Episode 39: A Revisit with Capital Cigar Lounge in Lincoln, NE
I sit down and catch-up with co-owner Tony Goins, and humidor coach Jeff Fry. We discuss their response to COVID-19 and how it has impacted their business. Jeff and...
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 38: Jeff and Mari Doll of Safari Cigars & Lounge
James sits down with the owners of Safari Cigars & Lounge, Jeff and Mari Doll. They discuss lounge etiquette, the impact that small business has on the local economy,...
Episode 37: FDA News and Cuban Cigar Retailers
I am finally back in my studio with power and internet! Thank you for your patience during my forced hiatus! I talk about the victory the cigar industry had...
Episode 36: A Discussion About Cuban Cigars
First, allow me to apologize to my listeners who may not follow me on social media. Where I live was hit hard by a derecho on August 10. I...
Episode 35: Project E Gran Ola Review
I give you my review of the Epic Cigars limited edition Project E Gran Ola. You can follow along with my review here. I also go over our new Statement of Ethics and why it’s...
Episode 34: Getting to Know Our New Content Director, Matthew Kang
James welcomes the new Content Director/Editor of simplystogies.com, Matthew Kang. Matthew discusses his cigar journey, and how his real job at Eater LA will help us give us some...
Episode 33: Up and Down with Phil Ledbetter from Up Down Cigars
I had the opportunity to sit down with co-owner of Up Down Cigar (located at 1550 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL) and current PCA Board Member, Phil Ledbetter. Phil...
Episode 32: Catching Up with Glynn Loope
I get to catch up with the Executive Director of the Cigar Rights of America, Glynn Loope. We discuss how COVID-19 has impacted cigar retailers and manufacturers, the government’s...
Episode 31: Zooming with Andy Yaffee of Micallef Cigars
I sat down, via Zoom, with Andy Yaffe, National Sales Director for Micallef Cigars. Andy tells the story of how his cigar journey began, how he came to in...
