1) Sam Leccia Departs General
Link: http://cigar-coop.com/2016/01/cigar-news-sam-leccia-announces-split-from-general-cigar-company.html
2) House of Emilio Rebrands as Boutiques United
Link: http://cigar-coop.com/2016/01/cigar-news-house-of-emilio-rebrands-as-boutiques-united.html
3) Camacho Ditka Special Game Day Edition Coming for “Big Game”
Link: http://cigar-coop.com/2016/01/cigar-news-camacho-ditka-special-game-day-edition-coming-for-big-game.html
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Note: This was the first segment recorded on our new set. We are still tweaking so please excuse some of the random tid bits (like pay no attention to the drill still in frame :). Please let us know what you think!
Back at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show, Baseball Legend Gary Sheffield launched his debut cigar with Rocky Patel Premium Cigars. Will had a chance to catch up with him for this exclusive interview.
Paul and Will talk about the cigar news this week, including new releases from Oliva and Arturo Fuente, plus an update on FDA cigar regulations.
In this very special Stogie Geeks Shorts, Will catches up with Bobby Newman, Executive Vice President of J.C. Newman Cigar Company. We learn about Newman family's rich history in the cigar business, relationship with Arturo Fuente Cigars, and some insights into what is happening with the various lines. Special thanks to Craig Cass and Tinderbox Charlotte for making this very special interview possible.
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Paul and Will run through the list of Paul's Top Ten Cigars for 2015! Paul's list includes cigars of all different shapes, sizes, price points, and strength.
Paul, Will and Stogie Santa talk about cigar gifts!
This week we interview Omar De Frias from Fratello cigars!
This episode, Paul and Will talk to Tony Gomez and John Carney from La Flor Dominicana about creating the La Flor Dominicana Special Football Edition 2016 cigar.
This week Paul covers almost every rating, everything from a try one to an Oasis. Will does a flavored cigar and we do a contest!
In this segment we talk about cigar top 10 and top 25 lists. How do you
create a list? What can you learn from reading all of these lists? How
do people review cigars that go on the list? What was Will's #1 cigar of
2015?
Robert Holt from Southern Draw Cigars joins us. In this interview we talk about the history of the company, all of the current offerings from Southern Draw including blend details and cigar culture
Paul, Will and Stogie Santa reveal 4 unbanded cigars smoked this week, talk about the Arturo Fuente Opus X Oro Oscuro release and much more!
Cigar smoking is a community aspect. In this Debonaire Ideal segment, Paul and Dave discuss what to do to welcome the new cigar smoker into your shop. For a list of cigar retailers that carry Debonaire Cigars, visit stogiegeeks.com/debonaire.
Paul and Will go over 10 questions all about Corojo, from history, uses by different manufacturers, hybrids and more!
Clint Aaron is the president of 262 Cigars. To commemorate the 5-year anniversary of the company, Clint is releasing a special project called "Suit & Tie". Clint joins the Stogie Geeks to talk about his favorite cigar sizes and new releases! Featuring Paul Asadoorian, Stogie Santa and William Cooper.
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You have waited patiently for this, we test the knowledge of Stogie Santa with our cigar trivia questions and also reveal the answers. Watch to see if Stogie Santa scores higher than Will.
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Our surprise guest, Paul Joyal from Mr. J's Havana Smoke shop drops by. Paul Joyal was one of the Stogie Geeks first interviewees and has been a long time supporter of the Stogie Geeks show. We talk about bonding over cigars, sports, and free wifi.
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Our friend David Garofalo makes his Stogie Geeks debut. Dave wears many hats - running the Two Guys Smoke Shop stores in Rhode Island, distributing products with United Cigars, and as co-host of The Cigar Authority radio program. We also have Dave take a stab at the Stogie Geeks 20 questions.
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Hector Alfonso, Factory Manager for Erik Espinosa's La Zona factory makes his Stogie Geeks debut. We learn Hector's role at La Zona and discuss some of the offerings that have come out of that factory during the past year.
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We catch up with the Havana Cigar Club's Todd LaScola. Todd gives us an update on happenings at the HCC - including plans for a new location in Cumberland, Rhode Island. Todd also participates in our 20 Question Cigar Trivia.
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We bring Phil Zanghi back and receive a virtual tour of the factory. Phil gives us some insight on a tour he took in Califorina, selling cigars. Phil is also joined by Jean-Michel Louis of Saga Cigars. Stogie Santa joins Paul and Will in the studio as a part of this segment.
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With nearly twenty years of experience, Cigar Maker Victor Vitale has gained an expert’s knowledge of the cigar industry. Victor joins us today to talk about some of his recent line extensions. Paul can't resist a plug to the Patriots either.
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Of course we bring back Glynn from the CRA! He joins us to give us an update on what is happening on The Hill. Be sure to sign up for a membership with the CRA at http://www.cigarrights.org/
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Our first feature interview is with a fan favorite, Dave Burck. Dave joins us to talk about the cigar market and culture in Australia. Dave also takes our 20 questions regarding cigar trivia. These questions are not for the faint of heart. Be sure to check out http://cigarjukebox.com/ for Dave's podcast.
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