
#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

Sep 25, 2025
Sep 25, 2025
3hr 4 min
#ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of John McTavish to sit down for our #337thTake. The ‘Cigar Surgeon’ operates at a different standard than most. As a member of the renowned Developing Palates team, every meticulous detail is recorded, analyzed and brought to bear against arguably the highest standard within the industry’s media. Don’t believe me? Tune in tomorrow night as we walk through a PhD level and journey that is as fascinating as it is discerning. Enjoy!

Aug 25, 2025
Aug 25, 2025
2hr 32 min
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes back 3 of the industry’s Kings of Road Warriors, Dukes of Deals, Earls of ‘Earn It’ and Marquises de Los Hombres (yeah, I took some license in languages there)! Our #336thTake promises to deliver some hot takes and witty words. Enjoy!

Aug 21, 2025
Aug 21, 2025
2hr 31 min
This episode, #ELOsoFumarTakes returns for our #335thTake and it will be one to remember! I'm pumped for this long-time-coming episode and the story to be be told. Cayman Cigar Company founder Scott Haugh joins us alongside a returning guest from a long time back - Mr. Anthony Cantelmo will join us as well. A story of cigars, charity and giving back. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksWlc4bEXXs

Jul 25, 2025
Jul 25, 2025
2hr 53 min
This week, fresh off a record double header last Sunday, William Coop returns for our #334thTake. Our show will focus on a theme of the best of the best. We’ll discuss our Best/Favorites in a cavalcade of categories. Enjoy!

Jul 22, 2025
Jul 22, 2025
3hr 4 min
This week, it’s going to be one hell of a Father’s Day celebration! As you know, Tom Lazuka is back per tradition. This time, we’ve got a whole panel of dads and a cigar big enough for the day….literally. Jay Davis, William Cooper, Ben Lee, Tripp Waldrop & Denis Tsvang bring the Dad power, we’re going to need it! It’s a Father’s Day Sunday Double Header. Join us for pairings on Let's Get Pairing (7pm Central) and then join us at 9:30pm Central for the usual fun. Can we all take down the Asylum Megalophobia? Tune in to find out!!!

Jun 27, 2025
Jun 27, 2025
2hr 18 min
Tonight, we join forces! The Smoking Syndicate & El Oso Fumar come together for Roundtable 22 - Cohiba Riviera Lancero. Ben Lee, William Cooper, Tripp Waldrop, and host, Bear Duplisea

Jun 14, 2025
Jun 14, 2025
2hr 2 min
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes is pleased to welcome back Eddy Guerra for our #331stTake. After years of working for some of the industry's large and corporate giants, the new family man is bringing back his talents to the family-owned icon La Flor Dominicana. One of the Cigar Boom's most successful stories lies within the confines of La Canela and Eddy is poised to help the world remember without Litto the world doesn't get ligero. Enjoy!

Jun 11, 2025
Jun 11, 2025
1hr 48 min
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the return of Nick Libretti, host of the Long Ash Podcast and newly promoted Senior Brand Manager at JR Cigars to sit down for our #330thTake. We'll catch up with Nick on his PCA take, all things Long Ash and JR Cigars. Enjoy!

May 21, 2025
May 21, 2025
2hr 47 min
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes is proud to welcome the return of Dave Garofalo of 2GuysCigars.com, Cigar Authority podcast, and United Cigar Group. Our 329thTake will be one to attend. Dave is never short on opinions, but I love chatting with him because of his indelible personality. Those opinions are backed by 40 years of retail and cigar industry wisdom. And we aim to hear straight from the man himself. It'll be one to sit down and watch. Enjoy!

May 20, 2025
May 20, 2025
2hr 19 min
This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes another first-time guest for our #328thTake. A long time ago, Tyler Jeffery was the first to ever tell me in-person that he watched this show. It was a surreal moment. Fast forward a few years, and that funny, curious, passionate 'kid' took his best qualities and chased a dream. He's worked hard, traveled on his own dime, and learned tons. With a factory and distributor now in his corner, he's poised to make a name for himself. Enjoy!
