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.

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Episode 52: Talking Shop with Evan from The Blend Newsletter

April 15, 2021 James Giehm 00:49:19 0 Comments

This episode I chat with Evan, the founder of The Blend Newsletter, via Zoom and we discuss his cigar journey, how he fell in love with cigars, how the...

Episode 51: Chatting at the Drawing Room QC

April 1, 2021 James Giehm 00:59:23 0 Comments

I visit the Drawing Room QC and chats with two of the owners, Eric Norton and Shale Sage. The trio discuss the cigar community and rich cigar history in...

Episode 50: Sitting Down with Sean David of David’s Fine Tobaccos

March 15, 2021 James Giehm 00:32:42 0 Comments

I sit down with the third generation owner of David’s Fine Tobaccos in Clive, Iowa, Sean David. Sean and I discuss a wide range of topics that both his...

Episode 49: Chatting with Robin Blue of Blue Smoke ATL

March 1, 2021 James Giehm 00:48:50 0 Comments

I welcome Robin Blue, founder and creator of Blue Smoke ATL, to the show. Robin and I discuss how she approaches creating her line of cigar pokers, flasks, and...

Episode 48: Cigar Community Round 2 with Keepers of the Flame

February 15, 2021 James Giehm 00:44:02 Comments Off

I sit down and chat via Zoom with the founder and admin of Keepers of the Flame cigar club, Anthony. We discuss how Anthony got into the cigar hobby...

Episode 47: A Conversation w/the Organizers of the Queen City Cigar Fest

February 1, 2021 James Giehm 00:53:40 0 Comments

I chat (via Zoom call) with two of the three organizers of the Queen City Cigar Fest, Clinton Douglas and Damon Robinson. Clinton and Damon tell us about the...

Episode 46: Cigar Aficionado and Short Cigars

January 15, 2021 James Giehm 00:29:24 0 Comments

I give you my shortened opinion on the Cigar Aficionado Top 25 of 2020 list, why I think it is not a true list of the top cigars of...

Episode 45: Cigar Community Round 1 with Simply Stogies Club

January 1, 2021 James Giehm 1:03:42 0 Comments

I sit down with the new Administrator of SimplyStogies.club, Ryan Janus. Ryan and I discuss his cigar journey and how he started smoking, to working in a cigar lounge,...

Episode 44: 2020 in Review and Looking Ahead to 2021

December 15, 2020 James Giehm 00:28:02 0 Comments

I invite everyone to go to The Blend News and sign up for their newsletter and for their holiday giveaway! I then take a look back at the trials,...