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The Cigar Authority

United Podcast Network
Cigar Industry
Cigars
Cigar Reviews
Cigar Of the Year
Firecracker Cigars
Cigar Survey
Festive Promotions
Year Of the Dragon
Customer Service
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Holiday Cigar Sales
Atorafuente-Pedrone Collaboration
Christmas
Cigar Smoking
Cigar Care Packages
Legacy Brands
Cigar Community
Buying Strategies
Cigar Authority
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The Cigar Authority is a weekly news magazine featuring cigar discussions with Special Guests and Free Give Aways!!

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes1173Founded15 years ago
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This week on The Cigar Authority, we’re discussing whether you should tell your retailer about cigars you want them to carry? Does it make a difference?

The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a... more

This week on The Cigar Authority, the results are in! It's the 2026 Cigar TCA Survey Results! We have all your answers, lets break it down while we smoke Charter Oak.

Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk a... more

We gave you all the predictions on the main show. For the After Show, we’ll continue with the predictions, but they’ll be focused on The Cigar Authority itself.

The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in fr... more

This week on The Cigar Authority, it's the Annual Cigar Predictions Show 2026! One of our most exciting shows of the year is back & Dave's got his picks! Will he be right or wrong?? We will smoke Perdomo Double Aged 12 Year Vintage Connecticut in the... more

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Recent Guests

Amanda Micallef
Vice President of Marketing for Micallef Cigars
Micallef Cigars
Episode: Introducing Micallef White Cigars
Ernesto Perez Carrillo
Cigar maker known for his involvement in the premium tobacco industry
Episode: What's Next for the Cigar Hall of Fame?
Dan Davison
Participant and key organizer of the New England Cigar Expo
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Episode: The Big Cigar Event Announcement
Klaus Peter Kelner
Son of Hanky Kelner, cigar maker
Kelner Cigars
Episode: Who Has the Most Friends in the Cigar Industry?
Anthony Ambeliotis
Owner of Capno Cigars and Mediterra Cigars
Episode: All in the Cigar Family - The After Show
Nick Ambeliotis
Business owner and founder of Capno Cigars
Capno Cigars
Episode: New Cigar Shop Owners: Pitfalls, Hiccups, and Surprises!
Jim Wyatt
Podcaster from the Great Cigar Podcast and Great Cigar Reviews
Great Cigar Podcast
Episode: The Cigar Inventors! Who Created What?!
Brett Bowersox
Independent cigar broker from Crowned Heads
Crowned Heads
Episode: Stupid Cigar Complaints
Mike Steponkiewicz
From Postania Cigars and Cigar Hustler Store
Postania Cigars
Episode: Stupid Cigar Complaints

Hosts

Jonathan
Co-host and cigar industry expert; long-running central figure in the show's discussions.
Dave
Co-host and primary on-air presence; known for candid banter and market commentary.
Ed Sullivan
Co-host; provides industry perspective and humor; a consistent voice on the show.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 585 ratings
  • No authority whatsoever. Hard pass.

    Dave doesn’t come across as a cigar guy as much as a political mouthpiece constantly parroting tired right-wing talking points and pandering to an older conservative audience. I came for cigar education, not a weekly dose of culture-war commentary. Hard pass.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    NicholasPerdomo
    United States2 months ago
  • Too Many Ads

    The amount of ads really kill the momentum and ultimately tired me of this show. Typical “do anything to get a buck at the expense of quality” sort of thing.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    mcalde01
    United States4 months ago
  • they leave nothing out and give you details on all cigars they recommend, the guys are also very funny

    Audible
    5
    Damon
    United States10 months ago
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    they leave nothing out and give you details on all cigars they recommend, the guys are also very funny

    Audible
    5
    Damon
    United States10 months ago
  • Even if you don’t smoke cigars

    This is a great podcast all around. It’s entertaining, funny, informative, and interesting. Peter Griffen (Dave) and the cast never fail to deliver. One note I would add to improve the show; add decimal points to the strength-o-meter. Great show guys keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tanasi Honey Company
    United States10 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The show is seen as a reliable road-trip companion and community hub for cigar lovers.
Criticism centers on ad load and occasional off-topic tangents, but overall engagement remains high.
Fans highlight guest expertise and event coverage as standout elements.
Listeners praise the dynamic chemistry and cigar knowledge, with entertaining hosts and strong host banter.
Many appreciate educational insights on cigars, care, and new releases, calling it a go-to for enthusiasts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Introducing Micallef White Cigars
Q: How long did the development take for the white color-line, and why now?
The white color-line arrived after years of development, with the team refining the blend to achieve a true light profile that still carries flavor, culminating in a nationwide launch after the blend was perfected.
What's Next for the Cigar Hall of Fame?
Q: How do you smoke a Calibre cigar?
The discussion explains that Calibre cigars can be smoked together or separately, offering a unique blending experience.
The Cigar Authority 2026 Survey
Q: What do you prefer, one great cigar or three average ones?
They believed the audience would choose one great cigar.
The Cigar Authority 2026 Survey
Q: What best describes your cigar budget per month?
Predicted answers ranged mostly between $100 to $300 per month.
The Cigar Authority 2026 Survey
Q: Where do you smoke cigars?
The majority likely smoke at cigar lounges.

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A weekly, riff-friendly cigar-focused show blends industry news, product launches, and culture with heavy host banter and audience engagement. Episodes commonly cover new releases, branding strategies, tariffs and trade issues, events, and cigar culture lore, often featuring guests from the tobacco world. The format combines educational tidbits with humor, lively debates, and sponsor segments, making it attractive to enthusiasts who want both market-insight and personality-driven conversation. A standout is the consistent mix of industry insiders, long-running bits, and hands-on product discussions that feel like a friendly hang with cigars in the room.

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Recent guests on The Cigar Authority include:

1. Amanda Micallef
2. Ernesto Perez Carrillo
3. Dan Davison
4. Klaus Peter Kelner
5. Anthony Ambeliotis
6. Nick Ambeliotis
7. Jim Wyatt
8. Brett Bowersox

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