Episode 72: 3 Year Anniversary, Cigar Aficionado’s Top 25 Problem, and PCA News
Thank you all so much for your support these past three years!! This is now the longest running podcast and most successful podcast that I’ve ever done. None of...
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 71: What the Hell is Paprika with Devin Ashley of Bad Ash Cigars
I sit down with Devin Ashley, owner and founder of Bad Ash Cigars. Bad Ash Cigars is an ultra-boutique cigar company that is just getting off the ground. We...
Episode 70: PCA Legislative Update with Josh Habursky and Glynne Loope
I am joined via Zoom by the PCA’s Head of Government Affairs, Joshua Habursky, and State Advocacy Director, Glynn Loope. We take a look back at the legislative victories...
Episode 69: The One and Only Tommy Zman
I chat, via Zoom, with the one and only Tommy Zman. Tommy “Zman” Zarzeki is a writer, producer, voice actor, humorist, and content creator. While he has worked on...
Episode 68: Bonus Episode with Lucas Da Silva of Oxford Cigar Company
I welcome Lucas Da Silva, owner of oxfordcigarcompany.com, back to the podcast. We discuss the state of cigar retail, what it’s like to do business during the second cigar...
Episode 67: The Cuba Episode with Nick Syris of LH Premium Cigars
I welcome Nick Syris, the owner and Master Blender of LH Premium Cigars and a Subject Matter Expert on all things Cuban cigars, to the show. Nick and I...
Episode 66: Getting to Know Alec Rubin from Alec Bradley Cigars
I travel to Capital Cigar Lounge in Lincoln, Nebraska and sit down with Alec Rubin of Alec Bradley Cigars. Alec and I discuss what it was like growing up in the industry...
Episode 65: Return of the Reinado Empire
I chat, via Zoom, with Antonio Lam of Reinado Premium Cigars. There are things in the world that are more important than cigars and more important than business. Antonio...
Episode 64: A Conversation with Andy Sweis of Cedar Room Fine Cigars & Lounge
I am joined via Zoom by Andy Sweis, owner of Cedar Room Fine Cigars & Lounge in Scottsdale, AZ. We talk about how he got into the cigar industry...
