The Cigar Authority
Episodes
Fallout from Dave’s Greatest Interview - The After Show
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Cigar Authority Trivia
28 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Cigar Etiquette for Your BBQ - The After Show
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
The Interview Dave Has Been Waiting His Whole Life to Get!
21 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Is it Time to Diversify or Focus in the Cigar Industry? - The After Show
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 wh...
Are We Really Cigar Media?
14 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Cigar Event Etiquette - The After Show
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 fro...
The Cigar Casualty of War
07 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 tha...
The Beginning of the End for Flavored Cigars?- The After Show
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Cigar Slang with Justo Eiroa of JRE Tobacco / Aladino
30 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Wokeness in the Cigar Industry- The After Show
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Podca...
Top 25 Most Offensive Cigar Names
23 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… In this “WOKE society” we live-in, peop...
Cigar Geeks: Good or Bad for a Brand? - The After Show
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 produ...
The Cigar Authority Cigar Draft 2022
16 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
What Are Cigar Brands Worth? - The After Show
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Also Known As… Cigar Companies & The Brands Behind Them!
09 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 man...
TCA 12th Anniversary - The After Show
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Cigar Authority 12th Anniversary LIVE
02 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Side by Side Cigar Magazine Comparison - The After Show
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 cig...
Talking? With Micky Pegg from All Saints Cigars
26 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Choosing the Right Cigar for a Cigar Shop - The After Show
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Shocking Stories of the Most Iconic Cigar Brands
19 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… We share personal shocking stories of some ...
Is Baseball Still America’s Favorite Pastime? - The After Show
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Au...
America’s Favorite Pastime & Cigars
12 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 sho...
What Are the Ideal Hours for a Cigar Store to Be Open? - The After Show
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Is There Sexism in the Cigar Industry?
05 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… is the cigar world a man’s world? Does se...
Bad Customer Service vs Bad Customers - The After Show
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are customers angrier than they used to be? Do they lack empathy for understaffed businesses? It seems that way lately. Can’t we all just relax and ...
Does Box Pressing Cigars Change Anything?
26 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Some people love box pressed cigars – Som...
What’s Smoking Good Right Now? - The After Show
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are talking about what’s new, but more importantly, we are discussing which cigars are smoking really good right now. You might be surprised by s...
The Cigar Industry Prediction Show
19 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… It is one of our most listened to shows eac...
Help Wanted - The After Show
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cigar retailers are having a hard time finding new employees. Why is this happening, and is there any solution? The Cigar Authority is a member of the...
The Top Cigar Companies – Who is the 800lb Gorilla?
12 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… We take a look at the top cigar companies…...
What is Suit Casing at a Trade Show? - The After Show
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does Suit Casing mean in the context of a trade show? Should manufacturers be selling at the trade show if they don’t have a booth there? How i...
Ashes to Ashes... What Does an Ash Have to do With Cigars
05 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire... HEY… Nice Ash! What does that even mean? ...
What’s the Best Cigar for Snowblowing? - The After Show
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There’s no reason not to enjoy a cigar while you’re snowblowing. What are our favorites and what are the considerations when choosing the right ci...
Cigar Trade Show Report
29 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire... Dave returns from Las Vegas where he fills ...
How Far Would You Go for a Cigar? - The After Show
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever travelled to get a cigar or go to an event? How far are you willing to go? What about for food? The Cigar Authority is a member of the U...
What Does It Really Cost To Make A Brand?
22 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… We had a hostile guest 12 weeks ago and I ...
Finding the Troll - The After Show
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we talk about Cigar Aficionado’s number 1 cigar for 2021. We also give an update on finding the troll. The Cigar Authority is a member of the...
2022 State of the Cigar Industry Address + Announcing The 2022 Firecracker
15 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… 2021 is behind us now, BUT where does that ...
Trolling for Cigar Trolls - The After Show
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What’s up with the internet trolls? People seem to be pretty comfortable with trashing businesses and podcasts. What motivates these trolls? The Cig...
Beating Up Top 25 Cigar Lists
08 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live on tape from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… We got the gloves on and our cups o...
Which Cigars Should I Buy Before the Price Goes Up? - The After Show
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are talking about the cigar price increases coming in the New Year. What should you order before the prices go up? The Cigar Authority is a ...
Announcing The 2021 Cigar of the Year
01 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live on tape from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire... Today marks the 30th year that Davi...
Best Emails of All Time - The After Show
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The After Show, we are reviewing the best emails of all time. We’ll see if Jonathan picked the right ones. It seems unlikely. The Cigar...
Highest Rated Cigars in the History of The Cigar Authority
25 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, we have prerecorded a special Christmas episode at the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire. We’ll be exp...
What Are the Hot Sellers This Christmas? - The After Show
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are taking a look at what is selling well at 2 Guys this Christmas season. Are different things selling on the mail order side? The Cigar Au...
How a Blend Becomes a Brand
18 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Dave has been working on cigar blends for ye...
Cigar Journal Trophy Awards - The After Show
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are talking about this year’s Cigar Journal Trophy Awards. We discuss who won and what we think about it. The Cigar Authority is a member of the ...
The Cigar World’s Dirtiest Cigar Secrets
11 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Do you want to know a secret? How about a wh...
Is 2022 a Make-or-Break Year for Some Brands? - The After Show
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking about which brands need to break through in 2022. It’s now or never for some brands and we talk about which ones they are. The ...
Celebrating Winston Churchill’s Birthday
04 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… When you’re talking about famous cigar smo...
What Are They Going to Choose for the Top 25 Cigars? - The After Show
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Cigar Authority has already published their list for contenders for Cigar of the Year. The Cigar Authority was the original to choose a cigar of t...
20 Things Only a Cigar Smoker Knows
27 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Because you’re a cigar smoker, you know th...
Why Is Imperial Tobacco Exiting Premium Cigars? - The After Show
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The After Show, we are looking at Imperial Tobacco. They sold off all their assets in the premium cigar business and their earnings went ...
The 2021 Contenders For the Cigar of the Year Are….
20 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The week on The Cigar Authority broadcasting live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… It’s showtime – time to piss-off some MF...
What’s Going on in Nicaragua? - The After Show
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Herklots from Ferio Tego cigars joins us to talk about what’s going on in Nicaragua. What effect will it have on the cigar industry? The Cig...
Starting a Cigar Company From The Beginning Again! w/ Michael Herklots
13 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Ferio Tego is a new cigar company from Michael Herklots ...
Why is Merchandising Important for Cigars? - The After Show
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we discuss merchandising. What is it and how does it affect the retailer and the consumer? The Cigar Authority is a member of the Unit...
Launching HVC Black Friday with Reinier Lorenzo
06 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… When we talk who’s red hot in the cigar industry right...
What Does the Cigar Industry Need? - The After Show
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Micky Pegg from All Saints Cigars joins us. Is there a void in the cigar marketplace? We talk about what products might be missi...
How Much Does It Cost to Get Into the Cigar Industry
30 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… What does it cost to make your own brand? Is it worth ...
Cigar Accessories – Are They Necessary? - The After Show
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, we’ll talk about accessories. Which ones are must have? Which ones are not necessary and which ones are not needed at all? The Ci...
Cigar Influencers – Do They Influence Your Purchases?
23 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Let’s talk influencers…. Who are the influencers in ...
What’s Smoking Good Right Now? - The After Show
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan is somewhere else, so if you’re not a fan of his, this is The After Show for you. We discuss which cigars are smoking good right now. The C...
Trademarks in the Cigar Industry
16 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire…Let’s Talk Trademarks in the Cigar Industry! It’s alw...
Will Cigars Be Outlawed on Social Media and the Internet? - The After Show
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It seems to be starting in Singapore. They are going after bloggers for promoting cigars. Will this move to the U.S.? The Cigar Authority is a member ...
Rare & Limited Cigars – Episode 600!
09 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… It’s 600 Episodes… in 600 weeks. This week – let’...
Would You Invest in a Cigar Business? - The After Show
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Given the opportunity, would you invest in a cigar business? A cigar company is looking for investors. Why are they looking and is this a good opportu...
All Time Greatest Cigar Packaging
02 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire…Sometime as consumers, we buy the Sizzle and not the Stea...
The Best Cigar Events- The After Show
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Coming off the 2 Guys Anniversary Party, we discuss what makes for a great cigar event. How long should it be? What should it involve? The Cigar Autho...
Music In The Cigar Industry
25 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire…A guy named John Garofalo got into the cigar industry and...
Striving to Improve the Show- The After Show
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Collison is back on this episode of The After Show. What kind of bad advice will he dispense this time? Also, Mr. Jonathan has some advice for Jim...
Two Guys Smoke Shop 36th Anniversary Party Recap
18 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire…We welcome Justo Eiroa of Aladino Cigars as we smoke two ...
The Cigar of the Year- The After Show
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve been selecting the real cigar of the year since 1992. With fewer new releases coming out, will there be enough choices for this year’s cig...
Dumb Things People Do With Cigars
11 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… we welcome Brad Jarvis the New England Sales Representat...
How to Create the Ideal Cigar Shop- The After Show
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Akjhil Kapacee joins from Regius Cigars joins us on The After Show. If money were no object, how would you go about creating the ideal cigar shop? The...
How To Rate Cigars 1-100
04 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… 10 years ago, a British banker drops what he was doing a...
What’s the Biggest Comeback Story in the Cigar Industry? - The After Show
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Zanghi joins us on The After Show. We talk about comebacks in the cigar industry. Who seemed like they were out of the cigar business and came ba...
Should I Break Up With My Cigar Shop?
28 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… Motorcycle Riders and Cigars have gone hand and hand sin...
What Cigar Brands Most Impacted the Cigar Industry? - The After Show
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Which brands have had the most impact on the cigar industry? We talk about specific brands and why we believe they were impactful. The Cigar Authority...
Some Mistakes Turn Into Success In The Cigar Business
21 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire…We welcome Michael Capellini live in studio from Toscano ...
Who Are the Up and Comers in the Cigar Industry? - The After Show
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does the cigar industry need some fresh blood? We talk about whether there are any young cigar makers who will be the future of the industry. The Ciga...
Smoking Cigars With Rocky Patel
14 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… He is Unquestionably one of the biggest names in the Cig...
George Rami from Camacho Cigars - The After Show
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
George Rami from Camacho Cigars joins us on today’s episode. We smoke the Camacho Factory Unleashed. George tells us about the blend and a little bi...
Beef Jerky, BBQ Sauce & Cigars!
07 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire… The Jerky Boys was a comedy act from Queens NY, who rout...
Do Celebrities Sell Cigars? - The After Show
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There have been plenty of celebrities involved with cigars over time. Does using a celebrity name or having a celebrity endorse your brand help sell m...
Cigar Shops Being Robbed By The Taxman
31 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire, w whom are cigar retailers in the State of New York. Addi...
Single Cask Nation Joins The After Show
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Hatton and Jonathan Miller from Single Cask Nation join us to sample some more whisky. We talk about tasting panels for both cigars and liquor. H...
Smoking Cigars & Drinking Whiskey With Single Cask Nation
24 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire, Single Cask Nation joins us on stage as we pair whiskey w...
What’s Going on in Cuba? - The After Show
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are protests in the streets in Cuba. On The After Show, we talk about what’s going on in Cuba and how the situation may evolve. The Cigar Auth...
Dishing on the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show
17 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire, Dave back from Premium Cigar Association Trade Show in Las...
Answering Your Burning Questions - The After Show
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are backlogged on the email, so on today’s episode, we catch up. Maybe there will be an answer you can use. Who knows? The Cigar Authority is a m...
Can Cigar Smoking Help You Lose Weight?
10 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire, can cigar smoking help you lose weight? We will discuss th...
Cigar Journal Trophy Awards - The After Show
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we talk about the Cigar Journal Trophy Awards. These are the people’s choice awards. Have you voted yet? Go to cigartrophy.com before it’s ...
12 Ways to Spot a Fake Cuban
03 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire.. You know that Cuban cigar you got from your brother-in-l...
The Return of Some Old Brands - The After Show
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Mellilo joins us to talk about what brands we would like see relaunched? We talk about Puros Indios, Bahia and many more. Do any of the panel sti...
BOOM! Goes the Firecracker w/ Nick Melillo
26 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire.. It’s the release of the 2021 Firecracker and this year ...
Do You Want to Start Your Own Cigar Brand? - The After Show
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Steve and Jon Saka join us to talk about whether you should start your own cigar brand. Steve talks about what it takes to start a brand. Why do so ma...
Life With A Cigar Father Featuring Jon & Steve Saka
19 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire.. we continue our yearly tradition of Father & Son Weekend...