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DESCRIPTION: Paul Joyal from Ocean State Cigars and J. Grotto Cigars visits Dave & Mr Jonathan to talk about his flavorful cigars and retail business... We go behind the scenes on Dave's trip to NY... 2 cigars a day keep the Doctor away??? Mr Jonathan's first week in retail as Manager... New cigars, events and much more!

The government's not just coming after your cigars, they're coming after your water! We give you behind-the-scenes access to the exclusive making of The Cigar Authority commercials. And we light up the new Tatuaje Cojonu 2012 Connecticut Broadleaf, and the Ecuadorian Sumatra.

Women in a man's world? We take a look at the ladies inside the Cigar world, and light up Maria Martin's Ruby. Then we bring on Peter Ackerman, VP of Operations and Business Development, and Head Chef Victor, from Salvatore's Restaurant and smoke Louie Tiante's El Tiante. Cigar Dinners, Industry news, and new cigars hitting the shelves. All this and more on The Cigar Authority.

Jeremy "The Machine" Soars from Don Pepin/My Father Cigars joins Dave Garofalo & Mr Jonathan to reveal a Jamie Garcia exclusive, and we light up the brand new Jaime Reserva Especial Garcia. Then we wish Happy Birthday to Cigarlebrity Avo Uvesian who turns 86, and smoke the new Avo Trumpeta. Mr Jonathan in shades? A special message to Obama? And meet the Boston Strangler??? This and lots, lots more only on The Cigar Authority.

We're bringing in Dr Holly Ruko from Advanced Allergy to set the record straight on ALL allergies? We light up the C&C Corojo, and the JC Newman El Baton.

Dion Gialitto, owner and founder of from Illusione Cigars, makes a very rare apperance and we light up his new Epernay and HL Lancaero.

It's the freakin Catelina Wine Mixer... Aka, The Cigar Authority Two Year Anniversary!

We're smoking green AND going green on today's Cigar Authority. We light up the La Flor Dominicana Double Claro, and the heavy weight Joya de Nicaragua Corjo Antano. Stogies, Politics, Microwaves and Mr. Jonathan on a poll? Tune in and light up!

We've got 1,000 boxes of Lucky Charms. Why? Tune in and find out. We light up the Camacho Triple Maduro, and later in the show bring on Clint Aaron from 262 Cigars, aka The Revolution, to tell us about their new cigar: Ideology. It's time to tune in and light up!

Live from The Cigar Bar in Worcester, MA for this year's big NERF! What is NERF? Tune in and find out! On today's show we're smoking the mysterious 'ESY Unknown' and the newest cigar from La Mezcla Cubana. Later in the show Dave and Mr Jonathan interview local broadcast legend, Jack Williams. An instant classic you don't want to miss!

Today on The Cigar Authority we discuss proper humidification, and go in detail how to setup your humidor and store your cigars for a lifetime of smoking pleasure. That and more on The Cigar Authority!

Today on The Cigar Authority we're smoking three premium cigars blind to guess which is the Honduran, Dominican, and Nicaraguan. We talk about the industry's latest news and insights, and everything cigar. It's time for the finer things in life... It's time for The Cigar Authority!

It turns out Mr Jonathan's wife is not called "Mrs Jonathan"... It's Deborah Monk. She is not only a dancer, mother, wife, and a published author! The boys review her book, "Searching for Julia Stone." Also on the docket, interviews with Jim Young, President of Davidoff, and Eric Newman, President of JC Newman Cigars. We hear what these powerhouse players of the cigar industry are doing to keep the government out of your cigar budget. This is more only on The Cigar Authority!

Today on the Cigar Authority the boys light up more than just cigars! Things start off with the FDA, cigar bans, taxes, and then Mr. Jonathan EXPLODES. All this and more only on The Cigar Authority! It's time for the finer things in life...it's time for The Cigar Authority!

The stuff hit the fan this week as bloggers, reps, and manufacturers are ALL up in arms over last week's show. Hear what they have to say about what we had to say. Plus Fred Smith joins us to talk about the World Championships of Musical Chairs and how it relates to ...Ellen Degeneres?

The boys insight some serious controversy as they pick apart several "Cigar of the Year lists. Plus they unveil the results of their "Match Stick Poll" for the New Hampshire Republican Primary. Musical Chairs? Mr. Johnathan admits to participating in underground musical chairs and talks about his world ranking.

This afternoon the guys light up the Zino Platinum gift pack and a Diamond Crown while they discuss the top single cigar gifts for him. They talk about celebrity cigars, a factory fire that will slow a cigar company's production and the latest smoking ban to hit the rails. All this and more on The Cigar Authority.

The Christmas season is finally here and on today's Cigar Authority we light up the mild+ C & C Connecticut, and the bold A Fuente Anejo. We talk about a new cigar Guiness world record being broken, a flavor ban on tobacco in New York, and a host of strange, but true, stories about cigars. It's time for the finer things in life... It's time for The Cigar Authority!

This week's show finds the guys celebrating the arrest of a fake Cuban cartel in Florida. They Smoke Four Kicks and help Jesus Fuego test market his new Origins Maduro. Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and a Smoking ban just in time for the Super Bowl plus a whole lot more....this week on the Cigar Authority!

Every year since 1992 Two Guys Smoke Shop has been announcing the prestigious Cigar of the Year award, but it all starts with "The Contenders;" 7 of the hottest and best cigars in the industry. Last week we revealed the first 3 of the 2011 Contenders, and on today's Cigar Authority we reveal and light up the remaining 7 nominees. What are the final 7 contenders for 2011 Cigar of the Year, and how can you help decide the ultimate winner? Tune in to find out!

Every year since 1992 Two Guys Smoke Shop has been announcing The Cigar of the Year. But it all starts with "The Contenders;" 7 of the hottest and best cigars in the industry, and on today's Cigar Authority we reveal and light up the first 3 of these 7 candidates. What are the first 3 contenders for 2011 Cigar of the Year, and how did they make the cut? There's only one way to find out. See you on the inside!

Today on The Cigar Authority Rafael Nodel from Aging Room joins Dave Garofalo and Mr Jonathan as we light up the all new Aging Room M356. We also smoke an unnamed cigar that could be yours. Listen in for full details. It's time for the finer things in life.... It's time for The Cigar Authority!

Round 2 of The New England Cigar Expo live in Providence, RI. Dave Garofalo & Mr Jonathan invite random guests from the crowd to partake in a friendly game of trivia, but look out when you add alcohol into the equation! Brandon Salomon from Cigar Masters sits down to talk about the state of the industry, and all things stogie. It's time for the finer things in life... It's time for The Cigar Authority!

Nick Perdomo abosorbs the tax, Andy "Numbers" Nelson, from www.EDCPAS, helps you pay the tax. Roy Kirby from Perdomo sits down to talk about all the latest and greatest from Perdomo Cigars. It's time for the finer things in life...It's time for The Cigar Authority!

We're live at the New England Cigar Expo with a Cigarlebrity line-up of guests including Kurt Kendall from 7-20-4, Glen Loop from CigarRights.or, Luis Tiant from El Tiant Cigars, and Clay Roberts from San Lotano. It's all chain-smoking on today's Cigar Authority. Don't touch that dial!

Fred Smith from Smithfest releases for the first time the amount that Smithfest raised this year for children's charities totalling $50,000! John Sullivan teaches us how to clean smoke out of the air, your clothes and your cars. And the Doctor is in the house as Dr. Lou Rodriguez, ER Physician, releases his own cigar proving once again the medical industry endorses cigar smoking worldwide. We light up the C+C Corojo and Room 101 Namakubia. It's time for the finer things in life... It's time for the Cigar Authority.

This week the guys are visited by all things Smithfest. Fred Smith and his group of misfit fundraisers invade Lowell, Dracut, and Two Guys Smoke Shop in Nashua, NH. Plus they smoke Davidoff Belicoso Supremo and well as battle for the blind "Titans of Taste" with two unbanded sticks.

Recorded live from the Two Guys Smoke Shop 26th Anniversary party with a "who's-who" list of the industry's hottest Cigar-Lebrities! Get as close to the action as possible on the night Dave gave away his classic 1936 Cadillac Fleetwood (Virgin in every way). It's time for the finer things in life...It's time for the Cigar Authority.

On today's Cigar Authority Show Jonathan Drew, owner and founder of Drew Estates, and Steve Saka, Drew Estates President, joins Dave Garofalo, Mr Jonathan and Chuck Morrison as we light up their new "My Uzi Weighs A Ton" and "Undercrown" premium cigars. Jim Robertson from www.thecigarstation.com calls in to talk about his new Cigar Radio Station network. And we also discuss the latest cigars hitting the shelves, a couple banned for fostering a child because of cigars, as well as the World's Largest Scavenger Hunt in which Cigars will play a staring role. It's time for the finer things in life... It's time for The Cigar Authority!

Live from Boulder, Colorado for the second annual Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival! Exclusive interviews, latest news & everything cigar.

We end summer with a BANG as master blender and cigar maker Jose Dominque drops by The Cigar Authority, and we smoke the Jose Dominique natural and maduro. Later in the show... the reveal of the real Boston strangler? It's time for the finer things in life... It's time for The Cigar Authority!

Today on The Cigar Authority John Gazerro from Oliva Family of Cigars & Studio Tabac drops by to share some Oliva goodies. Later in the show we smoke the new La Palina "El Dario," talk about the theory of nicotine not being addictive, new cigars hitting the shelves at Two Guys Smoke Shop, the ULTIMATE event, a head-to-head battle between Mr Jonathan and Chuck Morrison, and lots lots more! It's time for the finer things in life... It's time for The Cigar Authority!

David and Mr. Jonathan put themselves and the shows equipment to the test in the direct sun. They light up and smoke HC cigars with co-owner Scott Almsberger and discus the Xikar brand and products. Later they sit with Smithfest Director Fred Smith and discus his charity while they light up Perdomo's newest creation The Camaroon Reserva. All this and more on the Cigar Authority!

Today on The Cigar Authority, Dave Garofalo, Mr Jonathan and Chuck Morrison lay down the law with Frank herrara from La caridad Del Cobre. Later in the show Mr Jonathan "gets promoted" back into the producer chair and Chuck Morrison makes his Cigar Authority hosting debut as we smoke the La Reloba Sumatra Torpedo. It's time for the finer things in life... It's time for The Cigar Authority!

Today on The Cigar Authority Dave Garofalo, Mr Jonathan and Chuck Morrison smoke the new Double Eagle from Hammer & Sickle, create some controversy with The Lady of The Stick, and meet a 22 year old Cigarlebrity in-the-making with his new release of Tosa. The boys also talk about new releases & everything cigar. It's time for the finer things in life... It's time for The Cigar Authority.

Following up from last week's show, Dave Garofalo, Mr Jonathan and Chuck Morrison talk about the all the news and events from this year's ICPPR in Las Vegas. Today the boys smoke the new Swagg Limitado 99', and the exclusive micro brand Canimao. It's time for the finer things in life... It's time for The Cigar Authority!

It's Christmas in July as Dave Garofalo is back from the IPCPR Trade Show with all the latest and greatest in everything cigar! Dave, Mr. Jonathan and Chuck Morrison light up the new Room 101 Namakub "Limited", and the all new Black Market by Alec Bradley using the revolutionary Shuriken cutter deemed "Best New Item". Dave fills us in with all the latest news, accessories and "Best In Show" awards. This is THE SHOW you don't want to miss. It's time for the finer things in life...It's time for The Cigar Authority!

This week on The Cigar Authority Dave Garofalo, Mr Jonathan, and Chuck Morrison smoke the cigar's answer to fortune cookie, and a new boutique brand by The Castro Brothers.

Hell freezes over as Dave Garofalo calls in sick, and Mr. Jonathan takes over the hosting duties. Ernesto Perez Carillo Jr. (EP3), from E.P. Carillo, calls in to talk about the upcoming release of the new E.P. Carillo CORE MADURO LINE at this year's IPCPR. Later in the show the boys smoke 100% all Colombian CARTEL. It's time for the finer things in life...It's time for the Cigar Authority!

This week on The Cigar Authority it's the 20th Anniversary celebration of Dos Hombre, and Dave Garofalo, Mr Jonathan and Chuck Morrison smoke them all to see which one's best! Which one will win? Only one way to find out! Sit back, light up, and enjoy the finer things in life with The Cigar Authority!

Today on The Cigar Authority we're joined by Andrew Brennan ("AB"), National Sales Manager of La Flor Dominicana as we smoke the acclaimed "DIGGER." The latest cigar news, views and opinions only on The Cigar Authority with David Garofalo, Mr Jonathan and Chuck Morrison!

Amid some sever technical problems the boys power through and still manage to pull off and interview with Nick Perdomo and then with Nick Perdomo. The first is the CEO of Perdomo Cigars and the second in Nick the 3rd trying to learn the business from the ground up. The sound may not be great but the show is action packed for sure!

From Two Guys Smoke Shops in Salem, NH, Nick Perdomo Sr. is in town to share stories and give everyone the inside scoop on what's new with Perdomo Cigars. And... In the Second hour, Nick Jr makes his radio debut to talk about the growing up in the business and his plans to carry on the family legacy.

Today on The Cigar Authority we launch the Tatuaje Cigars new M80 by Pete Johnson. Pete checks in as fireworks fly! Will Dave Garofalo, Mr Jonathan and Chuck Morrison be able to handle the power?! Find out on today's Cigar Authority!!

Today on the Cigar Authority, special guests Eric Hanson from Hammer & Sickle Vodkand Cigars, and Victor Vitale of the Cigar Agency Global Distribution stop by to bring us "The Berlin Wall"! Not the just the cigar, but the actual WALL itself! It's a show for the history books!

Fresh with a new set, The Cigar Authority welcomes Sam Leccia from http://www.samlecciacigarco.com/. We take a law suit between two big names in the cigar industry, and smoke the Nub and Cain LTD Editions, as well as the new Zino Davidoff Z-Class. It's time for the finer things in life... It's time for the Cigar Authority!

Joining us on today's Cigar Authority is the next big thing in the world of premium cigars -- Jesus Fuego! It's 100% true...Tune in and see why!

Today on The Cigar Authority we're ROCKING at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem with Cigarlebrity ROCKY PATEL. Rocky joins Dave Garofalo, Mr Jonathan and Chuck Morrison where we ask, 'What's the best RP Vintage Cigar?' 1999 Connecticut, 1990 or 1992? It's time for the finer things in life... It's time for The Cigar Authority!

Today on The Cigar Authority meet the hottest new cigar maker, Maurice Koks, as we smoke his Best Buy Vallejuelo Cigars! Check out what Cigar Aficionado calls the Best Bargain of 2010. It's time for the finer things in life... It's time for The Cigar Authority!

Today on The Cigar Authority we're smoking the Berlin Wall with Victor Vitale of THE CIGAR AGENCY GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION, and an advance pre-release of American Classic Blend from Alec Bradley as we're joined by Ben & Tyler of 2 Guys1Stick.com. It's time for the finer things in life... It's time for The Cigar Authority.