The Cigar Authority

This week on The Cigar Authority, we're talking Age In The Cigar Industry with Jon Carney CEO of Bentley Tobacco USA! Jon has been around for a long time but he's still a young gun! But we're not just talking about age in the industry when it comes to people but also tobacco! We will smoke the Bentley Green 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 at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.

Steve Saka joins us today. We talk about the latest edition of Cigar Journal with Steve on the cover and delve into some questions they didn’t ask. 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 Are Cigars An Investment That You Don't Want To Burn!? Cigars have become highly collectible in the past decade & no man knows that better than our guest Steve Saka President of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust! Let's find out if your rare cigars are an investment better kept tucked away in the humidor! We will smoke the Fiddlehead 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 on The After Show, we talk about nicotine. Is it actually good for you? What about vegetable and nightshades? 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 results are in! It's the 2025 TCA Survey Results! We have all your answers, lets break it down with Oliver Nivaud of United Cigars who joins us to unveil a special new cigar coming soon! 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 on The After Show, we are joined by Dan Davison. We talk about potential cigar taxes coming in the future. Things could change for online purchases. We explore this and other possibilities. 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 New England Cigar Expo Announcement 2025 with Comedian Tony V & Dan Davison of The Ash Holes! We'll look back at the history of New England Cigar Expo along with unveiling important info & details about this year's event celebrating Two Guys Smoke Shop's 40th Anniversary! We'll be smoking The World's Strongest Cigar from last year's event! 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 on The After Show, we are talking about the top 10 best selling singles and boxes so far this year. Some are surprising and others less so. 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 are Smoking Classic Cigars! What makes a classic cigar besides a name alone!? We'll discuss what qualifies as a Classic Cigar in our minds while smoking Classic Cigars! 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.

Pete and Levi join us for The After Show. They are literally Brothers of the Leaf. They are avid listeners and care package recipients. We get a recap of the submission they made to the Confessional segment. They tell us what they did with the draft packs they received last 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, it's the Annual Cigar Predictions Show 2025! One of our most exciting shows of the year is back & Dave's got his picks! Will he be right or wrong?? We will smoke Garofalo La Famiglia 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.

As 2025 begins, we talk about what to watch for in the Cigar Industry. We talk people, companies and trends. 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 2025 TCA Survey! The most important data in cigars is back once again for 2025! The guys will go over the questions with two special guests! Erik Wentworth Founder of 3Leaf Cigars & Nurse Rick of The Cigar Hacks! We will smoke 3Leaf 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 positive cigar news this week. We cover the big emerging stories about the FDA and court rulings. 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 Whiskey, Coffee, & Cigar Pairing with Steve Bartell of Molon Labe Cigars! We'll break down what are the best cigar pairings for these classic beverages while we smoke Fuera De Serie with Steve! 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, Oliver Nivaud joins us. We discuss some emails and cover topics like blending, reconditioning cigars, growing regions and limited releases. 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 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