The Cigar Authority

The Al Micallef Cigar Story

This week on The Cigar Authority, we hear the Al Micallef Story. Al Micallef, founder of Micallef Cigars joins us live in studio. Hear about his history & how he got into the world of cigars!

We will smoke Micallef Migdalia Corona Extra in the first hour.

Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.

The Micalllef Effect on Cigars - The After Show

Dave wrote an editorial and heard from a lot of people. We talk about it on The After Show. Are expensive cigars on the way out?

The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

Cigar Strength Meter

This week on The Cigar Authority, the guys have come up with their own Cigar Strength Meter. After weeks of bickering & testing the final results are in. Tune in to find out if they got it right!

We will smoke the Camacho Broadleaf Toro in the first hour. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them.

The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.

Cigar Topic Ideas for New Episodes - The After Show

Today, as we enter the 15^th year, we talk about some potential topics for new shows.  Some are good, some need work and others need to be discarded.

The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

Cigar Authority 14th Anniversary Show

This week on The Cigar Authority, its the TCA 14th Anniversary Show! We celebrate 14 years of cigars, laughs, and shenanigans. But the big question is, what will be the TCA 14th Anniversary Cigar?? You'll have to tune it to find out!! We'll smoke the Red Anchor Gunner in the first hour.

Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them.

The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.

What Cigars Did Dave Buy at PCA? - The After Show

There are always new cigars at the trade show. What did Dave buy and were there a lot of expensive cigars at the show?

The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

Dave's 2024 Premium Cigar Association Recap

This week on The Cigar Authority it's the 2024 PCA Recap! Hear what Dave has to say about this year's trade show! How did the new date affect attendance? How much money did he spend? How was the food?! Learn all that and more! We will smoke the new Micallef Blue in the first hour.

Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them.

The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.

Cigar Terminology - The After Show

On The After Show, we discuss some of the terms that are used in the cigar business. You will sometimes hear cigar manufactures using these terms, so we explain what they mean.

The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

Growing Up In The Cigar Business

This week on The Cigar Authority, we talk about growing up in the cigar business with Erik Wentworth of 3 Leaf Cigars, and Dan Davison of The Ash Holes. Both are under 40 years old but have a combined 26 years of experience in cigars! We will smoke the Stadium Series #2 in the first hour.

Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them.

The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.

Preparing for Eating and Entertainment at the Trade Show - The After Show

Ed Santamaria and Dave do a lot of preparation for the trade show. It’s not all about cigars. Ed and Dave talk about planning for eating and entertainment in Las Vegas.

The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH