A Cigar Hustlers Podcast

The boys are joined this week by Aric Bey from Black Star Line Cigars. We discuss how Aric founded the company and how his journey from Chicago firefighter to founding an up and coming cigar brand. Aric talked us through his blending process and how his determination led to him working with some of the top industry factories Patrol gone wild is back this week with an MLB impersonator stealing hear...

On this episode the show gets a make over with a new set!  Tell us in the comments what you think about it? Mikey dogs trashes his house!  Palmer is one step closer to protecting the Lord, some industry news and Phil is the size of a cow!

This week the boys talk the upcoming holiday weekend for Cinco de Mayo and we are joined by 2 special guests one for May the fourth and another makes their return in time for patrol gone wild. During this episode the boys smoked the much delayed release from Tatuaje the TAA 2023! Patrol gone wild this week is brings us a deadly porno, a bowling alley brawl, and father Caleb is back to discuss a co...

Episode 332 of The Cigar Hustlers Podcast   In an exclusive industry interview with Scott Pearse from the PCA and soon CAA, we get the reason Scott changed jobs and his hopes for the PCA’s future.

On this episode the boys sit down for a Herf first and smoke the all new Hiram and Solomon “Heart and Soul.” We talked about some of the brand history and what they are about. Then we discussed the potential Tik-Tok ban and what we thought of it. We also discussed an issue that plagues all of us and companies are finally doing away with the self checkout! Patrol gone wild this week brought us a wa...

On this episode of the Cigar Hustlers Podcast, Mikey takes us on a journey through his recent trip to the Nica Sueno Cigar Factory in Nicaragua, giving us an inside look at the production process.   In industry news, Scott Pearce's departure from PCA to become CAA President shakes up the cigar world, while the Minneapolis City Council's decision to preserve cigar sampling exemptions but limit them...

This week the boys are smoking the all new conceal carry 18th amendment from Fratello cigars. The boys sit back and discuss the controversy regarding the concept and how other industry folk aren’t exactly fans. During this discussion we had a guest debut to talk a little sense into the project. Then Caleb hit Jerry and Gio with a game of would you rather that had some very interesting answers and...

In this episode of the Cigar Hustlers Podcast, Episode 330, we sit down with Mikey from Nicaragua, and for a special twist, we're joined by his wife, Brittany! Join us as we ask Brittany the tough and embarrassing questions about her husband, Mikey. It's sure to be a fun and revealing conversation that you won't want to miss! Tune in for some laughs, insights, and of course, plenty of cigar talk.

Jon Huber returns to the Herf to talk about the all new Coroneta from Crowned heads. We talk about the pitfalls of moving PCA to March and its effect on the shows success. Then we discussed our favorite parts of the show including a nice sit down we had with Jon where there was actually no cigar talk! Due to an electrical outage that delayed Jon’s arrival our segments are out of usual order. Patro...

On Episode 329 of the Cigar Hustlers Podcast, we dive into the latest headlines from the cigar industry and beyond. We discuss Altadis U.S.A.'s exciting partnership with the Kentucky Derby for the Romeo y Julieta 1875 Run for the Roses. We also cover the legal battle as 14 cities file a lawsuit against Ohio's new tobacco preemption law.  In other news, Jennifer True joins Fratello, and we explore...

This week the boys are back with with Skip Martin co-founder of RoMa Craft Tobac. We got to talk to Skip about the new blend and the process of changing the Cromagnon Blend from Connecticut to Pennsylvania Broadleaf! We also touched on how Skip has grown as a blender throughout his career. We also addressed a little drama with Privada Cigar Club that turned up over some comments that were made on...

Episode 328  Join us on this special episode of the Cigar Hustlers Podcast as we bring you exclusive interviews with two legends in the cigar industry. First up, we sit down with Nick Melillo of Foundation Cigar Company to discuss the recent rebranding of one of his iconic cigar lines and his exciting move to a new cigar factory. Nick shares insights into his creative process and what enthusiasts...

Max Bichler from Rocky Patel returns to the Herf With Mike LaRiviere, also from Rocky Patel. They brought us a treat and we got to smoke a special unreleased vitola of the soon to be released Gold Label! The boys talked all things Rocky with the upcoming PCA releases including the year of the dragon! Max briefly delved into the controversy surrounding the recent Gurrka trademark of the name as wel...

In this episode, we dive into the highlights and low points of the recent Premium Cigar Association trade show in Las Vegas. From exciting new releases and industry trends to disappointing developments, we cover it all. Join us as we discuss the hits, misses, and everything in between from one of the cigar industry's biggest events of the year.

The boys are back from PCA and we are hitting you all with a Down To After Herf Post PCA special episode. This will be on our YouTube and Patreon channel for everyone to enjoy. On this episode the boys recap their experiences at PCA and the various industry personalities that we spoke to. The guys also reflect on their trip to Las Vegas as a whole. While we discussed our trip we reviewed the newly...

This week we are joined by Erik Espinosa, founder of Espinosa cigars. We got the privilege to smoke the all new La Bomba Warhead X with Erik and after talk about a big year ahead for the company. The conversation took some interesting turns as we went from talking a little sports to how he got his start in the industry, all the way on down to his father’s cigar eating habits(yes you read that corr...

Join us for an insightful hour-long episode as we sit down with Pete Hernandez, a seasoned Cigar Broker from The Hernandez Brothers Organization. Pete shares his extensive knowledge and experience in the cigar industry, offering valuable insights into the world of cigar brokerage and the nuances of the business.   During our conversation, we delve into Pete's journey in the industry, discussing hi...

On this episode we are joined by Mike Szczepankiewicz from Powstanie Cigars and of course, Cigar Hustler. As a bit of a PCA pre-show we were treated with Mike’s new Powstanie Connecticut “Justice” a special corona gorda vitola with a very personal meaning to Mike. As we touched on what this cigar means to Mike the conversation took some turns to what drives Mike from everything in his cigar brand...

In this episode, we dive into the latest and greatest in the cigar world, starting with the TSA's new self-screening security checkpoint in Vegas, resembling grocery self-checkout kiosks but for ensuring security.    We then shift gears to the upcoming PCA (Premium Cigar Association) show, discussing important updates like early registration tips, the new location, and how to save on transportatio...

The boys are back this week and go over March plans. This led to a discussion about all the things that went on in a March in a comedic tone only Caleb can manage. We even discussed the upcoming March Madness tournament’s effect on the work force. Then we got to talking about how Miami officially “broke up” with spring break due to tons of issues with spring breakers. Lastly we briefly touched on...

In this episode, we dive into the latest news and updates from the cigar industry and beyond. We start with STG's 2023 financial report, revealing a slight increase in revenue but a dip in profits.    The highly anticipated Liga Privada Year of the Dragon has finally hit the shelves, and we explore the Year of the Dragon-themed cigars from various other brands like Davidoff, General Cigar Co., and...

This week we are joined by James Brown from Black Label Trading Co! James and the guys took a deep dive into what got James into the cigar game and how his unique approach has helped grow his company into a very acclaimed brand. James also delivered a heartbreaking reality check to Jerry’s cigar hoarding! This all went down while we smoked the Morphine LE Robusto Torpedo Boxpressed. This edition i...

On this episode of the Cigar Hustlers Podcast, we have a special call-in interview with Matt Booth from Room 101 Cigars. We discuss the latest news from the cigar industry, including Habanos S.A. reporting a record $721 million in revenue for 2023, up 31 percent. Espinosa is shipping the 601 La Bomba Warhead X on Monday, and the Room101 Hit & Run Redux has begun shipping. Black Star Line Cigar...

Sébastien Decoppet, founder of Cavalier Cigars joins the Herf! This interview we got to sit down with Sébastien and talk all things Cavalier. He joined us remote from the factory in Honduras and we got to talk about how his passion for cigars turned into a successful business and brand. We talked about a man from Switzerland ends up in Honduras rolling cigars and learning this wonderful craft. Thi...

Welcome to the latest episode of the Cigar Hustlers Podcast, where we bring you the latest buzz from the world of cigars. In this episode, we dive deep into the premium cigar industry, exploring exciting developments, exclusive releases, and even a touch of drama.   First on the list, we discuss Tatuaje's highly anticipated shipment of PCA 2023 exclusives. Find out what makes these cigars special...