#ELOsoFumarTakes

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the long-anticipated return of Enrique Seijas of Matilde Cigars! It's been 157 #Takes since we had Enrique swing by. So much has changed, he had a kid, then I had a kid and I guess we'll leave some more family stuff to Sunday. But, in the time we've seen Enrique the landscape of the industry has changed and with it, Matilde Cigars changed as well. We'll get Enrique's #Take on what his vision for success will be in the coming years. Sit down for our #221stTake and Enjoy!

 

For this occasion, in honor of Enrique's father, the cigar industry icon, Jose Seijas - we are raising awareness for and spotlighting the Michael J. Fox Foundation. 

Learn more here: https://www.michaeljfox.org/

Please consider donating here: https://www.michaeljfox.org/donate?smcid=ap-a1b1R00000AEW6N&smcid=ap-a1b1R0000086fJp&gclsrc=aw.ds&gclid=Cj0KCQjwr4eYBhDrARIsANPywCiSonv2z-fNliIvXCpQprG3KQww2G5q86UQ1ngHqIsykBHzoi1SobgaAim4EALw_wcB

 

Cigar Coop Matilde Archives:

https://cigar-coop.com/2013/11/news-jose-seijas-launches-matilde.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2014/02/cigar-news-jose-seijas-matilde-renacer.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2015/03/cigar-review-matilde-renacer-robusto.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2016/11/cigar-review-matilde-quadrata-toro-bravo.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2016/08/cigar-news-matilde-serena-introduced-post-ipcpr-2016.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2016/05/cigar-news-matilde-quadrata-to-debut-at-2016-ipcpr.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2015/10/cigar-review-matilde-oscura-toro-bravo.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2015/07/cigar-news-matilde-oscura-debuts-at-2015-ipcpr.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2015/05/cigar-news-quesada-cigars-to-distribute.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2021/08/pca-2021-report-matilde-cigars.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2021/06/cigar-news-matilde-cigars-to-introduce-limited-exposure-no-1-at-2021-pca-trade-show.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2018/08/feature-story-spotlight-on-seibel-distribution-mlb-cigar-ventures-and-matilde-cigars.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2018/04/cigar-news-mlb-cigar-ventures-and-matilde-cigars-for-seibel-distribution.html

 

 

Recent 2022 News:

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/08/pca-2022-report-matilde-cigars.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/08/cigar-news-matilde-limited-expsosure-no-2-released.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/01/cigar-news-matilde-limited-exposure-no-2-makes-debut-at-tpe-22.html

 

This week, on #ELOsoFumarTakes brings back a blast from our past! Our guest of honor on #Take220 is Eric Guttormson of Cigar Dojo. It wasn't big enough for Eric to build the cigar world's most popular app, he had to create a Universe. TEN YEARS and counting! We'll see what Eric's thoughts are on last month's PCA Trade Show, the direction of the industry, going to the bathroom with Michael Herklots, and dancing with snakes?!?!?! Enjoy!

 

For this occasion, Eric and I would like to spotlight Cigars for Warriors.  This is the fourth time, we've featured the incredible charity on this show! Learn more HERE.

 

Cigar Dojo will be doing a month-long celebration in honor of Veterans Day this November for Cigars for Warriors.

 

https://dojoverse.com/

https://cigarwars.net/

 

Presidents and their Whiskeys: https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2012/11/sb-picks-us-presidents-and-their-whiskey/

 

 

 

 

 

 

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes, for the first time, the President of the Premium Cigar Association Board of Directors- Mr. Greg Zimmerman. Our #219thTake promises to be one to remember. We learn about Greg's journey and discuss this year's trade show. Enjoy!

 

For this occasion, Greg and I would like to spotlight Habitat for Humanity.  Learn more here.

Please consider donating HERE.

 

https://premiumcigars.org/

https://premiumcigars.org/news/pca-files-comments-opposing-fda-flavored-cigar-proposed-rule/

https://premiumcigars.org/news/deeming-rule-found-arbitray-and-capricious/

 

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/07/cigar-news-court-rules-fdas-final-deeming-rule-not-to-exempt-premium-cigars-was-arbitrary-and-capricious.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/07/cigar-news-pca-rounds-out-board-of-directors.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/06/cigar-news-pca-unveils-portal-against-flavored-tobacco-ban.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/04/cigar-news-premium-cigar-association-pca-responds-to-fda-proposed-rules-on-flavored-cigars.html

 

 

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back the Crowned Prince of the Cigar Industry - Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego for our #218thTake. PCA closed less than two weeks ago and while some already have their eyes on next year, we take a look at the here and the now. Is Ferio Tego what Herklots envisioned? My wager is no. But, don't my word for it. Let's peer into the periscope together. Enjoy!

 

Ferio Tego returns for 2022: https://cigar-coop.com/2022/06/cigar-news-ferio-tego-eleganccia-and-generoso-return-for-2022.html

 

Ferio Tego celebrates 10 years of Timeless: https://cigar-coop.com/2022/07/cigar-news-ferio-tego-to-showcase-timeless-ten-years-at-2022-pca-trade-show.html

 

United Presidential Trivia

Most Fashion Forward President: https://www.closetfactory.com/blog/top-10-fashionable-presidents-u-s-history/

 

 

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of the industry's number #1 Cyber Security Specialist - Mr. Kevin Keithan of Protocol Cigars! For our #217thTake, we look back at Protocol's last year, where talk pool parties and fun times. Well, some of that too, but it's time to get serious with Kevin and see what the #PoweroftheP clan has in store for the rest of 2022 and beyond. Enjoy!

 

For this occasion, Kevin and I would like to spotlight Tunnel to Towers Foundation.  Learn more here: https://t2t.org/
Please consider donating: https://t2t.org/donate/

 

United Cigars Presidential Trivia segment reference: https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Check-out-the-first-computer-in-the-White-House-8361290.php

 

F-Train: https://cigar-coop.com/2022/05/cigar-news-protocol-f-train-announced.html

 

Keep an eye on CIGAR COOP for all your PCA 2022 coverage!

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back Luciano Meirelles of ACE Prime for our #216thTake. It'll be PCA Post Party! Last time we sat down with Luciano it was my birthday, this time we talk about Ace Prime's birthday. In less than five years, Luciano, Pichardo, and the Tabacalera Pichardo have become heavyweights in the premium cigar world and have made a name for themselves and other brand names. Let's Post Show Party Right Here! Enjoy!

 

The Show even takes a deep philosophical turn in the later half.  Stick around, we get deep.

 

For this occasion, Luciano and I would like to spotlight the ACE Prime Foundation.  You can learn more here:

https://cigar-coop.com/2021/02/cigar-news-ace-prime-creates-foundation-to-support-nicaraguan-families.html

 

Learn more about Mas Igneus:

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/07/cigar-news-ace-prime-to-launch-mas-igneus-at-2022-pca-trade-show.html

 

Learn more about Maria Lucia:

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/06/cigar-news-ace-prime-to-release-maria-lucia-as-pca-exclusive.html

 

Learn more about Ozgenger Family Cigars:

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/06/cigar-news-tim-ozgener-returning-to-cigar-industry.html

 

Learn more about  Le Pâtissier:

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/06/cigar-news-crowned-heads-le-patissier-becoming-regular-production-line.html

 

"I give all the credit to Jon Huber on his decisions with that blend."- Luciano

 

"Growth for the sake of growth is the ideology of a cancer cell"- Edward Abbey

 

"All our knowledge begins with the senses, proceeds then to the understanding, and ends with reason. There is nothing higher than reason"- Immanuel Kant

 

 

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes THE COALITION! The Cigar Coop Coalition that is. William Cooper, Ben Lee, and Erron Nielsen sit down for #Take215 and we talk all things Premium Cigar Association Trade Show.

 

For this occasion, we honor William Cooper as he selected Sepsis Alliance to feature.  Check them out and consider donating, but mostly please educate yourself on the signs of sepsis.

https://www.sepsis.org/

 

https://cigar-coop.com/pca-2022-the-big-board

 

To the #ELOsoFumarTakes community, I have decided to take part in a survey that is aimed at capturing the influence of our podcast, in addition to other Cigar Industry media. I ask you, humbly, to take a few minutes and take part in this survey. Two major points: 1) No personal info will be asked for or given by you 2) THE GOAL: to see what, if any, influence and impact Cigar Media has on the way you, the consumer, views and takes part in this industry we love. It would honor me to hear and see your thoughts. Thank you in advance.

 

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This Sunday, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of Mike Szczepankiewicz of A Cigar Hustlers Podcast & Pospiech Cigars. We remind everyone, why everybody eats (cereal or whatever they want). We dig into recent collaborations and, of course, the upcoming PCA Trade Show. It'll be our #214thTake! It's all fun and games. Enjoy!

 

For this occasion, Mike and I are pleased to spotlight a local Little League team that means a great deal to Mike and his family.  Please consider helping this young team compete at states.  

 

Please consider donating via Venmo: @ABA9UAllStars

 

https://cigar-coop.com/2021/09/cigar-news-pospiech-set-to-release-the-bangarang.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/04/cigar-news-pospiech-announces-bdp-cigar.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/06/cigar-news-pospiech-and-matt-booth-team-up-for-the-shepherd.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2021/11/cigar-news-pospiech-to-release-collaboration-with-room101-cigars.html

 

https://acigarhustlerspodcast.podbean.com/

 

To the #ELOsoFumarTakes community, I have decided to take part in a survey that is aimed at capturing the influence of our podcast, in addition to other Cigar Industry media. I ask you, humbly, to take a few minutes and take part in this survey. Two major points: 1) No personal info will be asked for or given by you 2) THE GOAL: to see what, if any, influence and impact Cigar Media has on the way you, the consumer, views and takes part in this industry we love. It would honor me to hear and see your thoughts. Thank you in advance.

 

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This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes returns to celebrate Father's Day for #Take213 with a perennial favorite - Tom Lazuka of Asylum Cigars. This is the third Father's Day that we celebrate with Tom and for our #213thTake, we're bringing in an additional special guest. Mr. Oliver Nivaud of United Cigars will be joining us this year. We talk Asylum, United, and, of course, FATHERHOOD. Enjoy!

 

Tom, Oliver, and I would like to spotlight The Boys & Girls Club of America

 

Specifically, the communities Tom and Oliver call home.

Boston: https://www.bgcb.org/

Please consider donating here: https://www.bgcb.org/donate-now

Southeastern Michigan: https://bgcsm.org/

Please consider donating here: https://bgcsm.org/donate/

 

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/01/cigar-news-united-cigars-to-distribute-arnold-andre-products-in-u-s.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/01/cigar-news-united-cigars-to-release-two-new-firecrackers.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/04/cigar-news-united-cigars-to-release-stadium-series-ii.html

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/05/cigar-news-united-cigars-to-relaunch-red-anchor-at-2022-pca-trade-show.html

 

Asylum 10 is coming!

 

Dad Jokes: https://www.menshealth.com/trending-news/a34437277/best-dad-jokes/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=arb_ga_mnh_ext_a34437277&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkruVBhCHARIsACVIiOxslfYE7zOegzXStfllaww5S8bD2oxzgHlRCyolHsPWhUPmo3nxt-saAksREALw_wcB

 

Tom gets us with one last Dad Joke Zinger (01:44:30)

 

10th President John Tyler fathered more children than any other President: https://biography.yourdictionary.com/articles/which-president-had-the-most-children.html

 

 

To the #ELOsoFumarTakes community, I have decided to take part in a survey that is aimed at capturing the influence of our podcast, in addition to other Cigar Industry media. I ask you, humbly, to take a few minutes and take part in this survey. Two major points: 1) No personal info will be asked for or given by you 2) THE GOAL: to see what, if any, influence and impact Cigar Media has on the way you, the consumer, views and takes part in this industry we love. It would honor me to hear and see your thoughts. Thank you in advance.

 

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This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes Bradley Rubin of Alec & Bradley back for our #212thTake. Over the past couple of years, Brad and I have shared a lot of cigars and good conversations. We've chatted music, spirits, travel, and FOOD. This Sunday, we chat about the latest from Alec Bradley Cigars as well as smoke a special cigar and take a culinary journey with the young Rubin. Enjoy!

 

For this occasion, Bradley and I would like to spotlight and raise awareness for Abandon Pet Rescue, a fabulous no-kill shelter that is local to Bradley in the Ft. Lauderdale Area.  Learn more here: https://abandonedpetrescue.org/

 

Please consider donating: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/AbandonedPetRescueFT

 

https://alecbradley.com/

Big Smoke: https://www.bigsmokewhiskyfest.com/

 

Dark n' Stormy: https://www.liquor.com/recipes/dark-n-stormy/

White Russian: https://www.liquor.com/recipes/white-russian/

 

Bear's picks:

The 'Dirty Dozen' at Waters: https://waterstexas.com/

The Tenderloin Tamales and Millionaire Margarita at Reata: https://www.reata.net/

Green Tomato BLT at Yardbird: https://www.runchickenrun.com/las-vegas/

Steak Tartare at Kaiser Hof: https://www.kaiserhofrestaurant.com/dinner-menu

Wicky Chicken Riggis at Saviano's: https://www.savianosrestaurant.com/

Dry Aged Bone-In New York Strip at SW Steakhouse: https://www.wynnlasvegas.com/dining/fine-dining/sw-steakhouse

Miso Mixed Chicken and Vegetable Hiyashi Bowl at Wagamama: https://www.wagamama.com/

Peach Cobbler at Cabernet Grill: https://www.cabernetgrill.com/

French Pastry at The Holy Grail: http://www.holygrailpub.com/

 

Top 10Most Hated Foods in the Nation: https://www.thecutlerychronicles.com/the-10-most-feared-foods-of-nation/

 

 

Bradley's Picks

Oysters at Shuck n' Dive: https://shuck-n-dive.com/

Assorted Appetizers and Main Course at Brezza: https://www.brezzaitalian.com/

Crispy Chicken Sandwich at Henry's Sandwich Station : https://henryssandwich.com/#

Sticky Pecan Bun and Almond Joy at Gastroeque: https://gastrotheque.com/

 

 

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/05/cigar-news-alec-bradley-announces-taste-of-the-world-chunk-sampler.html

 

https://cigar-coop.com/2022/06/cigar-news-alec-bradley-double-broadleaf-experimental-series-to-launch-at-the-2022-pca-trade-show.html

 

 

To the #ELOsoFumarTakes community, I have decided to take part in a survey that is aimed at capturing the influence of our podcast, in addition to other Cigar Industry media. I ask you, humbly, to take a few minutes and take part in this survey. Two major points: 1) No personal info will be asked for or given by you 2) THE GOAL: to see what, if any, influence and impact Cigar Media has on the way you, the consumer, views and takes part in this industry we love. It would honor me to hear and see your thoughts. Thank you in advance.

 

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This is going to be one awesome #Take! Enjoy!