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Podcast: S.T.A.R.S. Review Update – The After Show

This week on The After Show, Dave & Mr. Jonathan talk with Dan Davison about the S.T.A.R.S review system. How the review panels are doing so far & what are the pros + cons? 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 Shop in Salem, NH and as always you can find […]

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Podcast: Should I Buy An Existing Cigar Shop? – The After Show

We talk about when it makes sense to buy an existing cigar shop instead of opening a new one. It’s critical to do very thorough due diligence. We also give a list of reasons why you might choose to purchase an existing shop. 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 Shop […]

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Podcast: Why Are Cigar Manufacturers Opening Accounts in Europe? – The After Show

We are talking about the trend of New World cigar manufacturers opening new accounts in Europe. We go through a list of 7 reasons why manufacturers may be doing this. Is this becoming a problem for U.S. consumers? 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 Shop in Salem, NH and as […]

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Podcast: Strategic Alliances In The Cigar Industry – The After Show

Eric Newman joins us on The After Show. In recent cigar news, we saw Micallef Cigars and All Saints Cigars reach a strategic agreement. We talk with Eric about what it takes to do it successfully, the way J.C. Newman and Fuente managed to do it for such a long time. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 […]

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Podcast: A Conversation With Rocky Patel – The After Show

Today, Rocky Patel joins us on The After Show. We talk about a variety of topics including new world cigars, Cuban cigar pricing, the Chinese market and so much more. 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 Shop in Salem, NH and as always you can find many of the cigars […]

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Podcast: What Age Should You Enter & Exit The Cigar Industry – The After Show

Today, we are joined by a familiar face, Sarah Green. We talk about when people should get into and get out of the cigar industry. Is there an ideal age to start? When should you start thinking about leaving the cigar industry. 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 Shop in […]

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Podcast: The Cigar Reviewers Name Game – The After Show

The Cigar Authority has enlisted the help of our listeners to do blind cigar reviews. Now the question is what we should call the reviewers. Once again, we enlisted the help of our listeners to come up with the perfect name. 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 Shop in Salem, […]

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Podcast: Positives & Negatives of the PCA Trade Show – The After Show

Dave is back from PCA and he’s talking about what was positive and negative about the show. He talks about parties, seminars and so much more. There are also changes to the PCA show coming up. Dave breaks those down and gives his opinions. 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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Podcast: Is Less More in Cigars? – The After Show

Skip Martin posted something interesting on social media. Does capping the production improve the quality of cigars? If you work more slowly, will it yield higher quality? Does a good story about the cigar make it more valuable? 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 Shop in Salem, NH and as […]

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Podcast: What’s New at the 2023 Cigar Trade Show – The After Show

Dave is going to the PCA soon. He likes to see all the new products. However, are there really many new products to see? 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 Shop in Salem, NH and as always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at https://www.2GuysCigars.com/.

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