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Ep 533The Cigar Industry Graveyard

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire... The cigar industry graveyard. Where cigars go to die - and the brands that has happened too. It’s the Ugly truth and we have it for you! Special guest William Cooper a.k.a. Cigar Coop will be joining us. We will fire up a cigar from The Cigar Authority care package in the first hour; Studio 21 #4 Churchill. In the second hour we will fire up the United Cigar/Foundation Cigar collaboration; Wiseman Maduro Firecracker. Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Ask the Don, 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.

Aug 27, 20222h 4m

Ep 530Tales of Cigar Rappers - The After Show

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Eric Newman joins us in the studio. We talk with Eric about meeting a famous dog and Dave’s got his own tale of almost making a unique cigar. 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 24, 202223 min

Ep 531The Cigars That Built America with Eric Newman of JC Newman

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire... Today – we are going back in time – actually beginning 3 centuries ago… to The Cigars that Built America. Joining us is “The Cigar Historian” Eric Newman - President of J C Newman – America’s Oldest Cigar Factory. We will fire up a cigar from The Cigar Authority care package in the first hour; Brick House Double Connecticut Mighty Mighty. In the second hour we will fire up the re-release of the Black Diamond which is part of the Diamond Crown portfolio. Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Ask the Don, 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.

Aug 20, 20222h 7m

Ep 528New Cigar Arrivals - The After Show

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A lot of new cigars are introduced at PCA each year. Dave ordered a lot and now they are all starting to arrive. What are the new cigars we are exited about? 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 17, 202228 min

Ep 52915 Things You Didn’t Know About The Cigar Authority

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire... 15 things or more - you didn’t know (and some didn’t need to know) about The Cigar Authority and its hosts! What will surprise you, what won't surprise you... Tune in to hear things about the hosts that will shock you!! We will fire up a cigar from The Cigar Authority care package in the first hour; All Saints St Francis Habano. In the second hour we will fire up a Las Calaveras from Crowned Heads... Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Ask the Don, 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.

Aug 13, 20221h 59m

Ep 526Cigar of the Month Clubs - The After Show

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Cigar of the month clubs have been around since the 90’s. How do they all compare? Are some better than others? What is the purpose of The Cigar Authority Care Package? 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 10, 202222 min

Ep 527Smoking Cigars Backwards vs Frontwards

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire... What Side should I light? Lighting and Smoking a Torpedo Cigar frontwards and backwards. Let’s experiment and see what the difference really is. We light up two cigars from the Care Package (one is Prime), at the same time with a twist. We light them from opposite ends to see how and if they change the flavor profile. Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Ask the Don, 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.

Aug 6, 20222h 1m

Ep 524Dead or Alive in the Cigar Industry - The After Show

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Dave has 30 questions for Mr. Jonathan and Ed. Which things within the cigar industry are dead and which are alive? 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 3, 202232 min

Ep 525Maduro Cigars – Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Don’t be Afraid of the dark – Dark Cigars that are mild, smooth and sweet, like they are supposed to be! We share some our favorites and tell you why you shouldn’t be afraid of the dark. In the first hour we light up the Avo Classic Maduro while in the second hour we light up the La Gianna Maduro. Both are in 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, Ask the Don, 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. As always you can find many of the cigars we smoke at https://www.2guyscigars.com. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the show via Apple Podcasts and Podbean.

Jul 30, 20222h 0m

Ep 522Is the New Cuba Aliados Worth Buying? - The After Show

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Today, we’re talking about Cuba Aliados. It’s back after a long absence. There are 2 versions of it, but Dave didn’t buy either. Why 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/.

Jul 27, 202226 min

Ep 523What Makes the Cigar Industry Unique w/ Dan Thompson of Micallef Cigars

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… He came from outside the cigar industry, but Dan Thompson has found a home in our Industry. He serves as the President of Micallef Cigars and we discuss what makes the cigar industry unique along with all things Micallef! In the first hour we light up the Micallef Migdalia Toro from the Care Package as well as something unique 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, Ask the Don, 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. As always you can find many of the cigars we smoke at https://www.2guyscigars.com. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the show via Apple Podcasts and Podbean.

Jul 23, 20222h 0m

Ep 520Cigar Collaborations - The After Show

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At the 2022 PCA trade show, there were a lot of collaboration cigars. We talk about some of them. Why are there so many of them and are they good for the 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/.

Jul 20, 202222 min

Ep 521Dave Is Back From PCA 2022 with New Cigars, Rumors & More!

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Ed Sullivan and David Garofalo are back from PCA 2022 and they have a lot to talk about! It was Ed’s first time there and he will let us know if it was everything he thought it was! In the first hour Dave throws down 4 cigars that he did not buy yet from the show. We choose a cigar and weigh in if he made the right decision or not! In the second hour we light up something that he brought in for the first time and we let him know if he made the right decision! Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Ask the Don, 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. As always you can find many of the cigars we smoke at https://www.2guyscigars.com.

Jul 16, 20222h 2m

Ep 518News in the Cigar Industry - The After Show

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It’s been a long time since The Cigar Authority had a cigar news segment, today Barry and Mr Jonathan discuss current Cigar industry news. 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 13, 202221 min

Ep 519Cigar Tobaccos and What They Taste Like

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire... This week we look to redeem ourselves from the last time Dave left one of us in charge of the show. Dave will check in with Ed Sullivan and this week we dig into the history and flavor characteristics of specific tobaccos. In the first hour we light up the RoMaCraft Cromagnon Aquitaine Pestera Muierilar, from The Cigar Authority Care Package. In the second hour we light up the new Aladino Classic. Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Ask the Don, 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. #Tobacco #Tasting #Cigars

Jul 9, 20221h 54m

Ep 516Which Cigars Should a Retailer Bring in? - The After Show

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What should retailers be shopping for at the Premium Cigar Association (PCA)? It’s not necessarily just new cigars. What does Dave look at when he goes to the PCA? You need to bring in what your customers want. 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 6, 202223 min

Ep 517TCA Boom! 4 Alarm Firecracker Show

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Its 4th of July Weekend so we will light up 4 different Firecrackers Cigars AND We are just days away from our Cigar Trade Show – so we will prepare for that. PLUS we have news on an upcoming Firecracker Release! In the first hour we light up the United Firecracker, from The Cigar Authority Care Package. Then on each half hour we will light up another Firecracker! It’s going to be explosive! Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Ask the Don, 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. As always you can find many of the cigars we smoke at https://www.2guyscigars.com. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the show via Apple Podcasts and Podbean.

Jul 2, 20222h 0m

Ep 514Which Cigars Should a Retailer Drop Before a Trade Show? - The After Show

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What dilemmas do retailers face when deciding which lines to drop? Is it as easy as just getting rid of the slow movers?........the answer may surprise you. 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 29, 202220 min

Ep 515Digging Deep in Dave’s Humidor

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire... Dave decided to go through his humidors and catalog what's in them. He shares with us what rare and no longer made cigars he's held on to as well as some personal favorites. In the first hour we light up the Buffalo Ten Maduro and in the second hour Dave pulls something from his collection that we light up. Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Ask the Don, 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. #BuffaloTen #Humidor #Cigars

Jun 25, 20222h 0m

Ep 512Are Acquisitions Good for the Cigar Industry? - The After Show

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Matt Booth and Room 101 were acquired by STG (Forged). Will there be more acquisitions and does this hurt 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/.

Jun 22, 202221 min

Ep 513Boom! Goes The Firecracker with Nelson Alfonso

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Its Father’s Day Weekend and our special guest is Nelson Alfonso from Selected Tobacco – Makers of Atabey, Byron and Bandolero along with his son Fabio. We launch the 2022 Firecracker – The Bandolero Firecracker and spill the beans of some of the new cigars from Nelson Alfonso. In the first hour we light up the Bandolero Firecracker which goes on sale Monday at 10am Eastern Time and in the second hour we get a sneak peak at the new Alfonso which is set to make its debut at PCA 2022. Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Ask the Don, 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. As always you can find many of the cigars we smoke at https://www.2guyscigars.com. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the show via Apple Podcasts and Podbean.

Jun 18, 20222h 2m

Ep 511What New Products Will Be at PCA? - The After Show

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We discuss some of the new things that will be at TCA. Which ones sound like things that Dave should buy? 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 15, 202226 min

Ep 510Cigar Smoking Etiquette

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… We discuss cigar smoking etiquette… Whether you are new to cigar smoking or a pro… What to-do and what Not to-do… that is the question and we have an answer. In the first hour we light up the Montosa Maduro from the care package and in the second hour we fire the Terra Nova Dark Fired Kentucky… Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, 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. As always you can find many of the cigars we smoke at https://www.2guyscigars.com. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the show via Apple Podcasts and Podbean.

Jun 11, 20222h 6m

Ep 508The Cigar Boom is Officially Over - The After Show

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When there’s a downturn in the cigar industry, the retailer sees it first. What is Dave seeing now and what does it 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

Jun 8, 202222 min

Ep 509Dissecting Cigars – Guess What We Find Inside!

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Dissecting a cigar from outside-in. Most people never see this done because you must destroy a cigar to see what’s inside, but Dave does it all the time… How else can you see it inside? And when you do, what can you learn from looking from the inside-out. In the first hour we light up the Garofalo Family Legacy Connecticut Toro while in the second hour we take a look at The Lost Angel 2022 TAA Exclusive from Crowned Heads. Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, 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. As always you can find many of the cigars we smoke at https://www.2guyscigars.com. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the show via Apple Podcasts and Podbean.

Jun 4, 20221h 56m

Ep 506Fallout from Dave’s Greatest Interview - The After Show

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We review the reviews on last week’s show. While it’s overwhelmingly positive, there’s always one in the bunch. 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 1, 202222 min

Ep 507The Cigar Authority Trivia

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… It’s Trivia Day on The Cigar Authority. Questions, Answers and 22 Prizes to give away. To be eligible to win join on YouTube, Facebook, or our website. We will share details on the show so be sure to tune in LIVE!… In the first hour we light up the La Mezcla Cubana from the care package and in the second hour we fire the new look Studio 21… Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, 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. As always you can find many of the cigars we smoke at https://www.2guyscigars.com. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the show via Apple Podcasts and Podbean.

May 28, 20221h 57m

Ep 504Cigar Etiquette for Your BBQ - The After Show

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You are having a BBQ. What should you be doing as a host to prepare? Which cigars are you going to provide for your guests? 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 25, 202222 min

Ep 505The Interview Dave Has Been Waiting His Whole Life to Get!

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Dave always says that he had a cigar named after him BUT as he looks closer, it was made for his family. Today we smoke cigars in honor of his family, and you will learn more than you ever wanted to know about The Garofalo’s…. Because today… it is The Interview he’s been waiting for his whole career to do. In the first hour we light up the Garofalo Family Legacy Maduro from the care package and in the second hour we fire the Garofalo La Famiglia Maduro plus we might have a special offer you can’t refuse on the show… Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, 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. As always you can find many of the cigars we smoke at https://www.2guyscigars.com. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the show via Apple Podcasts and Podbean.

May 21, 20221h 58m

Ep 502Is it Time to Diversify or Focus in the Cigar Industry? - The After Show

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Things are starting to slow down in the cigar industry. What’s the right way to react to this? Should the industry be diversifying or focusing on what they currently do? 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 18, 202222 min

Ep 503Are We Really Cigar Media?

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Are We Really Cigar Media? Is there such a thing as “Cigar Media.” We hear the term Cigar Media thrown around but aren’t we all just opinions? It’s Time to debate the people who debate the most… the Bloggers! In the first hour we light up the Terra Nova Araperique Belicoso from the Care Package and in the second hour we light up an advance release of YaYa which will make it’s debut at the 2022 PCA Trade show in July. 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. As always you can find many of the cigars we smoke at https://www.2guyscigars.com. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the show via Apple Podcasts and Podbean.

May 14, 20221h 58m

Ep 500Cigar Event Etiquette - The After Show

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You stop in at your local brick and mortar, and there’s a cigar event going on. Do you feel obligated to buy something? Should you buy something from the event sponsor? 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 11, 202225 min

Ep 501The Cigar Casualty of War

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… We discuss the story of a cigar company that went up in flames because of a war they were never part of. Additionally we share the winner of the 2022 Cigar Draft! This week we will light up two cigars from the care package… Hammer + Sickle Tradicion and Hermitage Toro. 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. This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… We discuss the story of a cigar company that went up in flames because of a war they were never part of. Additionally we share the winner of the 2022 Cigar Draft! On the show we will light up two cigars from the care package… Hammer + Sickle Tradicion and Hermitage Toro. Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Ask the Don, the Email of the Week and a peek into the Asylum. As always you can find many of the cigars we smoke at https://www.2guyscigars.com. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the show via Apple Podcasts and Podbean

May 7, 20221h 58m

Ep 498The Beginning of the End for Flavored Cigars?- The After Show

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On this episode, we talk about the latest from the FDA on flavored cigars. Is this really the end of flavored cigars? We also take a look at how Cuban cigars prices are likely to change. How will this impact us in the U.S.? 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 4, 202223 min

Ep 499Cigar Slang with Justo Eiroa of JRE Tobacco / Aladino

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire... There is Slang that cigar people know, that the average person has no idea what it means. There may even be some Cigar Slang that we don’t even know – but our guest knows it all! From JRE Cigars – makers of Aladino, Justo Eiroa joins us today as we talk Cigar Slang. In the first hour we will light up a cigar from the Care Package it's the Aladino Cameroon Robusto. While in the second hour we will light up something made by Justo Eiroa for United Cigars; Abuelo. Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Ask the Don, 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 30, 20221h 57m

Ep 496Wokeness in the Cigar Industry- The After Show

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Is the cigar industry becoming too woke? What is changing and is it making things better or worse? 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 27, 202221 min

Ep 497Top 25 Most Offensive Cigar Names

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… In this “WOKE society” we live-in, people get offended by everything. Whatever happened to “Sticks & Stones will Break My Bones, but Names will Never Hurt Me”? Especially a Cigar Name! But today – we reveal the Top 25 Most Offensive Cigar Brands. In the first hour we will light up a cigar from the Care Package it’s the HVC Black Friday 2021. While in the second hour we will light up something new to the shelf in EPC Short Run 2022. Join us for all of this and the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Ask the Don, the Email of the Week and a peek into the Asylum. As always you can find many of the cigars we smoke at https://www.2guyscigars.com. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the show via Apple Podcasts and Podbean.

Apr 23, 20221h 59m

Ep 494Cigar Geeks: Good or Bad for a Brand? - The After Show

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What is a harbinger customer? Are these the customers you want for your cigar brand? On today’s episode we look at whether some customers pick products that are destined for failure. 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 20, 202225 min

Ep 495The Cigar Authority Cigar Draft 2022

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… The draft has been going on in sports for many years, but today – the first time for cigars on The Cigar Authority! It’s The Cigar Draft 2022 … In the first hour we will light up a cigar from the Care Package, the Montosa Natural Churchill while in the second hour we will light up a cigar that we drafted… 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. As always you can find many of the cigars we smoke at https://www.2guyscigars.com. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the show via Apple Podcasts and Podbean.

Apr 16, 20222h 0m

Ep 492What Are Cigar Brands Worth? - The After Show

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Is there value to cigar brands? We talk to Noel Rojas from Rojas Cigars about building a brand and how to create something of value. Is an emotional connection important? 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 13, 202233 min

Ep 493Also Known As… Cigar Companies & The Brands Behind Them!

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… “A-K-A” is Also Known As… but not many people know cigar companies by their brand names. The company is NOT the cigar brand all the time. Who are the real companies behind the brands? But before we get to that, we welcome Noel Rojas to show. He is a cigar manufacturer who left Cuba to follow his dreams. You might not know him yet, but he is someone to watch. In the first hour we light up the Rojas Bluebonnets Corona Gorda while in the second hour we smoke a cigar that celebrates baseball. It’s the United Cigars Stadium Series II, a joint project wit C.L.E. 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. As always you can find many of the cigars we smoke at https://www.2guyscigars.com. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the show via Apple Podcasts and Podbean.

Apr 9, 20221h 58m

Ep 490TCA 12th Anniversary - The After Show

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We have all the attendees in studio for The After Show. They have submitted questions and suggestions that we will answer for them. The questions have not been prescreened, so who knows what will happen? 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 6, 202230 min

Ep 491The Cigar Authority 12th Anniversary LIVE

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… 12 Years Ago (in 2010) – Dave had a crazy idea to start a podcast and he wasn’t even sure what a podcast was. Today – our studio audience flew from around the world, to join us as we celebrate 12 years of the show! It’s the figgin’ Catalina Wine Mixer on steroids… The Cigar Authority’s 12 Year Anniversary! In the first hour we light up a cigar that made specifically for this special event. It was labeled a Surprise Cigar in the care package and today we tell you what that cigar is as we light em up, light em up, light em up! In the second hour we light up another cigar with our studio audience in the Fleur de la Reine Cinq Maduro. 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. As always you can find many of the cigars we smoke at https://www.2guyscigars.com. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the show via Apple Podcasts and Podbean.

Apr 2, 20221h 58m

Ep 488Side by Side Cigar Magazine Comparison - The After Show

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In this episode, we compare the latest issues of Cigar Afficionado and Cigar Journal. What are the differences between the two? Which one has more cigar content? 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 30, 202227 min

Ep 489Talking? With Micky Pegg from All Saints Cigars

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… The Brand is All Saints – and they have only been around for three years and have already been a contender for the Cigar of the Year twice including their big win for Cigar of the Year 2021. The Co-Founder of the company Micky Pegg is here with us to answer some tough questions, maybe. In the first hour we light up the All Saints Cigars St. Francis Colorado from the care package. Dave is saying this cigar is better than the last two and now is your chance to weigh in and let us know if he is off his rocker. It’s also one of those weird weeks where we have a second cigar from the care package in Rocky Patel Vintage 2006 Bala TAA LE. 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. As always you can find many of the cigars we smoke at https://www.2guyscigars.com. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the show via Apple Podcasts and Podbean.

Mar 26, 20221h 57m

Ep 486Choosing the Right Cigar for a Cigar Shop - The After Show

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As a cigar shop owner, how do you decide which cigars you should bring into the shop? What goes into this decision? How do you make sure that what you choose to sell will succeed? 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 23, 202223 min

Ep 487Shocking Stories of the Most Iconic Cigar Brands

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… We share personal shocking stories of some of the biggest names EVER in the cigar industry. Some really ugly stuff you probably never heard! You might be shocked & surprised! In the first hour we light up the H Upmann Vintage Cameroon Torpedo from The Cigar Authority Care Package while in the second hour we dig deep into Dave’s vault as we fire up a Macanudo Vintage 1988 II. 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. As always you can find many of the cigars we smoke at https://www.2guyscigars.com. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the show via Apple Podcasts and Podbean.

Mar 19, 20221h 56m

Ep 484Is Baseball Still America’s Favorite Pastime? - The After Show

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Why is baseball America’s pastime when you can’t even smoke cigars at a game? Has football overtaken baseball as America’s pastime? 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 16, 202225 min

Ep 485America’s Favorite Pastime & Cigars

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This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Did we see into the future? We had this show scheduled for months and Baseball has reached a labor agreement. We welcome Radhames “Ram” Rodriguez from El Artista Cigars to the show as we talk about America’s favorite pastime & cigars! In the first hour we light up arguably the best cigar with athlete ties… Big Papi The Slugger from David Ortiz while on deck for the second hour is the Stadium Series I, a cigar made by Asylum exclusively for United 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. As always you can find many of the cigars we smoke at https://www.2guyscigars.com. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the show via Apple Podcasts and Podbean.

Mar 12, 20221h 54m

Ep 482What Are the Ideal Hours for a Cigar Store to Be Open? - The After Show

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If it were up to you, what hours would you want a cigar shop to be open? What is the right thing for cigar shop owners? Is there some number of hours that makes the most sense for the 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 and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

Mar 9, 202227 min