Beyond The Humidor ~ A Cigar Podcast for the Rest of Us!

Drop us a line! Let us know your out there!The See is Vacant, on this episode we all may end up going downstairs.  Join us while we discuss easter a bit, the new Cavalier project, Apostate changing their distributor, and the guy's BS for a bit.  Smoking a grip of cigars today: Anthony smokes the Wild Hunter By Oscar Valadares in ToroGreg Smokes the Aladino Cameroon in LanceroScott Smokes the Aladino Habano Vintage Collection in ToroLarry smokes the Oliva Connecticut Reserva in Churchill Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

Drop us a line! Let us know your out there!The Guys smoke Cigar Aficionado's 2024 "Cigar of the Year" and share their thoughts. We also have Cigar News, a talk about tarrifs and cigars, and Story Time with Unckie Larry!!!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

Drop us a line! Let us know your out there!The boys share stories of what they have been up to lately and debate the merit of gags and gimmicks when marketing cigars and swag.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

Drop us a line! Let us know your out there!Well, we poked the bear and you all poked back! Several pieces of fan mail to read plus the usual assorted B.S. The return of the Beaver Break and more!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

Drop us a line! Let us know your out there!Welcome to a somber show, we are smoking the Don Deigo Baby and the Joya de Nicaragua Copper, we discuss the model railroad show that was just recently in Sacramento, Ca and the loss of one of our friends and podcast supporter Chris.  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

Drop us a line! Let us know your out there!The best laid plans, the camera crapped the bed, to you in podcast land it doesn't matter but it will to our YouTube fans.  Greg, Scott, Larry and Anthony (aka the Gorilla) are here again to discuss ... well lots:  We are smoking he Angeleno from Prometheus Cigars, as Drinking Dirty Wookie from "The Brewer's Cabinet" in Reno, Nv.  Many states are imposing tobacco tax increases, tariffs are a potential for Nicaragua thanks to our current commander and chief, this has the potential to increase the cost of tobacco goods being sent to the US, as well as flavor and generational smoking bans.  Time to get politically active and let your congressmen and senators know, not in my backyard!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

Drop us a line! Let us know your out there!The Boys are back with more tales from recent trips, a new airport cigar lounge, and why we have never made a "Top Ten List."Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

Drop us a line! Let us know your out there!Welcome back, Scott is MIA, so join Greg, Larry and the Gorilla as we smoke the West Tampa Cigar Company's core line, discuss fan mail and a bit of news on the new West Tampa Circle of Life and the new Limited Edition 2025 Davidoff Winston Churchill.  Larry Smoking the West Tampa BlackGreg Smoking the West Tampa RedGorilla Smoking the West Tampa WhiteFollow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

Drop us a line! Let us know your out there!Brandon Oveson from Apostate Cigars joins the show yet again to discuss the company's latest releases and share what we can expect from the company in 2025!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

Drop us a line! Let us know your out there!Merry Christmas!Please enjoy this long holiday-themed episode! "The Grinch has brought Cigars from Las Vegas. Scott reads a very special bit of fan mail, and the guys discuss their upcoming Christmas plans, model trains, old cars, and Christmas movies.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

Drop us a line! Let us know your out there!Get ready cause the boys are not happy...California is up to its usual shenanigans again. The guys discuss California Assembly Bill 3218 which totally isn't legal bribery and/or a racket...Anyway, we also take a look at your fan mail and make fun of more snooty cigar reviews.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

Drop us a line! Let us know your out there!Scott can't smoke this week but that will not stop the guys from doing a show. Greg has a rant about everyone's favorite self-driving vehicles, Scott evicted a colony of mice, and Larry muses on what cigars pair well with what booze.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

Drop us a line! Let us know your out there!Due to their busy schedules, the guys did not record an episode for this week but FEAR NOT! Greg and Anthony had a bit of audio saved in reserve for just such an occasion.Join Greg and Anthony as they chat about Star Trek! Greg is a lover of all of the old Trek shows but can Anthony convince him to try something new? Dose Greg like Strange New Worlds? Who is the best Captain? Who would we draft for our ideal Enterprise crew? Is Sisko a sociopath? All this and more await you! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

Drop us a line! Let us know your out there!Sam Hoffman of Just the Tip Cigars joins us to talk about how the shop is doing, bringing on new lines, and catering to the customer base. We also have some fan mail and the Gorilla would like some audience feedback on his rant about the NRA. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

Drop us a line! Let us know your out there!Scott is away but that won't stop us! Greg has some killer cigar news regarding a few new cigars hitting the market soon, we read your fan mail, and we discuss a few of the notable men and women that we have lost recently.Ian Stanley - C*NTROVERSIAL https://youtu.be/VCB97modw2s?si=6ldir56GVXHarFW6Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

Drop us a line! Let us know your out there!Gorilla Cam is back! Greg shares some cigar news and the latest from the back and forth between the Cigar Industry and the FDA. Scott and the guys ask a very important question< which Muppet would we all be?Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

Drop us a line! Let us know your out there!Scott, Larry, and Greg chat about life and drinking stories from their youth.  Smoking the Cavalier Geneve Tempura.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

Drop us a line! Let us know your out there!We receive a generous Buc-ee's haul from a listener and Greg tells us all about the 2024 Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

Drop us a line! Let us know your out there!Gorilla Cam is here! The guys wrap up their final Olympic thoughts, Greg shares some cigar news, and we read your fan mail!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

What is the difference between body and strength in a cigar and why does it matter? Greg has the answers. Larry and Scott ponder America's chances to medal in Skateboarding, Shooting, and Breakdancing at the Olympics.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

Anthony and Larry got to see a piece of railroad history from the comfort of their backyard and the guys discussed their top shelf, "cant bring myself to smoke them yet," cigars.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

This is a wild one...The guys discuss the recent presidential debate and lament the lack of decent options for the highest office in the land. Scott is fascinated by AI Robo-Dogs and not so subtly hints that he wants one. Greg has some cigar news and we end on Mel Brooks (for some reason). We apologize for the insane outro.Enjoy!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

Scott almost died (not really) but that did not stop him from going to Sin City! Scott shares his time at Vegas cigar lounges and the mob museum and the guys discuss California's fire season.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

Anthony, Larry, and Greg discuss the current trend of Generational Tobacco Bans that some governments have brought forward and we want to know: What are YOU doing this Summer?Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

Greg brought the guys a new cigar to try, The Espinosa Sumatra. Gorilla shares his trip to San Francisco and Larry got recognized by a fan at the local butcher shop.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

The guys are joined by Anthony's friend and fellow Eagle Scout Zach Crawford. He shares some of his sea stories and other nautical nonsense related to his education at Cal Maritime and the start of his career as a Marine Engineer. We also talk about pipe smoking, Greg reads fan mail, and we get a verified report of a gorilla sighting in the wild from a viewer.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

Brandon Oveson and Kendrick Woolstenhulme of Apostate Cigars join us again while we smoke the Sword of Laban. Brandon and Kendrick share their experiences blending and creating 8 distinctive cigars for their line and tease the upcoming release of The Endowment and Moroni's Trumpet. Also, Greg has FINALLY watched The Godfather and gives us his review.CHECK OUT APOSTATE CIGARS!https://www.apostatecigars.com/ourcigarsFollow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

This episode is dedicated to the memory and service of LtCdr Louis Conter, US Navy (Ret.)The guys are smoking the Kristoff 20th Anniversary Viente while Anthony shares the service record and a few personal stories of Lou Conter, the last survivor of the USS Arizona who passed away at the age of 102 earlier this month. Then to lighten the mood, we have our first audience smoking lounge review!MASH Podcast Talks Pearl Harbor"Witness to Infamy" InterviewLou Conter's Book: "The Lou Conter Story"Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Noel Edwards.Larry, Greg, and Scott smoke the Rocky Patel Edge Sumatra and blow good smoke to a recently departed friend, Noel Edwards. Greg also shares a story from his recent trip to Idaho and Anthony suggests a new segment for the show.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

Scott is away so, Larry and Greg try a very budget-friendly stick that proves that low price does not always mean low quality.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

Greg has cigar news and fan mail, this week's camping trip got rained out, and Gorilla shares his upcoming road trip plans and the value of having a "4am Friend."Be sure to check out the Video Vault and the latest Cigar News at loomiscigarcartel.comEmail us your comments and questions at info@loomiscigarcartel.comFollow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

Josh Habursky, chief lobbyist of the PCA,, joins us again to talk about the continued struggles and recent victories in the constant back and forth  between the world of legislation and premium cigars.Know your rights! Find more info at the following sites:https://premiumcigars.org/https://cigaraction.org/https://cigarrights.org/Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

WE TURNED THE CAMERA ON THIS TIME!The guys are joined once again by The General from Gen X Talks. We talk about his recent meet and greet in Vegas, more going up stories from Larry and The General, and stories from Bakersfield. All that and more on this episode of Beyond the Humidor!Check out more from the General and Gen X Talks:www.genxtalks.comFollow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

Anthony has come the to show with a useful question. How does one re-season disused desk-top humidor? Greg, Scott, and Larry offer guidance (and a little bullshit) on the subject and share their favorite cigars from the previous year.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

MERRY NEW YEAR!We chat about our holidays and discuss the 2023 cigar import numbers. What are you looking forward too in 2024?Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

Join the guys for a low key Christmas Eve. Santa has another a holiday message and the Camera Gorilla is sick. We share some of our favorite cigar gifts and smokes we wish we had this Christmas. Merry Christmas from Scot, Larry, Greg, & Anthony!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

Derek from Texas sent us some cigars to try out and once again it is time to discuss the latest in cigar gifts for Christmas. What is the best or worst cigar gift you have been given? Let us know to be featured on the next episode!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

Pat Walsh joins us to talk about his recent trip to Italy and how travel just might make us better people. And the guys discuss some of the wildest conspiracy theories that people actually believe.Find Pat Walsh on "The Pat Walsh Show"Monday-Friday, 7pm-10pm93.1 FM or 1530 AM in the Sacramento Areaor on the IHeart Radio App/WebsiteThe Pat Walsh ShowPat's new Podcast: "Pat's Peeps"https://patspeeps.com/Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

Larry, Scott, and Greg answer their fan mail, more Cigar News, and the guys question the advances of A.I. Art. Send in your fan mail at info@loomiscigarcartel.comFollow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

Larry is smoking 25 year old sticks, Gorilla saw an eclipse and there is cigar news a plenty!Find the Articles at: https://www.loomiscigarcartel.com/the-newsFollow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

The guys finally sample one of Apostates 2 new releases, The Zarahemla!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

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The guys are smoking the Domain Rouge and drinking some good whiskey. We get a final update from Larry's wife's homebrewed beer and then things go downhill from there... we hope you are not flying while listening to this.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

Joining us on this weeks show is Sammy Ceran of Supreme Tobacco of Haiti! We talk about the Haitian tobacco tradition and the company's entry into the cigar world with the Bohekio line. We also hear some tidbits from Greg's time at Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival.FIND SUPREME TOBACCO HAITI AT THE FOLLOWING LINKS:iNSTAGRAM: @supremetobacco_haitiWEBSITE: www.supremetobaccohaiti.comSHOP THEIR PRODUCTS:  https://www.neptunecigar.com/Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

Greg has some very special "Bourbon" to share with the guys and we smoke the new 2012 Sumatra by Oscar Valladares.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

This week the guys are smoking the Room 101 Teufel Hund and talking whisky, Cigar Bid shenanigans, and some PCA cigar legislation updates. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

IN MEMORY OF CHRIS PERRYGreg shares the most notable cigars from PCA and Larry, Scott, and Anthony share their home brewing class experience.Best Care Anywhere: A MASH PodcastYouTubeSpotifyFollow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

The guys discuss the merits of keeping a cigar journal, Scott and Greg's trip to Idaho, and that GOD DAMN SUBMARINE!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

Sam Hoffman, owner of the up and coming cigar shop "Just the Tip" and Co-Host of the Cigar Junkies podcast joins us for a feature length full of laughs, one liners, and stories from starting a shop, PCA, and beyond!Find Sam and the Cigar Junkies over on their Facebook page!https://www.facebook.com/thecigarjunkiespodcastOR over on their YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@thecigarjunkiespodcastFollow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

Cigar broker Matt Sas joins us to discuss his line of work.In Memory ofLeilani Gibbons-Elledge1950-2023"Your wings were ready but our hearts were not."Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

John Fazzi, territory manager for Kristoff Cigars, joins us again to talk about their latest release, the Guardrail! John also shares some of his recent and upcoming travels and events and the guys share their thoughts about dogs and dog owners. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com