We last had Mo Maali of Patina Cigars on the show in September of last year. If you remember, I was pretty bummed about missing out on his first limited edition from the year before. There was no way I was going to miss out on his 2024 LE. So, I grabbed a box when…
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Tim brings James back to the microphone to talk behind the scenes of the MOKH. During the 2025 My Old Kentucky HERF, Tim and James live streamed the event for nearly 7 hours allowing you to experience the HERF from the comfort of your couch. After the dust settled, they talk about all the great…
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For her first cigar review with Simply Stogies Podcast, Mimi VonSwagg takes on the Herbert Spencer Toro from Jake Wyatt Cigar Co. The Herbert Spencer features a San Andres Maduro wrapper over binders and fillers from the Dominican Republic. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/e2VSmiOtws8
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James visits with Dwight Adkins and Stephen Wray at FatAsh Cigar Lounge 8110 US-60, Ashland, KY 41102. The trio talk My Old Kentucky Herf, multi-vendor events, the planning that goes into them, and more. James asks Dwight and Stephen about the culture they’ve built at FatAsh Cigar Lounge and if it could be duplicated elsewhere….
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Clear the Air is finally back after a nice little break following the PCA Trade Show. In this episode, Tim brings James and Nick back to discuss in further detail a little about the life of Alex Glez. Tim Admits he is the uneducated one and asks several questions of Nick and James to get…
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James speaks with Sebastiaen Decoppet of Cavalier Cigars at their booth during the 2025 PCA Convention and Trade Show. The pair talk about craft cigars vs boutique, New Orleans, and more. View on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FBB7XuTFeR4
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Our intern, Pete Johnson of Tatuaje Cigars, heads over to the My Father Cigars booth to talk with Jose Ortega, the VP of Sales for My Father Cigars. View on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XPtXSnValvo
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Timothy Allen heads over to the Rabbit Air booth to visit the unsung heroes of the 2025 PCA Convention and Trade Show in New Orleans. View on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wW-9JZaqre0
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Nick sits down with Noel Rojas at the Rojas Cigars booth at the 2025 PCA Convention and Trade Show in New Orleans. View on YouTube: https://youtu.be/niuvxJHVKIE
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Nick Syris stops by the AJ Fernandez booth at the 2025 PCA Convention and Trade Show and talks with Laurel Tilley. View on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mtxmlkvSf20
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