The Cigar Authority
Episodes
Oliver Nivaud From United Cigars Playing Santa Claus
21 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week The Cigar Authority broadcasts live at a special time, 4pm (Eastern) on Thursday December 21st and we will be joined by the Director of Sale...
Laying The Foundation With Rick Ardito
16 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dave returns from Florida after making the trek last weekend to show his respects for Old Man Padron. He’ll fill is in on the Celebration of Life an...
Our Annual Prediction Show With Guest Robert Holt
09 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Easily one of our most popular episodes each year is where we make our annual predictions about the Top 10 from Cigar Aficionado. Barry, David, Ed, an...
Going OTG With DNA and Joined by Jason Wood of Miami Cigar
02 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week it’s episode 401 as we are joined by Jason Wood the Vice President of Miami Cigar & Company. We will light up a cigar distributed by them,...
The Cigar Authority Celebrates Their 400th Show
25 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What started in 2010, The Cigar Authority has become the longest actively running podcast in the Cigar Industry. Over’ the year we’ve grown and ou...
The 2017 Contenders Announcement With Tony & Carson Serino
18 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You are our brothers and sisters and we are looking out for you, taking care of you, just a little bit so you won’t have to spend your money, forget...
A Journey 25 Years In The Making
11 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority we take a trip down memory lane as we look back at the first issue of Cigar Aficianodo from 25 years ago. It’s a bi...
Joined By Neanderthals Known As Skip Martin & Mike Rosales
04 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority we will be joined by couple of Cromagnon Neanderthal’s and the owners of RoMaCraft Tobac; Skip Martin & Mike Rosale...
Exposing The Myths With Dr. Marc Micozzi
28 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Magic in the air… on Halloween, black is the night full of fright, you’ll be missing the day, what will be here very soon. And what better way to ...
Pappy Van Winkle and Rare Medio Tiempo Tobacco
21 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today on The Cigar Authority we light up two cigars that have some rarity attached to them. In the first hour we will light up Pappy Van Winkle from D...
Mystery Guest Joins The Cigar Authority
14 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You've heard us hype up over the last few weeks the fact that we have a mystery guest joining us. Today is the day that all the secrets will be let ou...
The Cigar Authority Travels Back In Time
07 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today, October 7th, 2017 we travel back in time as we look at the Cigar Industry throughout the decades starting in 1960. We will start things off wit...
Last Call For International Podcast Day With Lord Byron
30 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s International Podcast Day and the grand opening of Studio 21 Podcast Cafe. We look at the history of the podcast and explain how International ...
Cuban Coffee & Cigars With Colin Ganley From Twin Engine Coffee
23 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by Colin Ganley who calls in to The Cigar Authority from Nicaragua and we will talk Twin Engine Coffee. We will drink Cuban Coffee from ...
Simon Sez You Need To Listen To This One -fixed
16 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a good thing we got coffee as we are still recovering from the epic 32nd Anniversary party at Two Guys Smoke Shop. We will recap this event, an...
Lighting Up Aladino From JRE Tobacco
09 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The wolf is hungry, he runs the show… he’s licking his lips, he’s ready to win so what is wrong with another sin? We were originally scheduled t...
Exploring the Foundation of Cigars with Nick R. Agua
02 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome the owner of Foundation Cigar Company Nick Melillo aka Nick R. Agua to the show and we discuss his company which makes cigars suc...
The Studio 21 Podcast Cafe Coffee Episode with Studio 21 & Davidoff Cigars
26 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Would you believe the coffee business and cigar business are very similar? We will discuss the similarities, talk Cold Press, French Press and the his...
2017 Conspiracy Episode With Hermitage No. 1
19 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s easily our most controversial episode of the year as we sit down and create some rumors, spread some rumors and tease you about who may be sell...
We Debut A New Studio With Dos Hombres Cabinet Cigars
12 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s finally here. You’ve heard us talk about it for weeks now and the new studio has arrived at the United Podcast Network. This week we will be ...
An Early Look At Possible Contenders For Cigar of the Year
05 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Well Rocky Patel was supposed to be a guest on The Cigar Authority even confirming it at IPCPR in Las Vegas. But, he’s on a well deserved vacation i...
AJ Fernandez Live In Studio
29 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome to the show the hottest cigar maker in the world, AJ Fernandez as we find out about his Nicaraguan operations and why everyone is...
The Boys Are Back From IPCPR & Steve Saka Joins Us!
22 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are back and we will discuss IPCPR with Steve Saka from Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust as we light up his Mi Querida in the first hour of the show...
Live on Tape From The 2017 IPCPR in Las Vegas, NV
15 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
David Garofalo and Mr. Jonathan were in Las Vegas this week where they were performing triple duty. They got together and recorded this show live on t...
2017 IPCPR Preview & Max Bichler from Rocky Patel
08 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
IPCPR 2017 has the potential of being one for the record books. The rumor mill is heating up in the cigar industry, and some deals could be signed, se...
Lighting Up The Caleanoch 50 & The Firecracker
01 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s an explosive episode as we light up The Firecracker and get into a spirited debate over who should make the next Firecracker. David, Mr. Jonath...
Crowned Heads’ Le Careme & We Say Farewell To Gentleman Chuck Morrison
24 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a day of firsts and lasts for The Cigar Authority. For the first time we welcome Jon Huber to the show from Crowned Heads as we smoke Le Careme...
Tony and Carson Serino from Serino Cigars
17 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a tradition on The Cigar Authority that on Father's Day weekend to be joined by a Father & Son team in the Cigar Industry, and we keep that ...
The Faces Of The Cigar Industry
10 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Face of the Cigar Industry. Who is it, who are the faces of the cigar industry, and the Cigar Brands... and while we're at it... who is the face o...
Sakasquatch Sighting on The Cigar Authority
03 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined live and in studio by the beast known as Sakasquatch, aka Steve Saka and we light up a couple of cigars from Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. ...
Mr. Jonathan Carney Talks LFD & Dave Returns From Davidoff
27 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We end the month of May with an episode that has it all. We are joined in studio by Mr. Jonathan Carney who fills us in on everything La Flor Dominica...
Rafael Nodal & Hank Bischoff From Boutique Blends Join Us
20 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
David Garofalo is a genius. The last couple of years we have done a show predicting the consolidation of a the Cigar Industry. Well, he got another on...
Cigar School 101 Version 2.0 With Slides
13 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This is one episode you will want to catch on YouTube as David Garofalo takes us to school. It’s cigar smoking 101 taken to the next level complete ...
Celebrating the Life Carlos Fuente Sr.
06 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today, May 6th, 2017 would have been the 82nd birthday of Carlos Fuente Sr. and we celebrate the life of the cigar industry icon. In the first hour we...
The Ugly Truth About Maduro Cigars
29 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We at The Cigar Authority love a little controversy and today, we go dark and reveal THE UGLY TRUTH ABOUT MADURO CIGARS… we are going to pull the cu...
Just Sit Right Back And You'll Hear A Tale
22 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you were stuck on a desert island, what are some of the things that you would want to have with you if your three-hour tour turned into being stran...
Tripping With The Tax Man & Perla Del Mar Cigars
15 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Beatles once sang, If you drive a car, I’ll tax the street, If you try to sit, I’ll tax your seat. If you get too cold I’ll tax the heat, If...
The Cigar Authority Looks At Pricing Trends
08 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In the recent years there has been a flood of cigars that cost $10-$15-$20. Sometimes you can’t come up with the extra scratch to grab a bunch of th...
Celebrating 7 Years of TCA With Fratello Cigars
01 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
7 Years ago to the day, The Cigar Authority launched with David Garofalo and Mr. Jonathan and over the years things have changed, while the show might...
The Last Episode of Our 6th Year With Jose Blanco
25 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
6 Years, 312 Episodes and still counting! We close out our 6th Season with an epic finale. We will be joined in studio by Jose Blanco as we catch up w...
It's No Illusion We Smoke The Eiroa First 20 Years Colorado
18 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dave returns from the TAA where he was able to talk on and off the record on what’s new, what’s coming and even his crystal ball was fair game for...
The Boys Return From The Habanos Festival
11 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
David Garofalo and Mr. Jonathan make their return to The Cigar Authority after spending a few days in Cuba for the Habanos Festival. We will get to se...
Cigar Pairing 101 With David Ortiz
04 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
David G & Mr. J are 90 miles south of the mainland in Cuba so Barry, Chuck and Derek are in charge of the Asylum known as The Cigar Authority. You kno...
Donning a Smoking Jacket and Getting The Funk Out
25 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the week before the boys head to Cuba, and this week Dave dons his Smoking Jackets as we light up the cigar, Smoking Jacket before we get the f...
The Boys Return From Tabacalera Perdomo
18 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The band is back together this week as David Garofalo and Mr. Jonathan return from their trip to Nicaragua and the Perdomo factory. Rumour has it that...
Large & In Charge With Barry, Derek & Chuck!
11 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
David Garofalo and Mr. Jonathan are in Esteli, Nicaragua so Barry and the boys are left in charge. Chuck gets interviewed, Derek steps into the Asylum...
Attempting A World Record With Darren Cioffi
04 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the #1 Cigar Podcast, the boys attempt to set a world record with a cigar measuring 5.25 x 42. They’ll be joined by the current record ...
Smoking United Cigars with Oliver Nivaud
28 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, David Garofalo returns from the Dominican Republic and we will catch up with him to find out all the details of his ...
The Best Selling Padron Cigar & Mr. Garofalo Goes to Concord
21 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority we dig into The Cigar Authority Care Package and light up the #1 selling Padron cigar on the market. It’s a Nicarag...
State of the Cigar Industry Address With Kristoff Jarrid *FIXED*
15 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The previous upload became corrupt, this is the fixed file... It's that time of year again to go over the numbers and look at the State of the Cigar I...
The 2016 Cigar of the Year Winner Is...
07 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As The Cigar Authority begins today we will say goodbye to the reigning cigar of the year as voted by the authority on cigars. The Recluse Amadeus Hab...
Popping Bottles With Perdomo Champagne
31 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the #1 Cigar Podcast on the internet The Cigar Authority pops champagne, smokes Perdomo Champagne as we get ready to celebrate the end of...
The Christmas Episode with Byron Distinguido
23 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at The Cigar Authority and today we light up the Byron Distinguido as welcome Dave Burck from Cigar Juke...
Smoking a #1 & #2 In Snowy New Hampshire
17 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today we light up a #1 in the first hour and a #2 in the second hour. Yes, it sounds like Mr. Jonathan’s bathroom habits but it’s actually cigars ...
Manual Inoa of La Aurora Cigars
10 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the internet’s number 1 cigar podcast we welcome to the show Manuel Inoa of La Aurora cigars where he serves as the Master Blender. I...
Predicting #1 Cigars & The Care Package Returns
03 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for another fun episode of the Internets #1 cigar podcast. This week on the show we feature the first cigar from the December care package...
You Could Have Been A Contender
26 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
If you follow The Cigar Authority, you already know who the contenders are for the upcoming 2016 Cigar of the Year… But today, we will be talking ab...
Putting The Band Back Together
19 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The cast of The Cigar Authority is slowly getting back together. This weeks show, Barry and Mr. Jonathan are here once more, Chuck is gone so Derek is...
Special Announcement & Let's Get Debonaire with Phil Zanghi
12 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Are you Debonaire enough to join us on today's LIVE radio broadcast of The Cigar Authority? With us today is Phil Zanghi of Debonaire cigars. In the f...
Small Smokes and Cigars in Cinema
05 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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MONSTER CIGARS - Does Size Matter?
29 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Things are getting a little spooky at The Cigar Authority... It's almost Halloween and in the first hour we will light up a MONSTER of a cigar, the A...
Celebrities Becoming Cigar-lebrities
22 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today on The Cigar Authority, we talk about celebrities who’ve tried their hand in the cigar industry during the first hour of the show. We will l...
Oktoberfest & Collaboration Cigars
15 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It’s that time of year again. The leaves are falling, beer is flowing, and the cigars are smoking! It’s Oktoberfest today on The Cigar Authority,...
Smoking the Unicorns
08 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today we unveil our 2016 Cigar Ambassadors of the Year Award from Cigar Journal Magazine, and we will be smoking Debonaire Daybreak, The American, Jo...
Recovery Weekend with Recluse Cigars
01 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We are in recovery mode after the Two Guys Smoke Shop 31st Anniversary extravaganza, Let’s Make A Smoking Deal. What better way to recover then wit...
The Honeymoon is Over....
24 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today on The Cigar Authority, we dive into the aftermath of Barry’s wedding. Were there any good stories? In the first hour we will light up the ...
Live From Barry's Wedding....
17 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are on the road in Goffstown, New Hampshire for Barry's Wedding. Broadcasting live from the La Flor Dominicana studios, we will ...
Smoking Blind at Barry's Bachelor Party
10 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The week on The Cigar Authority we smoke a cigar known only by a number for Cigar Journal Magazine and we break down the latest issue. In the second ...
Boom! Announcing the 2017 Firecracker
03 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It’s labor day weekend, and we celebrate from the beach at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Seabrook, New Hampshire. We will light up a cigar from 2015 that ...
Episode #333: More Cowbell
27 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority we celebrate show #333. We affectionately call this episode, More Cowbell. Tune in and find out how you can get a co...
The Cigar Industry 2018 A Look Into The Future
20 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode of The Cigar Authority we break out the crystal ball and look into the future. With all the FDA regulations in place, consolida...
Dropping The Hammer With The Contenders
13 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Cigar Authority is broadcasting live from Two Guys Smoke Shop in Nashua, NH from the La Flor Dominicana Studios. We welcom...
Eric Newman and the Diamond Crown Black Diamond
06 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It’s hours before the Two Guys Smoke Shop event called The Last Supper and the FDA regulations are just hours away. We will have live in studio Eri...
The 2016 IPCPR Recap Show
30 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dave is back from IPCPR and Mr. Jonathan is at a wedding. So Dave, Chuck and Barry break down the 2016 IPCPR Show which has just concluded in Las Veg...
Next Stop Las Vegas for IPCPR 2016
23 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, the IPCPR is coming and we discuss all the latest news and rumors as the industry is set to converge on Las Vegas......
In The Aging Room With Rafael Nodal
16 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Rafael Nodal, the owner of Boutique Blends to the show where we will light up his new Gran Retorno that is set to debut ...
Smoking New Cigars With Steve Saka
09 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority we are joined by Steve Saka of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. We will light up some new cigars including the Sobremesa S...
Firecrackers & Humidor Giveaway
02 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as we light up the SOLD OUT RoMaCraft Firecracker on The Cigar Authority. Will David Garofalo & Mr. Jonathan be able to make it thr...
Michael Herklots of Nat Sherman
25 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority we welcome Michael Herklots of Nat Sherman as we light up a cigar from the Care Package… The Nat Sherman Panameric...
It's a Recluse Fathers Day
18 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority we are joined by the Recluse Cigar Family…. Scott Weeks is in town with his father Nick and JR Dominguez is here w...
Cigar Rep of The Year: Roy Kirby of Perdomo
11 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week The Cigar Authority welcomes to the show Roy Kirby of Perdomo Cigars as we light up the Perdomo 20th Anniversary. We'll find out wh...
La Galera with Fabian Barrantes
04 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome live via remote Fabian Barrantes of Indian Head Cigars. They have a couple of hot new cigars that we believe are possible...
What's Old is New
28 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority we light up a cigar from the care package, the Fleur de la Reine. In the first hour we smoke the Natural and in the ...
The LFD TAA 48 & Mr. Jonathan Carney
21 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as we light up two very special cigars live from the La Flor Dominicana studios on The Cigar Authority. The first cigar will be the...
Being a Baller With Rob Weiss & BG Meyer
14 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a Baller? Tune in with your Entourage as we welcome to the show Rob Weiss who is an actor, director, producer and writer for shows like Entou...
The Value of a 6 x 60 & Glynn Loope
07 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a trying week in the cigar industry, and in the first hour of the show we are going to keep things light. We’ll talk about the history ...
Enjoying It In The Can With Asylum
30 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week we all enjoy it in the can with Asylum. We will start out with the Asylum 13 that was included in The Cigar Authority care package. We will ...
Smoking The Firecracker with Skip Martin of RoMa Craft
23 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Skip Martin of RoMa Craft Tobac and we smoke for the first time the CroMagnon Firecracker a limited edition release coming...
Split Wrappers, FY17 and Hermoso
16 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority we light up a cigar that received accolades many years ago, and we light up something that just hit the shelves this...
Cigar 101 In Room 101 With Firecrackers
09 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of The Cigar Authority we light up Room 101 while discussing Cigars 101. We’ll discuss the slobber cutter, how to taste, when ...
The Cigar Authority 6th Anniversary Show
02 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
With a live studio audience at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, New Hampshire The Cigar Authority celebrates 6 years of the crazy nonsense that makes ...
Celebrating AVO’s 90th & Smoking Cubans
26 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority podcast we celebrate Avo Uvezian’s 90th birthday by lighting up a cigar that was included in the care package. We ...
Shooting Ashes, Smoking Fines, And LFD TAA!
19 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority we discuss a recent ticket we got for smoking in a cigar store as the government goes to far in interpreting a law. ...
Habanos & TAA Festivals While Going Green
12 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority we prepare for St. Patrick’s Day while lighting up the Dos Hombres Candela and discuss the history of Candela ciga...
Lighting, Cutting, Tasting, Oh My!
05 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
With David Garofalo in Cuba at the Festival Del Habano the asylum is left to Mr. Jonathan, Chuck Morrison and yours truly, Barry Stein. But we have a...
National Cigar Day w/ Four Kicks & The Oscars
27 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
February 27th is National Cigar Day, and we celebrate the holiday Four Kicks, with Crowned Heads Four Kicks. We will discuss consolidation in the ind...
Smoking A Bowl With Swag in SoBe
20 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority we celebrate International Pipe Smoking Day… Join the boys as they light up a pipe and smoke a bowl while discussin...
Politics, Rumors and Science
13 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority, David Garofalo returns from Washington DC with information on FDA as well as a whole bunch of rumors going around th...
The Cigar of the Year Edition
06 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Since 1992 David Garofalo has been naming The Cigar of the Year, and for the 24th time, we will do so today; the day before Super Bowl Sunday in our t...
Fixing Lighters and Smoking Wheels
30 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Cigar Authority we smoke a few rare cigars... The first one was included in the now sold out Cigar Authority Care Package... Made in ...