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#ELOsoFumarTakes #Take377   Some shows are worth celebrating twice! Tonight, we welcome back **Tripp Waldrop and Denis Tsvang of Let’s Get Pairing** for a special return appearance! We’re kicking things off by joining them for their **100th episode of Let’s Get Pairing** earlier this evening. After a brief break, we’ll fire things back up for #ELOsoFumarTakes #Take377 ! We’ll celebrate 100 episode...

#ELOsoFumarTakes #376thTake JUSTIN ANDREWS IS BACK… AND HE HAS SOME THINGS TO SAY.   Special return guest Justin Andrews is stepping back into the #ELOsoFumarTakes hot seat—and this time, he’s not just showing up to answer my questions.   He wants to SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT.   He has things he wants to address.   Things he wants to talk about.   And apparently… he sent ME a whole list of questions...

#ELOsoFumarTakes #375thTake   This episode, we’re welcoming a brand-new face to the show—and a cigar company that brings a pretty unique philosophy to the industry.   Vance launched Stoic Cigars in late 2024, building a brand around the intersection of premium cigars, intentional living, and the principles of Stoicism. Since then, Stoic has expanded beyond its original lineup with the Equanimity r...

- #ELOsoFumarTakes #374thTake -   Some guests you bring back because there’s more to talk about. Some guests you bring back because the story keeps getting better. Tonight, we’re doing both. Returning to the show is **Reinier Lorenzo of HVC Cigars** — and if you’ve been paying attention to what HVC has been doing lately, you already know this is a conversation that needed another chapter. From the...

#ElOsoFumarTakes #373rdTake — MIGUEL SCHOEDEL IS BACK! WE’RE DOING THIS AGAIN. Apparently, this one time leader of most appearances is tired of seeing Tripp at the top of the leaderboard and is mounting a comeback. So we’re bringing back Miguel Schoedel of Crowned Heads for the #373rdTake of #ElOsoFumarTakes . And honestly… Perfect timing. Because Crowned Heads has been cooking. New releases. New...

#ELOsoFumarTakes #Take372 We’ve smoked a LOT of cigars. We’ve had a LOT of conversations. And over the years… we’ve also had some absolute disasters. For #Take372 , we’re bringing back a very special guest and digging into the archives with William Cooper of Cigar Coop for something a little different. This week’s theme: THE TOP BLUNDERS, FAUX PAS & LOLs! We’re going back through the history o...

TERENCE REILLY IS BACK!!!   After way too long, we’re bringing back one of our favorite guests—and you KNOW we’re going to have plenty to talk about.   TERENCE REILLY of AGANORSA LEAF RETURNS TO #ELOsoFumarTakes ! And the timing couldn’t be better. Since Terence’s last appearance, Aganorsa Leaf has been BUSY. The continued evolution of Supreme Leaf New sizes making their way into the U.S. market N...

This week on #ELOsoFumarTakes, Bear welcomes a very special guest: - HÉCTOR ALFONSO SR. OF ESPINOSA CIGARS! - If you know cigars, you know the name Espinosa — and this is your chance to sit down with one of the people behind the story. We’re talking: - Espinosa Cigars…Then and Now - The #MrWarmth origin story - Building a cigar brand in today’s industry - Héctor’s cigar picks that he thinks helped...

This episode, we’re welcoming back one of the sharpest cigar reviewers in the industry, John McTavish of Developing Palates! We’re also debuting what we hope becomes a brand-new recurring series… -- CIGAR DEATH MATCH -- Inspired by Celebrity Death Match, we’re putting legendary cigars head-to-head. The rules are simple… and brutal. Two cigars enter. Only ONE survives. The other? Gone forever. Eras...

This week, we're welcoming back a great friend of the show, **Oliver Nivaud**, for a fun, laid-back episode packed with celebration and cigars. On this special edition, we'll: - Announce the winner of our **#UnitedFlagDay** contest - Look back on an unforgettable Fourth of July weekend—including the wedding Oliver traveled to celebrate with us - Dive into our signature rapid-fire segments, cigar t...

It's time for #ElOsoFumarTakes #Take367 , and we're celebrating our Annual Father's Day Show with one of our favorite guests!   Joining us is none other than Tom Lazuka of Asylum Cigars for an incredible milestone—his SIXTH Father's Day appearance on #ElOsoFumarTakes !   We'll have plenty to talk about, including: Chat about the custom Asylum cigar being created for my upcoming wedding Wedding pla...

On this episode of #ELOsoFumarTakes #Take366 as we welcome back the founder of Cavalier Genève Cigars, Sébastien Decoppet, for what promises to be an incredible conversation celebrating 10 years of innovation, craftsmanship, and pushing the boundaries of premium cigars.   We’ll dive into: Cavalier’s remarkable first decade The new Project 10th Anniversary release The fascinating claro vs. dark wra...

#ELOsoFumarTakes #365thTake   365 episodes.   A full year of Takes.   What started as a passion project has grown into 365 conversations, countless cigars, unforgettable guests, and an incredible community of cigar enthusiasts. We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate this milestone than with two special guests from the world of premium cigars.     We’ll be discussing: The all-new AVO Expres...

#ELOsoFumarTakes – Take #364   This week, we’re welcoming a special guest to the show — Oliver Nivaud of United Cigars! We’re diving into some of the biggest topics shaping the premium cigar industry, including: The latest developments at Selected Tobacco New factory projects in Spain The evolving role of NFTs in the cigar world The annual tradition of 20 Days of United Cigars between Flag Day and...

  We’re bringing back special guest Tripp Waldrop from Let’s Get Pairing for the SECOND YEAR IN A ROW to talk all things FOOD from PCA 2026 in New Orleans!   Because honestly…   “We came, we saw, we smoked… but somewhere between the cigars and cocktails, we accidentally ate our way through New Orleans.” From late-night bites to unforgettable meals, insane pairings, PCA food finds, and stories that...

#ELOsoFumarTakes #Take362 The NEW era of Drew Estate is officially here — and we’re breaking it all down with Javier Largaespada. From the opening of the legendary J. Sann & Son Cigar Experience in Wynwood… to a brand-new factory in the Dominican Republic… to Drew Estate growing its OWN tobacco for the very first time in company history — the game is changing. And yes… we’re diving deep into t...

We’re back from PCA and bringing the energy straight out of New Orleans with a special episode: “One Vibe of New Orleans.”This episode, we’re keeping it raw and real—fresh off the show floor. We’re lighting up cigars we haven’t smoked yet, breaking them down live, and running through the moments that defined the week. The hits, the misses, the unexpected standouts… and the one moments that stuck w...

#ELOsoFumarTakes #360thTake     We’re back with another deep-dive, no-filter conversation—this one’s for the true cigar culture heads.   Special Guest: William Cooper of Cigar Coop From 15 years of trade show experience, we’re diving into what hasn’t changed, the relationships that have evolved, the companies we miss, and the ones still just out of reach—plus pre-show predictions, hits, misses, an...

#ELOsoFumarTakes #359thTake – LIVE TOMORROW NIGHT   Brandon Oveson and Kendrick Woolstenhulme didn’t just start a cigar company… they built a brand rooted in identity, conviction, and a story that challenges the norm. From Utah to the Dominican Republic, their journey—and their cigars—are anything but ordinary.   This episode dives into: – The story behind Apostate – What it really takes to build...

#ELOsoFumarTakes #358th Take This one’s got some serious afterburners. We’re celebrating the 40th anniversary of Top Gun — the film that defined cool for a generation and still hits just as hard today. From high-octane dogfights to unforgettable one-liners, it’s time to buzz the tower all over again. Joining me for this special episode: Returning guest Fred Rewey — Co-Publisher & Co-Owner of C...

#ELOsoFumarTakes #357thTake   This week we welcomes the return of special guest — Casey Haugen of Crux Cigars — for a deep dive into one of the boutique brands that has quietly built a loyal following among cigar smokers.   Founded in 2014 by Jeff and Casey Haugen, Crux Cigars was born from a passion for premium tobacco and the pursuit of crafting cigars that balance tradition, quality, and a uniq...

#ELOsoFumarTakes #356thTake This week, we’re honored to welcome a next-generation voice in premium cigars — Litto Gomez Jr., son of founder Litto Gomez and Vice President of Sales at La Flor Dominicana. From the tobacco fields of the Dominican Republic to the boardroom — and back to the blending table — Litto Jr. is helping shape the future of one of the most respected boutique cigar houses in the...

#ELOsoFumarTakes – #355thTake   You watched the climb in #353rdTake … now it’s time for the summit reveal. Part 2 of our epic blind tasting with George Brightman is here — and this is where everything gets exposed. The bands come back on. The Limited Editions are revealed. Rankings are defended (or regretted). Did the Sherpa get it right? Were the shockers surprising to you? Did hype survive the b...

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY SMOKE SESSION It’s #ELOsoFumarTakes #354thTake and we’re doing it BIG for game day. Joining me is fellow Cigar Coop Coalition member and the all-time appearances record holder himself — Tripp Waldrop of Let’s Get Pairing The mission: pairing classic Super Bowl snacks with the right cigars. Wings. Nachos. Sliders. Maybe something unexpected. The question is… what are you lighting...

#ELOsoFumarTakes – #353rdTake We’re BACK with another Top Ten episode… except this time it’s 15 cigars The legendary George Brightman returns, but the tables have officially turned. This go-round, host Bear Duplisea is the Sherpa, trekking his way through 15 Limited Edition cigars in a blind tasting that pulls no punches. Expect surprises, hot takes, and a few “wait… WHAT?!” moments.