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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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VODCast: Mount Rushmore of Cigar Smokers – The Ash Holes

Today, the Ash Holes are lighting up the Bandolero Barbaros, while they compare and discuss their choices for a “Mount Rushmore” of cigar smokers. Each Ash Hole has picked 4 Cigar smokers (Real or Fictional) to make up their own personal Rushmore. Who did they choose and Why? Did any of them pick the same people? Are there any that don’t belong on the mountain? Stay tuned to find out. We also have a Dave’s […]

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VODCast: Planning The Expo – New England Cigar Expo Preview Show

This week on The Cigar Authority, we preview the New England Cigar Expo with Dan Davison. In the first hour we light up a La Galera Habano Chaveta. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. 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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Cigar Brands Dead

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: What Are the “Must Have” Cigars of 2023? – The Ash Holes

Today Dave, Dan and Aaron are smoking the cigar while discussing the must have cigar brand of 2023. What are the hot new items/brands? What Brands should retailers be stocking? And What should cigar lovers be smoking? We also have a weekly Top 5 and some Delightful News. Join the Ash Holes as we light up cigars and talk about them. As always you can find many of the cigars we smoke at https://www.2guyscigars.com.  

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VODCast: Premium Cigars Vs. Value Cigars, What’s The Trade-Off??

This week on The Cigar Authority, we will look at the trade off between premium & value cigars. In the first hour we light up a 22/83 Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. 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: 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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VODCast: Cigar Accessories – The Ash Holes

Today Dave, Ed, Dan and Aaron are smoking the Rocky Patel Sixty Robusto while they chat about Cigar Accessories. What are the hot new items, what are the classics, and what NOT to bother buying. We also have a weekly Top 5, and some Delightful News. Join the Ash Holes as we light up cigars and talk about them. As always you can find many of the cigars we smoke at https://www.2guyscigars.com. PLEASE NOTE: Due to […]

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VODCast: The Real Cost to Open a Cigar Shop

This week on The Cigar Authority, we will look at the real costs to open a cigar shop. In the first hour we light up a La Gianna Havana Robusto Natural. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. 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 […]

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Cigar Brands Dead

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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