Paul gives his best tips and tricks on maintaining and upkeeping humidification, temperature, and more in your humidor during the hot summer months in this Stogie Geek Segment!

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Joe Hollywood and Rain Man review cigars from Tatuaje, Padron, and more in this week's stogies of the week!

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Joe Hollywood and Mark review cigars from Arturo Fuente, MLB Cigar Ventures, Foundation, and more in this week's stogies of the week!

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Paul and Joe interview Luis Juan Falto. Luis Juan Falto is a young entrepreneur from the city of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico and architect of all that is La Garita Cigar Co. & Falto Cigars. A cigar smoker for more than two decades and connoisseur of everything concerning the culture of tobacco, his cigars represent the ambitious initiative to create an exclusive line of premium boutique cigars powered by his experience and knowledge.

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The distinctive lancero size has been a fixture in Stogie Geeks history. With its distinctive ring gauge and pigtail cap, the lancero is enjoyed by cigar lovers far and wide. Paul, Jake, and the Joes list their favorite lanceros in this segment!

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Hollywood and Rainman discuss the do’s and don’ts for cigar etiquette in a cigar lounge!

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Hired by Rocky Patel in 2005 as Regional Sales Manager covering upstate New York down to DC, Mark exceeded sales goals every year, building the territory to the point where a split had to take place.

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This week, Joe Hozempa and Joe DesMarais hold down the fort. They discuss with a cast of characters: Dan from Kristoff Cigars, Jason Richards former fighter in the navy, and Jimmy who is the promoter for the Mayweather and McGregor fight, about this upcoming MMA fight!

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Paul and the Joes review cigars from Jaime Garcia, Cala, Protocol, Casa Fernandez, and more on this episode of the Stogie Geeks show!

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Paul discusses with Joe H. about buying cigars online vs buying from your local brick and mortar.

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Cigars for Warriors has released a press release regarding the impact of the FDAs regulation on premium cigars and how it will affect cigar manufacturer’s ability to donate cigars to the brave men and women serving our country in the military. It describes the potential outcome if this regulation stands as is, and the steps being taken to ensure that our charity and others who give cigars to our troops continue to be able to do so.

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Epic Cigars owner and Founder, Dean Parsons began traveling to the Dominican Republic in 2005 while living and working in Real Estate in the Turks & Caicos Islands. After several years and many trips to the Dominican Republic, Parsons, founded and trademarked Epic Cigars in 2010.

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Joe’s Cigars:

• Man O’ War Armada Toro Grande 6.5×56
• Graycliff Double Espresso Series 4.5×54 Robusto
• NAT CICCO ANIVERSARIO 1965 LIGA NO. 4 5×52 Robusto

Andrew Galvan:

• Plasencia Cosecha 146 – Stick of the Week
• L’Atelier Extension de la Racine ER15
• Black Label Black Works Studio Green Hornet Kato 4.5×46

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Drew has some questions that he is going to ask Joe from some of his emails and gatherings since appearing on Stogie Geeks. Note in the Joe style he does not know the questions. Also, have you heard about the Anti-Smoking Bill That Would Ban Catalog and Internet Sales of Tobacco Passes Subcommittee? We will begin to break it down and discuss what this could mean to our industry.

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Joe’s Stogies: - DAV Cigars Prima Natural Robusto - Arturo Fuente Rosado 8-5-8 (2018) - Caldwell Blind Man’s Bluff Maduro - La Flor Dominicana La Volcada

Andrew’s Stogies: - Drew Estate Undercrown Shady XX Box Press Belicoso - Crowned Heads J.D. Howard Reserve HR 50 5 ½ X 50 - Rocky Patel LB1 OFC Toro 6 ½ x 52 - Romeo Y Julieta 1875 Bully Robusto 5 X 50 - Montecristo Media Noche Edmundo 5 X 55

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Joe and Drew Interview Dan Davison. Dan is the Sales Manager at Queensbury Cigar & Pipe. His unique experiences in the industry include managing Rhode Island’s oldest tobacconist The Humidor Smoke Shop, to being the Northeast Sales Representative for Kristoff Cigars. He joins us this week to discuss the 2020 Tobacco Business Awards, what’s been hot this year on the retail side, and some industry trends.

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Joe’s Stogies: Brick House Maduro Diamond Crown Robusto No. 2 My Father La Gran Oferta Toro

Andrew’s Stogies: Cain Daytona by Oliva Corona 6 X 46 Southern Draw Ignite 2019 NSF Navy Seals Foundation AVO Domaine (Domaine 50) 6 X 54 Perfecto La Sirena (Mermaid) Aniversario Especial 5 3/4 x 54 Robusto

This week Joe and Andrew interview Ram Rodriguez from Tabacalera El Artista. Ram Rodriguez is one of the few Cigar Executives under 30, Radhames “Ram” Rodriguez embodies everything that makes the cigar industry unique. A third-generation tobacco man, Ram comes by the business naturally having spent nearly his entire childhood in the factory.

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Joe’s Stogies: - My Father La Gran Oferta Toro - CAO Orellana - Alec Bradley Project 40 05.50 - E.P. Carrillo Capa de Sol

Andrew’s Stogies: - Perla del Mar Maduro: Toro Grande 6 X 60 - Leon Jimenes: Robusto 5.5 x 50 - Punch Rothchild Natural: 4 1/2 x 50 - Cavalier Genève Limited Edition 2019 DG 4 3/4 x 58 - La Gloria Cubana Spanish Press Gigante 6 x 60

DAV Cigars, along with myself and two partners is making a huge splash in the cigar world in such a short amount of time. all our cigars are long filler, premium cigars which are hand rolled in the Dominican Republic by the best rollers in the business. Our tobacco is of the highest quality, with an aging process of no less than 4 years.

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Then in the segment segment, they discuss the Cigars and Spirits event in Texas!

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This week Joe and Drew interview Jonathan Lipson, the Director of Sales and Marketing at Alec Bradely.

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Joe’s Cigars: Black Works Studio – Boondock Saint Foundation Cigar Company – Charter Oak Broadleaf Evil Genius Cigars – White Chapel Belicoso Rock-A-Feller Vintage Nicaragua Maduro

Drew’s Cigars: E.E 601 La Bomba Warhead V Toro 6 X 52 CAO Amazon Basin Orellana 6 X 52 Padilla Finest Hour 6 X 60 Grand Toro Don Julio Punto Espada Gigante 7 X 60 The Wise Man Maduro (El Güegüense) 5 X 50 Robusto

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This week Joe and Drew interview Lincoln Salazar, the Chairman and CEO of Cigar & Spirits Magazine. Lincoln Salazar has been an Orange County executive for more than 10 years, owning businesses in marketing, publishing, cosmetics, and event management.

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Joe’s Cigars: Lars Tetens – SS, Alec Bradley Magic Toast Robusto, BBlack Label, Trading Company – Green Hornet, La Flor Dominicana La Nox

Drew’s Cigars: J.C. Newman The American 7 x 47 Churchill, Vegas 5 Limitada 2019 6 x 50, M Bourbon by Macanudo 6 x 5 Toro, Cult Fuerte Grande Toro 6 x 60, Drew Estate Fat Bottom Betty 5 x 54

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This week Joe and Drew discuss a survey that reveals which cigar brands are moving best, what size moves off the shelf the most, and also cover the hottest brands of 2019. And, the U.S. Small Business Administration held a public roundtable on the regulation of premium cigars at its headquarters in Washington, D.C. Fourth generation cigar maker Drew Newman testified, we will break down the testimony.

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Joe and Drew talk about the stogies they smoked during the week.

Joe’s Cigars: CAO Flathead V19 Davidoff Winston Churchill Late Hour Toro David P. Ehrlich PLM Series Churchill Brick House The Traveler

Drew’s Cigars: Ashton ESG (Estate Sun Grown) Oscar Valladares Super Fly Super Toro 6 x 54 Alec & Bradley Gatekeeper Toro Big Papi by David Ortiz and El Artista Cigars 6 X 54 M Bourbon by Macanudo 6 x 5 Toro

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This week Drew and Joe Interview Brenda Scott, Texas Brand Ambassador, Mother of 5, President of Wildfire Ladies Cigar Society and Distinguished Ruffians scout for Texas Chapter. Woman in Cigar Culture topic, opinion, and events.

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Joe and Drew will review the sticks they have smoked for the week. They will also be discussing celebrities and why are they appearing in the cigar industry.

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Joe’s Cigars: - Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Miami - E.P. Carrillo Elencos - Southern Draw- 300 Hands - Crux Epicure

Drew’s Cigars: - La Aurora 107 “Zeppelin” 4 x 58 - Macanudo Inspirado palladium Lonsdale 6 x ¾ x 43 - Joya De Nicaragua Antano CT Toro 6 x 50 - Joya de Nicaragua Número Uno L’Ambassadeur 6 5/8 x 44