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#ElOsoFumarTakes #373rdTake — MIGUEL SCHOEDEL IS BACK! WE’RE DOING THIS AGAIN. Apparently, this one time leader of most appearances is tired of seeing Tripp at the top of the leaderboard and is mounting a comeback. So we’re bringing back Miguel Schoedel of Crowned Heads for the #373rdTake of #ElOsoFumarTakes. And honestly… Perfect timing. Because Crowned Heads has been cooking. New releases. New projects. New partnerships. Old favorites making noise again. And enough happening behind the scenes to make us wonder what the hell Miguel has been putting in his coffee. We’ve got plenty of cigars to talk about. But we’re not interested in simply reading the back of the box to you. We’re going to get into WHAT’S REALLY GOING ON. What’s the vision behind the new Crowned Heads releases? What’s happening with Oz Family? Where does Crowned Heads go from here? How do you keep a brand moving forward without losing what made people fall in love with it in the first place? And what does it actually look like to build a cigar company when the cameras aren’t rolling and the press releases aren’t being written? We’ll talk about the cigars. We’ll talk about the business. We’ll talk Nashville. We’ll talk Crowned Heads. We’ll talk about what’s changed. We’ll talk about what’s coming. And knowing Miguel… we’ll probably talk about a whole bunch of baseball, hats, and who else knows what we didn’t plan on talking about. That’s when #ElOsoFumarTakes usually gets interesting.     Miguel is back. The Oso is ready. Let’s see what kind of trouble we can get into.   #ELOsoFumar #CrownedHeads #MiguelSchoedel #Cigars #CigarLife #CigarIndustry #CigarPodcast #CigarCommunity

#ELOsoFumarTakes #Take372 We’ve smoked a LOT of cigars. We’ve had a LOT of conversations. And over the years… we’ve also had some absolute disasters. For #Take372, we’re bringing back a very special guest and digging into the archives with William Cooper of Cigar Coop for something a little different. This week’s theme: THE TOP BLUNDERS, FAUX PAS & LOLs! We’re going back through the history of #ELOsoFumarTakes and the Cigar Coop Prime Time Special Edition to revisit some of the funniest, most awkward, most cringe-worthy and downright unforgettable moments we’ve managed to create over the years. The technical disasters. The things we probably should have edited out. The moments where somebody said something and immediately wished they could take it back. And, of course, the moments that still make us laugh every time we think about them. And who better to help me dig through the wreckage than William Cooper?! There will be stories. There will be laughs. There may be some uncomfortable reminders of things we thought everyone had forgotten.     #ELOsoFumar #CigarCoop #CigarPodcast #Cigars #CigarLife #CigarCommunity #FunnyMoments #CigarTalk

TERENCE REILLY IS BACK!!!   After way too long, we’re bringing back one of our favorite guests—and you KNOW we’re going to have plenty to talk about.   TERENCE REILLY of AGANORSA LEAF RETURNS TO #ELOsoFumarTakes! And the timing couldn’t be better. Since Terence’s last appearance, Aganorsa Leaf has been BUSY. The continued evolution of Supreme Leaf New sizes making their way into the U.S. market New releases coming out of PCA 2026 The continued growth of JFR and Lunatic And most recently, the Crispy Boy collaboration with Cigar Dojo   So naturally… We’re going to talk about ALL of it. …..Or none of it. Because if you’ve watched Terence on the show before… You already know this isn’t going to be a boring conversation.   Grab an Aganorsa. Pour yourself something good. Pull up a chair. Terence Reilly is back. And we’re going to have some fun.

This week on #ELOsoFumarTakes, Bear welcomes a very special guest: - HÉCTOR ALFONSO SR. OF ESPINOSA CIGARS! - If you know cigars, you know the name Espinosa — and this is your chance to sit down with one of the people behind the story. We’re talking: - Espinosa Cigars…Then and Now - The #MrWarmth origin story - Building a cigar brand in today’s industry - Héctor’s cigar picks that he thinks helped put Espinosa on the map - The New Era of Espinosa - The state of the cigar industry - What’s next for Espinosa And because this is #ELOsoFumarTakes, you know there will be plenty of BS, stories, opinions and probably a few questions Héctor wasn’t expecting.

This episode, we’re welcoming back one of the sharpest cigar reviewers in the industry, John McTavish of Developing Palates! We’re also debuting what we hope becomes a brand-new recurring series… -- CIGAR DEATH MATCH -- Inspired by Celebrity Death Match, we’re putting legendary cigars head-to-head. The rules are simple… and brutal. Two cigars enter. Only ONE survives. The other? Gone forever. Erased from humidors. Never to be smoked again. Can you really choose between two all-time greats? We’ll find out as John and I battle through some of the toughest cigar matchups imaginable, debate our picks, and probably make a few enemies along the way. Think you can make the tough calls? Join us live and tell us which cigars deserve to survive!

This week, we're welcoming back a great friend of the show, **Oliver Nivaud**, for a fun, laid-back episode packed with celebration and cigars. On this special edition, we'll: - Announce the winner of our **#UnitedFlagDay** contest - Look back on an unforgettable Fourth of July weekend—including the wedding Oliver traveled to celebrate with us - Dive into our signature rapid-fire segments, cigar talk, and whatever stories the conversation brings It'll be a shorter show, but one you won't want to miss.

It's time for #ElOsoFumarTakes #Take367, and we're celebrating our Annual Father's Day Show with one of our favorite guests!   Joining us is none other than Tom Lazuka of Asylum Cigars for an incredible milestone—his SIXTH Father's Day appearance on #ElOsoFumarTakes!   We'll have plenty to talk about, including: Chat about the custom Asylum cigar being created for my upcoming wedding Wedding plans and why this cigar will be such a special part of the celebration The New York Knicks' NBA Championship and why we'll be celebrating with Asylum Ogre cigars The all-new Asylum Signature Series by Tom Lazuka Asylum’s upcoming adventure to Morocco Father's Day memories, laughs, great cigars, and who knows what else!     #ElOsoFumarTakes #Take367 #AsylumCigars #TomLazuka #FathersDay #Cigars #PremiumCigars #LiveShow #FacebookLive #AsylumOgre #AsylumSignatureSeries #WeddingCigar #Knicks

On this episode of #ELOsoFumarTakes #Take366 as we welcome back the founder of Cavalier Genève Cigars, Sébastien Decoppet, for what promises to be an incredible conversation celebrating 10 years of innovation, craftsmanship, and pushing the boundaries of premium cigars.   We’ll dive into: Cavalier’s remarkable first decade The new Project 10th Anniversary release The fascinating claro vs. dark wrapper concept The Cavalier × Cvstos luxury collaboration Project Broadleaf and the future of Connecticut Broadleaf The evolution of the Small Batch program Building and operating Cavalier’s own factory in Honduras What’s next for one of the industry’s most innovative boutique brands   As always, expect plenty of stories, behind-the-scenes insights, great conversation, and maybe even a few surprises along the way.   Grab your favorite cigar, pour your favorite drink, and join us live. We can’t wait to see you in the comments!     #ELOsoFumarTakes #Take366 #CavalierGeneve #SebastienDecoppet #PremiumCigars #CigarPodcast #CigarCommunity #BoutiqueCigars #CigarLife

#ELOsoFumarTakes #365thTake   365 episodes.   A full year of Takes.   What started as a passion project has grown into 365 conversations, countless cigars, unforgettable guests, and an incredible community of cigar enthusiasts. We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate this milestone than with two special guests from the world of premium cigars.     We’ll be discussing: The all-new AVO Expresivo and what cigar smokers can expect from this exciting release The growing buzz around mocktails at PCA and how they’re becoming part of the premium cigar lifestyle Garrison’s very first PCA experience and his biggest takeaways from the industry’s biggest event The current Era of AVO and how the brand continues to honor the legacy of Avo Uvezian while reaching a new generation of enthusiasts Plus, we’ll reflect on what 365 episodes means to us and the amazing journey that got us here   Whether you’ve been with us since Take #1 or you’re just discovering the show, this is one episode you won’t want to miss.   Here’s to 365 Takes… and the next 365 to come.   #ELOsoFumarTakes #365thTake #AVOCigars #Davidoff #DavidoffGenevaUSA #PremiumCigars #CigarPodcast #CigarLife #PCA2026 #LiveShow #CigarCommunity #CigarCulture #OneYearOfTakes #AVOExpresivo #EraOfAVO

#ELOsoFumarTakes – Take #364   This week, we’re welcoming a special guest to the show — Oliver Nivaud of United Cigars! We’re diving into some of the biggest topics shaping the premium cigar industry, including: The latest developments at Selected Tobacco New factory projects in Spain The evolving role of NFTs in the cigar world The annual tradition of 20 Days of United Cigars between Flag Day and Independence Day And why this year’s Independence Day celebration is going to be something special If you’re a fan of premium cigars, industry insights, and a few surprises along the way, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.   Grab your favorite cigar, and join us for another great conversation on #ELOsoFumarTakes. #UNITEDFLAGDAY #UnitedCigars #OliverNivaud #SelectedTobacco #PremiumCigars #CigarLife #CigarCommunity #CigarPodcast #LiveStream #FacebookLive #ELOsoFumar #FlagDay #July4th #IndependenceDay #CigarIndustry #CigarCulture

We’re bringing back special guest Tripp Waldrop from Let’s Get Pairing for the SECOND YEAR IN A ROW to talk all things FOOD from PCA 2026 in New Orleans!   Because honestly…   “We came, we saw, we smoked… but somewhere between the cigars and cocktails, we accidentally ate our way through New Orleans.” From late-night bites to unforgettable meals, insane pairings, PCA food finds, and stories that probably should’ve stayed on Bourbon Street… we’re covering it all tonight.   Cigars Food Pairings PCA 2026 stories Absolute chaos   Grab a cigar, pour a drink, and come hungry.

#ELOsoFumarTakes #Take362 The NEW era of Drew Estate is officially here — and we’re breaking it all down with Javier Largaespada. From the opening of the legendary J. Sann & Son Cigar Experience in Wynwood… to a brand-new factory in the Dominican Republic… to Drew Estate growing its OWN tobacco for the very first time in company history — the game is changing. And yes… we’re diving deep into the creation of the latest Undercrown El Tigre release. While it’s been a full team effort, Javier played a major role in bringing this powerhouse project to life. This is more than just cigars — this is the evolution of one of the most influential brands in the industry. Javier’s story. The future of Drew Estate. Behind-the-scenes insight you won’t hear anywhere else. Tap in for one hell of a conversation. #DrewEstate #Undercrown #ElTigre #CigarCulture #PremiumCigars #Wynwood #DominicanRepublic #JavierLargaespada #CigarPodcast #CigarLife #LuxuryLifestyle #BOTL #SOTL #Take362

We’re back from PCA and bringing the energy straight out of New Orleans with a special episode: “One Vibe of New Orleans.”This episode, we’re keeping it raw and real—fresh off the show floor. We’re lighting up cigars we haven’t smoked yet, breaking them down live, and running through the moments that defined the week. The hits, the misses, the unexpected standouts… and the one moments that stuck with us long after the smoke cleared. Here’s the Catch - we can only give ONE answer to EVERYTHING.From unforgettable stops to the experiences that shaped the trip, this one’s all about capturing that one vibe that only New Orleans delivers. Tap in live, drop your takes, and let’s talk about what really mattered. One Vibe at a Time!#Cigars #PCA2026 #CigarCulture #LiveShow #NewOrleans

#ELOsoFumarTakes #360thTake     We’re back with another deep-dive, no-filter conversation—this one’s for the true cigar culture heads.   Special Guest: William Cooper of Cigar Coop From 15 years of trade show experience, we’re diving into what hasn’t changed, the relationships that have evolved, the companies we miss, and the ones still just out of reach—plus pre-show predictions, hits, misses, and moments that didn’t age quite as planned. We’ll also step beyond cigars into the stories of New Orleans and Las Vegas, along with memorable booth smokes, shifting Vegas traditions, and a wildcard question that might flip the whole conversation. Tap in live and bring your takes.

#ELOsoFumarTakes #359thTake – LIVE TOMORROW NIGHT   Brandon Oveson and Kendrick Woolstenhulme didn’t just start a cigar company… they built a brand rooted in identity, conviction, and a story that challenges the norm. From Utah to the Dominican Republic, their journey—and their cigars—are anything but ordinary.   This episode dives into: – The story behind Apostate – What it really takes to build a brand that stands for something – The mindset behind their blends and bold identity   If you appreciate great cigars and even better stories, this one’s for you.   Pour a drink. Light something special.   #ELOsoFumarTakes #Cigars #ApostateCigars #LiveShow #BoutiqueCigars #CigarLife