Category: Smoker’s Show Feedback

Hey Phil,

I emailed you a couple months ago roughly. I am emailing you again to give you feedback on the Zenith tank. I finally got the Kroma kit, and I have to say the tank is outstanding, 5 star plus rating. I ordered an extra tank, and I’m glad I did. It is a nice smooth vape, good throat hit and flavor especially with the plexus (0.5) coil, and absolutely no spit back at all (knock on wood), which I am really impressed with. I have noticed when I have a 70PG 30VG liquid in it, that the coil crackles and pops some when I first hit the fire button, but it doesn’t do that at all when I have a 50/50 liquid in it. The kit arrived yesterday, and after watching a few videos online on the Kroma, I was shocked at how tiny it is because watching videos online or even when you have it in your hand during the smokers show, to me it looks bigger than it actually is, but it’s an excellent device. I also ordered 2 packages of the plexus coils, which was a wise investment as I’m sure they will last me a long time.

I’ve watched a few smokers shows live now. I guess I have a bit of a passion for helping others get off cigarettes through vaping as it has worked so well for me. Anyways I just wanted to say you and Dimitris did a great job with this, and keep up the good work.

Chris

To Dimi, Phil and Bill, (The Smokers Show)

Apologies for the very long letter before we even get started. I just have so much to say. Please read to the end, I start with my story, then get to the point.

Let me start by saying I am a veteran vaper. My 5-year anniversary of being smoke free is coming up on March 8^th, 2019. For me the switch happened almost instantly. I was a 2 pack a day smoker for 21 years with NO intention on quitting. Rolled my own and all because it was a lot cheaper. Let’s face it, I was a smoker and I enjoyed it! Was at a wedding with my wife for her family. Sitting with one of her cousins from California. He was puffing away the whole time on this little stick battery. Then here we are having to go outside, freeze our ass off after dinner to go smoke a cigarette. I started asking questions and he explained everything to me. I decided to try it. What the hell, even if I could puff inside in between cigarettes, or when it was nasty outside that would be cool!

Picked up a gas station cig-a-like. Blu, if my memory serves, was ok, held me over if I needed it to but sure as hell wasn’t close to getting me off cigarettes. It was enough to peak my interest tough, so I started doing research and who did I find…… Phil Busardo Mr. Taste Your Juice. The logo and catch phrase alone had my interest. I started watching every review you posted.

Quickly got an ego with a 510 tank. (can’t remember the name of it but it was on Phil’s best of page) The package came in on a Wednesday, I put it all together and started fiddling with it. Of course, smoking the whole time. Trying it out. The juice that I ordered was a straight up menthol. I thought that it was ok. Way better then the gas station brand. Anyway, I brought it along with me the next day, using it when I wanted a smoke and could not because of where I was. That night I decided to happen by a vape shop. Picked up a higher strength juice 24 mg instead of 18 that the menthol was. Tried a flavor too, Raspberry tea!

Got home that night and tried it out, it was great!!!! Still had a cigarette, before bed that night though and the next morning when I got up. Then I said to myself, try this thing all day. I did and had no interest in a cigarette. That night before bed I did have a cigarette, just because. The next day, I decided to try it all day. I could not believe that I got though my morning coffee without a cigarette, that has not happed in 21 years. I used the vape all day and all night. Kept it going all day Sunday! Sunday night I was sitting there watching TV, vaping away. My wife sitting beside me smoking away. (I could not convince her to try it.) I was just going to have a cigarette, just because. I lit it, took one drag, said OMG that’s discussing! Put it out and I have not touched a cigarette since. That was March 8^th, 2014.

Through the years I still watched every posting Phil made. Checked out a few other reviewers too. (When Phil is too busy to post) Upgraded equipment, tried 100’s of juices. By the way Phil, Tribute, still my all day vape, because of you, all you my friend! Got the wife fully off smoking about a year after me, was hard to find the right combination for her. Which brings me to the point of boring you with my story.

I felt that you needed to understand my vape journey to appreciate what I am about to say. I have been following The Smokers Show, of course, from the first episode. Appreciating what you guys were attempting to do. Get people off smoking, I personally have converted about 20. Working on a few more. Anyway, the advice that is given on the show is unparalleled by anyone. Presented in such a comfortable environment, with comic relief sprinkled in. Truly an asset to Tobacco Harm Reduction, obviously the government doesn’t give a shit, but we have you guys fighting the good fight and doing a great job!!

I started having an issue at work. I am so busy now that it’s hard for me to find the time to get outside and get a good vape in. My carvings where to the point I could not concentrate. I was watching a Smokers Show with Phil and Bill, and there was discussion about nicotine strength.  Talking about how is ok to go up in strength if you need to or you’re not satisfied. I have been a 12 Mg vaper since that first year. I weaned myself from 24 to 18 to 12 rather quickly. Tried 8 but was no go. 12 does just fine. So, because of the increased cravings at work and very little time to vape, I changed my daytime vape to an 18 Mg, still 12 when not at work. BINGO, no more cravings at work. The 18, during the little time I do have, gets me through until I can vape again.

Then another show, talking about duel users. Which I am. I mouth to lung vape 90% of the time. However, every now and then I do like to pull out my direct lung device and blow some clouds. I always kind of kept that to myself and at home. Rarely pulling it out, to do tricks basically, or show off. After watching the Smokers show I decided to get a new rig and give direct lung a good solid chance. Mostly because of cleansing the pallet, a way to avoid vapers tongue. WOW found a new love for it. So now I carry with me both devices and use them all day long.

I guess the point of all this is to let you know that The Smokers Show is not only helping smokers switch to vape, but helping current vapers get even more of an education so that we can have an incredible vape. You guys are doing an amazing job!

In conclusion (I know about time), I can’t thank you enough. For not only saving my life but changing it forever. You see, 7 years ago my wife and I finally got to a place where we could try to have a child. We tried for 2 years, had 2 miscarriages and were about to give up. Then March 8^th, 2014 happened. (the day I quit smoking) A month and a half later my son was conceived. Mark Dodds Jr. born December 21^st, 2014. Who knew, smoking influences on sperm count and made it so that we were unable to conceive. Like I said, you not only saved my life, you changed it forever!

Now my little buddy is getting ready to turn 4 and waiting for Santa. I have a beautiful family that I will be around now for much longer for and I a lot healthier taking care of them. Words do simply not exist that describe the appreciation that I have for you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and please keep up the work that you do!

I know that you hate this Phil, but I have to say it, I am a fan. You never take credit for all the good that you do. Every time someone thanks you for helping them quit, you tell them it wasn’t you, it was them. NOT true you deserve a ton of credit. You deserve all the credit that you are ever given. Without you, I would not have been able to quit, let alone have the family that I have.

Sincerely,

Mark Dobbs

Mark, this letter will go down as one of the best Christmas gifts I could hope to receive this year.  Your words mean everything to me (and I’m quite sure Dimitris and Bill as well) and I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to write them.  I am so happy and honored to have been able to positively affect you and your beautiful family.

This letter epitomizes why I get up every morning and continue to do what I do and it gives me the strength and purpose to carry on.

But you know, I still have to say it.   I appreciate you being a fan, but I would MUCH rather call you my FRIEND!

Thank you to you and your family and I wish you all nothing but the best for a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.

I just wanted to let you guys know that the Zenith tank is the best one I
have ever used. I am trying to quit smoking. I am 45 and smoke a pack a day since I
was 14. I have 2 young kids. I started a little late but they hate me smoking because
they want me to be around. I have listened to your guys shows while I am working.
Great information. You guys are so humble it’s really great to listen to. You are
helping a lot of people. I shop online for products because in Sarasota fl where I
live they do not have products for smokers at least the ones I been in. I will be
getting another one of your tanks to use a higher nicotine with tobacco flavor per
your advice for when you really want a cigarette. I have been really trying to find
out what works for me. Hope to become a vapor soon instead of a duel user. Just want
to truly thank you for what you guys do. Thank you, Cathy

So my dad (Doug) got his starter kit (Innokin T18) from you today. I was at work. I get home hes got it set up with the juice you sent. and he’s puffing away. He’s already sent me on the web to order him a pack of extra coil heads and some more Lunar Rover tobacco juice. He also asked me about getting another starter kit from Innokin.

I cant thank you enough! I have been trying all the wrong things to get him off the stinkies… I think this one will actually work for him. Thank you!

I’m ordering him another one! He wants one on his desk and one to keep in his truck for work!

Also, thank you Dimi and Bill! I am forever thankful that you guys are here in support of smokers!

Phil,

I just wanted to write you to thank you. I’ve been listening to you for a couple of
months and your advice helped me quit smoking after 20 years. I’ve been smoke free
over 2 months now. I’ve been using your advice to slowly to ease my mother into
vaping as an alternative. I successfully have her trying an Abay system now and I
think it’s gonna take just using your techniques from the smoker’s show that you
have mentioned on and off. I can’t tell you how much it means to me that after years
of failing to quit, not only am I smoke free, but my mother is on her way as well.
If it weren’t for the great people, like you and Dimitris, in the vape community, I
think many people, like myself, wouldn’t succeed. Thanks for everything you and
Dimitris do for the community.

John

Hi Phil

First of all I want to say a big “Thank YOU” for what you do for the vape industry.
I like to listen to the “Smoker’s Show” while making coils and wicking them for my tanks.
When I so this, I call it “Knitting for men”!

Because of the time difference, its rare that I watch them live, but hope to watch
more live episodes

I have been vaping for 6 years, and have a lot of mods/ecigs that I don’t use. I
did give 2 smokers an ecig (Eleaf Basal and a Joyetech Aio) and bought them some
e-liquid (3 different flavors) – which resulted in them switching to vaping.

Keep up the good work – Also Dimitris 🙂

Best Regards Jesper

After losing my vape set up I converted back to smoking.
I just recently got a new set up about 2 weeks ago but I was duel using ( vaping and smoking).
For once in my life I had to be honest with myself and admit that I enjoyed smoking, and I love the flavor of a good tobacco!
Then I listen to one of your YouTube video about duel users and transitioning and so I took your advice ( suggestions) and got myself a all in one ( Orca solo) and some tobacco e-liquid higher nic level.

Thank you again for your advice and your videos!
P. S
Thank Dimitris for me!
Your guys make a great team!
Sincerely, transitioning

Update:

4 days in, smoke free ( no cigarettes)
Thank you again for your advice ( suggestion)! 👍
Duel using ( mod and Aio)

Dee Dee Don

Phil,

I totally support you and Dimi. I think you guys are making a
difference in people’s lives. I know you did in mine. You and Dimi helped me to
get off the stinky sticks this past January after smoking for 34 years that will
extend my life so that I can see my grandchildren. I just became a grand dad a few
weeks ago. Thanks again for all you do.

Regards,
Bob Shorkey

Hi Phil

I started at the age of 14 to smoke, to look cool like many other young people, what
a serious mistake I made. For twenty-five years I smoked like a real cigarette
filter and to save money I also used cigarettes without filter. In May 2014 I
discovered the electronic cigarette for the first time thanks to a member of my
family. At first I was skeptical about the chances of successfully quitting smoking
with this type of product. I had already tried any kind of product such as chewing
gum, nicotine patches, an inhaler and many other drugs that did not produce any good
results. I have been living in hell for many years with excessive sweats, heartache,
dizziness, loss of appetite and sleep. My food always tasted the same thing, paper
mache with a chemical aftertaste.

I used the electronic cigarette for the first time at the beginning of May 2014 with
a small variable voltage ego battery and a tiny 2ml tank and an 18mg e-liquid with
classic vanilla. After only a few days, I felt a big difference in my cigarette
consumption which had decreased considerably. On May 23, 2014, I officially stopped
smoking cigarettes to only use the electronic cigarette. For five years now I am an
electronic cigarette user who owns five electronic mod and several tanks with more
than fifty different aroma. Today, I can rebuild with my favorite tanks and lately I
started with a temperature control mod for a few weeks. It’s really amazing what you
can do with the electronic cigarette from a simple beginner product to an expert
user product.

In closing, I would like to thank Phil and Dimitri for their excellent review of
over a hundred products and their smoker show that I listen to all the time. Their
smoker show gave me a lot of information on how to use the electronic cigarette and
also buy the right product for me.
These are my success stories.

Hi just wanted to say as a dual user still sadly..but you 17th smokers show rocked for me . Mainly because of the little tips and stories of how to quit. Air control. What temp to run..and so much more..you rock..and I will probably watch that show a few times!! Thanks again. Saving up to get a kroma kit..have a great day