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Cigar Review: LH Cigars Aniversario
Jimmy D returns from The Drawing Room in Davenport, IA to review the latest release from Nick Syris and LH Cigars, the Aniversario. This LE from LH is Nick’s...
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Cigar Review: Justice by Stoic Cigars
Late in 2024, Vance Taylor launched Stoic Cigars. For those who might be unfamiliar with what Stoicism is, it is the philosophy of self-discipline...
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Cigar Review: Entropy Toro by Domain Cigars
Jimmy D returns to review the Entropy toro by Domain Cigars. Featuring an Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, over a binder and fillers from Nicaragua. This...
The Latest Simply Stogies Podcast Media
The very latest episodes of Simply Stogies media.
Cigars and Coffee Episode 62: Oliva Serie V and Black Silo Roasting Black Nile
Tim smokes a classic cigar, the Serie V lancero by Oliva Cigars while sipping on a new coffee by Black Silo located in Altoona Iowa. Stay Smoky!
Episode 84: The Cuban Sub-Series: The Impact of the Cuban Embargo
I am joined by Cuban cigar expert and the owner of LH Cigars, Nick Syris, as we discuss the impact of the US embargo on Cuban cigars. The conversation begins with some news coming...
Cigars & Coffee Episode 61: Juan Lopez No. 2 & TB610
James stays at home for this episode and smokes a Cuban Juan Lopez Seleccion No.2 and drinks a test blend from Janus Coffee Roasters, TB610.
Cigars & Coffee Episode 60: Trilogy Native Cameroon & Ethiopia Longberry
James returns to Habano Cigar Lounge in Davenport, Iowa and smokes an Alec Bradley Trilogy Native Cameroon and drinks Ethiopia Longberry from FatAsh Cigar Lounge in Ashland, Kentucky. His scores may surprise you. You...
Episode 83: On a Zoom with John Laurendi of Peter James
I sit down, via Zoom with Peter James founder, John Laurendi. John and I discuss how he got into his cigars, and John shares with us his very first cigar experience. John tells us...
The Latest Reviews
PCA Trade Show 2023: All Saints Cigars
James drops in on Micky Pegg at the All Saints Cigars booth at the PCA 2023 Trade Show. Micky talks about the brand, the design of the logo, and a little bit of business...
PCA Trade Show 2023: Crowned Heads
James stops by the Crowned Heads booth at the PCA Trade Show and talks with Jon Huber. Jon gives some insight on their newest release, the La Vereda; from the artwork, working with Ernesto...
PCA Trade Show 2023: Drunk Chicken Cigars
James visits Desiree Sylver at the Drunk Chicken Cigars booth at the PCA Trade Show. Desiree talks about the importance of the PCA Trade Show, how many shops you can find Drunk Chicken Cigars...
PCA Trade Show 2023: Dalay Zigarren
Nick heads back over to the Luciano Cigars booth to speak with Salih Dalay. Salih talks about the brand, the vision and the Istanbul. The Istanbul uses Turkish tobacco as part of the blend....
PCA Trade Show 2023: Founders Cigars
Bruce stops by the Founders Cigars booth and chats with Angelo Fraboni. Angelo talks about new bands, new factory, and being a relatively new brand.
Episode 150: Pre-PCA with Charlie Minato
James and Nick welcome Charlie Minato of halfwheel.com back to the program. This special bonus episode and all of our 2025 PCA Convention & Trade Show is sponsored...
52 Clear the Air: A Simply Stogies Podcast After Show
Tim brings James and Nick back for another Simply Stogies After Show. Last week James and Nick interviewed Vance Taylor, founder of Stoic Cigars. The three talk about the...
Episode 149: Vance Taylor of Stoic Cigars
James and Nick welcome the owner and founder of Stoic Cigars, Vance Taylor, to Simply Stogies. Vance tells us how he was first in the cigar industry with LUJ...