This week, we dedicate this episode to Coop’s father who passed away recently. Nicole joins us for the first time ever while also working on the upcoming fundraiser for CFCF. Most of this episode we spend going through the NASEM report and discussing certain topics that we found inside that could have major impacts on the industry. Tune in to hear more on what we covered. We also talk a little bit of TAA and some of the TAA exclusives releases and how we feel about them individually and as a whole. Don’t forget to Like & Subscribe and visit www.smokintabacco.com for more news and info!
The Spare Notes Series #16: The NASEM Report Explained
Matthew Tabacco
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Born and raised in New England, Matthew Tabacco began smoking cigars and living up to his unique namesake in 2017. What began as just a social indulgence became a world of everything premium cigars- learning from some of the biggest and best in the business. From casual smoking to lighting up on the hit podcast The Smokin Tabacco Show, Matthew can usually be found in some of the largest smoke shops in the Northeast enjoying a cigar, talking business, or preparing for a show.
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