The Burning Questions Podcast

"We're Talking About Taxes" - State Senate Candidate Philip Milam

Allen Iverson is famous for his rant in which he proclaims, "We're talking about practice." In this episode, Georgia Senate (District 51) Candidate Philip Milam is talking about taxes! Additionally, he and host Davis Lacey delve into his background, his sense of calling, his legislative philosophy, and why places such as The Ellijay Cigar Lounge are vital to the health of local communities. Enjoy this interview with Philip Milam on this episode of The Burning Questions Podcast!

The Vanguard Project: Talking with Doug Moore about "The Silent Epidemic"

In this episode of The Burning Questions Podcast, author Doug Moore joins Davis Lacey at The Ellijay Cigar Lounge to discuss The Vanguard Project: A Tactical Field Manual for Fathers Fighting for Their Sons. In authoring this book, Doug leverages decades of experience as a wilderness guide, youth pastor, registered nurse, and more to help men in general - and fathers in particular - protect the rising generation from the chaos and destruction of "the silent epidemic" (i.e. electronic addiction and pornography). Survivors and sufferers of this silent epidemic will receive encouraging words of grace, and fathers and other mentor-figures will receive instruction on how to fight well - for themselves, and on behalf of others. Plus...Doug and Davis talk coffee, New Creation Soda Works, and their annoyance at drivers who terrorize the Ellijay roundabout!  Learn more about The Vanguard Project by visiting https://www.thevanguardproject.org/. As always, don't forget to subscribe to The Burning Questions Podcast, and share this content with others who might be encouraged!

Burning One Without Burning Out: A Conversation with Ben Ingram

[As always, don't forget to subscribe, share, and provide 5-Star feedback for The Burning Questions Podcast!] On February 12, 2026, Ben Ingram of The Atlanta Braves Radio Network joined Davis Lacey at The Ellijay Cigar Lounge for the fourth annual "Burn One with Ben." In addition to catching up on offseason shenanigans and projecting the outlook of the 2026 Atlanta Braves, Ben and Davis spent time talking about energy management, rest, and renewal - or, in other words, "How to burn one without burning out!" Enjoy this episode of The Burning Questions Podcast!

The Most Emotionally Resonate Brand in the World (w/ Tyler Deady, Liar's Bench Cigar Co.)

“We’re going to be the most emotionally resonate brand in the world…” -Tyler Deady   In this episode of The Burning Questions Podcast, Tyler Deady of Liar’s Bench Cigar Company sits down with Davis on the porch of The Ellijay Cigar Lounge. Tyler shares about his first cigar-smoking experience, the tragic deaths of the high school friends with whom he shared that cigar, and how cigar smoking provides people – especially men – with a medium to process the highs and lows of life. Tyler also describes the vision for Liar’s Bench Cigar Company, as well as the unique blend that is their debut vitola (The Optimist Robusto). As tobacco professionals, Davis and Tyler share a frank conversation about the challenges of the modern-day premium cigar industry. Towards the end, Tyler imparts words of wisdom to entrepreneurs of all ages and stages, but especially with a heart for young professionals.    Enjoy this episode of The Burning Questions Podcast, and support Tyler’s work online by buying The Optimist Robusto online [https://www.ellijaycigars.com/shop#!/Liars-Bench-The-Optimist-5x52/p/760919161] from The Ellijay Cigar Lounge.  Learn more about The Flinch [https://www.amazon.com/Flinch-Julien-Smith/dp/B0C37SM5QQ/ref=sr_1_3?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2qvY1cpyrP83YjpH8vJ5RDrgzJGQTH5QeKec59TSrgUBWl0yRjGR5VbVcSLGhrSoSnjlieyD_Eupps8cRcGeakMZ-Ft507GfxlWKA-i9NVLo6ct0sDo5lNdvg8LQgqlzlOllV4heKaLq4eVI2hIHrXPoGKWPk6AzQ98o6IpElxU_vh1bGsdaIcfqPMDklDkeozd2j98ueYekBRkffzwLNxr0kCKe74egKsr17gzMLYs.66o04cn6Mub9BWeew95ySegxQ7YS-MRJCkxbdACSR5A&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+flinch&qid=1769895943&sr=8-3] (the book mentioned by Tyler)...

From Jesus to Keith Richards (Q&A with Ben Ingram)

Ben Ingram, the lead play by play voice of the Atlanta Braves Radio Network, was kind enough to field questions from the listeners who gathered at The Ellijay Cigar Lounge for "Burn One with Ben" on January 30, 2025. This episode features the live recording of those questions, as well as Ben's answers. You'll hear things like: * Ben's favorite (and least favorite) radio booths around the league * How Darren O'Day got his job as one of Ben's color analysts * How calling a football game is different than calling a baseball game * So much more! Be sure to subscribe to The Burning Questions Podcast, and email your ideas for future episodes to hello@burningquestionspodcast.com!