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The Smokin Tabacco Show: Sebastian Decoppet of Cavalier Cigars

Brought to you by J.C. Newman - On tonight's show, we welcome Sebastian Decoppet of Cavalier Geneve Cigars to talk to us about the brand and the new Inner Circle which we are smoking on this episode! We talk about the 2022 PCA trade show and convention and find out what Sebastian's opinion of the show was. He fills us in on what is to come in the next year and talks about going to TPE in February.
We announce the winners of our PCA giveaway brought to you by Drew Estate: The Rebirth of Cigars. We also announce our NEXT giveaway featuring two bags of the Sasquatch Poo and ONE Unicorn cigar brought to you by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust!
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Spare Notes Series #21: 2022 Post-PCA Trade Show Episode!

Brought to you by Drew Estate: The Rebirth of Cigars - This week, Matt and Coop are back from Las Vegas after another Premium Cigar Association Trade Show and Convention. It was perhaps one of the best trade shows in the last five years. Matt and Coop do into a recap of what they likes, what they didn't like, who got COVID from super spreader event and who didn't. The boys also cover thoughts on future trade show locations and host cities, the FDA Ruling form last week as well as the General/Fuente lawsuit currently unfolding in court. Tune in for more and don't forget to Like & Subscribe and visit www.smokintabacco.com for more coverage from PCA 2022 and news from the industry.

The Smokin Tabacco Show: 2022 PCA Re-cap Show

Brought to you by J.C. Newman - This week, Matt and Jon join forces to talk bout the 2022 PCA Trade Show and Convention. They recap what they liked and disliked, what changes the PCA should make and the potential for the "Big Four" to return. They also talk about the potential for the relocation of the show to New Orleans. 
Jon gets into the current legal battle between Arturo Fuente and General Cigar over the use of the "X" on the CAO band.
Matt showcases some photos from the PCA trade show and Jon gets more in depth over the new cigars and ashtrays that LFD showcased at the show. He also went over how they as a company performed. Matt and Jon later discussed some of the other brands that showcased some interesting products.
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The Smokin Tabacco Show: The 2022 PCA Pre-Game Round Table!

Brought to you by J.C. Newman - This week, we are joined by Matt and Garrett of How Bout That Cigar, Bear Duplisea of El Oso Fumar, and our Spare Notes co-host, William Cooper wearing the Cigar-Coop title tonight. On this show we celebrate the upcoming 2022 PCA Trade Show and Convention next week and hold a round table discussion on things we anticipate seeing. We talk about who is going, what's going to be showcased, who might be coming back. We share some memories of last year's show and talk about the non-show related stuff we will be getting into this year.
Once again, Matt teases a big announcement from Smokin Tabacco which won't be revealed until sometime next week. Stay tuned for more on that. Don't forget to Like & Subscribe and as always visit www.smokintabacco.com for more news from the industry and our 2022 PCA Trade Show coverage.
NOTE: There will be NO SHOW next week while the team is in Las Vegas.

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