The Cigar Authority
THE CIGAR AUTHORITY (TCA) is a weekly CIGAR PODCAST featuring guest interviews from tobacco growers, cigar makers and manufacturers, CIGAR NEWS and CIGAR REVIEWS. Join TCA for the longest lasting cigar podcast, voted The Ambassadors of Cigars by Cigar Journal Magazine, Voted the Top 10 Educational Podcasts by Podbean 4 years in a row and the most Listened to Cigar Podcast in the World and on the Internet. For you, THE CIGAR AUTHORITY, The Authority on everything Cigars. Listen to The Cigar Authority before you spend your good money on what could be a bad cigar or a great cigar. Whether you’re...
It’s All Greek to Me - Mediterra Cigars
It’s All Greek to Us on The Cigar Authority! This week, Nick & Anthony Ambeliotis of Mediterra Cigars join us LIVE in studio! We’ll dive into their journey in the cigar industry, how their Greek heritage inspired the creation of Mediterra Cigars, and what sets their luxury cigar brand apart. Plus, we’ll light up Mediterra Cigars during the show!
Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them.
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Dave is off to the TAA - The After Show
On today's After Show, Dave is heading down to this year's TAA gathering. What does he expect? How does it work, and how does he think it can improve?
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Horror at the Cigar Factory!
This week on The Cigar Authority, it’s Horror in The Cigar Factory with Abe Flores Owner of PDR Cigars! Join Abe as we discuss the scary side of cigar manufacturing while smoking the PDR El Vinyl Cuvee
Robusto.
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JC Newman Personal Reserve Cigars - The After Show
On today’s After Show, Gene Haines, The American Room Production Manager, joins Ed to talk about JC Personal Reserve program. Ed had cigars made for his 65th birthday celebration.
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Cigar Trip to Europe Recap
This week on The Cigar Authority, we recap our trip to Europe! Dave & Mr. J are back in the mother country to discuss their trip to Spain & Italy. Hear all about behind the scenes of Italy show & their trip to Madrid, Spain to visit the Selected Tobacco Factory while smoking Big Sky Big Horn.
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Behind the Scenes of Toscano Factory Trip - The After Show
On today’s After Show, Dave and Jonathan are on their own. Ed was busy setting up for the podcast in the factory. Dave and Jonathan share some stories of the trip to Italy.
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The Cigar Authority Visits Toscano in Lucca, Italy
This week we have a special edition of The Cigar Authority live from Italy! We are at the Toscano Factory in Lucca, Italy! Learn all about and smoke Toscano cigars & see if the guys are enjoying the Italian life! We talk to Stefano Mariotti and learn about the past, present and future of Toscano cigars.
Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them.
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Cigar Expo Messages from Attendees - The After Show
On today’s After Show, we are playing back the messages that were left by people who attended. Did they enjoy themselves? Did they have any suggestions for improvement?
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The Cigar Authority Hits the Road
This week on The Cigar Authority, the guys talk about taking the show on the road! TCA is hitting the road next week to head across the pond to Europe. 10 Days, Two Countries, One Podcast! Hear all about what to expect while we smoke La Gianna in the first hour.
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2026 Cigar Expo Recap - The After Show
On this special, live edition of The After Show, we talk about the 2026 New England Cigar Expo. We'll share some stories and behind the scene happenings.
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2026 New England Cigar Expo Show AFTER DARK
This week on The Cigar Authority, it's The 2026 Expo Show After Dark! The 2026 New England Cigar Expo has just ended & the guys have a lot to say about it! What went wrong, & maybe even what went right! We will smoke Tatanka in the first hour.
Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them.
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No More Cuban Cigars in Germany?
On todays After Show, we discuss Intertabac taking place in Germany, while the supply of Cuban cigars has been suddenly cut off.
Getting Ready for the New England Cigar Expo
This week on The Cigar Authority, we’re getting ready for The New England Cigar Expo 2026! The expo is just one week away & Dave breaks down what ticket holders can expect at this years event! We’ll smoke Broadway by Crowned Heads in the first hour.
Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them.
Is Comedy Better Now or Was it Better Then? - The After Show
On today’s After Show, Tony V joins us to talk about comedy. He’s been doing standup comedy for over 40 years, so he can help us decide whether it was better then or now.
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How to Do a Cigar Event
This week on The Cigar Authority, we teach you how to do a cigar event with Michael & Kathy from Catelli Cigar Company! From cigar events big to small we cover them all & show you how to have a successful one while smoking Catelli Modella Habano Toro.
Is It Time for the Changing of the Guards in the Cigar Industry? - The After Show
This week on The Cigar Authority, we ask what's the best time to light up a cigar!? We are joined by Emilio Ferri of Arnold Andre Cigar as we try to answer this age old question & launch the new full line of Independence Cigars!
Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them.
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<...The Best Time to Light a Cigar
This week on The Cigar Authority, we ask what's the best time to light up a cigar!? We are joined by Emilio Ferri of Arnold Andre Cigar as we try to answer this age old question & launch the new full line of Independence Cigars!
Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them.
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What’s the Latest Cigar News? - The After Show
On today’s After Show, we are talking about some of the latest cigar news. There are things going on that you might want to know about.
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Micallef Orange Cigar Launch
This week on The Cigar Authority, we welcome back Amanda Micallef of Micallef Cigars! This time to launch the latest addition to the Micallef Color Series Micallef Orange! Join us us as we learn about the newest & final addition to the line & look back on what's changed since the start with Micallef Black just a few years ago!
Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them.
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What’s The Cigar Authority Up To? - The After Show
On today’s After Show, Dave talks about the upcoming calendar for the show. What are we doing and where are we going?
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The Cigar Spelling Bee!
This week on The Cigar Authority, it's The Cigar Spelling Bee! Who is the ultimate Cigar Wordsmith!? Tune in to find out! We will smoke Plasencia Reserva Original & Launch the Bandolero Firecracker!
Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them.
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The Cigar Authority Has 1200 Episodes - The After Show
On today’s After Show, we talk about what’s next for The Cigar Authority. Is it time to stop?
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Life and Cigars in Havana City, Cuba
This week on The Cigar Authority, we learn about life in Havana City Cuba with Reinier Lorenzo, Owner of HVC Cigars & blender of The World's Strongest Cigar! Reinier takes us through what it's like growing up in Havana & we launch return of The World's Strongest Cigar!
Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them.
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Is Cannabis the New Competition for Premium Cigars?
On today’s After Show, Dave is at it again. He is sill trying to make the case that cannabis is affecting cigar sales.
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The Cigar Guys Behind the Cigar Guy
This week on The Cigar Authority, we talk about the guys behind The Cigar Guy with Eric Newman, Owner of JC Newman Cigars! We all know some of the big names in the cigar world but we don't hear about the key people behind the scenes who make it all work. Lets chat with Eric about some of the key cogs of the business you probably don't know while smoking Sarzedas & relaunching Diamond Crown Maximus!
Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them.
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Cigar Backup Plan - The After Show
On today’s After Show, we talk about why cigar manufacturers in Nicaragua need a Plan B. Besides the tariffs, the political situation is tenuous.
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Cigar Etiquette 2.0
This week on The Cigar Authority, we're going back to school for Cigar Etiquette 2.0 with Didier Benitah Owner of Didier Cigars! It's been awhile since our first cigar etiquette lesson & who better than luxury cigar brand founder + fashion industry veteran Didier Benitah to give us a refresher course! We will smoke Didier in the first hour!
Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them.
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The Latest on Cigar Tariffs - The After Show
On today’s After Show, we talk about the latest developments on cigar tariffs. The landscape keeps changing, and we will keep you up to date.
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The Cigar Industry Food Chain
This week on The Cigar Authority, we figure out the Cigar Industry Food-Chain with Ernesto Perez-Carrillo III of Casa Carrillo Cigars! Which cigar brands or companies reign supreme at the top of the chain? Tune in to find out while we smoke Casa Carrillo Encore Majestic & launch the new Encore Noir II!
Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them.
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Are Celebrity Cigars Here to Stay? - The After Show
On today’s After Show, we talk about a new Texas law that restricts the use of celebrity images, cartoon characters, food etc. How will this affect companies?
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Cigars We Will Never Smoke Again
This week on The Cigar Authority, we give our Cigar Anti-Bucket List, with Francisco Almonte of DBL Cigars! There's plenty of cigars everyone chases but what are the cigars we plan on never smoking again? We discuss our choices & why while we smoke DBL with Francisco!
Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them.
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Generational Cigar Bans - The After Show
On today’s After Show, we are discussing generational Cigar Bans. These seem to be gaining traction. How serious is this?
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Women of the Cigar Industry
This week on The Cigar Authority, we discuss the Women of the Cigar Industry with Agnes of United Cigars & The Ash Heels Podcast! Agnes tells us about her experiences in the cigar world while we smoke Bentley White & Adventura!
Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them.
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AI and Cigars - The After Show
On today’s After Show, we are talking AI and cigars. More people are using AI to research cigars. What are they finding?
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4th of July Cigar Party
This week on The Cigar Authority, it's a special 4th of July edition of TCA from Dave's Backyard! Dave has let the guys into Garofalo Family Compound to kick back & relax this holiday weekend to talk cigars while enjoying Garofalo La Famiglia Sun Grown. Let's see how long until he throws out Mr. J!
Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them.
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Brick and Mortar Only Cigar Releases - The After Show
On today’s After Show, we talk about cigar releases that only go to Brick and Mortar stores. There are other industries where this happens. Why isn’t it more common in the cigar industry?
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Cigars That Sell Over Sticker Price
This week on The Cigar Authority, we're talking about cigars that sell over the sticker price with Tom Zbyrad of Zino Cigars! Believe it or not there are cigars that actually sell for more than their suggested retail price! Why would someone buy an over priced cigar & why would a retailer sell one? We find out while we smoke Camacho Connecticut Toro.
Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them.
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History of Firecracker Cigars - The After Show
On today’s After Show, we cover the storied history of Firecracker Cigars. How did it get to be what it is today?
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Two Cigars - One Family
This week on The Cigar Authority, it's our Father's Day Show featuring Rafael & Carlos Nodal! Rafael is the Owner & Founder of Aging Room Cigars + his son Carlos has joined the family business and owns his own company Ultimate Cigars! We discuss this father/son' duo what it's like working in the same industry but separately while smoking Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua & Ultimate No. 10!
Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them.
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Do You Smoke Different Cigars When You’re Alone? - The After Show
On today’s After Show, we talk about whether people smoke different cigars in public and private? We’re going to try to figure this out.
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