The Cigar Authority

Pete and Levi join us for The After Show. They are literally Brothers of the Leaf. They are avid listeners and care package recipients. We get a recap of the submission they made to the Confessional segment. They tell us what they did with the draft packs they received last year. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Stu...

This week on The Cigar Authority, it's the Annual Cigar Predictions Show 2025! One of our most exciting shows of the year is back & Dave's got his picks! Will he be right or wrong?? We will smoke Garofalo La Famiglia Maduro in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Networ...

As 2025 begins, we talk about what to watch for in the Cigar Industry. We talk people, companies and trends. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

This week on The Cigar Authority, it's the 2025 TCA Survey! The most important data in cigars is back once again for 2025! The guys will go over the questions with two special guests! Erik Wentworth Founder of 3Leaf Cigars & Nurse Rick of The Cigar Hacks! We will smoke 3Leaf in the first hour! Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Ciga...

There was a lot of positive cigar news this week. We cover the big emerging stories about the FDA and court rulings. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

This week on The Cigar Authority it's Whiskey, Coffee, & Cigar Pairing with Steve Bartell of Molon Labe Cigars! We'll break down what are the best cigar pairings for these classic beverages while we smoke Fuera De Serie with Steve! Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is re...

On today’s After Show, Oliver Nivaud joins us. We discuss some emails and cover topics like blending, reconditioning cigars, growing regions and limited releases. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

This week on The Cigar Authority, it's the 2025 Firecracker Announcement with Oliver Nivaud of United Cigars! Oliver will unveil what cigar brand is making this year's limited edition firecracker coming this summer! Who will be this year's limited edition firecracker!? Tune in this week to find out!. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The C...

On today’s After Show, we talk about the PCA retailer survey. We cover the questions and Dave gives the answers for his business. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

This week on The Cigar Authority, it's the State of The Cigar Industry Address 2025! One of our most popular & insightful annual shows has returned. Dave has compiled all his notes from 2024 & is ready to give his State of The Cigar Industry Address to the cigar world! We will smoke Asylum in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk a...

The government has been after cigars for a while. Now the Surgeon General wants cancer warnings on alcohol. Will this follow the same trajectory as cigars? The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

This week on The Cigar Authority, we unveil The Cigar of The Year 2024 Winner! Who will win? You'll have to tune in to find out! We will smoke the 2023 Winner Micallef Black in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience a...

It’s that time of year again. Cigar media are starting to release their best of 2024 cigar lists. We talk about what we think of the lists. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

This week on The Cigar Authority, its the 2024 Recap in Cigars! What went right or what went wrong!? We'll be smoking the Perdomo 30th Anniversary CT Churchill in the First Hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Po...

On the eve of Christmas, we are talking about which current brands are dead or alive. Is the acquisition of a brand a death sentence? The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

It's the holiday season - whoop de doo. Join us live from Dave's office. We'll have a look at some of the stuff in the office and talk about what may be in store for the show. We smoke Montecristo 1935 Toro in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded liv...

Does nicotine help with ADHD? We talk about nootropics and other science stuff. Professor J tries to educate us. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

This week on The Cigar Authority, it's Cigar Retail Dreams & Nightmares with Michael Herklots, founder & owner of Ferio Tego Cigars! Long before Michael started Ferio Tego he spent many years as a retailer in NYC. Find out some of the best & some of the worst things about the retail side of the cigar world as we smoke Ferio Tego Summa in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofal...

The government is coming for products that contain nicotine. The are looking to impose generational tobacco bans. Cigars could be illegal for coming generations. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

This week on The Cigar Authority Trivia is back! Play along with us live on Youtube for a chance to win great prizes! Try your luck & use your knowledge to win Cigar Authority Trivia! We will smoke the Aganorsa Validacion Habano Robusto in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United P...

This is the 1001st episode of TCA/The After Show. What a long, strange trip it’s been. We talk about what’s changed and what hasn’t. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

This week on The Cigar Authority, it's Episode 1000! With the show hitting this milestone it's the perfect time for us to discuss the History of Cigar Media! Join us as we look back as cigar media has evolved & changed overtime including our own show! We will smoke Comacho Connecticut Toro in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about...

The president elect is busy appointing his new cabinet. On todays, episode, we discuss who from the cigar industry should fill which cabinet positions. Hopefully, this will be interesting if somewhat ridiculous. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

This week on The Cigar Authority, it's the 2024 Contenders Show! Today we will announce the 2024 Contenders for The Cigar of The Year! Lots of new cigars have come out in the past year but which ones are worthy of being a contender!? We will smoke La Mezcla Cubana in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is...

On September 28, a new bill was passed in CA. Is this bill an existential threat to cigars in California? We discuss the consequences of the bill. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH