Simply Stogies Podcast

60 Clear the Air: A Simply Stogies Podcast After Show

Back to the microphones after last week’s episode of Simply Stogies Podcast where Tim brings James and Nick back to the microphone to talk behind Zino Brand Ambassador, Law Ream’s back. The three talk a little bit more about the Republic of Debauchery and how the industry really needs some more laughs. They spend time…

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Cigar Review: Alma del Cielo Amanecer from Plasencia

The Alma del Cielo, or Spanish for “Soul of the Sky,” is the latest cigar from Plasencia. What sets this apart from other Nicaraguan Puros from the company is where it was grown – 3,500ft above sea level in the Condega region of Nicaragua. The elevation is said to give the tobacco its unique flavor…

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Episode 160: Law Ream Zino Brand Ambassador

James and Nick welcome the Zino Cigars Brand Ambassador, Law Ream, to the show. The former host of the Republic of Debauchery talks cigar media and content creation. We pick his brain and get his thoughts on comedy in the cigar space, how news is covered, and his transition from content creator to brand ambassador….

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Cigar Review: Preakness 150 LE from Stolen Throne

Jimmy D from the Drawing Room in Davenport, Iowa smokes and reviews the Preakness LE 150 from Stolen Throne. Jimmy takes you through his thoughts, as he smokes the cigar made for The Preakness Stakes. Rolled at the Rojas Cigar Factory in Nicaragua, the Preakness 150 LE is a 6″ x 46 corona that features…

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59 Clear the Air: A Simply Stogies Podcast After Show

James is holding Cigar Apocalypse in Livermore, IA at Smoldering Cigar so Tim has no choice but to find a replacement. Tim and Nick welcome first time guest host Jimmy who is not only a video reviewer for Simply Stogies but a lounge owner. Jimmy owns and operates The Drawing Room in Davenport, IA. Anyway,…

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Cigar Review: Lumineer Toro by Valacari Cigars

I was first made aware of the Lumineer several years ago by Lou Cross, now of Lure Cigars. At the time, Lou was good friends with Nimmer Ahmad of Valacari. Nimmer would allow Lou, and the members of a local Tallahassee based cigar club – “C4” – to sample different test blends to get feedback….

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Episode 159: Les Mann of ST Dupont

James and Nick welcome Les Mann from ST Dupont to the show. Les discusses how he came to work for ST Dupont and the challenges that came with it. We ask Les how he’s developed the relationships in the cigar industry and the importance of trust with each of his clients. Les gives us his…

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Cigar Review: Nasser The Goat by AJ Fernandez Toro

This cigar started as a lounge exclusive offering at a shop in Haiti, and at the beginning of this year AJ Fernandez brought it to the U.S. I stopped at Best Cigars in Pennsylvania and purchased two of them on the recommendation of the clerk. He said he could not keep them on the shelf…

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58 Clear the Air: A Simply Stogies Podcast After Show

Tim brings James and Nick back to the microphone to discuss some of the topics that were discussed in the latest episode of Simply Stogies Podcast with guest Robert Caldwell of Caldwell cigars. Tim digs a little deeper into the back story of how Nick and Caldwell became friends before digging into the science behind…

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Episode 158: Robert Caldwell

James and Nick welcome Robert Caldwell of Caldwell Cigars to the podcast. We find out about the friendship between Robert and Nick. We discuss the pitfall of the overconsumption of information without context, that leads some “cigar geeks” to make false assumptions. We discuss if “a cigar made is a cigar sold” still holds true,…

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