Not A Cigar Show*

Not A Cigar Show is exactly what it sounds like—except when it isn’t. 🎙️ Sure, we talk cigars, but this isn’t your typical lounge chat. It’s part interview, part storytelling, part chaos—with industry legends, brand builders, and the characters who make the cigar world what it is. From behind-the-scenes stories and bold opinions to offbeat humor and unexpected detours, every episode brings you closer to the culture, creativity, and community that light up the premium cigar world. Whether you’re here for the tobacco talk or just the banter, you’ll find a seat at the table. Because this isn’t just about cigars—it’s about the people who smoke them. Visit more on CigarPress.com *Ok, maybe it is a little bit about cigars.

Not A Cigar Show* is a leisure podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 28 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Not A Cigar Show*, a leisure show with 28 episodes published.

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  Episode #11

  JP Awad and Nate Beck From Boveda | Not A Cigar Show

  Sep 23, 202659 minS2

  Keeping cigars properly humidified sounds simple right up until you start asking cigar smokers what RH they use, how many packs they put in a humidor, whether they rotate them, and what happens when they bring home a brand-new box. On this episode of Not A Cigar Show, I’m joined by JP Awad, Boveda’s Eastern U.S. Sales Representative, and Nate Beck, Western U.S. Sales Representative, to talk about cigar storage, two-way humidity control, common mistakes, choosing the right RH level, and what actually happens inside your humidor. We also cover what JP and Nate see while traveling the country, the questions they hear most often from retailers and consumers, and why something as basic as humidity can still spark a pretty serious cigar argument.

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  Episode #10

  Terence Reilly of Aganorsa Leaf | Not A Cigar Show

  Sep 9, 20261h 6mS2

  Terence Reilly of Aganorsa Leaf joins Fred Rewey on Not A Cigar Show for a conversation about tobacco, cigars, marketing, retailers, and what actually goes into building a brand in today’s cigar business. We get into what makes Aganorsa tobacco different, the advantage of controlling so much of the process from the fields forward, how cigar smokers understand, and sometimes misunderstand, tobacco, and what Terence sees happening at the retail and consumer level. We also talk about Aganorsa’s brands, the challenge of getting people to notice what is inside the cigar instead of simply what is wrapped around it, and how you market something when your biggest differentiator literally grows out of the ground. Plus, because this is Not A Cigar Show, the conversation occasionally wanders into places a normal cigar interview probably would have avoided.

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  Episode #9

  Office Hours: Your Questions, Our Answers | Not A Cigar Show with Fred Rewey

  Jul 23, 202630 minS2

  No guest this week. Just your questions. Welcome to the first episode of Office Hours, a new edition of Not a Cigar Show where the conversation is driven by cigar smokers. This episode tackles questions about cigar lounge etiquette, whether the industry really needs more new brands, cell phones in lounges, aging cigars, and several other topics submitted by viewers. Have a question for a future episode? Email fred@cigarpress.com , or record a short audio or video message and send it in. You might hear your question on the next Office Hours. Light up a great cigar and join the conversation.

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  Episode #8

  Charles Gibb's First Interview as CEO of Tabacalera USA

  Jun 9, 202641 minS2

  <p>Charles Gibb had been CEO of Tabacalera USA for roughly 48 hours when this interview was recorded live at PCA.</p> <p>That timing makes this conversation unique.</p> <p>Before the talking points were polished and before months of industry headlines could shape the narrative, Gibb sat down with Cigar Press to discuss his vision for some of the most recognizable brands in premium cigars.</p> <p>Coming from the luxury spirits world, Gibb shares his thoughts on premium branding, storytelling, innovation, partnerships, and the balance between honoring tradition and avoiding gimmicks. He also discusses how he views brands...

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  Episode #7

  Black Label’s James Brown on Cigars and Creativity | Not A Cigar Show

  May 27, 20261h 1mS2

  <p >James Brown of Black Label Trading Company and Black Works Studio joins Fred Rewey on Not A Cigar Show for a deep conversation about blending, branding, artwork, factories, tobacco, and why some cigar smokers still refuse to try a petite corona.</p> <p >This episode goes far beyond “tell us about the new release.”</p> <p >James talks about his path from the wine industry and hospitality to running cigar expeditions through Central America before eventually building Oveja Negra Factory in Nicaragua. He explains how Black Label grew organically from cigars he originally made for expedition guests, and why cont...

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