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Episode 152: PCA Trade Show: A Retailer’s Perspective & Avowed Cigars

James and Nick welcome Andrew Considine and Dave West, from Small Batch Cigar and Avowed Cigars, back to the show. We ask Andrew and Dave their thoughts on this year’s PCA Convention and Trade Show in New Orleans. They tell us about what upcoming releases caught their eye and what new releases they’re looking forward…

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Episode 151: 2025 PCA Convention & Trade Show from New Orleans

  James, Nick, and Tim give you their thoughts (sans Day 3) of the 2025 PCA Convention & Trade Show in New Orleans, Louisiana.    

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Episode 150: Pre-PCA with Charlie Minato

  James and Nick welcome Charlie Minato of halfwheel.com back to the program. This special bonus episode and all of our 2025 PCA Convention & Trade Show is sponsored by Small Batch Cigar Our coverage is also brought to you by My Old Kentucky Herf. We ask Charlie what halfwheel will be looking for in…

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52 Clear the Air: A Simply Stogies Podcast After Show

Tim brings James and Nick back for another Simply Stogies After Show. Last week James and Nick interviewed Vance Taylor, founder of Stoic Cigars. The three talk about the troubles of finding good balance between the brand, the cigars, and the customers. Tim pleads his case that he was not scrolling Only Fans as they…

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Cigar Review: LH Cigars Aniversario

Jimmy D returns from The Drawing Room in Davenport, IA to review the latest release from Nick Syris and LH Cigars, the Aniversario. This LE from LH is Nick’s tribute to the Cohiba Siglo VI.  

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Episode 149: Vance Taylor of Stoic Cigars

James and Nick welcome the owner and founder of Stoic Cigars, Vance Taylor, to Simply Stogies. Vance tells us how he was first in the cigar industry with LUJ Cigars, and how his first PCA trade show was in New Orleans. Bringing things full circle, his first trade show as an owner will also be…

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Cigar Review: Justice by Stoic Cigars

Late in 2024, Vance Taylor launched Stoic Cigars. For those who might be unfamiliar with what Stoicism is, it is the philosophy of self-discipline and self-denial, in order to better one’s. An interesting view in a hobby that aligns more with a hedonistic lifestyle. However, there is an element of introspection that goes hand-in-hand when…

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51 Clear the Air: A Simply Stogies Podcast After Show

Tim, James, and Nick are back for another after show. The three discuss cigars that may be meaningful enough to hold on to or smoke them to enjoy them when you can. They discuss some of the things behind the scenes to bring the latest episode of Simply Stogies Podcast with Michael Knowles of Mayflower…

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Cigar Review: Entropy Toro by Domain Cigars

Jimmy D returns to review the Entropy toro by Domain Cigars. Featuring an Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, over a binder and fillers from Nicaragua. This was the first cigar blended for Domain Cigars, but was the third cigar released.  

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Episode 148: Michael Knowles of Mayflower Cigars

James and Nick welcome Michael Knowles of Mayflower Cigars and The Daily Wire to the program. Michael discusses how is passion for cigars began and shares why cigars and Mayflower Cigars are very personal for him. He tells us about how he launched his career, writing his first book, and smoking cigars at The Daily…

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