About this podcast
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 an amateur, a newbie, or a Cigar Aficionado you’ll learn something on every episode. Be sure to check out the TCA Daily Blog on www.TheCIgarAuthority.com, CIGAR RADIO at its finest and a proud member of The United Podcast Network.
Episodes
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- The AI Cigar Episode · 2 h 6 min · Episode 973This week on The Cigar Authority it's the AI Cigar Episode with Jarrid Trudeau VP of Sales for Kristoff Cigars! After months of anticipation the AI Cigar questions will finally…
- What’s Your Cigar Worth? - The After Show · 30 min · Episode 970On today’s After Show, we are talking about Cigar Worth. What is it and what are the benefits? We will talk about this and more. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United…
- Wearing Multiple Hats in the Cigar Industry · 2 h 13 min · Episode 971This week on The Cigar Authority, we're talking wearing multiple hats in the cigar business with Melanie & Kevin Owners of The Elevated Humidor! Most new cigar companies require…
- The Psychology of Comedy with Tony V - The After Show · 20 min · Episode 968On today’s After Show, Tony V joins us to talk about the psychology of comedy. Tony studied psychology before launching his career as a standup comedian. He is uniquely qualified…
- It’s All Greek to Me - Mediterra Cigars · 2 h 9 min · Episode 969It’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…
- Dave is off to the TAA - The After Show · 22 min · Episode 967On 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? The Cigar Authority is a…
- Horror at the Cigar Factory! · 2 h 4 min · Episode 966This 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…
- JC Newman Personal Reserve Cigars - The After Show · 29 min · Episode 965On 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…
- Cigar Trip to Europe Recap · 2 h 8 min · Episode 964This 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…
- Behind the Scenes of Toscano Factory Trip - The After Show · 24 min · Episode 963On 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. The…
- The Cigar Authority Visits Toscano in Lucca, Italy · 2 h 19 min · Episode 962This 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…
- Cigar Expo Messages from Attendees - The After Show · 32 min · Episode 960On 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? The Cigar…
- The Cigar Authority Hits the Road · 2 h 2 min · Episode 961This 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…
- 2026 Cigar Expo Recap - The After Show · 48 min · Episode 959On 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. The Cigar Authority is a…
- 2026 New England Cigar Expo Show AFTER DARK · 2 h 11 min · Episode 958This 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, &…
- No More Cuban Cigars in Germany? · 19 min · Episode 957On 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 · 2 h 2 min · Episode 956This 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…
- Is Comedy Better Now or Was it Better Then? - The After Show · 31 min · Episode 955On 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. The…
- How to Do a Cigar Event · 2 h 12 min · Episode 954This 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…
- Is It Time for the Changing of the Guards in the Cigar Industry? - The After Show · 36 min · Episode 953This 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…
- The Best Time to Light a Cigar · 2 h 2 min · Episode 952This 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…
- What’s the Latest Cigar News? - The After Show · 24 min · Episode 950On 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. The Cigar Authority is a member of the…
- Micallef Orange Cigar Launch · 2 h 6 min · Episode 951This 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…
- What’s The Cigar Authority Up To? - The After Show · 28 min · Episode 948On today’s After Show, Dave talks about the upcoming calendar for the show. What are we doing and where are we going? The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast…
- The Cigar Spelling Bee! · 2 h 4 min · Episode 949This 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…
- The Cigar Authority Has 1200 Episodes - The After Show · 29 min · Episode 946On today’s After Show, we talk about what’s next for The Cigar Authority. Is it time to stop? The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live…
- Life and Cigars in Havana City, Cuba · 2 h 14 min · Episode 947This 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…
- Is Cannabis the New Competition for Premium Cigars? · 35 min · Episode 944On today’s After Show, Dave is at it again. He is sill trying to make the case that cannabis is affecting cigar sales. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast…
- The Cigar Guys Behind the Cigar Guy · 2 h 4 min · Episode 945This 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…
- Cigar Backup Plan - The After Show · 28 min · Episode 942On today’s After Show, we talk about why cigar manufacturers in Nicaragua need a Plan B. Besides the tariffs, the political situation is tenuous. The Cigar Authority is a member…
- Cigar Etiquette 2.0 · 2 h 1 min · Episode 943This 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…
- The Latest on Cigar Tariffs - The After Show · 26 min · Episode 940On 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. The Cigar Authority is a member of…
- The Cigar Industry Food Chain · 2 h 26 min · Episode 941This 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…
- Are Celebrity Cigars Here to Stay? - The After Show · 24 min · Episode 938On 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? The Cigar Authority…
- Cigars We Will Never Smoke Again · 2 h 1 min · Episode 939This 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…
- Generational Cigar Bans - The After Show · 22 min · Episode 935On today’s After Show, we are discussing generational Cigar Bans. These seem to be gaining traction. How serious is this? The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast…
- Women of the Cigar Industry · 1 h 59 min · Episode 937This 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…
- AI and Cigars - The After Show · 20 min · Episode 934On today’s After Show, we are talking AI and cigars. More people are using AI to research cigars. What are they finding? The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast…
- 4th of July Cigar Party · 2 h 6 min · Episode 932This 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…
- Brick and Mortar Only Cigar Releases - The After Show · 23 min · Episode 933On 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…
- Cigars That Sell Over Sticker Price · 2 h 5 min · Episode 936This 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…
- History of Firecracker Cigars - The After Show · 23 min · Episode 930On today’s After Show, we cover the storied history of Firecracker Cigars. How did it get to be what it is today? The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network…
- Two Cigars - One Family · 2 h 9 min · Episode 931This 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…
- Do You Smoke Different Cigars When You’re Alone? - The After Show · 18 min · Episode 928On 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. The Cigar Authority is a member of the…
- The Most Wanted Cigars of 2026 · 2 h 1 min · Episode 929This week on The Cigar Authority, we're talking The Most Wanted Cigars of 2026! What are the must have cigars for this year & the new cigars you gotta try while smoking &…
- Why Are Cigar Companies Opening Factories in the Dominican Republic? - The After Show · 26 min · Episode 926On today’s After Show, we talk about companies that are opening factories in the Dominican Republic. Will this trend continue? The Cigar Authority is a member of the United…
- Celebrating a Cigar Legend: Jose Orlando Padron · 2 h 5 min · Episode 927This week on The Cigar Authority, we celebrate Jose O. Padrón's 100th Birthday. One of premium cigars founding fathers & patriarch of Padrón Jose Orlando Padrón would have been…
- A Connecticut Cigar Journey - The After Show · 25 min · Episode 924On today’s After Show, we talk about Dave & Ed’s road trip to CT. Why did they go there and what did they accomplish? The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast…
- The NFT Cigar Story · 2 h 3 min · Episode 925This week on The Cigar Authority, we tell The NFT Cigar Story! NFT (Non-Fungible Tokens) became all the rage in pop culture & the cigar world a few years back. We'll give you the…
- What is the Best Beverage to Pair with a Cigar? - The After Show · 21 min · Episode 922On today’s After Show, we discuss whether there are perfect beverages to drink with a cigar. How do you decide what pairs best with your cigar? The Cigar Authority is a member of…
