The Cigar Authority
Episodes
Brand Loyalty - The After Show
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What drives brand loyalty? Does price factor into it or is it something else? Why are consumers loyal to a brand? The Cigar Authority is a member of t...
Smoking It Down To The NUB!
12 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire.. In 2007 Dave thought of a cigar as as a gimmick, but in 2...
When will the Current Cigar Boom End? - The After Show
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Lazuka from Asylum Cigars joins us. Cigar smoking and sales have been way up since the pandemic started. Now, we are seeing shortages and price in...
Could Your Cigar Lounge Be a Reality Show?
05 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire.. We welcome to the show reality TV personality Bigtime Tom...
Whatās the Most Memorable Cigar You Ever Smoked? - The After Show
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a cigar memorable? Each of us discloses the most memorable cigar we ever smoked. We also try a mystery cigar. Could this become our most me...
Cigar Accessoriesā¦ Or Is It Cigarbage?
29 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire.. Cigar Accessories you didnāt know you needed ā¦ Or is ...
Who Should Be a Guest on the Show? - The After Show
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We drill down on question 20 from The Cigar Authority Survey. This question was not multiple choice, so we had a lot of different answers. Who are the...
The TCA 2021 Survey Results
22 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire.. SURVEY SAYS! Ā The Results are in for the 2021 TCA Listen...
Cigar Industry Stats - The After Show
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The After Show, we get some stats. U.S. sales are going crazy. What country is seeing the biggest gain in sales? What do all these stats ...
First Cigar Trade Show Since The Pandemic
15 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe, for over a year now, the pandemic has caused all trade shows to close, and Las ...
Kibathi Gaturu is Still in America - The After Show
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The After Show, we get some more background on Kibathi coming to America. What is he doing now and what inspired his podcast African Dias...
Coming 2 America ā Cigar Smoking In Kenya
08 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe. Dave is back!Ā Ā HeI missed the show last week, but he had a good excuse as he ...
Social Media Blackmail for Free Stuff - The After Show
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The After Show, Barry talks about people complaining about manufacturers on social media. Are they just trying to get free stuff? The Cig...
Tobacco Farming with Justo Eiroa
01 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe we welcome Justo Eiroa of Aladino Cigars to the show. Heās the brand owner of ...
The Past, Present and Future of Cigar Events - The After Show
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Terence Reilly from Aganorsa Leaf joins us on The After Show to talk about cigar events. Where are we at now and how do things look for the future? Th...
How To Smoke a Cigar in a Car
24 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe we welcome Terence Reilly from Aganorsa Leaf as we smoke the new Aganorsa Rare L...
Distributing Cigars - The After Show
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ferio Tego cigars acquired Nat Sherman brands. Davidoff will be distributing Ferio Tego cigars. Why do we think Davidoff is partnering with Ferio Tego...
Lets Get Smallerā¦ Are Cigarillos Premium Cigars?
17 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe with our Mascot BRUNO the BELL ā we get smaller as we discuss cigarillo style ...
Collaboration Cigars - The After Show
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The first NFT cigar is out there now. What is the follow up? Will there be an interesting collaboration in the future? The Cigar Authority is a member...
Understanding Cigars With Your Spare Change
10 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe with our Mascot BRUNO the BELL -Dave has another coin story, but this is one eve...
The 20 Questions That Didnāt Make the Survey - The After Show
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are doing our annual listener survey now. These are the 20 questions that didnāt make it on the survey for one reason or another. The Cigar Autho...
Bruno the Bell & The 2021 Cigar Survey!
03 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe with our Mascot BRUNO the BELL ā It is the annual Cigar Survey. We will take a ...
Which Episodes Are the Listenersā Favorites? - The After Show
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thereās a website that allows listeners to vote for their favorite episode of a podcast. What does owltail.com say are our listeners favorite episod...
The Cigar Authority Celebrates Their 11th Anniversary
27 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The week on The Cigar Authority Ā marks 11 full years of The Cigar Authority!Ā It all began on April Foolās Day 2010 and we said we will keep going ...
How Do I Deal with a Cigar Moocher? - The After Show
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a friend that shows up at your house and expects to smoke your cigars? At what point does your friend become a cigar moocher and how do yo...
New & Improved Flavor Wheel For Cigars
20 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week live from the Toscano Sound Stage at Studio 21 Podcast Cafeā¦ The Cigar Authority has been working on the New Flavor Wheel for Cigar Tastin...
Pissed Off Again - The After Show
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Barry is pissed off. Some customers are making Barry angry. Does Barry have anger issues or are the customers to blame? The Cigar Authority...
Lessons in Cigar Vocabulary
13 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week live from the Toscano Sound Stage at Studio 21 Podcast Cafeā¦ People talk shit about Daveās vocabulary and pronunciation ā but this tim...
Is This the End of Cigar Reps? - The After Show
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we remember Howard Smith a longtime broker for Villazon, Miami Cigar and General Cigar. He was an old school guy. Things are changing for c...
Smoking & Drinking Irish Car Bombs
06 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week live from the Toscano Sound Stage at Studio 21 Podcast Cafeā¦ Itās new, its green and itās the Bomb! Ā Today we drink and light up the ...
How Do I Get My Friends to Smoke with Me? - The After Show
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we talk about an email from a listener. The listener is a younger cigar smoker who wonders how to get his friend to smoke along with him. T...
The Cigar Industry Prediction Show
27 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stageā¦ Itās the Prediction Show!Ā What will the Cigar World look like tomorrow ...
The Best Band in the Land - The After Show
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are the best cigar bands out there? What makes something a great cigar band? Which ones do each of us like and what do we come up with for a top ...
What Should You Be Smoking Instead of Cuban Cigars
20 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stageā¦ We ask what should you be smoking instead of Cuban cigars? In the first ho...
Bloggers vs Podcasters vs Vloggers - The After Show
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why canāt we all just get along? It seems like thereās a lot of fighting going on between the various cigar media outlets. Are bloggers more influ...
Which Presidents Smoked Cigars?
13 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stageā¦ Monday is Presidents Day and although we do not like to get into Politics ...
Which Cigar Would Each of Us Be? - The After Show
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we mostly do what one of our listeners suggested in an email. Each of us decided which cigar best represents the other members of the...
Explosive Cigars for Chinese New Year
06 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The week LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stageā¦Ā Although the Groundhog saw his shadow meaning there are 6 more weeks of winter, It is The Chinese...
The After Show Has Questions for Steve Saka
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are joined by Steve Saka from Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. We ask him 3 important questions and Steve has the answers. The Cigar Authority is ...
The Meatball Recap With Steve Saka
30 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The week LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stageā¦ The Meatball Event is over, and we have Steve Saka with us to give you his take on the event and w...
The After Show Talks About Whatās Happening at the FDA
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Some news came out this week from the FDA. How is the FDA defining a premium cigar, and what does it mean to the cigar industry? The Cigar Authority i...
Sports Stars & Cigars with Big Papi David Ortiz
23 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshireā¦There have been lots of Sports Stars that came out with a cigar brand o...
The After Show Talks About Cigar Afficionadoās Top 10
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cigar Afficionado put out their Top 25 list last week. Weāre digging into the Top 10 to tell you what they got right and wrong. The Cigar Authority ...
What is the State of The Cigar Industry Now?
16 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshireā¦ Ā 2020 was an interesting year for the cigar industry with a whole bun...
The After Show Talks About Naming the Cowbell
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The cowbell is back and now itās part of The Cigar Authority logo. Now, the cowbell needs a name. We talk about what the cowbellās name should be....
The Un-Released Cigar: What Does The Future Taste Like
09 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshireā¦ Ā We have a Pre-Release of a Cigar from United Cigars that Oliver Niva...
The After Show Discusses the Beginning of the End of Cigars
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Price from CLE Cigars joins The After Show to talk about changes to the Jenkinsā Act that may negatively affect the cigar industry. Will it be t...
Master Dominican Cigar Blender Now Making Nicaraguan Cigars
02 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshireā¦ Ā It is a New Year and TODAY we will release The Cigar Authorityās N...
The After Show Discusses Old Man Drinks and Cigars
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The After Show talks about a very generous gift from a listener. Tommy Minota sent us a book of Old Man Drinks, so we have a lot to talk about. The Ci...
What Cigar is THE 2020 Cigar of the Year?
26 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshireā¦ Ā Since 1992 David Garofalo has announced The Cigar of the Year and it...
The After Show Discusses Customer Complaints
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, The After Show talks about whether there is a right way to complain. What is likely to yield the best results? The Cigar Authority is a member ...
Does Cigars & Alcohol Mix?
19 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshireā¦ Tis the season to celebrate the holidays and the New Year ahead, and w...
The After Show Discusses Manly Pursuits
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, The After Show welcomes Scott Williams. We talk about what makes a manly man and may or may not come to any conclusions. The Cigar Authority is...
How To Train A Cigar Smoker Like A Dog
12 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage at Studio 21 Podcast high above Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH. As a cigar retailer & lover of cigars Dave h...
The After Show Discusses Customer Service
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, The After Show talks about customer service. Is the customer always right? The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is...
The Most Famous Cigar Smoker Ever & Why
05 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage at Studio 21 Podcast high above Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.Ā Today, we celebrate the Late, Great Winston...
The After Show Tries to Extend the Flavor Wheel
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Cutro joins us as we talk about extending the flavor wheel. What kind of flavors can we detect in the Mi Querida firecracker? The Cigar Authority...
Demystifying the Art of Taste of Cigars
28 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This Saturday LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage at Studio 21 Podcast high above Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH. What makes the shape of a Prem...
The After Show Talks About Cigars That Could Have Been a Contender
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You know which cigars made it to Contenders of the Year. On The After Show, we talk about the ones that didnāt make it into the pack. The Cigar Auth...
Contenders For Cigar of the Year 2020
21 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This SaturdayĀ LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage at Studio 21 Podcast high above Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH we announced the Contenders fo...
The After Show Works on Some New Commercials
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, you get a peek behind the scenes. Jonathan and Dave work on some new material for some potential Cigar Authority commercials. The Cigar Authori...
Smoking Black Friday Cigars
14 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
LIVE from the Toscano Sound Stage at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe above Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH, The Cigar AuthorityĀ Live from the Toscano Sound S...
The After Show Has 20 More Trivia Questions
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The trivia continues on The After Show. Dave is still the MC, but will Mr. Jonathan, Barry or Ed have the most correct answers? The Cigar Authority is...
Cigar Trivia! 20 Cigar Questions & 20 Cigar Prizes
07 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
LIVE from the Toscano Sound Stage at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe above Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH, The Cigar Authority brings to you our first ever g...
The After Show Goes Back in Time for Rocky Patel Reviews
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Before Barry was on The Cigar Authority, he was a cigar blogger. How did Barry review the Rocky Patel cigars back in the day? The Cigar Authority is a...
Celebrating a Quarter Century of Rocky Patel Cigars
31 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
LIVE from the Toscano Sound Stage at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe above Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH. The Cigar Authority ends October 2020 with the leg...
Special Edition No Bull Podcast Where Cigars & Meat Meet with La Flor Dominicana
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a very special Thursday night edition of The Cigar Authority live from above Two Guys Smoke Shop at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe. On this special...
The After Show Talks to Tony V About Social Media and Cigars
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are there any rules to follow when posting to cigar social media sites? Dave covers 10 rules to avoid being annoying on social media. The Cigar Author...
Machine Made Cigars Are No Jokeā¦ Or Are They?
24 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
LIVE from the Toscano Sound Stage at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe above Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH, The Cigar Authority welcomes comedian Tony V to th...
The After Show Welcomes Jim Collison to Critique the Show
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Collison is a host on Ask the Podcast Coach. He continues his feedback on our podcasting skills. Can he help us improve? The Cigar Authority is a ...
How To Improve a Cigar Podcast
17 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stageā¦ This week The Cigar Authority welcomes the podcast coach, Jim Collison as he picks apart our podcast that w...
The After Show Talks About Cigar Taxes
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
New York is raising their cigar tax to 75%. How does this affect store and sales? Is there a better approach for states to take? The Cigar Authority i...
Cigar Smoking Italian Style
10 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stageā¦ We are just coming off smoking cigars blind, without knowing what they were. Ā Band or no band, I think you...
The After Show Wonders Whether Someone Would Date a Cigar Smoker
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we talk about whether people are less likely to date a cigar smoker. Do potential partners avoid cigar smokers? The Cigar Authority is a me...
Shocking Cigar Reveal ā What Were Those Cigars & Why Do I Like Them
03 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stageā¦ Itās the great reveal of Blind Taste Test 2020.Ā What cigars were they? How did the voting go? Ā Did the ...
The After Show Talks About Trump Banning Cuban Cigars
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we talk about Trump banning cigar import from Cuba. What do we think about this? The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Netw...
Blind Cigar Taste Test Finals
26 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stageā¦ Itās the finals in the blind Taste Test 2020, E vs F and all the flavors are about to come together. So g...
The After Show Welcomes Justo Eiroa
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Justo Eiroa joins The After Show. Justo tells us about some new products arriving in the Aladino line from JRE Cigars. The Cigar Authority ...
Brother vs Brother ā The Eiroa Boys
19 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Two brothers, two different companies, competing head-to-head against each otherā¦ The Eiroa Brothers are here, Itās Christian Eiroa from CLE with ...
The After Show Looks at the Latest Issue of Cigar Journal
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are all on the Cigar Journal taste test panel. This week, we look at the current issue of the magazine and discuss some of the stories that caught ...
The 10th Anniversary of Garofalo Cigars
12 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshireā¦ It was 10 years ago when Nick Perdomo showed up in Daveās office wit...
The After Show Discusses Cigar Ratings
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we talk about whether cigar ratings really affect sales. Does a good or bad rating change the sales of a cigar? The Cigar Authority is a me...
The Cure For Stinky Cigars
05 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire, we discuss the cure for Stinky cigars. We will dig into ventilation, fil...
The After Show Talks to Mr. Jonathan Carney
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we welcome Jonathan Carney from La Flor Dominica. We get his take on cigar inventory shortages. We also discuss whether it makes sense for ...
Top 10 Ways Not To Get Sick From Smoking Cigars
29 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshireā¦ Ever smoke a cigar and feel a little nauseous? Well we talk about the ...
The After Show Discusses Something You May Not Know
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we talk about something cigar manufacturers are doing to retailers. Is this something that affects the consumer? The Cigar Authority is a m...
Getting Intense in Cigar Flavor Notes
22 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshireā¦ This week we continue the Blind Taste Test as we continue to ask what ...
The After Show Discusses the Cigar Shortage
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we talk about whether there is a cigar shortage looming. Will I be able to get the cigars I so desperately need? The Cigar Authority is a m...
Canāt See The Cigar Band ā Blind Taste Test
15 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshireā¦ Tasting a cigar brand without their cigar band on it definitely makes ...
The After Show Talks About the End of Nat Sherman
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we talk about the history of Nat Sherman, and how it got to where it is today. Thereās also some speculation about what Michael Herklots ...
The Love/Hate Relationship With Lanceros
08 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshireā¦ It's the love/hate relationship with Lancero cigars. It's a debate tha...
The After Show Talks About Whatās in Our Travel Humidors
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we talk about whatās in our travel humidors. What is the right strategy for placement of the cigars in the humidor? Ā The Cigar Authorit...
The #1 Question Asked In The Cigar Shop
01 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire at Studio 21 Podcast Cafeā¦ Itās the #1 Question asked in Cigar Shopā...
The After Show ā Where is Barry?
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we talk about where Barry has been and whether heās coming back. Jonathan also tries to get caught up on the email. Ā The Cigar Authorit...
Top 10 Maduro Cigars ā Which Is Best?
25 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshireā¦ This week we count down the Top 10 Best Maduro cigars according to eac...
The After Show Does a Live Job Interview
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we welcome Sarah to interview her for a position at 2 Guys Smoke Shop. Will she get the job? The Cigar Authority is a member of the United ...
The Padron Showdown ā Which is Better & What Makes Them Different?
18 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshireā¦Ā tās the Padron Showdown. We discuss the brand that has the most loy...
The After Show Talks to the Cigar Reps for the Eiroa Brothers
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we welcome Jim Price and Edgar Dekermanji. They are the reps for JRE and CLE. If the companies merge, which one will lose their job? The Ci...
The Worst Cigar Brand Names!
11 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcasting LIVE from the Toscano Cigar Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire we welcome Jim Price from CLE/Eiroa Cigars as we take a look at the worst...
The After Show Talks About Cigars That Nurse Away Stress
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Oliver Nivaud joins us to discuss whether cigar smoking is the best medicine for stress. Can a cigar help manage your stress? The Cigar Aut...