"We don't make cigars, we make reasons to enjoy life," said Nirka Reyes, president of De Los Reyes, a cigar factory in the Dominican Republic. De Los Reyes is home to the Saga line of cigars and a portfolio of third-party brands. Nirka was also a pandemic bride who's planning a fifth anniversary reception to celebrate the big event that never was. Hear how Box Press host, Rob Gagner weasels his way on the guest list.

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00:00 Cold open

03:19 Is it true that you marry someone who's like one of your parents?

04:42 How do you get cigar ash out of your computer keyboard?

10:50 Getting politicians together over cigars

12:53 What's surprised you most about your first year of marriage?

18:03 When life throws you a curve, ask yourself "What am I learning?"

19:28 "Servant Leadership" is the only leadership book I recommend

21:02 De Los Reyes slashed cigar production from 14 million to 2 million cigars

30:59 What goes into making one good cigar

32:06 Something about Karl Malone you don't know

35:47 Dominican cigar makers' camaraderie

37:23 How did you get your job working in cigars?

42:06 We don't make cigars, we make reasons to enjoy life

45:30 Cigar meme of the day: An ordinary day can become extraordinary with the right cigar

48:01 Ideal cigar gift for a bookworm who loves cigars—Saga Short Tales