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 90: A Conversation with Rick and Sara Rodriguez of West Tampa Tobacco Co.

September 15, 2022 James Giehm 01:19:58 0 Comments

This episode, I am joined by the father and daughter team of Rick and Sara Rodgriguez of West Tampa Tobacco Co. The three of us discuss how Rick started...

Episode 89 The Cuban Sub-Series: Cuban Soil & More

September 1, 2022 James Giehm 01:27:36 1 Comment

James is joined by his Cuban Sub-Series host, Nick Syris of LH Cigars, as they discuss what makes Cuban cigars so unique…the soil. Before they discuss the unique properties...

Episode 88: Janus Coffee Roasters

August 15, 2022 James Giehm 01:52:35 0 Comments

In a simulcast with Simply Stogies Presents: Cigars & Coffee, James welcomes his co-host from Cigars & Coffee (Timothy Allen) back to the podcast. They also welcome Shad and...

Episode 87: Cigar Media on Cigar Media w/Dan Ravanelli of 505 Cigar Review

August 1, 2022 James Giehm 00:49:11 0 Comments

While at the PCA 2022 Trade Show I sat down with Dan Ravanelli of 505 Cigar Review. Dan and I discuss this year’s trade show before finding out more...

Episode 86: PCA 2022 Trade Show Part 2

July 25, 2022 James Giehm 01:37:37 0 Comments

We continue our interviews from the PCA 2022 Trade Show floor with Rick Rodriguez of West Tampa Tobacco Co., Lee Marsh of Stolen Throne, John Laurendi of Peter James,...

Episode 85: PCA Trade Show 2022 Part 1

July 18, 2022 James Giehm 00:54:28 0 Comments

James takes to the PCA 2022 Trade Show floor to interview Jeremy Casdagli of Casdagli Cigars, Uncle Bobi of XhaXhi Bobi Cigars, Dr. Stephan Lampert of Lampert Cigars, and...

Episode 84: The Cuban Sub-Series: The Impact of the Cuban Embargo

July 1, 2022 James Giehm 01:21:13 0 Comments

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...

Episode 83: On a Zoom with John Laurendi of Peter James

June 15, 2022 James Giehm 00:59:30 Comments Off

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...

Episode 82: The Cuban Sub-Series: The Innovators of Cuban Cigars

June 1, 2022 James Giehm 01:23:30 0 Comments

I am joined by Nick Syris, owner of LH Cigars, my co-host for our Cuban Sub-Series. We discuss the latest news from Cuba: The explosion near Hotel Saratoga in...