The Stogie Geeks Cigar Podcast

Gabriel Alvarez, Director of Sales for Maya Selva Cigars joins us. We all smoke the Flor de Selva Maduro and Gabriel catches us up on all things going on Maya Selva Cigars.

On December 12, 2015, Frank Sinatra would have been 100 years old. Tonight we reflect on the life and times of the ultimate debonaire man - the Chairman of the Board, Frank Sinatra.

Will and Paul go through their Stogies of the Week - including three unbanded cigars.

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This week Mel Shah joins the Stogie Geeks to talk about his brand MBombay. Paul, Will and Stogie Santa ask Mel about his latest cigar offering MBombay KeSara Vintage Reserve Nikka (http://cigar-coop.com/2015/12/cigar-r...). Oh, and we all smoke that cigar as well and Stogie Santa gives it his seal of approval!

We interview Clint Aaron the president of 262 Cigars. To commemorate the 5-year anniversary of the company, Clint is releasing a special project called "Suit & Tie" and talks about his favorite cigar sizes and new releases! Featuring Paul Asadoorian, Stogie Santa and William Cooper.

We do a Debonaire Ideal and talk about the stogies for this week!

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Interview with Fred Rewey

This weeks interview with Fred Rewey from Nomad Cigars marks a special day. Fred was the first interview conducted by the Stogie Geeks. This time around we run him through our five questions.

Debonaire Ideal: Cigars and Weddings

On this week's Debonaire Ideal, we talk cigars and weddings. Will discusses proper cigar smoking etiquette in a new place with new people. For a list of cigar retailers that carry Debonaire Cigars, visit stogiegeeks.com/debonaire.

Stogies of the Week

This week we are joined by special guest's Stogie Santa and Jeff Mann both join us in studio to review some cigars. Will gives his opinion on the Indian Motorcycle Maduro Toro and Stogie Santa digs deep talking about the Nica Rustica. For a full list of cigars reviewed this week including pictures and ratings, visit http://stogiegeeks.com/category/ep165.

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In this interview recorded at The Cigar Box in Columbia South Carolina, we talk to Nate McIntyre, the Eastern Sales Manager for Cubanacan Cigars who now has a brand of his own - Percy Ray Cigars.

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Interview with Jorge Armenteros

Prepare to brush up on your cigar knowledge. We interview Jorge Armenteros of Tobacconist University. He talks about everything from becoming a true Tobacconist to the top selling cigars in his retail store. Visit them online at http://www.tobacconistuniversity.org/

Our guest co-host this week is Dave Burck from Cigar Jukebox. You can check out his podcast at http://cigarjukebox.com/.

Debonaire Ideal: New Cigar Smokers

Cigar smoking is a community aspect. In this Debonaire Ideal segment, Paul and Dave discuss what to do to welcome the new cigar smoker into your shop. For a list of cigar retailers that carry Debonaire Cigars, visit stogiegeeks.com/debonaire.

Stogies of the Week

Our co-host for Stogies of the Week is Dave Burck. This week Dave smokes a Jericho Hill shot, which is a limited 1000 box cigar. Pauls Oasis rated cigar for the week is the Arturo Fuente Don Arturo Aniversario Destino al Siglo de Amor, which also has the added bonus of the longest cigar name.

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A final segment to our 4 year anniversary show, we interview Rafael Nodal of Boutique Blends Cigars. Aging Room Quattro F55 Concerto cigar was named the No. 2 cigar of the year by the Cigar Aficionado magazine.

Interview with Eric Guttormson of Cigar Dojo

This week, we interview Eric Guttormson of Cigar Dojo. We discuss a new feature to be added to the Cigar Dojo app and Eric tries his hand at our 20 cigar trivia questions.

Debonaire Ideal: Corojo Trivia

Paul and Will go over 10 questions all about Corojo, from history, uses by different manufacturers, hybrids and more!

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Stogies of the Week

This week, Paul and Will smoke top-quality sticks including the sought after Indian Motorcycle and the Avo Classic Covers 2015.

For a full list of cigars smoked, visit the blog at http://stogiegeeks.com/category/ep163 for pictures and ratings.

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This week on Stogie Geeks News, Paul and Will preview their costumes for the 4 year anniversary show. In the world of cigars, Will brings us up to speed on The Davidoff Zodiac series. Will also teases latest cigar in The Griffins series, which is only available in Europe.

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Interview with Hector Alfonso, Espinosa Cigars

Hector Alfonso, Factory Manager for Erik Espinosa's La Zona factory makes his Stogie Geeks debut. We learn Hector's role at La Zona and discuss some of the offerings that have come out of that factory during the past year.

Interview with Dave Garofalo, The Cigar Authority / Two Guys Smoke Shop / United Cigars

Our friend David Garofalo makes his Stogie Geeks debut. Dave wears many hats - running the Two Guys Smoke Shop stores in Rhode Island, distributing products with United Cigars, and as co-host of The Cigar Authority radio program. We also have Dave take a stab at the Stogie Geeks 20 questions.

Interview with Paul Joyal, Mr J's Havana Shop

Our surprise guest, Paul Joyal from Mr. J's Havana Smoke shop drops by. Paul Joyal was one of the Stogie Geeks first interviewees and has been a long time supporter of the Stogie Geeks show. We talk about bonding over cigars, sports, and free wifi.

Cigar Trivia

You have waited patiently for this, we test the knowledge of Stogie Santa with our cigar trivia questions and also reveal the answers. Watch to see if Stogie Santa scores higher than Will.

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Interview with Jonathan Carney of La Flor Dominicana Cigars

Jonathan joins us live from a parking lot to talk out the landmark 20th anniversary line that comes in a 'beerstien.' Jonathan also takes a stab at our 20 cigar trivia questions.

Interview with Victor Vitale, Legacy Brands

With nearly twenty years of experience, Cigar Maker Victor Vitale has gained an expert’s knowledge of the cigar industry. Victor joins us today to talk about some of his recent line extensions. Paul can't resist a plug to the Patriots either.

Interview with Phil Zanghi, Debonaire Cigars and Jean-Michel Louis, Saga Cigars

We bring Phil Zanghi back and receive a virtual tour of the factory. Phil gives us some insight on a tour he took in Califorina, selling cigars. Phil is also joined by Jean-Michel Louis of Saga Cigars. Stogie Santa joins Paul and Will in the studio as a part of this segment.

Update from Todd LaSocla, Havana Cigar Club

We catch up with the Havana Cigar Club's Todd LaScola. Todd gives us an update on happenings at the HCC - including plans for a new location in Cumberland, Rhode Island. Todd also participates in our 20 Question Cigar Trivia.

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