Simply Stogies Podcast - Simply Stogies

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.

All Episodes

Episode 151: 2025 PCA Convention & Trade Show from New Orleans

April 15, 2025 James Giehm 01:28:53 0 Comments

James, Nick, and Tim give you their thoughts (sans Day 3) of the 2025 PCA Convention & Trade Show in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Episode 150: Pre-PCA with Charlie Minato

April 10, 2025 James Giehm 01:37:15 0 Comments

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...

Episode 149: Vance Taylor of Stoic Cigars

April 1, 2025 James Giehm 01:33:19 0 Comments

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...

Episode 148: Michael Knowles of Mayflower Cigars

March 15, 2025 James Giehm 01:37:30 0 Comments

James and Nick welcome Michael Knowles of Mayflower Cigars and The Daily Wire to the program. Michael discusses how is passion for cigars began and shares why cigars and...

Episode 147: Riste Ristevski of JSK Cigars

March 1, 2025 James Giehm 01:34:08 0 Comments

James and Nick welcome Riste Ristevski of JSK Cigars. Riste talks about how he got into the cigar industry, what’s changed over the last ten years, and some...

Episode 145: Joshua Habursky Executive Director of the PCA

February 1, 2025 James Giehm 1:05:36 0 Comments

James and Nick welcome the Executive Director of the Premium Cigar Association, Joshua Habursky. The trio discuss the big wins for the cigar industry so far in 2025, and...

Episode 144: Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego

January 15, 2025 James Giehm 01:38:43 Comments Off

James and Nick welcome Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego to the show. Michael has been in the industry on the retail side and the manufacturing side; so, it’s no...

Episode 143: Sean Williams of Cohiba

January 1, 2025 James Giehm 01:23:12 Comments Off

James and Nick welcome Sean Williams to the show. Sean explains how he began in the cigar industry with his own brand, Premiere Mundo. The discussion turns to the...

Episode 142: Cigar Coop

December 15, 2024 James Giehm 01:34:04 Comments Off

James and Nick welcome back William “Cigar Coop” Cooper to Simply Stogies Podcast. The trio begin by discussing limited edition cigars, differences between limited edition and annual releases, and...