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Firecrackers, M80's and Black Bombs, Oh My! Jul 03, 2015

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With the Fourth of July falling on a Saturday this year, we are recording the show live today. On the show we will discuss the histroy of the M80, Firecracker from LFD, United Firecracker and the Black Bomb.
We will also discuss in detail the Editorial Dave shared on Monday about cigar names and share with you the best an worst Cigar Brand names EVER!
All that and the usual madness, rumors and teasing on The Cigar Authority.

Smoking KILO and Discussing Copy Cats Jun 27, 2015

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On this episode of The Cigar Authority, our own Barry Stein is interviewed as we discuss his brainchild, KILO. We will ask what a kid from Brooklyn knows about cigars and how he wound up ready to launch his cigar nationwide at IPCPR via United Cigar Group.

We also take a look at all the Copy Cats in the Cigar Industry and how one companies idea becomes everyones next biggest thing.

All that and the usual rumors, teasing and original content journalism. Often imitated, never duplicated, the one the original The Cigar Authority.

Nestor Miranda & Jason Wood Join The Cigar Authority Jun 20, 2015

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They say the hardest thing for any parent to do is to bury their child. Nestor Miranda had to do this with his son Danny Miranda who was affectionately known as Danno.
To honor his memory the company release The Danno a 7 x 56 cigar that has seen various incarnations. Today while in town at a launch event for the latest version we sit down with Nestor Miranda and talk about how the company got to where it is today.
We also sit down with his Son-In-Law Jason Wood and discuss the bright future of the company and the successful branding of the Nestor Miranda Collection.
We also have the latest issue of Cigar Journal, Old Fart Freddy, Tweets of the Weed, Bad News Barry and so much more on the madness known as The Cigar Authority.

Nick Perdomo, Pistols and Craft Beer Jun 13, 2015

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On the heels of our Perdomo, Pistols and Pizza event in Nashua, New Hampshire we welcome into the studio Nick Perdomo where we discuss all things new from Perdomo Cigars...
We will pair the new Perdomo Craft series with the appropriate beers and let you know how they change the game.
All that and the usual insanity, on The Cigar Authority.

The Cigar Authority LE Show w/ Skip Martin Jun 06, 2015

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On this episode of The Cigar Authority, we talk about and break down the massive amounts of Limited Edition smokes that are currently on the market, and are rumoured to be entering the market.
Is it hurting or helping the cigar industry.
Also on hand will be Skip Martin of Romacraft Tobac, and we get to catch up with Chief Hava himself and find out what is new an exciting in Esteli, Nicaragua.
All this and more on a Mr. Jonathan free edition of The Cigar Authority.

Jack Torano joins The Cigar Authority May 30, 2015

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Jack Torano has a long and distinguished career but it starts long before the cigar industry. You see, he use to live in Chicago where he was a jingle writer, and part of the team that created the Real Men of Genius campaign for Budweiser.
In 2011, he moved to Miami and reconnected with his roots working alongside family at Torano Cigars before they were sold to General Cigars with pretty much no knowledge to anyone outside of Charlie Torano.
Within 3 weeks he began working for one of the best kept secrets in the Cigar industry, Roberto Duran Cigars. He joins us in studio as we discuss these great cigars and what the future of this company that can be traced back to Cuba in the 1920s.
Also joining us at 1pm , will be Miguel Schoedel the Sales Director for Roberto Duran who has become famous on The Cigar Authority for the Ten Commandments of Cigar Shop shops that he penned years ago.

Media | Can Dave Return To Cuba - Colin Ganley Guest May 23, 2015

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A couple of months back David Garofalo visited Cuba and what he saw was shocking to him. So much so that he shared it in a series of articles that just didn't sit will with fans of Cuban cigars.
Now Colin has gone back with another tour to Cuba and we ask him what everyone wants to know, is David allowed back to Cuba. We also ask what is different this time around compared to last trip.
We find out the answers to those questions and reveal the nominees for the 2015 Cigar Journal awards.
Join us for all the shenanigans known as The Cigar Authority

Dave Returns From The Davidoff Advisory Board May 16, 2015

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This week we take a look inside the Davidoff Advisory Board, where our own David Garofalo was this past week in Tampa, Florida.
It's been a busy couple of weeks on the show, and this week we smoke some of the newest cigars that have recently hit the shelves.
Also back producing is Chuck Morrison.
Join us for all the madness on The Cigar Authority

Media | Philip Zanghi Talks Indian Tabac, Indian Motorcycles May 09, 2015

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Philip Zanghi might not be a household name in the Cigar Industry, but he was the man behind Indian Tabac that started in 1992. In 1995, he partnered with Rocky Patel and parted ways from the brand and the partnership in 1997.
Following the successful launch of Debonaire Cigars, Mr. Zanghi is set to release Indian Motorcycles Cigars in 2015...
How does this all tie together, tune in to The Cigar Authority, Saturday at 12 Noon to find out!
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Click the RED push to watch live in the upper right hand portion of the website. We go live at 12 Noon, Mr. Zanghi joins us at 12:30.

Winner by TKO Down The Stretch May 02, 2015

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It is arguably the greatest weekend in sports with the NHL and NBA Playoffs in full swing, the NFL Draft, The Kentucky Derby and Mayweather vs Pacquiao. We will touch base on the fight and the Derby before smoking the newest from Selected Tobaccos, the 56 ring gauged Byron.
All that and the usual shenanigans on The Cigar Authority.

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