

New York Said
Amon Focus
New York - Hosted by Amon Focus, the New York Said podcast features in-depth conversations with people you don't often hear from, to hear things that aren't often shared (said), spotlighting life in New York.
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May 7, 2020 • 1h 3min
Part 1 - The Mazeking
In this episode The Mazeking and Amon talk Meditation, Marcel Duchamp, Buddhism, film, physics, the big bang theory, being bullied, the process of living and the purpose of art. Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/the-mazeking-interview/

May 3, 2020 • 43min
Sunday Cigar: Tatuaje Tattoo by Pete Johnson
In this episode we talk about Tatuaje as a brand, Pete Johnson, cutting a cigar, Boutique Brands and Production, Valleys in Nicaragua, Long Filler vs Non Premium, and refilling a Butane lighter. Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/tatuaje-tattoo-by-pete-johnson/

Apr 26, 2020 • 40min
Sunday Cigar: Crowned Heads Four Kicks
In this episode we talk about, Crowned Heads Group, Nashville cigar making, lighters, Lieberman method/too, Maduro wrapper, flavor and body, time and enjoyment, contributions to the industry, walk in humidors in a brick and mortar, mild to medium bodied, strength and delivery of a cigar. Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/crowned-heads-four-kicks-maduro/

Apr 24, 2020 • 1h 11min
The Story of KRINK with Craig Costello
Krink: Graffiti, Art, and Invention should have been the title of this week's podcast episode but it's already the title of Craig Costello's new book that just dropped with Rizzoli. In this episode Craig and Amon talk about growing up in Queens, life in San Francisco, the birth of Krink, Alife, minimizing risk, field testing, racking and the challenges of growing a small business. Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/the-story-of-krink-with-craig-costello

Apr 19, 2020 • 30min
Sunday Cigar: Plasencia - Nestico
In this episode we talk about the Plasencia Family, cap line , Nestor Senior , the luxury of time, combustion, size of a cigar and affects of burn ingredients and factors in a cigar, challenging the palette and pairing a cigar. Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/plasencia-nestico/

Apr 12, 2020 • 41min
Sunday Cigar: Rocky Patel Fifty Five
In this episode we talk about vitolas, torpedos, perfectos, cutting, V-Cut, toasting the foot, even burning, enjoyment, interpretation, picking a cigar, stories about cigars, time in consumption, tobacco leafs and positioning. Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/rocky-patel-fifty-five-corona/

Apr 7, 2020 • 58min
Pt. 2 - Inside the Mind of Jim Tozzi
Jim and Amon sort of go off the rails talking about Wonder Showzen, PFFR, Bert's Tit, Underground Comics, almost drowning, the Mystery of Picasso, food fights, Federico Fellini, Chuck Jones, puppets, sharpening your eye, sewing machines, Chewties and a bunch of other stuff. Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/inside-the-mind-of-jim-tozzi-interview

Apr 7, 2020 • 57min
Pt. 1 - Inside the Mind of Jim Tozzi
Jim and Amon sort of go off the rails talking about Wonder Showzen, PFFR, Bert's Tit, Underground Comics, almost drowning, the Mystery of Picasso, food fights, Federico Fellini, Chuck Jones, puppets, sharpening your eye, sewing machines, Chewties and a bunch of other stuff. Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/inside-the-mind-of-jim-tozzi-interview

Apr 5, 2020 • 53min
Sunday Cigar: Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Personal Reserve
In this episode we talk about vitolas vs. Sizes, how they can burn differently, cigar beetles, Chateau Fuente, Rare Fuente Cigars and Zona Franca. Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/arturo-fuente-personal-reserve/

Mar 29, 2020 • 53min
Sunday Cigar: Quesada Reserva Privada Barber
In this episode we talk about the Quesada Reserva Privada Barberpole, aged tobacco, double cap, retail Tobacconist, taste/aftertaste, pairing and sip to smoke, Combustion, air flow and ash. Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/quesada-reserva-privada-barberpole/