This week on the After Show, we have an email from a listener who is serious about starting a cigar shop. He has questions and we have answers. 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 […]
This week on The After Show, we talk about the cigar contenders! What goes into choosing the cigar of the year? How do the contenders get chosen? We give a behind the scenes look on today’s episode. 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 […]
This week we have a special live edition of the After Show! We’re breaking down how the New England Cigar Expo went with Dan Davison. Including getting Bill Burr for the Expo! Don’t miss The After Show Live Tuesday 10/3 at 2pm! 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 […]
Cigar Journal gave out their awards at Intertabac. We talk about the awards and who won them. Give a listen to find out who the readers of the magazine chose. 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 […]
Today, we have an email from an actual banker. Dave’s banker explains what Dave got right and wrong about the finances of opening a cigar shop or buying an existing one. 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 […]
In the world of podcasting, milestones are few and far between. But on Saturday, September 16, 2023, The Cigar Authority accomplished something truly remarkable: they celebrated their 700th episode. In an era when many podcasts come and go like fleeting fads, this achievement is a testament to their unwavering commitment and dedication to their craft. What makes this accomplishment even more extraordinary is the fact that The Cigar Authority has had just six official members […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]