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Sam Balegno has Down Syndrome, lives in Massachusetts and eats a lot of pizza. Jenna Balegno (his older sister) lives in California, has a dog named Norman and eats a lot of pizza. Listen in on their casual and candid phone calls to each other and get a little insight on what it means to have Down Syndrome... and more importantly... what it doesn't mean.
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Pregnancy loss support and connection in the heartbreak of terminating a wanted pregnancy for medical reasons (TFMR). Interviews with real TFMR parents & grief support and stories from professionals, released bi-monthly. To join our support community go to: https://www.thetfmrdoula.com/facebookgroup.html
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Smokin Tabacco: The Future of Cigar Media - Home of TWO podcasts: Tune in and listen to Matt Tabacco, Nicole Tabacco and Mitchell Santaga as they light up and talk about everything cigar PLUS whatever other topics might come up and talk with guests on The Smokin Tabacco Show. Or...tune in every other week for the Spare Notes Series with Matt Tabacco, Kevin Acuff and William Cooper of Cigar-Coop.com for a more industry focused conversation! It’s never a dull moment, so tune in now and see wha ...
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ELIX is a non-governmental organisation in Greece providing non-formal education. On this podcast channel you will find remote learning resources for language learners of Greek as foreign language in the framework of the programme "The Learning for Integration Project: Quality Learning and Non-Formal Education for Refugee and Migrant Children and Adults in Greece" with the support of UNICEF, International Organization for Migration (IOM) and DG HOME. The Mini Kids Podcast series is being pro ...
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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - On this episode, Matt and Kevin talk with Joshua Haburksy, the new Executive Director of the Premium Cigar Association. We talk in detail about Tobacco 21, FDA regulation, Generational Tobacco Bans (GTB) and the 2025 PCA trade show in New Orleans. This is a show that you should not miss as it explains some …
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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - On this episode, Matt and Kevin talk with Rob Dietrich of Blackened American Whiskey, the brand that is most commonly known as Metallica's brand of whisky. He is the master distiller and we talk a lot about the process of distilling, making whiskey and now working with Drew Estate on the Blackened M81 and S…
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“How will I know when I’m ready to share my TFMR story and where and how should I share it?” We go into when and how and where you could decide to tell or NOT tell your story of ending your precious pregnancy for health reasons in this episode. SPONSORED BY THE TFMR GRIEF CIRCLE PROGRAM, ASCEND: If you are a bereaved TFMR parent looking for group g…
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Brought to you by Drew Estate: On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Kevin and Coop discuss Coop's trip to Italy, Kevin's trip to Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival, and Jon Carneys new venture with Bentley Tobacco. Tune in to hear all of the juicy details! Don't forget to visit www.smokintabacco.com to contact us and for more news, reviews a…
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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - On this episode, Kevin returns to the show and the guys welcome industry veteran Michael Giannini of Quality Importers Trading Company to the show to showcase some of the exciting products from brands such as Xikar, Palio and more. Michael also talks about the new Conspiracy cigar band and even talks about …
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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - On this episode, Matt welcomes Arnold Serafin of Serafin de Cuba and Jose Blanco of Arturo Fuente to the show for one is perhaps one of the best episodes we have ever had. There is nothing better than getting Jose Blanco on the air. Tune in now and do not miss this great episode! Visit www.2GuysCigars.com f…
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Riata shares her story of her baby Riana and the diagnosis of Tetralogy of Fallot and Atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD, a heart defect) and T21. Riata was 29 at the time of this first pregnancy. She had to travel for care, due to living in a very rural part of Wyoming. Riata wishes to share her story to remind those opposed to abortion that abo…
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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - On this episode, Matt welcomes Anto of JM Tobacco. The guys talk about JM's history in the business, having been around for thirty years even though sometimes they seem like they don't have the recognition of a thirty year old company. Learn more about this brand right now and see what they have to offer! V…
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Carmen Grover is mom to 11 babies, 4 earthside and 7 in her heart. These are their names in order: Amity, Will, Kaia, Baby G, Case, Maelie, Butterfly Baby, Jude, Aida, Zach, and Charlotte. She is the author of A Diary to My Babies and the journal companion to that grief memoir, A Diary to Our Babies. Two of her losses have been to TFMR and she's co…
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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - On this episode, Matt welcomes James Brown of Black Label Trading Company, Black Works Studio, and Fabrica Oveja Negra to the show.James has been working on some very cool and exciting projects over the years and Matt has been waiting to chat with him about what makes them different from everyone else and w…
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Brought to you by Drew Estate: On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt and Coop discuss the conversation of industry staff departures before starting a mid-year check in of the year where they talk about what has been good, what hasn't and all other things that have happened so far before talking about potential outcomes at the end of the y…
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When TFMR is for YOUR health, also called Termination for Maternal Health or Termination for the Pregnant Person’s Health, it can bring an extra layer of survivor’s guilt. Marie-Laure shares how she lost her baby Juliette to early onset preeclampsia with severe features and IUGR (intrauterine growth restriction). Her symptoms became more pronounced…
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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt welcomes on industry veteran Bobby Newman of J.C. Newman! Bobby shares some old stories with us as well as plenty of interesting historic anecdotes and tidbits of information that will surely teach you something new! Bobby also speaks on what J.C. Newman has been keeping busy with in the last…
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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Kevin welcome Izola "Izzy" woods from Drew Estate onto the show for her first visit to talk bout all things DE and what is to come this year including details on the Barn Smoker, Family Reunion and what cigar Izzy feels is the most underrated cigar from Drew Estate that you MUST smoke and…
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Samantha is a TFMR mom who lost her second daughter to anencephaly at 17 weeks pregnant. She came on today to share how this great loss has shifted her relationships and beliefs. Resources mentioned: 1. ASCEND TFMR Grief Circle - If you are a bereaved TFMR parent looking for group grief support, I invite you to check out our upcoming grief circles …
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Brought to you by Drew Estate: On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Kevin and Coop discuss Jon Carney's departure from La Flor Dominicana, the Traveling Cigar Roadshow and Coops five part submarine sandwich reviews after he recently published a Subway sub review. Tune in for yet another great conversation from the Spare Notes crew! Don'…
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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Kevin start off the show talking about the biggest story of the year, Jonathan Carney & La Flor Dominicana Part Ways before welcoming Jon back to the show for his first public appearance since the news broke on Smokin Tabacco. Tune in for some words from Jon as we also celebrate the Fourt…
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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt hosts Willy Marante of La Aurora to talk about cigars and...maybe some basketball. Who knows? They guys smoke the new La Aurora 120 in celebration of the company's 120th Anniversary. Visit www.2GuysCigars.com for the best selection of in the industry! Accessories provided by S.T. Dupont - Be …
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Ale Muñoz, co-author and editor of TFMR story anthology “Flowers in Our Womb” shares the inspiration behind this book and why sharing your own story of TFMR pregnancy loss can be so transformative. Find Flowers in Our Womb on Amazon in Kindle (e-book), paperback, and hardcover https://a.co/d/5jAa5eF Resources mentioned: 1.“Releasing a Wanted Pregna…
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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Kevin host Aaron Michaelis of Flint Knoll Winery. They talk about the Flint Knoll Macanudo collaboration as well as what got Aaron into cigars and what led him to start his own winery. Tune in for a great interview you don't want to miss! Visit www.2GuysCigars.com for the best selection o…
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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Kevin celebrate the 2024 Smokin Tabacco CFCF Raffle and announce all the winners as well as the final total raised. It was another great and successful year and we want to thank everyone who helped make it happen! Click here to see our final total!- https://go.rallyup.com/a55f78/Campaign/…
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Alissa shares how she got a “grey” diagnosis (a term for a condition that could be survivable through fatal, on a spectrum of outcomes) for her baby in her second trimester which led to a decision to end her wanted pregnancy. As a postpartum and high-risk NICU and PICU healthcare worker herself, she felt that her prior knowledge and vicarious lived…
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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Kevin welcome Nicholas Perdomo on the show for the first time to talk about Perdomo 30th Anniversary and what is to come as the torch slowly gets passed down. Tune in for an episode you won't want to miss! Click here to donate and get raffle tickets! - https://go.rallyup.com/a55f78/Campai…
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Brought to you by Drew Estate: On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Kevin and Coop discuss the 2024 Smokin Tabacco CFCF Fundraiser and answer questions from the audience as well as hold a small contest during the live taping. They also discuss the state of the industry being in what is one of the quietest periods in a long time due most…
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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Kevin talk about the 2024 Smokin Tabacco CFCF Raffle Fundraiser and announce someone's, answer questions we have received and discuss the event further. Click here to donate and get raffle tickets! - https://go.rallyup.com/a55f78/Campaign/Details Visit www.2GuysCigars.com for the best sel…
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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Kevin welcome Litto Gomez Jr. back to the show to discuss how it's going getting into the family business. Litto discusses possible developments on Solis and talks about what it is like being part of the new wave of generational family to enter the industry. We also talk about the current…
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Brought to you by Drew Estate: On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt and Coop discuss some of the staff changes in the cigar industry, Coop's visit to Tampa for Carlito Fuente's 70th birthday party and more! Tune in now to hear all about it! We also talk about the current running of our 2024 CFCF Raffle! Click here to donate and get raffl…
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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt welcomes on David Swinburne of Sans Pareil and they talk about who this brand is and what they are all about. They also work exclusively with Jochy Blanco for manufacturing. We also talk about the current running of our 2024 CFCF Raffle! Click here to donate and get raffle tickets! - https://…
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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Kevin let their wives blind pick some cigars for them and they smoke together on the show and try to guess what the ladies came up with! This is always a fun exercise for any cigar smoker. Tune in to hear what the boys thought they were smoking before finding out at the end. We also talk …
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Becky shares her story of IVF and embryo loss followed by TFMR for Down’s Syndrome. After all the fertility challenges, she was able to get pregnant again with what is currently a healthy pregnancy. Listen in to her journey through pregnancy after TFMR and how she lives with grief and hope at the same time. Resources mentioned: The TFMR Support Cir…
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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Kevin help introduce 3 Leaf Cigars and welcome Erik Wentworth back to the industry. Erik previously worked for Hammer & Sickle cigars before the went out of business. Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and visit www.smokintabacco.com for more news and updates from the cigar industry. Visi…
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Jenn Hepton, parenting coach and founder of Motherhood Redefined + Loss in Transition shares her story of losing twins to TFMR, her other fertility and miscarriage losses and stillbirth of baby Loey. Even through all these tragic losses, Jenn shares light and healing through EFT, the "T.I.M.E. technique" and hypnobreathwork - practices she has used…
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Brought to you by Drew Estate: On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Kevin, and Coop do a full recap of the 2024 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show in Las Vegas. Tune in to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly from the show. Don't forget to visit www.smokintabacco.com to contact us and for more news, reviews and updates from the cigar …
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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Kevin welcome Pete Johnson of Tatuaje back to the show to talk about what keeps him busy in the office as well as with what products he is working on. We talk about what we saw him display at PCA and end the show talking about humidity control. Tune in and maybe learn something new! Don't…
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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Kevin welcome Rocky Patel to the show for the first time! We talk about all the new stuff Rocky Patel showcased at PCA 2024 including Gold Label and Year of the Dragon! We also dive into the legislative stuff that Rocky is very involved in! Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and visit www…
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Liz tells her story of receiving an Edward's Syndrome (also known as T18) diagnosis and coming up against restrictive abortion laws and little understanding in the abortion space for her pregnancy loss. She also shares her experience with grieving during a time of massive loss with the Palestinian genocide. Resources mentioned: The TFMR Support Cir…
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Brought to you by Drew Estate: On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Kevin, and Coop are back together to talk about the upcoming 2024 PCA Trade Show. The guys discuss what companies and releases they are most excited for and make some predictions about the show as a whole. Matt also talks about this huge gripe of the week and gets a lot…
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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Jon Carney are back together again...like old times! Jon talks to us about what La Flor Dominicana will be bringing to the 2024 PCA Trade Show next week in Las Vegas and the pair also talk about the show as a whole form multiple perspectives. Tune in now to hear about the monster year ahe…
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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Kevin welcome Scott Pearce, Executive Director of the Premium Cigar Association to talk bout the upcoming 2024 PCA Trade Show and Convention as well as the shows in 2025 and 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Scott also talks to us about some of the major legal wins the industry had in the l…
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Brought to you by Drew Estate: On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Kevin, and Coop are back together and on this episode, Coop gives a recap all of the ProCigar Festival in the Dominican Republic. Kevin gives us a brief recap of TPE before the guys start to talk about PCA 2024 coming up in a few weeks. Don't forget to visit www.smokint…
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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Kevin play host to Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego where they trio holds a wine pairing conversation and fields several questions about the topic from the audience. Matt smokes a vintage Nat Sherman Timeless Prestige from approximately 2015 and talks about how well that cigar has aged. Tun…
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Robin Imholte, a TFMR mom and mom to a rainbow baby born after loss, tells her story of her baby's giant omphalocele diagnosis, a condition where organs are developing (or very poorly developing) outside of the body cavity. She shares her struggle with TTC (trying to conceive) after the death of her baby Ellie. Resources mentioned: The TFMR Support…
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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Mitchell host Brandon Marsh of Big Sky Cigar Co. Brandon talks about how his continued growth as a brand has really helped push the brand to new fronts quickly as well as what is to come for PCA. Brandon also talks a little about hunting and fishing and how to track certain animals. Tune …
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Brought to you by J.C. Newman - This week Matt and Kevin host Cynn and Josh Coburn of Dissident who teased a new line coming at PCA that will really "push the boundaries". They also tall about life living in Nicaragua, their charitable efforts and their midwest exclusive called Heretic. Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and visit smokintabacco.com…
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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Mitchell host Juan Lopez of Gurkha to talk about the Year of the Dragon project and some of the trademark stuff that has followed it. We also talk about the upcoming PCA show and Juans trip to Cuba and what that was like for him having been born in Havana, Cuba. Juan opens up about his em…
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Sex and intimacy after a traumatic baby loss/pregnancy loss can be HARD, and can create opportunities for healing. Kate Carson, baby loss coach, shares FIVE impediments to intimacy after TFMR pregnancy loss and some beautiful tools and practices to gently come back into your body and sensuality. Resources mentioned: 1st Program opportunity! Join Ka…
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Brought to you by Drew Estate: On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt and Coop are finally back together and on this episode they recap all of the end of the year lists and awards before getting into some coverage and criticism of the 2024 Total Product Expo show in Las Vegas. We also talk about the Year of the Dragon trademark issues betw…
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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt hosts Eddy Guerra from Davidoff while Kevin attends the TPE 2024 Trade Show. Matt talks to Eddy about his really interesting past and the long but interesting journey that got him into premium cigars while living in Thailand to where he is now with Davidoff. They also talk about the Cigar of …
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Are you isolating in the grief of TFMR pregnancy loss? Listen to hear about 3 reasons WHY you may be isolating and how to care for yourself in this isolating experience. Resources mentioned: Learn more and apply to join the upcoming TFMR grief circle program Ascend here: https://www.thetfmrdoula.com/ascend-apply My free Facebook group for terminati…
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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Kevin enjoy some different rums and smoke some great cigars with them. They talk about what cigars they grabbed and why they chose them. Enjoy this fun and laid-back episode with more to come this year! Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and visit www.smokintabacco.com for more news and u…
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