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246 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsCigar Dojo is the world's most fun cigar community, app, and blog. We also feature the most watched cigar show on the internet: Smoke Night LIVE.
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Smoke Night Live – The Last Cigar On Earth
April 26, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBAs the ominous glow of the approaching meteor grows brighter with each passing night, humanity braces for its inevitable demise. With just ten fleeting days left on Earth’s countdown, panic grips the hearts of all who gaze skyward, knowing that their existence hangs precariously in the balance. But not us! With the help of Nick Libretti from JR Cigar and Smoke Inn’s Alex Tavella, we will enjoy our impending doom by smoking one last cigar… Find out which cigars we would smoke and vote on who m...
Smoke Night Live – La Palina's Sammy Phillips
April 19, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBThis week on Smoke Night LIVE, we welcome in Sammy Phillips, president and co-owner of La Palina Cigars. Sammy is one of the funniest characters in the entire premium cigar industry, and has a million stories to tell—not to mention his incredible Erik Espinosa impression—which we will, of course, force him to perform.
Smoke Night Live – Bourbon Bracket Challenge
April 12, 2024 00:00 - 2 hours - 245 MBGet ready for the great Bourbon Bracket Challenge! What is the best bourbon you can buy at your local liquor store for $70 or under? Our expert panel makes the call: Alec Rubin from Alec Bradley, Sean Paisley of the Bourbon Junkies, and Connor Slump from The Thirsty Oak.
Smoke Night LIVE – Gurkha's Juan Lopez
April 05, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 127 MBOn this episode of Smoke Night LIVE, Gurkha’s Juan Lopez joins Master Sensei to discuss the Mike Tyson Undisputed cigar that Gurkha released at this year’s Premium Cigar Association Trade Show in Las Vegas. We will get all the details on how this collaboration came to be, and what it was like working with “Iron Mike.”
Smoke Night LIVE – PCA First Impressions
March 29, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 204 MBTonight on Smoke Night LIVE! It’s a special PCA edition of our First Impressions show. Robby Ras and Randy Griggs join the Dojo crew to smoke and rank the new cigars released at the PCA 2024 Trade Show. https://www.youtube.com/live/XAgmX04047s?si=how7xL-ZSzNAkf6t
Smoke Night LIVE – Which New Cigar Releases Move The Needle?
March 15, 2024 00:00 - 2 hours - 261 MBThe Premium Cigar Association Trade Show (PCA) is a mere week away, and that means a plethora of announcements for new cigar products. But the real question is: which of these new product announcements move the needle? Which new products get you excited and which leave you scratching your head? On this episode, our expert panel, including John “Cigar Surgeon” McTavish and Flavor Odyssey’s Randy Griggs, give their thoughts as we head into the 2024 trade show.
Smoke Night LIVE – What Is ProCigar?
March 01, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 164 MBWhat is ProCigar? Furthermore, is this an event that you should attend? On this episode, William Cooper and Jay Davis join the show as we discuss this year’s 2024 ProCigar event that just wrapped up last week in the Dominican Republic. We will walk you through this prestigious event and give you all the info you might want if you are considering attending next year.
Smoke Night LIVE – Special Leap Day Aka Uru Doshi Episode
February 29, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 127 MBLeap Day — or as the Samurai say: Uru Doshi — only comes once every four years. This is also true for Cigar Dojo and Alec Bradley’s Uru Doshi collaboration, which goes on sale at noon (EST) 02-29-2024 exclusively at Smoke Inn. On this special Thursday edition of Smoke Night LIVE, we are joined by Bradley Rubin, Abe Dababneh, and Alex Tavella to discuss this rare event and much much more. Also, we will pick the winner of the customized RabbitAir A3 air purifier at the end of the show, so make ...
Smoke Night LIVE – 2024 Predictions Show
February 16, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 154 MBLook into my crystal ball, what do you see? This week on Smoke Night LIVE we are broadcasting live from Miami and your host Master Sensei is joined by William “Cigar Coop” Cooper and they will be making predictions about what we might see in 2024 in regard to the cigar industry and just about everything else.
Smoke Night LIVE – Special Guest Michael Knowles
February 08, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 131 MBPopular podcast host, best-selling author, actor, and now cigar brand owner, Michael Knowles, joins Smoke Night LIVE to discuss the creation of Mayflower Cigars and its successful launch this past November. Be sure to tune in for this special episode, featuring one of the most interesting personalities to enter the cigar business in many years.
Smoke Night LIVE – Royal Rumble: Battle Of The Year-End Lists
February 02, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 184 MBAre you ready to rumble??? Get ready for a wild episode of Smoke Night LIVE, where we take four popular cigar-of-the-year lists and have them battle to the death in a cage match to end all cage matches. Cigar Aficionado, Cigar Snob, Halfwheel, and Cigar-Coop go head-to-head, as the viewing audience votes in a 10-round battle for supremacy.
Smoke Night LIVE – Smoke Stash Or Trash With Cigar Coop
January 26, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 179 MBWhich of these three cigars do you smoke, stash, or trash? That is the burning question on this episode of Smoke Night LIVE. William "Cigar Coop" Cooper joins the show, and is put on the hot seat as we force him to decide between some of your favorite cigars.
Smoke Night LIVE – Cigar Brand Stock Market
January 19, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 174 MBBuy, hold, or sell! It’s time to evaluate your favorite cigar brands now that the year-end lists are complete. Our expert panel: John “Cigar Surgeon” McTavish, Alex “The Goat” Tavella, and Johnny Remer, along with Master Sensei and Producer-kid Jordan give their buying advice on the Cigar Brand Stock Market in this episode of Smoke Night LIVE.
Smoke Night LIVE – Steve Saka Reviews Cigar Of The Year Lists
January 12, 2024 00:00 - 2 hours - 230 MBSteve Saka joins Smoke Night LIVE as we look at—and analyze—various Cigar of the Year lists, including the Dojo’s own Top 20. We will also announce the winners of our Exceptional Awards for 2023.
Smoke Night LIVE – Sitcom Bracket Challenge
January 05, 2024 00:00 - 2 hours - 231 MBWhat is the best TV sitcom of all time? On this episode of Smoke Night Live, we determine a champion with the help of our expert panel: Juan Cancel, Fred Rewey, and William “Cigar Coop” Cooper. Twenty-eight sitcoms face off in this epic battle, and the viewing audience will play a large part in determining which shows move into the final rounds.
Smoke Night LIVE – New Year’s Special With Abe Dababneh & Michael Herklots
December 29, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 171 MBCan you believe it? It’s the last show of 2023, and we are ringing in the New Year with special guests Honest Abe Dababneh and Michael Herklots. But wait, there’s more! Tune in and participate and you might win a ticket to The Great Smoke 2024 or 24 premium cigars. Get your New Year’s resolutions ready and join the fun!
Smoke Night LIVE – Christmas Special With Skip Martin
December 22, 2023 00:00 - 2 hours - 252 MBIt’s the annual Dojo Christmas Special, and this year, RoMa Craft Tobac’s own Skip Martin will be in-studio for this very festive episode. Grab your favorite Christmas sweater and light up a RoMa Craft as we catch up with Skip, learning what’s in store for his company in 2024.
Smoke Night LIVE – Holiday Trivia Night
December 15, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 144 MB’Tis the season of giving, and the spirit of Christmas and the holidays have us in the giving mood. Tune in to this episode of Smoke Night LIVE for your chance to win one of three great prizes from Cigar Dojo. Each prize features 10 cigars and some awesome SWAG to fill your stocking!
Smoke Night LIVE – Christmas Movie Bracket Challenge
December 08, 2023 00:00 - 2 hours - 223 MBTerence Reilly, William “Cigar Coop” Cooper, and Alex Tavella will join Jordan and Sensei as we answer the age-old question: What is the Best Christmas Movie/Show of all time? A bracket of 16 choices will be finalized with help from the viewing audience, and then the debate will begin, as your hosts battle it out live. There can only be one winner, so make sure to tune in and make your voice heard.
Smoke Night LIVE – Its Boofy Baby
December 01, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 132 MBThis week on Smoke Night LIVE we catch up with Matt Booth from Room101 Brand. Unless you live under a rock, you know that Matt’s appearances on Smoke Night LIVE have been a bit… wild and unpredictable — you might not want to miss this episode 👀
Smoke Night LIVE – Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Class Of 2023
November 24, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 135 MBOnly a handful of Dojo members get their bust enshrined forever in the Dojo Member’s Hall of Fame, and on this episode, we announce who will compromise the class of 2023. Jack Heyer is back in-studio for this very special episode of Smoke Night LIVE.
Smoke Night LIVE – The 400th Episode
November 17, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 135 MBFour hundred is a big number. Less than 10 NFL quarterbacks have thrown for 400 or more touchdowns in their career. Less than 60 MLB players have hit more than 400 home runs. This week on Smoke Night LIVE, we celebrate our 400th episode! We will have special messages from some of the biggest names in the industry, and our good buddy Jack Heyer will be in studio for this momentous occasion.
Smoke Night LIVE – A Few Of My Favorite Things With Bob The Cigar Guy
November 03, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBWhat is the best Thanksgiving Day side dish? What is the best celebratory cigar? What is the best non-alcoholic drink to pair with a cigar? The answer to these questions are a few of our favorite things. We will answer these questions and many, many more on this episode of Smoke Night LIVE, along with our our good friend Bob Finley aka “Bob the Cigar Guy.”
Smoke Night LIVE – Smoke Stash or Trash With Alex Tavella
October 27, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 169 MBWhich of these three cigars do you smoke, stash, or trash? That is the burning question on this episode of Smoke Night LIVE. Smoke Inn's Alex Tavella (AKA "The Goat”) joins the show and is put on the hot seat as we force him to decide between some of your favorite cigars.
Smoke Night LIVE – Talkin’ Bourbon With Eric Jett Of Distillery 291
October 20, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBOne of the hottest craft distilleries in Colorado is Distillery 291, and this week on Smoke Night LIVE, their head distiller, Eric Jett, visits the Dojo studios to talk whiskey and cigars.
Smoke Night LIVE – Tatuaje’s Pete Johnson
October 06, 2023 00:00 - 2 hours - 228 MBSummer is over, the leaves are turning, and pumpkin spice has returned; which of course means Halloween is just around the corner! This week on Smoke Night LIVE, Pete Johnson from Tatuaje returns to talk about his newest fright-themed release: The Face Redux 3. We will also discuss the huge success of the Anarchy NFT project and much more.
Smoke Night LIVE – 10 Burning Questions with Coop
September 29, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 152 MBWhat are the most important issues facing the cigar industry and mankind in general? On this episode of Smoke Night LIVE, we go straight to the source of all knowledge: William “Cigar Coop” Cooper, and answer 10 burning questions, having some fun along the way.
Smoke Night LIVE – Machine Made Cigars Are They Good
September 22, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 135 MBDo you ever wonder what a machine-made cigar tastes like? How do they differ from a premium, hand-made cigar? The Dojo crew takes a dive into some popular machine-made cigars to see what they have to offer, and we will review and rate them live on the show.
Smoke Night LIVE – Cigar Brand Fantasy Draft III
September 15, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 151 MBGet ready for another edition of the Cigar Brand Fantasy Draft. Our expert panel will draft a team of 7 cigar brands that they think is the best, and the audience will determine the winner. Master Sensei, JR Cigar’s Nick Libretti, Smoke Inn’s Alex Tavella, and Johnny Smokes Uncut’s Johnny Remer battle for ultimate supremacy in the third edition of the Cigar Brand Fantasy Draft.
Smoke Night LIVE – Candy Bar Bracket Challenge
September 08, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 196 MBSteve Saka, Abe Dababneh, Terence Reilly, and William Cooper join Smoke Night LIVE to debate, argue, persuade, and ultimately crown the world's best candy bar. Over 16 popular candy bars will enter the ring, but only one will emerge as champion of the world. Grab your favorite sweet treat and join the show, because the viewing audience will play a large role in determining the winner.
Smoke Night LIVE – Rafael Nodal
September 01, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBRafael Nodal, head of product capability for Tabacalera USA (and the man behind some of the most awarded cigars in the industry), returns to Smoke Night LIVE to discuss the new Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Sonata as well as everything else going on at Altadis USA.
Smoke Night LIVE – Dochella Festival
August 24, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 162 MBIt’s a cavalcade of stars! Live, in-studio special guests will include: Steve Saka, Erik Espinosa, Pedro Gomez, Terence Reilly, Fabien Zeigler, Fred Rewey, Eddy Guerra, George Rami, Bradley Rubin, Justin Andrews, Tommy Lazuka, Mickey Pegg, and more! It’s the annual Dochella Festival leading up to Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival, and it’s the biggest, most star-packed show of the year!
Smoke Night LIVE – Erik Espinosa
August 18, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 127 MBThe Alpha Dawg is back! It’s been an amazing couple of years for Espinosa Premium Cigars and this week on Smoke Night LIVE Erik Espinosa joins the show to recap everything that’s gone down. Erik will fill us in on the upcoming La Zona Palooza as well as what’s going on with Guy Fieri and everything in between.
Smoke Night LIVE – Cigar Brand Stock Market – Summer 2023
August 04, 2023 00:00 - 3 hours - 341 MBShould you BUY, HOLD, or SELL figurative stock in 20 popular cigar companies? Our expert panel is here to help you make those tough decisions. The 2023 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show is behind us, and all the cigar companies have shown what's coming to consumers in the next few months. On this episode, William "Cigar Coop" Cooper, Aaron Loomis, and Nick Libretti join Master Sensei and Producer-Kid Jordan to hash out the results.
Smoke Night LIVE – Nick Perdomo Jr.
July 28, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 166 MBThe cat is out of the bag, and the Perdomo 30th Anniversary release will be hitting shelves this fall. Nick Perdomo Jr. joins Smoke Night Live to discuss this monumental release, which features 15-year-old bourbon barrel-aged tobacco. We will get Nick’s insight into what it took to create such a special cigar and what it means to the Perdomo legacy.
Smoke Night LIVE – Video Game Bracket Battle
July 21, 2023 00:00 - 2 hours - 241 MBWhat is the most iconic video game of all time? On this episode of Smoke Night LIVE, we are fixin’ to find out. Titles from Nintendo, Playstation, Xbox, Sega, and even old-school stand-up arcade games will battle it out for supremacy. Protocol’s Juan Cancel and Alex Tavella from Smoke Inn join the Dojo crew to argue and debate a 16-team bracket until a winner is determined. Make sure to tune in, because the live audience will have a big role in shaping the final bracket.
Smoke Night LIVE – It’s Anarchy
July 14, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 132 MBTatuaje’s Pete Johnson, Smoke Inn’s Abe Dababneh, and Quality Importers’ Joe Gro join Smoke Night LIVE to discuss all the details surrounding the exciting new Tatuaje Anarchy NFT Edition. Pete will fill us in on all the details of the cigars included with this product, while Abe and Joe discuss the packaging and limited accessories.
PCA 2023 First Impressions - Day 2
July 09, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 148 MBDay TWO of the 2023 PCA trade show is in the books. Get the scoop and what were the hits and misses while we give first impressions on some of the cigars from the show.
PCA 2023 First Impressions - Day 1c
July 08, 2023 00:00 - 52 minutes - 94 MBDojo boys checking in after the first day of the 2023 PCA trade show in Las Vegas… what’s new? What’s cool?
Smoke Night LIVE – PCA Pre - Game Show
July 07, 2023 00:00 - 54 minutes - 99.2 MBThe Dojo crew is LIVE from Las Vegas and it’s the eve of the 2023 Premium Cigar Trade Show. What happens when Sensei, Jordan, Robby, and Randy all show up in Vegas together? God save us all. The Dojo crew discusses the upcoming PCA show and what they are most excited about along with about everything else.
PCA 2023 First Impressions - Day 1
July 07, 2023 00:00 - 52 minutes - 94 MBDojo boys checking in after the first day of the 2023 PCA trade show in Las Vegas… what’s new? What’s cool?
Smoke Night LIVE – Aric Bey Of Black Star Line
June 30, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBOne of the coolest cats in the entire industry returns to Smoke Night LIVE this Friday night. That’s right, folks, Aric Bey, owner and operator of Black Star Line Cigars, will be in-studio, laying down some truth and discussing all the new BSL releases coming out this summer, such as Rosewood 1923, Mr. Fahrenheit, and much more!
Smoke Night LIVE – Omar De Frias
June 23, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBIt’s a very special day on the Dojo! On this day, we launch the After BurnR with Fratello Cigars, and to mark the occasion, Omar de Frias joins the show to talk about this very special cigar release. We will also get all the details on some of the other interesting things happening with the Fratello team.
Smoke Night LIVE – Top 5 Gateway Bourbons
June 16, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 157 MBBourbon: the nectar of the gods! This week, we celebrated National Bourbon Day, and we want to keep the party going. On this episode of Smoke Night LIVE, Conner Slump from the Thirsty Oak joins the show to discuss the Top 5 Gateway Bourbons along with some higher-end selections that you might want to try. Grab a cigar and pour a glass of the good stuff and join Smoke Night LIVE for a very informative show.
Smoke Night LIVE – Marvin Samel: From Cigars To Hollywood
June 09, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBOn this week’s episode of Smoke Night LIVE, we interview Marvin Samel. Not only did Marvin co-found Drew Estate and later participate in the sale of the company, he has now entered the ring as filmmaker. Marvin’s first movie effort, iMordecai, is an autobiographical feature film starring Judd Hirsch, Sean Astin, and Carol Kane. We will speak with Marvin about his journey and what it was like to transition from the cigar industry to the glitz and glamour of Hollywood.
Smoke Night LIVE – Eddy Guerra- AVO, Camacho, Davidoff
June 02, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBImagine being in charge of three of the most iconic cigar brands on the planet. This week on Smoke Night LIVE, we welcome Eddy Guerra back to the show; but these days, he is the senior brand manager for AVO, Camacho, and Davidoff. Tune into this episode to get the scoop on what’s going down with these brands.
Smoke Night LIVE – How To Start A Cigar Factory
May 26, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 131 MBHave ya ever dreamed of starting your own cigar factory? Well, you are in luck, because on this episode we discuss what it takes to create a premium cigar factory from scratch. Klaas Kelner joins the show, who recently opened up his own factory: Kelner Cigars, S.A.S. in the Dominican Republic. Klaas will be in session as we get all the details on his newest endeavor.
Smoke Night LIVE – Snack Food Face-Off
May 12, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 193 MBIt’s 3AM and you’ve been driving for 13 hours. You pull into the gas station with an incredible case of the munchies but you only have enough spare change for one snack. What’s it gonna be??? Illusione’s Fred Rewey joins Flavor Odyssey’s Randy Griggs and the Dojo team as they determine which snack rules them all. In the final four, the YouTube and Facebook audience get to help determine the winner, so you’d better tune in and make your voice heard.
Smoke Night LIVE – Terence Reilly
May 05, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 131 MBTerence Reilly from Aganorsa Leaf joins Smoke Night LIVE on Cinco de Mayo this Friday to celebrate the occasion and discuss the newly announced Rare Fusion release, as well as everything else that’s going on with Aganorsa Leaf this spring. So grab your sombrero and join the discussion.
Smoke Night LIVE – Steve Saka
April 28, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 145 MBSteve Saka from Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust joins Smoke Night LIVE to discuss the Sobremesa Brûlée Wagashi Dojo collab release. We will also get details on everything else that’s happening with Steve and DT&T. Make sure to tune in and hear Steve’s latest rants, which are always worth the price of admission.