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The After Show: Cigar Smoking in Bangkok with Brian Charles

On The After Show sponsored by RoMa Craft we welcome to the show Brian Charles. Those who listen to the show know Brian well as he is the person behind one of our favorite drops. We catch up with him as he tells us about Mr. Jonathan’s favorite city and what the cigar smoking culture is like. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of […]

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The After Show Talks Cold Weather Cigars

When we woke up to do the show, the weather was below zero. As always, this leads to cigars that are perfect to smoke in the cold weather due to their size and/or rugged construction. We are joined by Steve Zengel of Los Caidos cigars as we discuss some of our favorite winter smokes. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience […]

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The After Show Talks About The Super Bowl, Miami and Cigars

This week The After Show talks about the Dave’s exploits while he was at TPE and in Miami for the Super Bowl. We look at the difference between regions of cigar shops and Dave’s experience in two shops while in the 305. What did he learn and does he have any good stories to share? The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio […]

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The After Show – Challenges of Starting a New Brand

This week on The After Show brought to by RoMaCraft Tobac we discuss a hypothetical question inspired by a listener submitted question. The premise is, if you were to start a new brand would you create a cigar for the boutique marketplace or would you follow the model of an established classic cigar brand. It created an interesting discussion between Barry, Ed and Mr. Jonathan. We also are asked what some of our favorite cigars […]

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The After Show: Are Cigar Retailers Their Worst Enemies?

This week on The Cigar Authority After Show we take a look at what retailers should be doing to better their business as Dave is at TPE ready to moderate a panel of retailers. What can you be doing to help your business by improving the customer experience.  We have this an more on The After Show brought to you by RoMaCraft Tobac. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the show via Apple Podcasts and […]

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The After Show Talks About What’s Going on Behind the Scenes at PCA Tradeshow

This week The After Show talks about the intrigue around who’s going and not going to the PCA tradeshow. Are companies being pressured to attend or not attend the show? We pull back the curtain and tell you what may or may not be happening. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys […]

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The After Show Discusses FDA Guidance, Did We Get A Win?

Recently the FDA said that enforcing regulations on the cigar industry is a low priority. Some people say this was a win, but was it? Our own Mr. Jonathan did some research on the guidance issued by the FDA that shows this isn’t the win people think it is. Tune in as we discuss the FDA on The After Show sponsored by RoMaCraft Tobac. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network […]

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The After Show With More On Tobacco 21 Impact on Cigars

This week The After Show we look at a few emails we received on Tobacco 21. We continue the discussion onTobacco 21 law and how it impacts cigars now and in the future. The After show is brought to you by Roma Craft Tobac. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke […]

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The After Show: Tobacco Business Awards – Who Will Win Other Than Dave?

This week The After Show discusses the Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) and makes predictions about the winners of the Tobacco Business Awards. The After show is brought to you by Roma Craft Tobac. There is still time to vote and you can do so at https://tobaccobusiness.com/awards20/. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two […]

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The After Show: Why Did Davidoff Lie To Me?

In July, Davidoff released the AVO Unexpected Series. The cigar was advertised as four different blends of one size that was limited to just 1, 500 boxes each. Only problem is, they weren’t limited and they were preexisting blends. Why did Davidoff lie to me? The Cigar Authority will discuss and debate this on The After Show brought to you by RoMaCraft Tobac. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and […]

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