Great Cigars

Great Cigars Podcast

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A podcast about everything cigars! Reviews on events, accessories, and cigars. Stories told by the host, Jim, and all others on the show. Interviews with everyone involved in the cigar community and the industry.

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COTY 2025 Contenders & Smokers' Choice Round 1 06.12.2025 2:03:12

Listen in for the list of contenders for the 2025 Cigar of the Year, and the announcement of the 2025 Smokers' Choice Bracket! If you would like to send us a message, grab some gear, or read the latest reviews and articles, visit www.greatcigarreviews.com Thanks to our Sponsors: Wooden Indian Tobacco Shop www.woodenindiantobacco.com All Saints Cigars www.allsaintscigars.com Blackbird Cigars ww...

Where You Smoke Matters 22.11.2025 2:12:17

In this episode, Jim and Mark discuss the advantages and disadvantages of smoking locations. If you would like to send us a message, grab some gear, or read the latest reviews and articles, visit www.greatcigarreviews.com Thanks to our Sponsors: Wooden Indian Tobacco Shop www.woodenindiantobacco.com All Saints Cigars www.allsaintscigars.com Blackbird Cigars www.blackbirdcigar.com Family X Loyalty...

The Legal Vice: Cigars During The Prohibition Era 08.11.2025 2:12:15

In the this episode, Ethan joins Jim for a conversation on cigars during Prohibition, including bootleggers, mobsters, and speakeasies. If you would like to send us a message, grab some gear, or read the latest reviews and articles, visit www.greatcigarreviews.com Thanks to our Sponsors: Wooden Indian Tobacco Shop www.woodenindiantobacco.com All Saints Cigars www.allsaintscigars.com Blackbird Ciga...

Horror Herf - The Favorite Cigars of Monsters, Slashers, and Haunters 25.10.2025 2:12:14

In this episode, Jim and Mark pair cigars with horror icons, monsters, and slashers. If you would like to send us a message, grab some gear, or read the latest reviews and articles, visit www.greatcigarreviews.com Thanks to our Sponsors: Wooden Indian Tobacco Shop www.woodenindiantobacco.com All Saints Cigars www.allsaintscigars.com Blackbird Cigars www.blackbirdcigar.com Family X Loyalty Cigars w...

Smoke & Mirrors - A History of Cigars and Espionage 11.10.2025 2:06:19

Ever wonder about how cigars were used in the real world of espionage and spy craft, as opposed to the movies? Listen in and find out! If you would like to send us a message, grab some gear, or read the latest reviews and articles, visit www.greatcigarreviews.com Thanks to our Sponsors: Wooden Indian Tobacco Shop www.woodenindiantobacco.com All Saints Cigars www.allsaintscigars.com Blackbird Cigar...

Wooden Indian Annual Pig Roast 27.09.2025 2:11:46

In this episode, Great Cigars set up at the Wooden Indian's Annual Drew Estate Pig Roast, and had on some special guests. If you would like to send us a message, grab some gear, or read the latest reviews and articles, visit www.greatcigarreviews.com Thanks to our Sponsors: Wooden Indian Tobacco Shop www.woodenindiantobacco.com All Saints Cigars www.allsaintscigars.com Blackbird Cigars www.bla...

Fall Leaves and Tobacco Leaves 13.09.2025 2:12:24

Fall is basically here! Jim and Hailey talk about the best ways to enjoys cigars this Fall. From football and firepits, to cocktails and cigar lounges. If you would like to send us a message, grab some gear, or read the latest reviews and articles, visit www.greatcigarreviews.com Thanks to our Sponsors: Wooden Indian Tobacco Shop www.woodenindiantobacco.com All Saints Cigars www.allsaintscigars.co...

A Spiraling Conversation with Mark 30.08.2025 2:07:30

In this episode, Jim and Mark talk about cigars, stupid stories, and big announcements. If you would like to send us a message, grab some gear, or read the latest reviews and articles, visit www.greatcigarreviews.com Thanks to our Sponsors: Wooden Indian Tobacco Shop www.woodenindiantobacco.com All Saints Cigars www.allsaintscigars.com Blackbird Cigars www.blackbirdcigar.com Family X Loyalty Cigar...

9th Anniversary Special 20.08.2025 1:31:07

It's been 9 years since Great Cigar Reviews was started, and so far, it's been a great ride. Enjoy this special episode where Jim gets interviewed. If you would like to send us a message, grab some gear, or read the latest reviews and articles, visit www.greatcigarreviews.com Thanks to our Sponsors: Wooden Indian Tobacco Shop www.woodenindiantobacco.com All Saints Cigars www.allsaintscigar...

Cigar Philosophy - What Can You Learn From Smoking Cigars? 16.08.2025 2:01:11

In this episode, Hailey and Jim talk about life lessons learned from cigars and cigar culture. If you would like to send us a message, grab some gear, or read the latest reviews and articles, visit www.greatcigarreviews.com Thanks to our Sponsors: Wooden Indian Tobacco Shop www.woodenindiantobacco.com All Saints Cigars www.allsaintscigars.com Blackbird Cigars www.blackbirdcigar.com Family X Loyalt...

The Sacred Ritual of Cigar Smoking 02.08.2025 2:09:30

What place do cigars have in religion? Is cigar smoking a form of prayer or meditation? Who are some of the most well known cigar smoking religious figures? Listen and find out! If you would like to send us a message, grab some gear, or read the latest reviews and articles, visit www.greatcigarreviews.com Thanks to our Sponsors: Wooden Indian Tobacco Shop www.woodenindiantobacco.com All Saints Cig...

Favorite Cigars of the Summer 19.07.2025 1:56:42

In this episode, we talk about the newest cigars on the market, our favorites, and highlight some big news coming from Great Cigars very soon. To send us a message, shop gear, or read reviews and articles, visit www.greatcigarreviews.com Thanks to our Sponsors: Wooden Indian Tobacco Shop www.woodenindiantobacco.com All Saints Cigars www.allsaintscigars.com Blackbird Cigars www.blackbirdcigar.com F...

The Cigar Smoker's Bill of Rights 05.07.2025 2:26:07

What are the Cigar Smoker's Bill of Rights? Listen and find out, along with cigars to smoke on your Fourth of July weekend. To send a message, shop for gear, read reviews, and more, visit www.greatcigarreviews.com Thanks to our Sponsors: Wooden Indian Tobacco Shop www.woodenindiantobacco.com All Saints Cigars www.allsaintscigars.com Blackbird Cigars www.blackbirdcigar.com Family X Loyalty Ciga...

Cigars and Mental Health 21.06.2025 2:26:07

For help, dial 988 or email me at jim@greatcigarreviews.com To send a message, shop for gear, read reviews, and more, visit www.greatcigarreviews.com Thanks to our Sponsors: Wooden Indian Tobacco Shop www.woodenindiantobacco.com All Saints Cigars www.allsaintscigars.com Blackbird Cigars www.blackbirdcigar.com Family X Loyalty Cigars www.familybyloyaltycigars.com Apostate Cigars www.apostatecigars....

Who Are The Pioneers Of The Cigar World? 09.06.2025 2:24:56

Who are the pioneers of the cigar world? Listen and find out who made the world of cigars the way it is today. To send a message, shop for gear, read reviews, and more, visit www.greatcigarreviews.com Thanks to our Sponsors: Wooden Indian Tobacco Shop www.woodenindiantobacco.com All Saints Cigars www.allsaintscigars.com Blackbird Cigars www.blackbirdcigar.com Family X Loyalty Cigars www.familybylo...

Memorial Day and Cigar Smoking Vets 24.05.2025 2:26:07

In this episode, Hailey and Jim talk about real and fictional cigar smoking service members, veteran owned cigar brands, and more. For gear, news, reviews, or to send us a message or question, visit greatcigarreviews.com Thanks to our Sponsors: Wooden Indian Tobacco Shop www.woodenindiantobacco.com All Saints Cigars www.allsaintscigars.com Blackbird Cigars www.blackbirdcigar.com Family X Loyalty C...

The Queen's First PCA Trade Show 10.05.2025 2:31:20

In this episode, Hailey joins in and talks about her first PCA experience. We talk about the food, the drinks, the people, and of course, the cigars. Plus, new sponsors! Thanks to our Sponsors: Wooden Indian Tobacco Shop www.woodenindiantobacco.com All Saints Cigars www.allsaintscigars.com Blackbird Cigars www.blackbirdcigar.com Family X Loyalty Cigars www.familybyloyaltycigars.com Apostate Cigars...

Alert: The Robots Know Great Cigars 26.04.2025 1:31:25

AI knows! In this episode, Mark Strickland joins in on the existential crisis of how much AI knows about Great Cigars and the cigar culture. We also talk about dogs named Jeff who will do your taxes. For more information, gear, news, or to send us a message to be read on the show, visit www.greatcigarreviews.com Thanks to our Sponsors: Wooden Indian Tobacco Shop www.woodenindiantobacco.com All Sai...

Prep for the Big Easy 12.04.2025 1:53:31

In this episode, Mark joins in as we talk about what to expect from PCA in New Orleans, along with some general debauchery. For all gear, reviews, news, and to send us a message to be read on the show, visit greatcigarreviews.com Thanks to our Sponsors: Wooden Indian Tobacco Shop www.woodenindiantobacco.com All Saints Cigars www.allsaintscigars.com Blackbird Cigars www.blackbirdcigar.com Family X...

The Queen, Hacks, and New Hampshire Cigar Lounges 29.03.2025 1:30:10

In this episode, Jim talks about his time in New Hampshire with The Queen Hailey, and his time with the Cigar Hacks, and going to different lounges in New Hampshire. For more information, gear, reviews, or to send us a message, visit greatcigarreviews.com Thanks to our Sponsors: Wooden Indian Tobacco Shop www.woodenindiantobacco.com All Saints Cigars www.allsaintscigars.com Blackbird Cigars www.bl...

American Tobacco History with a Damn Fool 15.03.2025 2:16:39

In this episode, Ethan joins the conversation to talk about the history of tobacco and cigars in America, from 8000 years ago to modern day. For more information on this episode, gear, reviews, or to send us a message to be read on the show, visit greatcigarreviews.com Thanks to our Sponsors: Wooden Indian Tobacco Shop www.woodenindiantobacco.com All Saints Cigars www.allsaintscigars.com Blackbird...

Cigar Smoking Presidents 01.03.2025 1:31:20

In this episode, Mark joins in and we talk about the cigar spoking Presidents of the United States. Enjoy some awesome banter, cool history, and unique details on our past presidents. To send us a message, shop the gear store, or find more information, visit greatcigarreviews.com Thanks to our Sponsors: Wooden Indian Tobacco Shop www.woodenindiantobacco.com All Saints Cigars www.allsaintscigars.co...

Grease The Poles and Light The Cigars 15.02.2025 3:02:26

Grease Them Poles! The Eagles won the Super Bowl! Rami F. Dakko joins in this episode to talk about celebrations with cigars, and how important the cigar you smoke can effect your experience. Plus, we talk about food, drinks, helmetric geometry, and much more. To contact us, find more information on this topic, and shop the gear store, visit greatcigarreviews.com. Thanks to our Sponsors: Wooden In...

Smokey Super Bowl 02.02.2025 1:05:14

In this episode, the topic of conversation is the Super Bowl. Cigars, food, drinks, people, and football! GO BIRDS Send us a message to be read on the show, shop our gear store, and read the cigars reviews at www.greatcigarreviews.com Thanks to our Sponsors: Wooden Indian Tobacco Shop www.woodenindiantobacco.com All Saints Cigars www.allsaintscigars.com West Tampa Tobacco Company www.westtampatoba...

What's In Store For 2025? 18.01.2025 1:14:17

In this episode, I talk about the plans, upcoming events, and new initiatives for 2025. Take a listen, and look forward to this year! For more information regarding events, new initiatives, and plans, or to send us a message to be read on the show, visit www.greatcigarreviews.com Thanks to our Sponsors: Wooden Indian Tobacco Shop www.woodenindiantobacco.com All Saints Cigars www.allsaintscigars.co...