The Stogie Geeks Cigar Podcast

This week we interview Omar De Frias from Fratello cigars! In Debonaire Ideal Paul, Will and Stogie Santa talk about cigar gifts! Then Paul and Will go over their Stogies of the Week!

This week on Stogie Geeks shorts, we discuss the top 5 common cigar misconceptions. These include smoking cigars too fast and the Cameroon region.

In this very special Stogie Geeks Shorts, Will catches up with Bobby Newman, Executive Vice President of J.C. Newman Cigar Company. We learn about Newman family's rich history in the cigar business, relationship with Arturo Fuente Cigars, and some insights into what is happening with the various lines. Special thanks to Craig Cass and Tinderbox Charlotte for making this very special interview poss...

Paul and Will run through the list of Paul's Top Ten Cigars for 2015! Paul's list includes cigars of all different shapes, sizes, price points and strength.

Paul and Will talk about the cigar news this week, including new releases from Oliva and Arturo Fuente, plus an update on FDA cigar regulations.

Gabriel Alvarez, Director of Sales for Maya Selva Cigars joins us. We all smoke the Flor de Selva Maduro and Gabriel catches us up on all things going on Maya Selva Cigars.   On December 12, 2015, Frank Sinatra would have been 100 years old. Tonight we reflect on the life and times of the ultimate debonaire man - the Chairman of the Board, Frank Sinatra. Will and Paul go through their Stogies of t...

This week Mel Shah joins the Stogie Geeks to talk about his brand MBombay. Paul, Will and Stogie Santa ask Mel about his latest cigar offering MBombay KeSara Vintage Reserve Nikka (http://cigar-coop.com/2015/12/cigar-r...). Oh, and we all smoke that cigar as well and Stogie Santa gives it his seal of approval! We interview Clint Aaron the president of 262 Cigars. To commemorate the 5-year annivers...

Interview with Fred Rewey This weeks interview with Fred Rewey from Nomad Cigars marks a special day. Fred was the first interview conducted by the Stogie Geeks. This time around we run him through our five questions. Debonaire Ideal: Cigars and Weddings On this week's Debonaire Ideal, we talk cigars and weddings. Will discusses proper cigar smoking etiquette in a new place with new people. For a...

In this interview recorded at The Cigar Box in Columbia South Carolina, we talk to Nate McIntyre, the Eastern Sales Manager for Cubanacan Cigars who now has a brand of his own - Percy Ray Cigars. Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks

Interview with Jorge Armenteros Prepare to brush up on your cigar knowledge. We interview Jorge Armenteros of Tobacconist University. He talks about everything from becoming a true Tobacconist to the top selling cigars in his retail store. Visit them online at http://www.tobacconistuniversity.org/ Our guest co-host this week is Dave Burck from Cigar Jukebox. You can check out his podcast at http:/...

A final segment to our 4 year anniversary show, we interview Rafael Nodal of Boutique Blends Cigars. Aging Room Quattro F55 Concerto cigar was named the No. 2 cigar of the year by the Cigar Aficionado magazine.

Interview with Eric Guttormson of Cigar Dojo This week, we interview Eric Guttormson of Cigar Dojo. We discuss a new feature to be added to the Cigar Dojo app and Eric tries his hand at our 20 cigar trivia questions. Debonaire Ideal: Corojo Trivia Paul and Will go over 10 questions all about Corojo, from history, uses by different manufacturers, hybrids and more! For a list of cigar retailers that...

This week on Stogie Geeks News, Paul and Will preview their costumes for the 4 year anniversary show. In the world of cigars, Will brings us up to speed on The Davidoff Zodiac series. Will also teases latest cigar in The Griffins series, which is only available in Europe. Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks

Interview with Hector Alfonso, Espinosa Cigars Hector Alfonso, Factory Manager for Erik Espinosa's La Zona factory makes his Stogie Geeks debut. We learn Hector's role at La Zona and discuss some of the offerings that have come out of that factory during the past year.   Interview with Dave Garofalo, The Cigar Authority / Two Guys Smoke Shop / United Cigars Our friend David Garofalo makes his Stog...

Interview with Jonathan Carney of La Flor Dominicana Cigars Jonathan joins us live from a parking lot to talk out the landmark 20th anniversary line that comes in a 'beerstien.' Jonathan also takes a stab at our 20 cigar trivia questions.   Interview with Victor Vitale, Legacy Brands With nearly twenty years of experience, Cigar Maker Victor Vitale has gained an expert’s knowledge of the cigar ind...

Four Year Anniversary Podcast To kick off our all day podcast in support of Cigar Rights of America (CRA), we dive into our cigar rating system. You will also get some insight to an upcoming series of Stogie Geeks shorts videos recorded after smoking Manuel Inoa's blending kit.   Interview with Dave Burck, Cigar Jukebox Our first feature interview is with a fan favorite, Dave Burck. Dave joins us...

This week on Stogie Geeks shorts, we discuss the top 5 common cigar misconceptions. These include smoking cigars too fast and the Cameroon region. Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks

Interview with Juan Martinez Will and Paul welcome back Juan Martinez, president of Joya de Nicaragua. Martinez comes to us live from Nicaragua to talk about the aging process of tobacco required to build some excellent cigars. Debonaire Ideal: Cigar Man Caves This weeks Debonaire Ideal, we discuss the perfect cigar man cave. Learn how to build a ventilation system on any budget. Stogies of the We...

This week in the news Will and Paul discuss the new brand from Rocky Patel, Drew Estate Norteno and more. Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks

Interview with Jose Seijas This week on the Stogie Geeks we interview Jose Seijas and his son Enrique of Matilde Cigars. We talk about making the perfect stick and Cigar Aficionado Hall of Fame. All that and more on this weeks interview.     Debonaire Ideal - Cigar Pairings For this week's Debonaire Ideal, Paul and Will discuss the best pairings for cigars. Find out Paul's biggest surprise when pa...

This week in stogie news Paul and Will discuss Camaco cigars, including the Ditka and Throwback. Will also teases the Johnny Tobacconault from Room 101. Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks

Interview with Eric Hanson This week, we welcome Eric from Hammer + Sickle Cigars and Vodka. We talk about everything from pairing cigars with Vodka or Rum to how best smoke a full-bodied cigar. Visit the Hammer + Sickle website at http://www.hscigars.com/   Interview with Santana Diaz We interview Santana Diaz, President of D'Crossier Cigars. Born in Cuba in 1973, Diaz has travelled the world in...

Interview with Jack Torano This week, we interview Jack Torano of Roberto Duran Cigars. He joins us to talk about some upcoming cigar blends in addition to xikar cutters. Whats In A Name In this week's Debonaire Ideal segment, Paul and Will discuss popular cigar names. Cigar naming and branding is important not only for recognition by consumers, but also to separate cigar manufacturers. For a full...

On this episode of Stogie Geeks news, Paul and Will discuss hot topics such as a collaboration with Drew Estate and Shady records, Tatuaje Jekyll and Hyde and more. Also if you want to ship your cigars, FexEx will no longer ship within the United States. We will have to look towards USPS and UPS to move cigars around. Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeek...

Interview with Tom Lazuka This week on Stogie Geeks, Paul takes some time off to play ass grabby-grabby. Dave Burck from Cigar Jukebox pitches in to co-host the show. Our interview this week is with Tom Lazuka, co-founder of Asylum Cigars. We get to talk about the future, including some BIG cigars; ie 10x100. Be sure to check out Dave's website: http://cigarjukebox.com/ Cigars and Music On this we...