Brandon Oveson and Kendrick Woolstenhulme of Apostate Cigars join us again while we smoke the Sword of Laban. Brandon and Kendrick share their experiences blending and creating 8 distinctive cigars for their line and tease the upcoming release of The Endowment and Moroni's Trumpet.
Also, Greg has FINALLY watched The Godfather and gives us his review.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.!
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.
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.