Brotherhood of the Leaf

The one thing we know about life is that none of us are gettin' out of this alive. We're all in it together. Instead of concentrating on our differences and our disagreements, we should spend more time focusing on our shared joys and experiences. Cigars have been one of the best ways I have found to bring people from all different strata of life together with a common bond.

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[kylecrisman]

I don’t know about you guys but I could listen to this guy for hours. Imagine if the world was filled with true men like this. It be great

[at_tro_sizematters]

I remember my first cigar. My Sgt came up to me while deployed. I was missing home. Troubled by the combat I'd encountered. The brothers I'd lost. He came up to where I was sitting and tossed me a cigar. (A Romeo and Julieta) and his punch and matches. He was KIA three days later. EVERYTIME I light up a cigar, I think of that cigar. When people ask why I love cigars as much as I do, I say "Gone but never forgotten" RLTW!!

[epos]

73 yrs old and I smoked cigarettes early in life but haven’t touched one in 25 yrs. Had an occasional grocery store cigar after that but again haven’t had one of those in years. Today, thanks to you, I went to the Cigar Lodge in McKinney, Texas. Never been to a place like this but I walked in and was immediately greeted by 7 of the regulars. I told them I was new to this lifestyle but I wanted to join the “Brotherhood of the Leaf”. About half of them knew what I was talking about but soon they all knew what this brotherhood is about. Mike running the store showed me everything he had. He made some suggestions and then I pulled out a piece of paper with two cigars you had talked about on your channel. I settled on a Charter Oak Connecticut Shade. Bought a cutter and torch and I’m never turning back. Sat down and got to know everyone there. Thank you for introducing me to the “Brotherhood of the Leaf. If you and Momma ever come this way ya’ll have a place to stay.

[trewaterfield]

This man alone has helped me communicate with more pride and happiness to strangers and just be an all around good fella

[behar]

I can feel my chest hairs growing from listening to this man. Salute!

[TheLord-YT-FTM]

I have privately collected and smoked Cigars, Never occurred to me to see it as a social construct, a modern day peace-pipe, But Brotherhood of the leaf must be a thing.

[HOTROD]

Keep the Cigar stories coming. Duane your stories always hit the right place. I love the way of the brothers of the leaf.
God Bless.

[roposso]

I’m a huge cigar smoker and lover, was born in France then moved in that magnificent country 15 years and it’s because guys like you and stories like that one that every single day I wake up and realize that I’m more in love with USA than the day before. My friends call me the French cowboy and now be American citizen is the proudest thing that ever happened to me . Thanks man for your amazing videos 🇺🇸🤟🇺🇸🤟

[Original]

One night, as an MC prospect, I was working behind the bar and it got quiet. I was tired and bored, so I spontaneously smoked a gas-station cigar that I found in a drawer. I got it. Romeo i Julietta #3 is now my go-to. Best cigar I ever had was a bandless handmade bought off a guy who was rolling them on a street-side in Munich. Perfumed and mild!!

[mikeclark]

This is so true. We had a gunsmith in out community. He was a cover story in gunsmith international or some magazine with a similar name. He was always such a serious looking man. He always seemed isolated and a hermit, one of those guys who hated life and people. I was in the need for a gift for my son, and a friend suggested this guy. He lived on his farm about 15 miles from town. I drove out and knocked on his door. He comes to the door and seemed a little irritated. Told him what I needed and he told me he would come over to the shop in a minute. I has woke him from his nap. He come over and sold me the hand gun I wanted, then offered me a cigar. We sat in his lounge at the shop, had a smoke, and some of the best conversation I have ever had. He went in his gun vualt and brought me out a cigar to take with me, and I left with more respect for the man than I thought was possible. I still have remorse wishing I would of gotten to know him sooner. It wasn't but a year or so after he passed away. But I will never forget that first smoke.

[badnewsbruner]

The cigar bar/lounge, and/or sharing a smoke together really is the last bastion of a true neutral social congregation, in America.
A lounge just opened right down the street from my house and its changed my life.
Its helped me start turning things around and being a better man.
If you're in your mid 20s or older and you feel lost, find a cigar lounge and just go.
There's not one negative thing about it.

[captainawesome]

As a fellow member of the Brotherhood Of The Leaf, I would have to say this is the best description of this unspoken bond. “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.”
‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭4:9-10‬ ‭NIV‬‬

[coobay]

I've been smoking cigars for 35 years and this guy is spot on.

[jianhuang]

As a Chinese who also likes cigars, it is a pleasure to watch this video，brother of the leaf.😊

[gaylongraham]

I'm a former Firefighter and I've found a similar brotherhood in a few areas.Bourbon, Guns, Boots, and Car Collecting. It seems to erase the BS of differences and y'all can just be human beings to each other. The Fire Dept was the same way. Guys from all different backgrounds learning to live and work together above what the outside world wanted to make you believe about that type of person. Thanks for the story, it brought back some great memories I've had over the years.

[Allen.]

I’m a fan of this channel, his stories calm me down when I’m pissed. Brings me to a calm place and not so serious

[bobbyb]

This guy is cut from a different cloth. A real stand-up guy. Love listening to his stories.

[Tempral_]

I found this channel by accident and I know little to nothing about wrangling or even horses in general, but something about Dwayne's stories and how he speaks is very interesting and even relaxing. I really appreciate his values and the simple lessons in life that he's trying to teach the younger people like myself. I'm only 19 and tbh I haven't had a whole lotta life experience, but these videos really speak to me. Hope he decides to do more.

[mesicanan]

Duane, I recently lost an old cowboy friend from west Texas and you remind me so much of him. He smoked H. Upman's and we would drink whiskey out of old jelly jars. Time seems to get away from us and I enjoy hearing your stories (and reminders) that we all need to slow down and pay more attention to the important things. I am sure glad I found your channel and look forward to the next video. And I see others feel the same with your subscribers over 55k. 👍👍

[davidfarrall]

So many Father figures have taken me under their wings in my progression through life. Not to mention all the female guardian angels working quietly in the background. These were all agents sent from God. Nobody owes anybody anything in Life but we all need stable groups, Brotherhoods and Sisterhoods. Long Live the Brotherhood of the Leaf!