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#ELOsoFumarTakes

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Drew Estate
Cigar Coop
Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust
Top Gun
Limited Edition Cigars
Crux Cigars
Apostate Cigars
Premium Cigar Industry
Artesano Del Tobacco
California Regulation On Cigars
George Rico
Pete Johnson
Grand Habano Cigars
Asylum Cigars
United Cigar Group
Cohiba
Law Ream
Cayman Cigars
New Orleans
Zino Nicaragua

#ELOsoFumarTakes delivers abbreviated interviews, thoughts, and insights with cigar industry personnel and fans. Host Bear Duplisea's vision is to give the audience a peak into industry culture as well as show the human side of its inner members.

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It's time for #ElOsoFumarTakes #Take367, and we're celebrating our Annual Father's Day Show with one of our favorite guests!

Joining us is none other than Tom Lazuka of Asylum Cigars for an incredible milestone—his SIXTH Father's Day appearance on #... more

On this episode of #ELOsoFumarTakes #Take366 as we welcome back the founder of Cavalier Genève Cigars, Sébastien Decoppet, for what promises to be an incredible conversation celebrating 10 years of innovation, craftsmanship, and pushing the boundarie... more

#ELOsoFumarTakes #365thTake

365 episodes.

A full year of Takes.

What started as a passion project has grown into 365 conversations, countless cigars, unforgettable guests, and an incredible community of cigar enthusiasts. We couldn’t think of a be... more

#ELOsoFumarTakes – Take #364

This week, we’re welcoming a special guest to the show — Oliver Nivaud of United Cigars!

We’re diving into some of the biggest topics shaping the premium cigar industry, including:

The latest developments at Selected ... more

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Recent Guests

Sébastien Decoppet
Founder of Cavalier Genève
Cavalier Genève
Episode: #ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 366th Take - with Sebastien Decoppet of Cavalier Geneve
Garrison Davis
Davidoff of Geneva ambassador, AVO Cigars brand ambassador
Davidoff of Geneva & AVO Cigars
Episode: #ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 365th Take - with Jack Heyer & Garrison Davis of Davidoff of Geneva & AVO Cigars
Jack Heyer
Davidoff of Geneva ambassador
Davidoff of Geneva & AVO Cigars
Episode: #ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 365th Take - with Jack Heyer & Garrison Davis of Davidoff of Geneva & AVO Cigars
Oliver Nivaud
Representative of United Cigar Group
United Cigar Group
Episode: #ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 364th Take - with Oliver Nivaud of United Cigar Group
Javier Largaespada
Employee at Drew Estate, involved in Undercrown/El Tigre projects
Drew Estate
Episode: #ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 362nd Take - with Javier Largaespada of Drew Estate
William Cooper
Guest, Editor at Cigar Coop
Cigar Coop
Episode: #ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 360th Take - with William Cooper of Cigar Coop
Kendrick Woolstenhulme
Co-founder of Apostate Cigars
Apostate Cigars
Episode: #ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 359th Take - with Brandon Oveson and Kendrick Woolstenhulme of Apostate Cigars
Brandon Oveson
Co-founder of Apostate Cigars
Apostate Cigars
Episode: #ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 359th Take - with Brandon Oveson and Kendrick Woolstenhulme of Apostate Cigars
Fred Rewey
Co-owner and co-publisher of Cigar Press; longtime cigar industry figure
Cigar Press
Episode: #ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 358th Take - with Fred Rewey & Shawn Flores - TOP GUN 40TH ANNIVERSARY

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Bear Duplisea
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4.6 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Herf Home

    Bear host of #ElOsoFumar brings a wealth of knowledge on many areas of life to the world of the cigar industries top insiders. Welcoming a diverse range of guests and listeners. His unique style entertains and informs like no one else. Blending his experience with insights that keep me coming back for more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PeterRhys
    United States2 years ago
  • The humanity of the cigar industry

    Bear is a master at delving into the humanity of the cigar industry. He prodigiously prepares for his interviews each week. Then his questions invoke thoughts and details you would not normally expect in an interview. Bear digs deep to get the viewer to understand the person, their background and passions for life. He does a remarkable job of examining people and what’s important to them. In many ways the cigar information is only the first layer of understanding that is revealed in the time pro... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mom Next Door
    United States2 years ago
  • My Friend

    One of the best host out there runs a clean respectable show with excellent questions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mkepmr
    United States2 years ago
  • One of the best in the game

    Bear is simply one of the most knowledgeable and insightful interviewers in the Cigar Space. Every show you will gain some new knowledge.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Talltree2011
    United States2 years ago
  • Frustrating

    First, a three hour podcast is too long! Particularly when the production is so bad. The volume levels are infuriating. The levels of the guests are great, but you can barely hear what the host says. And there are periods where there is nothing at all forcing the listener to turn it off a restart it

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    WacoRickD
    United States2 years ago

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The host's preparation and interview style invite insights beyond surface-level industry chatter.
Some listeners note technical issues like audio levels or episode length but praise the content quality.
The show is seen as a credible, insider look at cigar culture and business.
Guests repeatedly highlight the show as a top source for cigar industry perspectives.
Bear consistently delivers thoughtful, deep-dive questions with strong industry context.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 365th Take - with Jack Heyer & Garrison Davis of Davidoff of Geneva & AVO Cigars
Q: Why does AVO need to evolve if its foundation is strong?
Garrison & Jack discuss balancing respect for AVO's legacy with the need to appeal to new consumers, noting that the modern market demands authenticity and engagement beyond traditional branding while preserving core values.
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 365th Take - with Jack Heyer & Garrison Davis of Davidoff of Geneva & AVO Cigars
Q: What was your first experience with a cigar?
Garrison explains his early exposure through family, a mix of pipe tobacco nostalgia, and the culture of sharing moments during milestones, which laid a foundational appreciation for premium tobacco and later industry involvement.
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 364th Take - with Oliver Nivaud of United Cigar Group
Q: How did the NFT project for adobe black Ritos evolve, and why was it positioned as a concept rather than a straight sale?
It started as a concept to test market reaction before committing to a large-scale NFT drop; it aimed to gauge retailer and consumer interest while preserving long-term brand integrity.
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 364th Take - with Oliver Nivaud of United Cigar Group
Q: What was the motivator behind opening the Madrid facility and what will be different?
The owner wanted closer control of production, aging, and fermentation in one central location, leveraging Madrid's historical ties to cigar-making and wine-barrel aging to enhance tobacco quality and consistency.
#ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 333rd Take - Father's Day Special w/ Tom Lazuka & Jay Davis - with the Cigar Coop Coalition
Q: What is the most memorable moment smoking a cigar in relation to fatherhood?
Panelists recount personal father-child moments, from first cigars with sons to teaching and mentoring, emphasizing how shared rituals strengthen family bonds.

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A concise, interview-driven show focused on the cigar industry, culture, and community. Conversations tend to explore media coverage, branding, trade show dynamics, product development, and the human stories behind brands and retailers. Episodes often pair industry insiders with shop owners, brand founders, and journalists to reveal the human side of a tightly knit community, along with behind-the-scenes tensions between storytelling and commercialization. Notable strengths include long-form, candid discussions, a steady cadence of sponsor integrations, and a willingness to cover both business strategy and cultural moments within the cigar world. Potential listeners seeking practical branding insights, industry context, and personal journey... more

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1. Sébastien Decoppet
2. Garrison Davis
3. Jack Heyer
4. Oliver Nivaud
5. Javier Largaespada
6. William Cooper
7. Kendrick Woolstenhulme
8. Brandon Oveson

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