#ELOsoFumarTakes

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#ELOsoFumarTakes episodes

October 01 #ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 375th Take - with Vance Taylor of Stoic Cigars
#ELOsoFumarTakes #375thTake

This episode, we’re welcoming a brand-new face to the show—and a cigar company that brings a pretty unique philosophy to the industry.

Vance launched Stoic Cigars in late 2024, building a brand around the intersection of premium cigars, intentional living, and the principles of Stoicism. Since then, Stoic has expanded beyond its original lineup with the Equanimity release, continued gaining attention at PCA, and earned coverage through reviews of cigars like Courage and Equanimity Justice.
But this show isn’t just going to be about the cigars.
This is Vance’s first appearance on #ELOsoFumarTakes, which means we get to dig into the man behind the brand:
What brought Vance into the cigar industry?
How does a business executive go from cigar enthusiast to creating an entire brand?
Why Stoicism—and how does that philosophy actually influence the cigars, the company, and the way he approaches life?
What did the launch of Stoic teach him that he never expected?
Where does Equanimity fit into the evolution of the brand?
What does Vance want Stoic Cigars to become—and what does he want it to stand for?
We’ll explore the blends, the philosophy, the business, the challenges, the wins, and the story behind the person building it all.
And naturally… we’ll probably find a few things Vance is not particularly stoic about.

#ELOsoFumar #Cigars #StoicCigars #VanceTaylor #CigarCommunity #PremiumCigars #CigarPodcast #LiveCigarTalk
2 hr 14 min
October 01 #ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 374th Take - with Reinier Lorenzo of HVC Cigars
- #ELOsoFumarTakes #374thTake -

Some guests you bring back because there’s more to talk about. Some guests you bring back because the story keeps getting better. Tonight, we’re doing both. Returning to the show is **Reinier Lorenzo of HVC Cigars** — and if you’ve been paying attention to what HVC has been doing lately, you already know this is a conversation that needed another chapter. From the continued evolution of HVC’s portfolio to the latest wave of releases and projects, including the **HVC 500th Anniversary Lancero**, the **Pan Caliente de HVC 10th Anniversary**, **Hot Cake Fresh Out of the Oven Broadleaf Gladiators**, and the revival of **La Decoración**, there’s plenty to unpack. ([Cigar Coop]) But this won’t just be a “what’s new in the catalog” conversation. We’re talking about the vision behind HVC, the challenges of keeping a brand moving forward, the lessons Reinier has learned along the way, and what it means to build a cigar company that continues to find new ways to surprise people.

The return of Reinier Lorenzo is here.

#ELOsoFumar #HVC #HVCigars #ReinierLorenzo #CigarTalk #CigarPodcast #CigarIndustry #UnitedCigar
1 hr 35 min
September 07 #ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 373rd Take - with Miguel Schoedel of Crowned Heads
#ElOsoFumarTakes #373rdTake — MIGUEL SCHOEDEL IS BACK!
WE’RE DOING THIS AGAIN.
Apparently, this one time leader of most appearances is tired of seeing Tripp at the top of the leaderboard and is mounting a comeback.
So we’re bringing back Miguel Schoedel of Crowned Heads for the #373rdTake of #ElOsoFumarTakes.
And honestly…
Perfect timing.
Because Crowned Heads has been cooking.
New releases. New projects. New partnerships. Old favorites making noise again. And enough happening behind the scenes to make us wonder what the hell Miguel has been putting in his coffee.
We’ve got plenty of cigars to talk about.
But we’re not interested in simply reading the back of the box to you.
We’re going to get into WHAT’S REALLY GOING ON.
What’s the vision behind the new Crowned Heads releases?
What’s happening with Oz Family?
Where does Crowned Heads go from here?
How do you keep a brand moving forward without losing what made people fall in love with it in the first place?
And what does it actually look like to build a cigar company when the cameras aren’t rolling and the press releases aren’t being written?
We’ll talk about the cigars.
We’ll talk about the business.
We’ll talk Nashville.
We’ll talk Crowned Heads.
We’ll talk about what’s changed.
We’ll talk about what’s coming.
And knowing Miguel…
we’ll probably talk about a whole bunch of baseball, hats, and who else knows what we didn’t plan on talking about.
That’s when #ElOsoFumarTakes usually gets interesting.

Miguel is back.
The Oso is ready.
Let’s see what kind of trouble we can get into.

#ELOsoFumar #CrownedHeads #MiguelSchoedel #Cigars #CigarLife #CigarIndustry #CigarPodcast #CigarCommunity
2 hr 30 min
September 07 #ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 372nd Take - with William Cooper of Cigar Coop
#ELOsoFumarTakes #Take372
We’ve smoked a LOT of cigars.
We’ve had a LOT of conversations.
And over the years… we’ve also had some absolute disasters.
For #Take372, we’re bringing back a very special guest and digging into the archives with William Cooper of Cigar Coop for something a little different.
This week’s theme:
THE TOP BLUNDERS, FAUX PAS & LOLs!
We’re going back through the history of #ELOsoFumarTakes and the Cigar Coop Prime Time Special Edition to revisit some of the funniest, most awkward, most cringe-worthy and downright unforgettable moments we’ve managed to create over the years.
The technical disasters.
The things we probably should have edited out.
The moments where somebody said something and immediately wished they could take it back.
And, of course, the moments that still make us laugh every time we think about them.
And who better to help me dig through the wreckage than William Cooper?!
There will be stories.
There will be laughs.
There may be some uncomfortable reminders of things we thought everyone had forgotten.

#ELOsoFumar #CigarCoop #CigarPodcast #Cigars #CigarLife #CigarCommunity #FunnyMoments #CigarTalk
2 hr 49 min
August 29 #ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 371st Take - with Terence Reilly of Aganorsa Leaf
TERENCE REILLY IS BACK!!!

After way too long, we’re bringing back one of our favorite guests—and you KNOW we’re going to have plenty to talk about.

TERENCE REILLY of AGANORSA LEAF RETURNS TO #ELOsoFumarTakes!
And the timing couldn’t be better.
Since Terence’s last appearance, Aganorsa Leaf has been BUSY.
The continued evolution of Supreme Leaf
New sizes making their way into the U.S. market
New releases coming out of PCA 2026
The continued growth of JFR and Lunatic
And most recently, the Crispy Boy collaboration with Cigar Dojo

So naturally…
We’re going to talk about ALL of it.
…..Or none of it.
Because if you’ve watched Terence on the show before…
You already know this isn’t going to be a boring conversation.

Grab an Aganorsa.
Pour yourself something good.
Pull up a chair.
Terence Reilly is back.
And we’re going to have some fun.
2 hr 23 min
August 18 #ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 370th Take - with HÉCTOR ALFONSO SR. of ESPINSA CIGARS
This week on #ELOsoFumarTakes, Bear welcomes a very special guest: - HÉCTOR ALFONSO SR. OF ESPINOSA CIGARS! - If you know cigars, you know the name Espinosa — and this is your chance to sit down with one of the people behind the story. We’re talking: - Espinosa Cigars…Then and Now - The #MrWarmth origin story - Building a cigar brand in today’s industry - Héctor’s cigar picks that he thinks helped put Espinosa on the map - The New Era of Espinosa - The state of the cigar industry - What’s next for Espinosa And because this is #ELOsoFumarTakes, you know there will be plenty of BS, stories, opinions and probably a few questions Héctor wasn’t expecting.
1 hr 43 min
August 18 ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 369th Take - with John McTavish of Developing Palates
This episode, we’re welcoming back one of the sharpest cigar reviewers in the industry, John McTavish of Developing Palates!
We’re also debuting what we hope becomes a brand-new recurring series… -- CIGAR DEATH MATCH -- Inspired by Celebrity Death Match, we’re putting legendary cigars head-to-head. The rules are simple… and brutal. Two cigars enter. Only ONE survives. The other? Gone forever. Erased from humidors. Never to be smoked again. Can you really choose between two all-time greats? We’ll find out as John and I battle through some of the toughest cigar matchups imaginable, debate our picks, and probably make a few enemies along the way. Think you can make the tough calls? Join us live and tell us which cigars deserve to survive!
3 hr 17 min
August 18 #ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 368th Take - with Oliver Nivaud of United Cigar Group
This week, we're welcoming back a great friend of the show, **Oliver Nivaud**, for a fun, laid-back episode packed with celebration and cigars. On this special edition, we'll: - Announce the winner of our **#UnitedFlagDay** contest - Look back on an unforgettable Fourth of July weekend—including the wedding Oliver traveled to celebrate with us - Dive into our signature rapid-fire segments, cigar talk, and whatever stories the conversation brings It'll be a shorter show, but one you won't want to miss.
54 min
June 22 #ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 367th Take - with Tom Lazuka of Asylum CIgars
It's time for #ElOsoFumarTakes #Take367, and we're celebrating our Annual Father's Day Show with one of our favorite guests!

Joining us is none other than Tom Lazuka of Asylum Cigars for an incredible milestone—his SIXTH Father's Day appearance on #ElOsoFumarTakes!

We'll have plenty to talk about, including:
Chat about the custom Asylum cigar being created for my upcoming wedding
Wedding plans and why this cigar will be such a special part of the celebration
The New York Knicks' NBA Championship and why we'll be celebrating with Asylum Ogre cigars
The all-new Asylum Signature Series by Tom Lazuka
Asylum’s upcoming adventure to Morocco
Father's Day memories, laughs, great cigars, and who knows what else!

#ElOsoFumarTakes #Take367 #AsylumCigars #TomLazuka #FathersDay #Cigars #PremiumCigars #LiveShow #FacebookLive #AsylumOgre #AsylumSignatureSeries #WeddingCigar #Knicks
2 hr 9 min
June 22 #ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 366th Take - with Sebastien Decoppet of Cavalier Geneve
On this episode of #ELOsoFumarTakes #Take366 as we welcome back the founder of Cavalier Genève Cigars, Sébastien Decoppet, for what promises to be an incredible conversation celebrating 10 years of innovation, craftsmanship, and pushing the boundaries of premium cigars.

We’ll dive into:
Cavalier’s remarkable first decade
The new Project 10th Anniversary release
The fascinating claro vs. dark wrapper concept
The Cavalier × Cvstos luxury collaboration
Project Broadleaf and the future of Connecticut Broadleaf
The evolution of the Small Batch program
Building and operating Cavalier’s own factory in Honduras
What’s next for one of the industry’s most innovative boutique brands

As always, expect plenty of stories, behind-the-scenes insights, great conversation, and maybe even a few surprises along the way.

Grab your favorite cigar, pour your favorite drink, and join us live. We can’t wait to see you in the comments!

#ELOsoFumarTakes #Take366 #CavalierGeneve #SebastienDecoppet #PremiumCigars #CigarPodcast #CigarCommunity #BoutiqueCigars #CigarLife
2 hr 11 min

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#ELOsoFumarTakes delivers abbreviated interviews, thoughts, and insights with cigar industry personnel and fans. Host Bear Duplisea's vision is to give the audience a peak into industry culture as…