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The podcast features an interview with Skip Martin, who discusses his background, the development of his cigar company, and his philosophy on the cigar industry. Personal Background and Entry into Cigars: Skip Martin grew up in Dallas, Texas, played baseball, and later served on a submarine in the Navy during the Cold War. After his service, he worked in finance in Chicago and later moved to Round…
Neanderthal, CroMagnon, Intemperance, Maestranza, and others. RoMa Craft is known for high-quality tobacco, premium cigars, and not charging an arm and a leg for them. Ever wonder what goes into determining a cigar’s cost? Learn Cigar Econ 101 and more with Skip Martin, co-founder of the RoMa Craft Tobac. Skip and his business partner, Mike Rosales, started RoMa Craft in 2010 and established a…
Limited Exposure Series: Enrique introduces The Matilde Limited Exposure series, a concept designed to offer exclusive, limited-production blends without being limited in time. Each release, numbered sequentially, utilizes different color themes inspired by nature and tropical fauna, such as the Number 1 (Red Orchid), Number 2 (Lilac), and the latest, Number 3 (Green Cotorra). The Number 3 blend…
10-Year Anniversary: Melillo discusses the 10-year milestone of Foundation Cigars, noting the challenges and intense workload involved in building the brand. He highlights his limited-edition 10-year anniversary cigar, a 7x58 Salomon, and expresses gratitude for the industry's support throughout his decade-long journey. Historical and Spiritual Research: Melillo shares his long-standing…
Jon Huber (Crowned Heads) & Pete Johnson (Tatuaje Cigars) | Live From PCA 2026
Meeting and Relationship: Robert Caldwell and Matt Booth have known each other for approximately 14–15 years, having first met in Honduras. They describe their friendship as intimate and non-traditional, noting that they have traveled together and met in various cities like Paris and Los Angeles outside of the cigar industry. The "Room 101" Name and Brand Philosophy: Matt Booth explains that the…
Ferio Tego and Storytelling: Michael Herklots discusses his philosophy of viewing cigar brands as "albums" and blends as "stories." He emphasizes that a meaningful story must be repeatable and compelling. Herklots highlights the Metropolitan 30th Anniversary limited edition cigar as a way to honor the legacy of the Metropolitan Selection. Industry Advocacy: Herklots reflects on his transition from…
Behind every exceptional cigar brand is a story—at La Flor Dominicana (LFD), that story was written by the Gomez family. ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Episode features: Founder, Litto Gomez Sr. and his sons, Litto Jr., and Tony. Interview by Boveda’s Box Press Hosts Nate Beck and JP Awad. Founded by Litto Gomez and nurtured alongside his wife Ines, LFD is a family legacy built on passion, resilience, and an…
Two pillars of the premium cigar industry. One conversation you don’t want to miss. #LoveYourCigars In this episode, we sit down with Joya de Nicaragua and Quesada Cigars to talk about legacy, collaboration, and what happens when Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic come together in the world of premium cigars. Episode features: Joya de Nicaragua's Juan Martinez and Quesada Cigars' Raquel Quesada.…
You’ll laugh your ash off as 2 superstars from Nashville cigar companies join the Boveda cigar podcast. #LoveYourCigars Episode features: Jon Huber, Crowned Heads and Tim Ozgener, Oz Family Cigars Both boutique cigar brands share a heritage over CAO, the cigar company founded by the late Cano Aret Ozgener in Nashville in the 1990s. (Cano was Tim’s father.) Oz Family Cigars of today upholds the…
