#ELOsoFumarTakes

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes none other than, Jon Huber of Crowned Heads to sit down for our #246thTake! This long-awaited conversation promises to be an exciting, insightful, and educational experience. The Co-Founder of one of the industry's top boutique power brands has come a long way since the days of managing Shipping for one of this industry's most storied brands. During this week's conversation, we talk A-Z and digest the years and impact Huber's talent has lasted and done. It's going to be a "can't miss", so don't. Enjoy!

For this occasion, Jon and I are raising awareness on behalf of Tim Ozgener for Turkish Philanthropy Funds.

Please consider donating here: 

https://donate.tpfund.org/campaign/tpf-turkiye-earthquake/c465112

United Cigars Presidential Trivia Segment Resource: https://thevault.musicarts.com/11-presidents-you-didnt-know-were-musical/

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of a former Texas Road Warrior and Current National Sales Director of Micallef Cigars - Mr. Andy Yaffee! We've had Andy on the show before, but this is his first solo appearance. That means we go back and explore his history a bit as well as explore all things Micallef. From Open Houses to a return to the PCA, we see what's going on with this bonafide Texas cigar company! Enjoy!

For this occasion, Andy has selected an amazing cause of:

Please consider donating HERE.

Micallef returned to PCA 2022: https://cigar-coop.com/2022/07/pca-2022-report-micallef-cigars.html

Micallef retires Grande Bold Lines: https://cigar-coop.com/2022/11/cigar-news-micallef-cigars-to-retire-grand-bold-portfolio.html

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of Howard Gumbs Jr. of Howard G Cigars to sit down for our #244thTake! When we first sat down with Howard we explored how the entrepreneur found cigars. What we found was it was: The People. Howard has brought a lot of people to cigars and his brand and partnerships with Leon Searcy and Ike Taylor have expanded their portfolio. We catch up this Sunday. Enjoy!

The Orange County Police Athletic League: https://ocsopal.com/

PCA 2022: https://cigar-coop.com/2022/08/pca-2022-report-howard-g-cigars.html

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes is pleased to welcome a first-time guest and first-time former NFL player to the show for our #243rdTake. Ken Hamlin has ARRIVED and we will make him feel welcome. We talk journey, from first smoke to La Aurora to another cigar coming to market - Ken has a every busy life. We step into it and enjoy!

Ken and I would like to spotlight the Greater Hounston area chapter of the Jack & Jill Foundation, learn more here:

Jack & Jill Foundation - Missouri City/Sugar Land Chapter

PCA 2022 Interview with Ken Hamlin: https://cigar-coop.com/2022/07/pca-2022-report-the-arrival-by-ken-hamlin.html

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of the Coalition. That’s right, Cigar Coop, The Smoking Syndicate and #ELOsoFumar band together tonight for #Take242. Even though the name of The Smoking Syndicate Show implies different, we don’t always meet at the Roundtable. Tonight, we meet at an irregular quadrilateral table. I thought about square, but there’s going to be some very different view points brought tonight. Some feelings may get hurt, and they most certainly will be mine. Luckily, William Cooper, Ben Lee, and Erron Nielsen Always are there to pick up the pieces. Enjoy!

Donate to Sepsis Alliance

DONATE HERE TO SHAVE BRADLEY RUBIN'S STACHE!

Coop's Meal:

https://bensdeli.net/locations/boca-raton-florida-kosher-deli-restaurant/

This week, #ELOsoFUmarTakes is pleased to welcome back Abe Dababneh of Smoke Inn to sit down for our #241stTake. We're one month away from the 2023 Edition of The Great Smoke and as always ABe and his team have promised an event to remember. We talk with Abe about this year's event - especially this year's theme of Mardi Gras - and all that he has in store. Plus the trip of a lifetime! Enjoy!

https://www.thegreatsmoke.com/

http://www.smokeinn.com/

United Cigar Presidential Trivia:

https://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-lincoln-assassination

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes is pleased to present the return of one of our industry's fun personalities. When Laurel Tilley told me that she would be leaving her role as Ambassador for Macanudo, there was nothing fun about it. I soon learned that she was not leaving the industry - what a relief! Tilley has made her stamp on the industry and intends to take her experience and expertise over to familiar territory. AJ Fernandez Cigar Company now has one of the best Brand Developers in the biz. We talk about her plans, smoke some cigars, and, of course, drink some tea! Enjoy!!

Laurel and I would like to raise awareness for The Ocean Cleanup

Please consider donating here: https://theoceancleanup.com/donate/

This week, we welcome back Scott Pearce of the Premium Cigar Association back for our #239thTake! Over six months have passed since the last PCA trade show and less than six months to the next one. We look back on the impact of 2022 and what 2023 and beyond will bring our industry’s organization. Enjoy!

Please consider donating: https://premiumcigars.org/

Promotion of Ryan Parada: https://cigar-coop.com/2022/11/cigar-news-pca-promotes-ryan-parada-to-senior-manager-of-government-affairs-and-international-policy.html

PCA hires Lisa Sigler (Published by halfwheel): https://halfwheel.com/lisa-sigler-joins-pca-as-director-of-membership-development-industry-relations/418207/

Results of PCA survey: https://cigar-coop.com/2022/10/cigar-news-pca-attendee-survey-shows-strong-support-for-july-trade-show.html

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes two very special guests for our #138thTake. Cynn and Joshua Coburn came to the cigar industry in a very untraditional way. But, then again, sometimes great tradition is born from untraditional ways. The Coburns' story is one worth telling, and it's one worth listening. Enjoy!

The Coburns and I would like to raise awareness for SOS Animales Nicaragua! Please consider donating here: https://www.sos-animales-nica.org/donate

The Coburns take over Dissident: https://cigar-coop.com/2021/12/cigar-news-new-ownership-for-dissident-cigars.html

Molotov: https://cigar-coop.com/2022/06/cigar-news-dissident-molotov-to-debut-at-pca-2022.html

PCA 2022 Report: https://cigar-coop.com/2022/07/pca-2022-report-dissident-cigars.html

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes officially kicks off 2023 with the return of the distinguished, herald, and freshly inducted Hall of Famer Alan Rubin - Founder of Alec Bradley Cigars. From the latest projects to life lessons, we get the best from Alan on our #237thTake!

The Rubin Family, Abe Dababneh, and I are inviting for you to support the Boys & Girls Club of Broward County and have a little fun along the way.  https://gofund.me/5f022fe6

You read that right Bradley Rubin will shave hs mustache if we hit goal! https://gofund.me/5f022fe6

The original conversation: https://youtu.be/HWsT0SS4eEg

Number 1 Cigar of 2022 for Cigar Coop: https://cigar-coop.com/2023/01/2022-cigar-of-the-year-countdown-coops-list-1-alec-bradley-fine-rare-bc-134ev.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/08/pca-2022-report-alec-bradley-cigar-co.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/07/cigar-news-alec-bradley-new-mix-classics-sampler-revealed-as-mystery-pca-exclusive-item.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/06/cigar-news-alec-bradley-double-broadleaf-experimental-series-to-launch-at-the-2022-pca-trade-show.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/06/cigar-news-alec-bradley-project-40-and-project-40-maduro-07-70-line-extensions-to-launch-at-pca-2020.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/09/the-smoking-syndicate-roundtable-8-alec-bradley-fine-rare-bc-134ev-youtube-edit.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/10/cigar-alec-bradley-reclaimed-sampler-announced.html

Cigar Aficionado Hall off Fame: https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/cigar-aficionado-hall-of-fame-class-of-2022