#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 - 194th Take with Pedro Gomez of Drew Estate
December 20, 2021 06:20 - 1 hour - 153 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes Pedro Gomez Rodriguez of Drew Estate Cigars : The Rebirth of Cigars as our guest of honor for #Take194. The last time we spoke with Pedro, it was a very special collaborative interview with Cigar Coop at Drew Estate Barn Smoker in Clermont, Florida. It's been a couple of years, and Pedro, as usual, has been hard at work with all the good folks at Drew Estate. We catch up with Pedro and talk all things Undercrown and what its been like to be at the forefro...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 193rd Take with Storm Boen of Operation: Cigars for Warriors
December 13, 2021 06:57 - 2 hours - 186 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes Cigars for Warriors Co-Founder Storm Boen to sitdown for a very special #193rdTake! In 2019, Operation: Cigars for Warriors was given the highest honor given to a non-profit for its tireless work and complete transparency, with a Platinum rating. The entire #Take will be dedicated to our Armed Forces here and abroad. It's a #Take you don't want to miss. Enjoy! Learn more here: https://cigarsforwarriors.org/ Please consider donating: https://cigarsfor...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 192nd Take with Sam Spencer and Fred Rewey for the 20th Anniversary of Ocean‘s 11
December 06, 2021 07:17 - 2 hours - 232 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back Samuel Spencer of Micallef Cigars and Fred Rewey, Founder of Nomad Cigar Company to sit down for a very special #192ndTake. The year 2021 marks the 20th Anniversary of one of this century's most rewatchable films and arguably the best remake of all time. Ocean's 11 (2001) has a lot to dive into and Spencer and Rewey will do just that. We'll smoke cigars and realize we aren't in the middle of the fucking desert! Enjoy! For this occasion, Fred, Sam...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 191st Take with Rob Rasmussen & Randy Griggs of A Flavor Odyssey and Cigar Dojo
November 29, 2021 07:31 - 2 hours - 229 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back a blast from the past (from #Take26) and a newcomer to sit down for #Take191. Rob Rasmussen and Randy Griggs of Cigar Dojo: A Flavor Odyssey will set down for a journey of taste, trust, and taxing good fun. We explore some personal traditions and pairings of food, drinks, and cigars. Enjoy! For this occasion, Rob Rasmussen and I would like to spotlight Beyond Emancipation. Learn more here: https://beyondemancipation.org/ Please consider donatin...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 190th Take with Pete Johnson & Ben Lee of Tatuaje Cigars & The Smoking Syndicate
November 22, 2021 07:43 - 2 hours - 238 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes is proud to bring you a very special #190thTake. Fall is a great season and in the premium cigar industry it brings forth some great annual traditions. For over a decade, Pete Johnson and the Tatuaje Cigars family have brought us - Monsters. This year we got to see the return of The Frank and the Monster Mash. The Smoking Syndicate's Ben Lee guest hosts as we welcome Pete back for one incredible dedicated #MONSTERTake! Enjoy! For this occasion, we will be spot...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 189th Take with Chris Monaco of Amendola Family Cigar Company
November 15, 2021 06:15 - 1 hour - 141 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes in a first-time guest for our #189thTake. Chris Monaco of Amendola Family Cigar Co. sits down for some fun times and a little bit of rivalry discussion. Can the Red Sox fan keep his cool as he interviews the fan of the Bronx Bombers? We'll see. Plus, there's a lot going on with Amendola Family Cigar Co - we dive into all the changes and Monaco's journey as well. Enjoy! For this occasion, Chris and I would like to spotlight Tunnel to Towers Foundation....
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 188th Take - 4th Anniversary - with Tim Wong, Brian Motola & Dave Hayden of Pier 28 Cigars and Illusione Cigars
November 08, 2021 07:27 - 2 hours - 214 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes is celebrating FOUR YEARS OF #Takes. Of course, we welcome back our 1st Take's guest - Tim Wong of Pier 28 Premium Cigars. For our #188thTake, Tim is bringing special guests - Brian Motola "Big Dave" Hayden of Illusione Cigars. Brian, Dave, and Tim work together in a lot of ways. And Brian has been up to much more than just your typical "not industry standard" work. Dave discusses the early days of Illusione. We discuss the history of this small, yet powerful bo...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 187th Take with Steve Saka and Luciano Meirelles of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust and Ace Prime Cigars
October 25, 2021 07:02 - 3 hours - 272 MBThis week,#ELOsoFumarTakes is gearing up for our fourth-anniversary show next month with another celebration - MY BIRTHDAY. Last year, with the help of some of my friends, we launched our year-long charity campaign, raising money and awareness for some great causes. This year, we'll keep the party going as two friends have blessed me with agreeing to join for an amazing #187thTake. Steve Saka & Luciano Meirelles join me for my birthday #Take. To talk cigars, tobacco, 2021, good times, and...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 186th Take with Justin Andrews of Diesel Cigars
October 11, 2021 06:22 - 2 hours - 195 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back Justin Andrews of Diesel Cigars for #Take186. Justin has done a lot with his time in the industry, we look back and what has made Justin, Justin. The stories of our past shape the future. We'll enjoy some Diesel cigars and take a stroll down memory lane. And we share an #ELOsoFumarTakes Exclusive on some big news for Justin and the Scandanavian Tobacco Group (1:42:00)! Enjoy! For this occasion, Justin brought back the original charity that he sp...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 185th Take with Henderson Ventura of ADVentura Cigars
October 04, 2021 05:55 - 2 hours - 169 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakesis back with our #185thTake. We welcome Henderson Ventura of ADVentura Cigars to sit down with us for the very time on our show. Many of you remember that Henderson is the Master Blender behind many amazing cigars including 3 cigars in our very own Top Ten Cigars of 2020. Join us as we walk down his journey with him and sample some gold and pearls along the way. Enjoy! Henderson made the 2020 #ELOsoFumarTakes #1 Cigar of the Year, check out that episode: https...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 184th Take with David Garofalo of 2 Guys Smoke Shop and The Cigar Authority Podcast
September 20, 2021 06:03 - 2 hours - 205 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes and celebrates with first-time guest David Garofalo of Two Guys Smoke Shop for our #184thTake. Entrepreneur, Author, and Man-About-Town are just some of the titles on Dave's resume. On the heels of celebrating 36 years of Two Guys, we talk the return of PCA, David vs. Goliath and as always a good cause. For this occasion, Dave and I will be spotlighting Ironstone Farm. A truly amazing cause. It all means, one amazing #Take. Enjoy! https://www.2g...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 183rd Take with Scott Pearce of Premium Cigar Association
September 13, 2021 06:23 - 2 hours - 238 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back Executive Director of Premium Cigar Association, Mr. Scott Pearce. Imagine a year skipping the Super Bowl. Crazy, huh? Well, that's exactly what the PCA did in 2020. So, imagine the relief of an entire industry when 2021 came. And when Pearce set foot onto the 2021 Show Floor the weight that must have been lifted? Hard to imagine, right? Well, we'll find out those feelings as well as hard facts and figures in this #Take. Enjoy! https://premiumcig...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 182nd Take with Matt Tabacco & Smokin‘ Nicole of Smokin‘ Tabacco
September 06, 2021 06:09 - 2 hours - 210 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the entire Smokin' Tabacco Team to sit down for #Take182. Matthew Tabacco & Nicole Patrice have steadily, yet quickly built one of the rising Cigar Media outlets in the last two years. While plenty (understandably) took this last 18 months to find bearings, get reacquainted with life, try to find normalcy, these two folks attacked an opportunity. The answer? For Nicole, it was to co-build a great cigar media brand. For Matthew, well, there are some theori...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 181st Take with Ram Rodriguez of EL Artista Cigars
August 23, 2021 05:54 - 2 hours - 175 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes Ram Rodriguez of El Artista Cigars to sit down for our #181stTake. Ram and his family have a storied history in the Dominican Republic. Their partnership with David Ortiz may have brought them into the pulic eye, but Ram's family has been making the Dominican Republic proud for decades. We sit down for one #freshtake. Enjoy! For this occasion, Ram and I are spotlighting TECHO, a great organization working to end the world's poverty. Learn more and...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 180th Take with Eddy Guerra of Davidoff Cigars
August 16, 2021 06:36 - 2 hours - 195 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes is pleased to welcome a first time guest and perhaps our freshest #Take for our #180thTake. The Eddy Guerra, Senior Brand Manager for Davidoff Cigars, sits down to talk all things premium. We'll explore his contributions to all things Davidoff including Camacho and the latest from AVO. And we obviously explore a journey worth of Tolkien. Enjoy! For this occasion, Eddy and I would like to spotlight Easterseals. Learn more here: https://www.easterseals.com/who-...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 179th Take with Abe Dababneh of Smoke Inn
August 09, 2021 05:59 - 2 hours - 222 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back industry veteran and renaissance man Honest Abe Dababneh to sit down for our #179thTake. Last time we got Abe's Take, a little-term known as social distancing was just creeping into our vocabulary. A lot of cigar people found success amidst the COVID-19 Era. Almost none compare to Dababneh! We look back at the year-plus in review. Enjoy! For this occasion, Abe and I will be spotlighting Kids Cancer Foundation. Learn more here: https://www.kidsca...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 178th Take with Micky Pegg of All Saints Cigars
August 02, 2021 07:14 - 2 hours - 231 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes industry veteran and All Saints Cigars Co-Founder Micky Pegg to sit down for our #178thTake. From Capitol Hill to the Cigar Industry to Financial Services to Back Again. If a journey was told in miles, we'd have a sequel to the Iliad here. Pegg has seen some things and this #Take will serve as some binoculars. Enjoy! For tonight's #Take, our guest Micky Pegg would like to spotlight Family Support Line and, along with his partner Frank Layo, St. Jude Chi...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 177th Take with Klaas Kelner of Kelner Tabak
July 26, 2021 05:49 - 2 hours - 175 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of Klaas Kelner, Founder of Kelner Tabak for #Take177. KLAAS IS BACK IN SESSION. This year we take an exploratory look at the Davidoff Dominicana. The latest special release from Davidoff has quickly built a loyal fan base. Klaas and I break down the blend and do a tasting of the cigar. We also catch up after a year apart and talk about the founding of Kelner Tabak. Happy First Father's Day (Dominican Republic) Klaas! This week, I chose to ...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 176th Take with Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego
July 19, 2021 06:02 - 2 hours - 182 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of Michael Herklots for #Take176. With a wrapped PCA tradeshow just behind us and the future of Ferio Tego in front of us. We've got some insights to learn and moments to share. Enjoy! For this occasion, Michael and I are spotlighting The Emeril Lagasse Foundation Please consider donating, HERE. Herklots named 2020 Prime Time's Person of the Year: https://cigar-coop.com/2021/01/prime-time-awards-2020-person-of-the-year-michael-herklo...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 175th Take with Ben Lee & Garret Robinson of Cigar Coop and HBTC
July 05, 2021 06:55 - 2 hours - 219 MBThis week #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back Garret Robinson & Ben Lee of How Bout That Cigar & Cigar Coop to preview the 2021 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show. It's the salty, sage veteran of trade shows vs the FNG, the trade show virgin. And then me, somewhere in the middle. It's going to be fun as we talk about expectations, predictions, and more. Enjoy! For this occasion, Ben has chosen to spotlight the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. https://www.nmcrs.org/ Please consider donati...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 174th Take with Sam Spencer and Tripp Waldrop - Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring
June 28, 2021 06:42 - 3 hours - 252 MBThis week, "We have a cave troll!" #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of movie night with two of the cigar industry's finest resident nerds. Sam Spencer of Micallef Cigars and Tripp Waldrop of Cigar Federation sit down for #Take174. Can you believe it's been 20 YEARS since Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring made its debut? Me either. We sit, we smoke, celebrate and break down of the best cinematic triumphs in the last quarter century of film. This show is dedicated in honor of ...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 173rd Take with Tom Lazuka and Tracy Spence of Asylum Cigars and Michael's Tobacco.
June 21, 2021 06:33 - 2 hours - 235 MBThis week #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back Tom Lazuka of Asylum Cigars and for his first #Take, Tracy Spence of Michael's Tobacco of Euless. We had a great Father's Day on #Take125 with Tom last year and so we decided to bring him back along with another favorite father of mine. It's going to be fun, it's going to be personal, and we celebrate the Fathers, come smoke a cigar with us! #ItsFathersDay and we got the dads! Enjoy! For this occasion Tom, Tracy and I are raising money and spotlig...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 172nd Take with Elite Cigar Industry Pinch Hitters
June 14, 2021 07:01 - 2 hours - 226 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes some of the best pinch hitters in the game for #Take172. Ace Prime's Luciano Meirelles, La Flor Dominicana's Jon Carney, Espinosa Cigars' Hector Alfonso, Cigar Federation's Tripp Waldrop, and The New Cigar Coop Team led by William Cooper, alongside Erron Nielsen and Ben Lee (formerly of Stogie Review). We've got everything from a Phillies and Mets fan to someone in El Salvador. This #Take was an entire fluke! Our slated guest was unable to make the show l...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 171st Take with Matt Booth of Room 101 Cigars
June 07, 2021 06:47 - 2 hours - 221 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back Matt Booth of Room 101 Brand for #Take171. #ItsBoofybaby always brings the noise, the love, the sincerity and, of course, the unexpected! In a first for this show, we start the show with an Hot Mic! Some may be unconcentional, but I don't want you to miss any of Booth's magic. For instance, you'll hear our plans to invade Rafael Nodal's house! Enjoy! For this occasion, Matt and I are raising awareness and funds for Keep Memory Alive! Pleas...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 170th Take with Jarrid Trudeau of Kristoff Cigars
May 31, 2021 06:06 - 2 hours - 190 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back Kristoff Jarrid Trudeau of Kristoff Cigars for #Take170. The dapper New England transplant posted an infamous saying a little over a year ago. "I'd rather be learning about history than experiencing it." Enter the COVID-era. Kristoff Cigars under Glen Case & Trudeau's leadership stood firm, kept their team whole, and trudged on. I've been looking forward to having Trudeau back. Enjoy! ** Please pardon the echo in the first quarter of the show, we...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 169th Take with Mike Szczepankiewicz of Powstanie Cigars & Cigar Hustler Podcast
May 24, 2021 05:50 - 2 hours - 174 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of Mike Szczepankiewicz for #Take169. "Cigar Hustler" continues to wreck the mic on the Cigar Hustler Podcast refusing to bow to any convention except to bring on the people he likes, provided they're in studio. And while he seems annoyed by his partner (Mike), the truth is they do make a stellar team. We just won't tell Mike. It's been a while since we've had Mike on, but we'll catch up on all things Hustler, Cigar Hustler that is. For this #...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 168th Take with William Cooper & Matthew Tabacco of Cigar Coop & Smokin' Tabacco
May 17, 2021 15:59 - 3 hours - 310 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes William Cooper and Matthew Tabacco of Cigar Coop & Smokin' Tabacco to sit down for #Take168. It's a little old school vs new school, just no Battle Royale. A lot has changed since Coop started covering the industry and one of the things that does is new folks come and go. And two guys he can't seem to shake are me and Tabacco. As for Matt, why did he join the ranks? There is a lot to explore, a lot to expand and a lot to smoke. Enjoy! For this occasion...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 167th Take with Antoine Reid of Tobacco Business Magazine
May 10, 2021 06:22 - 2 hours - 234 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes Antoine Reid of Tobacco Business Magazine and Deep Cuts Live podcast to sit down for #Take167. Reid came to the cigar industry media in a very inorganic fashion and in a somewhat recent timeline. That being said, in the relatively short time he's been here, is impact has been deep, wide, and strong. His interview style is embracing and laid back and his writing is first rate. These are just some of the small reasons, I'm honored to welcome him. Enjoy! F...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 166th Take with Lee Marsh of Stolen Throne Cigars
May 03, 2021 06:16 - 2 hours - 196 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes Lee Marsh of Stolen Throne Cigars for #Take166. From the city that gave you Edgar Allan Poe, comes Marsh who's teamed up with Noel Rojas to bring a young, up & coming boutique brand to market. The brand's inception came from an off-the-cuff challenge and the cigar emerged from a hands on approach alongside Rojas. We explore the story of Marsh. Enjoy! For #Take166, Lee and I are spotlighting Cane Corso Rescue! They're less than $1000 from their goal o...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 165th Take with guests Benjamin Holt, Bradley Rubin & Dan Thompson of Dissident, Alec & Bradley, and Micallef Cigars
April 26, 2021 14:52 - 3 hours - 256 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of one of our best panels. Bradley Rubin, Dan Thompson, and Benjamin Holt return for the one year anniversary of our COVID PANEL. Representing Alec & Bradley, Micallef Cigars, and Dissident, we'll look back at the crazy 12 months we've had. If you look back at #Take115 you'll notice how we may not have foreseen what was in front us, in a lof of ways we did. It'll be great to look back on what the last 12 months has taught us and what our guests...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 164th Take with guests Matt Tye & Tripp Waldrop of HBTC & Cigar Federation
April 19, 2021 21:44 - 4 hours - 334 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of Matt Tye and Tripp Waldrop of How Bout That Cigar & Cigar Federation for our #164thTake. It's time to talk perfect pairings. What's the best beer to pair with a cigar? How about spirit? Food? You name it, we discuss how, what, when, and where of our favorites. Not enough? we thought you'd say that. We "nerd out" even more Marvel vs DC, Star Wars vs Star Trek and more. What's cooler? The nerds decide. Plus, we kick things off with some specia...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 163rd Take with guest Juan Cancel of Protocol Cigars
April 12, 2021 06:44 - 2 hours - 231 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of Juan Cancel of Protocol Cigars for our #163rdTake. It's been 133 Takes since we last saw Juan - and yes, he's still the King of the Finger-stirred cocktail. But, a lot has changed in the world of all things Protocol. From Pool Parties to new Partners, (Sir Robert) Peels to Paddy Wagons. We also get real with Juan has he talks about his service as a Pollice Officer and the division in our country right now when it comes to Law Enforcement. I...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 162nd Take with guest Jack Torano of Espinosa Cigars
March 29, 2021 06:45 - 2 hours - 238 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes is pleased to welcome Jack Toraño of Espinosa Cigars, Formerly part of the Toraño Cigars. Jack's story started by helping his grandfather sell raw tobacco on Calle Ocho. Along the way, the man has been apart of iconic jingles to corporate buyouts. Now, he's back doing what he prefers best. Working with a small family-owned cigar business. Being one of the hottest boutique companies in the market, Espinosa Cigars continues to be invigorated as Jack's presence, exp...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 161st Take with guest Seth Geise of Developing Palates
March 22, 2021 06:58 - 2 hours - 242 MBThis week on #ELOsoFumarTakes, welcome the return of Developing Palates' own Seth Geise for #Take161. One hundred #Takes ago, Seth came on our show to talk all things Habanos. We look back and forward at the status of Habanos and we'll have some comparisons in the current market as well. It'll be can't miss! For this occasion, we will raising awareness and spotlighting Glory Ridge a terrific non-denominational retreat in the Blue Ridge Moutains. If you feel called, please consider donat...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 160th Take with guest Amanda Micallef of Micallef Cigars
March 15, 2021 07:14 - 2 hours - 233 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes Amanda Micallef of Micallef Cigars for our #160thTake. A lot of news in the Micallef corner the past few weeks/days and we'll certainly get to that. But, as we always do, we'll be diving into the story, behind the story. Amanda has had quite the journey and we'll be discovering it all together. From "ditching" high school to work with James Garner and Sissy Spacek on film to founding a groundbreaking platform for social media content (to the say the leas...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 159th Take with guest Pete Johnson of Tatuaje Cigars
March 08, 2021 08:07 - 2 hours - 234 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of Pete Johnson of Tatuaje Cigars for our #159thTake. Pete joined us for our historic 100th Take and it was certainly one to remember. Since then we've had an international pandemic, cigar industry victories & defeats, and once again...one hell of a prediction on the Top 25 for Cigar Aficionado. We dive into some of Pete's latest projects, bang away at the past, his tireless support of PCA and CRA (don't miss his soap box stand!) For this...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 158th Take with guest Justo Eiroa of JRE Tobacco
March 01, 2021 06:45 - 1 hour - 160 MBThis week on #ELOsoFumarTakes we are pleased to welcome Justo Eiroa of JRE Tobacco Company to sit down for our #158thTake. Justo and his legendary father, Julio are responsible for bringing Authentic Corojo back to the market. While that feat is challenging enough, as always there's more to the story of the Eiroa name. It's all coming this Sunday for one fabulous #Take. Enjoy! And for this occasion, Justo and I will be paying homage to his father, Julio's, love of horses and his faithfu...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 157th Take with guests Tripp Waldrop & Denis Tsvang of Cigar Federation
February 23, 2021 02:24 - 4 hours - 339 MBThis week on #ELOsoFumarTakes we welcome the return of Tripp Waldrop & Denis Tsvang of Cigar Federation to sit down for #Take157. It's version 6.0, and we have a few suprises in store for you all. Pairings, blind tastings, banter and more. Wrap it all up in a bow, 6.0 is going to be one awesome #Take. Enjoy! For this occasion, The Gents and I will be raising awareness for Cigars for Warriors. Consider contributing here: https://www.cigarsforwarriors.org/donate Cigar Federation Faceboo...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 156th Take with guest Dean Parsons of Epic Cigars
February 08, 2021 07:37 - 2 hours - 188 MBThis week on #ELOsoFumarTakes we welcome Dean Parsons of Epic Cigars to sit down for #Take156. We're going "on-the-nose" for this #Take, because it's going to be EPIC! From the name to his life to his cigars, Dean brings one amazing story, which should only equal one incredible #Take. Enjoy! For this occasion, Dean and I will be raising awareness for Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation. Consider contributing here: https://www.ripkenfoundation.org/donate http://www.epiccigars.com/home.html E...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 155th Take with guest William Cooper of Cigar Coop
February 01, 2021 18:44 - 3 hours - 257 MBThis week on #ELOsoFumarTakes we welcome the return of William Cooper of Cigar Coop to sit down for #Take155. The year 2020 was a bust for many. How did the cigar industry hold up? We ask Coop to breakdown to illustrate the pulse he has on the industry. Enjoy! For this occasion, Coop and I will be raising awareness for Sepsis Alliance. Consider contributing here: https://donate.sepsis.org/give/31711/#!/donation/checkout https://cigar-coop.com/ 2020 #1 Cigar of the Year: https://cigar...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 154th Take with guest Joshua Habursky of Premium Cigar Association
January 25, 2021 08:17 - 3 hours - 269 MBThis week on #ELOsoFumarTakes we welcome Premium Cigar Association's own Joshua Habursky to sit down for #Take154. From one hat guy to another, this take should be fashionable as it is serious. We'll learn about Joshua's journey and dive into the important details of recent developments in the fight against the FDA. We'll look at recent historic victories and cope with defeats as well. Joshua takes it all in stride and looks at the "opportunities" each challenge presents. It's no wonder T...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 153rd Take with guest Rafael Nodal of Tabacalera USA and Boutique Blends
January 18, 2021 08:11 - 2 hours - 222 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes Rafael Nodal of Boutique Blends and Tabacalera USA, to sit down for our #153rdTake. With Cigar Aficionado picking their 2020 Number 1 Cigar of the Year this week, the torch will officially pass from Rafael Nodal back to a previous winner Ernesto Perez-Carrillo. We explore Rafael's work with the most iconic names in the industry. Yes, we're talking brands like Montecristo and Romeo y Julieta, but also cigar makers as well. Jochi Blanco, Nick Perdomo and ...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 152ndTake with guest Sean Williams of Cohiba Cigars
January 11, 2021 07:30 - 2 hours - 221 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes Sean Williams, Blender and National Brand Ambassador for Cohiba to sit down for our #152ndTake. The New Year gets kicked off with the "Coolest Man in the Industry". Williams' story starts in New Orleans as a child wanting to be an architect. Well, he may not be building structures, but he is building on a legacy's foundation at Cohiba. We reflect on the road that got him here in the first place and where it looks to be going. Enjoy! And for the oc...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 151st Take - 2020 Top 10 Cigars of the Year
January 04, 2021 17:27 - 1 hour - 119 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes #Take151 is one of the most anticipated #Takes of the year. It's that time again...our Top 10 Cigars of 2020. Who will take the crown? Will Kristoff Cigars defend their title? You'll have to tune in to find out. And for this occasion, I'll be raising money for K9s For Warriors, a worthy cause for worthy men and women and man's best friends. Please Consider Donating: https://www.k9sforwarriors.org/ The updated criteria is below: 1) It's vitola based. 2) I ha...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 150th Take with guest Nick Perdomo, Jr. of Perdomo Cigars
December 21, 2020 06:53 - 2 hours - 183 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes celebrates a milestone! ONE HUNDRED FIFTY TAKES! We are honored to welcome an industry icon - Nick Perdomo of Perdomo Cigars. #Take150 will be one to remember as we get a history lesson in the last 25 years of premium cigar manufacturing. Do you remember when Nicaragua was barely a blip on the cigar market? No? Well, our guest does. In fact, our guest predicted the Nicaraguan boom in the industry. Our guest also helped many cigar manufacturers become what they are...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 149th Take with guests K.C. Johnson & Dan Welsh of L'Atelier Imports and Surrogates Cigars
December 14, 2020 15:32 - 3 hours - 268 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes K.C. Johnson & Dan Welsh of L'Atelier Imports, Surrogates Cigars and Tatuaje Cigars to sit down for our #149thTake. The journey of these two gentlemen is unique as it is sensational. It starts with one man that became a duo and duo that became a trio. From Brown to Black, Dogs to Meat, Bone Crushers to Tramp Stamps - this workshop has it all. The evolution of one hobby and one idea to becoming two brands under Havana Cellars makes for one terrific #Take....
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 148th Take with guest Alan Rubin of Alec Bradley Cigars
December 07, 2020 08:05 - 2 hours - 245 MBThis week on #ELOsoFumarTakes, we welcome Alan Rubin of Alec Bradley Cigars. The founder of the perennial Top 25 Cigar Producer will be sitting down for our #148thTake. Alan's journey is froth with joys, successes, as well as valleys. We'll discover Alan's journey together and find out if he truly has found the fountain of youth. Plus, we dive into Alan's beginnings, love of golf, and his trusted Partner, Ralph Montero's 20th anniversary with Alec Bradley. We dive into the "why" Alan has t...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 147th Take with guest Danny Vazquez of Baracoa Cigar Company
November 30, 2020 07:41 - 2 hours - 220 MBThis week on #ELOsoFumarTakes, we welcome the return of Danny Vazquez and the return of Baracoa Cigar Company to sit down for our #147thTake. Danny never went anywhere, but the climate caused by the FDA in our beloved industry forced him into a decision that nobody should have to do. What decision is that? Let's say you achieve your dream and are creating momentum in that endeavor, then you are forced with the unthinkable. Forces outside your control tell you that you must stop. Tragic. So, ...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 146th Take with guests Alec & Bradley Rubin of Alec & Bradley Cigars
November 23, 2020 07:43 - 2 hours - 222 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of Alec and Bradley Rubin of Alec & Bradley Cigars to sit down for our #146thTake. A lot is going in the world and in the industry. A lot of brokenness, a lot less cohesion. The latest project from these gentlemen is their small gesture of getting back to what makes us human and makes our industry a beautiful community. We'll be talking Kintsugi. Plus, we'll be diving into what this pandemic has done to bring brothers and colleagues more closel...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 145th Take - Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Gladiator with guests Justin Andrews and Samuel Spencer of Diesel Cigars and Micallef Cigars
November 16, 2020 07:50 - 2 hours - 231 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes we have a very special #145thTake. Justin Andrews, Brand Ambassador for Diesel Cigars, returns, alongside Micallef Cigars' Samuel Spencer. Cigars will most certainly be discussed and smoked. Libations? Of course. But, this week, we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the iconic film, Gladiator. You will be entertained! And for the occasion, we have a double dose of charity. So, you are not seeing double! Justin, Sam, and I will be raising money for the Wounded Warri...