Smokin Tabacco

Spare Notes Series #88: Are Trade & Rights Organizations Focusing Enough in the Right Places?

Brought to you by Drew Estate: On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, the gang talks about the three trade and cigar rights groups and ask if they are spending enough time and resources on getting the right information to consumers, even if it means relying on the retailers isn't enough. Tune in now!
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Nova Cigar: Make Nova Big!
Perdomo Cigars: Quality, Tradition and Excellence!
Retailer Corner: Blue Smoke of Dallas, Texas!

The Smokin Tabacco Show: Jon Carney Talks About A.I.

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - On this episode, Matt and Nicole are joined once again by Jon Carney who drops by to hang out with his old co-hosts to check in and talk a little about the do's and don't of Artificial Intelligence and discusses why some other people who use A.I. might not have the best looking stuff out there. Tune in now!
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Perdomo Cigars: Quality, Tradition, and Excellence!
Gurkha Cigars: More than a cigar. A symbol of respect, gratitude, and legacy
Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust: Cigars Without Compromise
Nova Cigar: Make Nova Big!

The Smokin Tabacco Show: Tom Zbyrad On Zino & Guilty Pleasures

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - On this episode, Matt and Nicole welcome Tom Zbyrad of Zino on the show for his debut and discuss the new Zino Honduras set to ship to stores soon and the group also discusses some of Tom's favorite past times and guilty pleasures. Tune in now!
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Perdomo Cigars: Quality, Tradition, and Excellence!
Gurkha Cigars: More than a cigar. A symbol of respect, gratitude, and legacy
Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust: Cigars Without Compromise
Nova Cigar: Make Nova Big!

The Smokin Tabacco Show: Road Tripping From Ohio!

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - On this episode, Matt and Nicole are back from a short road trip to Ohio to pick up a new truck for Matt and discuss their journey. Nicole talks about her latest home project and the couple plays another great round of trivia featuring Evil Sidekicks. Tune in now!
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Accessories provided by S.T. Dupont - Shake Up the Legacy with S.T. Dupont!
Perdomo Cigars: Quality, Tradition, and Excellence!
Gurkha Cigars: More than a cigar. A symbol of respect, gratitude, and legacy
Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust: Cigars Without Compromise
Nova Cigar: Make Nova Big!

Spare Notes Series #87: Can New York Be Saved?

Brought to you by Drew Estate: On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, the trio discusses the 2026 PCA Trade Show before talking about another hot topic - the current decline of New York with the introduction of the Generational Tobacco Ban proposal. Can New York be saved? Tune in now!
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Cutters and Lighters provided by S.T. Dupont - Shake Up the Legacy!
Nova Cigar: Make Nova Big!
Perdomo Cigars: Quality, Tradition and Excellence!
Retailer Corner: Blue Smoke of Dallas, Texas!

The Smokin Tabacco Show: Has The Use of AI Become Too Much?

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co.- On this episode, Matt and Nicole have returned from another brief multi week hiatus to catch everyone up on where they have been. One of the more popular topics on the show is a discussion over whether Artificial Intelligence or AI has been overly used and relied on in the industry and in life and how that may have negative effects for those using it. Tune in now!
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Accessories provided by S.T. Dupont - Shake Up the Legacy with S.T. Dupont!
Perdomo Cigars: Quality, Tradition, and Excellence!
Gurkha Cigars: More than a cigar. A symbol of respect, gratitude, and legacy
Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust: Cigars Without Compromise
Nova Cigar: Make Nova Big!

The Smokin Tabacco Show: 2026 PCA Post-Game Show

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co.- On this episode, Matt and Nicole have returned from both a brief multi week hiatus as well as from the 2026 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show & Convention. They talk about their time at the show, what they saw and their overall feelings on the event. Tune in now!
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Accessories provided by S.T. Dupont - Shake Up the Legacy with S.T. Dupont!
Perdomo Cigars: Quality, Tradition, and Excellence!
Gurkha Cigars: More than a cigar. A symbol of respect, gratitude, and legacy
Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust: Cigars Without Compromise
Nova Cigar: Make Nova Big!

Spare Notes Series #86: 2026 PCA Pre-Game Show

Brought to you by Drew Estate: On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, it is time once again for the annual 2026 PCA Pre-game Show. Join us for our final last minute predictions and takes on the upcoming show, what products we are excited to see, what we hope we see and what some of the current trends are going into the show. Tune in now!
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Perdomo Cigars: Quality, Tradition and Excellence!
Retailer Corner: Blue Smoke of Dallas, Texas!

The Smokin Tabacco Show: Nicholas Perdomo Introduces Legacy Father & Son!

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co.- On this episode, Matt and Nicole welcome Nicholas Perdomo on the show to celebrate their back-to-back Cigar of the Year wins along with Factory of the Year. Nicholas introduces us to the company's first limited edition called the Legacy Father & Son. Tune in now!
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Accessories provided by S.T. Dupont - Shake Up the Legacy with S.T. Dupont!
Perdomo Cigars: Quality, Tradition, and Excellence!
Gurkha Cigars: More than a cigar. A symbol of respect, gratitude, and legacy
Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust: Cigars Without Compromise
Nova Cigar: Make Nova Big!

The Smokin Tabacco Show: Pre PCA New Product Showcase Part 2

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co.- On this episode, Matt and Nicole continue their conversation of the new releases that will be coming up at the 2026 PCA Trade Show and Convention and discuss the nuances of some booths. Tune in now!
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Visit 2GuysCigars.com for the best selection of in the industry!
Accessories provided by S.T. Dupont - Shake Up the Legacy with S.T. Dupont!
Perdomo Cigars: Quality, Tradition, and Excellence!
Gurkha Cigars: More than a cigar. A symbol of respect, gratitude, and legacy
Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust: Cigars Without Compromise
Nova Cigar: Make Nova Big!