#ELOsoFumarTakes
258 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★ - 13 ratings#ELOsoFumarTakes delivers abbreviated interviews, thoughts, and insights with cigar industry personnel and fans. Host Bear Duplisea's vision is to give the audience a peak into industry culture as well as show the human side of its inner members.
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#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 293rd Take - with Jason Wood of Miami Cigar Company
June 04, 2024 23:14 - 1 hour - 119 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes is pleased to welcome for the first time Jason Wood of Miami Cigar & Company to sit down for our #293rdTake! Thiry Five Years Ago, Nestor Miranda started a brand out of the trunk of his car and today the family legacy continues with his son-in-law - Jason right by his side and in many cases - leading the charge. Miami has seen a lot of changes in 35 years and Jason has been there for the ride. We learn about his journey and a peek into what the next 35 years will ...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 292nd1st Take - with Aaron Michaelis of Flint Knoll
May 31, 2024 18:21 - 2 hours - 202 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes in Aaron Michaelis of Flint Knoll Winery to sit down for our #292ndTake. From historic Napa Valley comes a historic partnership between Flint Knoll and one of the world's most popular brand - Macanudo. With it's second reiteration already in the market, this podcaster hopes that the partnership continues. We sit down with Michaelis and talk wine, cigars and, of course, drink and smoke some as well. Enjoy! Check out Flint Knoll: https://www.flintknoll....
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 291st Take - with Les Mann of Coles of London & ST Dupont USA
May 24, 2024 16:00 - 2 hours - 198 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes Les Mann of ST Dupont Paris (U.S.) & Coles of London for our #291stTake! Les, all pun intended, is quite the 'Man about Town'! From his infectious enthusiasm to uncanny charism and knowledge of baseball... it's like we were separated at birth! Well, not exactly, but Les is the Man! Yep, I did it again. So kick back, relax and Enjoy! Cigar Coop Coalition Coverage of ST Dupont: https://cigar-coop.com/2024/05/pca-2024-s-t-dupont.html
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 290th Take - with Tim Ozgener of OZ Family Cigars
May 13, 2024 13:37 - 2 hours - 172 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes, for the first time, one of the first class innovators in the premium cigar industry - Tim Ozgener of OZ Family Cigars! The Ozgener family legacy lives on with Tim's return to the industry two years ago and we plan to explore not only the present, the future, but of course, the past. From his inspirational father to exploring his creative and philanthropic nature, it'll be a #take you don't want to miss. Enjoy!
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 289th Take - with Lee Marsh of Stolen Throne Cigars
May 03, 2024 14:57 - 2 hours - 170 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back Baltimore's own son, Lee Marsh of Stolen Throne Cigars for our #289thTake! Last time we had Lee one, we explored his journey and the beginnings of Stolen Throne. This week, we continue to examine Lee's success and how a new brand's existence is finding success in today's market. As we all know, there are hundreds of brands out there, but Lee continues to set himself apart among his fans and colleagues. Looking forward to this one! Enjoy!
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 288th Take - with Paul Costo & Tracy Spence of Oliva Cigar Company & Nice Guys Cigar Brokerage
April 25, 2024 14:08 - 2 hours - 244 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back two blasts from my past and the show as well. It's my privilege to welcome back Paul Costo & Tracy Spence of Oliva Cigar Co. & Nice Guys Cigar Agency. Paul and Tracy have been around the block a time or two when it comes to the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show and they've seen a lot come and go. These two gentlemen were also pivotal in my personal journey as well. We dive into the past and celebrate the present. Enjoy!
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 287th Take - with The Cigar Coop Coalition and John McTavish
April 18, 2024 19:14 - 3 hours - 285 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes brings the #CigarCoopCoalition Court to you. The Premium Cigar Association 2024 Trade Show is now complete. For the best Post-PCA wrap up show, check out Developing Palates Wrap Up show here: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-fkq4s-15cc8fa But, as usual, I have a different #Take, for our #287thTake. William Cooper, Ben Lee, Tripp Waldrop, Denis Tsvang, and John McTavish all come together for the fanatical fun! We will deliberate and discuss some of our favorite momen...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 286th Take - with Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego
April 08, 2024 22:24 - 2 hours - 202 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of Michael Herklots for #Take286! In what has become a post Trade SHow tradition, Michael has agreed to grace not only PCA, but us with a swift turnaround and return. We reflect on the the trade show together and, of course, enjoy some terrific Ferio Tego cigars together! Enjoy! https://www.feriotego.com/
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 285th Take - with The Cigar Coop Coalition
March 18, 2024 18:10 - 2 hours - 209 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the Coalition. That's right, the Cigar Coop Coalition in its entirety will rock the airwaves and live streams one last time before the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show 2024 kicksoff later this week. The esteemed group of gentlemen of William Cooper, Ben Lee, Erron Nielsen, Tripp Waldrop, and Denis Tsvang will unite together to answer some of the serious, most pointed, but also the most laughable questions about this year's "Super Bowl" of cigars. Buck...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 284th Take - with Glen Case of Kristoff Cigars
March 12, 2024 20:05 - 2 hours - 169 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of Kristoff Cigars' Glen Case back for our #284thTake. Kristoff is celebrating an impressive milestone in 2024 and to kickoff this year's Premium Cigar Association Trade Show season they announced a 20th Anniversary cigar will soon be available. Kristoff continues his steadfast and firm success over the past two decades with an amazing past 5 years. We catch up with Glen and all things Kristoff. Enjoy! Kristoff celebrates 20 years: https://...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 283rd Take - with Tripp Waldrop and Denis Tsvang of Let's Get Pairing
March 04, 2024 16:43 - 2 hours - 213 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of Denis Tsvang & Tripp Waldrop of Let’s Get Pairing! We’ve had some epic shows over the years! Let’s have another one! Bring your favorite pairing and join us!! Enjoy! https://www.letsgetpairing.com/
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 282nd Take - with Nicolas Jimenez of Pan Con Podcast, Dade Magazine and El Vecino Cigar Lounge
March 01, 2024 02:53 - 2 hours - 196 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of one of our favorite, and OG #Takes! Welcome Back Nicolás Antonio Jiménez of Pan Con Podcast, Dade Magazine and El Vecino Cigar Lounge for or #282ndTake! It's been a while since Nick has been on the pod and a lot of water has gone over the dam and under the bridge for the former Cigar Snob Senior Editor. What's Nick up to these days and how's life as it pulls him in 1000 different directions? The answer: cigars. Cigars are the answer to every...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 281st Take - with Aric Bey of Black Star Line CIgars
February 22, 2024 04:04 - 1 hour - 153 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes is proud to welcome for the first time, the dapper and distinguished mind behind Black Star Line Cigars! Aric Bey sits down for our #281stTake and we sample some of his wares. This former firefighter brings a lot to the table and to the industry, but you know me, I'm all about the journey.
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 280th Take - with Mike Rosales of RoMa Craft Tobac
February 12, 2024 16:56 - 2 hours - 193 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of the 'Ro' in RoMa - Mr. Mike Rosales of RoMa Craft Tobac! Our #280thTake should be one to remember as there have been A LOT of goings on with Manbacco Folk. We dive into all things new with Mike's company, Skip's new solar panels, and of course, we peel back the layers on the new projects. Enjoy! https://romacrafttobac.com/
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 279th Take - with Terence Reilly of Aganorsa Leaf
January 29, 2024 19:26 - 2 hours - 208 MBThis Sunday, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return to the greatest day of our lives. That's right sports fans - our #279thTake will feature Terence Reilly of Aganorsa Leaf. From 100 gauge cigars to Supreme Leafs to Rare Leafs, Firecrackers and more. Terence and the Aganorsa Leaf team continue to forge forward. Fresh off time at Puro Sabor, we kick back with Terence and enjoy our first conversation in too long. Looking forward to this one, Enjoy! https://aganorsaleaf.com/ https://cigar-co...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 278th Take - with Jesse Mariut of Hand Rolled
January 23, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour - 160 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back the brilliant documentarian behind the incredible Hand Rolled project that took the cigar industry by storm a few years ago. Jesse Mariut make their return for #Take278, to talk about the next chapters in the Hand Rolled series. Their first stop is the illustrious J.C. Newman Cigar Family and their 'American Dream' story. We'll talk with Jesse and Steve and get to know more about their world and how cigars have come to be apart of their mission and w...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 277th Take - with Frank Cossio III of Foreign Affair & Luciano Cigars
January 16, 2024 17:48 - 1 hour - 160 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes Francisco Cossio III of Foreign Affair Cigars to sit down for our #277thTake. "Frankie" has had an incredible run in his young life. I'm excited to sit down with this "newcomer" to the cigar industry that is truly making waves. More importantly, we go back with Frank and learn about his journey what it took to get here and where he's taking Foreign Affair after its explosive entrance into the industry. Enjoy! Frank and I would like to spotlight Els fo...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 276th Take - 2023 Top Ten Cigars with George Brightman
January 08, 2024 16:12 - 3 hours - 316 MBWELCOME BACK! HAPPY NEW YEAR! The day is near! The time is right! It's time for the #ELOsoFumarTakes Top 10 Cigars of 2023! Once again, the legendary George Brightman joins us for the Top 10 Countdown for the ages! I've sent George my top ten cigars for him to sample and taste test blind. He gives an honest breakdown alongside my own assessments, Enjoy! Criteria: 1) It's vitola based. 2) I had to have smoked the cigar for the first time in the last year and a half.* 3) It must ...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 275st Take - Lord of the Rings: Return of the King with Sam Spencer, Matt Tye, & Tripp Waldrop
December 20, 2023 19:43 - 3 hours - 265 MBIt’s an ALL NERD ALERT! Tomorrow night, ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back Samuel Spencer, Matt Tye, and Tripp Waldrop to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Lord of the Rings: Return of the King for our #275thTake! It’ll be a barn burner and a good-fashioned nerd out. Love these guys and am looking forward to putting the crown jewel on top of this series. Enjoy! Film: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0167260/?ref_=ttfc_fc_tt Cast: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0167260/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_cl_sm A...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 274th Take - with Scott Pearce and Jay Davis of the Premium Cigar Association
December 06, 2023 21:20 - 2 hours - 240 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back two distinguished gentlemen back for our #274thTake! Scott Pearce and Jay Robert Davis of the Premium Cigar Association sit down to talk about a first in Association history. Five months ago we had a trade show and normally, we'd gearing up for the half way point to the next trade show. Now, we're about 90 days away! For the first time in its history, the annual PCA trade show will take place in March. What are the challenges? What are the successes?...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 273rd Take - with Steve Saka of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust
November 27, 2023 21:08 - 2 hours - 201 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes is please to welcome the return of fan-favorite and birthday-loving Steve Saka back for our #273rdTake! Steve is always a good time, despite what he says. His cigars finesse the palate and his axioms boggle the mind. We'll see what we can do to enjoy both all in one night. Love our #Takes with Steve! Enjoy! https://www.dunbartoncigars.com/ https://cigar-coop.com/2023/08/pca-2023-dunbarton-tobacco-trust.html - PCA coverage https://cigar-coop.com/2023/10/ciga...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 272nd Take - William Cooper of Cigar Coop
November 27, 2023 15:44 - 3 hours - 249 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back the Gordo-Loving, Kapler-Hating, Press Release-Asking, Burger Fiend himself - Mr. William Cooper for #Take272! The Cigar Coop founder and I will sit down and throw it back! We look back at all the pods over the years and reflect on some of faves, some of the best, some of the most impactful, and yes, even some we'd like to forget. Prime Time, Special Edition, Jukebox, #ELOsoFumarTakes, and Smoking Syndicate, we talk about it all. Enjoy! https://c...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 271st Take - SIXTH ANNIVERSARY with Tim Wong and Hector Alfonso, Sr. of Espinosa Cigars
November 15, 2023 03:38 - 2 hours - 184 MB#ELOsoFumarTakes IS TURNING 6!!!! Today marks the year 6 of #Takes and we're so please to welcome the return of two of our original #Takes to celebrate the occasion. As always, Tim Wong as agreed to return as he has every year to celebrate the festivities. Tim was my guest for my very first #Take and I will never forget it! #MrWarmth Héctor J. Alfonso Sr. of Espinosa Cigars returns as well. Hector has made numerous appearances including in #Take3 on our opening weekend! Six years in the maki...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 270th Take - with Matt Tye of How Bout That Cigar
November 15, 2023 02:48 - 2 hours - 195 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of one of our favorite nerds! Matt Tye of How Bout That Cigar returns as the guest for our #270thTake! It's been almost four months since the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show back in July and believe it or not, we're gearing up for the next one as the first in Spring 2024. Plus, the end of the year is coming and that means we talk about some of the best cigars we've smoked all year. But, Matt always has a hand on the pulse of the comings an...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 269th Take - with Nicholas Melillo of Foundation Cigar Company
October 30, 2023 15:35 - 1 hour - 135 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of Nick R. Agua, Founder of Foundation Cigar Company to sit down for our #Take269. With the latest releases, Charter Oak Pegnataro-CT Shade and Pasquale CT Broadleaf, heading to stores this week, we unfold some of the new chapters in this next Foundation era. Nick is always fraught with unending knowledge of cigars, tobacco, and more. We explore some of the newest from Nick as well, but we never forget to explore the past. For the entire mo...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 268th Take - with Mike Szczepankiewicz & Erron Nielsen of Cigar Hustler and Cigar Coop Coalition
October 27, 2023 17:00 - 2 hours - 229 MBTonight, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes two exceptional guests for our annual Bear's Birthday Extravaganza! This year Mike Szczepankiewicz & Erron Nielsen will sit down for a celebration of fun and hijinks! This annual show has always been one of my favorites and its been my goal to always welcome in folks from the industry that I consider dear friends. Mike and Erron are no exception. We tackle previous birthdays, the comings and goings of the industry and predictions for the upcoming year as we...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 267th Take - with Tripp Waldrop of Let’s Get Pairing
October 16, 2023 15:36 - 2 hours - 232 MBTonight, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of one of the top returning guests on this show. That's right y'all Tripp Waldrop returns for his record tieing 9th appearance for #Take267! Tonight, it's all about movies. Yes, the cinema. We break down some of our favorites in film. "To be or not to be, that is the question." Well, it really isn't, because you have TO BE here tonight. Enjoy! For the entire month of October, we are raising awareness for K9s for Warriors! Please donate HERE....
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 266th Take - with David Lafferty, Derek Matthews, & Miguel Schoedel of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, Oveja Negra Brands, & Crowned Heads
October 03, 2023 13:56 - 3 hours - 250 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes not one, not two, but three distinguished gentlemen for an exciting panel discussion the likes of which we have never seen! David Lafferty of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, Derek Matthews of Black Label Trading Company and Miguel M. Schoedel of Crowned Heads all sit down for #Take266! We've got three of the hottest brands in the industry with the Heads of Sales for each of them. We'll explore challenges, journies, and maybe a tale or two from the road. It'll ...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 265th Take - with John Hakim of Forged Cigar Company & General Cigar Company
September 26, 2023 19:42 - 2 hours - 197 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes John Hakim of Forged Cigar Company & General Cigar Company to sit down and tackle all things Chillin' Moose, Punch, and more. While cigars may be his job today, growing up in Northeast Pennsylvania, his path started with a tad more convention. How did he become Brand Manager to some of the most fun brands in the Forged Family of Cigars? You'll need to be there to find out. John selected The Lucerne Foundation to spotlight his week, learn more here: ht...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 264th Take - with Ben Lee of The Smoking Syndicate
September 19, 2023 21:00 - 2 hours - 207 MBThis week, The Bull Shark is back! It's always a good time with Ben on the show. We bring a cigar review and sensational dialogue around some topics inside the industry and out. It's time for another review and for today we venture into the rooms of Oveja Negra Brands! James and Angela Brown's company hit a major milestone this year, celebrating 10 years as a company! To commemorate, James blended La Madonna Negra. The Blend: Wrapper: U.S.A. (Connecticut Broadleaf) Binder: Ecuador (Habano) ...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 263rd Take - with Jennifer True of Altadis USA
September 19, 2023 03:25 - 2 hours - 202 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes another first-time guest, and what a privilege this will be! Jennifer True, Senior Director of Marketing of Altadis USA sits down for #Take263. From Fragrance to Fashion to Fine Cigars - the world of luxury is something Jennifer knows and knows well. Jennifer may be a part of a special team at Altadis USA, make no mistake two of the most important releases in the iconic Montecristo line were her projects. Y'all know I love baseball, so there's no other wa...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 262nd Take - with William Cooper, Ben Lee & Erron Nielsen of The Cigar Coop Coalition
August 28, 2023 21:52 - 3 hours - 292 MBThe TEAM IS BACK! WE ARE HOSTING THE OFFICIALLY UNOFFICIAL 1/2 APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CIGAR FEST PODCAST EPISODE! #ELOsoFumarTakes sits down with William Cooper, Erron Nielsen, and Ben Lee of the Cigar Coop Coalition! It's 45+ days since the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show and we check in with our team to see which ways the pendulum of momentum has swung. So, while half the industry is up in the Rocky Mountains, 1/2 of our team is in the Appalachians, we will discourse. We have some unans...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 261st Take - with Jimmy Miudo of Quality Importers Trading Company
August 21, 2023 17:32 - 2 hours - 223 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes brings in a first-time guest for our #261stTake. Jimmy Miudo of Quality Importers sits down to talk Xikar, Palio, Swag Bunker and more. We'll be pairing cutter and lighter combos and really dive into the accessory space. Additionally, we learn more about Jimmy's journey! Spotlighting Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, please consider donating HERE. https://www.qualityimporters.com/ For tonight's demonstration with QI accessories, we used the United Natu...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 260th Take - Casablanca’s 80th Anniversary with Sam Spencer & Fred Rewey
August 14, 2023 06:47 - 2 hours - 202 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes heads back to the cinema! Casablanca turned 80 late last year and we're here to celebrate it! Fred Rewey of Illusione Cigars and Sam Spencer return for an evening of popcorn, cigars, and film-nerding out! Our #260thTake is a night to remember, so skip all the other gin joints and sit down right here. You won't want to miss this one, you will regret it! Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon and for the rest of your life. We are spot-lighting Sepsis Alli...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 259th Take - with Ian Reith of Dapper Cigar Company
August 07, 2023 06:19 - 2 hours - 202 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes a first time guest in for our #259thTake! It's our pleasure to welcome Ian Reith of Dapper Cigar Company! There's a little egg on my face here, because one of the hottest cigar brands in the last 5+ years has been Dapper, and it's taken me faaaaar toooo long to make this happen. Ian has been so gracious in his patience. His story is great and you know me and stories! We're so excited for this #Take and you should be too! Enjoy! Check out tonight non-p...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 258th Take - with Nicholas Perdomo III of Perdomo Cigars
July 31, 2023 06:09 - 1 hour - 162 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes is proud to welcome for the first time, Nicholas Perdomo III of Perdomo Cigars. This has been a big year for Perdomo as he has worked on the highly anticipated 30th Anniversay Cigar as well as some big changes to the family. We're excited to experience his story and his role in The Perdomo Army! Nicholas and I would like to raise awareness for: Alzheimer's Association https://www.alz.org/?form=alz_donate PCA 2023 Coverage: Perdomo Cigars https://cigar-co...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 257th Take - with Arnold Serafin of Serafin de Cuba Cigars
July 24, 2023 22:54 - 2 hours - 187 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes takes a trip to Tampa! Well, metaphorically,of course, as we welcome Arnold Serafin of Serafin De Cuba Cigar Co. to sit down for our #257thTake! Arnold's family has doing the cigar thing in Cigar City for almost a century! Now, Arnold is honoring his family by taking his love of family and of cigars to bring herald brands of the past to market. We'll see you all at 9:30pm Central this Sunday! Enjoy! Learn more about the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation: https:...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 256th Take - with Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego
July 17, 2023 19:04 - 2 hours - 229 MB#ELOsoFumarTakes is back this week and we are exhausted and drained from another successful coverage tour of the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show. This Sunday, we welcome back Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego for our #256thTake! A new cigar and seeing if a company less than three years old is hitting its stride. We catch up with Mike and try to stay awake after a week in Las Vegas! It'll be fun, Enjoy! In a moment of inspiration, by incredibly recent events, Michael and I would like to...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 255th Take - with Rob Rasmussen & Randy Griggs of Flavor Odyssey Podcast
July 03, 2023 19:56 - 2 hours - 241 MB#ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the Gents from Cigar Dojo’s Flavor Odyssey on their return for Our #255thTake! Rob Rasmussen & Randy Griggs bring the power of their dynamic duo in full force. Can’t wait to sip and smoke and smack talk about all things flavor. Randy's Charity: https://badrap.org/ Rob's Charity: https://www.cccocasa.org/?fbclid=IwAR2VxpXgF_BaD7UWEHkAYrZZmh58YuJdmaaRmGjklXJeAL5rod298g9G_tw Listen to the Flavor Odyssey: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/nk6u5-ad835/A-Fla...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 254th Take - with Ash Ott of Ashes with Ash podcast
June 27, 2023 03:44 - 2 hours - 183 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes is pleased to welcome a first time guest for our #254thTake. The host of Ashes with Ash podcast sits down to share her story. Ash Ott is on a similar quest to find the perfect story to go along with the perfect cigar. Warning y'all, when two storytellers get together, I'm not surey'all will be able to handle this. But either way, we'll come out of it with, you guessed it, an excellent story. Enjoy! Ash and I would like to spotlight the ASPCA, please consider d...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 253rd Take - with Tom Lazuka and Oliver Nivaud of Asylum Cigars and United Cigars Group
June 20, 2023 03:01 - 2 hours - 187 MB#ELOsoFumarTakes returns in time to celebrate Father's Day!!! I'm back from the Old World and ready to sit down with two of my favorites to celebrate this day for Dads. We're in for a special treat! As is tradition, Tom Lazuka of Asylum Cigars returns for Father's Day and in a special double feature we welcome back Oliver Nivaud of United Cigar Group! The evening promises to be fun and full of fatherhood, cigars and more. Enjoy! The gents and I spoke about Stars for Our Troops, a terrif...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 252nd Take - with Ben Lee of The Smoking Syndicate
May 30, 2023 03:33 - 3 hours - 267 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes returns with our #252ndTake and unique collaboration with felllow #CigarCoopCoalition member, Ben Lee of The Smoking Syndicate. For this show, we combine a live review and some great cigar industry conversation. The Cigar we live reviewed tonight was the Tatuaje Avion 13 Tuxtla Ben and I also wanted to spotlight the Manna Food Bank of the greater Ashville, NC area.
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 251st Take - with Juan Cancel and Kevin Keithan of Protocol Cigars
May 22, 2023 18:34 - 2 hours - 207 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes a little history for its #251stTake! We just celebrated a milestone and this week we celebrate another milestone - just not our's! Protocol Cigars is 8 years old! In rare form, we will be bringing both Kevin Keithan & Protocol Cigars Juan Cancel back to toast their celebration! We relish in the past and look to the future with our own version of #PoweroftheP ! Enjoy! Tunnels to Towers Foundation: https://t2t.org/donate/
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 250th Take - with Manuel Quesada of Quesada Cigars
May 15, 2023 18:41 - 2 hours - 184 MBThis week, we celebrate 250 #TAKES!! With a milestone like this, I am so pleased and honored to welcome our guest, Manuel (Manolo) Quesada of Quesada Cigars! Quesada is a legendary name in this industry and with it comes some amazing stories and a life of rich, hard work. We sit down with truly one of the humblest men of the premium cigar industry that shaped its past and is blessing our future. Enjoy! Quesada PCA 2022: https://cigar-coop.com/2022/08/pca-2022-report-quesada-cigars.html ...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 249th Take - with James Brown of Oveja Negra Brands
May 01, 2023 06:13 - 2 hours - 172 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back the incomparable James Brown of Black Label Trading Company, BLK WKS, and Oveja Negra Cigar Co. Last time we had James on we explored his amazing journey. For our #249thTake, we bring back James to talk even deeper into his cigars, his method, and what makes Wu-Tang loving, sneaker head seeking, and pushing the envelope more and more. This will be a fun one, Enjoy! PCA 2022: https://cigar-coop.com/2022/07/pca-2022-report-oveja-negra-brands.html ...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 248th Take - with Developing Palates
April 24, 2023 19:55 - 3 hours - 246 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes a very select group of esteemed gentlemen to sit down for #Take248! That's right the entire Developing Palates crew will be the guests of honor for a take filled with an all-you-can-eat buffet of hate, hustle, and (possibly) average-tasting cigars. Sincerely, when Aaron Loomis and Jiunn Liu founded arguably the best media team in the industry a few years ago, they probably had no idea what their revolutionary concept would do to the industry. At first gla...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 247th Take - with Fred Rewey of Illusione Cigars
April 18, 2023 02:56 - 2 hours - 217 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of one of the industry's most beloved 'limes'. Fred Rewey, Brand Strategist for Illusione Cigars, sits down for his first official #Take. Fred has stopped by on previous #takes as a panelist, but this will be the first time the Founder of Nomad Cigar Company and the man known as the GODFadr will stop by. We're all fascinated with Fred and why not? Come by and Enjoy! Fred and I would like to spotlight Smokin' Tabaccao's Annual Fundraiser for...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 246th Take - with Jon Huber of Crowned Heads
April 10, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 164 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes none other than, Jon Huber of Crowned Heads to sit down for our #246thTake! This long-awaited conversation promises to be an exciting, insightful, and educational experience. The Co-Founder of one of the industry's top boutique power brands has come a long way since the days of managing Shipping for one of this industry's most storied brands. During this week's conversation, we talk A-Z and digest the years and impact Huber's talent has lasted and done. I...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 245th Take - with Andy Yaffee of Micallef Cigars
March 27, 2023 13:54 - 2 hours - 183 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of a former Texas Road Warrior and Current National Sales Director of Micallef Cigars - Mr. Andy Yaffee! We've had Andy on the show before, but this is his first solo appearance. That means we go back and explore his history a bit as well as explore all things Micallef. From Open Houses to a return to the PCA, we see what's going on with this bonafide Texas cigar company! Enjoy! For this occasion, Andy has selected an amazing cause of: Old...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 244th Take - with Howard Gumbs, Jr. of Howard G Cigars
March 14, 2023 01:21 - 2 hours - 214 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of Howard Gumbs Jr. of Howard G Cigars to sit down for our #244thTake! When we first sat down with Howard we explored how the entrepreneur found cigars. What we found was it was: The People. Howard has brought a lot of people to cigars and his brand and partnerships with Leon Searcy and Ike Taylor have expanded their portfolio. We catch up this Sunday. Enjoy! The Orange County Police Athletic League: https://ocsopal.com/ PCA 2022: https...