#ELOsoFumarTakes

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of Michael Herklots for #Take176. With a wrapped PCA tradeshow just behind us and the future of Ferio Tego in front of us. We've got some insights to learn and moments to share. Enjoy!

 

 

For this occasion, Michael and I are spotlighting The Emeril Lagasse Foundation 

 

Please consider donating, HERE.

 

Herklots named 2020 Prime Time's Person of the Year: https://cigar-coop.com/2021/01/prime-time-awards-2020-person-of-the-year-michael-herklots.html

 

https://www.delmonicos.com/

https://peterluger.com/butcher-shop/

https://www.keens.com/

 

https://www.feriotego.com/

Follow Michael: https://www.instagram.com/michaelherklots/

 

 

 

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVzGpes143J2yslmEQd4pEw/

Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/.../elosofumar.../id1448716988...

 

To the #ELOsoFumarTakes community, I have decided to take part in a survey that is aimed at capturing the influence of our podcast, in addition to other Cigar Industry media. I ask you, humbly, to take a few minutes and take part in this survey. Two major points:

1) No personal info will be asked for or given by you2) THE GOAL: to see what, if any, influence and impact Cigar Media has on the way you, the consumer, views and takes part in this industry we love.

It would honor me to hear and see your thoughts. Thank you in advance.

Click here: https://tcu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1X1Pg1Jgp813LRr 

This is going to be one awesome #Take! Enjoy!

 

Check us out! And Be sure to subscribe, download & review.

 

Be sure to subscribe, download & review.

 

#premiumcigarsaredifferent

This week #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back Garret Robinson & Ben Lee of How Bout That Cigar & Cigar Coop to preview the 2021 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show. It's the salty, sage veteran of trade shows vs the FNG, the trade show virgin. And then me, somewhere in the middle. It's going to be fun as we talk about expectations, predictions, and more. Enjoy!

 

For this occasion, Ben has chosen to spotlight the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society.

https://www.nmcrs.org/

Please consider donating HERE.

 

Also, garret has chosen to spotlight Create Minneapolis.

https://creatempls.org/

Please consider donating HERE.

 

https://cigar-coop.com/

 

Ben Lee and Erron Nielsen join the Cigar Coop Team:

https://cigar-coop.com/2021/06/announcement-ben-lee-and-erron-nielsen-join-cigar-coop-team.html

 

How Bout That Cigar: https://howboutthatcigar.com/

TPE Wrap Up:

https://howboutthatcigar.com/2021/05/18/tpe-21-feature-wrap-up-video/

 

https://premiumcigars.org/pca-2021/

 

 

To the #ELOsoFumarTakes community, I have decided to take part in a survey that is aimed at capturing the influence of our podcast, in addition to other Cigar Industry media. I ask you, humbly, to take a few minutes and take part in this survey. Two major points:

1) No personal info will be asked for or given by you2) THE GOAL: to see what, if any, influence and impact Cigar Media has on the way you, the consumer, views and takes part in this industry we love.

It would honor me to hear and see your thoughts. Thank you in advance.

Click here: https://tcu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1X1Pg1Jgp813LRr 

This is going to be one awesome #Take! Enjoy!

 

Check us out! And Be sure to subscribe, download & review.

 

Be sure to subscribe, download & review.

This week, "We have a cave troll!" #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of movie night with two of the cigar industry's finest resident nerds. Sam Spencer of Micallef Cigars and Tripp Waldrop of Cigar Federation sit down for #Take174. Can you believe it's been 20 YEARS since Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring made its debut? Me either. We sit, we smoke, celebrate and break down of the best cinematic triumphs in the last quarter century of film.

 

This show is dedicated in honor of my sister, Reagan, who opened up my world to books, art, and today's featured film.  She has dedicated her life to educating those about art.  So, it's our honor to spotlight the museum she works for the The Whitney Mueum of Moden Art in NY.  Please consider donating here:

https://visit.whitney.org/Membership/ItemShow.aspx?Dep=5XvJoMxUVfod0IY/bnh2PA==&Cat=jic1DFewCVp3drVbVvgFYw==&It=m4FWwGhLC5tR2ypiP2GxBA==

 

Lord of the Rings: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120737/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_cl_sm

 

To the #ELOsoFumarTakes community, I have decided to take part in a survey that is aimed at capturing the influence of our podcast, in addition to other Cigar Industry media. I ask you, humbly, to take a few minutes and take part in this survey. Two major points:

1) No personal info will be asked for or given by you2) THE GOAL: to see what, if any, influence and impact Cigar Media has on the way you, the consumer, views and takes part in this industry we love.

It would honor me to hear and see your thoughts. Thank you in advance.

Click here: https://tcu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1X1Pg1Jgp813LRr 

This is going to be one awesome #Take! Enjoy!

 

Check us out! And Be sure to subscribe, download & review.

 

Be sure to subscribe, download & review.

This week #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back Tom Lazuka of Asylum Cigars and for his first #Take, Tracy Spence of Michael's Tobacco of Euless. We had a great Father's Day on #Take125 with Tom last year and so we decided to bring him back along with another favorite father of mine. It's going to be fun, it's going to be personal, and we celebrate the Fathers, come smoke a cigar with us! #ItsFathersDay and we got the dads! Enjoy!

 

For this occasion Tom, Tracy and I are raising money and spotlighting for:

CLE Foundation- interested in donations, please contact

Check out more info here: https://www.facebook.com/CLE-Foundation-Inc-545586085772879/about/?ref=page_internal

 

GRACE- interested in donating: https://grace.ejoinme.org/MyPages/GRACEDonationPage/tabid/41494/Default.aspx

More info here: https://www.gracegrapevine.org/

 

https://www.clecigars.com/

https://www.clecigars.com/asylum/

https://www.michaelstobacco.com/

 

#Take of the #Take: "There are no failed lessons, there are only lessons."- Tracy Spence

 

To the #ELOsoFumarTakes community, I have decided to take part in a survey that is aimed at capturing the influence of our podcast, in addition to other Cigar Industry media. I ask you, humbly, to take a few minutes and take part in this survey. Two major points:

1) No personal info will be asked for or given by you2) THE GOAL: to see what, if any, influence and impact Cigar Media has on the way you, the consumer, views and takes part in this industry we love.

It would honor me to hear and see your thoughts. Thank you in advance.

Click here: https://tcu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1X1Pg1Jgp813LRr 

This is going to be one awesome #Take! Enjoy!

 

Check us out! And Be sure to subscribe, download & review.

 

Be sure to subscribe, download & review.

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes some of the best pinch hitters in the game for #Take172. Ace Prime's Luciano Meirelles, La Flor Dominicana's Jon Carney, Espinosa Cigars' Hector Alfonso, Cigar Federation's Tripp Waldrop, and The New Cigar Coop Team led by William Cooper, alongside Erron Nielsen and Ben Lee (formerly of Stogie Review). We've got everything from a Phillies and Mets fan to someone in El Salvador. This #Take was an entire fluke! Our slated guest was unable to make the show literally last minute.  I threw out a 9-1-1, and in true friendship fashion that the cigar industry holds dear - some of the best of the best responded.  Some of their responses to my call for help are below. Enjoy!

 

Luciano: "I just landed in El Salvador, I'll be on in 20 minutes."

Jon: no response, just showed up!

Coop: "I got my studio up in record time!"

Tripp: "I'm in, do you still need me on?"

Erron: Jumped on after a quick text from Coop

Ben: "I'll be there"

and the first to respond, Hector: "Give me 10."

 

I am still in awe.

 

For this occasion, our panel and I are pleased to spotlight the ACE Prime Foundation.

 

Please consider donating here: https://donate.onecause.com/relief

See the story on Cigar-Coop: https://cigar-coop.com/2021/02/cigar-news-ace-prime-creates-foundation-to-support-nicaraguan-families.html

 

Cigar-Coop: https://cigar-coop.com/

Espinosa Cigars: https://www.espinosacigars.com/

La Flor Dominicana: http://laflordominicana.com/

Ace Prime: https://aceprime.com/

 

Cigar Federation: https://www.facebook.com/cigarfederation

 

Check us out! And Be sure to subscribe, download & review.

 

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVzGpes143J2yslmEQd4pEw/

 

Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elosofumartakes/id1448716988?fbclid=IwAR1r-iP8VQMujDERQeUJ_BFuQRUjD4Ezuhi0ux0pfC5tHEdm1K_8iBCzjDw

 

To the #ELOsoFumarTakes community, I have decided to take part in a survey that is aimed at capturing the influence of our podcast, in addition to other Cigar Industry media. I ask you, humbly, to take a few minutes and take part in this survey. Two major points:

1) No personal info will be asked for or given by you2) THE GOAL: to see what, if any, influence and impact Cigar Media has on the way you, the consumer, views and takes part in this industry we love.

It would honor me to hear and see your thoughts. Thank you in advance.

Click here: https://tcu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1X1Pg1Jgp813LRr 

This is going to be one awesome #Take! Enjoy!

 

Check us out! And Be sure to subscribe, download & review.

 

Be sure to subscribe, download & review.

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back Matt Booth of Room 101 Brand for #Take171. #ItsBoofybaby always brings the noise, the love, the sincerity and, of course, the unexpected! In a first for this show, we start the show with an Hot Mic!  Some may be unconcentional, but I don't want you to miss any of Booth's magic.  For instance, you'll hear our plans to invade Rafael Nodal's house!  Enjoy!

 

For this occasion, Matt and I are raising awareness and funds for Keep Memory Alive!

 

Please consider doanting here: https://www.keepmemoryalive.org/about-us/our-impact

 

Room 101 Brands:

Jewlery

Gin

Cigars

 

Shadow Army

 

Leading Manufacturers levy support behind PCA: https://cigar-coop.com/2021/05/cigar-news-leading-premium-cigar-manufacturers-issue-statement-of-support-for-pca-trade-show.html

 

 

Check us out! And Be sure to subscribe, download & review.

 

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVzGpes143J2yslmEQd4pEw/

 

Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elosofumartakes/id1448716988?fbclid=IwAR1r-iP8VQMujDERQeUJ_BFuQRUjD4Ezuhi0ux0pfC5tHEdm1K_8iBCzjDw

 

To the #ELOsoFumarTakes community, I have decided to take part in a survey that is aimed at capturing the influence of our podcast, in addition to other Cigar Industry media. I ask you, humbly, to take a few minutes and take part in this survey. Two major points:

1) No personal info will be asked for or given by you2) THE GOAL: to see what, if any, influence and impact Cigar Media has on the way you, the consumer, views and takes part in this industry we love.

It would honor me to hear and see your thoughts. Thank you in advance.

Click here: https://tcu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1X1Pg1Jgp813LRr 

This is going to be one awesome #Take! Enjoy!

 

Check us out! And Be sure to subscribe, download & review.

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back Kristoff Jarrid Trudeau of Kristoff Cigars for #Take170. The dapper New England transplant posted an infamous saying a little over a year ago. "I'd rather be learning about history than experiencing it." Enter the COVID-era. Kristoff Cigars under Glen Case & Trudeau's leadership stood firm, kept their team whole, and trudged on. I've been looking forward to having Trudeau back. Enjoy!

 

** Please pardon the echo in the first quarter of the show, we worked out some kinks and were able to recover. 

For this occasion, Jarrid and I are spotlighting Khalsa Aid International, specifically for the Indian Farmers Protests.  Learn more HERE.

 

Please consider donating here: https://www.khalsaaid.org/donate

 

Recent news of Protests: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/5/27/black-day-indian-farmers-mark-six-months-of-farm-law-protests

 

Kristoff IPCPR 2019 spotlight, highlighting Kristoff JT Signature: https://cigar-coop.com/2019/07/ipcpr-2019-spotlight-kristoff-cigars.html

 

HBTC #64 with Jarrid as guest, sous vide and arguing with people soap box: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-ytq63-e1cc8a

 

Kristoff Vengeance Perfecto 2019 #ELOsoFumarTakes #1 Cigar of the Year: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-97jnp-ce4e91

 

 

 

 

Check us out! And Be sure to subscribe, download & review.

 

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVzGpes143J2yslmEQd4pEw/

 

Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elosofumartakes/id1448716988?fbclid=IwAR1r-iP8VQMujDERQeUJ_BFuQRUjD4Ezuhi0ux0pfC5tHEdm1K_8iBCzjDw

 

To the #ELOsoFumarTakes community, I have decided to take part in a survey that is aimed at capturing the influence of our podcast, in addition to other Cigar Industry media. I ask you, humbly, to take a few minutes and take part in this survey. Two major points:

1) No personal info will be asked for or given by you2) THE GOAL: to see what, if any, influence and impact Cigar Media has on the way you, the consumer, views and takes part in this industry we love.

It would honor me to hear and see your thoughts. Thank you in advance.

Click here: https://tcu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1X1Pg1Jgp813LRr 

This is going to be one awesome #Take! Enjoy!

 

Check us out! And Be sure to subscribe, download & review.

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of Mike Szczepankiewicz for #Take169. "Cigar Hustler" continues to wreck the mic on the Cigar Hustler Podcast refusing to bow to any convention except to bring on the people he likes, provided they're in studio. And while he seems annoyed by his partner (Mike), the truth is they do make a stellar team. We just won't tell Mike. It's been a while since we've had Mike on, but we'll catch up on all things Hustler, Cigar Hustler that is.  For this #Take, we talk Carol Baskins (cigar), cereal, operating several business fronts during COVID, family, fear and even play a little word game. Enjoy!

 

For this occasion, Mike and I raising awareness and funds for St. Jude' Children's Hospital.

 

Please consider donating here: https://www.stjude.org/donate/1t.html?adobe_mc_sdid=SDID%3D0BC1EFB4B883397F-3DE180E6227350EE%7CMCORGID%3D091B467352782E0D0A490D45%40AdobeOrg%7CTS%3D1621828976&adobe_mc_ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F

 

https://www.cigarhustler.com/

 

Post Workout Cereal: https://xtremyblog.com/bodybuilding-instruct-explains-why-he-eats-breakfast-cereal-after-a-workout/

 

Carole Bashkins Cigar from Cordoba & Morales: https://halfwheel.com/cordoba-morales-karole-bashkins/391955/

 

https://weaselfest.rsvpify.com/

 

Cigar Hustlers Podcast:  https://acigarhustlerspodcast.podbean.com/ 

 

To the #ELOsoFumarTakes community, I have decided to take part in a survey that is aimed at capturing the influence of our podcast, in addition to other Cigar Industry media. I ask you, humbly, to take a few minutes and take part in this survey. Two major points:

1) No personal info will be asked for or given by you2) THE GOAL: to see what, if any, influence and impact Cigar Media has on the way you, the consumer, views and takes part in this industry we love.

It would honor me to hear and see your thoughts. Thank you in advance.

Click here: https://tcu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1X1Pg1Jgp813LRr 

This is going to be one awesome #Take! Enjoy!

 

Check us out! And Be sure to subscribe, download & review.

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVzGpes143J2yslmEQd4pEw/

 

 

On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../elosofumar.../id1448716988...

We're also available wherever you listen to podcasts including Google

Play, IHeart Radio, Spotify, Podbean, TuneIN, Spreaker, & more.

 

 

 

Check us out! And Be sure to subscribe, download & review.

 

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVzGpes143J2yslmEQd4pEw/

 

On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elosofumartakes/id1448716988?fbclid=IwAR1coVZOFnpmcBDwAK9ZtF1wJnh9SbevD-7FvrsAMDJVgVa

 

Check us out! And Be sure to subscribe, download & review.

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVzGpes143J2yslmEQd4pEw/

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes William Cooper and Matthew Tabacco of Cigar Coop & Smokin' Tabacco to sit down for #Take168. It's a little old school vs new school, just no Battle Royale. A lot has changed since Coop started covering the industry and one of the things that does is new folks come and go. And two guys he can't seem to shake are me and Tabacco. As for Matt, why did he join the ranks? There is a lot to explore, a lot to expand and a lot to smoke. Enjoy!

 

For this occasion, Coop has asked to spotlight once again Sepsis Alliance.

 

Additionally, Tabaaco has asked to spotlight Cigar Family Charitable Foundation.

 

https://www.smokintabacco.com/smokin-tabacco-live

 

https://cigar-coop.com/

 

Smokin Tabacco raises $7000+ for charity!

https://cigar-coop.com/2021/03/announcement-smokin-tabacco-launches-fundraiser-to-support-cigar-family-charitable-foundation.html

 

 

 

To the #ELOsoFumarTakes community, I have decided to take part in a survey that is aimed at capturing the influence of our podcast, in addition to other Cigar Industry media. I ask you, humbly, to take a few minutes and take part in this survey. Two major points:

1) No personal info will be asked for or given by you2) THE GOAL: to see what, if any, influence and impact Cigar Media has on the way you, the consumer, views and takes part in this industry we love.

It would honor me to hear and see your thoughts. Thank you in advance.

Click here: https://tcu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1X1Pg1Jgp813LRr 

This is going to be one awesome #Take! Enjoy!

 

Check us out! And Be sure to subscribe, download & review.

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVzGpes143J2yslmEQd4pEw/

On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../elosofumar.../id1448716988...

We're also available wherever you listen to podcasts including Google

Play, IHeart Radio, Spotify, Podbean, TuneIN, Spreaker, & more.

 

 

 

Check us out! And Be sure to subscribe, download & review.

 

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVzGpes143J2yslmEQd4pEw/

 

On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elosofumartakes/id1448716988?fbclid=IwAR1coVZOFnpmcBDwAK9ZtF1wJnh9SbevD-7FvrsAMDJVgVa

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes Antoine Reid of Tobacco Business Magazine and Deep Cuts Live podcast to sit down for #Take167. Reid came to the cigar industry media in a very inorganic fashion and in a somewhat recent timeline. That being said, in the relatively short time he's been here, is impact has been deep, wide, and strong. His interview style is embracing and laid back and his writing is first rate. These are just some of the small reasons, I'm honored to welcome him. Enjoy!

 

For this occasion, Antoine and I are raising awareness for A Home for My Family - a foundation established by ProCigar.  

 

Please consider donating: https://procigar.org/a-home-for-my-family/

 

https://procigar.org

 

Follow Antoine on Instagram: @editor.reid

 

https://tobaccobusiness.com/

https://cigarsandleisure.com/

 

Black Owned Cigar Businesses: https://cigarsandleisure.com/five-black-owned-cigar-brands-to-watch/

 

 

 

To the #ELOsoFumarTakes community, I have decided to take part in a survey that is aimed at capturing the influence of our podcast, in addition to other Cigar Industry media. I ask you, humbly, to take a few minutes and take part in this survey. Two major points:

1) No personal info will be asked for or given by you2) THE GOAL: to see what, if any, influence and impact Cigar Media has on the way you, the consumer, views and takes part in this industry we love.

It would honor me to hear and see your thoughts. Thank you in advance.

Click here: https://tcu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1X1Pg1Jgp813LRr 

This is going to be one awesome #Take! Enjoy!

 

Check us out! And Be sure to subscribe, download & review.

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVzGpes143J2yslmEQd4pEw/

On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../elosofumar.../id1448716988...

We're also available wherever you listen to podcasts including Google

Play, IHeart Radio, Spotify, Podbean, TuneIN, Spreaker, & more.

 

 

 

Check us out! And Be sure to subscribe, download & review.

 

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVzGpes143J2yslmEQd4pEw/

 

On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elosofumartakes/id1448716988?fbclid=IwAR1coVZOFnpmcBDwAK9ZtF1wJnh9SbevD-7FvrsAMDJVgVa