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Simply Stogies

James Giehm
PCA Trade Show
PCA
Lure Cigars
Vicente Blends
My Old Kentucky HERF
Blackbird Cigars
Artificial Intelligence
Cigar Industry Relationships
Cigar Industry
Fatash Cigar Lounge
Reinado Cigars
Retailers
Manufacturers
Valacari
La Tabacaria
New Orleans
Code4cigars
Ashland, United States
Lavega Cigars
Fat Ash Cigar Lounge

A podcast for both new cigar smokers and veteran cigar aficionados.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes265Founded7 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
HobbiesSociety & CultureLeisure

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In this after-show of Simply Stogies Podcast, hosts Tim, James, and Jimmy sit down to recap their recent interview with Mo Malley of Patina Cigars. The guys dive deep into the nuances of cigar blending, reviewer objectivity, and the rapidly shifting ... more

James and Jimmy sit down with Mo Maalu of Patina Cigars. The trio discuss a wide range of topics. The conversation begins with the Red Pill and the difference in the vitolas and how they smoke and moves in to cigar revies. What's the right score? Do ... more

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Clear the Air turns this after-show into a relentless, unfiltered battlefield as the hosts drag rival commentators for launching cowardly, passive-aggressive attacks against an independent lounge owner and manufacturer. Instead of focusing primarily ... more

With Jimmy out sick, James sits down with Aaron Paoletta of LaVega Cigars. The two discuss how Aaron and LaVega got involved with Dogs Inc. and the LaVega Il Cane cigar. This leads to a larger discussion on why you shouldn't "f*ck people over" in the... more

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Recent Guests

Aaron Paletta
Cigar manufacturer and lounge owner discussed as a guest in prior episode
La Vega Cigar
Episode: 80 Clear the Air: A Simply Stogies Podcast After Show
Aaron Paoletta
Founder of LaVega Cigars
LaVega Cigars
Episode: Episode 183: Aaron Paoletta of LaVega Cigars
Vince McGlone
Founder of Vicente Blends, discussed as a guest in previous segment
Vicente Blends
Episode: 78 Clear the Air: A Simply Stogies Podcast After Show
Vincent McGlone
Owner, Vicente Blends
Vicente Blends
Episode: Episode 181: Vincent McGlone of Vicente Blends
Samantha Baliles
Founder/President of Code4Cigars, LLC, first responder, advocate for mental health and peer support in the public safety community
Code4Cigars, LLC
Episode: Episode 180: Code4Cigars' Samantha Baliles
Steve Saka
Founder/owner, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust
Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust
Episode: Episode179: Interviews from NOLA
Rick Rodriguez
Ricky (Rick) Rodriguez, West Tampa Tobacco
West Tampa Tobacco
Episode: Episode179: Interviews from NOLA
Nimmer Ahmad
Nimmer Ahmad, Valacari Cigars
Valacari/Lure
Episode: Episode179: Interviews from NOLA
Michael Knowles
Michael Knowles, Mayflower Cigar
Mayflower Cigar (Daily Wire)
Episode: Episode179: Interviews from NOLA

Hosts

Tim
Host of Simply Stogies Podcast After Show and discussion guide.
James
Host of the show; facilitates interviews and guides narrative.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • Top Marks

    One of the best cigar focused podcasts out there!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    beantownbeen
    United States10 months ago
  • Great show

    This is a fun informative show

    James , Nick and Tim have a good chemistry together

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LouieMaduro
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love the show

    Always informative as well as being funny. The recent episode with Dr. Oscar Rodriquez was great,

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bryan B77
    United States3 years ago
  • Amazing podcast

    Absolutely love this podcast. James is hilarious and really knows what he’s talking about. Another bonus is that the only commercial he plays is to promote the other podcasts on his coop. If you love cigars, THIS is the podcast for you!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Loganmyriaa
    Canada4 years ago
  • Basically a 30 min advertisement

    30 mins of advertisement, 5 mins of subpar content. Don’t waste your time.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Lpgggr
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Overall, consistently delivers useful content for cigar enthusiasts and industry players.
A few listeners feel the show is too advertiser-heavy at times.
Listeners praise the show's cigar-focused depth and humor.
The chemistry between James, Nick, and Tim is a standout.
Some episodes are praised for practical industry insights and guest expertise.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#102
Sweden/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#193
Brazil/Leisure/Hobbies

Talking Points

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Episode 183: Aaron Paoletta of LaVega Cigars
Q: What are your thoughts on boutique cigars in lounges and the prime real estate concept?
Aaron argues lounges must make room for boutique brands and that hand-selling by lounge staff is crucial; he emphasizes that shelves should be curated with room for smaller brands alongside major names to help discovery and sales.
Episode 183: Aaron Paoletta of LaVega Cigars
Q: Tell me about how Il Cane came about and your involvement with Dogs Inc.
Aaron explains that Il Cane was created quickly after a negative experience someone in the industry had with a Dogs Inc-related brand, and that the cigar honors veterans; he designed the band, got everything set up, and committed to quarterly donations to Dogs Inc.
Episode 177: Antonio Lam of Reinado Cigars
Q: Antonio, what did you say the size was on this again?
The size discussed for that blend is a 6 by 52 Toro for Capablanca, and the master collaboration piece is planned as a single vitola, not fully disclosed, with potential changes still possible.
Episode 176: Jonas Santana of Blackbird Cigars
Q: What was the biggest challenge in the first decade, and how did you overcome it?
The biggest challenge was balancing market expectations with marketing, maintaining tobacco supply, and building a consistent product while navigating the pandemic; Jonas emphasized resilience, frequent direct engagement with retailers, and improving production planning to restore reliability.

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This show centers on cigars as both a hobby and a small-business pursuit, blending post-episode analyses with deep dives into brands, lounges, and industry dynamics. Across episodes, hosts dissect media coverage, sponsor relationships, and retail challenges while spotlighting boutique makers, master blenders, and lounge culture. Notable strengths include candid discussions about integrity in cigar media, practical retail and branding insights, and a consistent emphasis on community, mentorship, and event-driven engagement that resonates with both enthusiasts and professionals.

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Recent guests on Simply Stogies include:

1. Aaron Paletta
2. Aaron Paoletta
3. Vince McGlone
4. Vincent McGlone
5. Samantha Baliles
6. Steve Saka
7. Rick Rodriguez
8. Nimmer Ahmad

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