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 and Nick welcome Alex Glez to the show. Alejandro González Arias, or Alex Glez, talks about his time in Cuba as a torcedores at the El Laguito factory and later at a hotel. Alex talks about the opportunities America has provided him, Alex farm rolls, and his company AG Cigars. YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/sT2gmduafIA
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James drops by the Lure Cigars booth and talks with Lou Cross about his brand and his thoughts on the 2025 PCA Convention and Trade Show. View on YouTube: https://youtu.be/StsMjzcOscA
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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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Nick Syris catches up with his old friend Robert Caldwell at the 2025 PCA Convention and Trade Show in New Orleans. View on YouTube: https://youtu.be/r-4zI3l1gf0
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James speaks with Jesus at the Martinez Cigars booth to find out what’s new and what it’s like working with local B&Ms on a cigar. View on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-1g_-NzSWQA
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Nick talks with Enrique Sanchez at the GPC/1502 Cigars booth at the 2025 PCA Convention and Trade Show in New Orleans. View on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xapUiMZImG4
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James drops by the Zander-Greg booth to speak with Alex. Alex talks about the new A Bronx Tale Sonny, and the Epic and Nat Cicco lines. View on YouTube: https://youtu.be/g8akOA_DiqI
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Nick speaks with the guys behind Angry Beaver Cigars at the BAMF Cigars booth on the floor of the 2025 PCA Convention and Trade Show. View on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UXEm6-XCi-I
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