On today’s show, Mr. Jonathan and Ed ask Dave questions about the 40 years of Two Guys Smoke Shop. Dave said they can ask him anything! 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. As always you can find many of the cigars we smoke at https://www.2guyscigars.com.
August 1, 2025 and available in Natural and Maduro, the Padrón Ruby Red Exclusive Edition was made to commemorate Two Guys Smoke Shop’s 40 years in the cigar industry. Piloto Cigars better know as Padrón Cigars in Esteli, Nicaragua produced just 8,000 cigars (2,000 in Natural and 6,000 in Maduro). Each cigar is sold in humidor style boxes created by Nelson Alfonso of Selected Tobacco. The boxes are mentioned here because of their stunning beauty. […]
This week on The Cigar Authority, they taxed me out of the state!! Eric Drazin a cigar retailer formerly in California tells his story of being taxed out of the state very similarly to how Dave once was in Massachusetts! We will smoke HVC Seleccion No. 1 Poderosos 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 […]
This week on The After Show, we ask When Should You Retire in the Cigar Industry? Dave just turned 65. He’s thinking about retirement. We talk about retirement and what factors goes into the decision, along with how it compares to the decision to retire in 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 […]
Reflecting on 40 Years in the Cigar Business – A David Garofalo Editorial 40 years in the cigar business—what an extraordinary journey it’s been! As I sit back and reflect, I’m filled with gratitude, amazement, and pride at how far we’ve come. Ten years ago, I wrote about celebrating 30 years in this industry, and now, here we are, marking an incredible milestone I could have only dreamed of. Back in 1985, Two Guys Smoke […]
This week on The Ash Holes, we talk Cigar Podcasting in 2025! Dave has been doing cigar podcasting for over 15 years. On today’s episode, we talk about the past, present and future of cigar podcasts. 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 Salem, NH.
This week on The Cigar Authority, it’s the State of The Cigar Industry Address 2025! One of our most popular & insightful annual shows has returned. Dave has compiled all his notes from 2024 & is ready to give his State of The Cigar Industry Address to the cigar world! We will smoke Asylum in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. […]
Planning for a cigar podcast can be surprisingly tricky! Sometimes things don’t go according to plan. Dave planned to do a podcast about how the port strike would affect cigars. However, the strike was postponed. Dave talks about planning for a podcast and adjust when things go wrong. 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 […]
The World’s Strongest Cigar Review. To create a strong cigar, you must first use tobacco that has a strong character, soil that is rich in minerals and leaves of high priming. On September 28, 2024, the New England Cigar Expo will witness the exclusive launch of the World’s Strongest Cigar, but today we will do the first ever review of this cigar. When I say “we” I mean David Garofalo and Mr. Jonathan in the […]
The Cigar Industry: Balancing Cause and Effect An Editorial by David Garofalo In the complex web of the cigar industry, cause and effect play a pivotal role, shaping the landscape and influencing trends. Newton’s Third Law of Motion, which suggests that every action has an equal and opposite reaction, finds significance in the dynamics of today’s cigar marketplace. The recent disruptions in the cigar industry, characterized by soaring prices can be studied through the lens […]