that transformed their appreciation for premium cigars.

Get ready for our 3rd epic AMA (Ask Me Anything) on Smoke Night LIVE! The audience takes the wheel, firing tough, fascinating questions at the Dojo crew: Master Sensei, Juan Cancel, Kid-Producer Jordan, Scotty Braband, and Matty Hall. Best of all, submit your question(s) for a chance to win a 10-count bundle of Protocol Jane Doe cigars! Drop your most compelling questions and join the fun!

The 2025 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show has concluded, and the burning question on everyone’s mind is, “What are the best cigars from this year’s show?” The Cigar Dojo team answers this question in our annual First Impressions Show. Our crew—Sensei, Jordan, Robby Ras, and Matty Hall—will each smoke three new releases, rating them live on air to guide cigar enthusiasts on which premium cigars to seek out in 2025.

Hear ye, hear ye! As the calendar turns to the year of our Lord, 2025, the first gathering of this noble assembly shall commence anon, and thou art invited to take the reins! Yea, good folk, the gallant Dojo fellowship shall gather ’round the fabled ‘Table of Rounds’ to discourse upon the matters thou dost present. But hark! The merriment doth not end there. The most splendid query or topic proffered by the audience shall be deemed worthy of a grand prize. This princely reward includeth a bounteous collection of fine cigars from the venerable houses of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, Foundation, Joya, Black Star Line, Room101, and others of renown. Moreover, the victor shall claim a coveted Squishy Sensei and a freshly forged Dojo Xikar Xi2 cutter, treasures fit for a sovereign. Come forth and join the revelry, for thine wit and wisdom may yet claim thee this glorious bounty!

Another year has gone by, and Smoke Night LIVE host, Master Sensei, is celebrating another birthday! How do we mark this special occasion, you ask? By giving away some tasty cigars! That’s right, folks – we’re giving away one premium cigar for every year Sensei has been on this wild ride of life. So, one lucky winner will walk away with 59 premium cigars just for tuning in live to this episode. Prize pack includes cigars from: Aganorsa Leaf, Espinosa, Alec Bradley, J.C. Newman, Hoya de Monterrey, Partagas, Drew Estate, Micallef, Oliva, Asylum, Macanudo, and more.

So, you think you’re smart, eh? Tune into this episode of Smoke Night LIVE for a chance to win some amazing prizes from J.C. Newman. We are giving away one 25-count box of El Baton Belicoso, one 25-count box of Brickhouse Mighty Maduro (6¼” × 60), and one 20-count box of Diamond Crown Maximus Robustos. Do your best to be the first to correctly answer the trivia for your chance to win!

The 13th Annual Cigarebecue is this Sunday, May 26th, featuring amazing prizes from the fine folks at Camacho. On this episode of Smoke Night LIVE, we get the ball rolling with pitmaster Randy Griggs as we discuss how we will be celebrating this year’s event. We will also be giving away a great prize on this episode to one lucky winner, so make sure to tune in and participate!

Tonight on Smoke Night LIVE! It’s a special PCA edition of our First Impressions show. Robby Ras and Randy Griggs join the Dojo crew to smoke and rank the new cigars released at the PCA 2024 Trade Show. https://www.youtube.com/live/XAgmX04047s?si=how7xL-ZSzNAkf6t

’Tis the season of giving, and the spirit of Christmas and the holidays have us in the giving mood. Tune in to this episode of Smoke Night LIVE for your chance to win one of three great prizes from Cigar Dojo. Each prize features 10 cigars and some awesome SWAG to fill your stocking!

Do you ever wonder what a machine-made cigar tastes like? How do they differ from a premium, hand-made cigar? The Dojo crew takes a dive into some popular machine-made cigars to see what they have to offer, and we will review and rate them live on the show.

What is the most iconic video game of all time? On this episode of Smoke Night LIVE, we are fixin’ to find out. Titles from Nintendo, Playstation, Xbox, Sega, and even old-school stand-up arcade games will battle it out for supremacy. Protocol’s Juan Cancel and Alex Tavella from Smoke Inn join the Dojo crew to argue and debate a 16-team bracket until a winner is determined. Make sure to tune in, because the live audience will have a big role in shaping the final bracket.

Day TWO of the 2023 PCA trade show is in the books. Get the scoop and what were the hits and misses while we give first impressions on some of the cigars from the show.

Dojo boys checking in after the first day of the 2023 PCA trade show in Las Vegas… what’s new? What’s cool?

The Dojo crew is LIVE from Las Vegas and it’s the eve of the 2023 Premium Cigar Trade Show. What happens when Sensei, Jordan, Robby, and Randy all show up in Vegas together? God save us all. The Dojo crew discusses the upcoming PCA show and what they are most excited about along with about everything else.

It’s 3AM and you’ve been driving for 13 hours. You pull into the gas station with an incredible case of the munchies but you only have enough spare change for one snack. What’s it gonna be??? Illusione’s Fred Rewey joins Flavor Odyssey’s Randy Griggs and the Dojo team as they determine which snack rules them all. In the final four, the YouTube and Facebook audience get to help determine the winner, so you’d better tune in and make your voice heard.

This week on Smoke Night LIVE, we test our cigar expertise by smoking cigars blind on the show, reviewing and rating them on the spot. Emmett Malone from Blind Man’s Puff joins the broadcast to test his skills as well. It’s also the first episode since our trip to Camp Camacho, and we will recount some of the more interesting things we learned in Honduras.

Every cigar gets just one chance to make a good first impression. This week on Smoke Night LIVE, we will “speed date” a few cigars we haven’t tried yet. Our expert panel will review and rate each cigar live on the spot. William “Cigar Coop” Cooper and Alex Tavella from Smoke Inn join the Dojo crew for this “must-see TV” episode.