The Stogie Geeks Cigar Podcast

This week, Joe and Drew discuss a survey that reveals which cigar brands are moving best, what size moves off the shelf the most, and also cover the hottest brands of 2019! In the Stogies of the Week segment, Joe and Drew discuss some of the cigars they've had over the past week!   Joe's Cigars: -Lars Tetens – SS -Alec Bradley Magic Toast Robusto -Black Label Trading Company – Green Hornet -La Flo...

This week Drew and Joe Interview Brenda Scott, Texas Brand Ambassador, Mother of 5, President of Wildfire Ladies Cigar Society and Distinguished Ruffians scout for Texas Chapter. Woman in Cigar Culture topic, opinion, and events! After the first segment, Joe and Drew will review the sticks they've had over the past week!   E-mail joeh@stogiegeeks.com with questions and comments. Full Show Notes: h...

Joe and Drew will review the sticks they have smoked for the week! They will also be discussing celebrities and why are they appearing in the cigar industry!   Full Show Notes: https://stogiegeeks.com/305 Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks

This week, Joe and Drew interview Aaron Goldfarb, writer, journalist, and author! His writing about drinking culture has appeared in Esquire, PUNCH, VinePair, and Whisky Advocate! In the Stogies of the Week, we welcome back the return of the "Kingpin" himself, Paul Asadoorian! Joe and Drew then talk the sticks they've had over the past week!   Joe's Cigars: - Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Miami - E.P...

This week, Joe and Drew interview Tim Wong, sales representative for Espinosa Premium Cigars and A.J. Fernández, and has previously worked for General Cigar Co., Rocky Patel Premium Cigars, Toraño and others. Tim had formulated the idea for Pier 28 about 15 years ago, it wasn't until he went to work for Espinosa that the cigars became a reality in 2016. In the second segment, Joe and Drew talk abo...

This week, Joe Hollywood and Johnny Blaze sit down with Andrew "The Band Man" Galvan and Jeff "Glagnaar" Leblanc to assist with the Stogies of the Week! Then we will interview Richard Carleton Hacker, an international writer and photographer specializing in spirits, wines, cigars, and related luxury lifestyles. We will be chatting with Richard about his books and love for cigars!   Full Show Notes...

For the J.C. Newman event, we are featured in the Havana Cigar Club to do a couple interviews and toast to J.C. Newman's birthday!   To sign up for the Diamond Crown Humidor Giveaway, visit: https://stogiegeeks.com/diamondcrown   Full Show Notes: https://stogiegeeks.com/301 Like us on Facebook @stogiegeeks! Follow us on Twitter @StogieGeeks!

This week, we interview Juan Lopez, the VP of Sales for Gurkha Cigars. Gurkha Cigars are known throughout the world for their premium and luxurious cigars, so it's no surprise that they are the most sought-after cigars around the globe. Gurkha produces millions of cigars per year that are sold in more than 70 countries worldwide. In our second segment, J.C. Newman breaks ground on multi-million do...

Jack Torano is a well-known personality in the premium cigar industry, being one of the only members of the famed Toraño family remaining in the industry after General Cigar Company acquired the brands of Torano Family Cigars in 2014. Nick Goss is the Director of Sales at Espinosa. Espinosa Cigars is a premium cigar company committed to creating cigars of superior quality. Our goal is to offer our...

Global Premium Cigars is a tobacco company Proudly Nicaraguan, which owns the most renowned and prestigious brand 1502. CEO and Founder Enrique Sanchez joins Joe Hollywood this week for an interview! To enter the contest for the Diamond Crown Humidor, visit: https://stogiegeeks.com/diamondcrown To learn more about 1502 Cigars, visit: http://www.globalpremiumcigars.com/ Full Show Notes: https://sto...

Tim Wong | A.J. Fernandez Cigars and Owner of Pier 28 Cigars Joe Hozempa interview Tim Wong about the diverse catalog of so many premium-cigar styles (including the uniquely shaped San Lotano Oval), the team at AJ Fernandez has not only provided a blend, strength, and flavor profile for every preference but also a cigar event that goes beyond the typical smoking experience. Contact: joeh@stogiegee...

Maya Selva is the Founder of Maya Selva Cigars. Since 1995, when Flor de Selva was launched in France, the Maya Selva Cigars collection continues to expand to the amazement of delight of aficionados. Consisting of three brands – FLOR DE SELVA, CUMPAY, and VILLA ZAMORANO – the collections invite the most demanding smokers to discover the tradition of handcrafted cigars, the cultivated tastes of May...

Raul Flores is the Marketing Director for C.L.E. Cigar Company. Raul shows off some new cigars that are coming out for C.L.E. like the Mayhem, Unhinged, and Deranged. Joe, the Italian Stallion, reviews the cigars he smoked for the week: - Pinar del Rio Oscuro - Ortega Serie 'D' Exclusivo - E.P. Carrillo Seleccion Oscuro - Padron Damaso No. 12   Visit http://www.stogiegeeks.com for all the latest e...

Seventh Consecutive Year Shipments Top 300 Million. Chris Clarke, a cigar enthusiast, joins us for Stogies of the Week and commentary. Doug White also joins us for these segments. Doug White is a Cybersecurity professor and the President of Secure Technology. He is an avid cigar smoker and is consistently trying new cigars. Doug is a man of his stories.   Joe, Doug, and Chris rate the cigars they...

Wayne D. Clarke is the General Manager at Hiram & Solomon Cigar. Wayne is responsible for the day to day operations of a small to mid-sized cigar company, with approximately 280 stores across the nation. Managing a sales force as well as nationwide travel to each market to ensure proper representation of the brand. He joins Joe Hollywood this week for an interview!   Full Show Notes: https://stogi...

This week, Joe "Hollywood" Hozempa talks about some changes to the cigar industry, some interesting moves, and more! In the Stogies of the Week, he reviews the Brick House by JC Newman Cigar Company, Casa Turrent 1880, Arturo Fuente Sun Grown 858, and the Mombacho by Casa Favilli!   Visit http://www.stogiegeeks.com for all the latest episodes! Like us on Facebook @stogiegeeks! Follow us on Twitter...

Dan Davison is the Sales Manager at Queensbury Cigar & Pipe, and returns to the show to sit down with Joe Hollywood for an interview! In the Stogies of the Week, Joe and Dan review cigars such as La Barba Purple, Comfortably Numb by Espinosa Vol. 1, FSG Belicoso by Drew Estate, Kristoff Vengeance, and more!   Visit http://www.stogiegeeks.com for all the latest episodes! Like us on Facebook @stogie...

Steven Anthony Bailey is the co-founder and President of S&M Brands, Inc. Steven specializes in new product development, trade, and consumer marketing; and his responsibilities include P & L, company vision and tactical strategy, new product development, product distribution, staff management, and state level government affairs.   Full Show Notes: https://stogiegeeks.com/290 Visit http://www.stogi...

Gary Korb has been writing and editing content for CigarAdvisor.com since its debut in 2008. An avid cigar smoker for over 30 years, during the past 12 years he has worked on the marketing side of the premium cigar business as a Sr. Copywriter, blogger, and cigar reviewer. A graduate of the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, prior to his career in the cigar business,...

This week, Joe Hollywood interviews Brandon Frakes, Owner and Marketing Officer for Industrial Cigar Co. The Frakes family is a family of enthusiasts, all bringing a unique set of skills that contribute to the business in complementing avenues.   Full Show Notes: https://stogiegeeks.com/288 Like us on Facebook @stogiegeeks! Follow us on Twitter @StogieGeeks!

Cigar industry veterans, Jon Huber & Mike Conder, founded Crowned Heads Cigars. Jon along with his partner Mike both share a long history and also worked together at CAO Cigars as the Director of Lifestyle Marketing. Crowned Heads philosophy – When the rules don't make sense, carve your own path. It's been quite an impressive path, too, with cigars like Las Calaveras, Four Kicks, La Imperiosa, Jer...

This week, Joe Hollywood runs the show and interviews Tom Werther of Line of Duty Cigars, joined by Greg Williams of Vintage Cigar Club! Joe talks with Tom about Line of Duty Cigars, how they got started, what's new in the business, and talks with Greg about how everything is going over at his shop, Vintage Cigar Club! Visit our website: http://stogiegeeks.com for the Full Show Notes and all the l...

This week, Joe Hollywood  and Russ interview the Director of Brand Marketing Rick Alvarez, and Eddy Guerra, Senior Brand Manager at Altadis U.S.A.! Joe and Russ will then wrap the show with Stogies of the Week and talk about the Viaje Zombie Green, Machu Picchu Connecticut, Long Live the King by Robert Caldwell, and more on this episode of the Stogie Geeks!   Visit http://www.stogiegeeks.com for a...

This week, Joe Hollywood interviews Kevin Schweitzer from Rock-a-Feller Cigars, Nestor Andres Plasencia from Plasencia Cigars, and Joe and Russ say goodbye to our dear friend Aaran Leyland as he returns across the pond!   Visit http://www.stogiegeeks.com for all the latest episodes!   Like us on Facebook @stogiegeeks!   Follow us on Twitter @StogieGeeks!

This week, Paul and Joe Hollywood are joined by Pedro Marcano to do a Tequila tasting!  In the Stogies of the Week, Aaran and Russ join Joe and Paul to discuss the sticks they've had over the past week!   Visit http://www.stogiegeeks.com for all the latest episodes!   Like us on Facebook @stogiegeeks!   Follow us on Twitter @StogieGeeks!