Born during a Chicago blizzard in January of 1972, Abe spent his first twenty-six years as a Chicago Northsider, and a heartfelt Cubs fan. His college years were split between the University of Indiana and Loyola University, as a business major. Business was in Abe's blood, a fact that showed as he started his own graphic design company while still enrolled at Loyola. Abe had developed a deep passion for cigars following a celebratory smoke during high school, after winning his football conference championships as a senior. In the Mid 1990s that passion evolved into a cigar distributorship he developed to service various bars, nightclubs, liquor stores, and country clubs in the greater Chicago metropolitan area. In 1996 Abe made the move to Florida and began operation of his first retail cigar store, a 900 square foot storefront in Tequesta. Today the Smoke Inn brand has grown to encompass nine retail locations spread along the Southeast coast of Florida, as well as a first class website serving the entire nation. Smoke Inn has not only become a national leader as a cigar retailer, but Abe now sits as one of the youngest board members of the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailer Association (IPCPR), as well as an Ambassador to The Cigar Rights of America. Abe currently resides in Jupiter, Florida - along with his lovely wife and two daughters.

"The Hooch is an ostentatious dresser, drinks more than the population of some small countries, smokes too many cigars and is occasionally very punctual". These were the nice things his mother had to say about him, when asked how to describe her son. When not trapped in windowless rooms he probably has at least two cocktails in his enormous mitts of hands and the remnants of a fully smoked cigar. Many people would consider him a cigar snob, but he would rather consider himself just snooty. Despite his often-callous demeanor he is rather quite domesticated and enjoys kitchen experimentation and doing the dishes. Despite his many shortcomings, he is rather tall and has fantastic hair.

Emily was born and raised on the soccer fields of Malvern Pennsylvania. She graduated from Aspen High School in Colorado 2006 and received a soccer scholarship to Northwood University. Emily graduated from Northwood with a BA in Hospitality. Currently she manages Smoke Inn Montecristo Lounge at PGA National Resort & Spa. She resides in Florida with her sister Julia and spends her free time kicking it on the beach, playing soccer & tennis, and enjoying nights downtown with friends! Staying active is one of her main priorities. A hard work out deserves a great cigar!

Kristian was born in New York received his education at the famous Fulton Fish Market. At the age of 28, Kristian had already become a self made millionaire as a licensed Series 7 stocker broker. Moved by his passion for cigars, Kristian invested and become part owner of CTI Cigars in 2000. In 2001 Kris decided to test his retail entrepreneurial skills and opened the world famous Tobacco World in Pompano Beach Florida. It was during this time in the cigar retail business Kris began to become fervently involved in politics. As laws and regulations were constantly being invoked to ban, tax and regulate tobacco, Kris found himself on the frontlines of many crusades. He became involved in many fundraisers and promoting those politicians who understood the value of protecting the cigar industry. Tobacco world even held a very successful political fundraiser for McCain's presidential race in 2008. Kristian began vlogging on his You Tube channel regarding his views on the political climate. His fan base grew dramatically nationally and many people felt compelled to become Tobacco World patrons in support of Kritian's views. In 2009 Kristian sold Tobacco World to his good friend Abe Dababneh of Smoke Inn. Smoke Inn was constantly bombarded from cigar enthusiasts nationwide as to if Kris would continue his political vlogging. Kiss My Ash Radio is proud to have Kristian and his political rants back on the air waves as the host of "The Fray", KMA Radio's political segment. Kistian, while still heavily involved in politics, currently is President of Health One Insurance Agency. His favorite past time is relaxing and having fun with his children.

A Former Sport Director of The University of Iowa's KRUI radio station who received death threats when he called for Coach Hayden Fry's retirement, Jimmy "Jam" Dababneh is our new sports guru. An avid sports fan growing up in Chicago, Jimmy "Jam" sincerely believes that Michael Jordan should replace Lincoln on Mt Rushmore, that we need more coaches like Mike Ditka & Bobby Knight, and that the WNBA is essentially an entitlement program. A one time play by play man for University of Iowa Women's athletics, Jimmy "Jam" calls Marv Albert, Robert DeNiro, & Roger Ebert among his personal heros. Currently owner of Pizzeria Aroma in Chicago, Jimmy is happily married to wife Reem, and has two good boys, Roger & Sam.