Poppa P’s Podcast

Welcome to Poppa P's Podcast! Join Scott "Poppa P" Partridge and Del Hickman from Poppa P's Smoke Shoppe and Lounge in Franklin, Tennessee as they for weekly cigars and conversation.

Poppa P's Smoke Shoppe and Lounge is located 20 minutes outside of Nashville, Tennessee. Imagine walking through the front doors of a specialty retail cigar shoppe, with a beautiful walk-in humidor filled with premium cigars. Then imagine a second door that opens into a mysterious speakeasy type lounge, that is also the favorite neighborhood bar with a “Cheers” atmosphere. Then imagine enjoying a fine cigar paired with a drink in a comfortable setting.  You don’t need to just imagine it; you can experience it at Poppa P’s Smoke Shoppe & Lounge.

Episodes

7 days ago

28 min

This week Del and Poppa P are taking you around Poppa P's Smoke Shoppe & Lounge to show you their favorite cigars to recommend in the "sweet spot" of cigar pricing. The cigars in today's episode are priced between $ 12 and $ 17 and are truly worth a try.

7 days ago

28 min

Oct 20, 2026

47 min

This week Del and Scott are joined by Nathan DiGesare. Nathan is a songwriter, keyboardist, and music producer who spent a large portion of his career touring with Donna Summer. Over a cigar, the three discuss his career and a few of his favorite memories with collaborators.

Oct 20, 2026

47 min

Oct 13, 2026

1 hr 12 min

This week, Scott and Del were joined by Hit Songwriter Dave Gibson. Dave has helped write songs performed by artists like Alabama, Tanya Tucker, Reba McEntire, Conway Twitty, and others. The three dive into Dave's career highlights over some of their favorite cigars.

Oct 13, 2026

1 hr 12 min

Oct 6, 2026

54 min

This week, Poppa P and Del are joined by beer expert Austin Jablon! Austin is Cool Springs Wine & Spirits' beer manager and is truly an expert on the topic. The three spend time discussing great beer over great cigars.

Oct 6, 2026

54 min

Sep 29, 2026

39 min

This week, Del and Scott are joined by returning guest Amy Dennis. During her second visit to the green room, Amy shares about her life as an author and the inspiration behind the books she has written.
 
Amy is the author of Triumph Over Trauma : From Victim To Victory.

Sep 29, 2026

39 min

Sep 22, 2026

47 min

On this week's episode, Scott and Del are joined by Amy Cotta from Memories of Honor and musician Brooks Herring. Memories of Honor creates living memorials to honor those lost during or due to service so their memory will live on for generations. They provide meaningful experiences for the bereaved and opportunities for communities to pay their respects and learn from stories of courage, service, and sacrifice. Support memories of honor by attending their Music Benefit, The Boot Bash, on Thursday September 24th.

Sep 22, 2026

47 min

Sep 15, 2026

32 min

Del and Scott are answering a burning question this week: What does Poppa P's Smoke Shoppe have in Common with the NYPD? The Answer: Our incredible bar manager, Anne! In this episode, the three talk about what took Anne from her career with the NYPD to her current role as Poppa P's Bar Manager. 

Sep 15, 2026

32 min

Sep 8, 2026

47 min

This week, Poppa P and Del are joined by Clay Camfield! Clay is a talented musician, cigar enthusiast, and someone deeply passionate about his faith. Over cigars, the three dive into Clay’s journey into touring, the highs and challenges of life as a musician, and how he fell in love with the world of cigars. Along the way, they talk faith, music, and the experiences that have shaped Clay’s journey.

Sep 8, 2026

47 min

Aug 25, 2026

49 min

On this week's episode, Scott and Del are joined by Garett with Davidoff for great cigars and conversation. Garett and Scott's history goes way back, so the three discuss fun memories as well as Garett's career in the cigar business.

Aug 25, 2026

49 min

Aug 18, 2026

25 min

On this week's episode, Del and Poppa P are joined by Marcia, one of the faces behind Carl and Priscilla. Carl and Priscilla is a husband and wife team that creates fine leather goods and unique jewelry pieces in their log cabin located in Franklin, Tennessee. While enjoying great cigars, the three discuss Marcia's journey to her business and leather working as a whole.

Aug 18, 2026

25 min

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