On episode 30, we welcome Pete Johnson from Tatuaje Cigars. We will talk music, cigars, and much more. Don't forget to visit https://HowBoutThatCigar.com and thanks for listening! #HBTCigar #HowBoutThatCigar #Cigars #PremiumCigars #TatuajeCigars #HavanaCellars #CigarPodcast #CigarShow #HBTCLive #PremiumTobacco #CigarLife #CigarCulture #BOTL #SOTL #ISmokeCigars #BurnCigarsNotBridges #semperincendium
Oct 16, 2019•1 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 30
On episode 29, we welcome Juan Cancel and Kevin Keithan from Cubariqueño Cigar Company. We talk about Protocol and Sir Robert Peel, and lots of other subjects. Visit https://HowBoutThatCigar.com and thanks for listening! #HBTCigar #HowBoutThatCigar #Cigars #PremiumCigars #ProtocolCigars #CigarPodcast #CigarShow #HBTCLive #PremiumTobacco #CigarLife #CigarCulture #BOTL #SOTL #ISmokeCigars #BurnCigarsNotBridges #semperincendium
Oct 09, 2019•1 hr 44 min•Season 1Ep. 29
On Episode 28, we welcome Mike Bellody from MLB Cigar Ventures to HBTC Live. We will discuss the cigar brand, the blends, and a few interesting non-cigar subjects. Be sure to visit https://HowBoutThatCigar.com and thanks for listening! #HBTCigar #HowBoutThatCigar #Cigars #PremiumCigars #MLBCigarVentures #MLBCigars #PLMSeries #PremiumTobacco #CigarLife #CigarCulture #BOTL #SOTL #ISmokeCigars #BurnCigarsNotBridges
Oct 02, 2019•1 hr 59 min•Season 1Ep. 28
We are so fortunate to spend some time talking to Jeff Borysiewicz from Florida Sun Grown Tobacco Farm and Corona Cigar Company on Episode 27! Jeff is a big name in the world of premium cigars. From retail, farming, legislative, and more, Jeff knows about it. Please visit us at https://HowBoutThatCigar.com and thanks for listening! #HBTCigar #HowBoutThatCigar #Cigars #PremiumCigars #FloridaSunGrown #FSGTobacco #CoronaCigar #PremiumTobacco #CigarLife #CigarCulture #BOTL #SOTL #ISmokeCigars #BurnC...
Sep 25, 2019•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Mike Szczepankiewicz from Cigar Hustler joins us on on Episode 26 of How Bout That Cigar LIVE! What do we talk about? Who knows? Powstanie, Cigar Hustler, Bang, Nica Sueño, Slapdicks, Poland... every possible subject is on the table. Listen and find out. Don't forget to visit https://HowBoutThatCigar.com for the latest. Thanks for listening! #HBTCigar #HowBoutThatCigar #Cigars #PremiumCigars #CigarPodcast #CigarShow #HBTCLive #CigarHustler #Powstanie #NicaSueno #PremiumTobacco #CigarLife #CigarC...
Sep 18, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 26
On episode 25, we welcome Mr. Steve Saka from Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. Steve shares a lot of great information with us about tobacco and blending. We also talk a little sports and as always we have the useless fact of the week, and Numero de los Muertos. Thanks for listening, and please go to https://howboutthatcigar.com for the latest! HBTCigar #HowBoutThatCigar #Cigars #PremiumCigars #CigarPodcast #CigarShow #HBTCLive #SteveSaka #SakaSquatch #DTTCigars #SinCompromiso #PremiumTobacco DTTC...
Sep 11, 2019•2 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 25
W had to make a programming change right before this episode went live, so Garret and I improvised on the fly and talked about a variety of cigar related topics. Thanks for listening! Remember to visit https://HowBoutThatCigar.com #HBTCigar #HowBoutThatCigar #Cigars #PremiumCigars #CigarPodcast #CigarShow #HBTCLive #PremiumTobacco #CigarLife #CigarCulture #BOTL #SOTL #ISmokeCigars #BurnCigarsNotBridges #semperincendium
Sep 04, 2019•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 24
On Episode 23, we welcome Skip Martin, one of the founders of RoMa Craft Tobac. We will see what's in the works at their factory in Esteli, Nicaragua (Nica Sueño). We also talk cigars and social media, and maybe dive into the subject of the PCA. No subject is off limits! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to visit https://HowBoutThatCigar.com #HBTCigar #HowBoutThatCigar #Cigars #PremiumCigars #SmokeRoMa #CigarWeasel #Manbacco #Tasteosterone #PremiumTobacco #CigarLife #CigarCulture #BOTL #SOTL #I...
Aug 28, 2019•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 23
On episode 22 we welcome our special guest, Michael Giannini to the show. Michael has been in the premium tobacco business for nearly 40 years, and now serves as the General Manager and Creative Director for Ventura Cigar Company. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to visit https://HowBoutThatCigar.com #HBTCigar #HowBoutThatCigar #Cigars #PremiumCigars #VenturaCigar #ArchetypeCigars #PSyKoSEVEN #PremiumTobacco #CigarLife #CigarCulture #BOTL #SOTL #ISmokeCigars #BurnCigarsNotBridges...
Aug 21, 2019•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 22
On episode 21, we are pleased to welcome Rob Gagner from Boveda Inc. to talk about the Boveda products that are designed specifically to benefit the premium cigar community. We will also find out a bit about Rob and his role with the company. As always we have the useless fact of the week and Numero de los Muertos! Please like, share, and subscribe. Don't forget to visit https://HowBoutThatCigar.com Thanks for listening! #HBTCigar #HowBoutThatCigar #Boveda #Cigars #PremiumCigars #PremiumTobacco ...
Aug 14, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 21
On Episode 20 of How Bout That Cigar, we spend some time with Robert and Sharon Holt from Southern Draw Cigars - Join us and see what is going on with Southern Draw Cigars in 2019 and beyond. Thanks for listening! Please rate us 5 stars and subscribe! And don't forget to visit https://HowBoutThatCigar.com #HBTCigar #HowBoutThatCigar #sdcigars #SouthernDrawCigars #Cigars #PremiumCigars #PremiumTobacco #CigarLife #CigarCulture #BOTL #SOTL #ISmokeCigars #BurnCigarsNotBridges #semperincendium...
Aug 08, 2019•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 20
On Episode 19, we are joined by Jesse Mariut and Steve Gherebean. They are the filmmakers behind Hand Rolled: A Film About Cigars and they have put so much passion into this project. We are honored to have them on the show. The film is a history lesson, government exposé, and family documentary all in one. The film is available for rent/purchase on iTunes, Amazon, and soon will be on Google Play. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to visit How Bout That Cigar for the latest news and product ...
Aug 02, 2019•51 min•Season 1Ep. 19
On Episode 18, we discuss some common problems we all experience as cigar smokers and things we can do to solve them. From a tight draw, to a lighter that won't light, to fixing a cracked or unraveling cigar, to getting more flavor enjoyment out of your cigars. All this, and as always we will have useless facts of the week and Numero de los Muertos. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to visit https://HowBoutThatCigar.com #HBTCigar #HowBoutThatCigar #Cigars #PremiumCigars #PremiumTobacco #Cig...
Jul 25, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Live from FatAsh Cigar Lounge Ashland, KY we are honored to cover the National Release Party for the Session from CAO Cigars! We spend some time talking to Tom Fulks from Fat Ash, and we also talk with Rick Rodriguez, the Master Blender at CAO. We also have some nice surprises along the way. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to join the email list at https://HowBoutThatCigar.com #HBTCigar #HowBoutThatCigar #CAOCigars #CAOSession #FatAshKY #Cigars #PremiumCigars #PremiumTobacco #CigarLife #C...
Jul 22, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 17
On Episode 16 (our longest and most in-depth episode yet), we welcome our first remote guest! Bear Duplisea from El Oso Fumar Takes and Cigar-Coop Prime Time Special Edition joins us live from Euless, Texas! Bear gives us the rundown on the pros and cons of IPCPR 2019, and what to look forward to as the organization is reborn into the PCA. There are also a few current events to cover, and of course the useless fact of the week and Numero de los Muertos. Please subscribe and rate us 5 stars if yo...
Jul 10, 2019•2 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 16
How Bout That Cigar - Episode 15. On this episode, we smoke some AVO cigars and talk about Social Media and how it relates to cigars. There are also a few current events to cover, and of course the useless fact of the week and Numero de los Muertos. Please subscribe and rate the podcast. Thanks for listening! https://HowBoutThatCigar.com #HBTCigar #HowBoutThatCigar #Cigars #PremiumCigars #PremiumTobacco #CigarLife #CigarCulture #BOTL #SOTL #ISmokeCigars #BurnCigarsNotBridges #CigarShow #CigarPod...
Jul 03, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 15
On this episode we enjoy some favorites from Drew Estate and learn about cigar storage options. As always we have the useless fact of the week and Numero de los Muertos. Please subscribe and rate the podcast. Find the latest in cigar reviews and news at https://HowBoutThatCigar.com #HBTCigar #HowBoutThatCigar #Cigars #PremiumCigars #PremiumTobacco #CigarLife #CigarCulture #BOTL #SOTL #ISmokeCigars #BurnCigarsNotBridges #CigarShow #CigarPodcast #CigarShow #HBTCLive...
Jun 26, 2019•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 14
It's lucky Episode 13, and we enjoy the Casa Favilli Robusto from Mombacho Cigars while we discuss the great Myths of the Cigar World. There are also a few current events to cover, and of course the useless fact of the week and Numero de los Muertos. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to visit https://HowBoutThatCigar.com and sign up for email alerts so you don't miss anything from HBTC! #HBTCigar #HowBoutThatCigar #Cigars #PremiumCigars #PremiumTobacco #CigarLife #CigarCulture #BOTL #SOTL #ISmo...
Jun 19, 2019•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 13
On episode 12, we smoke the new Las Calaveras EL 2019 from Crowned Heads. Our main discussion topic this week is budget smokes, from online retailers, auction sites, and your local Brick and Mortar shop. As always, we have the useless fact of the week, and Numero de los Muertos. Be sure to visit https://HowBoutThatCigar.com for the latest in reviews and consumer news. Thanks for listening!
Jun 12, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 12
On episode 11, we smoke the Tyrannical Buc Maduro from Jas Sum Kral Cigars. We talk about pros/cons of the Brick and Mortar cigar shop versus online retailers. The useless facts of the week deal with strange laws, and as always... Números de los Muertos is a killer. Please subscribe and rate the podcast. Thanks for listening!
Jun 05, 2019•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 11
On this episode, we smoke the CAO Amazon Basin, finish our discussion on popular wrapper leaves, and talk about some of the characteristics that make each of them unique. As always, we have the useless fact of the week and Numero de los Muertos. Be sure to subscribe to the Podcast, and visit https://HowBoutThatCigar.com to sign up for email alerts so you can be the first to know. Thanks for listening!
May 30, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This episode was recorded live at Big Apple Cigar and Pipe in Forest Lake, MN. We talked to Eric Josten, the owner of the shop, and Rick from Oliva Cigars about the industry and Oliva as a brand. We also talk with Andrew about his recent Cigar Destination article on HBTC. As always, we have the useless fact of the day, and Números de los Muertos. Thanks for listening!
May 22, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 9
On this episode, we talk about the loss of the great Tim Conway. We focus on a few popular wrapper leaves and talk about some of the characteristics that make each of them unique. Be sure to subscribe to the Podcast, and visit https://HowBoutThatCigar.com to sign up for email alerts so you can be the first to know. Thanks for listening!
May 16, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 8
On this episode, we smoke the Court Reserve XVIII from Crowned Heads and talk about candy bars. You read that right... Candy bars! As always, we have the useless fact of the week, and Numero de los Muertos.
May 08, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 7
On this episode we smoke the Tatuaje Black Label, talk about big vs small cigar companies, the useless fact of the day, texting and driving, and this week's notable smokeables.
Apr 24, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Today we smoke the Vegas Cubanas Coronas by Don Pepin. We talk about Tiger's comeback at Augusta, and the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral. We also spend some time talking about the strong start to the 2019 season for the MN Twins. Finally, your weekly dose of useless knowledge.
Apr 19, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 4
On this episode, we smoke the Cromagnon from Roma Craft Tobac, and Matt whines about how busy he is. We also talk Final Four, some cigar industry news, and our weekly dose of useless knowledge.
Apr 19, 2019•52 min•Season 1Ep. 3
On this episode we talk about how we met. We also talk about what 'Consumer Focused' means. We did have some network problems and you will hear a couple restarts so thanks for understanding. As always, check us out at https://HowBoutThatCigar.com
Apr 18, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In episode 001, we just wanted to give you a chance to get to know us. We spend some time walking through our scoring process, and we enjoy a cigar called The Gent from Cornelius & Anthony.
Feb 20, 2019•54 min•Season 1Ep. 1