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 53: Padron 3000 Maduro and Janus Cattle Guard
Tim is back with a new episode of Cigars & Coffee. This week Tim finds himself enjoying a Padron. That’s right, a Padron. Find out what he thinks about the Padron 3000 Madro while...
Cigars and Coffee Episode 52: Destino al Siglo and Janus Coffee Roasters Peru Capili Dark Roast
James returns to Habano Cigar Lounge in Davenport, Iowa and this time smokes an Arturo Fuente Destino al Siglo de Familia (corona grande), while pairing it with Peru Capili Dark Roast from Janus Coffee...
Episode 78: The Cuban Sub-Series: Cuba Now
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 down? Nick talks about what...
Cigars and Coffee Episode 51: La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amore and Peru Capili Medium Roast
James returns to Habano Cigar Lounge in Davenport, Iowa to try out the La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amore and some Peru Capili Medium Roast from Janus Coffee Roasters. While the two aren’t the...
Cigars and Coffee Episode 50: Oscar Valladares Superfly Connecticut and Hitching Post Blend
James returns to Habano Cigar Lounge in Davenport, Iowa and smokes the Oscar Valladares Superfly Connecticut and drinks the Hitching Post blend from Janus Coffee Roasters.
The Latest Reviews
PCA Trade Show 2023: Caldwell Cigars
Nick stops by the Caldwell Cigars booth and catches up with his old friend Robert Caldwell. Robert walks us through some upcoming releases (Long Live the King LE and 2 new Blind Man’s Bluff...
PCA Trade Show 2023: Casa 1910
James spends some time at the Casa 1910 booth talking with Manolo Santiago. Manolo shares his passion for his Mexican heritage and for the leaf.
PCA Trade Show 2023: Y Panda by Luciano
Nick introduces us to Y Panda by Luciano and Linxu “Panda” Yan, who helped blend Y Panda with Luciano Meirelles. “Panda” gives us an introduction to who he is, and part of the journey...
PCA Trade Show 2023: Battleground Cigars
Bruce speaks with Michael of Battleground Cigars. Michael gives a quick history of the cigar company and says that all Connecticut leaf used in Battleground cigars is locally sourced. He announces the new vitolas...
PCA Trade Show 2023: ATL Cigar Co.
Nick speaks with Leroy Lamar of ATL Cigar Co. Leroy takes us through the history of the ATL brand and his love of Atlanta, before talking about the ATL Wise Blood. Leroy gives us...
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...