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.
Episode 162: Aaron Paoletta of LaVega Cigars
James and Nick welcome Aaron Paoletta of LaVega Cigars to the show. Aaron tells us how he went from culinary school, to chef, to music producer, to a heavy metal band, and then the cigar industry. We discuss LaVega Cigars, The LaVega lounge, the industry, and Aaron’s views on all of it. We find out...
Episode 161: Dogs Inc.
James and Tim kick off National Service Dog Month by welcoming Sean Brown and Jillian Hinton of Dogs Inc. to the show. Jillian and Sean share their stories and how Dogs Inc. helped them during some of the toughest times in their lives. Dogs Inc. provides guide dogs, service dogs, therapy dogs, and companion dogs...
Episode 160: Law Ream Zino Brand Ambassador
James and Nick welcome the Zino Cigars Brand Ambassador, Law Ream, to the show. The former host of the Republic of Debauchery talks cigar media and content creation. We pick his brain and get his thoughts on comedy in the cigar space, how news is covered, and his transition from content creator to brand ambassador....
Episode 159: Les Mann of ST Dupont
James and Nick welcome Les Mann from ST Dupont to the show. Les discusses how he came to work for ST Dupont and the challenges that came with it. We ask Les how he’s developed the relationships in the cigar industry and the importance of trust with each of his clients. Les gives us his...
Episode 158: Robert Caldwell
James and Nick welcome Robert Caldwell of Caldwell Cigars to the podcast. We find out about the friendship between Robert and Nick. We discuss the pitfall of the overconsumption of information without context, that leads some “cigar geeks” to make false assumptions. We discuss if “a cigar made is a cigar sold” still holds true,...
Episode 156: Mike “BDP” Palmer of Pospiech Cigars
James and Tim (Nick is on assignment) sit down with the Pospiech National Sales Manager Mike “BDP” Palmer. We find out how Mike got the nickname “BDP,” the name of his cigar. We talk about how Mike got involved with Postawnie CIgars and Mike “Mikey” Szczepankewicz. This leads us into talking about their podcast “Cigar...
Episode 155: Noel Rojas of Rojas Cigars
James and Nick welcome Noel Rojas of Rojas Cigars to the podcast. Noel discusses growing up in Cuba: from working on tobacco farms at a young age, to his military service, and why he went back to tobacco. He gives us an in-depth look into his career in tobacco from Cuba, to the US, and...
Episode 154: FatAsh Cigar Lounge & My Old Kentucky Herf
James visits with Dwight Adkins and Stephen Wray at FatAsh Cigar Lounge 8110 US-60, Ashland, KY 41102. The trio talk My Old Kentucky Herf, multi-vendor events, the planning that goes into them, and more. James asks Dwight and Stephen about the culture they’ve built at FatAsh Cigar Lounge and if it could be duplicated elsewhere....
