Deep Cuts Live

How do you become a successful DJ with the support and sponsorship of an industry-leading company? You listen to this podcast featuring Eli Lagaretta and find out! Eli is the official DJ of Drew Estate, one of the largest makers of premium cigars in the U.S. It may seem like an odd combination but it's opened the doors in terms of travel, notoriety and opportunity for Eli, a longtime lover of music who was able to turn his passion and hobby into a profitable job he enjoys.

In the final Deep Cuts Live interview of 2020, special guest Erica Arroyo talks about how she came to work in the media side of the cigar industry and what inspired her to start her own podcast, The Lounge Experience. We talk about the changing role women and minorities have in the cigar lifestyle as well as some of our favorite things and lessons learned during 2020.

An interview with Fabian Barrantes, creative director at Lotus Group and Vertigo by Lotus. With current world events, it’s as important as ever to have your own accessories. For cigar smokers, accessories help you not only better enjoy the lifestyle but also serve as a way for you express yourself. Fabian shows off a wide range of recent releases from Lotus and Vertigo and teases some things to come.

It’s the first ever Deep Cuts Live's Halloween episode! Our special guest is Jeremy McDonald, National Sales Manager for Caldwell Cigar Co, La Barba Cigars, and Lost & Found Cigars. In this interview, Jeremy talks about his he came to work in the cigar industry and the circumstances that brought him together with Robert Caldwell. We discuss sales and the advantage of selling from a personality perspective rather than solely on product. Learn more about Caldwell, La Barba, their brands and the new show "4 Shots with Tony and Jeremy."

In this interview, Micky Pegg of All Saints Cigars talks about his time in the tobacco industry. Micky worked on Capitol Hill as an intern which paved the way for his career in cigars. He worked with several well-known brands before taking a short break from the industry. He made his big return as a brand owner, launching All Saints Cigars over a year ago. Learn more about this brand and hear Micky’s take on what innovation means in the cigar industry today.