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Is the Flushing Out of the Cigar Industry Coming? – The After Show

Is the Flushing Out of the Cigar Industry Coming? Is the Cigar Industry saturated with too many retailers and manufacturers & is a purge on the horizon? We’ve seen it before and we may be seeing it again. 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

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Why Are Some Cigar Brands

Why Are Some Cigar Brands Ignored & Others Highlighted?

This week on The Cigar Authority, the guys discuss ignored cigar brands vs highlighted cigar brands. Some companies have dozens of brands but why do they only focus on a couple in their marketing & promotions while letting others remain in the shadows? We answer these questions and more while we smoke United Connecticut Toro in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about […]

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Planning a cigar podcast

Tobacco 21 Is Official – The After Show

This week on The After Show, we talk about Tobacco 21 becoming official federally. On September 29th, the age to purchase cigars goes to 21 for the entire country. While many states have already imposed this restriction, it becomes federal law. We talk about the history of tobacco restriction. 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 […]

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New England

New England, The Cigar Capital Of The World!?

This week on The Cigar Authority, we ask is New England the cigar capital of the world? Dave has his reasoning & we’ll be joined by Chris Topper of Topper Cigars to see if he’s right! We will smoke a Topper Danli Belicoso in the first hour. If New England isn’t the cigar capital, what should be? Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The […]

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Planning a cigar podcast

Barber Pole Cigars – The After Show

This week on The After Show, we talk about the history of barber pole cigars. Who did it first and is it just a gimmick? Micky Pegg of All Saints Cigars joins us to weigh in on the barber pole cigars conversation 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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Cigar Differences Exposed

Cigar Differences Exposed! With Micky Pegg of All Saints Cigars

This week on The Cigar Authority, the guys hired Micky Pegg of All Saints Cigars to crack open a cold case; Non-Premium, Premium, & Ultra-Premium Cigars, the cigar differences exposed! Is it packaging, tobacco, aging or something else? We break down what the real difference is while we smoke All Saints Solamente in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar […]

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Cigar Olympics

Cigar Olympics – The Ash Holes

It’s Cigar Olympics! Today the Ash Holes are lighting up the Fuera De Serie Nicaragua Connecticut while they discuss their version of Cigar Olympics. Who earns the Ash Holes Gold Medals, for packaging, blending, facilities, popularity & more. Not everyone can get a trophy in this contest of brands! They also have a Dave’s Weekly 6 Pack Deal and the Weekly Top 5 segment.  

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Planning a cigar podcast

Cigar and Pizza – The After Show

Cigars and pizza are two of Dave’s passions. Today’s After Show talks about both. Dave has his list of the Top 10 pizza places in the Boston area. 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

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Best Golf Cigars

Best Golf Cigars

This week on The Cigar Authority, the guys discuss the best golf cigars! We’re talking 18 cigars that are a perfect addition to your golf bag. We may not be able to fix your game, but we can make sure you have the right cigars! We will smoke Rocky Patel Sun Grown Maduro in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The […]

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Planning a cigar podcast

Cigar Store Insurance – The After Show

On this week’s After Show, lets talk cigar store insurance. Insurance companies don’t seem to want to insure cigar stores anymore. This is becoming a problem for cigar stores. Dave recounts his experience with cancelled insurance. He also talks about the problems with credit card processing. Now, the state of New Hampshire is discriminating against cigars. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a […]

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