Topic: Cuban Cigars

Sir Scott Hamilton is thanked as the Executive Producer for the episode. He recommended the film "Primary Colors" and an SNL skit as accurate portrayals of the Clintons. The hosts demonstrate "laughing pins" for both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump sent by producers. Sir Edward Sheets is elevated to "Baron of the Cuban Leaf" for his expertise in New York construction law and Trump's business reputation.

A formal knighting ceremony is held for major donors Mr. T, Brian Waltersdorf, and Michael Bowling. They are granted titles such as Sir T and Sir Bowling. The ceremony includes the traditional list of "Hookers and Blow, Rent Boys and Chardonnay," and other rewards for those who contribute $1,000 or more to the show's production.

Curry recounts his experience with KLM's loyalty program, noting he has been downgraded from gold to a lower tier he jokingly calls the "aluminum" level. He describes the difficulty of maintaining status and the high cost of extra luggage. Additionally, he mentions successfully bringing a box of Cohiba cigars from Cuba through customs.

The editor of Cigar Journal is thanked for sending a selection of cigars and a mini-humidor. Adam Curry shares an anecdote about ordering cigars via the Silk Road and mistaking the "stealth" packaging for a drug shipment. The hosts discuss the ritual of smoking cigars with whiskey.