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 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...

Episode 81: Bonus at My Old Kentucky Herf

May 24, 2022 James Giehm 01:02:34 0 Comments

For this bonus episode, I chat with Luciano Meirelles of Ace Prime Cigars, Andy Yaffee of Micallef Cigars, Oscar Valladares of Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Co, Nick Syris of...

Episode 80: Patina Cigars’ Mo Maali

May 15, 2022 James Giehm 01:05:17 0 Comments

I sit down with Mo Maali, the man behind Patina Cigars. We talk about the behind-the-scenes of running a cigar company. Mo opens up about lanceros, limited edition, and...

Episode 79: The Cuban Sub-Series: The History of Cuban Cigars

May 1, 2022 James Giehm 01:34:07 1 Comment

Nick Syris, owner of LH Cigars, joins me for the next installment of the sub-series this year, while we look at the history of Cuban cigars. We start from...

Episode 78: The Cuban Sub-Series: Cuba Now

April 15, 2022 James Giehm 01:21:10 7 Comments

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...