We reached into the Vault for Humo Jaguar cigars by Plasencia, which were distributed only briefly back in 2011.

We also remember Anthony Bourdain the day the world learned of the chef's suicide.

All that — plus UFC 225, Yoel Romero, the Camel Clutch, and why you shouldn't watch The Handmaid's Tale — on this episode of the podcast.

Listen to the episode for information on how you can win a box of Humo Jaguar cigars from 2011 like the ones we smoked on this podcast!

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"BossaBossa" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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In a recent issue of the magazine, we ran a story about Aganorsa, its tobacco, its cigars, and its founder Eduardo Fernández. Aside from its own brands, like Casa Fernández, Aganorsa manufactures cigars for various brands. One of those is Illusione, one of the most highly regarded of the “boutique” brands of premium cigars.

While I was in Estelí for that story, I had a chance to interview Illusione founder Dion Giolito. We talked about Aganorsa and, more broadly, about his own company and approach to cigar making.

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"BossaBossa" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Need a friend who can join you for motorcycle rides and improve your golf game? Stick around to the end of the podcast for more information on Trumpy Bear!

In the meantime, you'll hear us smoking 601 La Bomba Warhead II, recapping game 1 of the NBA Finals, and going over some of our favorite YouTube tutorials.

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"BossaBossa" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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The team smokes Bellas Artes by AJ Fernandez while talking about Guatemalan shamans, the NFL's kneeling ban, and a soothing composition Ivan uses to fall asleep called "The Salty Chino." All this and more on the latest episode of the podcast.

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"BossaBossa" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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We reach into the Cigar Snob Vault for a Room 101 Master Collection One (in Mutante), talk sports, and ponder a crappy day at Tim Horton's.

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"BossaBossa" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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In this episode, the team talks about recent trips to Puerto Rico and Key West. We also enjoy Don Rey cigars, recap recent NBA Playoffs progress, and breakdown the caca risk of various fast foods.

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"BossaBossa" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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The cigar industry is dominated by families whose tobacco stories begin in Cuba. But one company in particular stands out as not only having a deeply Nicaraguan identity, but also having a history that is tightly woven into that of its home country. In this episode, you’ll hear Erik Calviño’s interview with Alejandro Martínez Cuenca, the man behind Joya de Nicaragua. Alejandro dives deep into the history of Joya, the tumultuous political climate that surrounded it, how it came to be the official cigar of the White House, and what lies ahead for the brand. You won’t want to miss this one.

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"BossaBossa" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Cuba has a new president. What does that mean? Also, we smoke FSG by Drew Estate and talk about brand owner Jeff's revealing tobacco farm video.

Fake Obama:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQ54GDm1eL0

John Suárez on Communism in Cuba:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf7M5SP3Q

Al Jazeera English panel on Cuba's new president:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IX6ObcacAU

Video from the Florida Sun Grown farm:

https://www.facebook.com/FloridaSunGrown/videos/2030465380608376/

Dave Rubin interviews Thomas Sowell:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ivf9jrXGAY

Boxers of briefs?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6tbrbALSUU&t=

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"BossaBossa" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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The team celebrates our 25th episode with Hamlet 25th Year cigars. We also dive into the world of sports, touching on the NBA Playoffs, the Masters, and Tristan Thompson's motorboating.

In addition, we recap Erik's trip to Pittsburgh, Nick's time in New Orleans, and Ivan's adventures in male garter belts.

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"BossaBossa" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Spend enough time around professional chefs, and you’ll find that they are — disproportionately — lovers of premium cigars. Maybe it’s the need to relax after all the long hours in the kitchen or the fact that they have the refied palates to appreciate complex flavors. Whatever it is, it’s been my experience that you’re more likely to find fellow cigar smokers among the chef ranks than most other professions.

Recently, our own Erik Calviño got a chance to chat with Michael Beltran, the chef and partner at Ariete, a great new Miami restaurant. They talked about his perspective on food, how it was informed by his leaving Miami for a time, and how dominoes played a role in his developing a passion for cigars.

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"BossaBossa" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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