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Sep 29, 2026 · 48:23
On this special, live edition of The After Show, we talk about the 2026 New England Cigar Expo. We'll share some stories and behind the scene happenings. The Cigar Authority is a…
Sep 27, 2026 · 2:11:37
This week on The Cigar Authority, it's The 2026 Expo Show After Dark! The 2026 New England Cigar Expo has just ended & the guys have a lot to say about it! What went wrong, &…
Sep 23, 2026 · 19:01
On todays After Show, we discuss Intertabac taking place in Germany, while the supply of Cuban cigars has been suddenly cut off.
Sep 19, 2026 · 2:02:34
This week on The Cigar Authority, we’re getting ready for The New England Cigar Expo 2026! The expo is just one week away & Dave breaks down what ticket holders can expect at…
Sep 16, 2026 · 31:27
On today’s After Show, Tony V joins us to talk about comedy. He’s been doing standup comedy for over 40 years, so he can help us decide whether it was better then or now. The…
Sep 12, 2026 · 2:12:52
This week on The Cigar Authority, we teach you how to do a cigar event with Michael & Kathy from Catelli Cigar Company! From cigar events big to small we cover them all & show…
Sep 9, 2026 · 35:58
This week on The Cigar Authority, we ask what's the best time to light up a cigar!? We are joined by Emilio Ferri of Arnold Andre Cigar as we try to answer this age old question…
Sep 5, 2026 · 2:02:01
This week on The Cigar Authority, we ask what's the best time to light up a cigar!? We are joined by Emilio Ferri of Arnold Andre Cigar as we try to answer this age old question…
Sep 2, 2026 · 24:03
On today’s After Show, we are talking about some of the latest cigar news. There are things going on that you might want to know about. The Cigar Authority is a member of the…
Aug 29, 2026 · 2:06:36
This week on The Cigar Authority, we welcome back Amanda Micallef of Micallef Cigars! This time to launch the latest addition to the Micallef Color Series Micallef Orange! Join…
Aug 26, 2026 · 28:16
On today’s After Show, Dave talks about the upcoming calendar for the show. What are we doing and where are we going? The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast…
Aug 22, 2026 · 2:04:09
This week on The Cigar Authority, it's The Cigar Spelling Bee! Who is the ultimate Cigar Wordsmith!? Tune in to find out! We will smoke Plasencia Reserva Original & Launch the…
Aug 19, 2026 · 29:23
On today’s After Show, we talk about what’s next for The Cigar Authority. Is it time to stop? The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live…
Aug 15, 2026 · 2:14:22
This week on The Cigar Authority, we learn about life in Havana City Cuba with Reinier Lorenzo, Owner of HVC Cigars & blender of The World's Strongest Cigar! Reinier takes us…
Aug 12, 2026 · 34:34
On today’s After Show, Dave is at it again. He is sill trying to make the case that cannabis is affecting cigar sales. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast…
Aug 8, 2026 · 2:04:36
This week on The Cigar Authority, we talk about the guys behind The Cigar Guy with Eric Newman, Owner of JC Newman Cigars! We all know some of the big names in the cigar world…
Aug 5, 2026 · 28:13
On today’s After Show, we talk about why cigar manufacturers in Nicaragua need a Plan B. Besides the tariffs, the political situation is tenuous. The Cigar Authority is a member…
Aug 1, 2026 · 2:01:33
This week on The Cigar Authority, we're going back to school for Cigar Etiquette 2.0 with Didier Benitah Owner of Didier Cigars! It's been awhile since our first cigar etiquette…
Jul 29, 2026 · 25:37
On today’s After Show, we talk about the latest developments on cigar tariffs. The landscape keeps changing, and we will keep you up to date. The Cigar Authority is a member of…
Jul 25, 2026 · 2:26:47
This week on The Cigar Authority, we figure out the Cigar Industry Food-Chain with Ernesto Perez-Carrillo III of Casa Carrillo Cigars! Which cigar brands or companies reign…
Jul 22, 2026 · 23:41
On today’s After Show, we talk about a new Texas law that restricts the use of celebrity images, cartoon characters, food etc. How will this affect companies? The Cigar Authority…
Jul 18, 2026 · 2:01:15
This week on The Cigar Authority, we give our Cigar Anti-Bucket List, with Francisco Almonte of DBL Cigars! There's plenty of cigars everyone chases but what are the cigars we…
Jul 15, 2026 · 21:57
On today’s After Show, we are discussing generational Cigar Bans. These seem to be gaining traction. How serious is this? The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast…
Jul 11, 2026 · 1:59:29
This week on The Cigar Authority, we discuss the Women of the Cigar Industry with Agnes of United Cigars & The Ash Heels Podcast! Agnes tells us about her experiences in the…
Jul 8, 2026 · 20:15
On today’s After Show, we are talking AI and cigars. More people are using AI to research cigars. What are they finding? The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast…
Jul 4, 2026 · 2:06:06
This week on The Cigar Authority, it's a special 4th of July edition of TCA from Dave's Backyard! Dave has let the guys into Garofalo Family Compound to kick back & relax this…
Jul 1, 2026 · 23:19
On today’s After Show, we talk about cigar releases that only go to Brick and Mortar stores. There are other industries where this happens. Why isn’t it more common in the cigar…
Jun 27, 2026 · 2:05:04
This week on The Cigar Authority, we're talking about cigars that sell over the sticker price with Tom Zbyrad of Zino Cigars! Believe it or not there are cigars that actually…
Jun 24, 2026 · 22:55
On today’s After Show, we cover the storied history of Firecracker Cigars. How did it get to be what it is today? The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network…
Jun 20, 2026 · 2:09:26
This week on The Cigar Authority, it's our Father's Day Show featuring Rafael & Carlos Nodal! Rafael is the Owner & Founder of Aging Room Cigars + his son Carlos has joined the…
Jun 17, 2026 · 17:46
On today’s After Show, we talk about whether people smoke different cigars in public and private? We’re going to try to figure this out. The Cigar Authority is a member of the…
Jun 13, 2026 · 2:01:40
This week on The Cigar Authority, we're talking The Most Wanted Cigars of 2026! What are the must have cigars for this year & the new cigars you gotta try while smoking &…
Jun 10, 2026 · 26:00
On today’s After Show, we talk about companies that are opening factories in the Dominican Republic. Will this trend continue? The Cigar Authority is a member of the United…
Jun 6, 2026 · 2:05:29
This week on The Cigar Authority, we celebrate Jose O. Padrón's 100th Birthday. One of premium cigars founding fathers & patriarch of Padrón Jose Orlando Padrón would have been…
Jun 3, 2026 · 25:25
On today’s After Show, we talk about Dave & Ed’s road trip to CT. Why did they go there and what did they accomplish? The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast…
May 30, 2026 · 2:03:46
This week on The Cigar Authority, we tell The NFT Cigar Story! NFT (Non-Fungible Tokens) became all the rage in pop culture & the cigar world a few years back. We'll give you the…
May 27, 2026 · 20:40
On today’s After Show, we discuss whether there are perfect beverages to drink with a cigar. How do you decide what pairs best with your cigar? The Cigar Authority is a member of…
May 23, 2026 · 2:13:16
This week on The Cigar Authority, we celebrate the worldwide launch of Perdomo Legacy Father & Son with Nick & Nicholas Perdomo! We ask the guys about the creation of this new…
May 20, 2026 · 25:57
On today’s After Show we talk to Mike Pike. He’s diving deeper into the cigar industry. He started in plumbing and HVAC and invented a new smoking room within a room concept. He…
May 16, 2026 · 2:01:40
This week on The Cigar Authority, we're talking Cigar Abbreviations & Whiskey with Joshua Hatton & Jonathan Miller of Single Cask Nation! Why are their so many abbreviations in…
May 13, 2026 · 25:38
We explore which size is the best for cigars. Are some blends better in a particular size? We explore this topic in today’s After Show. The Cigar Authority is a member of the…
May 9, 2026 · 2:03:10
This week on The Cigar Authority, it’s the 2026 Cigar Draft! 47 cigars are on the board and we have to pick the best pack with a salary cap of $120.00. Dan Davison of The Ash…
May 6, 2026 · 24:11
Who created the first definition? Are there other definitions? We discuss this and hopefully come up with the definitive answer. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United…
May 2, 2026 · 2:09:24
This week on The Cigar Authority we ask, What are Boutique Cigars?- The Final Answer with Jim Ferreira, owner of 3Leaf Cigars! A lot has changed in the cigar world & that…
Apr 29, 2026 · 43:51
Tommy Clyne joins us on the after show. We talk to him about what it’s like to be a cigar broker. He represents United Cigars and Toscano. We talk about what it’s like working…
Apr 25, 2026 · 2:07:50
This week on The Cigar Authority, it's the 2026 PCA Trade Show Recap! Dave is back from New Orleans where the PCA took place & is ready to break down the good, the bad, & the…
Apr 22, 2026 · 27:09
Mr. Jonathan used the AI to do some analysis of cigar tobacco flavors. It crunched the data from many sites and reviewers to see if there was any consensus. The Cigar Authority…
Apr 18, 2026 · 2:03:12
This week on The Cigar Authority, we're talking All Cigar Things with Comedian Tony V! Dave is away at PCA & the boys will play! We're talking all things cigar items +…
Apr 15, 2026 · 34:20
This week on The Cigar Authority, we're getting ready for a Cigar Trade Show with Jarrid Trudeau Executive Vice President of Kristoff Cigars! We talk with Jarrid about what goes…
Apr 11, 2026 · 2:03:19
This week on The Cigar Authority, we're getting ready for a Cigar Trade Show with Jarrid Trudeau Executive Vice President of Kristoff Cigars! We talk with Jarrid about what goes…
Apr 8, 2026 · 18:17
Dave has some additional questions that didn’t get used for The Vault Contest. There is no way he will waste content, so here we go. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United…
Apr 4, 2026 · 1:59:42
This week on The Cigar Authority, we talk Cigar Core Values! Dave answers what matters most to a cigar company by breaking down the Core Values of Two Guys! We will smoke Abuelo…
Apr 1, 2026 · 27:08
This episode was recorded live at the Cigar Authority's 16th Anniversary event. We recorded the show in The American Room at the J.C. Newman factory in Tampa. Three of the event…
Mar 28, 2026 · 2:06:31
It's The Cigar Authority's 16th Anniversary Show Live From Tampa, Florida at the JC Newman Cigar Factory! We are celebrating our sweet sixteen with TCA fans who've flown in from…
Mar 25, 2026 · 24:27
Some people collect cigars and many don't. What are some of the reasons people become collectors? The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded…
Mar 21, 2026 · 2:13:30
This week on The Cigar Authority, we celebrate Avo Uvezian's 100th birthday & discuss Cuba's future with Colin Ganley of Experience Cuban Culture! Avo was many things including a…
Mar 18, 2026 · 27:42
This week on The Cigar Authority, we’re discussing whether you should tell your retailer about cigars you want them to carry? Does it make a difference? The Cigar Authority is a…
Mar 14, 2026 · 2:04:00
This week on The Cigar Authority, the results are in! It's the 2026 Cigar TCA Survey Results! We have all your answers, lets break it down while we smoke Charter Oak. Join Mr.…
Mar 11, 2026 · 24:26
We gave you all the predictions on the main show. For the After Show, we’ll continue with the predictions, but they’ll be focused on The Cigar Authority itself. The Cigar…
Mar 7, 2026 · 2:01:21
This week on The Cigar Authority, it's the Annual Cigar Predictions Show 2026! One of our most exciting shows of the year is back & Dave's got his picks! Will he be right or…
Mar 4, 2026 · 25:47
On today’s After Show, we give you 18 reasons not to listen to The Cigar Authority. You can probably come up with some of your own. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United…
Feb 28, 2026 · 2:06:17
This week on The Cigar Authority, Amanda Micallef is here to let us know everything is not black & white when it comes to Micallef Cigars! We're smoking & celebrating the launch…
Feb 25, 2026 · 27:19
This week on The Cigar Authority, we’re looking at the latest Supreme Court decision on tariffs. What does it mean? The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network…
Feb 21, 2026 · 2:02:48
This week on The Cigar Authority, we tell the Story of Culebra Cigars! Culebras are possibly the most interesting cigar shape in the world, not only is it cigars with a twist but…
Feb 18, 2026 · 24:06
This week on The Cigar Authority, we’re talking about some of the biggest news stories from last week. We’ll discuss the stories and what they really mean. The Cigar Authority is…
Feb 14, 2026 · 2:06:59
This week on The Cigar Authority we ask, what's next for The Cigar Hall of Fame!? Introduced in 2023, The Cigar Hall of Fame recognizes legendary cigar brands & is the only hall…
Feb 11, 2026 · 22:24
On today’s After Show, we’re exploring whether empty nesters will account for the next boom in the cigar industry. We explore this intriguing topic. The Cigar Authority is a…
Feb 7, 2026 · 2:13:31
This week on The Cigar Authority, it's the Event Announcement with Dan Davison of The Ash Holes! Mark your Calendars for September 25 & 26 to come to NH – but for what? After…
Feb 4, 2026 · 23:35
On a previous After Show, Dave, Jonathan and Ed guess what would be Cigar Journal’s New Cigar of the year. Did anyone get it right? The Cigar Authority is a member of the United…
Jan 31, 2026 · 2:02:58
This week on The Cigar Authority, it’s the 2026 TCA Survey! The most important data in cigars is back once again for 2026! The guys will go over the questions & discuss what they…
Jan 28, 2026 · 23:54
Every year, Halfwheel publishes the consensus list of cigars for the previous year. Some lists are excluded. We look into the reasons they do not consider some lists and whether…
Jan 24, 2026 · 2:01:05
This week on The Cigar Authority, we're talking premium cigar brands vs their friendly value knockoff cigar brand! Cigar prices keep climbing but we're here to help you find the…
Jan 21, 2026 · 30:43
Dave and Oliver are just back from Nelson Alfonso’s new facility in Madrid. They’ll share some behind the scenes information. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United…
Jan 17, 2026 · 2:12:59
This week on The Cigar Authority, it's the 2026 Firecracker Announcement with Oliver Nivaud of United Cigars! Oliver is back for his annual unveiling of the Limited Edition…
Jan 14, 2026 · 25:28
With the removal of Maduro in Venezuela, will the U.S. turn its eye toward Cuba or Nicaragua? How might that affect the cigar industry? The Cigar Authority is a member of the…
Jan 10, 2026 · 2:04:02
This week on The Cigar Authority, it's the State of The Cigar Industry Address 2026! One of our most popular & insightful annual shows has returned. Dave has compiled all his…
Jan 7, 2026 · 27:10
We’re discussing an article in PCA magazine about a lounge in Idaho. Why don’t more cigar retailers collaborate? We talk about ways retailers could collaborate. The Cigar…
Jan 3, 2026 · 2:05:03
This week on The Cigar Authority, we talk about the cigar reviews our STARS reviewers conducted this year. We also have a number of special announcements to start the new year.…
Dec 31, 2025 · 23:16
On a previous After Show, we predicated the winning cigar for Cigar Aficionado. Who, if anyone, got it right? The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is…
Dec 27, 2025 · 2:01:14
This week on The Cigar Authority, we announce the 2025 Cigar of the Year. This is the only one that matters. In the first hour, we'll be smoking the 2024 Cigar of the year - the…
Dec 24, 2025 · 24:40
On today’s After Show, Tony V joins us to talk about cigar news and whatever else may come up. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live…
Dec 20, 2025 · 2:18:08
This week on The Cigar Authority, we talk about some of the interesting cigar things that happened in 2025. In the first hour, we'll be smoking something from the Rocky Patel…
Dec 17, 2025 · 27:33
On today’s After Show, we’re starting our review of 2025. We’re going to look at what was hot and what was not in the cigar world. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United…
Dec 13, 2025 · 2:03:46
This week on The Cigar Authority, we ask who has the most friends in the cigar industry!? Friends come in all forms, some in person, some virtual, but who has the most in the…
Dec 10, 2025 · 26:11
On today’s After Show, we’re talking about a recent restructuring at a cigar company. What are the possible reasons for this? The Cigar Authority is a member of the United…
Dec 6, 2025 · 2:02:43
This week on The Cigar Authority, it's a Cigar Blending Seminar with Terence Reilly of Aganorsa Leaf! Blending cigars isn't as easy as it looks, Terence takes us thru the…
Dec 3, 2025 · 20:08
On today’s After Show, we will talk about how politics is changing the cigar industry. Honduras is holding elections. Tariffs have been levied. Now, there may be a 100% tariff on…
Nov 29, 2025 · 2:00:53
This Week on The Cigar Authority, Come On Baby...Light My Cigar!? We're talking all the different ways to light cigars! We'll talk the correct ways, & some others that probably…
Nov 26, 2025 · 28:36
On today’s After Show, we will predict what the cigar of the year winners will be in the two biggest cigar magazines. Let’s see if we can get it right. The Cigar Authority is a…
Nov 22, 2025 · 2:01:00
This week on The Cigar Authority, it's the 2025 Contenders Show! Today we will announce the 2025 Contenders for The Cigar of The Year! Lots of new cigars have come out in the…
Nov 19, 2025 · 31:32
On today’s After Show, we tackle a user question. Kevin wants to know more about what cigar reps do on a day to day basis. We provide some insight. The Cigar Authority is a…
Nov 15, 2025 · 2:04:40
This week on The Cigar Authority, we ask what's the right humidor for you!? With winter months coming fast it's the perfect time to talk humidors & keeping your cigars secure all…
Nov 12, 2025 · 20:03
The temperatures are falling. What does this mean for the humidity of cigars? We talk about what you need to be aware of. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast…
Nov 8, 2025 · 2:01:48
This week on The Cigar Authority, we're talking the US Cigar Market vs The World with Michael Cappellini of Toscano Cigars! We know what the US Cigar Market is is better than the…
Nov 5, 2025 · 27:33
On today’s After Show, we’re talking with Anthony Ambeliotis! We discuss his role at the family’s various businesses and how he got into cigars. The Cigar Authority is a member…
Nov 1, 2025 · 2:03:55
This week on The Cigar Authority, we're talking about New Cigar Shop Owners with Nick Ambeliotis! Nick is a highly successful entrepreneur that just opened his own cigar shop in…
Oct 29, 2025 · 24:52
It seems like California is going to war against nicotine. However, it seems directed only at smoking. Why would they be doing this. We have some theories. The Cigar Authority is…
Oct 25, 2025 · 2:02:32
This week on The Cigar Authority, we're talking about the Cigar Inventors & ask who created what!? Over the years there have been lots of innovations in the Cigar World but who…
Oct 22, 2025 · 25:23
On today’s After Show, we’ve got comedian Tony V. We’re talking about some hypothetical batters between the Kiss Army and the Perdomo Army, Cigar Authority vs Cigar…
Oct 18, 2025 · 2:00:49
This week on The Cigar Authority, we ask: may we recommend a cigar for you!? We smoke alot of cigars here on the show but we want to give you some recommendations on some cigars…
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