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Spare Notes Series #76: Should You Tip at a Cigar Lounge? – Nicole Joins Us!
August 3, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Pat, Nicole and Coop discuss whether or not you should tip in cigar lounges and shops. Read more
A Note From The Editor – Thank You
August 1, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
There are somethings I wanted to mention and talk about after a bit of a hiatus. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Jose Blanco Is Getting Too Old….Or is He?
August 1, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt and Pat welcome Jose Blanco, the "The Professor" on to the show to talk about Arturo Fuente's newest releases. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Diamond Crown Tampa!
August 1, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt smokes the new Diamond Crown Tampa by J.C. Newman, which uses leaves grown in Florida at the Florida Sun Grown farm. Read more
Spare Notes Series #75: Table Cloth Events?
August 1, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Pat and Coop talk about the infamous "table cloth events" that take place in stores across America and what is wrong with most of them. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Cigar Expectations of 2025
August 1, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt and Pat discuss their expectations for cigars this year based on what has been announced and what has been already released. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Jon Carney Celebrates America on the Fourth of July!
August 1, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt and Pat welcome Jon Carney of Bentley and Hooten Young to celebrate America on this Fourth of July week episode! Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Rocky Patel Thirtieth with Nimish Desai!
June 29, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt and Pat welcome Nimish Desai on the show to talk about the upcoming launch of the Rocky Patel Thirtieth - celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the brand. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Prosecutor Pat Talks About Karen Read
June 21, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Pat dives into the Karen Read trail and the subsequent verdict of the second trail that was complete this week. Read more
Spare Notes Series #74: What We DON’T Like Right Now
June 21, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Pat and Coop talk about music, hockey and a few other interesting topics including what stuff they DON'T like right now. Read more
Spare Notes Series #73: New and Exciting Releases So Far!
June 7, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Pat and Coop talk about the more exciting of the newest releases for 2025 so far and talk about some very early predictions. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Tariffs and Price Increases
June 7, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Check out the latest episode of the Smokin Tabacco Show with Matt and Pat discussing the fallout from the tariffs currently put in place. Read more
Spare Notes Series #72: 2025 Post-PCA Show
June 7, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode of the Spare Notes Series: the trio gets together to host their 2025 Post-PCA Trade Show episode to break down the industry's biggest event. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Eddy Guerra Joins LFD!
June 7, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Check out the latest episode of the Smokin Tabacco Show with guest Eddy Guerra of La Flor Dominicana. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: 130 Years of History with Drew Newman
May 15, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Check out the latest episode of the Smokin Tabacco Show with guest Drew Newman of J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Brand Analysis – Who’s Got What?
May 15, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Check out the latest episode of the Smokin Tabacco Show here for another great in-depth discussion. Read more
PCA 2025: Trade Show Summary & Closing Thoughts
May 6, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Check out my final thoughts and feelings from the 202 PCA Trade Show along with a brief summary. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Tom Lazuka Talks About His Split Personality!
May 6, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Check out the latest episode of the Smokin Tabacco Show with guest Tom Lazuka of Asylum Cigars! Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: 2025 PCA Tradeshow Post-Game Show
April 17, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Check out the latest episode of the Smokin Tabacco Show for our 2025 PCA Post-Game Show! Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: 2025 PCA Trade Show Pre-Game Show
April 3, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Check out the latest episode of the Smokin Tabacco Show for our 2025 PCA Pre-Game Show! Read more