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Ep 633Rocky Patel, the O.G. of the Cigar Industry

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This week on The Cigar Authority, we are joined by Rocky Patel from Rocky Patel Cigars. He's now over 30 years in the cigar industry and it was once a Rocky Road for Rocky. His stories of success and failures that got him to where he is today and where he is headed. Join Ed Sullivan, Mr Jonathan and David Garofalo as they take us down the Rocky Road or Rocky Patel and Rocky Patel Cigars. PLUS, Cigar News, Cigar Reviews, Giveaways and lots more.

Aug 12, 20232h 1m

Ep 630At What Age Should People Enter and Exit the Cigar Industry? - The After Show

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Today, we are joined by a familiar face, Sarah Green. We talk about when people should get into and get out of the cigar industry. Is there an ideal age to start? When should you start thinking about leaving the cigar industry. 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

Aug 9, 202326 min

Ep 631Packaging & Re-Branding Cigars. What’s Old is New Again.

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This week on The Cigar Authority, we will look at packaging and re-branding the old into something brand new, but its really the same thing. In the first hour we light up a Studio 21, which is the name of the Studio where we broadcast The Cigar Authority. The Studio was named after this 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.

Aug 5, 20232h 1m

Ep 628The Cigar Reviewers Name Game - The After Show

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The Cigar Authority has enlisted the help of our listeners to do blind cigar reviews. Now the question is what we should call the reviewers. Once again, we enlisted the help of our listeners to come up with the perfect name. 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

Aug 2, 202326 min

Ep 629Inflation Boosts Private Label Brands including CIGARS!

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This week on The Cigar Authority, Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo, amd Ed Sullivan talk about Private Label products including cigars brands. We will smoke the Dos Hombre Nicaraguan Robusto, a house brand for Two Guys Smoke Shop. With the economy taking a hit, you might want to take your chances with a private label house brand. In the 2nd hour, we will light up another private label brand called 22 degrees North, 83 degrees West, which is a 5 country Corojo tobacco blend. 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.

Jul 29, 20232h 3m

Ep 626Consumer Rating Cigar System - The After Show

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The Cigar Authority has enlisted the help of our listeners for cigar reviews. We have a group of listeners that are reviewing cigars. We need to come up with a better name than Cigar Rating Cigar System. Can you help us come up with something? 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

Jul 26, 202323 min

Ep 627The Cigar Brand Graveyard

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This week on The Cigar Authority, broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Welcome to The Cigar Graveyard… a place where past cigar brands have gone to rest in peace. But Be Warned: Over the years, some have come alive again. Some should and others maybe should not. In the first hour we light up a West Tampa Tobacco Co. Red Toro while in the second hour we light up the Atabey Aged 10 Years Dioses. Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Ask The Don, Email of the Week and a peek into the Asylum. 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.

Jul 22, 20231h 59m

Ep 624Positives and Negatives of the PCA Trade Show - The After Show

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Dave is back from PCA and he’s talking about what was positive and negative about the show. He talks about parties, seminars and so much more. There are also changes to the PCA show coming up. Dave breaks those down and gives his opinions. 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

Jul 19, 202323 min

Ep 625Let’s Recap PCA 2023 - New Cigars & Cigar Business!

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This week on The Cigar Authority, broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Dave is back from the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Cigar Trade Show in Las Vegas. What happened? What's new? We share it all this week! In the first hour we light up an Montecristo White while in the second hour we light up something new that made its debut at PCA. Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Ask The Don, Email of the Week and a peek into the Asylum. 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.

Jul 15, 20232h 10m

Ep 622Is Less More in Cigars? - The After Show

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Skip Martin posted something interesting on social media. Does capping the production improve the quality of cigars? If you work more slowly, will it yield higher quality? Does a good story about the cigar make it more valuable? 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

Jul 12, 202324 min

Ep 623What Happens When You Age a Box of Cigars?

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This week on The Cigar Authority, broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… We look to redeem ourselves from from exactly one year ago when we had the shortest show in the podcasts history… and this week we dig into all things aging including whether you should, what you should, and why you may want to age cigars. In the first hour we light up an HVC Cerro while in the second hour we smoke an HVC Black Friday 2021 that has been aged in cedar. Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Ask The Don, Email of the Week and a peek into the Asylum. 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.

Jul 8, 20231h 52m

Ep 620What’s New at the Cigar Trade Show? - The After Show

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Dave is going to the PCA soon. He likes to see all the new products. However, are there really many new products to see? 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

Jul 5, 202326 min

Ep 621What To Expect at the 2023 Cigar Trade Show

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This week on The Cigar Authority, broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… The Premium Cigar Association annual trade show is next week! What does that have to do with the cigar consumers? Everything! Joining is today is Rafael Nodal - the Face of Altadis USA who is coming back the Trade Show after a few years away as a company. Why and what are their plans. In the first hour we light up the new Aging Room Nicaragua Sonatal while in the second hour we smoke the 2022 release of the Big Papi Firecracker. Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Ask The Don, Email of the Week and a peek into the Asylum. 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.

Jul 1, 20232h 3m

Ep 618How to Do a Cigar Review - The After Show

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The first cigars have gone out to The Cigar Authority reviewers. On todays after show, we talk about how to do a cigar review. What is the best way to approach a cigar review? 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

Jun 28, 202326 min

Ep 619The Swisher Cigar Story

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This week on The Cigar Authority, broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… We dive deep into the Swisher cigar story and its acquisition of Drew Estates Cigars. We look at the his of the past, examine the present and speculate on the future. In the first hour we light up Herrera Habano Toro Especial while in the second hour we smoke the Undercrown 10th Anniversary Toro. Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Ask The Don, Email of the Week and a peek into the Asylum. 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.

Jun 24, 20231h 59m

Ep 616Premium Cigar Sales Down, Prices Going Up - The After Show

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PCA is coming up. There are a lot of high-priced cigars being announced. Are these things retailers should be ordering as cigar sales are going down? 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

Jun 21, 202327 min

Ep 617Boom! New Firecracker Cigar With E.P. Carrillo

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This week on The Cigar Authority, broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Welcome to our annual special edition of TCA for Father’s Day. This year, the Godfather of Boutique Cigars Ernesto Perez-Carrillo and his daughter Lissette join us LIVE as we launch the EPC Pledge Firecracker. In the first hour we light up EPC Pledge Firecracker. In the second hour we fire up a the EPC Inch Nicaragua No. 60 which was part of The Cigar Authority care package. Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Ask The Don, Email of the Week and a peek into the Asylum. 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.

Jun 17, 20232h 0m

Ep 614Is Cigar Smoking a Habit or Hobby? - The After Show

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What are the differences between a habit and a hobby? We talk about whether cigars fall into the habit or hobby category. You might be surprised (or 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

Jun 14, 202321 min

Ep 615Cigar Futures - Buying Futures in Cigars

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… What if Cigar Futures was a thing. We talk buying futures in tobacco, cigars, brands and companies. In the first hour we light up United Natural Toro in the round while in the second hour we fire up a TAA Exclusive in the Eiroa Dark 11/18. Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Ask The Don, Email of the Week and a peek into the Asylum. 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.

Jun 10, 20231h 59m

Ep 612Cigar Boom Bust 2023 - The After Show

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We have been in the midst of a cigar boom. Is 2023 the year of the cigar boom bust? What can we learn from previous cigar busts? We talk about it 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

Jun 7, 202327 min

Ep 613What Would They Think of Their Cigar Company Now w/ Guest Amanda Micallef

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… What do they think of their companies now? We look back at cigar companies that sold-out, wondering what the founder thinks of it today? We also look at a relatively new company, Micallef Cigars, who have owned & operated lots of other companies. In the first hour we light up the new Micallef Black Toro from The Cigar Authority Care Package while in the second hour we smoke the Micallef Migdalia Petit Corona Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Ask The Don, Email of the Week and a peek into the Asylum. 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.

Jun 3, 20232h 2m

Ep 610What Makes a Great Cigar Commercial? - The After Show

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Justo Eiroa from JRE Tobacco joins us for The After Show. Justo needs a new ad for The Cigar Authority. We discuss what goes into making a good commercial. 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

May 31, 202322 min

Ep 611Cigar Tobacco vs Tobacco with Justo Eiroa of Aladino

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Justo Eiroa is the President of JRE Tobacco – Yes, they make cigars, but they are all about tobacco. Today we talk tobacco. The seeds - the varieties, the primings, and the yields. Which are the best tobaccos and which are the worst. In the first hour we light up the Aladino Corojo from the Cigar Authority Care Package while in the second hour we light up a yet to be decided cigar.. Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Ask The Don, Email of the Week and a peek into the Asylum. 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.

May 27, 20231h 59m

Ep 608So, You Want to Be a Cigar Reviewer? - The After Show

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Did you ever wonder what goes into reviewing a cigar? We talk about the steps involved in crafting a cigar review. 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

May 24, 202324 min

Ep 609Cigar Smoking & Driving With Glen Case of Kristoff Cigars

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Glenn Case is the owner and founder of Kristoff Cigars (and a really nice guy if you don’t piss him off) but we think he has never been on The Cigar Authority. We are going to finally change that stat today as we discuss his near death experience that led to the creation of a new blend. In the first hour we light up a Kristoff Guardrail that is part of the care package while in the second hour we light up another Kristoff in the form of the JT Signature. Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Cigar News, the email of the week and a peek into the Asylum. 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.

May 20, 20231h 59m

Ep 606Is It Me or the Cigar? - The After Show

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This week, we talk about the top 10 problems that consumers have with cigars. Are the problems caused by the consumer or are they manufacturing issues? 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

May 17, 202332 min

Ep 607Is This Cigar Box Worthy?

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… I’m not Worthy… I’m not worthy! Cigars that are… or are NOT Box Worthy – that is the question. We take a look at what makes a cigar box worthy and what you should be looking for when making a box purchase. In the first hour we light up a JD Hightower 6 x 70 from The Cigar Authority Care Package Prime and in the second hour we light up a cigar that was a staple in the cigar industry for a long time, Baccarat in the Rothschild size. Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Cigar News, the email of the week and a peek into the Asylum. 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.

May 13, 20231h 57m

Ep 604Ticketed Cigar Events - The After Show

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Dan Davison joins us on this episode. We talk about ticketed events in general and then focus on cigar events including The New England Cigar Expo. 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

May 10, 202322 min

Ep 605Cigar Battle Royal - Udder Chaos!

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Tickets are on-sale The New England Cigar Expo and Dan Davison, who is putting this together, joins us to tell us some of the details. Also, today we have a Cigar Battle Royal, where 16 Cigars go in the ring but just one survives. In the first hour we light up a Alec Bradley Project 40 from The Cigar Authority Care Package and in the second hour we light up a Rojas Breakfast Taco cigar. Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Cigar News, the email of the week and a peek into the Asylum. 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.

May 6, 20231h 58m

Ep 602A Cigar Offer We Can Refuse - The After Show

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Today’s show has everything you need to know about The New England Cigar Expo. On May 6th, the tickets go on sale. We also address an offer to buy The Cigar Authority. Will the podcast be sold? 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

May 3, 202329 min

Ep 60350 Yes or No Questions for Cigar Manufacturers

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Today - 50 YES or NO Questions for Cigar Manufacturers – and we happen to have 2 manufacturers right here. Joining us today – all the way from the Dominican Republic is Jose Dominguez from Jose Dominguez Cigars AND Carlos Guillermo Gonzalez (Guille) from YaYa Cigars. In the first hour we light up a YaYa Gordo from The Cigar Authority Care Package and in the second hour we light up a Jose Dominguez cigar. Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Cigar News, the email of the week and a peek into the Asylum. 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.

Apr 29, 20232h 2m

Ep 600The Next Generation of Cigar Smokers - The After Show

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Skip Martin and Mike Rosales of RoMa Craft Tabac join us for the After Show. They are the reason The After Show exists. We get feedback on the format of the show, continue the conversation about what manufacturers talk to each other about, and Skip shares a story about a purloined ashtray. We also debate how to build the next generation of cigar smokers. 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

Apr 26, 202350 min

Ep 601What Do Cigar Manufactures Talk About With Each Other?

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… What do cigar manufacturers talk to each other about? We are joined by Mike Rosales & Skip Martin who make up RoMa Craft Cigars as we launch their new cigar.... In the first hour we light up Aquitaine EMH from The Cigar Authority Care Package while in the second hour we unveil and smoke the Volstead 1920. Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Cigar News, the email of the week and a peek into the Asylum. 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.

Apr 22, 20232h 4m

Ep 598Because I’m in the Cigar Industry - The After Show

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Today, the panel shares stories of things that never would have happened if they weren’t in the cigar industry. We talk about people we met or experiences we had that are memorable. 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

Apr 19, 202324 min

Ep 599Succession Plans in the Cigar Industry

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… We have a new cigar to launch, As we plan the succession plan for all the companies and even our show. What does the future hold for all of us? In the first hour we fire up a new cigar set to be released on April 24, the Rojas Elote (Street Corn) Firecracker. While in the second hour we light up the Abuelo Padre from The Cigar Authority Care Package. Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Cigar News, the email of the week and a peek into the Asylum. 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.

Apr 15, 20232h 2m

Ep 596Cigar Tradeshow Discussion - The After Show

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We talk about the cigar trade shows. Some are moving their dates. Will there be too many trade shows happening at the same time of the 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

Apr 12, 202328 min

Ep 597The 2023 Fantasy Cigar Draft

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… It’s the Cigar Draft 2023.. Cigar vs Cigar to create the best damn team of cigars voted by the listeners.... This year Dave vows to win it all, will he? Did he learn from last year what makes our listeners tick? Our draft pool contains 50 cigars, who will have the best team? In the first hour we fire up the an Aging Room Nicaragua from the care package while in the second hour we have a sneak peak of the new Ozgener Aramas cigar which should be released to cigar shops soon. Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Cigar News, the email of the week and a peek into the Asylum. 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.

Apr 8, 20232h 1m

Ep 594TAA Exclusive Cigars - The After Show

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Every year at the TAA, many manufacturers release cigars exclusive to the members of the TAA. We talk about whether there are too many of these and whether it makes sense for retailers. 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

Apr 5, 202323 min

Ep 595Celebrating 13 Years - Is This the End?

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… It’s the friggin Catalina Wine Mixer – It’s the Cigar Authority’s 13th Anniversary Show. Could this be our last? Is the honeymoon finally over? We have a new cigar to celebrate this milestone so come join the party, there's cake and champagne! In the first hour we fire up the 12th Anniversary Limited Edition Lancero while in the second hour we introduce the cigar made just for our 13th celebration! Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Cigar News, the email of the week and a peek into the Asylum. 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.

Apr 1, 20232h 1m

Ep 592What’s in a Cigar Name? - The After Show

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Reinier Lorenzo joins us on The After Show to talk about names of cigars and brands. Does the name really matter? Reinier explains where the name Hot Cakes came from. 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

Mar 29, 202321 min

Ep 593Havana City with Reinier Lorenzo of HVC Cigars

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… HVC is Havana City Cigars, but they are NOT made in Havana City, or even Cuba… but Reinier Lorenzo was. Reinier joins us, and since the last time we had him on the show has his own factory. In the first hour we fire up a HVC Seleccion No. 1 from the care package while in the second hour we spoke a yet to be decided cigar.... Will Reinier bring us something special? Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Cigar News, the email of the week and a peek into the Asylum. 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.

Mar 25, 20232h 0m

Ep 590Top 10 Ways to Fix Your Cigar - The After Show

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Since premium cigars are handmade product, sometimes you can run into issues. On this episode, we talk about ways to fix problems you may encounter with cigars. These tips should help you salvage some of your 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

Mar 22, 202322 min

Ep 591The Top 10 Figurados in the World!

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… When it comes to a cigar - what is a Figurado? What is that different than a Perfecto or a Torpedo. Today we reveal the top 10 figurados cigars in the world! In the first hour we fire up a Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne Torpedo while in the second hour we light up a CLE Corojo 11/18. Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Cigar News, the email of the week and a peek into the Asylum. 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.

Mar 18, 20231h 59m

Ep 588Alternatives to Legendary Cigars - The After Show

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Many cigars were great and then the brands got acquired. At that point, the blends changed, and the cigars were not the same. What new brands might taste like the originals? 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

Mar 15, 202322 min

Ep 589Chocolate Notes in my Cigar! How?

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… There are chocolate notes in my cigar! We’ve tasted it – and some of you have too. You like chocolate... How can you begin to taste it too! We will light up the perfect pair! Plus, How to have Congressional victory for Cigars... YES, you can and MUST fight City Hall We smoke two cigars from the care package with the first being Juarez which was available for prime members while the second cigar of the day will be Elenor Rose. Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Cigar News, the email of the week and a peek into the Asylum. 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.

Mar 11, 20232h 0m

Ep 586Are We Experiencing a Cigar Renaissance? - The After Show

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Micky Pegg joins us on The After Show. We talk about whether there is renewed interest and enthusiasm for cigars. Are things on the upswing? 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

Mar 8, 202324 min

Ep 587What Did They Do Before Cigars?

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… What did they used to do before Cigars? Joining us is Micky Pegg from All Saints Cigars as we light the Explosive Saint Patrick’s Firecracker Cigar. In the first hour we smoke the All Saints St. Patrick's Firecracker followed by the Nestor Miranda Special Selection Connecticut from the Care Package in the second hour. Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Cigar News, the email of the week and a peek into the Asylum. 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 #Firecrackers #MickyPegg

Mar 4, 20231h 59m

Ep 584How Are Cigars Priced? - The After Show

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Did you ever wonder how the price is determined for your favorite cigars? A lot goes into pricing cigars. We cover the things that contribute to the price of 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

Mar 1, 202328 min

Ep 585Annual Cigar Prediction Show 2023 Edition

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Last year Dave predicted that Alec Bradley would be sold, what will he predict this year? It’s the Prediction Show – a yearly look into the future. Who buys who, who goes out of business and even who gets back in business. Mergers, Acquisitions – Smoke and Mirrors. In the first hour we smoke the Nub Maduro from the Care Package while in the second hour we fire up the Olmec from Foundation cigars. Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Cigar News, the email of the week and a peek into the Asylum. Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Cigar News, the email of the week and a peek into the Asylum. 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.

Feb 25, 20232h 0m

Ep 582Presidential Smokers - The After Show

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We just celebrated Presidents Day. A number of presidents smoked cigars. We talk about who they were and how much they smoked. 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

Feb 22, 202321 min