Nick runs into a long time friend Laurel Tilley who is in charge of brand development and media for AJ Fernandez. She’s been in the industry for 13 years. Laurel gives us the scoop. What’s new over at AJ Fernandez.
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James talks to Alexander of Zander-Greg Tobacco Products. He and his family have been a friend of the podcast since Simply Stogies first attended the PCA Trade Show.
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James visit’s one of the teams favorite cigar manufacturers, Lampert Cigars. Dr. Stefan Lampert give us an insight to what he and his brand have been up too.
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James stops by the GPC boot to have a quick chat with Enrique Sanches of 1502 Cigars. Find out what’s new.
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Nick makes a stop by the Toscano Cigar booth at the PCA trade Show to talk to Michael of Toscano Cigars to figure out how they make an ugly little cigar so enjoyable. It’s Italian tobacco like you never expected. Michael asked us to take a walk around the booth. We did our best and…
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James stops by the Cigar Luggage booth during the PCA 2023 Trade Show and speaks with founder Danny Jackson. Danny talks about how they got started, their partnership with Saddleback Leather and shows off the craftsmanship that goes into making their product.
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James drops by the Casdagli booth at the PCA Trade Show to speak with Hendrik Kelner Jr. of Kelner Boutique Facotry and Smoking Jacket Cigars. Hendrik talks about Casdagli Cigars distributing Smoking Jacket in the US, and what it was like working on a cigar for his father.
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Nick heads over to the Boveda booth at the 2023 PCA Trade Show to catch up with Sean Knutsen, the President and CEO of Boveda Inc. Sean takes us through the company’s beginnings and where they are now.
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James stops by the Iconic Leaf Cigar Company booth at the PCA Trade Show and catches up with his friend Scott Weeks. Scott talks about some of the new and innovative cigars he’s developed at Recluse Cigars.
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Nick catches up with his fried Abe Flores of PDR Cigars. They talk about Abe’s history in the business and PDR’s latest release.
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