In this episode of the ATF Podcast, Alek Olson has an insightful conversation with the talented Atticus Shaffer, who may better be known as Brick Heck on the sitcom 'The Middle.' They discuss a range of topics, including the current state of our country, Atticus's journey in Hollywood as a conservative and Christian, his strong work ethic, and much more.

It was an absolute pleasure to have Adam Guard, Founder of Dreamer Cigars, on the podcast! Dreamer Cigars’ mission is to, bring cigars to the next generation through cigar education”.

First Responder Coffee Company's charitable mission is to create awareness of the needs of our first responders as well as financially support them by providing “equipment, training, and mental health support services”.

It was my pleasure to sit down and interview Mikey Zahn from Mikey Lights It & Co. Back in 2014, Mikey sold me my first cigar and my passion for cigars has not lost its momentum since then. Mikeys' journey in the cigar industry is packed with experiences that not many in this space have had the chance to experience. From working the front desk at a retail shop to moving to Honduras to work at the Plasencia Factory, to being a sales representative for Alec Bradley, to working for Winner Tobacco Wholesale, to now owning his own company that curates parcels of premium cigars for people across the country to enjoy!

Learn more about Mikey Zahn and Mikey Lights It & Co by visiting MikeyLightsIt.Co.

Having grown up in the Dominican Republic, Alexander Berezowski could not ignore his passion for cigars and the cigar industry, so he started My Cigar Pack - a premium cigar subscription that is driven by bringing value to the consumer while also respecting the roots of the cigar industry and those who make My Cigar Pack possible!

Jared Bickel is the Operations Director at James E. Pepper Distillery in Lexington, KY. Jared is a level 3 sommelier, runs the retail operation at the distillery, is in charge of the Single Barrel Program, is on the tasting board, and he is the brand ambassador at James E. Pepper Distillery!

Learn more about James E. Pepper Distillery by visiting jamesepepper.com.

I had the privilege of sitting down with Matthew Matheny, the owner of Lake Country Cigars! This is my "local" cigar lounge and it is where my passion for cigars grew, so it is my pleasure to be able to introduce Lake Country Cigars to our ATF Magazine subscribers!

Learn more about Lake Country Cigars by visiting LCCigars.com.

Mitch Brouillette of Delta Tactical is back on the ATF Podcast to share more about how we can be better prepared when going about our daily lives. With an increase in violence in places like schools, shopping centers, and public places, being well trained and well prepared has never been more important.

A graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Ernie Medina holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Thermodynamics.

As a decorated U.S. Marine Captain who proudly served as an infantry officer for eight years, his time as a platoon commander, operations officer and company executive officer allowed him the privilege of commanding and supporting upwards of 1,200 Marines at home and abroad.

Don Doroteo is a family-owned cigar company that was "Born Out of Passion and Legacy". Juan Lugo is truly living the American Dream. From growing up in New York City, serving in the U.S. Air Force, diving headfirst into trading cryptocurrency, to launching Don Doroteo - Juan Lugo's dream is to leave a legacy for his family and his children; he is doing that with Don Doroteo!

Learn More about Don Doroteo by visiting Dondoroteo.com.

Patrick Adams, President of ATF Magazine, had the privilege of sitting down with Joshua Habursky and Glynn Loope of the Premium Cigar Association.

“The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is the leading authority and advocate for the premium cigar and pipe retailer industry.”

Kyle Gellis is the owner and founder of Warped Cigars. Warped Cigars is the brand behind several fantastic cigars such as La Colmena and La Hacienda in partnership with one of the most iconic factories in the U.S., El Titan de Bronze.

Learn more about Kyle Gellis and Warped cigars by visiting Warpedcigars.com!

We had the privilege of being at Premium Cigar Association Tradeshow in Las Vegas, NV (PCA) this year and spoke with the people behind the cigar brands that we all know and love! Enjoy the interviews!

Learn more about the PCA by visiting premiumcigars.org.

Josh Kosnick is the Owner and Founder of Kairos Coaching & Consulting. I have loved the content that he has been writing on his social media platforms. He is uniquely gifted in regard to communication and leadership and is doing great things with the knowledge and resources he has gained over the years!

In this episode, we dig into what the role of a school resource officer is, how the public, as well as the media, should respond and handle the increasing amount of violent crime in places like schools and churches, and what are some simple steps that we can take to be better prepared for the worst. Mitch demands our respect and attention and we hope this interview gives you insight and knowledge on what police officers in law enforcement are dealing with day in and day out.

In this episode, we spoke with Steve Crain. Steve is the manager at The Tinder Box at Easton in Columbus, OH, the host of the Bourbon & BS Podcast, and the co-owner of BS Cigars.

Storm Boen, a decorated veteran of the US Army, is the owner and founder of Operation Cigars for Warriors. Cigars for Warriors, a registered 501(c)3 charity, is a non-profit whose mission is to deliver cigars to the United States Armed Forces who are sacrificially serving in active combat zones across the globe.

Michael Herklots, Owner and Founder, has a fascinating story. The experiences that led him to accomplish what he has today range from working in a doughnut shop to earning his B.A. from the Berklee College of Music to being the Vice President of Nat Sherman International.