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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.
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This week on The Cigar Authority, it’s the 2026 TCA Survey! The most important data in cigars is back once again for 2026! The guys will go over the questions & discuss what they think about the Powstanie CT Corona smoked in the first hour.
Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them.
The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
Every year, Halfwheel publishes the consensus list of cigars for the previous year. Some lists are excluded. We look into the reasons they do not consider some lists and whether this makes sense. Dave gives the top 10 reasons why the Cigar Authority should be included.
The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH
1This week on The Cigar Authority, we're talking premium cigar brands vs their friendly value knockoff cigar brand! Cigar prices keep climbing but we're here to help you find the perfect alternative lower priced cigars for the biggest names! We will smoke Montecristo Classic Toro in the first hour.
Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them.
The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
Dave and Oliver are just back from Nelson Alfonso’s new facility in Madrid. They’ll share some behind the scenes information.
The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH
This week on The Cigar Authority, it's the 2026 Firecracker Announcement with Oliver Nivaud of United Cigars! Oliver is back for his annual unveiling of the Limited Edition Firecracker coming out this summer! What will be this year's limited edition firecracker!? Tune in this week to find out while we smoke Firecracker Maduro!
Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them.
The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
With the removal of Maduro in Venezuela, will the U.S. turn its eye toward Cuba or Nicaragua? How might that affect the cigar industry?
The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH
This week on The Cigar Authority, it's the State of The Cigar Industry Address 2026! One of our most popular & insightful annual shows has returned. Dave has compiled all his notes from 2025 & is ready to give his State of The Cigar Industry Address to the cigar world! We will smoke Terra Nova Araperique in the first hour.
Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them.
The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
We’re discussing an article in PCA magazine about a lounge in Idaho. Why don’t more cigar retailers collaborate? We talk about ways retailers could collaborate.
The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH
This week on The Cigar Authority, we talk about the cigar reviews our STARS reviewers conducted this year. We also have a number of special announcements to start the new year. In the first hour, we'll be smoking Studio 21.
Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them.
The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
On a previous After Show, we predicated the winning cigar for Cigar Aficionado. Who, if anyone, got it right?
The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH
This week on The Cigar Authority, we announce the 2025 Cigar of the Year. This is the only one that matters. In the first hour, we'll be smoking the 2024 Cigar of the year - the Perdomo 30th Anniversary Sun Grown Epicure.
Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them.
The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
On today’s After Show, Tony V joins us to talk about cigar news and whatever else may come up.
The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH
This week on The Cigar Authority, we talk about some of the interesting cigar things that happened in 2025. In the first hour, we'll be smoking something from the Rocky Patel 25th Annivesary Silver Bar 3 Pack.
Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them.
The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
On today’s After Show, we’re starting our review of 2025. We’re going to look at what was hot and what was not in the cigar world.
The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH
This week on The Cigar Authority, we ask who has the most friends in the cigar industry!? Friends come in all forms, some in person, some virtual, but who has the most in the cigar world?? We'll give you the answers while smoking Acid Amigos.
Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them.
The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
On today’s After Show, we’re talking about a recent restructuring at a cigar company. What are the possible reasons for this?
The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH
This week on The Cigar Authority, it's a Cigar Blending Seminar with Terence Reilly of Aganorsa Leaf! Blending cigars isn't as easy as it looks, Terence takes us thru the Aganorsa blending process & how every ingredient is important while we smoke the Aganorsa Fumas & JFR 20th!
Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them.
The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
On today’s After Show, we will talk about how politics is changing the cigar industry. Honduras is holding elections. Tariffs have been levied. Now, there may be a 100% tariff on Nicaragua.
The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH
This Week on The Cigar Authority, Come On Baby...Light My Cigar!? We're talking all the different ways to light cigars! We'll talk the correct ways, & some others that probably are not while smoking United Maduro!
Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them.
The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
On today’s After Show, we will predict what the cigar of the year winners will be in the two biggest cigar magazines. Let’s see if we can get it right.
The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH
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anyone else feel robbed that they didn't say what cigars they were going to smoke this episode? they sent out some cigars but not what they smoked this week. I actually have the hvc selection especial but didn't bring it because they sent the United Cigars natural toro and robusto although the Toro was box pressed.
Siglo VI is the best Canonazo in the entire Habanos lineup right now. Just received a fresh box from smokecigarsshop and the construction is flawless. Anyone else prefer it over the Behike 54?
Partagás D4 is my go-to when I want something aggressive. Just got a fresh box from https://smokecigarsshop.com/product/partagas-serie-d-no-4-cigar-box-of-25/ smokecigarsshop.com and they’re smoking better than the best they have in years — cocoa, pepper, espresso all day. Cohiba Siglo VI & Espléndidos
Enjoyed the show.
I'm looking for those who have tried Casdagli cigars from the site https://www.cigarspartan.com/cigars/premium-cigars/casdagli-cigars/, could you share your experience of smoking them? How would you describe the sensations and complexities offered by their blends? I'm looking for a cigar that not only embodies refined taste, but also delivers a holistic appeal to the senses, and Casdagli seems to promise just that, with an emphasis on craftsmanship and evoking the senses.
Some ignorance in this episode. "Cigars are not addictive." "No cigar smoker dies of lung cancer." I'm a cigar lover. but I also accept reality.
Again Garafollo you are misleading consumers as to pricing, especially online. There are many options available that beat your prices!
You're full of shit Garofolo. Online cigars are so much cheaper than B&Ms. Its not only convenient, but necessary for the working class to buy online. You are only interested in your bottom line period. Otherwise you would cry overregulation.
I'm in that 21-30 group.
Shitty show topic. Leave politics off the show