It’s time for everyone’s favorite seasonal episode, the best winter cigars for 2026! Whether you’re looking for dog walkers or something to smoke in your ice fishing tent we go you covered! The Ash Holes 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 Cigars in Salem, NH.
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This week on The Cigar Authority we ask, what’s next for The Cigar Hall of Fame!? Introduced in 2023, The Cigar Hall of Fame recognizes legendary cigar brands & is the only hall exclusively dedicated to the cigar brands themselves. What is the future of the HOF? Find out as we smoke Rocky Patel Gold Label. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar […]
On today’s After Show, we’re exploring whether an empty nest at home will account for the next boom in the cigar industry. We explore this intriguing topic. 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 Cigars in […]
Today we talk about our Cigar Gifts for Valentine’s Day, Our Favorite Cigar Things! If you are looking for the perfect valentines day gift for the cigar lover in your life we breakdown our favorite cigars or cigar accessories that will be a beloved gift this year! The Ash Holes 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 Cigars in […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, it’s the Event Announcement with Dan Davison of The Ash Holes! Mark your Calendars for September 25 & 26 to come to NH – but for what? After months of debate–back & forth– we have made a final decision! Tune in to find out what’s happening this September while we smoke Day & Night. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk […]
On a previous After Show, Dave, Jonathan and Ed guess what would be Cigar Journal’s New Cigar of the Year. Did anyone get their pick right? 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 Cigars in […]
This week on The Ash Heels, let’s talk about how we can introduce a friend to cigars! Sarah was talking to a new friend who has not smoked a cigar before, but had a lot of good questions Lets discuss what to recommend to them & why! The Ash Holes 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 […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, it’s the 2026 TCA Survey! The most important data in cigars is back once again for 2026! The guys will go over the questions & discuss what they think about the Powstanie CT Corona smoked in the first hour. 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 […]
It’s the 2026 Meatball Challenge! Join us for the 7th Annual Meatball Event! 5 Contestants enter & only one Meatball can win! Jeff O’Brien is back to defend his title. Will Mr J end his 6 year losing streak or can Richard Ragusa, Chuck Shaw or Jim Paquette take home the trophy & set up the Tournament of Champions for 2027? Tune in to find out! Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as […]
Every year, Halfwheel publishes the consensus list of cigars for the previous year. Some lists are excluded. We look into the reasons they do not consider some lists and whether this makes sense. Dave gives the top 10 reasons why the Cigar Authority should be included. 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 […]





