The Cigar Authority

This week on The Cigar Authority, it's story time as Dave tells us the story of Altadis Cigars. Altadis, also formerly known as Consolidated Cigar has a long history in the cigar world & somehow, this company is bigger than you think! We will smoke Te-Amo 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’s a study out that says that cigar smokers have different personalities than cigarette smokers. We talk about personality traits and tobacco preferences. 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

his week on The Cigar Authority, we ask Who's the Chancellor of The Cigar Industry?? No better people to ask than Henderson Ventura, and Adrian Acosta of ADVentura Cigars who join the show to talk about their new blends like The Chancellor & Blue Eyed Jack's Revenge! We will smoke The Chancellor 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 seems like people are leaving the cigar industry. Are they leaving on their own or being asked to leave. We talk about this on today’s episode. 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 give you the secret sauce of if you like that, you'll love this cigar. Finding new favorite cigars is tough but we'll help you find perfect options to try instead for some of the most popular brands. We will smoke the Montosa Natural Gigante 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.

This week we talk about some of our pet peeves. It seems like we have a lot of them. Some are cigar related and some are not. 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 pairing food with cigars! There's nothing better than a cigar with a great meal but not every cigar works nor does every food option work with a cigar! Join us as we crack the case & tell you what the best food pairings are with cigars. We will smoke the AVO Classic No. 2 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.

This week we talk about the traveling road show. This is a group of cigar companies that are doing local events for retailers. The first one was done during covid and now they’re trying it again. We talk about this and what manufacturers and retailers should be doing so they don’t make mistakes. 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 World Wide Launch of the new HVC Hot Cake Fresh Out The Oven Broadleaf! Reinier Lorenzo, owner & master blender of HVC Cigars talks to us about this new Hot Cake & what fans can expect from this newest addition to the Hot Cake line! 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.

A lot of things have been going on in the cigar industry this year. We look at the highlights from the first 6 months of 2024. 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 Lounge Lizards! There's lot of different people you see at the cigar lounge, some you love, some you love to hate. The secret is, the same person is at every cigar lounge! Tune in as we discuss all the types of characters you might see in store! 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

A lot of cigars are consumed on the 4th of July. What should you eat on the holiday? Are there things that shouldn’t be allowed? What about cigars? Do you need music? 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 tobacco farming secrets with Eduardo Fernandez, owner & founder of Aganorsa Leaf! Since 1998, Eduardo has assembled the best team of tobacco experts to Nicaragua to grow some of the best tobacco in the business. Learn about what it takes to produce some of the best leaf around! We will smoke the Lunatic Firecracker 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.

Eric Newman joins us to talk about the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation. The Newman and Fuente families founded this charity in 2001. They planned to build a wing on a school in the Dominican Republic, but ended up building a whole school. It’s only grown from there. 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, Eric Newman joins the show to talk about passing the torch. Eric is in the unique position of receiving the torch to carry on the JC Newman Cigar legacy, now he prepares to pass the torch on to the next generation. What is it like? What challenges come with big changes like this? We will smoke Garofalo Family Legacy 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 seems like lots of celebrities are coming out with cigars. There have also been plenty in the past. Do these collaborations work? It seems like they don’t, but they keep on coming. 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 best games to play while smoking cigars! From dominos to poker there are tons of games that go great with a good cigar, we talk about some of our favorites! 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.

What was going on 64 years ago? We talk about some of the things happening, including the birth of David Garofalo. 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 Cigar Trivia! We have 25 questions and 25 prizes to giveaway for the first correct answers in the chatbox! Dan Davison of The Ash Holes also joins us this week to play the game! We will smoke the YAYA 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.

Two different cigar companies announced price decreases this past week. Is this part of the Micallef effect? How will these decreases affect the manufacturer, the retailer and the consumer? 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 Imposter Cigar Brands! Believe or not, there's lots of look alikes in the cigar world. But one of these cigars is not like the other! Why do companies do this & is it possible for the imposter cigar brands to do better than the original!? We will smoke Garofalo Family Legacy in the first hour J oin 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.

Jerry Seinfeld feels strongly about Pop-Tarts, but has he ever put butter on a Pop-Tart? We talk about Unfrosted, the Pop-Tart movie. 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 Cigar Apocalypse! What would you do at the end of the world & what would you smoke?! We will smoke The Leaf Maduro 660 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 has been some controversy and argument around the Cigar Strength-O-Meter. On today’s Aftershow, we will settle all the issues and the Strength-O-Meter will become definitive. 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 Cigars Italian Style with Michael Cappellini of Toscano Cigars! We talk about Italian American traditions, Toscano, and of course food! We will smoke the Toscano Italia 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 anti-tobacco people are at it again. We talk about tobacco free generation bans. A number of cities and towns are looking at instituting these bans. We talk about what’s going on and where this may lead. 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 Cigar Draft! 48 cigars are on the board and we have to pick the best pack with a salary cap of $120.00. Dan Davison of The Ash Holes joins us for this annual episode. Tune if for this year's Cigar Draft! 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.

Al Micallef joins us on The After Show. We talk about a German court ruling that a non-Cuban company cannot use the term Habano or Cubano. Al also shares a story about a Johnny Mop. 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 hear the Al Micallef Story. Al Micallef, founder of Micallef Cigars joins us live in studio. Hear about his history & how he got into the world of cigars! We will smoke Micallef Migdalia Corona Extra 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 wrote an editorial and heard from a lot of people. We talk about it on The After Show. Are expensive cigars on the way out? 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 have come up with their own Cigar Strength Meter. After weeks of bickering & testing the final results are in. Tune in to find out if they got it right! We will smoke the Camacho Broadleaf 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.

Today, as we enter the 15th year, we talk about some potential topics for new shows. Some are good, some need work and others need to be discarded. 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 TCA 14th Anniversary Show! We celebrate 14 years of cigars, laughs, and shenanigans. But the big question is, what will be the TCA 14th Anniversary Cigar?? You'll have to tune it to find out!! We'll smoke the Red Anchor Gunner 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 are always new cigars at the trade show. What did Dave buy and were there a lot of expensive cigars at the show? 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 PCA Recap! Hear what Dave has to say about this year's trade show! How did the new date affect attendance? How much money did he spend? How was the food?! Learn all that and more! We will smoke the new Micallef Blue 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 After Show, we discuss some of the terms that are used in the cigar business. You will sometimes hear cigar manufactures using these terms, so we explain 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, we talk about growing up in the cigar business with Erik Wentworth of 3 Leaf Cigars, and Dan Davison of The Ash Holes. Both are under 40 years old but have a combined 26 years of experience in cigars! We will smoke the Stadium Series #2 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.

Ed Santamaria and Dave do a lot of preparation for the trade show. It’s not all about cigars. Ed and Dave talk about planning for eating and entertainment in Las Vegas. 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, how to buy cigars before the trade show. Ed Santamaria of Two Guys Smoke Shop joins the show for the very first time to discuss the secrets to having a successful trade show buying experience as a retailer! If love a look behind the curtain this is a show you don't want to miss! We will be smoking Artista 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 can be opinionated. On The After Show, Steve shares some of his pet peeves with us. We also share some of ours with him. 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 cigars that existed in the 80's & 90's with Steve Saka of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust! We will smoke the Dunbarton Umbagog 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.

If you are a retailer with cigars that don’t sell, what should you do? What if you’re a consumer with a lot of cigars you’re never going to smoke? We talk about what you should be doing with these cigars and why. 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 results are in, its the 2023 TCA Survey Results Show! This was our biggest survey ever so lets breakdown what you had to say about your 2023 year of cigars! We will be smoking the 2023 New England Cigar Expo Cigar. 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.

What’s in a name? Sometimes in the cigar industry, things get rebranded. Why does this happen and does it make a difference? 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, Brandon Marsh From Big Sky Cigars joins the show to talk about Big Sky Cigars & Micro Brews! We'll be smoking the new Big Sky Bitterroot 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 talk about how customers get thrown out of cigar shops. Dave gives 10 reasons why some customers are asked to leave and not come back. 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 blind cigar reviews! Are they the best way to review cigars? We open the books and show you how our STARS cigar reviewers do it along with other review boards. In the first hour, we will be smoking an an unbanded cigar, and we will smoke the Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Vibrato in the second 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.

Oliver Nivaud joins us on The After Show. He talks about PCA, Nelson Alfonso, Selected Tobacco and so much more. 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 Behind The Leaf: Cigar Stories Gone Sideways with special guest Oliver Nivaud of United Cigars. Cigar companies are always working on new projects but they dont always go as planned. Tune in to learn about all the crazy things that can go wrong while making cigars and go behind the leaf! 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’s After Show Topic: Convenience stores are worried about cigar sales - and may go more premium, leaving Cigar Shops to compete with C- stores even more! 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 FB-FB-686158863521332-0-AbyBpCCeQ3osQ2XB