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Cigar Review: New Dawn Robusto Grande by Avowed Cigars
Avowed Cigars launched earlier this year. The brand was started by Andrew Considine and Dave West, the gentlemen behind Small Batch Cigar, They are blended and rolled at the...
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Cigar Review: Patina LE 24
We last had Mo Maali of Patina Cigars on the show in September of last year. If you remember, I was pretty bummed about...
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Cigar Review: Herbert Spencer Toro from Jake Wyatt Cigar Co.
For her first cigar review with Simply Stogies Podcast, Mimi VonSwagg takes on the Herbert Spencer Toro from Jake Wyatt Cigar Co. The Herbert...
PCA 2025 Coverage
The 2025 PCA Trade Show has come and gone. Below are the latest 3 interviews. Click here to see all of our interviews.
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: 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.
PCA Trade Show 2023: Big Boyz Cigars
Bruce stops by PCA first timers, Big Boyz Cigars. We learn about the brand and their blends.
PCA Trade Show 2023: J. London Cigars
Bruce stops by J. London Cigars at the PCA Trade Show to catch up with owner, Jonathan Fiant. Jonathan talks about how the fire impacted them and what is new for J. London Cigars.
54 Clear the Air: A Simply Stogies Podcast After Show
Tim brings James back to the microphone to talk behind the scenes of the MOKH. During the 2025 My Old Kentucky HERF, Tim and James live streamed the event...
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...
53 Clear the Air: A Simply Stogies Podcast After Show
Clear the Air is finally back after a nice little break following the PCA Trade Show. In this episode, Tim brings James and Nick back to discuss in further...