The Cigar Authority
Episodes
Talking to Three Attendees at the Anniversary Cigar Event - The After Show
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded live at the Cigar Authority's 16th Anniversary event. We recorded the show in The American Room at the J.C. Newman factory i...
The Cigar Authority's 16th Anniversary Show Live from Tampa
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's The Cigar Authority's 16th Anniversary Show Live From Tampa, Florida at the JC Newman Cigar Factory! We are celebrating our sweet sixteen with TC...
10 Reasons Why People Collect Cigars - The After Show
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Some people collect cigars and many don't. What are some of the reasons people become collectors? The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcas...
AVO"s 100th Birthday and Cuba's Cigar Future With Colin Ganley
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, we celebrate Avo Uvezian's 100th birthday & discuss Cuba's future with Colin Ganley of Experience Cuban Culture!...
Do You Ask Your Brick and Mortar for Cigars They Don’t Carry? - The After Show
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, we’re discussing whether you should tell your retailer about cigars you want them to carry? Does it make a differe...
TCA 2026 Cigar Survey Results
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, the results are in! It's the 2026 Cigar TCA Survey Results! We have all your answers, lets break it down while we sm...
2026 Predictions for The Cigar Authority Show - The After Show
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We gave you all the predictions on the main show. For the After Show, we’ll continue with the predictions, but they’ll be focused on The Cigar Aut...
2026 Cigar Predictions Show
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, it's the Annual Cigar Predictions Show 2026! One of our most exciting shows of the year is back & Dave's got his...
18 Reasons NOT to Listen to The Cigar Authority - The After Show
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s After Show, we give you 18 reasons not to listen to The Cigar Authority. You can probably come up with some of your own. The Cigar Author...
Introducing Micallef White Cigars
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, Amanda Micallef is here to let us know everything is not black & white when it comes to Micallef Cigars! We're s...
Cigar Tariffs - The After Show
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, we’re looking at the latest Supreme Court decision on tariffs. What does it mean? The Cigar Authority is a member ...
The Story Behind Culebra Cigars
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, we tell the Story of Culebra Cigars! Culebras are possibly the most interesting cigar shape in the world, not only i...
Cigar News - The After Show
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, we’re talking about some of the biggest news stories from last week. We’ll discuss the stories and what they rea...
What's Next for the Cigar Hall of Fame?
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority we ask, what's next for The Cigar Hall of Fame!? Introduced in 2023, The Cigar Hall of Fame recognizes legendary ciga...
Empty Nest Full Humidor - The After Show
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s After Show, we’re exploring whether empty nesters will account for the next boom in the cigar industry. We explore this intriguing topi...
The Big Cigar Event Announcement
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, it's the Event Announcement with Dan Davison of The Ash Holes! Mark your Calendars for September 25 & 26 to come...
Who Guessed Cigar Journal’s Best New Cigar of the Year? - The After Show
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On a previous After Show, Dave, Jonathan and Ed guess what would be Cigar Journal’s New Cigar of the year. Did anyone get it right? The Cigar Author...
The Cigar Authority 2026 Survey
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, it’s the 2026 TCA Survey! The most important data in cigars is back once again for 2026! The guys will go over the...
Cigar of the Year Consensus List - The After Show
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Every year, Halfwheel publishes the consensus list of cigars for the previous year. Some lists are excluded. We look into the reasons they do not cons...
Budget Friendly Alternatives to Premium Cigar Brands
24 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, we're talking premium cigar brands vs their friendly value knockoff cigar brand! Cigar prices keep climbing but we'r...
Cigar Trip to Madrid - The After Show
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Oliver are just back from Nelson Alfonso’s new facility in Madrid. They’ll share some behind the scenes information. The Cigar Authority ...
Firecracker Cigar Announcement
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, it's the 2026 Firecracker Announcement with Oliver Nivaud of United Cigars! Oliver is back for his annual unveiling ...
Will Venezuela Situation Affect Cigar Producing Countries? - The After Show
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With the removal of Maduro in Venezuela, will the U.S. turn its eye toward Cuba or Nicaragua? How might that affect the cigar industry? The Cigar Auth...
The State of the Cigar Industry Address 2026
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, it's the State of The Cigar Industry Address 2026! One of our most popular & insightful annual shows has returne...
Should Cigar Retailers Collaborate More? - The After Show
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re discussing an article in PCA magazine about a lounge in Idaho. Why don’t more cigar retailers collaborate? We talk about ways retailers coul...
A Year of Cigar Reviews
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, we talk about the cigar reviews our STARS reviewers conducted this year. We also have a number of special announceme...
Who Picked the Cigar of the Year? - The After Show
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a previous After Show, we predicated the winning cigar for Cigar Aficionado. Who, if anyone, got it right? The Cigar Authority is a member of the U...
Announcing the 2025 Cigar of the Year
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, we announce the 2025 Cigar of the Year. This is the only one that matters. In the first hour, we'll be smoking the 2...
Latest Cigar News - The After Show
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s After Show, Tony V joins us to talk about cigar news and whatever else may come up. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast...
Cigar Highlights of 2025 from Dave's Office
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, we talk about some of the interesting cigar things that happened in 2025. In the first hour, we'll be smoking someth...
What Hot and What’s Not in 2025 - The After Show
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s After Show, we’re starting our review of 2025. We’re going to look at what was hot and what was not in the cigar world. The Cigar Aut...
Who Has the Most Friends in the Cigar Industry?
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, we ask who has the most friends in the cigar industry!? Friends come in all forms, some in person, some virtual, but...
What Does Restructuring Mean in the Cigar Industry - The After Show
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s After Show, we’re talking about a recent restructuring at a cigar company. What are the possible reasons for this? The Cigar Authority ...
Cigar Blending Seminar
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, it's a Cigar Blending Seminar with Terence Reilly of Aganorsa Leaf! Blending cigars isn't as easy as it looks, Teren...
Politics Changing the Cigar Industry - The After Show
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s After Show, we will talk about how politics is changing the cigar industry. Honduras is holding elections. Tariffs have been levied. Now,...
Come On Baby, Light My Cigar
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This Week on The Cigar Authority, Come On Baby...Light My Cigar!? We're talking all the different ways to light cigars! We'll talk the correct ways, &...
What Will the Cigar of Year Be in Cigar Journal and Cigar Aficionado? - The After Show
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s After Show, we will predict what the cigar of the year winners will be in the two biggest cigar magazines. Let’s see if we can get it r...
2025 Cigar of the Year Contenders
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, it's the 2025 Contenders Show! Today we will announce the 2025 Contenders for The Cigar of The Year! Lots of new cig...
A Day in the Life of a Cigar Rep - The After Show
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s After Show, we tackle a user question. Kevin wants to know more about what cigar reps do on a day to day basis. We provide some insight. ...
The Right Cigar Humidor for You
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, we ask what's the right humidor for you!? With winter months coming fast it's the perfect time to talk humidors &...
Cigar Humidity as the Seasons Change - The After Show
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The temperatures are falling. What does this mean for the humidity of cigars? We talk about what you need to be aware of. The Cigar Authority is a mem...
U.S.A. Cigar Market vs the World!
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, we're talking the US Cigar Market vs The World with Michael Cappellini of Toscano Cigars! We know what the US Cigar ...
All in the Cigar Family - The After Show
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s After Show, we’re talking with Anthony Ambeliotis! We discuss his role at the family’s various businesses and how he got into cigars....
New Cigar Shop Owners: Pitfalls, Hiccups, and Surprises!
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, we're talking about New Cigar Shop Owners with Nick Ambeliotis! Nick is a highly successful entrepreneur that just o...
The War on Cigars in CA Continues - The After Show
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It seems like California is going to war against nicotine. However, it seems directed only at smoking. Why would they be doing this. We have some theo...
The Cigar Inventors! Who Created What?!
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, we're talking about the Cigar Inventors & ask who created what!? Over the years there have been lots of innovati...
Cigar Battles - The After Show
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s After Show, we’ve got comedian Tony V. We’re talking about some hypothetical batters between the Kiss Army and the Perdomo Army, Ciga...
May We Recommend a Cigar for You?
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, we ask: may we recommend a cigar for you!? We smoke alot of cigars here on the show but we want to give you some rec...
Prisoners Rolling Cigars - The After Show
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s After Show, we talk about Cuba using prisoners to roll cigars. It’s not just a couple of guys. It’s 400-500. What other things do pri...
Stupid Cigar Complaints
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, it's the Stupid Cigar Complaints Show with Brett Bowersox of Crowned Heads Cigars! After 40 years of being in retail...
Cigar Distribution - The After Show
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s After Show, we talk about cigar distribution. This is a critical part of getting cigars into your hands, but it’s not often talked abou...
How to Start a Cigar Collection
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, we're talking how to start a cigar collection! There are so many sought after cigars, but what are the ones you shou...
There Will Never Be a Two Guys Cigars in Texas - The After Show
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, we're Talking Tobacco with John Deans owner of Madre Tierra Cigars! We're doing a deep dive talking about tobacco ty...
Talking about Cigar Tobacco
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, we're Talking Tobacco with John Deans owner of Madre Tierra Cigars! We're doing a deep dive talking about tobacco ty...
Cigar Trouble in California - The After Show
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, we talk about the latest cigar atrocity coming out of California. What does it mean? Does it spell trouble for other states? The Ci...
The Cigar Apprentice
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, it's The Cigar Apprentice with Travis Rodd! Travis is a STAR Reviewer & has been working as the first intern for...
2025 New England Cigar Expo Wrap Up - The After Show
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, Dan Davison joins us to discuss the 2025 New Englan Cigar Expo. What worked well? Were there any disasters? Do we think there's a c...
2025 New England Cigar Expo Show
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, it's The 2025 Expo Show After Dark! The 2025 New England Cigar Expo has just ended & the guys have a lot to say ...
A Look at the Latest Issue of Cigar Journal - The After Show
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, we discuss the latest issue of Cigar Journal. There’s at least one article you won’t want to miss. The Cigar Authority is a mem...
Getting Ready for The New England Cigar Expo
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, we're getting ready for The New England Cigar Expo! The 2025 Expo is just one week away & we're letting you know...
Cigar Event Review - PulpitFest - The After Show
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, Dave and Ed talk about the CigarPulpit experience. What was good and what needed improvement? The Cigar Authority is a member of th...
The World of Cigars with Jorge Maique
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, we're talking The World of Cigars with Jorge Maique of Casa Carrillo Cigars! Jorge Maique has been everywhere in cig...
Is There Something Funny About Cigar Smoking? - The After Show
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, Dan Davison and Tony V join us to talk about cigars and comedy. Why did so many comedians smoke cigars back in the day? The Cigar A...
Cigar Events - Past, Present and Future
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, we're talking Cigar Events-Past, Present, & Future with Comedian Tony V & Dan Davison of The Ash Holes! Neit...
Are Women Taking Over the Cigar Industry? - The After Show
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, we follow up on the discussion about women and cigars from last week’s episode of the The Ashholes. Are women poised to take ov...
The History of Cameroon Tobacco and Cigars
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, it's the Story of Cameroon Tobacco! Cameroon wrapper is one of the rarest & most difficult cigar tobaccos to wor...
What’s Happening with Cigar Tariffs? - The After Show
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, we look into the current state of tariffs. How does this affect the cigar industry? We talk about some of the possible consequences...
Low Priced Cigars - $10 and Under
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, we're talking low priced cigars under $10, they're harder to find now than you think! With tariffs & prices on t...
Ask Dave Anything about 2 Guys Cigars - The After Show
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, Mr. Jonathan and Ed ask Dave questions about the 40 years of Two Guys Smoke Shop. Dave said they can ask him anything! The Cigar Au...
Two Guys Smoke Shop - A Cigar Story
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on a the Cigar Authority it’s the story of Two Guys Smoke Shop! Dave tells us the 40 year history of Two Guys Smoke Shop from starting in ...
Relocating a Cigar Business - The After Show
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, they taxed me out of the state!! Eric Drazin a cigar retailer formerly in California tells his story of being taxed ...
Cigar Taxes Drove Me Out of the State
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, they taxed me out of the state!! Eric Drazin a cigar retailer formerly in California tells his story of being taxed ...
New Cigars and Contenders for 2025 - The After Show
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, Dan Davison joins us to talk about what new cigars have come out so far this year. We also speculate about which new cigars may be ...
Cigar Rolling with Francisco Almonte
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, it's Cigar Rolling Live with Francisco Almonte of DBL Cigars! Francisco is a legendary cigar roller turned brand own...
Three Letters in and Out of the Cigar Industry - The After Show
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, we talk about 3 letter acronyms in and out of the cigar industry. We might even talk about some with fewer or more letters. The Cig...
2025 Cigar Draft
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, it’s the 2025 Cigar Draft! 48 cigars are on the board and we have to pick the best pack with a salary cap of $133....
The Do’s and Don’ts for Cigar Podcasting - The After Show
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, we continue talking about how to make a great cigar podcast. We share some practical tips we’ve picked up in almost 15 years of p...
How to Do a Cigar Podcast
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, we'll be talking about how to do a cigar podcast. The Cigar Authority has been publishing episodes for over 15 years...
JC Newman Cigar Factory Experiences - The After Show
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ed is just back from El Reloj in Ybor City. On this episode of The After Show, we talk about the experience and why every serious cigar smoker should ...
Who Was Zino Davidoff?
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, Who Was Zino Davidoff? Law Ream of Zino Cigars is here & we're talking all things Zino Davidoff the cigar pionee...
More Questions and Answers with Eric Newman - The After Show
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Newman joins us on today’s After Show. This is a continuation of the regular show. Eric brought so many stories that we couldn’t fit them all...
Philosophies and Stories in the Cigar World
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, it's Philosophies & Stories In The Cigar World with Eric Newman of J.C. Newman Cigars! Eric always comes up this...
Is There Still Anything Worth Reading in the Cigar Industry - The After Show
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do people consume cigar content? We talk about the various ways and whether anyone really wants to read anymore. The Cigar Authority is a member o...
Father and Daughter in Cigars
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, it's Father & Daughter in Cigars with Al & Amanda Micallef! What's it like working with your dad or daughter...
What’s New in the Cigar Industry? - The After Show
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The most asked question in cigar stores is, “What’s new?”. We talk about what a better question might be as well as the new products hitting t...
Who's Got The Juice in The Cigar Industry!?
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, Who's Got The Juice in The Cigar Industry!? Is it Manufacturers? Retailers? Media? Consumers? Or something else? We ...
What Music Should Be Played in Cigar Stores? - The After Show
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most retail outlets have some kind of music playing. What is the best music to play? Is it different for different kinds of stores? What makes people ...
Cigar Tobacco Agriculture
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, we're talking the Agriculture of Tobacco with Justo Eiroa of Aladino Cigars! Justo is a Third Generation Tobacco Far...
When Should You Retire in the Cigar Industry? - The After Show
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dave just turned 65. He’s thinking about retirement. We talk about retirement and what factors goes into the decision. What about in the cigar ind...
The Circle of Life in the Cigar World
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, it's the Circle of Life in The Cigar World with Rick Rodriguez, Owner of West Tampa Tobacco Co.! Like any industry t...
Cohiba Cigars Are Owned by Cuba - The After Show
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss General Cigars losing the Cohiba trademark in the US to Cuba. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded...
Who Are the Stars of the Cigar Industry?
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, we talk about who are the real starts of the cigar industry. Is it the growers, manufacturers, marketers faces, infl...
Limited Availability Cigars - The After Show
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick and Nicholas Perdomo join us to discuss limited availability cigars. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorde...
Perdomo Legacy Cigar National Launch
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, it's the Perdomo Legacy National Launch with Nick & Nicholas Perdomo Live in Studio! Perdomo Legacy is officiall...
Cigar Musings - The After Show
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Topper joins us on The After Show. Today, we talk about a book Dave received at PCA. The book is called Cigar Musing from the Tattered Leather C...
New England Cigar Expo Tickets and Topper Cigars
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, New England Cigar Expo 2025 Tickets are officially on sale! We're joined by Chris Topper of Topper Cigars to breakdo...
Is the Cigar Industry a Man’s World? - The After Show
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda and Lauren from Micallef join us on today’s After Show. They talk about women in the cigar industry. We also discuss whether more women are s...
Worldwide Launch of the Micallef Purple Cigar
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, it's the Worldwide Launch of Micallef Purple with Amanda Micallef of Micallef Cigars! Amanda joins us to celebrate t...
Funny Stories and Food at the Cigar Trade Show - The After Show
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hear Dave tell the story of Six Toes. We also hear about some rumors and how the food in New Orleans compares to Vegas. The Cigar Authority is a membe...
Total Report on 2025 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, it's the PCA 25 Total Report! Dave is back from New Orleans & has all the details on new products, what really h...