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Cigar Factory Fires - The After Show

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There was yet another fire at a cigar factory. This time it was A.J. Fernandez. We talk about that and other factory fires. Why does this happen so of...

Problems in the Cigar Industry

12 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, we're talking Problems in the Cigar Industry! It's the Ed & Mr. J Show!? Dave's away at PCA so the boys will pla...

Why Would a Company Lower Cigar Prices? - The After Show

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Some companies have reduced cigar prices in the past. Why would they do that? We discuss 10 reasons why they might do so. The Cigar Authority is a mem...

Getting Ready for the 2025 Premium Cigar Association Show

05 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, we're getting ready for PCA 2025! This year's trade show is right around the corner, we discuss what to expect from ...

Where Can You Advertise Cigars? - The After Show

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s After Show, Dave recounts a story of trying to advertise his cigar business. It’s getting more and more difficult to get anyone to acce...

The Cigar Authority 15th Anniversary Show

29 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, it's The Cigar Authority's 15th Anniversary Show! We are celebrating our quinceañera in style while we smoke the ne...

Old Cigars with Tim Ozgener - The After Show

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Ozgener joins us for The After Show. Tim brought some old cigars with him. We’ll be talking about them and what you can expect from cigars that ...

Behind the Blend with Tim Ozgener of Ozgener Cigars

22 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, we go Behind The Blend with Tim Ozgener of Ozgener Cigars! Tim tells us what goes into making an exceptional cigar &...

Are Online Cigar Retailers Killing Brick & Mortar - The After Show

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Online retailers offer a great selection and convenience. Is this what’s killing brick & mortar retailers? What can they do about it? How does t...

Age in the Cigar Industry - People and Tobacco

15 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, we're talking Age In The Cigar Industry with Jon Carney CEO of Bentley Tobacco USA! Jon has been around for a long t...

Cigar Journal Cover Boy - The After Show

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Saka joins us today. We talk about the latest edition of Cigar Journal with Steve on the cover and delve into some questions they didn’t ask. ...

Are Cigars an Investment You Don't Want to Burn?

08 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, we ask Are Cigars An Investment That You Don't Want To Burn!? Cigars have become highly collectible in the past deca...

Cigars, Vegetables and Nicotine - The After Show

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The After Show, we talk about nicotine. Is it actually good for you? What about vegetable and nightshades? The Cigar Authority is a member of...

2025 Cigar Survey Results

01 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, the results are in! It's the 2025 TCA Survey Results! We have all your answers, lets break it down with Oliver Nivau...

Future Cigar Tax Speculation - The After Show

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The After Show, we are joined by Dan Davison. We talk about potential cigar taxes coming in the future. Things could change for online purcha...

2025 New England Cigar Expo

22 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, it's the New England Cigar Expo Announcement 2025 with Comedian Tony V & Dan Davison of The Ash Holes! We'll loo...

Top Selling Cigars So Far This Year - The After Show

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The After Show, we are talking about the top 10 best selling singles and boxes so far this year.  Some are surprising and others less so. Th...

Smoking Classic Cigars

15 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, the guys are Smoking Classic Cigars! What makes a classic cigar besides a name alone!? We'll discuss what qualifies ...

Cigar Draft Pack Strategy - The After Show

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pete and Levi join us for The After Show. They are literally Brothers of the Leaf. They are avid listeners and care package recipients. We get a recap...

Cigar Predictions Show 2025

08 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, it's the Annual Cigar Predictions Show 2025! One of our most exciting shows of the year is back & Dave's got his...

What to Watch for in the Cigar Industry - The After Show

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As 2025 begins, we talk about what to watch for in the Cigar Industry. We talk people, companies and trends. The Cigar Authority is a member of the Un...

The Cigar Authority Survey 2025

01 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, it's the 2025 TCA Survey! The most important data in cigars is back once again for 2025! The guys will go over the q...

Good Cigar News - The After Show

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There was a lot of positive cigar news this week. We cover the big emerging stories about the FDA and court rulings. The Cigar Authority is a member o...

Whiskey, Coffee & Cigar Pairing

25 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority it's Whiskey, Coffee, & Cigar Pairing with Steve Bartell of Molon Labe Cigars! We'll break down what are the best...

Catching Up on Cigar Emails - The After Show

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s After Show, Oliver Nivaud joins us. We discuss some emails and cover topics like blending, reconditioning cigars, growing regions and lim...

Firecracker Cigar Announcement 2025

18 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, it's the 2025 Firecracker Announcement with Oliver Nivaud of United Cigars! Oliver will unveil what cigar brand is m...

Cigar Retailer Surveys - The After Show

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s After Show, we talk about the PCA retailer survey. We cover the questions and Dave gives the answers for his business. The Cigar Authorit...

The State of the Cigar Industry Address 2025

11 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, it's the State of The Cigar Industry Address 2025! One of our most popular & insightful annual shows has returne...

First They Came for Cigars - The After Show

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The government has been after cigars for a while. Now the Surgeon General wants cancer warnings on alcohol. Will this follow the same trajectory as ci...

The 2024 Cigar of The Year!

04 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, we unveil The Cigar of The Year 2024 Winner! Who will win? You'll have to tune in to find out! We will smoke the 202...

What Did They Pick for the Best Cigar of 2024? - The After Show

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s that time of year again. Cigar media are starting to release their best of 2024 cigar lists. We talk about what we think of the lists. The Ciga...

2024 Cigar Recap

28 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, its the 2024 Recap in Cigars! What went right or what went wrong!? We'll be smoking the Perdomo 30th Anniversary CT ...

Cigar Brands - Dead or Alive?

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the eve of Christmas, we are talking about which current brands are dead or alive. Is the acquisition of a brand a death sentence? The Cigar Author...

The Cigar Authority Christmas Episode - Live from Dave's Office

21 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's the holiday season - whoop de doo. Join us live from Dave's office. We'll have a look at some of the stuff in the office and talk about what may ...

Can Cigars Help with ADHD? - The After Show

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Does nicotine help with ADHD? We talk about nootropics and other science stuff. Professor J tries to educate us. The Cigar Authority is a member of th...

Cigar Retail Dreams and Nightmares

14 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, it's Cigar Retail Dreams & Nightmares with Michael Herklots, founder & owner of Ferio Tego Cigars! Long befo...

Tobacco Regulations and Generational Cigar Bans - The After Show

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The government is coming for products that contain nicotine. The are looking to impose generational tobacco bans. Cigars could be illegal for coming g...

Cigar Authority Trivia 2024 Edition

07 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority Trivia is back! Play along with us live on Youtube for a chance to win great prizes! Try your luck & use your kno...

Celebrating a Cigar Milestone - The After Show

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is the 1001st episode of TCA/The After Show. What a long, strange trip it’s been. We talk about what’s changed and what hasn’t. The Cigar A...

1000th Episode of The Cigar Authority - The History of Cigar Media

30 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, it's Episode 1000! With the show hitting this milestone it's the perfect time for us to discuss the History of Cigar...

The Cigar Cabinet - The After Show

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The president elect is busy appointing his new cabinet. On todays, episode, we discuss who from the cigar industry should fill which cabinet positions...

2024 Contenders for Cigar of the Year

23 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, it's the 2024 Contenders Show! Today we will announce the 2024 Contenders for The Cigar of The Year! Lots of new cig...

Cigar Crisis in CA - The After Show

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On September 28, a new bill was passed in CA. Is this bill an existential threat to cigars in California? We discuss the consequences of the bill. The...

The Evolution of Kristoff Cigars

16 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, we talk about the Evolution of Kristoff Cigars with Glen Case Owner of Kristoff! Kristoff is celebrating their 20th ...

End of the Year Cigar Discussion - The After Show

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

2024 is quickly drawing to a close. What is happening in the cigar world as we move into the new year. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United P...

The Do's and Don'ts Inside a Cigar Shop

09 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, we talk the do's & don'ts in a cigar shop to not look like a fool! We are joined by Casey Haugen Vice President ...

YouTube is Shutting Down Cigar Content - The After Show

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Cigar Authority has 2 strikes on YouTube. On this episode, we talk about YouTube shutting down cigar content. We may not be here much longer. What...

Top 25 Toro Cigars Under $10

02 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, the guys name the Top 25 Toro Cigars for Under $10! They are joined by Amanda Micallef of Micallef Cigars makers of ...

Total Panic in the Cigar Industry - The After Show

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dave is back from TAA and he believes some brand owners are committing brand suicide. Their strategies are likely to backfire. The Cigar Authority is ...

2024 TAA Cigar Recap

26 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, its the 2024 TAA Recap! Dave is back from Aruba where the annual Tobacconists Association of America (TAA) meeting j...

10 Cigar News Stories - The After Show

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There was a lot of cigar news this past week. Today, we talk about 10 stories and talk about what they mean. The Cigar Authority is a member of the Un...

Cigars and Social Media - Who Is Influencing Whom?

19 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, the guys discuss cigars & social media. What are the pros/cons, and who's really influencing who. We will also b...

Let’s Get Personal with Carlito Fuente - The After Show

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us on The After Show is Carlito Fuente. We have 20 personal questions for him. Let’s see how many of them he is willing to answer. The Cigar...

The Arturo Fuente Cigar Story

12 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For the first time ever, Carlito Fuente joins the show live in person to discuss the Arturo Fuente Cigar Story! Join Carlito and the guys as they talk...

Planning for a Cigar Podcast - The After Show

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes things don’t go according to plan. Dave planned to do a podcast about how the port strike would affect cigars. However, the strike was pos...

Top 10 Best Cigar Boxes

05 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, we discuss the Top 10 Cigar Boxes on the shelf today! We decide which boxes are the most beautiful & eye-catchin...

2024 New England Cigar Expo Wrap Up - The After Show

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The New England Cigar Expo took place on September 27th and 28th. Dan Davison joins us on the show as we discuss what happened, what went wrong and wh...

The Cigar Authority Live from The Expo

28 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority we're live from The New England Cigar Expo! We'll talk how night one of the expo went, who are the newest inductees i...

Cigar Journal Award Winners - The After Show

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cigar Journal just had their Cigar Trophy Awards. Law Ream from Zino joins us to talk about who won and who may have been overlooked. The Cigar Author...

Cigar Debauchery

21 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Cigar Authority, it's total Cigar Debauchery with Law Ream of Davidoff Cigars. We ask is smoking a sin? Along with other usual shenan...

30 Years of Cigar Journal - The After Show

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are celebrating the anniversary of Cigar Journal magazine. Join us for the celebration.  What was Cigar Cult Journal? The Cigar Authority is...

Top 20 Full Bodied Cigars

14 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, the guys talk about the Top 20 Full Bodied Cigars on the market today! What do you think will make the list & wi...

Is the Flushing Out of the Cigar Industry Coming? - The After Show

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is the Cigar Industry saturated with too many retailers and manufacturers. Will some of them get flushed? We’ve seen it before and we may be seeing ...

Why Are Some Cigar Brands Ignored While Others Are Highlighted?

07 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, the guys discuss ignored cigar brands vs highlighted cigar brands. Some companies have dozens of brands but why do t...

When Must Under 21 Stop Smoking Cigars? - The After Show

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On September 29th, the age to purchase cigars goes to 21 for the entire country. While many states have already imposed this restriction, it becomes f...

The Cigar Capitol of the World?

31 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, we ask is New England the cigar capital of the world? Dave has his reasoning & we'll be joined by Chris Topper o...

Barber Poles, Candy Canes or Striped Cigars - The After Show

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Micky Pegg joins us for The After Show. We talk about the history of barber pole cigars. Who did it first and is it just a gimmick? The Cigar Authorit...

Non-Premium, Premium, & Ultra-Premium Cigars, the difference exposed!

24 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, the guys hired Micky Pegg of All Saints Cigars to crack open a cold case; Non-Premium, Premium, & Ultra-Premium ...

Cigars and Pizza - The After Show

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cigars and pizza are two of Dave’s passions. Today’s After Show talks about both. Dave has his list of the Top 10 pizza places in the Boston area....

Best Cigars for Golf

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, the guys discuss the best golf cigars! We're talking 18 cigars that are a perfect addition to your golf bag. We may ...

Cigar Store Insurance - The After Show

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Insurance companies don’t seem to want to insure cigar stores anymore. This is becoming a problem for cigar stores. Dave recounts his experience wit...

The Right Cigar for the Right Event!

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, we give you the right cigar for the right event. There's lots of different events to enjoy a cigar but how do you pi...

Talking Cigars with Jorge Maique - The After Show

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jorge Maique joins us on the After Show.  He covers some topics that we didn’t get to on the main show including the EPC firecracker. The Cigar Aut...

Creating Legendary Cigars with Jorge Maique

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, we talk creating legendary cigars with Jorge Maique of EPC Cigars. Jorge is the master blender of the new EPC Encore...

Cigar Taxes - The After Show

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cigar smokers are in the minority, so it can be easy for the politicians to raise taxes on cigars. It’s critical for cigar smokers to make their voi...

The Story of Altadis Cigars

27 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, it's story time as Dave tells us the story of Altadis Cigars. Altadis, also formerly known as Consolidated Cigar has...

Cigar Smoker Persolalitties - The After Show

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a study out that says that cigar smokers have different personalities than cigarette smokers. We talk about personality traits and tobacco p...

Who Is The Chancellor of the Cigar Industry?

20 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

his week on The Cigar Authority, we ask Who's the Chancellor of The Cigar Industry?? No better people to ask than Henderson Ventura, and Adrian Acosta...

Are People Leaving the Cigar Industry? - The After Show

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It seems like people are leaving the cigar industry. Are they leaving on their own or being asked to leave. We talk about this on today’s episode. T...

If You Smoke That, You'll Love This Cigar

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, the guys give you the secret sauce of if you like that, you'll love this cigar. Finding new favorite cigars is tough...

Pet Peeves – Cigar Related and Otherwise- The After Show

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk about some of our pet peeves. It seems like we have a lot of them. Some are cigar related and some are not. The Cigar Authority is a...

Pairing Food with Cigars

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, the guys discuss pairing food with cigars! There's nothing better than a cigar with a great meal but not every cigar...

Cigar Traveling Road Show - The After Show

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk about the traveling road show. This is a group of cigar companies that are doing local events for retailers. The first one was done ...

HVC Fresh Out of the Oven World Wide Cigar Launch

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, it's the World Wide Launch of the new HVC Hot Cake Fresh Out The Oven Broadleaf! Reinier Lorenzo, owner & maste...

Mid-Year Cigar Review - The After Show

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of things have been going on in the cigar industry this year. We look at the highlights from the first 6 months of 2024. The Cigar Authority is ...

Cigar Lounge Lizards!

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, we talk about Lounge Lizards! There's lot of different people you see at the cigar lounge, some you love, some yo...

4th of July BBQ and Cigars - The After Show

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of cigars are consumed on the 4th of July. What should you eat on the holiday? Are there things that shouldn’t be allowed? What about cigars? ...

Tobacco Farming and Cigar Secrets with Eduardo Fernandez

15 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, we talk tobacco farming secrets with Eduardo Fernandez, owner & founder of Aganorsa Leaf! Since 1998, Eduardo ha...

Cigar Family Charitable Foundation - The After Show

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Newman joins us to talk about the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation. The Newman and Fuente families founded this charity in 2001. They planned t...

Passing the Torch with Eric Newman of JC Newman Cigars

08 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, Eric Newman joins the show to talk about passing the torch. Eric is in the unique position of receiving the torch to...

Celebrity Endorsed Cigars and Products - The After Show

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It seems like lots of celebrities are coming out with cigars. There have also been plenty in the past. Do these collaborations work? It seems like the...

The Best Games While Smoking Cigars

01 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, we talk about the best games to play while smoking cigars! From dominos to poker there are tons of games that go gre...

Cigar Prices 64 Years Ago - The After Show

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What was going on 64 years ago? We talk about some of the things happening, including the birth of David Garofalo. The Cigar Authority is a member of ...

Cigar Trivia with 25 Questions and 25 Prizes

25 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, its Cigar Trivia! We have 25 questions and 25 prizes to giveaway for the first correct answers in the chatbox! Dan D...

Cigar Price Decreases - No Good Deed Goes Unpunished - The After Show

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Two different cigar companies announced price decreases this past week.  Is this part of the Micallef effect? How will these decreases affect the man...

Imposter Cigar Brands

18 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, we talk Imposter Cigar Brands! Believe or not, there's lots of look alikes in the cigar world. But one of these ciga...

Pop-Tart Without Butter - The After Show

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jerry Seinfeld feels strongly about Pop-Tarts, but has he ever put butter on a Pop-Tart? We talk about  Unfrosted, the Pop-Tart movie. The Cigar Auth...

Cigar Apocalypse

11 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, it's the Cigar Apocalypse! What would you do at the end of the world & what would you smoke?! We will smoke The ...

The Cigar Strength-O-Meter - The After Show

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There has been some controversy and argument around the Cigar Strength-O-Meter. On today’s Aftershow, we will settle all the issues and the Strength...

Cigars Italian Style with Michael Cappellini

04 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Cigar Authority, it's Cigars Italian Style with Michael Cappellini of Toscano Cigars! We talk about Italian American traditions, Tosc...