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Tom Crawford at Smitty's Cigar Lounge | Stix & Stuff Podcast | Ellijay's Best Entertainment

Weekly show. One great cigar. One great pour. Zero pretense. In this episode we set up at Smitty’s Cigar Lounge in Gainesville, GA with Rob Thigpen and Don Thompson—two guys who somehow kept a cigar shop thriving through ownership changes, a pandemic, and a never-ending supply of dad jokes. What’s inside: the origin story of Smitty’s (founded by Clark Smith in 1997), how Rob went from humanitarian work in Russia/Ukraine to humidor duty, how Don went from MP/police to professional community-builder, and why this lounge runs on regulars, laughs, and the occasional Friendsgiving. Also on the menu: boutique sticks, a proper bar, and the firm belief that cigars are a shortcut to conversation. Highlights 0:20 What this show is (and why Guinness + Maduro works) 1:17 Smitty’s tour: big humidor, bigger hospitality 3:20 The “Smitty” behind Smitty’s & the handoff to Rob and Don 5:31 Rob’s unlikely path: orphanages to overring 8:23 Don’s path: Army MP → Savannah PD → cigar shop counselor 11:30 Why cigar lounges = community (not a theory—proof) 21:01 Yes, women smoke cigars; no, this isn’t a boys’ club 22:57 Friendsgiving, watch parties, and why people keep coming back 28:04 Where to find Smitty’s online Follow & Support Smitty’s Cigar Lounge — IG & FB: @SmittysCigarLounge Website: smittyscigarlounge.com The Stix & Stuff Podcast: subscribe for weekly cigars, pours, and conversations that don’t waste your time. If you laughed once, learned once, or lit up once—hit Subscribe and tell a friend who needs a better lounge. #Ellijay #EllijayGA #EllijayGeorgia #NorthGeorgia #CigarLounge #CigarClub #CigarPodcast #CigarAficionado #CigarLife #CigarLifestyle #CigarTime #CigarBar #PremiumCigars #CigarExperience #CigarStorage #CigarLockers #PrivateCigarClub #Gainesville #EllijayLife #PickEllijay #WhiskeyAndCigars #CigarCollectors #SmokeAndChill #Smittys #SmittysCigarLounge #Travel #TravelEllijay #VisitEllijay #HiddenGem Looking to plan your visit to the famous Georgia Apple Festival? Don't forget to check out all our other videos for more places to visit! #ellijaygeorgia #applefestival#apples