The Stogie Geeks Cigar Podcast
The show all about cigars and cigar smoking! Cigar reviews, including every price range, from new to vintage. Paul and Joe Hozempa talk about the latest cigar news, cigars we've smoked, and how-to segments. Its all about cigars! Geeks Kickin' Ash!
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SG #379 - Just Hangin' Out
04/21/2023
SG #379 - Just Hangin' Out
The stogies geeks are hangin' out this week, Jim McMurray makes a return! Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: Instagram: Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Show Notes:
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SG #378 - St. Patrick's Day Special with Jim McMurry
03/17/2023
SG #378 - St. Patrick's Day Special with Jim McMurry
We will talk about green cigars, drink whiskey, and interview Jim McMurry! Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: Instagram: Show Notes:
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SG #376 - Cigar Talk With Adrian Sanabria
03/17/2023
SG #376 - Cigar Talk With Adrian Sanabria
This week, Joe, Paul, Jason ABQ and guest Adrian Sanabria discuss what they have been smoking, we will have Cigar news, Stogie Geek Ratings, and stuff you might need to know! E-mail [email protected] or [email protected] with questions and comments! Full Show Notes: Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: Instagram: Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Show Notes:
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SG #375 - Andrew Thorp King
01/17/2023
SG #375 - Andrew Thorp King
This week the Stogie Geeks interview Andy Thorp King he’s a speaker, investor, spy novelist, an ex-bodybuilder, and serial entrepreneur. What’s one of his secrets to success? ….. Cigars! He started his music career managing big-name bands (like Hatebreed), before he created two of his own independent labels. Today, begin to learn, firsthand, all the principles Andy uses to coach his clients (without paying for all the coaching fees!) in His latest book FAILURE RULES! The 5 Rules of Failure for Entrepreneurs, Creatives, and Authentics. Facebook: Instagram: Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Show Notes:
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SG #374 - Cigar Talk & Blind Tasting #2
01/17/2023
SG #374 - Cigar Talk & Blind Tasting #2
Paul, Joe, Bill & Jason talk about the latest cigar news and topics while smoking a top-secret cigar provided by Jason in our blind tasting! Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: Instagram: Show Notes:
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SG #373 - Jason's Blind Tasting Challenge
01/05/2023
SG #373 - Jason's Blind Tasting Challenge
This week, Bill Brenner joins the stogie geeks as they take on Jason ABQ's WICKED blind cigar tasting challenge! Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks Show Notes: https://stogiegeeks.com/sg373
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SG #372 - PCA Says No Way, La Aurora, NFTs, Flavor Wheels, & "Purple Rain"
01/04/2023
SG #372 - PCA Says No Way, La Aurora, NFTs, Flavor Wheels, & "Purple Rain"
This week, we welcome back Joe "Hollywood" Hozempa and Jason ABQ join to talk what else? Stogies! E-mail [email protected] or [email protected] with questions and comments! Full Show Notes: Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: Instagram: Show Notes:
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SG #371 - Bands, Dry-boxing, Crazy Reviews!
11/29/2022
SG #371 - Bands, Dry-boxing, Crazy Reviews!
This week the nerdy Stogie Geeks crew talks about a new cutter, some new release cigars, glass top humidors, seco leaf, a cigar, err, two cigars in the same box that you can't smoke, and so much more! Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: Instagram: Show Notes:
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SG #370 - Baller Cigar Cutters, Smokin' on the Beach, & Are Expensive Lighters Worth It?
11/28/2022
SG #370 - Baller Cigar Cutters, Smokin' on the Beach, & Are Expensive Lighters Worth It?
This week, the Stogie Geeks smoke Lanceros and talk: Baller Cigar Cutters, Expensive Lighters worth it? Cypher 3311, Drew Estate, Don Lino Africa, Oliva Cigar Advent Calendar, Smokin' On the Beach, & more! Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks Show Notes: https://stogiegeeks.com/sg370
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SG #369 - Brian Desind, Privada Cigar Club
11/21/2022
SG #369 - Brian Desind, Privada Cigar Club
Privada Cigar Club was founded in 2017 by Brian and Ofelia Desind. It is an Orlando, Florida based premium cigar company that began with a monthly subscription model before branching into other forms of premium cigar retail. Privada Cigar Club remains the only truly RARE cigar of the month club and has since become legendary with over 18,000 monthly subscribers. In July 2020, Privada Cigar Club introduced a new venture called Limited Cigars Association, or LCA, which is the company’s initiative to revive brick and mortar premium cigars shops throughout the United States by sharing limited quantities of popular products on a monthly basis. Each shop in the LCA receives a small quantity of the featured cigar that is then advertised across Privada Cigar Club’s social media channels. The quantities typically sell out quickly. Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: Instagram: Show Notes:
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SG #368 - Recommendations, Big Cutters, & Cigars on Screen
04/05/2022
SG #368 - Recommendations, Big Cutters, & Cigars on Screen
On this episode of the Stogie Geeks Podcast: New Palio cutters, I miss Tatuaje RC 184s, Year of the Tiger, How [Not] To Choose a Cigar, Padron 95th, Cigar smoking TV and movie characters, what should I try next?, & more! Show Notes: Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: Instagram:
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SG #367 - Raising Prices, The Future Of Davidoff, Branding
03/08/2022
SG #367 - Raising Prices, The Future Of Davidoff, Branding
We talk about raising cigar prices, some cigars we've smoked, some we want to smoke, the future of Davidoff, interesting banding and more! Show Notes: Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: Instagram:
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The Nub - SG #366
01/27/2022
The Nub - SG #366
Damaged Cigars, Champagne, Torch Lighters and more with a cast of cigar smoking characters! Show Notes: Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: Instagram:
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Retrohaling Whiskey - SG #365
12/22/2021
Retrohaling Whiskey - SG #365
The Stogie Geeks crew talks about holiday gifts, cigars that age poorly, humidors and more! Show Notes: Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: Instagram:
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Humidors & Piranhas - SG #364
11/23/2021
Humidors & Piranhas - SG #364
This month we're smoking Fuente! Bring your favorite, or one of your favorite, Fuente cigars, and light that sucker up. Topics will include humidor maintenance for the long haul, really expensive humidors, holiday cocktails, delicious lamb, Alabama football cigar tradition, pairing that matter (or not), and having the worst luck. Show Notes: Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: Instagram:
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Great Things Happen - SG #363
06/07/2021
Great Things Happen - SG #363
This week, the Stogie Geeks Interview Michael Correia, owner of Regency Cigar Emporium about Regency Cigar Emporium becoming the First Cigar Retailer in the U.S. to Accept Cryptocurrency! Show Notes: To learn more visit: Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: Instagram:
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Solar Proof Hat - SG #362
05/20/2021
Solar Proof Hat - SG #362
This week, the Stogie Geeks Discuss sticks of the week with reviews and commentary, and Nelson will have some news stories along the way! Joe’s Sticks: Davidoff Yamasá The Arturo Fuente Best Seller Alec Bradley Black Market Esteli Nelson’s Sticks: Arturo Fuente Canones Illusione MJ12 Maduro K by Karen Berger Robusto Show Notes: Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: Instagram:
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Fabricated Distortion - SG #361
05/03/2021
Fabricated Distortion - SG #361
This week the Stogie Geeks Discuss Stogies of the Week with reviews and commentary, Nelson will have some news stories along the way. Tobacco Legislation (Jenkins, PACT , and new FDA proposed flavor ban). Nelson’s Sticks: Don Carlos Robusto Atabey Spiritus Lancero Tatuaje Avion 11 Grand Perfecto Joe’s Sticks: Viaje Phat Carolina Reaper CAO Arcana Mortal Coil Guardian Of The Farm Show Notes: Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: Instagram:
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Risky Business - SG #360
04/28/2021
Risky Business - SG #360
Abe Dababneh is the owner & founder of Smoke Inn, LLC., a retailer of premium cigars, tobacco products and accessories. Abe’s experience in the cigar business is represented by his 23 years as the owner of Smoke Inn®, growing from a single store in Tequesta to one of the largest retail cigar operations in Florida and the country. The Smoke Inn retail chain is now comprised of eleven locations, six wholly owned corporate locations and four licensee locations, stretching from Port St. Lucie to Margate. Abe has also built Smoke Inn into a strong web-based retail brand servicing cigar aficionados all over the world. Smokeinn.com was started in 2007 and has thrived as a direct result of Abe’s personal involvement and distinct marketing acumen. Show Notes: Visit: Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: Instagram:
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Take the Time - SG #359
04/21/2021
Take the Time - SG #359
This week the Stogie Geeks discuss with an unclear picture as to when the pandemic will end, we all need to focus on what we’ve learned from this difficult year and what we can do to improve business in the future. - A Pandemic Sales Plan. It's the Stogies of the Week with reviews and commentary, Nelson will have some news stories along the way. Nelson’s Sticks.... Espinosa Comfortably Numb Vol. 2 6x52 Toro Charter Oak Habano 6x52 Torpedo Dunbarton Tobacco Sobremesa 5.25X44 Corona Grande Joe’s Sticks.... ROJAS STREET TACOS Noel Rojas Bluebonnets Esteban Carreras Mr. Brownstone Show Notes: Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: Instagram:
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That Smells - SG #358
03/30/2021
That Smells - SG #358
This week, we welcome Jeff Gaston, in located rural southeastern Nebraska. Jeff is 34 years old with a career in Ultrasonic Inspection of metal materials, both manufactured and welded. GSTN Cigar was established in September of 2020 after Jeff complained about the design of an ashtray that his wife had gifted him. She told him to create his own, he did, and the company was born. They produce handcrafted cigar ashtrays from woods such as Walnut, Appalachian maple, Northern Pine, and Curly Cherry that sell both domestically and internationally. Two interesting facts about Jeff is that he only has one eye due to Glaucoma, and lost most of his taste buds when he was a child, which makes finding the right cigar a true journey. In the Second Segment, sticks of the week with reviews and commentary, Nelson will have some news stories along the way! Drew’s Sticks.... Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Co- the Oscar Maduro 5X50 Robusto Diamond Crown Maximus No.6 Double Robusto Espinosa Habano No. 4 5.5x50 Nelson’s Sticks.... AVO Syncro Ritmo South America 7x54 Charter Oak Maduro 6x52 Joe’s Sticks.... The Black Label Trading Royalty Esteban Carreras Mr. Brownstone The CAO Zócalo Show Notes: Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: Instagram: Visit:
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Punch It, Light It, Smoke It! - SG #357
03/19/2021
Punch It, Light It, Smoke It! - SG #357
This week, the Stogie Geeks interview Steve Boik the owner of Frontline Cigars based out of the western suburbs of Chicago. Started the business in 2019 off a cigar they used to hand out at events for their cigar club. The Blue Line Cigar Club was established in 2017 to help out injured or sick police officers. Fast forward to 2019, started a charity after raising funds for seven police officer families, started Help the Heroes Foundation, a 501c3 helping injured or sick first responders and military. Started the cigar business shortly after and they both work hand in hand. Bill DeLisi will provide insight on the current state of Cuban Cigars, he will also discuss the past 15 years of the Cuban Cigar Industry, Business projections and what we can expect over the next 3-5 years will be discussed. Show Notes: Visit: Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: Instagram:
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This Kid Rocks - SG #356
03/16/2021
This Kid Rocks - SG #356
This week, the Stogie Geeks interview Lace A. Wilson, CEO of Boss Bear Creative, the Big Ash Smoke Book. The #1 traditional, customizable cigar journal, log and tracker for cigar smokers of all types. Packed with special resources, built with archival quality materials, and hand-crafted for heirloom quality. Visit: IG/FB: @thebigashsmokebook The Stogie Geeks review some of the sticks they've had over the past week! Drew’s Sticks.... Four Kicks Capa Especial Robusto Davidoff Nicaragua Joe’s Sticks.... Caldwell Lost & Found Swollen Co & Caldwell Lost & Found PEPPER CREAM SODA Show Notes: Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: Instagram:
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Farmy Leather Nuts - SG #355
03/02/2021
Farmy Leather Nuts - SG #355
This week, the Stogie Geeks interview Brad Berko, Managing Director, Bahama Mamas Company. Bahama Mamas, LLC is headquartered in Charlotte, NC with offices in Las Vegas NV. They are part of the Potomac Tobacco Group. Visit: In the Second Segment, sticks of the week with reviews and commentary, Nelson will have some news stories along the way. Drew’s Sticks: Ramon Allones Small Club Petit Corona Alec & Bradley Kintsugi Robusto Drew Estate: Liga Privada Year of the Rat Nelson’s Sticks: 99AJ Fernandez Last Call Maduro 5x46 Davidoff Winston Churchill Late Hour 5x52 Robusto HVC 500 Anniversary Selectos 5 5/8 x46 Corona Gorda Joe’s Sticks: Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Robusto Diamond Crown Pyramid No. 7 Caldwell Lost & Found Scooby Snax Corona Habano Show Notes: Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: Instagram:
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Ghost Stories & Chicken Wings - SG #354
02/11/2021
Ghost Stories & Chicken Wings - SG #354
This week the Stogie Geeks discuss the New Plan for big events and shows. As we start month 11 now since the start of C-19, business has to move on as best it can. Like we said in March of 2020, things will change and not go back. 2021 will be the time for new formats and more online/ virtual experiences for all. Joe and Drew will break it down, and the number of chicken wings consumed on Super Bowl Sunday is expected to hit a record 1.4B, according to the National Chicken Council. Put Joe down for 29 how many will Drew have? Show Notes : Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: Instagram:
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Leonor Abzaradel, Nova Cigar - SG #353
02/09/2021
Leonor Abzaradel, Nova Cigar - SG #353
This week, the Stogie Geeks interview Leonor Abzaradel - CEO Platinum Nova Cigar. Her first exposure to the cigar industry was when she applied and started working at Club Macanudo in New York City, through hard work and determination, rose to the position of assistant manager. Always wanting to learn more about the cigar industry and the retail aspect of it she went to work for Nat Sherman Townhouse under the leadership of Michael Herklots. Approximately a year later she was offered the position as assistant manager for Casa de Montecristo in New York City and was in charge of overseeing the day to day operation of two locations. Show Notes: Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: Instagram:
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More Defined - SG #352
01/22/2021
More Defined - SG #352
This week, Joe will discuss the most sought out list in the cigar industry. Cigar Aficionado’s Top 25 of 2020, thoughts and commentary will be in order. This will all be done while enjoying the #1 rated stick of 2020 of course and some drinks…. Cheers! Show Notes: Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: Instagram:
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Whacked Out - SG #351
01/20/2021
Whacked Out - SG #351
This week, Nelson and Joe Demonstrate the effects of how the wrapper, binder, and filler are super important on the overall flavor of a premium cigar. To accomplish this, we have John Troiano from Alec Bradley Cigar Company here in studio to walk us through this process. Together we will be smoking the different components of the cigar and discussing what flavors we are each getting when they are separated. We will break it all down for you if you never been to a blending demonstration, this is a great place to start, and I am sure Nelson will have some Cigar News! Show Notes: Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: Instagram:
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Stick Chasers - SG #350
12/18/2020
Stick Chasers - SG #350
This week, Nelson and Joe interview CigarMan Andy! Towards the end of the segment, Joe and Nelson discuss some upcoming events to look forward to with Stogie Geeks in 2021! Show Notes: Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: Instagram:
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Positive Vibes - SG #349
12/11/2020
Positive Vibes - SG #349
This week, Drew, Nelson, and Joe discuss the interesting year we call 2020 and what they are looking forward to happening in the premium cigar industry in 2021. Predictions, brand excitement, potential product launches will all be discussed. Each host will deliver what brands they are looking forward to making moves in 2021! Show Notes: Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: Instagram:
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