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Cigar Tipsters Podcast

Cigar Tipsters Podcast

By Mark Snider and Ben Balliro

A podcast dedicated to all things cigars and the cigar lifestyle.
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Cigar Tipsters 50: Grinding Gears

Cigar Tipsters PodcastMay 28, 2018

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Cigar Tipsters 72: We Hate on Gurkha

Cigar Tipsters 72: We Hate on Gurkha

Lots of topics and lots of Gurkhas hate. Music by audionautix.com

Apr 04, 202301:10:19
Cigar Tipsters 71: Back in the Saddle

Cigar Tipsters 71: Back in the Saddle

We finally return after nearly a year of hiatus to talk about introducing new cigar smokers to the flavors and nuances of a cigar. A quick FDA update with what seems like good news, smoking in cars and smoking bans in cars, and a lady who got an unexpected delivery from Thompson Cigars. Music provided by audionautix.com 

Aug 29, 202242:12
Cigar Tipsters 70: Being Professional

Cigar Tipsters 70: Being Professional

The group speaks about Cigars for Warriors send their one million, two hundred thousandth cigar to the troops and about how Covid-19 is now affecting Drew Estate events.  Music by audionautix.com

Aug 30, 202151:21
Cigar Tipsters 69: Giggity

Cigar Tipsters 69: Giggity

The gang comes together to celebrate Ben becoming an American again, what we have smoked recently, Covid cancelling Cigar Fest, and some absurd auction prices for cigars.

Aug 16, 202133:07
Cigar Tipsters 68 1/2: Ravings After We Thought the Mics Were Off
May 03, 202116:13
Cigar Tipsters 68: Thought Crimes
May 03, 202152:51
Cigar Tipsters 67: Just Cut Holes in the Mask

Cigar Tipsters 67: Just Cut Holes in the Mask

The gang comes together to talk about mask requirements and how that is affecting cigar lounges, when will things start to relax again?
Apr 19, 202131:32
Cigar Tipsters 66: Cigar Talk

Cigar Tipsters 66: Cigar Talk

The whole gang is around to discuss what is going on in the cigar industry.

Mar 29, 202132:45
Cigar Tipsters 65: Cigars with Bling

Cigar Tipsters 65: Cigars with Bling

The gang looks at uses for cigar boxes, the top "exclusive" cigars according to Jet Magazine, and we Find out what is on Ben's mind with "Grind my Gears." Music by audionautix.com

Jan 19, 202101:03:42
Cigar Tipsters 64: No Cuba for you!

Cigar Tipsters 64: No Cuba for you!

The group comes together to discuss new Cuba sanctions, plus a new "Freak of the Week."  Music provided by audionautix.com

Nov 22, 202001:00:11
Cigar Tipsters 63: Visiting Perdomo

Cigar Tipsters 63: Visiting Perdomo

Jerry and Darlene recount their visit to Perdomo Factory and tobacco fields in Nicaragua back in February.  Music provided by audionautix.com

Oct 10, 202053:03
Cigar Tipsters 62: We Let Ben Have an Opinion

Cigar Tipsters 62: We Let Ben Have an Opinion

The gang is all here to talk about some FDA related victories and the usual shooting of the shit.  Music provided by audionautix.com

Sep 13, 202001:03:11
Cigar Tipsters 61: Man Down

Cigar Tipsters 61: Man Down

Ben decided to go on vacation so Jr, Sr, and Jerry come together to do this episode on their own, with no supervision.  The FDA, the pandemic, and a host of cigar topics are discussed.  Music provided by audionautix.com

Aug 28, 202057:41
CIgar Tipsters 60: The World is Changing

CIgar Tipsters 60: The World is Changing

Sr returns to join Jr, Ben, and new cast member Jerry Garrett
Jul 04, 202047:39
Cigar Tipsters 59: Will you be my Valentine?

Cigar Tipsters 59: Will you be my Valentine?

Mark and Ben discuss a Judge throwing out the FDA regulations regarding cigar warning labels, adventures on cigarbid.com, our experience with Durango Cigars, and a quick review of the Rocky Patel Edge Barrell Aged.

Feb 15, 202048:36
Cigar Tipsters 58: Ravings of Mad Men

Cigar Tipsters 58: Ravings of Mad Men

We discuss everything from tradeshow pull-outs, to weed co-mingling with cigars, and cigar shop dress codes in this episode.

Jan 28, 202036:41
Cigar Tipsters 57: 21 to Enter

Cigar Tipsters 57: 21 to Enter

We discuss the new smoking laws requiring you to be 21 or older to smoke.  Our worst cigars ever smoked will also be revealed.

Jan 04, 202054:21
Cigar TIpsters 56: We still want that TV

Cigar TIpsters 56: We still want that TV

Mark and Ben discuss a host of topics including the FDA, CEO abandonment, and our recent screw ups.

Dec 07, 201943:55
Cigar Tipsters 55: Adios Scott G

Cigar Tipsters 55: Adios Scott G

Mar 28, 201946:39
Cigar Tipsters 54: The Parrot from Aladdin

Cigar Tipsters 54: The Parrot from Aladdin

Feb 22, 201955:33
Alan "Cigar Savant" Friedman Tribute Show

Alan "Cigar Savant" Friedman Tribute Show

Jan 24, 201943:30
Cigar Tipsters 53: Smokes and Jokes

Cigar Tipsters 53: Smokes and Jokes

Oct 22, 201842:11
Cigar Tipsters 52: Con is Coming

Cigar Tipsters 52: Con is Coming

Sep 07, 201843:49
Cigar Tipsters 51: Swiffer Stories

Cigar Tipsters 51: Swiffer Stories

Jul 10, 201837:35
Cigar Tipsters 50: Grinding Gears

Cigar Tipsters 50: Grinding Gears

May 28, 201843:20
Cigar Tipsters 49: Cigars and Family Guy References

Cigar Tipsters 49: Cigars and Family Guy References

May 20, 201801:20:49
Cigar Tipsters 48: Trendy

Cigar Tipsters 48: Trendy

May 19, 201839:59
Cigar Tipsters 47: Enrique Sanchez - 1502 Cigars

Cigar Tipsters 47: Enrique Sanchez - 1502 Cigars

Feb 26, 201845:57
Cigar Tipsters 46: One Dollar Smoke

Cigar Tipsters 46: One Dollar Smoke

Feb 12, 201851:46
Cigar Tipsters 45: Sport Ball

Cigar Tipsters 45: Sport Ball

Feb 05, 201852:28
Cigar Tipsters 44: Ben is late

Cigar Tipsters 44: Ben is late

Feb 04, 201841:57
Cigar Tipsters 43: 6 A Day

Cigar Tipsters 43: 6 A Day

Dec 11, 201736:56
Cigar Tipsters 42: Churchill Leftovers

Cigar Tipsters 42: Churchill Leftovers

Nov 24, 201758:54
Cigar Tipsters 40: Total Eclipse

Cigar Tipsters 40: Total Eclipse

Sep 24, 201747:49
Cigar Tipsters 41: Woodstock 4

Cigar Tipsters 41: Woodstock 4

Sep 24, 201746:29
Cigar Tipsters 39: Five Under

Cigar Tipsters 39: Five Under

Sep 14, 201753:18
Cigar Tipsters 38: IPCPR and the FDA

Cigar Tipsters 38: IPCPR and the FDA

Aug 03, 201747:02
Cigar Tipsters 37: Feat. Jerry Garret of Tre J

Cigar Tipsters 37: Feat. Jerry Garret of Tre J

Jul 24, 201754:30
Cigar Tipsters 36: Friendly Herf

Cigar Tipsters 36: Friendly Herf

Jul 14, 201743:46
Cigar Tipsters 35: Cigar Talk

Cigar Tipsters 35: Cigar Talk

Jun 24, 201739:15
Cigar Tipsters 34: Aging Cigars

Cigar Tipsters 34: Aging Cigars

May 28, 201737:39
Cigar Tipsters 33: The Culebra

Cigar Tipsters 33: The Culebra

May 03, 201751:43
Cigar Tipsters 32: Strangers in the Night

Cigar Tipsters 32: Strangers in the Night

Apr 11, 201750:24
Cigar Tipsters 31: Cigars! Cigars!

Cigar Tipsters 31: Cigars! Cigars!

Mar 05, 201753:60
Cigar Tipsters 30: Oy' It's so Humid

Cigar Tipsters 30: Oy' It's so Humid

Jan 29, 201701:00:57
Cigar Tipsters 29: Farewell Booth

Cigar Tipsters 29: Farewell Booth

Jan 15, 201758:49
Cigar Tipsters 28: Catelli Cigars & Alan Friedman

Cigar Tipsters 28: Catelli Cigars & Alan Friedman

Sep 08, 201646:38
Cigar Tipsters 26: Tre J - Jerry Garrett

Cigar Tipsters 26: Tre J - Jerry Garrett

Jul 17, 201601:09:11
Cigar Tipsters 25: Cigars and More

Cigar Tipsters 25: Cigars and More

Jun 22, 201657:40
Cigar Tipsters 24: FDA Regulations

Cigar Tipsters 24: FDA Regulations

May 08, 201648:41