#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 - 94th Take with guest Jason Lois, former Cigar Smoking Champion
October 21, 2019 22:05 - 1 hour - 108 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes former National Cigar Smoking Champion and the Every Man of the Premium Cigar Industry. From George Brighmann to Jose Blanco to Jonathan Drew, Lois is connected...a made man. We dive into Cigar Smoking Championships, Cigar Events (like the Kentucky Derby & Breeders Cup), and tackle some Industry Politics going on in Lois's backyard. Enjoy! The rulebook for World Cigar Smoking Championship: https://www.hajenius.com/images/cswc/Wedstrijdreglement_2018_...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 93rd Take with guests Matt Tye & Garret Robinson of How 'Bout That Cigar
October 14, 2019 23:10 - 1 hour - 120 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes a duo in for our #93rdTake. How 'Bout That Cigar has already been represented back in the spring when Co-Founder Matt Tye joined us for #Take71. For #Take93, welcome Tye back alongside his partner-in-crime, Garret Robinson. Between the three of us, we'll weigh in on Cigar Destinations, Cigar Events, Cigar Inspirations and a debate for the ages: Chevy Chase: cool or not cool.
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 92nd Take with guest, Spencer Drake of La Familia Robaina Cigars
October 08, 2019 03:54 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back Spencer Drake of La Familia Robaina for #Take92. Drake has been busy since the last time we sat down with him. He still owns his company, he's still making incredible cigars, and yes, he's still working with the iconic Hirochi Robaina. So, what's changed? Some obvious and not obvious things, all leading to greatness. Enjoy!
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 91st Take with guest, George Rico of Gran Habano Cigars
September 23, 2019 17:14 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes in George Rico of Gran Habano Cigars. Rico has prided himself for over two decades in making world-class cigars using tobaccos that aren't widely used. As a fourth-generation tobacconist, he has the experience, but we dive deep to see just what makes them some of the quietly dominant and consistent cigars on in the industry. Enjoy!
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 90th Take with guest, Michael Giannini of Ventura Cigar Company
September 16, 2019 20:39 - 1 hour - 101 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes brings our #90thTake with some legendary flair. Our guest is the 'Mad Professor', 'the Wizard of Westwood' - Michael Giannini of Ventura Cigar Company. I was told once by Steve Saka that the term legend gets thrown around a lot in this history. He then preceded to throw several names of "legends" out there to me. Menedez, Carrillo, Quesada were all mentioned. Do you know what they and other legends in the industry have in common? Giannini has worked with all of th...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 89th Take with guests, Tripp Waldrop & Denis Tsvang of Cigar Federation
September 09, 2019 19:14 - 2 hours - 211 MBThis week, the gents of Cigar Federation return for another round of blind pairings action. As always. we're upping the ante with some of our selections. In addition, we're going to have some shenanigans added into the mix with some bizarre Q&A. It's a take you don't want to miss! Enjoy! Check out the breweries we sampled from: Panther Island Brewing Company: http://pantherislandbrewing.com/ Heater Allen Brewing: http://heaterallen.com/ Carton Brewing Company: https://cartonbrewing.com/ ...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 88th Take with guest, Miguel Schoedel of Crowned Heads Cigars
September 02, 2019 15:22 - 1 hour - 134 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes brings in something special for our #88thTake. Field of Dreams turns 30 this year - and we decided to marry 3 great passions tonight - Cigars, Baseball and Film. Miguel M. Schoedel of Crowned Heads and I will breakdown our memories, thoughts, and joy behind the film and baseball. Of course, we'll be smoking cigars and talking Crowned Heads! Enjoy!
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 87th Take with guest, Kurt Kendall of 7-20-4 Cigars
August 26, 2019 16:28 - 48 minutes - 88.9 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes Kurt Kendall of 7-20-4 Cigars for #Take87. The king of all things vintage, Kendall takes his love of nostalgia and seeps it into literally everything he does. From antique tobacciana to classic cars, it's a pretty awesome world... and we all live in it. "Smoking a piece of history," the company's tag line is quite literally. We get Kurt talking antiques, collections, of course, cigars. But, why 7-20-4? We find out. Enjoy!
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 86th Take with guest, Klaas Kelner of Davidoff Cigars
August 20, 2019 13:51 - 1 hour - 193 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back Davidoff Brand Ambassador Klaas Kelner for #Take86. This will be a very special take as Klaas and I will share & "Taste the Elements" as we go through a vertical tasting of the Escurio, Nicaragua, and Yamasa Discovery Series lines. Kelner has an amazing palate, so this is a take you won't want to miss as we break it all down. Enjoy!
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 85th Take with guest, Zev Kaminetsky of Royal Agio & Balmoral Cigars
August 13, 2019 02:16 - 1 hour - 134 MBThis week on #ELOsoFumarTakes, we welcome Zev Kaminetsky, National Sales Director for Royal Agio Cigars in the U.S. #ThecurseofZev has been a legend in longstanding within our beloved industry. We seek to find out with such a curse on your back, how does one keep going. Also, we talk the oldest newest hotness in the Cigar Industry, Royal Agio, and Balmoral Cigars. Plus, we dig into just how vast Royal Agio's place in premium tobacco really is. Enjoy!
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 84th Take with guest, Justin Andrews of General Cigar Company
August 05, 2019 17:08 - 1 hour - 131 MBThis week on #ELOsoFumarTakes we welcome in Justin Andrews of General Cigar Company and the Brand Ambassador for Diesel Cigars. Manufactured by AJ Fernandez, Diesel Cigars gained notoriety at one of the best catalog brands out there. Under Andrews, the brand has ventured into and made a statement to Brick & Mortars: "We're here to stay!" The duo of Andrews and Fernandez has been big for Diesel, as it has established itself as one of General's most dynamic brands. We find out the challenges o...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 83rd Take with Guest, Nicolas Jimenez of Cigar Snob Magazine
July 29, 2019 19:40 - 1 hour - 153 MBThis week, we welcome back Nicolas Jimenez Senior Editor of Cigar Snob Magazine, Founder/Editor of DADE, Host of Pan Con Podcast. It's a lot. And we have some ground to cover. We'll catch up on what Jimenez has been doing lately as well as tackle some additional thoughts on PCA and Cigar Con. Enjoy! http://www.cigarsnobmag.com/ http://www.dademag.com
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 82nd Take with guest, Matt Booth of Room 101 Cigars
July 22, 2019 15:53 - 1 hour - 115 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes Matt Booth of Room 101 Cigars for our #82ndTake. This year marks a decade in the premium cigar business for Booth, and it's certainly had its ups, downs, and in-betweens. We'll get down with how this Devil Dog got to be apart of our beloved industry by way of the U.S. Marine Corps and the jewelry industry. It's Boofy Time, so who knows what'll happen, Enjoy!
IPCPR 2019: Ernesto Perez-Carrillo, Jr. sits with #ELOSOFUMARTAKES/CIGAR COOP PRIME TIME SE
July 15, 2019 17:31 - 13 minutes - 24.5 MBAt the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show, we caught up with the one and only Ernesto Perez-Carrillo, Jr. of E.P. Carrillo. In this interview, the Cigar Hall-of-Famer discuss his accolades from 2018, his latest projects and the importance of family.
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 81st Take with Guest, Benjamin Holt of Dissident & Oveja Negra Brands
July 08, 2019 15:04 - 49 minutes - 90.8 MBThis week #ELOsoFumarTakes returns from the IPCPR, now PCA, Trade Show with a prized #81stTake. When our guest started working at his local cigar shop in McGregor, Texas years ago, he probably could never imagine he'd part of one of the hottest cigar companies on the market and the owner of one of the most talked about brands and cigars at this year's trade show. Let's dive in and get to the heart of what makes Holt stand out...other than his nose ring. Enjoy!
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 80th Take w/ Guests, Eric Guttormson & John McTavish of Cigar Dojo & Developing Palates
June 24, 2019 16:12 - 1 hour - 156 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes is joined by some Collective Cigar Media All-Stars. Cigar Dojo's Founder and illustrious leader, Eric Guttormson, aka "Master Sensei" comes back for his second appearance. And making a record tieing 3rd appearance, John "Cigar Surgeon" McTavish of Developing Palates swings by to weigh in on some unprecedented events from this week in the premium cigar industry. We talk IPCPR, er PCA Trade Show! On the eve of this week's "Super Bowl" of Cigars, we bring two of the ...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 79th Take with Guest, Mike "Cigar Hustler" Szczepankiewicz of Powstanie Cigars
June 17, 2019 16:09 - 51 minutes - 94.6 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes in Mike Szczepankiewicz of Cigar Hustler and Powstanie Cigars. "The Cigar Hustler", himself, brings experience from nearly every corner of the premium cigar industry. Retail, Wholesale, Brand Ownership, Blending, and, yes, podcast hosting. Mike shares with us how he finds balance and gets through the daily "hustle". The latest release from Powstanie, as well as finding his "whale" guest for his podcast, and last, but, certainly not least, in the interest ...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 78th Take with Guest, Terence Reilly of Aganorsa Leaf
June 10, 2019 16:05 - 49 minutes - 90.9 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes Terence Reilly back for #Take78. Aganorsa Leaf has gone through a massive change in the past 18 months and momentum has them pointing to another successful showing at IPCPR 2019. Terence discusses some of the projects on the horizon for Aganorsa Leaf. We also kick off the show with some breaking non-cigar industry related news. Enjoy!
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 77th Take with Guest, Brady Hayek of Jeremy Jack Cigars
June 03, 2019 18:45 - 42 minutes - 77.2 MBThis week, Brady Hayek of Jeremy Jack Cigars joins #ELOsoFumarTakes for our 77th Take. Since its IPCPR debut in 2017, you'd be hard pressed to find a boutique company with more critical acclaim. But, for Hayek - Jeremy Jack Cigars is more than "a project". In the midst of turbulent times in the premium cigar industry- Hayek and Jeremy Jack are marching onward. Enjoy!
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES / PRIME TIME SPECIAL EDITION with Pedro Gomez live at the Drew Estate Barn Smoker
May 20, 2019 19:13 - 24 minutes - 44.3 MBThis week, we sat down with Pedro Gomez of Drew Estate Cigars at the beautiful Florida Sun Grown Tobacco Farm in Clermont, Florida for one inspiring take. Little introduction is needed, Enjoy!
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 76th Take with Guest, Bill Ives of Curbariqueño Cigar Company
May 06, 2019 19:11 - 1 hour - 118 MBThis week, Bill Ives of Cubariqueño Cigar Company returns to #ELOsoFumarTakes for our #76thTake. Community is a big part of Bill's life and career. We'll talk about how community, teamwork and partnership drive the ship of The Protocol Guys' and keep their cigars, philosophy, and antics are the talk of the collective cigar media. Enjoy!
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 75th Take with Guest, Scott Kolesaire of AVO Cigars
April 29, 2019 14:50 - 51 minutes - 95.2 MBThis week we sit down with the man to know at Davidoff of Geneva. As the Director of Marketing, Scott Kolesaire has his hands and heart in everything from Davidoff to Camacho to tonight's subject AVO. AVO's story begins with a man and continues with a legacy of excellence. We talk with Scott about the ups, the downs and just how important carrying AVO's legacy truly is. Enjoy!
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 74th Take with Guest, Carson Serino of Serino Cigar Company
April 22, 2019 17:02 - 51 minutes - 93.6 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes Carson Serino of Serino Cigar Company for our #74thTake. An unconventional second-generation member of the premium cigar industry, Serino looks to make a splash as he enters his third decade in life, bringing with him 90+ rated cigars and partnering with two cigar industry legends all while honoring the past and traditions of this great industry. Enjoy!
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 73rd Take with Guest, 'Dirty' Fabien Ziegler of Drew Estate Cigars
April 15, 2019 18:20 - 1 hour - 135 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes 'Dirty' Fabien Ziegler of Drew Estate Cigars in for #Take73. This year Ziegler celebrates his 19th year with Drew Estate. Any guesses to what's been around longer and celebrating its milestone 20th year? Check out the take and find out! Plus, we explore just how much the premium cigar industry owes to this man because in many ways he's shaped the industry and the cigar shop culture as we know it today. Enjoy!
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 72nd Take with Guest, K.C. Johnson of L'Atelier Imports & Tatuaje Cigars
April 08, 2019 18:32 - 47 minutes - 87.6 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes in K.C. Johnson of L'Atelier Imports and Tatuaje Cigars. Our #72ndTake features the genesis of the Potluck Series, but also a return to the beginnings of L'Atelier and how K.C. went from Coaching to ADIDAS to owning running sales at arguably one of the most popular cigar brands on the market. Plus, we ask K.C. to do a little more time travel with our Curveball question. Enjoy!
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 71st Take with Guest, Matt Tye of How 'Bout That Cigar
April 01, 2019 16:15 - 1 hour - 119 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes in Matt Tye of How 'Bout That Cigar. #Take71 explores Matt's journey into Premium Cigar Media. While not new to Cigar Media himself, HBTC is new and you can check them out at: https://howboutthatcigar.com/ - before that check out the story behind the Matt- who has a fresh #take on cigar industry coverage. Enjoy!
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 70th Take with Guest, Robert Caldwell of Caldwell Cigar Co.
March 25, 2019 16:08 - 56 minutes - 104 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes in the zany and unpredictable Robert Caldwell from Caldwell Cigar Company for #Take70. Robert has teamed up with some of the hottest names in the industry (or is it vice versa?) to bring forth fun collaborations, but it's clear he has a vision for what Caldwell Cigars is going to be this time around. Who knows where this is going? Enjoy!
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 69th Take with Guests, Tripp Waldrop & Denis Tsvang of Cigar Federation
March 18, 2019 19:48 - 2 hours - 262 MBHappy St. Patrick's Day everyone! This week we celebrate the Patron Saint of Ireland the best way we can - Drinking & Smoking Cigars! Of course, #ELOSOFUMARTAKES had to do it in a unique style by offering a return invite to the boys of CigFed, Tripp & Denis. Let's face it, pairing great cigars with some booze? You know who you need to call. We chat St. Paddy's Day, our pairings and one last take of #Take69, the cigars are all blind! Enjoy!
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 68th Take with Guest, Casey Haugen of Crux Cigars
March 11, 2019 19:13 - 1 hour - 124 MBThis week, Casey Haugen returns to #ELOsoFumarTakes for our #68thTake. Crux Cigars wrapped a big 2018, but are gearing up for a huge 2019. Several releases will mark the company's 5th Anniversary. We talk how the first five years have set the tone for what Crux Cigars is tracking t be a very successful first decade in the business. And in true show fashion, we close with a "curveball." Enjoy!
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 67th Take with Guest, Jose Blanco of E.P. Carrillo Cigars
March 04, 2019 21:35 - 59 minutes - 108 MBThis week, E.P. Carrillo's own Jose Blanco - "the Mad Professor" -joins us to talk blending, working alongside a legend, and being at the center of it all when your company is given the highly coveted #1 Cigar of the Year from Cigar Aficionado and, of course, the added cherry on top of #1 Cigar of the Year for #ELOsoFumarTakes. Enjoy!
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 66th Take with Guest, Omar de Frias of Fratello Cigars
February 18, 2019 17:38 - 48 minutes - 88.6 MBThis week on #ELOsoFumarTakes, we welcome in Omar de Frias of Fratello Cigars. Choosing to end a very successful career at NASA and having that decision and story featured in a publication like the Washington Post all sounds like something straight out of Hollywood. Maybe one day. For now, de Frias is what's he always been, just Omar. But there are a lot more layers to this parfait. I wanted to go a little deeper with Omar and explore truly the beginning. The link to the Thomas heath's Washi...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 65th Take with guest, Steven Bailey of Cornelius & Anthony Cigars
February 11, 2019 16:29 - 48 minutes - 88.5 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes Steven Bailey of Cornelius & Anthony Cigars. Five generations ago, the Bailey family began farming tobacco in the state of Virginia. Today. Steven has taken the family's legacy into the world of premium cigars. Cornelius and Anthony's cigars are manufactured in two of the industry's finest boutique factories and made with tobacco from all over, including the good ol' USA. We ask Steven about the when, the why, and the how the 5th Generation decided to tak...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 64th Take with guest, Enrique Seijas of Matilde Cigars
January 28, 2019 17:14 - 45 minutes - 83.8 MBThis week, we welcome back Matilde Cigars' own Enrique Seijas. Along with his father (Hall of Famer, Jose Seijas), Matilde Cigars has become a powerful mainstay in the world of boutique premium cigars. Tonight, we take a look at Seibel Distribution and have a little fun with future generations. Enjoy!
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 63rd Take with guest, Antonio Gomez of La Flor Dominicana
January 21, 2019 15:36 - 46 minutes - 84.9 MBThis week on #ELOsoFumarTakes we welcome in Antonio Gomez, the heir-apparent to one of the top brands in the last 20 years of the premium cigar industry. La Flor Dominicana has a lot of notches under its belt. From the ligero leaf revolution to capturing a herald #1 Cigar of the Year from Cigar Aficionado, our guest is working to usher LFD into a new, even more, successful era. Let's not forget, "Tony" has his own story. And we unfold some of it on this #Take. Enjoy!
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 62nd Take with guest, Mike Rosales of RoMa Craft Tobac
January 14, 2019 02:30 - 1 hour - 115 MBThis week, we resume normally scheduled programming. And we have an amazing take lined up for our first interview of 2019. Mike Rosales may be apart of one of the most successful partnerships in the premium cigar business. It hasn't been easy, but Rosales's demeanor has always been the yang to (Partner) Skip Martin's ying. Together they've built success in RoMa. But tonight, we get Mike's take on all that and more. SURPRISE: RoMa Craft's Danny Vazquez stops by as well and chats about some of...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 61st Take - #ELOsoFumarTakes Top 10 Cigars of 2018!
January 07, 2019 14:43 - 56 minutes - 103 MBThis week, the highly anticipated #ELOsoFumarTakes Top 10 Cigars of 2018 will be unveiled! The past 12 months have been amazing and a special thank you goes out to Espinosa Cigars on being last year's winner, with the Espinosa Habano No. 4. Will they repeat? The updated criteria is below: 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 not suck. 4)No limited edition cigars (i.e. TAA, shop exclusive) are eligible. 5) A p...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 60th Take with guest Seth Geise of Developing Palates
January 07, 2019 14:40 - 1 hour - 117 MBThis week on #ELOsoFumarTakes we welcome Seth Geise formerly of the Seth's Humidor, currently of Developing Palates fame. Seth has some pretty strong opinions, just in general. But, when Cuban cigars come up, he's all-in and it's no holds barred. He's also considered by many respected individuals in the industry for his Cuban acumen. So, we explore. Enjoy!
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 59th Take with guests Tripp Waldrop & John McTavish
January 07, 2019 14:37 - 1 hour - 144 MBThis week on #ELOsoFumarTakes we welcome back Tripp Waldrop of Cigar Federation and John McTavish of Developing Palates for our #59thTake. There's a lot of conversation generated around the polarization of Cigar Aficionado's Top 25 Cigars of the Year list...so here's one more. The three of us re-rank, re-organize and re-analyze some of this year's recently released list. Enjoy!
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 58th Take with guest, Robert Holt of Southern Draw Cigars
January 05, 2019 22:45 - 43 minutes - 79.2 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes is pleased to welcome Robert Holt of Southern Draw Cigars for our #58thTake. Mission. Philosophy. Principal. Mission. It's pretty clear that Holt and the Southern Draw family hold their ideals pretty close to their business practice. Robert shares his take on how they motives have taken his company to the critical acclaim that it's risen to. Enjoy!
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 57th Take with guest, Miguel Schoedel of Crowned Heads Cigars
January 04, 2019 19:10 - 1 hour - 120 MBThis week, we welcome back Miguel Schoedel of Crowned Heads to take a deep dive back into the latest and greatest from Crowned Heads, LLC. There's been a lot going on at CH last few months. Two limited Editions, the release of the annual Las Calaveras cigar, a new line - Crowned Heads Court Reserve and State Exclusive to Ohio - Buckeye Land manufactured by CH's newest partner, Drew Estate. Enjoy!
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 56th Take with Guest, Jack Heyer of Cigar Dojo
January 03, 2019 23:14 - 50 minutes - 92.9 MBThis week, we welcome in none other than that Scorpion-tramp stamped, Toña Beer drinking, zany man from Smoke Night Live! No, we've already sat down with Master Sensei, #Take56's guest is Jack Heyer. So, who is Jack Heyer and where did he come from? Did Master Sensei craft him in the Cigar Dojo app? All joking aside, we get Jack's take on cigars, cigar media, Co-Hosting one of the most wildly interactive cigar shows and we attempt to get a glance of that infamous tattoo. Enjoy!
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 55th Take with Guest, Andrew Brennan of Patoro AG
January 02, 2019 23:18 - 56 minutes - 104 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes is pleased to welcome in Andrew Brennan of Patoro (AG) Cigars. Patrik Martin, a Davidoff veteran of two decades started Patoro in 2001 and launched into the U.S. just four years ago. While growth and production have been stellar, Martin decided he needed something to take it to the next level. Enter in Andrew Brennan, veteran cigar sales executive. He's done it all, taken a cigar company to the next level and built a brand from scratch. We'll talk with Andrew abou...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 54th Take with Guest, Luis & Denise Cuevas of Casa Cuevas Cigars
January 01, 2019 23:39 - 56 minutes - 104 MBThis week, Luis Cuevas, fourth generation tobacconist and head of one of the hottest new cigar brands sits down for our 54th Take, The man behind Casa Cuevas Cigars (and the Casa Cuevas Studios) discusses family, foundations and the road ahead. Also, we had a very special appearance by Denise Cuevas, Luis's "better half" and the foundational support to the Cuevas Clan. We talk the present and future generations of Cuevas lineage. It's all right here, enjoy!
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 53rd Take with Guest, Jeff Borysiewicz of FSG & Corona Cigar Co
December 31, 2018 22:14 - 1 hour - 121 MBThis week, Jeff Borysiewicz joins #ELOsoFumarTakes for our 53rd Take. Year two of this podcast kicks off with a bang as Borysiewicz sits down to chat all the hats he wears and possibly divulges the secret to his energy. Is FSG tobacco a trend or a possible revolution in the industry? We ask the Father of the New tobacco of Florida. All that and more. Enjoy!
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 52nd Take ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW with Guest, Tim Wong of Pier 28 Premium Cigars
October 28, 2018 19:12 - 1 hour - 143 MBIt's finally here! #ELOsoFumarTakes brings you its #52ndTake and therefore we celebrate 1 year of amazing #takes with our #52ndTake. It's going to be one to remember, as we bring this journey back around full circle. Tim Wong of Pier 28 premium Cigars joins us to celebrate and commemorate how this journey began. Tim was our guest for #Take1 and ut seemed only fitting to have him back to celebrate. Tonight we toast #ELOsoFumarTakes, Tim Wong, Pier 28's latest projects, and we talk our favorit...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 51st Take with Guests, Tripp & Denis from Cigar Federation
October 21, 2018 18:28 - 1 hour - 128 MBThis week on #ELOsoFumarTakes, Tripp Waldrop & Denis Tsvang of Cigar Federation join us for our #51stTake. This is a truly unique take, as the gents of CigFed & I sit down for an exchanged pairing. I provided the beer and blind cigar tasting. We analyze, discuss, & consume -sharing the thoughts with you. Enjoy!
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 50th Take with Guest, Erik D. Espinosa, Jr. of Espinosa Cigars
October 15, 2018 03:21 - 41 minutes - 76.3 MBThis week, we have our second straight week of the second generation. Erik D. Espinosa, Jr. sits down for the Golden Take. That's right, #ELOsoFumarTakes is bringing you our #50thTake tonight. Espinosa Cigars, specifically their factory La Zona, is bringing a diverse and uptempo portfolio to market. They also have a unique way of treating their fans to an annual Palooza. Plus, this is a special year for Erik's father. Enjoy!
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 49th Take with Guest, Juan Martinez of Joya de Nicaragua Cigars
October 08, 2018 02:05 - 56 minutes - 104 MBThis week, our #49thTake features Juan Martinez of Joya de Nicaragua as we join in and commemorate the company's 50th Anniversary. #ELOsoFumarTakes dives into the half-century of rich, vibrant history of Joya de Nicaragua. It has not been easy, but after everything, they're still standing and producing some of the finest cigars in the market today. Along with his father, Dr. Alejandro Martinez Cuenca, Juan has immersed himself into a company his family did not start but have certainly made n...
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 48th Take with Guest, Tom Lazuka of Asylum Cigars
September 30, 2018 16:14 - 41 minutes - 76.1 MBThis week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes in Tom Lazuka of Asylum Cigars. Are you tired of hearing me say, I'm not a 'big gauge' guy? Have you ever smoked 7x70? I have smoked one. Don't believe, well now I will have smoked two, both Asylums and one for the world to see. How did Tom decide this polarizing vitola was going to be his ticket? All that and more Asylum. Enjoy!
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 47th Take with Guests, Mike Bellody & Barry MacDonald of MLB Cigar Ventures
September 23, 2018 18:46 - 49 minutes - 89.9 MBThis week on #ELOsoFumarTakes we have double trouble but double the fun, Mike Bellody and his right-hand guy, Barry MacDonald, at MLB Cigar Ventures join us to talk all your favorites from MLB. And true to form, we dig deeper to uncover some of the amazing histories that is part of the foundation of this relatively newer cigar company. Enjoy!