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This week Drew and Joe interview Armen Caprielian Managing Partner of DAV Cigars and discuss The Boutique Cigar Association. (BCA) https://www.thebcaa.org/ The BCA is an organization that will bring together the “true” boutique cigars of the premium cigar industry. Topics include Education, Organization, and Awareness For Family Owned Boutique Cigars Makers & Brands. Show Notes: https://stogiegeeks.com/321 Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks
This week Drew and Joe review, the Predicate Exchange (PredX), this is a licensing solution that is being proposed to the industry. Its goal is to help solve the predicate question in a cost-effective way while still allowing manufacturers to expand their portfolios. Joe and Drew then wrap the show with the Stogies of the Week! Joe's Cigars: Stick of the Week: Plasencia Alma del Campo Travesia 6.5×54 – Toro Extra The Plasencia – Alma Fuerte Robusto (5 1/4×52) – Stick of the Week! Viaje Satori Nirvana (6 x 50) HVC Black Friday 2019 The Falto Mentor (5.75×54) Drew's Cigars: E.P. Carrillo Inch 5.5 x 64 Caldwell LA Barba Purple 5 x 50 Montecristo No. 2 ( The Monte “2”) 6 x 52 Micallef Connecticut 6 x 52 The Perdomo Special Craft Series Maduro 6 X 60 Full Show Notes: https://stogiegeeks.com/320 Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks
This week Drew and Joe interview Nestor Andrés Plasencia, known as the largest grower of tobacco in the world with more than 6000 employees, and 8 plantations. He and his family also produce 40 million cigars in 4 factories in Nicaragua and Honduras, among them their own brands Plasencia Cosecha 146, Plasencia Reserva, Alma del Campo, Alma Fuerte, and Alma del Fuego. Full Show Notes: https://stogiegeeks.com/319 Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks
This week Drew and Joe talk about Principal component analysis (PCA). No Wait PCA has been the topic of the week and listeners have been asking our thoughts, letters are flying around and its Time to talk about it ….Brace Yourself! Full Show Notes To sign up for the Diamond Crown Humidor Giveaway, visit: https://stogiegeeks.com/diamondcrown Joe's Cigars: - Stick of the Week! – The Plasencia – Reserva Original (4 3/4 x 52) - E.P. Carrillo Edicion Limitada 2013 Warped Corto X46 Drew's Cigars: - Alec Bradley Fine & Rare HOF/506 – 6 ¼” X 54 – Boxed Press Gran Toro - Asylum 13 5 x 50 - Gurka Ghost Phantom Gordo 5 X 58 - Criollo '98 Full Show Notes: https://stogiegeeks.com/319 Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks
This week, Drew and Joe discuss what to gift someone who is really into Premium Cigars! In the second segment, Joe and Drew go over the sticks they've had over the past week, including: Stick of the Week: * Plasencia Alma del Campo Travesia 6.5×54 – Toro Extra * Joe's Cigars: - Casa Fernandez Miami Reserva - Crowned Heads The Jericho Hill - Arturo Fuente Destino al Siglo Drew's Cigars: - My Uzi Weighs A Ton Bait Fish - Micallef Grande Bold Maduro 544M - Alec Bradley Project 40 Full Show Notes: https://stogiegeeks.com/317 Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks
Drew and Joe Review Cigars of the Year 2019 with Commentary. 2020 Industry predictions and the end of the year Top 5 Companies our hosts are excited about. Happy New Year! Full Show Notes: https://stogiegeeks.com/316 Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks
As we come within a couple of weeks of entering a new decade, Drew and Joe wanted to review the past Cigars of the Year for this decade, and which cigar will be Number One in 2019? Full Show Notes: https://stogiegeeks.com/315 Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks
As we come within a couple of weeks of entering a new decade, Drew and Joe wanted to review the past Cigars of the Year for this decade, and which cigar will be Number One in 2019? Full Show Notes: https://stogiegeeks.com/315
This week, Joe and Drew sit down with Dean Parsons, Owner, and Founder of Epic Cigars! In the second segment, we welcome Storm Boen from Cigars for Warriors! Show Notes: https://stogiegeeks.com/314 Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks
Drew has some questions that he is going to ask Joe from some of his emails and gatherings since appearing on Stogie Geeks. Note in the Joe style he does not know the questions. Also, have you heard about the Anti-Smoking Bill That Would Ban Catalog and Internet Sales of Tobacco Passes Subcommittee? We will begin to break it down and discuss what this could mean to our industry. Plasencia Cigar: 146 Cosecha Buy this Cigar here: https://stogiegeeks.com/plasencia Joe's Stogies: Man O' War Armada Toro Grande 6.5×56 Graycliff Double Espresso Series 4.5×54 Robusto NAT CICCO ANIVERSARIO 1965 LIGA NO. 4 5×52 Robusto Andrew's Stogies: Plasencia Cosecha 146 – Stick of the Week L'Atelier Extension de la Racine ER15 Black Label Black Works Studio Green Hornet Kato 4.5×46 Show Notes: https://stogiegeeks.com/313 Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks
Joe's Stogies: - DAV Cigars Prima Natural Robusto - Arturo Fuente Rosado 8-5-8 (2018) - Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Maduro - La Flor Dominicana La Volcada Andrew's Stogies: - Drew Estate Undercrown Shady XX Box Press Belicoso - Crowned Heads J.D. Howard Reserve HR 50 5 ½ X 50 - Rocky Patel LB1 OFC Toro 6 ½ x 52 - Romeo Y Julieta 1875 Bully Robusto 5 X 50 - Montecristo Media Noche Edmundo 5 X 55 Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks
This week, Joe and Drew Interview Dan Davison. Dan is the Sales Manager at Queensbury Cigar & Pipe. His unique experiences in the industry include managing Rhode Island's oldest tobacconist The Humidor Smoke Shop, to being the Northeast Sales Representative for Kristoff Cigars. In the Stogies of the Week, Joe and Drew discuss the sticks they've had over the past week! Show Notes: https://stogiegeeks.com/312 Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks
This week, we welcome Ram Rodriguez from Tabacalera El Artista for an interview! In the second segment, Joe and Drew go over the sticks they've had over the past week in the Stogies of the Week! Full Show Notes: https://www.stogiegeeks.com/311 Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks
This week, we welcome Armen Caprielian from DAV Cigars for an interview! In the Stogies of the Week, Joe and Drew talk about the sticks they've had over the past week! Joe's Stogies: - My Father La Gran Oferta Toro - CAO Orellana - Alec Bradley Project 40 05.50 - E.P. Carrillo Capa de Sol Andrew's Stogies: - Perla del Mar Maduro: Toro Grande 6 X 60 - Leon Jimenes: Robusto 5.5 x 50 - Punch Rothchild Natural: 4 1/2 x 50 - Cavalier Genève Limited Edition 2019 DG 4 3/4 x 58 - La Gloria Cubana Spanish Press Gigante 6 x 60 Show Notes: https://stogiegeeks.com/310 Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks
This week, Joe and Drew interview Jonathan Lipson, the Director of Sales and Marketing at Alec Bradely! In the second segment, they discuss the Cigars and Spirits event at Prestige Cigars in Texas! Full Show Notes: https://stogiegeeks.com/309 Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks
Then in the segment segment, they discuss the Cigars and Spirits event in Texas! Full Show Notes: https://stogiegeeks.com/309 Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks
This week Joe and Drew interview Jonathan Lipson, the Director of Sales and Marketing at Alec Bradely. Full Show Notes: https://stogiegeeks.com/309
This week, Joe and Drew interview Lincoln Salazar, the Chairman and CEO of Cigar & Spirits Magazine! Joe and Drew will then discuss the sticks they've had over the past week in Stogies of the Week! Visit http://www.stogiegeeks.com for all the latest episodes! Like us on Facebook @stogiegeeks! Follow us on Twitter @StogieGeeks!
This week, Joe and Drew discuss a survey that reveals which cigar brands are moving best, what size moves off the shelf the most, and also cover the hottest brands of 2019! In the Stogies of the Week segment, Joe and Drew discuss some of the cigars they've had over the past week! Joe's Cigars: -Lars Tetens – SS -Alec Bradley Magic Toast Robusto -Black Label Trading Company – Green Hornet -La Flor Dominicana La Nox Drew's Cigars: -J.C. Newman The American 7 x 47 Churchill -Vegas 5 Limitada 2019 6 x 50 -M Bourbon by Macanudo 6 x 5 Toro -Cult Fuerte Grande Toro 6 x 60 -Drew Estate Fat Bottom Betty 5 x 54 Visit http://www.stogiegeeks.com for all the latest episodes! Like us on Facebook @stogiegeeks! Follow us on Twitter @StogieGeeks!
This week Drew and Joe Interview Brenda Scott, Texas Brand Ambassador, Mother of 5, President of Wildfire Ladies Cigar Society and Distinguished Ruffians scout for Texas Chapter. Woman in Cigar Culture topic, opinion, and events! After the first segment, Joe and Drew will review the sticks they've had over the past week! E-mail joeh@stogiegeeks.com with questions and comments. Full Show Notes: https://stogiegeeks.com/306 Visit http://www.stogiegeeks.com for all the latest episodes! Like us on Facebook @stogiegeeks! Follow us on Twitter @StogieGeeks!
Global Premium Cigars is a tobacco company Proudly Nicaraguan, which owns the most renowned and prestigious brand 1502. CEO and Founder Enrique Sanchez joins Joe Hollywood this week for an interview! To enter the contest for the Diamond Crown Humidor, visit: https://stogiegeeks.com/diamondcrown To learn more about 1502 Cigars, visit: http://www.globalpremiumcigars.com/ Full Show Notes: https://stogiegeeks.com/298 Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks
Dan Davison is the Sales Manager at Queensbury Cigar & Pipe, and returns to the show to sit down with Joe Hollywood for an interview! In the Stogies of the Week, Joe and Dan review cigars such as La Barba Purple, Comfortably Numb by Espinosa Vol. 1, FSG Belicoso by Drew Estate, Kristoff Vengeance, and more! Visit http://www.stogiegeeks.com for all the latest episodes! Like us on Facebook @stogiegeeks! Follow us on Twitter @StogieGeeks!
This week, Joe Hollywood runs the show and interviews Tom Werther of Line of Duty Cigars, joined by Greg Williams of Vintage Cigar Club! Joe talks with Tom about Line of Duty Cigars, how they got started, what's new in the business, and talks with Greg about how everything is going over at his shop, Vintage Cigar Club! Visit our website: http://stogiegeeks.com for the Full Show Notes and all the latest episodes! Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks
This week, Joe Hollywood and Russ interview the Director of Brand Marketing Rick Alvarez, and Eddy Guerra, Senior Brand Manager at Altadis U.S.A.! Joe and Russ will then wrap the show with Stogies of the Week and talk about the Viaje Zombie Green, Machu Picchu Connecticut, Long Live the King by Robert Caldwell, and more on this episode of the Stogie Geeks! Visit http://www.stogiegeeks.com for all the latest episodes! Like us on Facebook @stogiegeeks! Follow us on Twitter @StogieGeeks!
This week, Joe Hollywood interviews Kevin Schweitzer from Rock-a-Feller Cigars, Nestor Andres Plasencia from Plasencia Cigars, and Joe and Russ say goodbye to our dear friend Aaran Leyland as he returns across the pond! Visit http://www.stogiegeeks.com for all the latest episodes! Like us on Facebook @stogiegeeks! Follow us on Twitter @StogieGeeks!
This week, Paul and Joe Hollywood are joined by Pedro Marcano to do a Tequila tasting! In the Stogies of the Week, Aaran and Russ join Joe and Paul to discuss the sticks they've had over the past week! Visit http://www.stogiegeeks.com for all the latest episodes! Like us on Facebook @stogiegeeks! Follow us on Twitter @StogieGeeks!
This week, Joe Hollywood interviews Raul Flores, Marketing Director and Graphic Designer for C.L.E. Cigar Company! In the Stogies of the Week, Aaran and Russ join Joe to discuss the sticks they've had over the past week! Visit http://www.stogiegeeks.com for all the latest episodes! Like us on Facebook @stogiegeeks! Follow us on Twitter @StogieGeeks!
This week, Joe Hollywood interviews Randall Denman from Freedom Fine Cigars! In our second interview, Joe talks with Aaran Leyland, who spent 23 years in the Royal Air Force, to discuss cigars and regulations back in London! Full Show Notes: http://wiki.stogiegeeks.com/index.php?title=Episode_281 Visit http://www.stogiegeeks.com for all the latest episodes!
This week, Paul gets excited about cigar pairings, and can't wait to try new cocktails that will help you get through summer. This episode features the Drew Estate John Drew Brands. In the Stogies of the Week, they discuss sticks like Liga Privada, Liga Privada Único Series Dirty Rat, Litto Gomez Diez Small Batch No. 5, and the Protocol. Full Show Notes: http://wiki.stogiegeeks.com/index.php?title=Episode_280 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/stogiegeek Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks
This week, Paul and Joe Hollywood interview Justin Andrews, Senior Brand Manager at General Cigar Company! Paul and Joe will then round out the show with the Stogies of the Week, and more on this episode of the Stogie Geeks show! Full Show Notes: http://wiki.stogiegeeks.com/index.php?title=Episode_279 Visit http://www.stogiegeeks.com for all the latest episodes!
This week, Joe Hollywood interviews Barry MacDonald from David P. Erlich Cigar Company, and is also joined by Mike Bellody! David is also the National Sales Manager at MLB Cigar Ventures, working alongside with Mike! They sit down with Joe Hollywood this week on this episode of the Stogie Geeks show! Full Show Notes: http://wiki.stogiegeeks.com/index.php?title=Episode_278 Visit http://www.stogiegeeks.com for all the latest episodes!
This week, Joe Hollywood sits down with Mark Weissenberger, Vice President of Marketing for Rocky Patel Premium Cigars! In our second interview, Joe interviews Robert Echevarria, Partner and Cigar Veteran at Abel Exposito Cigars! All that and more on this episode of the Stogie Geeks show! Full Show Notes: http://wiki.stogiegeeks.com/index.php?title=Episode_276 Visit http://www.stogiegeeks.com for all the latest episodes!
This week, Joe Hollywood sits down with Chris Clarke of Hiram and Solomon Cigars for an interview! Chris is native to Augusta, Maine, and is a representative for Hiram and Solomon, Rock-a-Fellar Cigars, Ohana, and Epic Cigars! All that and more on this episode of the Stogie Geeks show! Full Show Notes: http://wiki.stogiegeeks.com/index.php?title=Episode_275 Visit http://www.stogiegeeks.com for all the latest episodes!
This week, Paul and Joe Hollywood discuss the sticks they've had over the past week in the Stogies of the Week segment! They rate cigars such as Black Label, E.P. Carrillo, Liga Privada, and more! Joe Hollywood will then interview George Rico of Gran Habano Cigars, and more on this episode of the Stogie Geeks show! Full Show Notes: http://wiki.stogiegeeks.com/index.php?title=Episode_274 Visit http://www.stogiegeeks.com for all the latest episodes!
This week, Paul and Joe Hollywood interview Luis Juan Falto of La Garita Cigar Co. & Falto Cigars! In the Stogie Geeks segment, Hollywood talks about what to bring on a wine excursion, and more on this episode of the Stogie Geeks show! Full Show Notes: http://wiki.stogiegeeks.com/index.php?title=Episode_273 Visit http://www.stogiegeeks.com for all the latest episodes!
This week, Paul and Joe Hollywood discuss the sticks they've had over the past week in the Stogie Geeks segment! Hollywood will then interview William Coit from Whiskey and Cigars! All that and more on this episode of the Stogie Geeks show! Full Show Notes: http://wiki.stogiegeeks.com/index.php?title=Episode_272 Visit http://www.stogiegeeks.com for all the latest episodes!
This week, Paul and Joe Hollywood discuss the sticks they've had over the past week in the Stogie Geeks segment! Hollywood will then interview David Daniels, Founder and Master Blender at S.D.S. Cigars! All that and more on this episode of the Stogie Geeks show! Full Show Notes: http://wiki.stogiegeeks.com/index.php?title=Episode_271 Visit http://www.stogiegeeks.com for all the latest episodes!
This week, Paul and Joe Hollywood discuss the sticks they've had over the past week in the Stogie Geeks segment! Hollywood will then interview Jeff Poillot, US Executive Director at Maya Selva Cigars! All that and more on this episode of the Stogie Geeks show! Full Show Notes: http://wiki.stogiegeeks.com/index.php?title=Episode_270 Visit http://www.stogiegeeks.com for all the latest episodes!
This week, Paul and Joe Hollywood interview the Executive Vice President Les Mann and the Creative Director Jimmy Miudo of Colibri Cigars and Accessories! Paul and Hollywood will then wrap the show with Stogies of the Week to discuss the sticks they've had over the past week, and more on this episode of the Stogie Geeks show! Full Show Notes: http://wiki.stogiegeeks.com/index.php?title=Episode_269 Visit http://www.stogiegeeks.com for all the latest episodes!
This week, Joe Hollywood takes the reigns and interviews Gary Liotta Jr., Co-Owner of the Santiago Cigar Factory! Paul will join Hollywood on the Stogies of the Week segment to discuss the sticks they've had over the past week, and more on this episode of the Stogie Geeks show! Full Show Notes: http://wiki.stogiegeeks.com/index.php?title=Episode_268 Visit http://www.stogiegeeks.com for all the latest episodes!
This week, Joe Hollywood runs the show interviewing Fouad Kashouty and George Dakrat of Hiram and Solomon Cigars! Hollywood will then wrap up the episode with the Stogies of the Week segment joined by Chris Clarke of Hiram and Solomon, and more on this episode of the Stogie Geeks show! Full Show Notes: http://wiki.stogiegeeks.com/index.php?title=Episode_267 Visit http://www.stogiegeeks.com for all the latest episodes!
Joe Hollywood discusses the cigars he has smoked for the week. You don't want to miss this segment because Hollywood doesn't have a stick that's under boxsplit! He gets input from Becki, who is also a cigar aficionado. Full Show Notes: http://wiki.stogiegeeks.com/index.php?title=Episode_266
This week, Joe Hollywood runs the show interviewing the Executive Producer and cast from Uphill Productions! This will be a two part interview including the last segment, Stogies of the Week. All that and more on the Stogie Geeks Show! E-mail joeh@stogiegeeks.com with questions and comments. Full Show Notes: http://wiki.stogiegeeks.com/index.php?title=Episode_266 Visit our website: http://wiki.stogiegeeks.com
This week, Paul and Joe Hollywood pair wine with their cigars, talk about the sticks they've had over the past week, and more on this episode of the Stogie Geeks show! Full Show Notes: http://wiki.stogiegeeks.com/index.php?title=Episode_264 Visit http://www.stogiegeeks.com for all the latest episodes!
This week, Joe Hollywood interviews Dan Davison, Sales Manager at Queensbury Cigar & Pipe! In the Stogie Geeks segment, Hollywood talks about emerging trends in cigar shops and what they're doing to get you to return! Hollywood will then wrap it up with Stogies of the Week, and more on this episode of the Stogie Geeks show! Full Show Notes: http://wiki.stogiegeeks.com/index.php?title=Episode_263 Visit http://www.stogiegeeks.com for all the latest episodes!
This week, Hollywood and Rainman interview Enrique Seijas, Head of Marketing and Product Development at Matilde Cigars! In the Stogie Geeks segment, Hollywood explains the differences between Bourbon, Rye, and Tennessee Whiskey! Hollywood and Rainman will wrap it up with Stogies of the Week, and more on this episode of the Stogie Geeks show! Full Show Notes: http://wiki.stogiegeeks.com/index.php?title=Episode_262 Visit http://www.stogiegeeks.com for all the latest episodes!
This week, joined by Jake Healey, Hollywood and Rainman interview Phil Zanghi of Debonaire Cigars! In the Stogie Geeks segment, they discuss spotlight industry and perspective! Hollywood and Rainman will wrap it up with Stogies of the Week, and more on this episode of the Stogie Geeks show! Full Show Notes: http://wiki.stogiegeeks.com/index.php?title=Episode_261 Visit http://www.stogiegeeks.com for all the latest episodes!
This week, Hollywood and Rainman interview Paul "Kingpin" Asadoorian! In the Stogie Geeks segment, they discuss cigar etiquette do's and don'ts in a cigar lounge! Hollywood and Rainman will wrap it up with Stogies of the Week, and more on this episode of the Stogie Geeks show! Full Show Notes: http://wiki.stogiegeeks.com/index.php?title=Episode_260 Visit http://www.stogiegeeks.com for all the latest episodes!
This week, Joe Hollywood and Rainman interview Mike Bellody of MLB Cigar Ventures! In the Stogie Geeks segment, Joe Hollywood goes over his top ten sticks of 2017! Then in the Stogies of the Week segment, they discuss all the sticks they've had over the past week! All that and more on this episode of the Stogie Geeks show! Full Show Notes: http://wiki.stogiegeeks.com/index.php?title=Episode_259 Visit http://www.stogiegeeks.com for all the latest episodes!
Jake Healey of Ale House Cigar Bar joins us for an interview! In our Stogies of the Week segment, Hollywood and Rainman discuss the different sticks they've had over the past week, and more on this episode of the Stogie Geeks show! Full Show Notes: http://wiki.stogiegeeks.com/index.php?title=Episode_258 Visit http://www.stogiegeeks.com for all the latest episodes!