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Known for his captivating personality both on and off the football game, Cam Newton recently made news for his unorthodox smoking habit when he appeared on Shaquille O’Neal’s podcast. With Shaq’s imposing presence at his side, Newton engaged in his “burn your thumbs” smoking habit for an astounding 41 minutes.

Former NFL quarterback Newton, who has gained notoriety for making controversial remarks, remains steadfast in his unconventional stance on cigar smoking. Newton’s continuous commitment to the art of smoking is evident in his insistence that a cigar is not fully ended until your thumb is burning from the heat, even while smoking a Plasencia Alma Fuerte.

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A smoky discussion with Shaquille O’Neal

During his appearance on the YouTube handle of “The Big Podcast with Shaq,” Cam Newton and Shaquille O’Neal shared thoughts on the episode, “Cam Newton Explains The Viral Fight & Goes Off On Stephen A & “Old Media” | Ep. #11″. While enjoying his cigar, Newton had frank discussions with the hallowed basketball champion. With his insights on life, career, and opinions on a range of subjects, Newton gave listeners a view into the mysterious athlete’s head while the smoke billowed through the air.

Since he started smoking cigars after his amazing run to the Super Bowl, one aspect of Newton’s emphasis has shifted. In a conversation he stated, “I’ve been smoking cigars since 2015. And this was coming off a year where I had a lot of success on the field, and I was looking for an outlet,” he continued. “I needed something I could debrief with. Cigars became that for me.”

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Origins of Newton’s Cigar experience

Newton began his cigar experience with flavored options, like many others who are new to the world of cigars, but he eventually moved into milder mixes. He now likes to smoke a combination of lighter and darker cigars throughout the day, having coffee in the morning and deeper blends in the evening.

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Newton owns the upmarket cigar lounge and restaurant Fellaship in Atlanta, demonstrating his passion for cigars beyond just his enjoyment. Fellaship focuses on creating an elegant yet friendly atmosphere, allowing customers to enjoy great cigars, beverages, and food all in one place.

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For Newton, a cigar bar is a place where like-minded people may congregate, mingle, and have polite conversations rather than merely a place to do business. According to him, smoking cigars creates a relaxed and friendly environment that is perfect for deep discussions and interactions.

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