Best Sobremesa Podcasts (2024)

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Protests and Palmas: A Social History of Flamenco 56:40

4d ago56:40

56:40

Matthew Machin-Autenrieth, an Ethnomusicologist from the University of Aberdeen, joins Alan to discuss the world famous dance from Spain. They discuss the origins of the musical genre, the different components of the songs, the regional and national politics that have shaped how flamenco is seen over the world and how it has been used as a form of …

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Ep. #140: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Cervantes Fino (w/ Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Listeners Demand Gizmo Accountability, An International Bourbon Voyage at Sea ... 1:39:53

7d ago1:39:53

1:39:53

LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms. Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Cervantes Fi…

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Ep. #141: Fonseca No. 1 (w/ Cazcanes No. 7 Tequila Reposado, Lizards First Cigar Box Purchases, Trinidad EL 2024 Pricing, Cazacanes Achievements & Listener Email) 1:43:43

6h ago1:43:43

1:43:43

LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms. Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair Fonseca No. 1 with Cazcanes No. 7 Tequila Reposado. T…

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Ep. #139: Trinidad Esmereldas (w/ Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Champagne, Trinidad History Discrepancies and 55th Anniv. Media Blitz, Kirby Allison and Cigar Aficionado Frustrations & New Cuban Vintage Program ... 1:37:04

14d ago1:37:04

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LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms. Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair Trinidad Esmereldas with Ruinart Blanc de Blancs cham…

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Ep. #138: Davidoff Maduro Robusto (w/ Pol Roger Réserve Brut Champagne & Orin Swift Papillon 2019, Davidoff Value Debate, Listener Email & Poobah's Birthday Celebration) 1:50:32

21d ago1:50:32

1:50:32

LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms. Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Davidoff Maduro in Robusto with Pol Roger Réserv…

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Spectral Spain: Post-Franco Gothic Fiction with Heidi Backes 1:01:00

26d ago1:01:00

1:01:00

Heidi Backes joins Alan to discuss the haunted houses, silent spaces and traumatic memories often seen in post-Franco gothic fiction, such as in Carlos Ruiz Zafón's international bestseller The Shadow of the Wind.' Her new book Spectral Spain looks at how Gothic literature has become a leading genre in contemporary Spain - one capable of confrontin…

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Ep. #137: La Gloria Cubana Glorias LCDH (w/ A. de Fussigny Cognac VSOP, Listener Emails on Defining Lizard Palates, Toasting Cigars and Prohibitive New Zealand Tobacco Laws & Habanos S.A. ELs for 2024 ... 1:54:45

28d ago1:54:45

1:54:45

LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms. Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the La Gloria Cubana Glorias LCDH with A. de Fussigny…

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Spain's European Elections with Laura Seoane and Tim Syme 1:00:50

1M ago1:00:50

1:00:50

Alan is joined by the podcast's new co-host Laura Seoane, together they talk with political philosopher Tim Syme about the results of the European election, Yolanda Diaz's resignation, the breakthrough of Se Acabó la Fiesta (SALF) and what a rightward shift means for the European Union. If you enjoy what we produce then please give us a review on y…

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Ep. #136: Drew Estate Liga Privada T52 Corona Viva (w/ Mezcal Deep Dive ft. Chef/Partner Ricky Camacho of Añejo Restaurant Group) 2:08:45

1M ago2:08:45

2:08:45

LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms. Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Drew Estate Liga Privada T52 in Corona Viva with…

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Online Politics in Spain: From 15M to the Fachosfera 1:11:02

1M ago1:11:02

1:11:02

This week Eoghan talks to researcher and sociologist Iago Moreno about the evolution of online politics in Spain from the techno-optimist vision of the 15M movement in 2011, with its promise of networked democracy, to the rise of the contemporary fachosfera - the far-right and reactionary online eco-system. Iago also talks about the emergence of a …

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Ep. #135: H. Upmann Half Corona & Arturo Fuente Rosado Sungrown Magnum R 44 (Short Smoke Special No. 5 w/ Flor de Caña 12, Lizards Take Cigar Aficionado to Task on Cuba, Minneapolis Cigar Smoking Ban ... 2:08:29

1M ago2:08:29

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LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms. Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the H. Upmann Half Corona and Arturo Fuente Rosado S…

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Craft consciousness: Workers organisation in Early Modern Barcelona 48:43

2M ago48:43

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This week Catherine talks to historian Brendan Von Briesen about how the organisation of skilled labour in medieval and early modern Barcelona, in the form of journeyman's guilds, can be seen as the foundation of the city's later labour and trade union movement.If you enjoy what we produce then please give us a review on your preferred podcast plat…

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Ep. #134: J.C. Newman Julius Caeser Toast Across America 2023 Shark (w/ Calumet Small Batch Bourbon, J.C. Newman History and Fuente Partnership Deep Dive & Bam Bam In Listener Voice Memo Crosshairs) 1:38:47

2M ago1:38:47

1:38:47

LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms. Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the J.C. Newman Julius Caeser Toast Across America 2…

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Ep. #133: Partagás Aliados (w/ Weller 12, Habanos S.A. Changing Distribution Control and Reducing Supply, Listener Emails with FAQs & Tribute to Gizmo's Mom) 1:51:19

2M ago1:51:19

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LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms. Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair the Partagás Aliados with twelve year aged Weller Ken…

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Ep. #132: San Cristóbal de La Habana El Principe & Davidoff Winston Churchill Belicoso (Short Smoke Special No. 4 w/ Redbreast 12, Generational Cigar Bans in the US, Cigar Bibs Launch on Kickstarter, Listener ... 1:58:55

2M ago1:58:55

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LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms. Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the San Cristóbal de La Habana El Principe and the D…

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Catalan Election Special: Historic losses for the Independence Movement 55:13

2M ago55:13

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This week Eoghan is joined by historian Andrew Dowling to discuss yesterday's historic Catalan election, which saw a definitive end to the decade long push for independence known as the procés. For the first time since 2012, the pro-independence parties failed to secure a majority of seats in the new parliament. As the Socialists secured historic g…

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S2-06: Ads Are Temporary — but the Internet Is Forever 14:06

2M ago14:06

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Culture Jumpers discusses a Chilean ad campaign that went viral on Twitter in March 2024 after originally airing over twenty years ago. Considered genius by many, the controversial ads caused a beef with George Lucas almost as big as the one between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. Episode Transcript Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Prologue (00:00:40) - Most Mem…

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Ep. #131: Hoyo de Monterrey Double Coronas (w/ S.T. Dupont CEO Alain Crevet, Martell Blue Swift Cognac VSOP, Hoyo History, Habanos S.A. Aging Program Follow-Up & Listener Email) 2:09:47

2M ago2:09:47

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LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms. Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey and at the 2024 Premium Cigar Association Convention and International…

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Why Rosalia is Not Your Friend - with Anita Fuentes 46:17

2M ago46:17

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This week Alan is joined by culture critic and researcher Anita Fuentes to discuss Spanish celebrities and politics. Should celebrities use their platforms to stand up for injustices like the genocide in Palestine and a recent revival in the Spanish MeToo movement? Furthermore, Rosalia is often claimed to have a progressive image, but is she? From …

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An Alphabet For A Global Humanity: Z Is For Zeitgeist 9:50

3M ago9:50

9:50

Join Professor Sweet as he concludes this primer for a more global humanity with the letter Z. Make sure you pick up Dr. Sweet's latest book, ⁠⁠⁠Jesus Human Primer For a More Common Humanity. ⁠⁠

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Ep. #130: Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Sonata Maestro (w/ Angel's Envy Port Finished Kentucky Straight Bourbon, A New Type of Cigar Boom?, Aging Room's Story & Listener Emails) 1:49:17

3M ago1:49:17

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LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms. Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Sonata in Maestro w…

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Pedro Sánchez's Cliffhanger Decision!!! 36:32

3M ago36:32

36:32

After announcing last Wednesday that he was considering stepping down as Spanish prime minister, Pedro Sánchez revealed this morning he was staying in the job so to fight for "the democratic renewal" of the country. In a move straight out of his favourite TV series Baron Noir, he has orchestrated another theatrical gesture or 'golpe de efecto' so a…

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An Alphabet For A Global Humanity: Y Is For Yada 11:49

3M ago11:49

11:49

Join Professor Sweet for the latest Napkin Scribble! Make sure you pick up Dr. Sweet's latest book, ⁠⁠⁠Jesus Human Primer For a More Common Humanity. ⁠⁠

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Ep. #129: Cohiba Siglo V (w/ Pahlmeyer Jayson Cab. Sauv, Fabrica 5 - New Sponsor Alert, Habanos S.A. Announces New Aging Program & Senator vs. Listener Email on Retrohale) 1:46:11

3M ago1:46:11

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LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms. Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Cohiba Siglo V with Pahlmeyer Jayson Cabernet Sa…

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Basque Election Special - Historic Gains for EH Bildu and the Independentist Left 55:31

3M ago55:31

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This week Eoghan is joined by journalist Ben Wray to discuss last night's Basque elections, which saw historic gains for pro-independentist left EH Bildu - with the new Basque parliament being the most nationalist in 40 years. But Ben argues that this does not mean that independence is any closer but in fact the results reinforces Pedro Sanchez's c…

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An Alphabet For A Global Humanity:X Is For Xenophiliac 7:51

3M ago7:51

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Join Professor Sweet for the letter X in this primer for a more global humanity. Make sure you pick up Dr. Sweet's latest book, ⁠⁠⁠Jesus Human Primer For a More Common Humanity. ⁠⁠

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Ep. #128: Interview with Industry Legend Steve Saka (w/ Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sin Compromiso Selección No. 4, Weller Antique 107 Bourbon, Wide-Ranging Convo with Saka, Our Final PCA Thoughts, Sharing ... 1:50:04

3M ago1:50:04

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LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms. Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey and at the 2024 Premium Cigar Association Convention and International…

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An Alphabet For A Global Humanity: W Is For Wateca 7:13

3M ago7:13

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Join Professor Sweet for the letter W as he reflects on being a more Wateca kind of human. Make sure you pick up Dr. Sweet's latest book, ⁠⁠⁠Jesus Human Primer For a More Common Humanity. ⁠

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S2-05: Hallyu - The Rise of Korean Cool 30:33

3M ago30:33

30:33

Culture Jumpers looks at how Korean culture has come to dominate the West. Whether it’s K-dramas and Squid Game on Netflix; Academy Award-winning film Parasite; K-pop stars like BTS and Blackpink; or the latest beauty trends — Korean influence is everywhere. And that’s not an accident. This week’s guest, Dr. Rosalie Kim, explains the history of Kor…

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Ep. #127: Montecristo Especiales No. 2 (w/ Don Fulano Tequila Reposado, Farewell to Min Ron Nee, Massive Miami Counterfeit Cigar Bust, Recent Civil Unrest in Cuba & Forgetful Pagoda) 1:29:54

3M ago1:29:54

1:29:54

LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms. Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Montecristo Especiales No. 2 with Don Fulano Teq…

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Forged in Spain: British Volunteers and the Spanish Civil War 1:09:35

3M ago1:09:35

1:09:35

This week Eoghan and new co-host Catherine Howley talk to Richard Baxell about his new book 'Forged in Spain' which vividly recounts the lives of the extraordinary men and women who left their families and friends across Britain to risk their lives in the Spanish Civil War. Richard is a historian and former Research Fellow at the London School of E…

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An Alphabet For A Global Humanity:V is For Verbolten 9:08

3M ago9:08

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Join Professor Sweet as he scribbles out his thoughts on the letter V and our need to be a more verbolten human. Make sure you pick up Dr. Sweet's latest book, ⁠⁠⁠Jesus Human Primer For a More Common Humanity. ⁠

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Ep. #126: PCA 2024 - Lizards Live from Las Vegas (w/ E.P. Carrillo Allegiance Sidekick, Flor de Caña 130th Anniversary 20-Year Rum & Trade Show Highlights) 1:34:33

4M ago1:34:33

1:34:33

LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms. Recorded in Las Vegas, Nevada at the 2024 Premium Cigar Association Convention and International Trade Show, the lizards…

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Paul Preston Interview: Britain's Betrayal of the Spanish Republic 1:05:36

4M ago1:05:36

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This week's guest is Paul Preston, one of the foremost historians of the Spanish Civil War. Eoghan talked to Paul about his new book 'Perfidious Albion', which is out today from Clapton Press and which turns the spotlight on Britain’s crucial but often overlooked involvement in the war. Preston argues that the country's policy of non-intervention w…

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