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Back to SearchEpisode 35: Project E Gran Ola Review
Episode 36
I give you my review of the Epic Cigars limited edition Project E Gran Ola. You can follow along with my review here. I also go over our new Statem…
6 years, 1 month ago
Episode 34: Getting to Know Our New Content Director, Matthew Kang
Episode 35
James welcomes the new Content Director/Editor of simplystogies.com, Matthew Kang. Matthew discusses his cigar journey, and how his real job at Eate…
6 years, 2 months ago
Episode 33: Up and Down with Phil Ledbetter from Up Down cigars
Episode 34
I had the opportunity to sit down with co-owner of Up Down Cigar (located at 1550 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL) and current PCA Board Member, Phil Ledb…
6 years, 2 months ago
Episode 32: Catching Up with Glynn Loope
Episode 33
I get to catch up with the Executive Director of the Cigar Rights of America, Glynn Loope. We discuss how COVID-19 has impacted cigar retailers and …
6 years, 3 months ago
Episode 31: Zooming with Andy Yaffee of Micallef Cigars
Episode 32
I sat down, via Zoom, with Andy Yaffe, National Sales Director for Micallef Cigars. Andy tells the story of how his cigar journey began, how he came …
6 years, 3 months ago
Episode 30: Cigar Scanner App and Hygrometer Review
Episode 31
This week, I quickly gives my thoughts on the PCA cancelling the 2020 trade show and how this presents the PCA with a unique opportunity for change; …
6 years, 4 months ago
Episode 29: Review: Casdagli Daughters of the Wind Cremello
Episode 30
Before I dive into my review of the Cremello, I discuss what reviews look like across the industry. While they're not standardized, there is room fo…
6 years, 4 months ago
Episode 28: Micallef To Be Named Maduro Review
Episode 29
I discuss the impact to local B&Ms and ask you, the listener, to support local whenever you can. The impact of COVID-19 is being felt everywhere, and…
6 years, 5 months ago
Episode 27: Sitting Down with Dan Thompson of Micallef Cigars
Episode 28
I welcome Dan Thompson, President of Micallef Cigars, to Simply Stogies Podcast. Dan and I discuss everything from how he started his cigar journey,…
6 years, 5 months ago
Episode 26: Drunkenomics and Cigars
Episode 27
James begins the show by thanking Mike Breig, our content director and lead reviewer at simplystogies.com. Due to personal reasons, Mike must permane…
6 years, 5 months ago