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Spare Notes Series #89: Do We Need the Penny Anymore?
July 18, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt and Coop discuss the PCA announcement to retailers regarding the use of the penny during its governmental discontinuation. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Who Is Matt’s Million Dollar Trivia Lifeline?
July 11, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode of The Smokin Tabacco Show, Matt discusses who he would call if a million dollars was on the line. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Happy Independence Day and America 250!
July 6, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt and Nicole are celebrating the Fourth of July and America's 250th birthday! Read more
Spare Notes Series #88: Are Trade & Rights Organizations Focusing Enough in the Right Places?
June 28, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, the gang talks about the efficiently of the three trade and cigar rights groups messaging strategies. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Jon Carney Talks About A.I.
June 27, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt and Nicole are joined once again by Jon Carney who drops by to discuss the do's and don'ts of Artificial Intelligence Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Tom Zbyrad On Zino & Guilty Pleasures
June 14, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt and Nicole welcome Tom Zbyrad of Zino on the show for his debut to discuss the new Zino Honduras and some of Tom's favorite guilty pleasures. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Road Tripping From Ohio!
June 7, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt and Nicole are back from a short road trip to Ohio to pick up a new truck for Matt and discuss their journey. Read more
Spare Notes Series #87: Can New York Be Saved?
June 7, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, the trio discuss the 2026 PCA Trade Show and asks if New York can be saved from bad legislation. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Has The Use of AI Become Too Much?
May 28, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt and Nicole hold a discussion over whether Artificial Intelligence has been overly used and relied on in the industry. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: 2026 PCA Post-Game Show
May 16, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt and Nicole have returned from both a brief multi week hiatus as well as from the 2026 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show & Convention. Read more
Spare Notes Series #86: 2026 PCA Pre-Game Show
April 12, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, it is time once again for the annual 2026 PCA Pre-game Show. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Nicholas Perdomo Introduces Legacy Father & Son!
April 9, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Matt and Nicole welcome Nicholas Perdomo on the show to celebrate their back-to-back Cigar of the Year wins along with Factory of the Year. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Pre PCA New Product Showcase Part 2
April 8, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Matt and Nicole continue their conversation of the new releases that will be coming up at the 2026 PCA Trade Show and Convention and discuss the nuances of some booths. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Pre PCA New Product Showcase 2026
April 8, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt and Nicole talk about a few of the new releases that will be coming up at the 2026 PCA Trade Show and Convention and highlight a few interesting packaging designs. Read more
Spare Notes Series #85: Giant Lighters, Perdomo Father & Son and Packaging
March 25, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt and Coop show off a giant new toy they recently received! Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: The Current State of Air Travel
March 23, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, the cigar couple is back again where they discuss the current travel situation, a touch on PCA and a Sopranos themed trivia segment that isn't hard enough for Matt. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Matt Booth Discusses Stress Relief and Historical…Artifacts
March 8, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt Booth returns to the show and while we talk a little about cigars, Booth controls the conversation in other ways - don't miss it! Read more
Spare Notes Series #84: ProCigar 2026 & Site Expectations
March 3, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Nicole and Coop discuss Coop's visit to the 2026 ProCigar Festival. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Tellin’ Tales with Lou Cross of Lure Cigars
March 1, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Lou Cross, owner and founder of Lure Cigars makes his debut to talk about his brand and the inspiration behind it. Read more
Cigar Review: Cohiba Medio Siglo
February 22, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Check out our cigar review of the Cohiba Medio Siglo. Read more