Shawn Jones and Justin Eagle go way back — all the way to broadcasting school in the ’90s, when the friendship behind Smokin’ Sounds first started taking shape. Over the years, they stayed close, kept the conversations going, and proved they had the kind of chemistry you can’t fake. After a few earlier podcast attempts, it became clear that if Shawn really wanted the show to work, Justin needed to be in the mix. The result is Smokin’ Sounds: a podcast born in the garage, built in the Car Hole Lounge, and fueled by cigars, music, laughter, local cigar shop culture, and two guys who have never had a problem carrying a conversation.
Smokin’ Sounds works because nothing feels forced. Shawn and Justin bring big personalities, natural back-and-forth, and the kind of conversation that sounds more like hanging out than hosting a show.
From the Car Hole Lounge to local cigar shops, the show is grounded in the places and people that make cigar culture personal. Smokin’ Sounds doesn’t just talk about the community — it shows up for it.
Shawn Jones and Justin Eagle go way back — all the way to broadcasting school in the ’90s, when the friendship behind Smokin’ Sounds first started taking shape. Over the years, they stayed close, kept the conversations going, and proved they had the kind of chemistry you can’t fake. After a few earlier podcast attempts, it became clear that if Shawn really wanted the show to work, Justin needed to be in the mix. The result is Smokin’ Sounds: a podcast born in the garage, built in the Car Hole Lounge, and fueled by cigars, music, laughter, local cigar shop culture, and two guys who have never had a problem carrying a conversation.
Smokin’ Sounds works because nothing feels forced. Shawn and Justin bring big personalities, natural back-and-forth, and the kind of conversation that sounds more like hanging out than hosting a show.
From the Car Hole Lounge to local cigar shops, the show is grounded in the places and people that make cigar culture personal. Smokin’ Sounds doesn’t just talk about the community — it shows up for it.
Smokin’ Sounds has always been about more than cigars and conversation. The show is rooted in the local cigar community and built on the belief that great lounges, great shops, and great brands all grow stronger when people support each other. From spotlighting local shops to talking about favorite cigars, pipe tobaccos, and brands, Shawn and Justin use the show to lift up the culture—not compete with it.
Long before Smokin’ Sounds was a podcast, Shawn Jones and Justin Eagle were meeting in broadcasting school in the 90s and building the kind of friendship that can survive time, bad takes, and plenty of side conversations. That long history shows up in every episode. The chemistry is real, the humor comes easy, and the whole show works because it feels like you’re listening in on two friends who have been cutting up for years.
Shawn brings a little bit of everything to Smokin’ Sounds — deep music knowledge, old-school humor, 80s pop culture references, and the kind of laid-back personality that makes every episode feel natural. From cigars to family life, collecting, and everyday conversation, he helps make the show feel like hanging out with someone you’ve known for years.
Shawn brings a little bit of everything to Smokin’ Sounds — deep music knowledge, old-school humor, 80s pop culture references, and the kind of laid-back personality that makes every episode feel natural. From cigars to family life, collecting, and everyday conversation, he helps make the show feel like hanging out with someone you’ve known for years.
Justin brings volume, wit, pipe tobacco, and a whole lot of personality to Smokin’ Sounds. He’s sharp, funny, full of opinions, and never far from a wrestling reference. Between the laughs, the stories, and the back-and-forth with Shawn, he helps make every episode feel like you’re sitting in the room with the guys instead of just listening from the outside.
Justin brings volume, wit, pipe tobacco, and a whole lot of personality to Smokin’ Sounds. He’s sharp, funny, full of opinions, and never far from a wrestling reference. Between the laughs, the stories, and the back-and-forth with Shawn, he helps make every episode feel like you’re sitting in the room with the guys instead of just listening from the outside.
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