Smokin Tabacco
Smokin Tabacco: The Future of Cigar Media - Home of TWO podcasts: Tune in and listen to Matt Tabacco and Pat Chamberlain as they light up and talk about everything cigar PLUS whatever other topics might come up and talk with guests on The Smokin Tabacco Show. Or...tune in every other week for the Spare Notes Series with Matt Tabacco, Pat Chamberlain and William Cooper of Cigar-Coop.com for a more industry focused conversation! It’s never a dull moment, so tune in now and see what all of the fuss is about! Don’t forget to head over to SmokinTabacco.com for more news from the cigar industry!
Episodes

Thursday Feb 02, 2023
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Fouad and Romy of Hiram & Solomon Cigars
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Brought to you by J.C. Newman - This week Matt and Mitchell welcome on Fouad and Romy of Hiram & Solomon. The couple talk about their early beginnings, the meaning behind their name, the connection to the Freemasons and all of their charity and work in the community. Tune in to hear more about what makes this brand so special, even beyond the cigars.
Micallef News: Chillin Moose Announces the "Shady Moose" blend with a Connecticut shade wrapper. We also announce the 2023 Smokin Tabacco x CFCF Fundraiser.
Don't forget to like and subscribe and visit our website for more news, reviews and updates from the industry and for updates on our fundraiser.
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For all of your retail needs, visit 2GuysCigars for one of the widest selections in the industry.

Monday Jan 30, 2023
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Cigar Celebrations with Jon Carney
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Brought to you by J.C. Newman - This week Jon Carney of LFD is back with us after a long hiatus. We spend most of the show reviewing the big and busy year that LFD had in 2022 with the NFT, Solis, TAA and more. Jon gives us some insight in what to expect for 2023 and we finish the show talking about celebrities and their impact on the industry as well as the importance of celebrating with cigars.
Micallef News: United Cigars Announces Independance Day Firecracker for 2023 with E.P. Carrillo Pledge blend.
Don't forget to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE and visit our website for more news, reviews, and coverage of the industry as well as update son our CFCF fundraiser which begins in March.
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For all of your retail needs, head over to 2GuysCigars for one of the most amazing selections in the industry!

Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Spare Notes Series #30: Ratings, Lists, and Are Factory Tours Choreographed?
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Brought to you by Drew Estate: The Rebirth of Cigars - On this episode, Mitchell joins Matt and Coop on the show to talk about a wide range of topics including pre-end of the year chat, ratings, cigar factory's, and Coop's trip to Puro Sabor in Nicaragua. The boys make predictions to the Half Wheel Consensus and talk about how certain cigars will fair in general. On the net episode, the gang will do a full coverage of all of the CotY lists and awards from all the media sites industry wide. Matt also gives an update on the 2023 CF-CF Raffle.
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Friday Jan 20, 2023
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Brought to you by J.C. Newman - Mike Szczepankiewicz of Powstanie and Cigar Hustler joins us this week to talk about the brand and the balance of being a media guy, a retailer and a brand owner. Mike shares his thought on a number of topics including customers bad habits and the PCA trade show.
Micallef News: Don Doroteo announces Garret Robinson of Bow Bout That Cigar as Vice-President of Sales.
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For all of your retail needs, visit www.2GuysCigars.com for the biggest selection in the industry!

Friday Jan 20, 2023
The Smokin Tabacco Show: TGS 2023 with Abe, Alex Tavella and Bradley Rubin!
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Brought to you by J.C. Newman - This very special episode is one we do every year. We welcome Abe Dababneh and Alex Tavella of Smoke Inn and Bradley Rubin of Alex Bradley on the show to talk about the 2023 Great Smoke. Questions are answered and things are revealed in this special two-hour show. At the end, Matt and the Smoke Inn crew unveil the first prize for the 2023 Smokin Tabacco x CFCF Raffle. Visit www.thegreatsmoke.com to get your tickets NOW!
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Monday Jan 16, 2023
The Smokin Tabacco Show: A Blender of a Generation - Nicholas Melillo
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Brought to you J.C. Newman Cigar Co. – This week Matt welcomes on one of the most popular guys blending cigars right now, Nicholas Melillo a.k.a "Nick-r-Agua". We talk about the new cigars such as Olmec, Menelik toro and the Senetjr. Nick talks about his past and how it has led him to where he is today, including where he gets inspiration to make blends.
Micallef News: Espinosa Premium Cigars will be raising prices across the majority of its portfolio by 5%. — Smokin Tabacco
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For all your cigar buying needs, visit 2guyscigars.com for the best selection in the industry!

Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Spare Notes Series #29: Coop Critiques Matt’s Company Ranking Lists
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Brought to you by Drew Estate - This week, Matt and Coop get caught up after a long break during the holidays. After exchanging some general gear grinding on both sides, Coop decides to take to Matt's Final Quarter series that Smokin Tabacco did for the first-time last month to dissect it to talk about what he thought were hits and misses on all three lists. Listen in to hear how it went, spoiler: Coop had A LOT to say.
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Friday Jan 06, 2023
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Gurkha Announces Two New Cigars for 2023!
Friday Jan 06, 2023
Friday Jan 06, 2023
Brought to you J.C. Newman Cigar Co. – This week Matt sits down and talks with Juan Lopez and his soon-to-be wife Bianca Melone both of Gurkha Cigars. After getting caught up with everything Gurkha has been doing since the last time Juan was on, the wonderful couple debut and showcase two new cigars: Ghost Connecticut and Grand Age II. Read more on our website here: Gurkha Introduces Two New Cigars
Micallef News: Punch Announces Spring Roll Limited-Edition for Year of the Rabbit VISIT Smokintabacco.com for more news from the industry.
Also, don't forget to hit the LIKE & SUBSCRIBE buttons! Sign up for our e-mail newsletter for updates on our giveaways, shows and the annual CF-CF Raffle Fundraiser!
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For all your cigar buying needs, visit www.2guyscigars.com for the best selection in the industry!

Friday Dec 30, 2022
The Smokin Tabacco Show: 2022 Year in Review
Friday Dec 30, 2022
Friday Dec 30, 2022
Brought to you J.C. Newman Cigar Co. – This week Matt and Nicole sit down and talk with each other about everything that has happened this year. From getting married, to visiting the Fuente Factory to getting COVID at the tradeshow, it was one hell of a ride. Matt and Nicole talk about what is to come in 2023 and wish everyone a very Happy New Year!
Micallef News: Aganorsa Leaf Announces First Round Supreme Leaf - Aganorsa Leaf Announces First Round Supreme Leaf — Smokin Tabacco
VISIT www.smokintabacco.com for more news from the industry. Also, don't forget to hit the LIKE & SUBSCRIBE buttons!
Sign up for our e-mail newsletter for updates on our giveaways, shows and the annual CF-CF Raffle Fundraiser!
Cutters and lighters provided by Cigar Blondie! Visit them at www.cigarblondie.com
For all your cigar buying needs, visit www.2guyscigars.com for the best selection in the industry!

Thursday Dec 29, 2022
The 2022 Smokin Tabacco Cigar of the Year List!
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
This is the 2022 Smokin Tabacco Cigar of the Year list ranked from bottom to top. Join Matt and Mitchell as they go through the list and talk about each cigar and how and why it ranked where it did. Who will win number one? Tune in now to find out.
Read more about and view the list here: https://www.smokintabacco.com/blog-posts/2022-smokin-tabacco-top-25-cigar-list
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