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Hosted by Fred Rewey · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 26 episodes
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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.
Fred Rewey hosts Not A Cigar Show*, a leisure show with 26 episodes published.
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 loung
Charles Gibb had been CEO of Tabacalera USA for roughly 48 hours when this interview was recorded live at PCA. That timing makes this conversation unique. Before the talking points were polished and before months of indu
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 refus
David Lafferty from Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust joins Fred Rewey for one of the most honest episodes of Not A Cigar Show yet. This episode pulls back the curtain on what the cigar industry really looks like beyond the soci
Tim Ozgener grew up in the cigar industry, helped build CAO, walked away, then came back to start Oz Family Cigars. In this episode we talk about legacy, starting over, blending philosophy, and what cigar smokers never s
More Than Litto’s Son: Litto Gomez Jr. on Pressure, Growth, and the Future of LFD. Legacy gets thrown around a lot in this business. Usually, it comes with soft lighting and a rehearsed answer. This one does not. Litto G
Jason Wood from Miami Cigar and Outcast Cigars joins Fred Rewey for a conversation that goes well beyond a product pitch. They dig into the real origin of Tatiana, what it was like coming into a legacy cigar family witho
Daniel Lance co-founded Domain Cigars, and he did it the hard way. No family legacy. No shortcut factory tour that turns into a brand launch. He put in nearly two decades of retail work, then moved to Nicaragua, then wen
Law Ream of Camacho joins Not A Cigar Show for a conversation that moves fast and pulls no punches. We talk cigars, the industry, and the stuff most people only complain about after the cameras are off. Expect strong opi
Steve Saka joins Not A Cigar Show for an episode that refuses to stay on the rails. You get real talk, sharp opinions, and the kind of cigar knowledge only Saka can drop. We cover blending, bad ideas, and a few things we
Meet the Cigar Press 30. This is your guide to building the perfect humidor. We picked 30 cigars that earn a permanent spot. Ten mild. Ten medium. Ten full. No trends. No hype. No limited editions. Only proven blends tha
Tom Lazuka, co-founder of Asylum Cigars, joins Fred Rewey for a deep dive into how a wild idea turned into one of the most recognizable brands in the cigar world. They cover everything from 70-ring-gauge cigars and Detro
Hostos Fernandez isn’t just rolling cigars—he’s rolling out a new era of Dominican craftsmanship. As the man behind Tabacalera LA iSLA, Hostos has become one of the most respected names in boutique cigar making. From ble
Abe Dababneh isn’t just the guy behind Smoke Inn — he’s built one of the biggest retail empires in the cigar world, launched The Great Smoke (one of the industry’s most over-the-top events), and somehow still finds time
Matt Booth isn’t your typical cigar maker — he’s a storyteller, a troublemaker, and the kind of guy who can make chaos sound poetic. In this episode of Not A Cigar Show, Fred Rewey sits down with the man behind Room101 C
Michael Herklots isn’t just a cigar guy—he’s a walking masterclass in how to mix passion, performance, and perfectly tailored suits. From Nat Sherman to Ferio Tego, he’s built a reputation on doing things his way—elevati
Jon Huber, co-founder of Crowned Heads Cigars, joins Not a Cigar Show for a conversation as bold as the blends he creates. Building one of the most recognizable boutique brands in the cigar world, Jon shares his unfilter
On this episode of Not A Cigar Show, we sit down with Josh Habursky, Deputy Executive Director of the PCA and the guy fighting the political battles to keep premium cigars in your humidor. From ridiculous regulations to
On this episode of Not A Cigar Show, I sit down with Josh Habursky, Deputy Executive Director of the PCA and the guy fighting the political battles to keep premium cigars in your humidor. From ridiculous regulations to b
In this episode of Not A Cigar Show, we sit down with Laurel Tilley, one of the most recognizable and outspoken voices in the cigar world. Laurel shares behind-the-scenes stories from the industry, her journey into cigar
James Brown
Hall of Fame sportscaster and broadcasting legend · Business Accelerator Institute
1 appearance on this show
Tim Ozgener
Ozgener Family Cigars
1 appearance on this show
Jason Wood
former President · Faith Presbyterian Church
1 appearance on this show
Steve Saka
Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust
1 appearance on this show
Matt Booth
attitude expert, certified speaker, and author · Room101 Cigars
1 appearance on this show
Michael Herklots
Certified Master Tobacconist · Ferio Tego
1 appearance on this show
Jon Huber
co-founder · Crowned Heads
1 appearance on this show
Charles Gibb
Tabacalera USA
1 appearance on this show
David Lafferty
Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust
1 appearance on this show
Litto Gomez Jr.
La Flor Dominicana
1 appearance on this show
Daniel Lance
Domain Cigars
1 appearance on this show
Law Ream
Camacho
1 appearance on this show
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