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This week on Smoke Night LIVE, we’re putting a cigar-themed twist on the hit TV show Shark Tank! Juan Cancel, Randy Griggs, John “Cigar Surgeon” McTavish, and Johnny Remer, conductor of the J-Train, are stepping into the tank as our panel of Sharks, ready to sink their teeth into some of the cigar industry’s most unusual products. Master Sensei will pitch four or five cigar-related products, and each Shark must decide whether they’re IN or OUT. But there’s a catch! With no actual money on the line, the Sharks must compete to convince Master Sensei why they would be the best partner to represent each product. Expect tough questions, questionable business decisions, heated negotiations, and plenty of laughs as our Sharks battle to make the best deals. At the end of the night, YOU, the audience, will decide who deserves the title of Sharkiest Shark!

It’s time for the Smoke Night LIVE Halloween Special! Camacho’s Jack Heyer and William “Cigar Coop” Cooper join Master Sensei and the crew for a frightfully fun night of cigars, costumes, and candy! This year, we’re going trick-or-treating as the entire panel tackles the ultimate Halloween candy S-Tier list. From legendary candy classics to the dreaded treats nobody wants in their bag, we’ll rank them all and settle the age-old debate: which Halloween candies reign supreme, and which belong in the trash? Grab your favorite cigar, throw on a costume, and join us for a spooky night of laughs, heated debates, and plenty of Halloween mischief!

This week on Smoke Night LIVE, we welcome Vance Taylor of Stoic Cigars, one of the rising names in the boutique cigar industry. We’ll dive into the story behind Stoic Cigars, explore the company’s philosophy and mission, and discuss what it’s like working alongside Klaas Kelner at his factory in the Dominican Republic. Join us as we get an inside look at this emerging brand and what the future holds for Stoic Cigars.

After a two-year hiatus, the Cigar Brand Fantasy Draft is back! Master Sensei goes head-to-head with Juan Cancel, Scott Braband, and Fred Rewey as they battle to build the ultimate dream team of cigar brands. With bragging rights on the line, every pick matters, and a few strategic trades could shake things up before the dust settles. Who will walk away with the strongest lineup? That’s where YOU come in! The audience gets the final say, voting to determine who drafted the best team of cigar brands. Let the draft begin!

There’s a right way and a wrong way to light a cigar. There’s a right way and a wrong way to cook a steak. But what about everything else? This week on Smoke Night LIVE, Tim Swanson from Cigars Daily joins the show as we settle what’s right and what’s wrong across a wide range of topics. But that’s not all. We also have details on a major announcement that’s set to blow the roof off this episode. You won’t want to miss this one.

If you could open your own cigar shop and stock the humidor any way you wanted, what would make the cut? The Humidor Challenge returns for round three on Smoke Night LIVE! This time, Randy Griggs, Robby Rasmussen, and John “Cigar Surgeon” McTavish go head-to-head to build their ultimate cigar shop humidor from the ground up. With limited space and plenty of tough decisions, each contestant must decide which brands deserve a spot, which cigars are essential, and where they’re willing to take a chance. Do they load up on proven crowd-pleasers? Make room for boutique favorites? Chase value? Or build a humidor around their own personal tastes? When the dust settles, you—the audience—will decide who created the best cigar shop humidor and crown the Humidor Challenge 3 champion.

This week on Smoke Night LIVE, we welcome Tim Ozgener of Ozgener Family Cigars for a conversation about one of the more interesting family histories in the premium cigar industry. From his father Cano Ozgener founding CAO in the late 1960s, to Tim helping transform CAO into one of the industry’s most recognizable brands, and ultimately returning to tobacco with Ozgener Family Cigars, there’s a lot of ground to cover. We’ll look back at the early days of CAO, the cigar boom, the sale of the company, Tim’s years away from the industry, and what brought him back. Join us Friday night as we light up with Tim Ozgener and explore the people, stories, and cigars behind the Ozgener family legacy.

What if I told you cigars might actually be good for your health? That’s the question we’re tackling on this week’s Smoke Night LIVE with special guest Matt Blackburn. Matt has spent the past 16 years researching and experimenting with approaches to human health and nutrition, exploring everything from diets and detoxification protocols to supplements and natural health practices. Along the way, he developed an approach centered on mitigation rather than avoidance, and that includes his belief that regular cigar smoking can have a place within a healthy lifestyle.

On this episode of Smoke Night LIVE, we announce the newest inductees into the Cigar Dojo Hall of Fame! Over the years, we have recognized Dojo members who have gone above and beyond to help make our cigar community what it is today. From their contributions and dedication to the friendships they’ve built along the way, these members have played an important role in shaping the Dojo. It’s been a few years since our last induction ceremony, so it’s high time we added some new names to the Hall of Fame. Join us as we celebrate the members who have made a lasting impact on the community, share a few stories, and reveal this year’s inductees. We’ll also announce our industry inductees, recognizing individuals within the cigar industry who have supported Cigar Dojo and helped us along the way. It’s a night of recognition, memories, and a little awards-show flair as we honor the people who have helped make the Dojo what it is.

This week on Smoke Night LIVE, we’re joined by Kendrick Woolstenhulme and Brandon Oveson, founders of Apostate Cigars. Since launching the brand, Apostate has made a name for itself with distinctive releases such as Death Mask, The Deseret, Feathered Serpent, The Sword of Laban, and more. We’ll talk with Kendrick and Brandon about the origins of Apostate Cigars, what it takes to build a new cigar brand from the ground up, and the ideas and influences behind their growing portfolio. We’ll also dive into the company’s recent association with James Brown and Oveja Negra Brands and what that relationship means for Apostate moving forward.

This week on Smoke Night LIVE, longtime friend of the Dojo Tom Zbyrad joins us in-studio! As Product Manager for Zino and Portfolio Brands, Tom has a unique perspective on Zino, Davidoff, and the cigar industry as a whole. We’ll catch up with Tom, find out what’s happening with Zino, get his take on the current cigar landscape, and probably venture into a few topics we never planned on discussing. Tom always brings plenty of insight—and a few good stories—so grab a cigar, pour yourself something good, and join us for what should be a fun night on Smoke Night LIVE.

For the past several months, the Dojo crew has been working behind the scenes on a fun new platform built for cigar fanatics around the world. On this episode of Smoke Night LIVE, we officially soft-launch Cigar Ranker! We’ll walk you through the site, explain how it works, highlight its features, and share the vision behind the project. We’ll also be joined by a few special guests to discuss Cigar Ranker and what it could bring to cigar nerds everywhere. If you love ranking, rating, debating, and discovering cigars, you’ll want to check this one out.

Camacho Cigars has long embraced the tagline “Live Bold” and “Built Bold” but what does that mean for the brand today? On this episode of Smoke Night LIVE, Camacho Brand Activation Manager Law Ream joins the show to talk about the identity of Camacho and where the brand is headed in 2026 and beyond. Camacho has been relatively quiet since its limited-edition release in 2025, so we’ll catch up with Law to find out what’s been happening behind the scenes and what Camacho fans can expect in the near future.

What if you owned your own cigar shop… and every inch of humidor space was yours to control? The Humidor Challenge returns on this episode of Smoke Night LIVE! William “Cigar Coop” Cooper, Johnny “Smokes Uncut” Remer, and Rob Blumenthal of Tradecraft Cigars each take on the challenge of building their ultimate cigar shop humidor from scratch. Every selection matters as they fight for the perfect mix of brands, crowd favorites, hidden gems, and must-have staples. Expect strong opinions, strategic decisions, and plenty of spirited debate as each contestant makes the case for their dream humidor. When it’s all over, the power shifts to you—the viewing audience will vote to decide who built the best humidor and crown the Humidor Challenge 2 champion.

On this special episode of Smoke Night LIVE, Terence Reilly joins us from Cigar Dojo Studios in Colorado to discuss the release of Crispy Boy, along with everything happening during Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival week. We’ll also preview the festivities that are happening around RMCF and may be joined by a few surprise guests.