Best Tego I Tego Podcasts (2024)

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Would You Smoke a $100 Cigar Every Day? | Sans Pareil Cigars | David Swinburne | Box Press Ep. 135 11:23

14h ago11:23

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Whether you're holding on to a $100 Sans Pareil Gold or a value smoke, preserve that cigar's flavor with Boveda, click here to get emails: https://hubs.la/Q01BLsBF0 Sans Pareil is pronounced sahn-pah-rehy. (BTW, Boveda is pronounced boh-veh-dah.) Sans Pareil is French and translates to "without equal or unparalleled." Fitting for four lines of ultr…

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Best Bang for Your Buck Humidor | Remon Mansour | CigarBros | Box Press Ep. 133 16:52

14d ago16:52

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What's in your humidor? Protect it with Boveda—sign up for cigar care tips here: https://hubs.la/Q01BLsBF0 A whole lotta smart cigar storage in this one. Along with its popular 80-count model, CigarBros personal humidors are now available in 4 new sizes to keep 5, 10, 20, and 30 cigars. CigarBros founder Remon Mansour announced that retailers, like…

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When Cuban Cigars Were King—Then What? | Jeremiah Meerapfel | Meerapfel Cigar | Box Press Ep. 132 38:19

21d ago38:19

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If $60 cigars are stored with Boveda, shouldn't yours be? Click here to receive cigar care tips: https://hubs.la/Q01BLsBF0 UberLuxury cigars are a new segment of premium cigars created by Jeremiah Meerapfel. His family's legendary Meerapfel Cameroon tobacco is touted as the most exclusive wrapper in the world. This fifth generation cigar man talks …

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Cigar Newbies & Boutique Chasers— 👀 Patina's Connecticut | Mo Maali | Box Press Ep. 131 18:20

23d ago18:20

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Keep the cigars you buy from drying out, use Boveda. Click here to get cigar care tips: https://hubs.la/Q01BLsBF0 Mo reveals a new release for Patina Cigars! Founder of Patina Cigars, Mo Maali believes a cigar is a two-hour vacation, a cost-effective psychiatrist session, and a barrier-breaker. Cigars ARE the best way to bring people together, incl…

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Chase this Discontinued Cigar | Nicholas Melillo | Foundation Cigar Co. | Box Press Ep. 130 16:27

29d ago16:27

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Cigar loving wise men (and women) preserve the flavor, aroma, and character of sticks with Boveda, click here to get emails: https://hubs.la/Q01BLsBF0 Foundation is no longer making the El Güegüense cigar nor the original Wise Man Maduro blend. In their place, find out what Nicholas Melillo, Foundation founder has in store for lovers of this popula…

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Why I Sold My Company | Robert Caldwell | Caldwell Cigar Co. | Box Press Ep. 129 11:02

1M ago11:02

11:02

Long Live the King! Learn how to preserve cigars with Boveda, click here to get emails: https://hubs.la/Q01BLsBF0 After running Caldwell Cigar Co., for a decade, Robert Caldwell and co-founder, Juan Jaramillo sold the company to Laudisi Enterprises. How will your favorite Caldwell cigars, like Blind Man's Bluff and Anastasia be affected? Find out d…

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Cigars for Wine Lovers | Somm Cigars | Vlad Stojanov | Box Press Ep. 128 43:23

1M ago43:23

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Missing something from your cigars? Learn what humidity has to do with cigar flavors, click here to get Boveda emails: https://hubs.la/Q01BLsBF0 Connoisseurs of fine wines who love cigars, this cigar talk is for you. Get in the know on Somm's limited-release boutique cigars. Somm is short for sommelier. Somm's lines are named after wines and blende…

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How I Saved My Cigar Collection | Michael Herklots | Ferio Tego | Box Press Ep. 127 24:05

1M ago24:05

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Never miss cigar care reveals. Click here for Boveda's email insider news: https://hubs.la/Q01BLsBF0 Who are you gonna call to save a massive cigar collection you have to take possession of in a few weeks? Find what Michael Herklots did as he takes you through launching his storied cigar brand, Ferio Tego. Ferio Tego is behind Elegancia and Generos…

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Powerhouse Cigar Roundtable | Litto & Tony Gomez | LFD Cigars | Box Press Ep. 126 1:15:18

1M ago1:15:18

1:15:18

Never miss cigar greatness. Click here for Boveda's email insider news: https://hubs.la/Q01BLsBF0 It's like having a smoke in a cigar lounge WITH 5 CIGAR NOTABLES. Light up you best celebratory cigar (perhaps La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull, rated #1 cigar of 2016 by Cigar Aficionado, BTW?) for this virtual smoke sesh featuring: - Cigar Aficiona…

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!Celebramos! Cinco De Mayo with Casa 1910 Cigars, Tequila & Mariachi | Box Press Ep. 125 14:24

1M ago14:24

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Good cigar talk? Learn more about cigar storage with Boveda. Click here to get emails: https://hubs.la/Q01BLsBF0 Casa 1910—THE Cinco De Mayo cigar of choice! Add this cigar trip to your bucket list: Miami, Florida, Cinco De Mayo (Cinco De Dade!) for tequila and Casa 1910's new Mexigars—affordable bundled cigars that “encapsulate the essence of Mexi…

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Hot Topic—Fire-Cured Tobacco Farming in Tennessee | Jennifer Davis | Box Press Ep. 123 7:10

2M ago7:10

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Learn about the sweat equity that goes into fire-curing tobacco for cigars. See baby tobacco plants grow and mature. And hear how a tobacco plant becomes cigar ready in this field trip to a tobacco farm on the central northern border of Tennessee with cigar connoisseur Rob Gagner and Tennessee realtor/historian Jennifer Davis. What is Boveda? Craft…

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No Cigar Man is An Island | Cigar Family Charitable Foundation | Box Press Ep. 122 19:38

3M ago19:38

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OpusX, Chateau Fuente, Julius Caeser, Cuesta-Rey, shall we go on? You wouldn't have Dominican cigars without the Dominican people.The mountainous agricultural Bonao region of the Dominican Republic, however, suffers from extreme poverty, an inadequate educational system, and poor water quality, which greatly affects people's health. Two giants in p…

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Be Present: Conscious Living Through Cigars | Reinhard Pohorec, Meerapfel Cigar | Box Press Ep. 121 34:12

4M ago34:12

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Ready to get metaphysical over cigars? "Everything is an experience," says sensory expert and cigar passionado Reinhard Pohorec. And what a vision quest this entrepreneur is on since he joined UberLuxury cigar brand Meerapfel as its vice president. You might recognize Reinhard as host of the live cigar podcast, Light 'em Up Lounge, where he talks t…

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Get Spiritual with Apostate Cigars, Brandon Oveson | Box Press Ep. 120 25:53

4M ago25:53

25:53

Are Apostate Cigars God's gift to cigar smokers? Prepare to be converted by this boutique cigar maker whose blends are based on the symbolism of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Founded by former LSD members, Brandon Oveson and Kendrick Woolstenhulme, Apostate Cigars are blended at Jochy Blanco's Tabacalera Palma cigar factory i…

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Green Bay: Home to Lovely Cigars and the Packers | Box Press Ep. 119 19:46

5M ago19:46

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Green Bay isn't just about football. Now this is some wild card—an upstart cigar company outta Green Bay, Wisconsin! Learn about Green Bay's rich history of cigar making that's been revived by the Lovely Cigars, a midwestern artisan cigar brand. Boveda's Drew Emmer talks cigars and Green Bay with two of Lovely's owners, Keith Archiquette and Dylan …

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Glaciers, Lakes, Volcanos & Cigars | Nick Melillo, Foundation Cigars | Box Press Ep. 117 39:17

5M ago39:17

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Know why tobacco grows well in Connecticut? Or what revitalized Nicaraguan cigars? Or why a layer of sand on top of clay makes a great foundation for a tobacco plant? Learn cigar facts, how to pronounce Foundation's award-winning El Güegüense Cigar and more. Go deeper into the history of the cigar Motherland of Nicaragua with Foundation Cigars Foun…

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Get Ya New York Style Cigars Here | Debut! West Side Story Cigars | Box Press Ep. 118 7:00

6M ago7:00

7:00

FIRST IN A NYC CIGAR SERIES—2 BLENDS, 1 BOX. Pick your side. Baseball bat cigars or knife cigars? Get ready to rumble over cigars named after the weapons of choice by rival gangs in West Side Story, 1957 play/1961 movie/2021 reboot. The 20-count boxes of West Side Story cigars feature both blends, which you can tell apart by their secondary bands. …

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Does A Cigar Have to Be Perfect? | Quesada Cigars | Box Press Ep. 116 18:12

6M ago18:12

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But dad, why? Every daughter has said it. When Raquel Quesada entered the family business, she questioned why good wasn't good enough when it came to making premium cigars. She soon learned that construction, consistency, and quality have to be perfect, especially if your father is Cigar Aficionado Hall of Famer, Manuel (Manolo) Quesada. Raquel is …

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INNOVATION! Fresh Take on Where You Buy Cigars | CigarBros | Box Press Ep. 115 29:52

6M ago29:52

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Picture choosing your own premium cigar from a fully stocked humidor while you fill your tank. And it's a smoke you want to smoke, not some rocket dog. Think Montecristo, Oliva, Cohiba, Rocky Patel, or other aficionado-approved cigar. CigarBros founder Remon Mansour is making it easier for you to buy cigars where you already go—non-traditional ciga…

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WE 042 - Marketing 26:13

7M ago26:13

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Marketing to niezwykle ważna dziedzina dla każdej firmy bez względu na jej wielkość. W biznesie dużo o się o nim mówi, szuka się skutecznych strategii, buduje się plany promocyjne i kampanie reklamowe. Z 42. odcinka podcastu World of English dowiecie się, czym właściwie jest marketing, czym zajmują się specjaliści w tej dziedzinie oraz jak skonstru…

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Is Cigar Club Right For You? | Boveda Cigar Club Week | Box Press Ep. 113 9:42

7M ago9:42

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Walking into a cigar shop's humidor can be intimidating. As a member of the Cigar Club, you get curated premium cigars auto-shipped right to you every month. The way to go for new smokers, busy smokers, or cigar smokers who don't live near a decent tobacco shop. You can specify the types of cigars you favor—mild-medium, medium, full, or a variety o…

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Is Standard & Twain Cigar Club Right For You? | Boveda Cigar Club Week | Box Press Ep. 112 31:17

7M ago31:17

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Standard & Twain is the 1st blind tasting cigar subscription. Like a surprise? The cigars' brand bands are removed to do away with hype, bias, and your own pre-conceived notions. You smoke the cigar for the cigar. Afterward, scan the QR code on the S&T band to reveal what cigar you just smoked. The cigar club for you if you want to discover hidden …

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Is Privada Cigar Club Right For You? | Boveda Cigar Club Week | Box Press Ep. 111 20:45

7M ago20:45

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If you crave cigars, knowledge, and community, Privada Cigar Club is for you. Every month as a member, you'll get three (3) of limited-edition cigars, many are exclusive sizes and blends. All of which have been aged at the ideal humidity using Boveda to protect the cigars as their flavors meld and mature. With those curated cigars, you'll receive t…

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Is Luxury Cigar Club Right For You? | Boveda Cigar Club Week | Box Press Ep. 110 22:26

7M ago22:26

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BOVEDA SPECIAL! Sign up for Luxury Cigar Club with coupon code BOVEDA and get FREE shipping on your first cigar shipment! A cigar club membership subscription makes the perfect gift for a cigar lover in your life. BOVEDA CIGAR CLUB WEEK kicks off with Luxury Cigar Club. Choose among 4 tiers to have 3 to 5 cigars delivered to you every month—all shi…

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How to Keep Cigars from Drying Out—These Travel the World | Cigars For Warriors | Box Press Ep. 109 26:42

7M ago26:42

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🇺🇸 Boveda Veterans Day Challenge: Smoke a cigar, give a cigar to Cigars for Warriors: https://cigarsforwarriors.org/ Boveda's Drew Emmer is joined by foodie, cigar lover, Matty Rock and Trey Boring, Senior Vice Chairman of Cigars for Warriors (CFW). This cigar talk jumps from supporting troops with cigars to $70 Cubans, Robert Burns tubos, why food…

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A Tasty Little Critter | Black Label Trading Company, James Brown | Box Press Ep. 108 16:19

7M ago16:19

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Cigar Journal winner of the Best Boutique Brand Nicaragua 2023: Black Label Trading Company Royalty! Since it won this major award, the small-batch limited release cigar company has been in even higher demand—and shorter supply. Just to establish the hierarchy of this Nicaraguan cigar maker: Oveja Negra (AKA black sheep) cigar brand family begets B…

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Why Are Cuban Cigars So Expensive? | Juan Martínez | Joya de Nicargua | Box Press Ep. 107 30:33

8M ago30:33

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Joya de Nicaragua Executive President Juan Martínez talks new releases and competing with Cuban cigars with Boveda's Drew Emmer. Nicaragua is the biggest producer of handmade cigars in the world. And Joya de Nicargua has everything to do with that. Most of its cigars sales are outside of the United States, so the 55-year-old+ company knows a thing …

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#1 Cigar Meets #1 Life Lesson | Rafael Nodal | Box Press Ep. 106 17:22

8M ago17:22

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Great specs make you see the world a little clearer, yes? Rafael Nodal, visionary in the world of small-batch cigars for Aging Room, says that the cigar lounge is a laboratory for democracy. How can you enjoy a great cigar with a fellow smoker who might be a little right or left for your taste? You must hone the skill of respectful communication. L…

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Smoking Cigars in Dubai | Ra'ed Saqfelhait, The Leaf Master Tobacco Trading | Box Press Ep. 105 30:20

8M ago30:20

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Travel virtually with us to learn what cigar smoking is like in the Arabian Peninsula. The Leaf Master Tobacco Trading is the largest tobacco shopping adventure within six Arab countries, which focuses on New World cigars, cigar accessories, and luxury cigar experiences. An eclectic, artsy walk-in cigar boutique awaits in Dubai. What looks like les…

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Do Your Cigar Tools Reflect Who You Are? | LES FINES LAMES | Box Press Ep. 104 37:01

8M ago37:01

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Cigar smoking is an art form, a lifestyle. That's why every SOTL & BOTL must don a Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet. Ready to elevate the way you cut cigars? Pierre Jourdan & Pablo Rodet, creators of fine cigar accessories, delve into why you should invest in essential cigar tools, like the stylish LE PETITE cigar cutter. For cigar aficionados, the a…

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Patina Was Never Cool, So It Can't Be Uncool | Mo Maali | Box Press Ep. 103 29:00

9M ago29:00

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MO KNOWS CIGARS! Look beyond Cigar Aficionado's Top 10. Patina is the best cigar you've never heard of—until now. Could Patina be the next Fuente of Padrón? Founder Mo Maali's heart and soul are in this small-batch cigar company. He wants you to be excited whenever you light a Patina. He wants Patina to be the cigar of choice when you celebrate a p…

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Buying Cigars in Mexico—What to Know | Bernardo Andrés, Cigar Distributor | Box Press Ep. 102 16:18

9M ago16:18

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In Spanish with English captions. Who's buying up all those premium cigars in Mexico? Learn why humidity and cigars is so important, especially in a country like Mexico where climates go from beach to desert in this southern-most North American country. Preventing humidity fluctuations protects a cigar's flavor. Boveda's Dan Murphy talks cigars and…

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LA Black Cigar Culture | Smoke Big Documentary | Kareem Fort | Box Press Ep. 101 10:49

9M ago10:49

10:49

Cigars are the equalizer that bring people together. Lord knows we need more of that right now. Smoke Big, created by Kareem Fort, is an independent film about the Black cigar culture in LA. Kareem captures short stories about cigar experiences to shine a realistic light on cigars in the Black community. Two of Boveda's founders, CEO Sean Knutsen a…

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Hustle Recognized Hustle | Carlito Fuente Jr. + Boveda Founders | Box Press Ep. 100 19:19

9M ago19:19

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100th Box Press episode! Cigar revolutionaries! Arturo Fuente CEO, Carlito Fuente Jr. & Boveda founders Sean Knutsen & Tim Swail talk premium cigar care and why humidity has everything to do with it. OpusX creator, Carlito is one of the most respected figures in the industry. This third generation cigar maker was an early adopter of Boveda and its …

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Hit Me, Baby, One More Time! Conviction & Dark Star Cigars | Rocky Patel | Box Press Ep. 99 5:53

10M ago5:53

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Stay tuned for the big take down! Rocky Patel got way more than he bargained for while debuting his new cigars, Conviction and Dark Star to Boveda's founders, Sean Knutsen and Tim Swail and company sensei, Drew Emmer. Rocky explains why he uses Boveda to preserve the flavor and character of his cigars. Just to clarify, Boveda was indeed developed i…

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I Won a Starring Spot on this Cigar Podcast! | Nico Sanders | Box Press Ep. 98 44:00

10M ago44:00

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Winner, winner, chicken dinner. In a Premium Cigar Retailers Association auction, Nico Sanders was victorious in earning a guest role on Boveda's cigar podcast, Box Press. "Sharing cigars with people and learning more about them and their experiences is the greatest thing," the long-time cigar smoker told hosts Nate Beck and Rob Gagner. Nico, a lov…

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Bring Out the "Adult" Pipes | Tim Ozgener, Ozgener Family Cigars | Box Press Ep. 97 27:19

11M ago27:19

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Listen for the hilarious father-son story that taught Tim Ozgener the importance of knowing your customer via adult-themed pipes! Previously, Tim owned and ran CAO with his father Cano Aret Ozgener and his sister Aylin. After a 12-year hiatus, Tim found his way back to the cigar business. Learn from the exercises that helped him pinpoint where to g…

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To Hell with Flavor Profiles, Just Enjoy That Cigar | Illusione's Dion Giolito | Box Press Ep. 96 44:45

12M ago44:45

44:45

Don't get mired in the flavors you're tasting in a cigar—or not tasting, for that matter. Just smoke a cigar to enjoy it, said Dion Giolito, founder of Illusione Cigars. This from the guy with an exacting palate and a rep for creative tobacco blending in cigars like the Singularé, Fume d'Amour, Ultra and Garagiste. Before making cigars, Giolito lau…

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WE 041 - Angielski w biznesie - w jakim wieku najlepiej się uczyć 26:29

12M ago26:29

26:29

Coraz częściej nieznajomość angielskiego w biznesie to bariera rozwoju zawodowego. Wydaje się, że jeśli ktoś miał styczność z językiem angielskim od przedszkola, to rozszerzenie wiedzy będzie bułką z masłem. Nie zawsze tak jest. Z drugiej strony panuje przekonanie, że jeśli zaczynasz uczyć się angielskiego jako dorosły, to jest już za późno. W tym …

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This Cigar Project Was Born the Day My Father Passed Away | Jeremiah Meerapfel | Box Press Ep. 95 40:40

1y ago40:40

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Get out your handkerchiefs! A cigar talk to share with your dad or other influential man in your life. In November 2003, Jeremiah Meerapfel's father Richard died suddenly of a heart attack. Richard was heralded with saving Cameroon/Central African wrapper tobacco from extinction in the early 1990s. Jeremiah and his brother Joshua carried on their f…

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Beginner Cigars for Newbies, Tips and Tricks | Box Press 94 12:36

1y ago12:36

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How do you pick a cigar that's right for you, especially if you're new to cigar smoking? Learn the top things to know before you shop for cigars. Includes helpful questions what to say when the humidor manager asks, "May I help you." Hosted by Boveda's Nate Beck and Rob Gagner. Pick up a Boveda Humidor Bag to store those cigars you pick up at the s…

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Who Wins? Henry Clay War Hawk vs. Montecristo Classic | Big Brother, Little Brother | Box Press 93 36:33

1y ago36:33

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Instead of chasing the next best boutique cigar, why not go back to the classics? Join Boveda's Rob Ganger and Nate Beck as they compare 2 sticks from Altadis U.S.A.—Henry Clay War Hawk is up against the Montecristo Classic. What’s the difference between these two cigars? Find out in this next round of "Big Brother Versus Little Brother," the cigar…

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Caldwell Lost & Found Cigar Showdown: Big Brother, Little Brother 31:42

1y ago31:42

31:42

What cigar punches way above its price point? Find out in this next round of "Big Brother Versus Little Brother" cigar showdown! Join Boveda's Rob Ganger and Nate Beck as they compare 4 sticks from Robert Caldwell. Lost & Found started as a line of "abandoned" cigars. Since those are now few and far between, Lost & Found now blends small-batch ciga…

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The One Where Rob Is a Wedding Crasher | Nirka Reyes | Box Press Ep.91 52:56

1y ago52:56

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"We don't make cigars, we make reasons to enjoy life," said Nirka Reyes, president of De Los Reyes, a cigar factory in the Dominican Republic. De Los Reyes is home to the Saga line of cigars and a portfolio of third-party brands. Nirka was also a pandemic bride who's planning a fifth anniversary reception to celebrate the big event that never was. …

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Cigars for Firefighters & Us, Too | Aric Bey, Black Star Line Cigars | Box Press Ep. 90 41:00

1y ago41:00

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Good burn. Great taste. Just what you'd expect from a retired Chicago firefighter turned cigar maker. Aric Bey is a model on how to pivot if early retirement derails your career. The Black boutique cigar brand founder sits down with Boveda's Rob Gagner to talk about the Black Star Line Cigars' blends. The brand name is a fist up to civil rights lea…

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Fuente Cigar Showdown—It's All About the Retrohale | Box Press Ep. 89 17:56

1y ago17:56

17:56

Is one cigar worth twice as much as another in the same cigar brand? It's a "Big Brother Versus Little Brother" showdown! Join Boveda's Rob Ganger and Nate Beck as they compare 2 sticks from Arturo Fuente. And hear how to correctly pronounce Boveda. About Boveda for Cigars: Boveda are those brown 2-way humidity packs you put in a humidor to preserv…

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A Suitcase with a Built-In Humidor?! | Heiko Peorz | Box Press Ep. 88 52:26

1y ago52:26

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Wheels of a suitcase that can charge your devices? Luggage for a cigar smoker? Diamond detailing? A carry-on to match your lipstick color? Peek into the world of how the rich and famous travel with Heiko Poerz, the founder of bespoke luggage company HENK. For the rest of us—enjoy the affordable luxury of a HENK cigar.The first vitola was christened…

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Cigars Good for Mental Health? Cigar Writer, Nick Hammond | Box Press Ep.87 52:41

1y ago52:41

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This episode gets real—men open up about mental health, fatherhood and self-imposed expectations. So, does cigar smoking help you cope with what life throws at you? Solo, cigar time is meditative. Surrounded by friends (or soon-to-be friends at the lounge), cigars create connection that's so lacking in today's frenetic world. And what a connection …

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The Mother Clucker & Other Flocking Good Drunk Chicken Cigars | Box Press Ep. 86 48:20

1y ago48:20

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Small-batch chasers and SOTL, it's time to give a woop woop to Drunk Chicken Cigars. This woman-owned, Black-owned boutique cigar company is headquartered in the District of Columbia. Hear how business professor Dr. Desiree Sylver turned a limited-run cigar hobby into a growing cigar business. The founder and CEO sat down with Boveda's Rob Gagner a…

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Dad Likes Me Best! 2 United Cigars Go Head-to-Head | Box Press Ep. 85 36:49

1+ y ago36:49

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Is one cigar worth 2X the other? It's a "Big Brother Versus Little Brother" showdown! Join Boveda's Rob Ganger and Nate Beck as they compare 2 sticks from United Cigars' storied line of cigars. Boveda are those brown 2-way humidity packs you put in a humidor to preserve cigars. When you own a humidor, you need to make sure the cigars inside stay we…

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