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Tonight on Cigars Daily LIVE 421, we’re leaning into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit and talking about the cigars that make us green with envy. These are the projects that make other cigar makers stop and say, “Man… I wish we had done that.” From legendary limited releases like Alec Bradley’s Filthy Hooligan, to brand-new flavor bombs like Romeo y Julieta’s Reserva Real Nicaragua Profundo crafted by AJ Fernandez, we’re looking at the ...

Tonight on Cigars Daily LIVE 420, we’re celebrating milestones… and then immediately getting shown up by Steve Saka. Over the last few weeks there have been a lot of big moments worth raising a cigar for — 15 years of marriage, 10 years working in the cigar industry, the Cigars Daily YouTube channel crossing 350,000 subscribers, and even my Dodge Challenger rolling over a very distinguished mileage number. 

But while we’re...

Ten years ago I walked into this industry looking for part-time work while I was serving as a pastor. I had no idea that decision would change my entire life. What started as a side gig turned into a calling. Cigar maker, content creator, lounge manager, retail owner. Eventually all of that led to co-founding Cigars Daily with my father-in-law Jim Campbell. A decade later we've built one of the most recognized independent voic...

He started as the gopher guy at a factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. Nearly 20 years later, he's one of the most recognized faces in the entire industry. Tonight Drew Estate's Global Brand Ambassador Pedro Gomez joins us LIVE to tell his story — how a kid from humble beginnings in Nicaragua ended up becoming the voice of one of the biggest brands in the business.

My name is Tim and I'm the host of this show — but YOU are t...

Tonight on Cigars Daily LIVE 416, we've got Oliva Nick in the studio, which means it's one of those nights where everyone in the chat gets to interrogate a real cigar industry insider while we sit here and pretend we're mature adults.
We'll be talking Oliva updates, what's actually happening with new releases this year, and the kind of behind-the-scenes stuff cigar people know that normal humans never s...

Tonight on Cigars Daily LIVE 415, we’re talking about what I’m calling The 2026 Cigar Squeeze—because it feels like cigar smokers are getting pinched from every direction right now. Prices are moving, checkout totals are getting weird, and depending on where you live, shipping and taxes are starting to feel like a mini boss fight you didn’t sign up for.

And no—this isn’t some “go buy everything right now” episode. This is cigar news...

Cigar lounges used to be the heartbeat of cigar culture—where you learned, met people, and actually hung out. But lately it feels like the lounge is getting squeezed from every direction. Some places are dealing with regulatory pressure, others are fighting the simple reality that people spend more time online than ever… and even when you walk into a lounge, half the room is already on their phones.

Tonight on Cigars Daily LIVE, we’...

It’s that time of year again — the lists are out, the debates are raging, and everyone wants to know the same thing: what’s really the No. 1 cigar of the year?

In this episode of Cigars Daily LIVE, we’re digging into the Cigar of the Year results from the major publications. We’ll walk through the rankings, talk about what the critics got right, where they missed the mark, and why some cigars always seem to dominate these lists. Fro...

Some cigars are good. Some are memorable. And then there are cigars that refuse to quit.

Tonight on Cigars Daily LIVE, we’re telling the full story behind Unkillable — a cigar born out of resilience, grit, and the kind of determination that defines this industry. This isn’t just about a blend; it’s about what it represents and why that idea matters in a world that’s constantly trying to wear people down.

We’ll talk about where the co...

It’s the first Cigars Daily LIVE of 2026, and we’re kicking the year off exactly how we mean to continue it: with hot takes, questionable choices, and a whole lot of fun.

Tonight we’re talking Top Lists as they start rolling out across the cigar world—what they get right, what they miss, and why you shouldn’t let a list tell you what to enjoy. We’re also unveiling something brand new and completely ridiculous: Billy’s Chub...

It’s the last LIVE of the year, and tonight we’re doing something big.

We’re taking a deep look back at 2025 — the festivals, the trends, the standout cigars, the industry moments you loved (and some you didn’t see coming) — and then turning our attention forward to 2026 with predictions, premonitions, and bold calls for what’s next.

We’ll recap the year’s hottest events, review what made headlines in every corner of the hobby, and h...

The holidays are here — and so is the chaos. From judgmental in-laws to freezing back patios to your aunt who’s still trying to tell you cigars are worse than cigarettes… it can be a lot.

In this episode of Cigars Daily LIVE, we’re talking about how cigars can actually make the holidays better. Whether it’s escaping the madness for a moment of peace or sparking up meaningful conversations in the garage-turned-smoking-lounge, cigars ...

The Magic 8 Ball has been shaken, and the future is hazy… but that’s never stopped us before. In this episode of Cigars Daily LIVE, we’re peering into 2026 to make our boldest cigar predictions yet. From industry trends and upcoming projects to award-season guesses and long-shot prophecies, this is our chance to call our shots and see what the next year might hold for cigar lovers.

We’ll talk about where the industry feels like it’s...

Tonight on Cigars Daily LIVE, I’m joined by Michael Knowles — yes, that Michael Knowles — who’s stepping into the lounge to talk cigars, history, craftsmanship, and his own new project: Mayflower Cigars.

This isn’t a political show and it isn’t a debate. It’s two guys hanging out, talking cigars, joking around, and digging into the story behind a blend inspired by one of the most iconic journeys in American history. We’ll cover ever...

This last week has been absolute madness in the cigar world — and tonight we’re unpacking all of it. From Thanksgiving rolling straight into Cigartopia, to the launch of LecheBurra, Steve Saka’s visit to the HQ, and the non-stop chaos of Black Friday weekend… it’s been one of the wildest stretches I’ve ever experienced at Cigars Daily.

And as if that wasn’t enough, we’re heading into December with two of the most anticipated arrival...

Tonight on Cigars Daily LIVE, we’re unleashing the wildest episode of the entire year. Steve Saka from Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust is in the studio, and we’re diving deep into the story behind LecheBurra — the completely unhinged collaboration he and I cooked up together (mostly he, but we’ll explain more during the show).

This is the kind of project you can only make with Saka: part genius, part madness, and all heart. In this ep...

Tonight, we’re putting the power in your hands. This is Cigars Daily LIVE: Community Choice 2025 — where we find out which cigars you think are true 10/10s.

The chat will build the leaderboard as we go, so drop your top smokes in the comments and we’ll crown a winner by the end of the night. Are we talking Padron 1926? Tabernacle? Or something totally off the radar?

We’ll run some quick-fire shoutouts, a blind taste duel, and a round...

This week on Cigars Daily LIVE, we’re celebrating the heroes who’ve made our freedoms possible — the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces. With Veterans Day upon us, tonight’s show is all about honoring their courage, sharing stories, and enjoying the sense of brotherhood that cigars bring to every lounge across America.

We’re also firing up something special: the Espinosa La Bomba Warhead Limited Edition, one of the boldest cigar...