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The Smokin Tabacco Show: Celebrating America with Hooten Young
December 29, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Jon Carney talks to Nicole and Matt about Hooten Young's latest projects as well as their new membership program. Read more
How To Series: Proper Cigar Lounge Etiquette
December 28, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
New to cigars? Check out our guide on everything you need to know about proper cigar lounge etiquette! Read more
Spare Notes Series #81: Is The Opus X Lost City a Celebrity Cigar?
December 14, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt and Coop discuss whether or not the Opus X Lost City would be considered a celebrity cigar. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Oliver Nivaud Joins Us in Studio!
December 14, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt welcomes Oliver Nivaud in studio to catch up on all things United and Select Tobacco! Read more
Spare Notes Series #80: So Long BCA & Marriage Proposals
November 30, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Nicole and Coop get into marriage proposals and the sudden end of the BCA. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Thanksgiving 2025 Special!
November 30, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt and Nicole celebrate Thanksgiving 2025 with a smoked Cranberry Old Fashioned Nicole has curated and we host another Dunbarton Giveaway courtesy of Steve Saka! Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Farewell to How Bout That Cigar
November 16, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt and Nicole are joined by Matt Tye of How Bout That Cigar for his farewell episode before HBTC closes up shop. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Abuelo Juan Drops By!
November 10, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt and Nicole are joined by Abuelo Juan Lopez of Gurkha Cigars. Read more
Spare Notes Series #79: Are Cigar Documentaries Good For Business?
November 2, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt and Coop are joined by Nicole who is joining full time. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Nicole Returns to the Show Full Time!
November 2, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode of the Smokin Tabacco Show, Matt is joined by his wife Nicole, who will be returning to the show full time. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: King Saka Returns!
October 27, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt and Pat welcome back Steve Saka who talks about the many releases he has in store for us this year as well as many other great topics of discussion. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Corojo and Hollywood Tales with Pete Johnson
October 4, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt and Pat welcome back Pete Johnson of Tatuaje to discuss UTL in California, Corojo and Tales from Hollywood! Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Tobaccos We Don’t Like
September 27, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt and Pat discuss some tobaccos they typically don't love and Pat talks about a major release that recently arrived in stores that he felt didn't live up to the hype. Read more
Spare Notes Series #78: Trade Organizational Fumbles & Meerapfel/Fuente Split Update
September 21, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, the boys get together to discuss PCA's recent fumbles and the continued Fuente/Meerapfel developments. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Wayne Clarke of PDR Cigars!
September 20, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt and Pat welcome Wayne Clark of PDR Cigars. Read more
Cigar Trade Associations: A Call for Action
September 20, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Sometimes, you have to hold your trade organization responsible of their mistakes to prevent them from getting worse. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Pedro Gomez of Drew Estate!
September 18, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt and Pat welcome Pedro Gomez of Drew Estate on the show for his debut. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Matt’s Recent Cuban Encounter
September 7, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt talks about his encounters with Cuban cigars recently and how they were. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: How to Answer the “What is Your Favorite Cigar?” Question
August 25, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
The guys host a casual conversation about a few topics including buying patterns and Matt explains how he answer the "favorite cigar" question. Read more
Spare Notes Series #77: Business Relationships Come and Go
August 23, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Pat and Coop discuss business relationships and how they all end eventually. Read more