Podcast Episodes

Episode 45: Cigar Community Round 1 with Simply Stogies Club

Episode 46

I sit down with the new Administrator of SimplyStogies.club, Ryan Janus. Ryan and I discuss his cigar journey and how he started smoking, to working …

5 years, 8 months ago

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Episode 44: 2020 in Review and Looking Ahead to 2021

Episode 45

I invite everyone to go to The Blend News and sign up for their newsletter and for their holiday giveaway! I then take a look back at the trials, tri…

5 years, 9 months ago

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Episode 43: 2020 Holiday Gift Guide and Budget Cigar Reviews

Episode 44

I welcome our Content Director, Matthew Kang (Twitter and Instagram), and our Photographer, Wonho Frank Lee (Instagram) to the show. The three of us …

5 years, 9 months ago

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Episode 42: Stolen Throne Oath Taker Review and Celebration Cigars

Episode 43

I go through my review of the Stolen Throne Oath Taker, a Cigar Federation exclusive offering from Stolen Throne. I tell you why it scored what it di…

5 years, 10 months ago

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Episode 41: A Chat with Diana Hutton from Perfect Ash

Episode 42

I sit down with the Diana Hutton, the owner of Perfect Ash in Inver Grove Heights, MN. We discuss how an attorney from Mexico City winds up in Minnes…

5 years, 10 months ago

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Episode 40: Catching-Up with Lee Marsh of Stolen Throne Cigars

Episode 41

James catches up with one of the founders and blenders of Stolen Throne Cigars, Lee Marsh. The pair discuss how Stolen Throne has handled the pandem…

5 years, 11 months ago

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Episode 39: A Revisit with Capital Cigar Lounge in Lincoln, NE

Episode 40

I sit down and catch-up with co-owner Tony Goins, and humidor coach Jeff Fry. We discuss their response to COVID-19 and how it has impacted their bu…

5 years, 11 months ago

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Episode 38: Jeff and Mari Doll of Safari Cigars & Lounge

Episode 39

James sits down with the owners of Safari Cigars & Lounge, Jeff and Mari Doll. They discuss lounge etiquette, the impact that small business has on t…

5 years, 11 months ago

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Episode 37: FDA News and Cuban Cigar Retailers

Episode 38

I am finally back in my studio with power and internet! Thank you for your patience during my forced hiatus! I talk about the victory the cigar ind…

6 years ago

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Episode 36: A Discussion About Cuban Cigars

Episode 37

First, allow me to apologize to my listeners who may not follow me on social media. Where I live was hit hard by a derecho on August 10. I lost power…

6 years ago

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