Interview with Dewayne Washington, former NFL cornerback
Release Date: 11/07/2020
Getting By With a Little Help From Our Friends: An Evening with Big Ed
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If you’ve visited Havana Phil’s or been following us for a while, you might recognize our guest. His towering height, contagious laugh and welcoming presence make him hard to miss-that’s Big Ed. He might not be a Segal by birth rite but he’s family around here. His journey started with a proposal to move to Greensboro for his career, making fast friends in the industry with none other than Havana Phil III himself. Ed recalls the found memories of sneaking off to Canes games to end the day early, and their long hours creating the new shop together. When Ed received the news that he had...
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Cut From A Different Cloth: DJ Hargraves - Fashion Week
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Just days away, we’re gearing up for one of Winston Salem’s biggest events of the year. Twin City Fashion Week boasts a collective of models, artists, designers-all ready to see their hard work come to life. This draw to Camel City was developed by the creative mind, DJ Hargraves. A graduate of High Point University and a WS native, Hargraves constructed the plans for TCFW after interning for Greensboro’s fashion week. Despite owning and designing his own line, Modern Grit, DJ sheds light on the idea that this event is about so much more than just the fashion. It’s a chance to enrich...
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Nish Patel, of Rocky Patel Cigars with Sammy Phillips- Part II
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Behind the Smokescreens sits down with the President of Rocky Patel cigars and Sammy Phillips, president of La Palina Cigars. We talk shop with two of the biggest names in the Cigar Industry. Previewing the PCA 2021 Trade show in Las Vegas. Havana Phil's Greensboro, NC Website Instagram Facebook Twitter
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The Real Cigar Sammy comes to town- & Justin Andrews, of Diesel Cigars
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Havana Phil Memorial Weekend- Sam Phillips, of La Palina Cigars, Infiltrates our studio and takes over the podcast. He introduces our good friend, Justin Andrews of Diesel Cigars. Sit back, grab a sip and a smoke to watch these characters talk shop, and the hardships of the cigar industry. Presented by: McDonald's - Ice Age Management Havana Phil's Greensboro, NC Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Podcast produced by
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Put me in Coach! NC A&T's Head Coach Will Jones
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Banking on a Long Shot: Huddle Up with Coach Will Jones Take a seat on the sidelines, grab a sip + a smoke because it’s game time. We sit down with Coach of the Year Will Jones. He traded a paycheck for his passion, and it took him further than he ever dreamt, landing him his spot as head coach at HBCU A&T for men’s basketball. His recipe for success remains the same whether he’s kicked back with us or down by 2 just before the buzzer-if you’re staying true to yourself, you’ve already won. Stick around because this episode is a slam dunk! Thank you for your love and support as we...
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Making the Cut: Local Honey’s Jay Bulluck
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Meet the master of reinvention, Jay Bulluck. Jay is a pioneer in his craft, creating the popular downtown salon, Local Honey. His time in NY as a guest artist, combined with his fashion background allowed him to create a luxurious, one of a kind experience in his hometown. His passion, drive and talent have been pushed to their limits time and time again as he continues to stay one step ahead of an ever changing industry. Pour yourself a drink, sit back, Light up a smoke and let’s get to the root of success. Cheers! Thank you for your love and support as we make our way into Season 3! Like,...
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Catching Fire with Fly Fri: Greensboro’s Sam Fribush
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There’s no place like home for Greensboro boy and acclaimed musician, Sam Fribush. He’s back in town and getting by with a little help from his friends-forming, The Sam Fribush Organ Trio alongside guitarist Charlie Hunter and Geoff Clapp on drums. No stranger to the music scene, Sam has been following his passion since grade school. His talents lead him down to New Orleans, where soulful sounds inspired his latest release.
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A Family Affair: Life talks with Paul Segal, Segal & Cigars
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On this episode of Behind the Smokescreens, we’re joined by Greensboro native + cigar connoisseur, Paul Segal. Inspired by his brother, the late Philip Segal III and founder Havana Phil’s Cigar Company, Paul soon found himself becoming a part of the cigar lifestyle. He traded in Southern Roots for SoCal living after love, loss and lots of good smokes! A unique bond shared by so many, this industry turns friends into family. Stick around for some laughs as we figure out just what it means to be a Segal-or is it Segaal? Thank you for your love and support as we make our way into Season 3!...
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A High Steaks Episode: Cooking it up with Jonathan Carney from LFD Cigars
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Jonathan Carney, The Vice President of La Flor Dominicana Cigars, joins Behind the Smokescreens. Jon shares his knowledge of cigars and grilling, as he prepares and we taste a 60+ day dry aged Bone-in Cowboy Ribeye infused with Gin. Presented by Ice Age Management, McDonalds. Havana Phil's Greensboro, NC Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Podcast produced by Spotify: Apple Podcast Streaming: Behind the Smokescreens
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SEASON 3 PREMIERE- Introducing Laura Clark
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Welcome to our brand new season of BEHIND THE SMOKESCREENS - where we give you a raw and unfiltered look at what it’s like to run businesses as two young entrepreneurs. In our line of work we have the pleasure of creating relationships with a variety of characters. Influencers, athletes, models, digital media gurus, CEOs and industry experts. And we’ll be inviting them on to share with you. Sit back, grab a sip and a smoke, as we take you Behind The Smokescreens. Follow us on our new PODCAST INSTAGRAM @behindthesmokescreens. ***Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel where...
info_outlineWe recently sat down with friend of the lounge, Dewayne Washington. Dewayne was a first-round pick in the 1994 NFL Draft from North Carolina State University. As a former American football cornerback in the National Football League, his long list of credits includes playing for the Minnesota Vikings, the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Jacksonville Jaguars, and the Kansas City Chiefs. If that's not impressive enough, we know you'll be drawn to his magnetic nature and the authentic dialogue in this Behind the Smokescreens episode about life as an NFL star athlete.