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Spare Notes Series #20 Part 2: PCA 2022 Pre-Game Show

Brought to you by Drew Estate: The Rebirth of Cigars - It's part two! This nearly three-hour part two episode sees us cover more developments of the PCA 2022 Trade Show and Convention since the last time we met for Part 1. One major topic of discussion is the end of the contract between the PCA and the Las Vegas Sands Corp. over use of the convention center and what other options could there be if the show doesn't return there.
We also talk about the SOTL (Sisters of the Leaf) Global Movement and how we feel they have done rolling out their program as well as the Cigar Rights of the World being relatively quiet thus far.
Tune in to hear more about our thoughts for the trade show as well as some behind the scenes talk and even a conversation about what resorts and hotels on the Las Vegas Strip Matt and Coop like and more importantly - dislike. (Avoid Circus Circus!)
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The Smokin Tabacco Show: Dan Thompson of Micallef Cigars Teases PCA Surprises!

Brought to you from the J.C. Newman Cigar Studios - This week Dan Thompson of Micallef Cigars joins us once again this time to talk Micallef's return to the PCA 2022 Trade Show. Dan talks a little about what they will be showing including NINE new cigars at the show. He also gives us some teasers to some surprises Micallef has planned for the show. Matt & Nicole reveal they have some big ones as well in what is shaping up to be a hell of a show this year. Dan talks about how Micallef used the past three years away from the show to innovate and change themselves to better this business and making their return in a better place is what Dan hopes will allow them to shine bright.
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The Smokin Tabacco Show: Meet Erin Holland of the Premium Cigar Association

Brought to you from the J.C. Newman Cigar Studio - This week on the show, we welcome Erin Holland to her first cigar podcast appearance to talk with us about the upcoming PCA 2022 Trade Show and Convention. Erin introduces herself and what has led her here and talks about her time at the PCA.
We ask Erin about what to expect for those attending the show. She talks about not only what to expect on the show floor but the off-show floor things that PCA has planned for the biggest week in the cigar industry. Tune in to hear more info about the show - especially I you are attending. Erin also gives some tips for those who plan on becoming members of the PCA before the show.
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The Smokin Tabacco Show: Dave Arlinghaus a.k.a Cigar Life Guy

Brought to you by J.C. Newman - This week on The Smokin Tabacco Show we welcome Jon into the studio in person to hang out with us and catch up. We welcome Dave Arlinghaus of Cigar Life Guy to learn more about him and what Cigar Life Guy is, including hoe life insurance can impact you as a cigar smoker and what he can do to help you get the best coverage and rates with insurance companies. Jon smokes an unbanded cigar that Matt picked out and tries to figure out what it is through some small hints before discovering what it is and feeling dumbfounded. Tune in to hear what it was! Don't forget to Like & Subscribe and visit www.smokintabacco.com for more news and updates.

Spare Notes Series #20 Part 1: PCA 2022 Pre-Game Show

Brought to you by Drew Estate: The Rebirth of Cigars - This week, we kick off the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show Pre-Show season festivities. We glance at the Cigar-Coop big board and talks about the most exciting standouts on their thus far. We talk about expected size and what we can expect to see as well as what he hopes to maybe see.
The topic of what a true collaboration is comes up and we discuss what qualifies. Some manufactures physically work together versus some who just license their names to others. Coop also brings up the conversation of Cigar Media vs Blogger and what that really means. Tune in for more and also don't forget to tune in to Part Two on June 25th at 9PM EST.
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The Smokin Tabacco Show: Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Cigars

This week we are back in the JC Newman Cigar Studios and Jon Carney and Matt reconnect after Jon's absence. They talk about the new cigar that Litto announced on the show a few weeks ago as well as some other projects that LFD has been working on. The boys talk about preparing for PCA and tease some shenanigans.
This week since there is no guest, the guys talk about some interesting topics or facts about cigars that maybe you haven't heard of. Some more unheard of than others. They also talk about Ligero and how it is harvested and used properly to roll a cigar.
In the news brought to you by Micallef Cigars, we talk about the upcoming open comment period to be held by the FDA on flavored cigars and the ban that the FDA is proposing on them. You can visit www.fightflavorbans.com to let your voice be heard and help stop this atrocity. Be sure to tune in next week, LIKE & SUBSCRIBE and as always visit www.smokintabacco.com

Spare Notes Series #19: Are PCA Exclusives Worth It?

Brought to you from the Drew Estate Cigar Studios - Spare Notes is back once again and we are beginning to creep into the PCA Trade Show season. This time Coop and Matt talk about the PCA Trade Show exclusive releases and discuss "Are They Worth It?" as well as what other pros and cons they actually bring to the trade show experience. 
We talk about the PCA setting up a page or portal on their website dedicated to media and helping retailers get connected to with people like us to get all the coverage and info from the trade show floor they may have missed. We touch upon the court hearings from earlier in the week and share our thoughts on what we see and think happening from that. Tune in to hear more and as always head over to www.smokintabacco.com for more news and content!

The Smokin Tabacco Show: New Kid On The Block Jeffery Amendola Returns

This week with Chris Monaco in the tattoo chair, Jeffery Amendola flys solo and returns to talk about Amendola Family Cigar Co. and updates us on how far they have come for a young brand and the new cigars they have released since the last time we have seen them. Jeff also tells us that a PCA return is a maybe right now with logistics holding them up form possibly coming back after a successful TPE in January.
Micallef News: United Cigars announces a 25th Anniversary humidor for Ambassador Fine Cigars that includes 10 Atabey, 10 Byron, 10 Bandolero and 10 of the new Alfonso cigars that are currently unreleased.
Room101 Top Three: Given the news of Ray Liotta's passing, Jeff shares with us his top three favorite mafia movies and even ranks The Godfather movie trilogy.
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The Smokin Tabacco Show: The 2022 CFCF Fundraiser Wrap Up Show With Cynthia & Carlito!

The 2022 Smokin Tabacco x Cigar Family Charitable Foundation Raffle has now ended. This year we wanted to beat last years amount of $7,000. We set a goal of $10,000. We hit $10,000 and then instantly hit $20,000 when we received an anonymous $10,000 donation. Then, the Fuente family asked us to extend it two weeks longer. They also vowed to match the final amount through the Fuente Family Foundation. We ended with $25,500 raised from the raffle and with the match from the Fuente family, that brings us to a grand total of $51,000.
On this special episode, Carlito, Cynthia, Coop, Jay Davis and Kim all join us to celebrate this amazing event and we list off all of the winners from the raffle. Stories are told and laughs are shared but we soak in the moment, look on that past and look towards the future. We will be back next year, but for now here is to all of you for donating. 
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The Smokin Tabacco Show: Andy Green’s Most Embarrassing Moments Working in the Industry!

This week at the J.C. Newman Cigar studio, Andy Green of Ashton Cigars joins us to talk about one of the most iconic brands in the business. Andy talks to us about what keeps Ashton a classic and timeless brand and what their plan is for the future. As always, Ashton will be attending PCA later this year. Last year, we saw the release of La Aroma de Cuba Pasion and Andy tells us a little bit more about that and other cigars in the La Aroma de Cuba line.
We give an update on our fundraiser which can be found here: https://go.rallyup.com/smokintabacco/Campaign/Details?fbclid=IwAR1UYPjjAlrSdd5BLPlKTV-Dm4mb-ZC2NGYuRwRm08UqyoKwCZ_ZgWWD4fA
Micallef News: Drew Estate announces new Phineas Gage H99 Lancero - Event only cigar. read more here: https://www.smokintabacco.com/blog-posts/mvhub2z3eo3evxbbiyu6mnu81a0cg1
During the Room101 Top 3, Andy shares with us his Cigar Industry Dream Team and also shares some of his most embarrassing moments from his past working in the business.
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