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Hosted by James Giehm · leisure · EN · 276 episodes
A podcast for cigar enthusiasts and cigar aficionados. Interviews with blenders, principles, owners, and others in and around the cigar industry. From the PCA Trade Show to local B&Ms and regional events, we cover it all. Join James and Nick Syris (owner of LH Cigars) on the 1st and 15th of every month.
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Signup to Generate a PitchSimply Stogies is a leisure podcast hosted by James Giehm, with 276 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.
James Giehm hosts Simply Stogies, a leisure show with 276 episodes published.
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Episode #278
Jimmy and James recap their recent conversation with Dray and Zack of HDA Cigars. Jimmy asks some questions, James critiques Jimmy's questions, and Jimmy gives James a hard time. Also, they're both big fans of Dray and Zack. What makes them friends? Why aren't Jimmy and James as close as Dray and Zack? Is there an "Iowa Connection?" Plus much more!
Episode #277
James and Jimmy welcome both Andre and Zack from HDA Cigars to the program. Dre tells us how he got into cigars, how he met up with Zack, and how the two came to form HDA Cigars. The duo discuss the move to the Rojas Factory, what went into the move, and how they worked to keep the recipes the same. We discuss their latest limited edition, The Sentinel, before diving into their next limited edition, the 11:11. The 11:11 is collab with Team SAPO where part of the proceeds go to help veterans in need. The two talk about working with lounges, mentors in the industry, and much more!
Episode #276
Jimmy and James discuss their recent discussion with Sebastien Decoppet of Cavalier Cigars. The duo talk about how long it took to get Sebastien on the show, the chemistry between James and Sebastien, and what it takes to make a sale. The two also react to Sebastien not caring what other people think when it comes to making cigars. Of course, we touch on Sebastien's love for his community in Honduras.
Episode #275
James and Jimmy welcome Sebastien Decoppet of Cavalier Cigars to the program. After several years, Sebastien sits down and has a frank conversation about what it means to be a "boutique" cigar manufacturer, why he hates the word boutique, and how he got into the industry. We discuss his love of Honduras, the factory, and working with others in the industry.
Episode #274
Jimmy and James discuss their recent conversation with Jon Simons of Warfighter Tobacco. The duo discuss veteran owned businesses, the learning curve of sales, and the ability to adapt and overcome. They also discuss some recent cigar media shenanigans.
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