Simply Stogies Podcast - Simply Stogies

Simply Stogies is a podcast for the cigar enthusiast and the veteran cigar aficionado. Join James on his journey through the world of cigars as he covers a variety of topics that are important to cigar smokers. Cigar and cigar accessory reviews, cigar news, reviews with those in the cigar industry, and discussions about all things premium cigars are all on the dockett. Sit back, relax, light up a stogie, and enjoy the show.

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Episode 81: Bonus at My Old Kentucky Herf

May 24, 2022 James Giehm 01:02:34 0 Comments

For this bonus episode, I chat with Luciano Meirelles of Ace Prime Cigars, Andy Yaffee of Micallef Cigars, Oscar Valladares of Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Co, Nick Syris of...

Episode 80: Patina Cigars’ Mo Maali

May 15, 2022 James Giehm 01:05:17 0 Comments

I sit down with Mo Maali, the man behind Patina Cigars. We talk about the behind-the-scenes of running a cigar company. Mo opens up about lanceros, limited edition, and...

Episode 79: The Cuban Sub-Series: The History of Cuban Cigars

May 1, 2022 James Giehm 01:34:07 1 Comment

Nick Syris, owner of LH Cigars, joins me for the next installment of the sub-series this year, while we look at the history of Cuban cigars. We start from...

Episode 78: The Cuban Sub-Series: Cuba Now

April 15, 2022 James Giehm 01:21:10 7 Comments

James welcomes back co-host Nick Syris, a Master Blender and Cuban expert, to discuss his latest trip to Cuba. Is Cuba ready for tourism as the pandemic (hopefully) winds...

Episode 77: The Cuban Sub-Series: The Cuban People

April 1, 2022 James Giehm 01:18:39 0 Comments

I welcome back to the show Nick Syris of LH Cigars. We return to our sub-series on Cuba and discuss the Cuban people. Nick explains their daily lives, what...

Episode 76: Nick Hammond: A Chat with an Epicure

March 15, 2022 James Giehm 01:11:46 0 Comments

I am joined via Zoom by journalist, author, podcaster, and cigar aficionado Nick Hammond. Nick is the author of Around the World in 80 Cigars: The Travels of an...

Episode 75: The Cuban Sub-Series: The History of Cuba Pt. 2

March 1, 2022 James Giehm 01:03:51 0 Comments

This episode is a continuation of Episode 73, where Nick Syris (owner of LH Cigars and Cuban cigar expert) continue our discussion of the history of Cuba. We begin...

Episode 74: Christopher Moore of Carolina Blue Cigars

February 15, 2022 James Giehm 01:04:14 0 Comments

I am joined via Zoom by Christopher Moore, owner and founder of Carolina Blue Cigars. Christopher calls in from a cigar lounge (I apologize for the audio quality and...

Episode 73: The Cuban Sub-Series: The History of Cuba Part 1

February 1, 2022 James Giehm 00:48:41 3 Comments

This is the first of a new sub series of podcasts where myself and Nick Syris of LH Cigars will discuss all things Cuba. For Part 1, Nick and...