The Cigar Authority

This week on The Cigar Authority, it's the 2025 Firecracker Announcement with Oliver Nivaud of United Cigars! Oliver will unveil what cigar brand is making this year's limited edition firecracker coming this summer! Who will be this year's limited edition firecracker!? Tune in this week to find out!. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.

On today’s After Show, we talk about the PCA retailer survey. We cover the questions and Dave gives the answers for his business. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

This week on The Cigar Authority, it's the State of The Cigar Industry Address 2025! One of our most popular & insightful annual shows has returned. Dave has compiled all his notes from 2024 & is ready to give his State of The Cigar Industry Address to the cigar world! We will smoke Asylum in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.

The government has been after cigars for a while. Now the Surgeon General wants cancer warnings on alcohol. Will this follow the same trajectory as cigars? The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

This week on The Cigar Authority, we unveil The Cigar of The Year 2024 Winner! Who will win? You'll have to tune in to find out! We will smoke the 2023 Winner Micallef Black in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.

It’s that time of year again. Cigar media are starting to release their best of 2024 cigar lists. We talk about what we think of the lists. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

This week on The Cigar Authority, its the 2024 Recap in Cigars! What went right or what went wrong!? We'll be smoking the Perdomo 30th Anniversary CT Churchill in the First Hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.

On the eve of Christmas, we are talking about which current brands are dead or alive. Is the acquisition of a brand a death sentence? The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

It's the holiday season - whoop de doo. Join us live from Dave's office. We'll have a look at some of the stuff in the office and talk about what may be in store for the show. We smoke Montecristo 1935 Toro in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.

Does nicotine help with ADHD? We talk about nootropics and other science stuff. Professor J tries to educate us. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

This week on The Cigar Authority, it's Cigar Retail Dreams & Nightmares with Michael Herklots, founder & owner of Ferio Tego Cigars! Long before Michael started Ferio Tego he spent many years as a retailer in NYC. Find out some of the best & some of the worst things about the retail side of the cigar world as we smoke Ferio Tego Summa in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.

The government is coming for products that contain nicotine. The are looking to impose generational tobacco bans. Cigars could be illegal for coming generations. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

This week on The Cigar Authority Trivia is back! Play along with us live on Youtube for a chance to win great prizes! Try your luck & use your knowledge to win Cigar Authority Trivia! We will smoke the Aganorsa Validacion Habano Robusto in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience a

This is the 1001st episode of TCA/The After Show. What a long, strange trip it’s been. We talk about what’s changed and what hasn’t. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

This week on The Cigar Authority, it's Episode 1000! With the show hitting this milestone it's the perfect time for us to discuss the History of Cigar Media! Join us as we look back as cigar media has evolved & changed overtime including our own show! We will smoke Comacho Connecticut Toro in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.

The president elect is busy appointing his new cabinet. On todays, episode, we discuss who from the cigar industry should fill which cabinet positions. Hopefully, this will be interesting if somewhat ridiculous. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

This week on The Cigar Authority, it's the 2024 Contenders Show! Today we will announce the 2024 Contenders for The Cigar of The Year! Lots of new cigars have come out in the past year but which ones are worthy of being a contender!? We will smoke La Mezcla Cubana in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.

On September 28, a new bill was passed in CA. Is this bill an existential threat to cigars in California? We discuss the consequences of the bill. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

This week on The Cigar Authority, we talk about the Evolution of Kristoff Cigars with Glen Case Owner of Kristoff! Kristoff is celebrating their 20th anniversary this year & we ask Glen about how things have changed over the years & where he see's the company going in the future! We will smoke the Kristoff Tres Compadres in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.

2024 is quickly drawing to a close. What is happening in the cigar world as we move into the new year. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

This week on The Cigar Authority, we talk the do's & don'ts in a cigar shop to not look like a fool! We are joined by Casey Haugen Vice President of Crux Cigars! We will smoke Crux Epicure Maduro Toro in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.

The Cigar Authority has 2 strikes on YouTube. On this episode, we talk about YouTube shutting down cigar content. We may not be here much longer. What’s next for cigar content creators. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

This week on The Cigar Authority, the guys name the Top 25 Toro Cigars for Under $10! They are joined by Amanda Micallef of Micallef Cigars makers of the 2023 Cigar of the Year. We will smoke the Micallef Red in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.

Dave is back from TAA and he believes some brand owners are committing brand suicide. Their strategies are likely to backfire. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

This week on The Cigar Authority, its the 2024 TAA Recap! Dave is back from Aruba where the annual Tobacconists Association of America (TAA) meeting just took place. Find out what's new & exciting from this exclusive summit plus we'll smoke the All Saints Dedicacion in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.

There was a lot of cigar news this past week. Today, we talk about 10 stories and talk about what they mean. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

This week on The Cigar Authority, the guys discuss cigars & social media. What are the pros/cons, and who's really influencing who. We will also be joined by Cody from Cigar Rights of America. We will smoke Charter Oak Maduro Rothschild & H. Upmann Daytrader. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.

Joining us on The After Show is Carlito Fuente. We have 20 personal questions for him. Let’s see how many of them he is willing to answer. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

For the first time ever, Carlito Fuente joins the show live in person to discuss the Arturo Fuente Cigar Story! Join Carlito and the guys as they talk about the history & enduring legacy of Arturo Fuente Cigars. We will smoke Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Happy Ending in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.

Sometimes things don’t go according to plan. Dave planned to do a podcast about how the port strike would affect cigars. However, the strike was postponed. Dave talks about planning for a podcast and adjust when things go wrong. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

This week on The Cigar Authority, we discuss the Top 10 Cigar Boxes on the shelf today! We decide which boxes are the most beautiful & eye-catching on retail shelves today. We will smoke La Gianna 30th Anniversary in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.

The New England Cigar Expo took place on September 27th and 28th. Dan Davison joins us on the show as we discuss what happened, what went wrong and what we think was successful. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

This week on The Cigar Authority we're live from The New England Cigar Expo! We'll talk how night one of the expo went, who are the newest inductees into The Cigar Hall of Fame, lots of special guests, & the launch of The World's Strongest Cigar! We will smoke The World's Strongest Cigar in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

Cigar Journal just had their Cigar Trophy Awards. Law Ream from Zino joins us to talk about who won and who may have been overlooked. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

This week on the Cigar Authority, it's total Cigar Debauchery with Law Ream of Davidoff Cigars. We ask is smoking a sin? Along with other usual shenanigans, We will smoke ZIno Nicaragua in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.

Today we are celebrating the anniversary of Cigar Journal magazine. Join us for the celebration. What was Cigar Cult Journal? The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

This week on The Cigar Authority, the guys talk about the Top 20 Full Bodied Cigars on the market today! What do you think will make the list & will Dave smoke any of them? Find out on this week's show! Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.

Is the Cigar Industry saturated with too many retailers and manufacturers. Will some of them get flushed? We’ve seen it before and we may be seeing it again. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

This week on The Cigar Authority, the guys discuss ignored cigar brands vs highlighted cigar brands. Some companies have dozens of brands but why do they only focus on a couple in their marketing & promotions while letting others remain in the shadows? We answer these questions and more while we smoke United Connecticut Toro in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.

On September 29th, the age to purchase cigars goes to 21 for the entire country. While many states have already imposed this restriction, it becomes federal law. We talk about the history of tobacco restriction. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

This week on The Cigar Authority, we ask is New England the cigar capital of the world? Dave has his reasoning & we'll be joined by Chris Topper of Topper Cigars to see if he's right! We will smoke a Topper Danli Belicoso in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.

Micky Pegg joins us for The After Show. We talk about the history of barber pole cigars. Who did it first and is it just a gimmick? The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

This week on The Cigar Authority, the guys hired Micky Pegg of All Saints Cigars to crack open a cold case; Non-Premium, Premium, & Ultra-Premium Cigars, the difference exposed! Is it packaging, tobacco, aging or something else? We break down what the real difference is while we smoke All Saints Solamente in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.

Cigars and pizza are two of Dave’s passions. Today’s After Show talks about both. Dave has his list of the Top 10 pizza places in the Boston area. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

This week on The Cigar Authority, the guys discuss the best golf cigars! We're talking 18 cigars that are a perfect addition to your golf bag. We may not be able to fix your game, but we can make sure you have the right cigars! We will smoke Rocky Patel Sun Grown Maduro in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.

Insurance companies don’t seem to want to insure cigar stores anymore. This is becoming a problem for cigar stores. Dave recounts his experience with cancelled insurance. He also talks about the problems with credit card processing. Now, the state of New Hampshire is discriminating against cigars. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

This week on The Cigar Authority, we give you the right cigar for the right event. There's lots of different events to enjoy a cigar but how do you pick the perfect one for the occasion? We'll tell you the right picks for any place you'll be! We'll smoke the Asylum Serenity Now in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.

Jorge Maique joins us on the After Show. He covers some topics that we didn’t get to on the main show including the EPC firecracker. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

This week on The Cigar Authority, we talk creating legendary cigars with Jorge Maique of EPC Cigars. Jorge is the master blender of the new EPC Encore Noir, along with one of the most sought after cigars in the world the Cohiba Behike. Join us as we discuss Jorge's interesting journey in the cigar industry. We will smoke the EPC Encore Noir in the first hour, exclusively available at Two Guys Smoke Shop. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.

Cigar smokers are in the minority, so it can be easy for the politicians to raise taxes on cigars. It’s critical for cigar smokers to make their voice heard. Every cigar smoker should join Cigar Rights of America. Today, we talk about the tax increase landscape. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH