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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
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Government Stupidity Continues
August 20, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Matt and Pat talk about some of the recent updates on the legislative front, specifically concerning California and some of the serious tobacco policies they are implementing. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Drew Estate Barn Smoker Event Review with Pat Chamberlain!
August 13, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Pat gives us a full break down and review of the Drew Estate Barn Smoker event that he attended in Connecticut. Read more
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