#ELOsoFumarTakes delivers abbreviated interviews, thoughts, and insights with cigar industry personnel and fans. Host Bear Duplisea's vision is to give the audience a peak into industry culture as well as show the human side of its inner members.
Episodes
Feb 21, 2022
Feb 21, 2022
2hr 3 min
This week, we begin our journey into our next two hundred #Takes. For our #201stTake, we welcome the return of Jeff Borysiewicz of Corona Cigar Company, Florida Sun Grown Tobacco Farm, and gentleman extraordinaire. Jeff is always willing to lend a helping hand, a piece of advice, and a torch to light your path, er cigar. Well, this week, we ask his advice on some matters of the heart, the home and the tobacco farm. We'll be having some fun along the way, but also catching up on the latest from our favorite Florida Tobacco farmer. Enjoy!
For this occasion, Jeff and I would like to spotlight the Bahia Shriners and specifically their work with the Shriners Children's Hospital Network.
Learn more here: https://www.bahiashriners.com/
Please consider donating here: https://donate.lovetotherescue.org/give/119312/#!/donation/checkout?c_src=lttr-home
Barnsmokers are back!
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Feb 14, 2022
Feb 14, 2022
2hr 46 min
This week, the day has arrived. OUR 200TH TAKE! We've had some many takes over four years and to celebrate we welcome in one of the industry's finest and esteemed ambassadors. He's the son of a legend and an icon himself. His name is synonymous with cigars. Carlos Carlito Fuente Jr. joins us this Sunday for our milestone take to share, in part, his passion, his vision, his story and, yes, his take with our audience. Enjoy!
For this occasion, Carlito and I are calling for support of the incredible Cigar Family Charitable Foundation.
Learn more here: https://cf-cf.org/
Please consider donating here: https://cf-cf.org/donations/payment_form.php
PCA's Letter on Responsible Marketing: https://cigar-coop.com/2022/02/cigar-news-pca-calls-out-characters-foods-and-candy-associated-with-childrens-interest-in-responsible-marketing-statement.html
Arturo Fuente makes a return to Nicaragua: https://cigar-coop.com/2018/01/cigar-news-arturo-fuente-to-open-factory-in-nicaragua.html
Carlito Fuente & Jorge Padron announce historic project: https://cigar-coop.com/2020/10/cigar-news-arturo-fuente-and-padron-cigars-to-join-forces-for-historic-project.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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Feb 7, 2022
Feb 7, 2022
1hr 44 min
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the long-awaited return of Terence Reilly of Aganorsa Leaf. It's our #199thTake and there's no better way than closing our chapter on the 100s than giving the floor to the man that has helped usher in and defines the new era of Aganorsa Leaf. Signature, Night Watch, Supreme Leaf, and Rare Leaf all became household names in the past 24 months because of Reilly steering the powerful ship. Enjoy!
For this occasion, Terence and I are continuing to raise awareness for Sepsis Alliance.
Learn more here: https://www.sepsis.org/
Please consider donating: https://www.sepsis.org/#
https://cigar-coop.com/2021/11/cigar-news-aganorsa-leaf-announces-guardian-of-the-farm-cerberus.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerberus
https://cigar-coop.com/2020/12/cigar-news-aganorsa-leaf-to-release-rare-leaf-reserve.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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Jan 31, 2022
Jan 31, 2022
1hr 52 min
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back Abe Dababneh to celebrate THE LAST LUAU! The Great Smoke gets kicked off in less than a month and we go all-in on the planning, the cigars, the details and is it too late to go into the suggestion box? We'll find that out and more. Enjoy!
For this occasion, Abe and I will be raising money for Kids Cancer Foundation.
Learn more here: https://www.kidscancersf.org/
Please consider donating here: https://www.kidscancersf.org/checkout/donate?donatePageId=60e8d36e24e1847d83681197
The Great Smoke: https://www.thegreatsmoke.com/
Wrigley Field: https://www.mlb.com/cubs/ballpark
United Center: https://www.unitedcenter.com/
Solider Field: https://soldierfield.net/
iMordecai: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13528122/
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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. Click here: https://tcu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/for...
This is going to be one awesome #Take! Enjoy!
Jan 24, 2022
Jan 24, 2022
2hr 18 min
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of Miguel M. Schoedel of Crowned Heads for #Take197. Miguel has been apart of some amazing years at Crowned Heads, but have any been like 2021? We'll ask Miguel this and more. Of course, we may talk a little baseball, dead presidents and more. Enjoy!
For this occasion, Miguel and I continue the #BettyWhiteChallenge and would like to raise awareness and spotlight two of Florida's proudest Humane Societies!
Learn more here:
http://floridahumanesociety.org/
https://www.humanesocietyncfl.org/
Please consider donating:
https://www.humanesocietyncfl.org/donate/
https://www.cigaraficionado.com/top25/2021
https://elosofumar.podbean.com/e/elosofumartakes-195th-take-2021-top-10-cigars-of-the-year/
https://cigar-coop.com/2021-cigar-of-the-year
https://developingpalates.com/editorials/cigar-editorials/2021-cigar-year/
https://halfwheel.com/top-25-cigars-2021
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palace_of_the_Fans
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crosley_Field
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riverfront_Stadium
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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. Click here: https://tcu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/for... This is going to be one awesome #Take! Enjoy!
Jan 17, 2022
Jan 17, 2022
2hr 27 min
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of William Cooper for #Take196. Coop always has a #Take to share, but this week we focus on Cigar Coop's year in review. We also get in some predictions for 2022. Enjoy!
For this occasion, Coop and I continue to spotlight and raise awareness for Sepsis Alliance.
You can learn more here: https://www.sepsis.org/
Please consider donating: https://www.sepsis.org/#
Cigar Coop Top Stories of 2021: https://cigar-coop.com/2021/12/2021-year-in-review-top-12-cigar-industry-stories-and-themes-of-2021.html
Cigar Coop Price Performance: https://cigar-coop.com/2022/01/2021-year-in-review-cigar-price-performance-rankings.html
List of NewYork Giants Head Coaches: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_New_York_Giants_head_coaches
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."-
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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Jan 3, 2022
Jan 3, 2022
40 min
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes #Take151 is one of the most anticipated #Takes of the year. It's that time again...our Top 10 Cigars of 2021. Who will take the crown? Will La Barba Cigars defend their title? You'll have to tune in to find out.
And for this occasion, I'll be raising money for K9s For Warriors, a worthy cause for worthy men and women and man's best friends.
Please Consider Donating: https://www.k9sforwarriors.org/
The updated criteria is below:
1) It's vitola based.
2) I had to have smoked the cigar for the first time in the last year and a half.*
3) It must not suck.
4)No limited edition cigars (i.e. TAA, shop exclusive) are eligible.
5) A previous number 1 cigar winner (blend-specific, i.e. 2017 Winner Espinosa Habano) cannot be on this year's Top 10 or repeat as winner.*
6) A company cannot have more than 1 cigar on the Top 10, however, may be considered for honorable mention.*
7)THE BIG ONE: frequency of smoke. Basically, I had to have the means AND opportunity AND did, in fact, smoke the cigar frequently.
#ELOsoFumarTakes 2020 Top Ten List (Last Year):
1) La Barba Cru RicMexi-Sol Gran Robusto
2) Dissident Bloc Box Pressed Lonsdale
3) Trinidad Espiritu Toro
4) Alec & Bradley Gatekeeper Corona
5) HVC Serie A Perlas
6) Crowned Heads La Coalicion Sublime
7) Room 101 Farce Maduro
8) Herera Esteli Brazilian Stalk Cut Lonsdale
9) Don Lino Africa Duma
10) Caldwell MAD MF Toro
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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. Click here: https://tcu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/for... This is going to be one awesome #Take! Enjoy!
Dec 20, 2021
Dec 20, 2021
1hr 51 min
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes Pedro Gomez Rodriguez of Drew Estate Cigars : The Rebirth of Cigars as our guest of honor for #Take194. The last time we spoke with Pedro, it was a very special collaborative interview with Cigar Coop at Drew Estate Barn Smoker in Clermont, Florida. It's been a couple of years, and Pedro, as usual, has been hard at work with all the good folks at Drew Estate. We catch up with Pedro and talk all things Undercrown and what its been like to be at the forefront of ushering in a new era of Drew Estate. Enjoy!
For this occasion, Pedro and I would like to continue spotlighting from last week - Operation: Cigars for Warriors
Learn more here: https://cigarsforwarriors.org/
Please consider donating: https://cigarsforwarriors.org/donate-now/
https://www.facebook.com/drewestatecigar
Drew Estate is about to make someone a whole lot richer!!! During its latest Freestyle Live show on the company’s Facebook Live page (facebook.com/drewestatecigar), Drew Estate announced that it will hold a Bitcoin Sweepstakes, with numerous incredible prizes during upcoming Freestyle Live events, including a Grand Prize of one full Bitcoin for a lucky fan to be announced during the Feb. 17, 2022, edition of Freestyle Live.
Entry into the unheralded Drew Estate Bitcoin Sweepstakes is simple. During each of the company’s three upcoming Freestyle Live events—Oct. 15 and Nov. 11 in 2021, and Jan. 20, 2022—the company will randomly select the names of five people who attend the online show and comment during specific times in each broadcast as potential winners of an assortment of fantastic prizes. The five winners from each of these three shows will create the contestant pool of 15 people eligible to win the Grand Prize Bitcoin. At the conclusion of the Feb. 17, 2022 edition of Freestyle Live, the Grand Prize winner will be randomly selected from this group.
Undercrown 10 releases:
https://cigar-coop.com/2021/10/cigar-news-drew-estate-ships-undercrown-10-factory-floor-edition.html
Revamps Nica Rustica:
https://cigar-coop.com/2021/05/cigar-news-drew-estate-revamps-nica-rustica.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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Dec 13, 2021
Dec 13, 2021
2hr 15 min
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes Cigars for Warriors Co-Founder Storm Boen to sitdown for a very special #193rdTake! In 2019, Operation: Cigars for Warriors was given the highest honor given to a non-profit for its tireless work and complete transparency, with a Platinum rating. The entire #Take will be dedicated to our Armed Forces here and abroad. It's a #Take you don't want to miss. Enjoy!
Learn more here: https://cigarsforwarriors.org/
Please consider donating: https://cigarsforwarriors.org/donate-now/
Where can you drop off cigars? Here: https://cigarsforwarriors.org/donate-now/donation-drop-off-locations/
Get involved here: https://cigarsforwarriors.org/get-involved/
CATS: https://www.facebook.com/CATSCigarAficionadoTradeandSales
CATS Fest: https://catsfestival.com/?fbclid=IwAR3U4jekIe533Kyp1g36R6TTjAOFjd69OqhGY2NFbWW7NT64FFKMRjpA-OY
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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Dec 6, 2021
Dec 6, 2021
2hr 50 min
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back Samuel Spencer of Micallef Cigars and Fred Rewey, Founder of Nomad Cigar Company to sit down for a very special #192ndTake. The year 2021 marks the 20th Anniversary of one of this century's most rewatchable films and arguably the best remake of all time. Ocean's 11 (2001) has a lot to dive into and Spencer and Rewey will do just that. We'll smoke cigars and realize we aren't in the middle of the fucking desert! Enjoy!
For this occasion, Fred, Sam and I would like to encourage everyone to #shopsmall & #shoplocal this holiday season and beyond.
https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0240772/?ref_=m_tttr_tt
Ocean's 11 Trivia: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0240772/trivia/?ref_=tt_ql_trv
Rusty's Food List:
- bar nuts (Ocean’s Eleven)
- cheeseburger, bacon (Eleven)
- chewing gum (Burn After Reading, Ocean’s Twelve, Ocean’s Thirteen)
- cotton candy (Eleven)
-parfait
- ice cream/sorbet concoction (Moneyball, Eleven)
- Jamba Juice smoothie BAR)
- lollipop (Eleven)
- nachos (Eleven)
- shrimp cocktail (Eleven)
Fred has an IMDB page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3630412/
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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