Cigar Federation

This is Logan's favorite episode. We have some tech issues which cause some feedback in the audio and then the famous "Martian" line occurs.

Rob and Logan sit down with Erik Espinosa, owner of Espinosa Cigars. Erik has been in the industry forever and was previous the co-owner of EO Brands. When Erik broke off from EO Brands he started his own factory, called La Zona, and created the La Zona and Espinosa cigar lines.

Rob and Logan sit down with Eddie Ortega owner of Ortega Cigars. Eddie has been in the industry forever and was previous the co-owner of EO Brands. Eddie's first cigar under his new company is the Serie D which comes in either a San Andreas and Habano Rosado wrapper.Eddie gives Logan a ton of crap during the episode. Eddie might have called Logan "cracker" during the show, but you will need to listen to hear it for yourself.

This week's show was sponsored by PodmanCigars.com. Tim selected and provided the sticks for the show. In fact, he decided what we would be smoking. This week we discuss the Illusione Cruzado Dantes and the RoMa Craft Intemperance EC XII Industry.The panel for this show consisted of Dustin Meridith (catfishbluezz on cigar forums), Jonathan Lonsinger (@Jonny_Lon) and Randy Ewing (rain on cigar forums).

Logan and Rob sit down with Brarry Stein from Miami Cigar to chat about the newest releases from Miami Cigar. Barry recently was hired by Miami Cigar and was previously the owner of the cigar blog, A Cigar Smoker.Barry is great guy and always a lot of fun when we have him on. Make sure to check this episode out.

Logan and Rob sit down with Wes Gensel co-owner of Monte Pascoal Cigars to talk about what makes them unique. Monte Pascoal is a new cigar company which makes their freshman release cigar only out of Brazilian tobacco, specifically Mata Fina.

Everyone should know who Jose Blanco is. If you don't then just Google his name. Jose has been in the industry for almost 40 years and has had an amazing career, which isn't slowing down any time soon.This episode has Jose schooling Rob and Logan on tobacco knowledge. Honestly, Jose has forgotten more about tobacco than Rob or Logan could ever hope to learn.

Check out Episode #1 of the RobbyRas RoundTable! The show where three cigar smokers try the same cigars and talk about their experience! In this show we talk about the Casa Fernandez Miami Toro and the MUWAT +11. If you want to try either cigar, go to PodmanCigars.com and Tim will take care of you!

Rob and Logan sit down with Tim Podwika owner of PodmanCigars.com. Tim has been in the cigar industry for a while owning his online store and previously working in a B&M. Tim is heavily involved in BOTL and the blending of their member cigar each yearDuring the episode we smoked the Drew Estate BOTL 2012 lancero. Tim is a great guy and you should check out his online store if you are looking to make a purchase.

Logan and Rob sit down with Mark Germany of Cremo Cigars to talk about their newly launched cigar company. Cremo Cigars has an interesting story. Cremo Cigars is a resurrected cigar brand from the early 1900's which was brought back to life by Lilo Santiago.Cremo Cigars first cigar is called the Cremo Classic, which was blended by Willie Herrera before his departure to Drew Estate.