Beyond the Humidor

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Noel Edwards. Larry, Greg, and Scott smoke the Rocky Patel Edge Sumatra and blow good smoke to a recently departed friend, Noel Edwards. Greg also shares a story from his recent trip to Idaho and Anthony suggests a new segment for the show.

Scott is away so, Larry and Greg try a very budget-friendly stick that proves that low price does not always mean low quality.

Greg has cigar news and fan mail, this week's camping trip got rained out, and Gorilla shares his upcoming road trip plans and the value of having a "4am Friend."

Josh Habursky, chief lobbyist of the PCA, joins us again to talk about the continued struggles and recent victories in the constant back and forth between the world of legislation and premium cigars.

WE TURNED THE CAMERA ON THIS TIME!

The guys are joined once again by The General from Gen X Talks. We talk about his recent meet and greet in Vegas, more going up stories from Larry and The General, and stories from Bakersfield. All that and more on this episode of Beyond the Humidor!

Anthony has come to the show with a useful question. How does one re-season disused desk-top humidor? Greg, Scott, and Larry offer guidance (and a little bullshit) on the subject and share their favorite cigars from the previous year.

We chat about our holidays and discuss the 2023 cigar import numbers. What are you looking forward to in 2024?

Join the guys for a low key Christmas Eve. Santa has another a holiday message and the Camera Gorilla is sick. We share some of our favorite cigar gifts and smokes we wish we had this Christmas. Merry Christmas from Scott, Larry, Greg, & Anthony!

Derek from Texas sent us some cigars to try out and once again it is time to discuss the latest in cigar gifts for Christmas. What is the best or worst cigar gift you have been given? Let us know to be featured on the next episode!

Larry, Scott, and Greg answer their fan mail, more Cigar News, and the guys question the advances of A.I. Art. Send in your fan mail at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

Larry is smoking 25 year old sticks, Gorilla saw an eclipse and there is cigar news a plenty!

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Our 100th episode …

The guys are smoking the Domain Rouge and drinking some good whiskey. We get a final update from Larry's wife's homebrewed beer and then things go downhill from there... we hope you are not flying while listening to this.

Joining us on this weeks show is Sammy Ceran of Supreme Tobacco of Haiti! We talk about the Haitian tobacco tradition and the company's entry into the cigar world with the Bohekio line. We also hear some tidbits from Greg's time at Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival.

Greg has some very special "Bourbon" to share with the guys and we smoke the new 2012 Sumatra by Oscar Valladares.

The week the guys are smoking the Room 101 Teufel Hund and talking whisky, Cigar Bid shenanigans, and some PCA cigar legislation updates.

Greg shares the most notable cigars from PCA and Larry, Scott, and Anthony share their home brewing class experience.

The guys discuss the merits of keeping a cigar journal, Scott and Greg's trip to Idaho, and that GOD DAMN SUBMARINE!

Sam Hoffman, owner of the up and coming cigar shop "Just the Tip" and Co-Host of the Cigar Junkies podcast joins us for a feature length full of laughs, one liners, and stories from starting a shop, PCA, and beyond!

Cigar broker Matt Sas joins us to discuss his line of work.

John Fazzi, territory manager for Kristoff Cigars, joins us again to talk about their latest release, the Guardrail! John also shares some of his recent and upcoming travels and events and the guys share their thoughts about dogs and dog owners.

The Loomis Cigar Cartel is joined by Josh Evarts, owner of The Vault cigar lounge of Meridian Idaho. Josh shares his stories of joining the cigar industry, the cigar culture around Boise, and the origins of Cigar Don Williams!

Greg went to Idaho... again. Larry comes clean about his addiction to cigar paraphernalia and the U.S. Imported a CRAPTON of cigars last year!

Dan Harrison of Danny Deez Cigars joins us to discuss his cigar and coffee lines! Greg also shares some updates from the great state of Idaho and the guys talk about what makes them stop fighting with troublesome cigars.

The boys talk about the latest FDA attempt to regulate the cigar industry and the ripple effect it could have on other "fringe" tobacco communities. Scott and Larry discuss crab feeds and guns while the Camera Gorilla asks what the proper etiquette is if you are the only cigar smoker on a camping trip.

Greg is back with stories from Idaho, Larry shares a recent purchase to make smoking in the truck a bit easier, and Scott is still obsessed with Buc-ee's.

Scott is back from Florida and Greg has some less than wonderful cigar news. The guys also discuss those one in a million boxes or sticks you are hiding in the humidor.

Scott is traveling so Greg, Larry, and Anthony shoot the shit, talk current events, and rant a little.

We are excited to bring you one of our favorite episodes of the podcast so far. This Sunday, we are joined by "the dad" of Gen X Talks, The General, and talk everything from cigars, raising kids, tough love, and how his son cohersed him into making such hilarious content. All that and more.

Scott, Larry and Greg talk football, cigar news, and some cool documentaries to watch.

This episode is a bit of a post-Christmas fever dream. Scott apologizes for his Christmas blasphemy, we smoke some cigars gifted by a viewer, and discuss our Christmas celebrations. After that, its all downhill. Happy New Year!

You've heard of "Elf on the Shelf" now get ready for "the Bear with a Stare!" Join us as we discuss good vs. bad Christmas movies and exchange gifts! Camera Gorilla is in a mood, Scott ruins your favorite Christmas films, Sarah is in the house, and we get a special message from St. Nick himself!

The jokes just write themselves...

Greg shares with the group an interesting cigar he picked up on CigarBid and hilarity ensues. "Off the rails" doesn't even begin to describe it.

We are joined by the owner/operator of The Racketeer Lounge, Paul Banducci as he shares his wild story of how his shop got its name and talk favorite "go to" cigars.

Todays episode of Beyond the Humidor has been brought to you by the word, fabulous.

Scott has recovered from the 'Rona and shares his opinion on the Ciccar, Larry laments on when to "give up" on a cigar, and Greg shares his methods for shipping cigars cross country. This and many more shenanigans await!

Scott's out with the 'Rona so Larry and Greg are joined by Tyson and Cher of Ciccar, makers of luxury cigar tips. They share many of the features and use cases for their wooden and stone cigar tips and their experiences at their first PCA.

Larry, Scott, and Greg discuss the fire at the William Ventura Cigar Factory and several cigar lines that will be disappearing as a result, including todays cigar of choice, The Last Tsar.

We are joined by John Fazzi, Western Territory Manager for Kristoff Cigars and talk about their great products!

This week we are joined by Brandon Oveson and Kendrick Woolstenhulme of Apostate Cigars. They share the journey of their company and the unique symbolism that inspires their cigars.

Larry, Scott, and Greg are joined by friend of the show, Sarah Belt, and Danny Harrison, of Danny Deez Cigars, to discuss the Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival 2022!

Greg, Scott and Larry are joined by Juan Lugo, Co-Founder of Don Doroteo Cigars. Juan shares his families history of tobacco cultivation in the Dominican Republic and how the Don Doroteo Cigars farm is ensuring that their employees quality of life is as superb as their product. An amazing story and amazing guest.

Greg shares his experience with the Rabbit Air while house sitting for Scott, Larry has a near spiritual experience while smoking a new candela from Apostate Cigars, and Scott calls in from the bridge of his new land yacht.

Rabbit Air sent us one of their air filters to try out, Greg shoots coffee out his nose, Larry is building a humidor out of a 7-UP machine, and Scott is Captain of his new "Land Yacht." All this and more on the 69th episode of Beyond the Humidor!

We are back from Las Vegas with many stories to tell! We had an amazing time and met so many amazing manufacturers, vendors and other cigar media that we could hardly fit it all in one episode. Join us as we share our adventures from PCA 2022!

The boys are at the PCA Trade Show in Las Vegas! In this pre-departure episode, Greg, Larry, and Scott discuss the vendors and manufacturers they look forward to meeting. We also learn about the "Scottie Robinson Experience" and more!

On this laid-back episode, Scott, Greg and Larry smoke the new Aladino Classic! They also discuss whether the cost of a cigar matters in terms of taste and the perilous world of social media.

This week the guys welcomed Ed Travino, Premium Sales Manager at Ace Prime and Crowned Heads Cigars. Ed brought some Jericho Hills and Serie E’s for the guys to try and talked about everything under the sun.

After celebrating Scotts birthday, the guys get down to business discussing price increases on Cuban cigars and debate the FDA plan to outlaw "characterizing flavors" in tobacco products. We need your help in making the consumers voices heard on this issue! Below you will find links to necessary articles and resources.

On this episode, Greg, Scott and Larry are joined by Brian Motola of Cavalier Genève Cigars. Brian tells us of the company's roots and the amazing workplace culture that he and Sebatien Decoppet have created at their factory and with their employees. The guys also discuss changes in the cigar world over time and the importance of cigar smoking as a tool to bring people together through life's joys and sorrows.

Scott, Larry, and Greg kick back and enjoy some fine Patoro cigars gifted by friend of the show, Bob Bylsma, This weeks conversation includes Camera Gorilla's recent promotion, smoking in the home, Greg's Godfather book report and the latest in spring time dog fashion. It's a wild assortment of topics, so dive on in!

It's a new episode and Scott, Larry and Greg are cold smoking a new cigar companies’ cigar. Apostate Cigars, "Conceived and formed in 2020 by seasoned retail tobacconists, in a state in which indulgence is considered a sin, Apostate cigars proudly stands as Utah’s only premium cigar producer. Bucking tradition in both branding and blending, it is our mission to honor the historical use of tobacco as a communion with oneself and the community at large." https://apostatecigars.com

It’s always a feather in your cap when you are able to interview your mentors. Scott, Larry and Greg are proud to be able to talk to Matt Tye and Garret Robinson of the cigar podcast How Bout That Cigar. Today's episode is all about the 50th anniversary of the Godfather. We talk movies, buckle up as we talk. Greg having never watched the move is lost but it’s a good time none the less.

Its finally time to talk about Plume vs Mold. Yes, we venture into this controversial cigar-based topic and Scott, Larry and Greg offer their own opinions. Don't miss Scott's foray into Cigarbid.com and Larry and Scott remember their younger drinking days.

Join Scott, Larry and Greg as they are joined by Zach Sandvos with Yard Dog Coffee Roasters. Zach brings his coffee, this one a Ugandan bean roasted to perfection. Learn a little about coffee. Please enjoy.

Scott, Larry and Greg sit down with Josh Habursky, Deputy Executive Director of the Premium Cigar Association (PCA). It an anticipated conversation for the Beyond the Humidor team, Josh walks us through not only his role in PCA, but what PCA does for the retailers, and manufactures of the fine cigars we enjoy. The help to stop unfair legislation, curb taxes and promote Premium Cigars to our law making bodies. Join us and get a bit of an education along the way as we explore.!

Join Scott, Larry, Greg and our guest Erin Roberts our resident foodie as we explore 5 different recipes made by our hosts. Erin gets to sample Ham and Cheese Pinwheels, Bourbon Meat Balls, Pork Belly Burnt Ends, Loaded Potato Skins, and Scott's Famous Pork Ribs. We continue discuss the English, and of course our Superbowl picks. Please share and enjoy.

Scott, Larry and Greg are joined by our good friend Dan Harrison. Dan is an amazing cigar collector, and personality in the cigar world, his Instagram is dannydeez_cigars. We talk collecting, how cigars bring us all together and various lounge vibes that we have been to. Hope you enjoy and please like and share both our page and Dan's page.

Happy New Year! Scott, Larry and Greg are still at it. It’s that time for cigar of the month and this month we chose to talk about a Line rather than a specific cigar. We are all smoking Camacho cigars, Scott is smoking the Camacho Corojo, Larry is smoking the Camacho Connecticut Distillery and Greg is smoking the Camacho Ecuador ... If you have a minute visit your local brick and mortar and check out the line. We also delve into Scott's dreams on his pain meds after a procedure.

Merry Christmas ya filthy Animals. Its that special time of year and Scott, Larry, and Greg are joined by our friend Sarah Belt. We explore what we are smoking and then let the gag gifts begin. Come join us as we torture each other with the gifts of the season and a few good cigars.

Scott, Larry and Greg finally got to sit down with one of our favorite manufactures. James Agopian, Owner of Sinistro Cigars. James makes the Mr. Red, Mr. Black, Mr. White, Honor Among Thieves, to name a few and our Cigar of the Month for December the Sinistro Mr. White Gold Edition. Spend an hour and a half with us as we talk to James and learn more about the man and his lines.

Join Scott, Larry and Greg as we talk with Terry Knight, Host, Producer at The Home Show w/ Terry Knight and Former Public Affairs Director at California National Guard. We discuss his time serving the United States in Military as well as our Cigar of the month, in this case line of the month the Pichardo from Ace Prime. Check out their line at Tobacco Republic. Oh yes and Terry, Scott and Larry are fascinated with sex robots.

Its our 50th show. and what better way to celebrate than with Whiskey, Scott, Larry and Greg are joined by Graeme Wallace Distiller and Owner of Hogback Distillery, and Kathrine Branch.

Join Scott, Larry and Greg as we talk with fellow cigar smoker, UK transplant, and Tobacco Republic patron Paul Armstrong. No real plan for this show but we hope you enjoy.

On the 27th of September 2021The Loomis Cigar Cartel lost one of our best friends and listeners. Craig Stevens, passed away sadly and we dedicate this episode to his memory. On the 48th installment we talk about our friend, the cigar of the month, the Skinny Monsters Line by Tatuaje. We also talk baseball and Scott's impending death.

On a more serious episode Scott, Larry and Greg discuss our choices for a morning cigar with our coffee. We also go a bit off the rails talking about a couple of current events, we discuss the missing camper in Wyoming and the new TicTok challenge of defacing schools. We advise caution listening to this episode.

Fresh from our trip to the Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival Scott, Larry and Greg are joined by guests Roy Bokelman and George Knoop. We discuss our trip and George and Roy's first visit to the Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival. Check it out and think about joining us next year. As always please like and share the podcast and don't be afraid to reach out to us through Facebook or on the new loomiscigarcartel.com

Join Scott Larry and Greg with their guest Tommy "The Chainsaw" Elledge on traveling with cigars, flying, by ship and by car.

Scott, Larry and Greg discuss cracks and canoeing. We talk about why it happens and how to prevent it.

Scott, Larry and Greg are joined by Tobacco Republics Tobacconist Craig Perry as we discuss his trip to the Premium Cigar Associations annual trade show. We talk about what he saw as well as a few new cigars that came out that we were able to enjoy. Please as always, like, share and please leave us a review.

Join Scott, Larry and Greg as they explore Candela cigars. We discuss the cigar of the month, the Oscar Valladares Barber Pole 2012. Pick one up at your local Brick and Mortar.

Here we are again! Today Scott, Larry, and Greg are joined by Pat Nelson of The No Bull Shit Kitchen and notably known at Tobacco Republic as the Cigar Whisperer. We talk about Bar-b-q and smoking meat with Pat. His BBQ is amazing. Join us on this adventure from remembering our BOTL that have passed, various bbq things and of course one of our favorites Kristoff Cigars.

Larry, Scott and Greg are fresh back from camping. We are talking about the new Limited Cigar Association release the Cigar Clown. A great Nicaraguan cigar. Father’s Day is approaching, and we talk is it better to get accessories or cigars as a gift and Scott's gift from his children of Hava-tampas. Please remember to like, share and join us on our Facebook page.

What a difference a day makes, welcome to our first remote location podcast. Scott, Larry and Greg here with our guests Michaela Harkness and Roy Bokelman. Join us on our Memorial Day camping trip, we discuss the Cigar of the month for June and we have chosen Arturo Fuente. Head to your local shop and pick one out!!

Join Greg and Roy as they discuss cigar priming. Primings are the location on the leaves plants and how they affect the flavor and the overall output of flavor in the cigar.

Wow you thought Off the Rails was crazy, today's episode has no plan or production notes ... get ready for a fun ride. Scott, Larry and Greg explore RV lifestyle with Scott's new RV. We smoke the May Cigar of the Month, the Rocky Patel Twentieth Anniversary Natural. Scott and Larry smoked the Toro, Larry smokes the 6x60 and Greg smokes the Lancero. Please like, share, comment and by all means LEAVE A REVIEW!!

Join Scott, Larry and Greg as we talk about the push in some states to get rid of the cigar lounge and why they are important. We also talk about or favorite moments at or home shop Tobacco Republic in Loomis, Ca. Please like, share and please feel free to leave a review.

Join Larry, Greg, and a highly caffeinated Scott as we discuss his new RV, Some of the aspects of hand making a cigar, our cigar of the month the Sinistro Last Cowboy Scala Limited Edition and some outstanding Rum. Unkie Larry shares a few adventurous mishaps and Disneyland, and we try not to screw up the recording again!!

The Loomis Cigar Cartels official podcast Beyond the Humidor is now joined the ranks of YouTube. We offer our first episode online. This is the 32 installment of the podcast.