Simply Stogies

James Giehm
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A podcast for both new cigar smokers and veteran cigar aficionados.

  1. 4d ago

    Episode 189: Sebastien Decoppet of Cavalier Cigars

    James and Jimmy welcome Sebastien Decoppet of Cavalier Cigars to the program. After several years, Sebastien sits down and has a frank conversation about what it means to be a "boutique" cigar manufacturer, why he hates the word boutique, and how he got into the industry. We discuss his love of Honduras, the factory, and working with others in the industry.

  2. Sep 4

    85 Clear the Air: A Simply Stogies Podcast After Show

    Jimmy and James discuss their recent conversation with Jon Simons of Warfighter Tobacco. The duo discuss veteran owned businesses, the learning curve of sales, and the ability to adapt and overcome. They also discuss some recent cigar media shenanigans.

  3. Aug 28

    Episode 188: Jon Simons of Warfighter Tobacco

    James and Jimmy sit down with Jon Simons from Warfighter Tobacco. Jon gives us the story of how Warfighter Tobacco Co. came to be. From gun store to 10yrs in the cigar industry, Jon talks about lessons learned, mentors, factory changes, and if he'd do it all again. We ask Jon how his military background helped prepare him for the business world and the decisions they've made. The conversation turns to scaling a business as it grows and what those growing pains look like. Congratulations to Warfighter Tobacco Co. on 10yrs in the cigar industry!

  4. Aug 21

    84 Clear the Air: A Simply Stogies Podcast After Show

    Jimmy and James discuss their recent conversation with Nimmer Ahmad of Valacari Cigars. They discuss Valacari Cigars' 10yrs in the industry, whether Valacari is "boutique" now, and how being in the industry for a decade changes how the rest of the industry views a brand. The duo also talk about Nimmer Ahmad's role as mentor and if there is a duty or obligation for this with experience in the industry to become mentors. Somehow, Jimmy finds a way to talk about Star Wars.

  5. Aug 14

    Episode 187: Nimmer Ahmad of Valacari Cigars

    James and Jimmy sit down with Nimmer Ahmad of Valacari Cigars. Valacari Cigars is celebrating their 10th year in the cigar industry in 2026 and James asks Nimmer about it. Nimmer discusses some of the changes the brand has gone through, what it takes to make it in the industry, and some of the ongoing trends. Nimmer discloses what he believes is his biggest regret in the last 10yrs, as well as his "obligation" to be a mentor to new brands coming into the industry. We also discuss the Decimus, the limited annual release celebrating Valacari's 10ys in the industry.

  6. Aug 7

    83 Clear the Air: A Simply Stogies Podcast After Show

    Jimmy and James return to "talk about Vance Taylor behind his back." The duo spend a lot of time giving their opinions of Stoicism. While Vance did a great job answering some of the darker themes of the popular philosophy, Jimmy and James weren't satisfied. Did Vance sway James from Nihilism? Can Stoics fall in love? Is Stoicism indifferent? Do Stoics make better leaders or colder leaders? Can religion and Stoicism coexist? Jimmy and James don't have answers...but they certainly have a lot of questions.

  7. Jul 31

    Episode 186: Vance Taylor of Stoic Cigars

    James and Jimmy sit down with Vance Taylor of Stoic Cigars. We catch up with Vance and find out how his first two yeas in the cigar industry have gone and what lessons he's learned in that time. We then turn our attention to the "dark side" of Stoicism. What does Stoicism and Nihilism have in common? Can James not road rage? How do Stoics look at tragedy. It is a high level conversation over different philosophies and how to approach life and business.

  8. Jul 24

    82 Clear the Air: A Simply Stogies Podcast After Show

    New host of Clear the Air, Jimmy D, brings James and Tim back to the microphone to discuss the latest interview with Tim Ozgener of  Oz Family Cigars. The trio discuss the trust manufacturers put in the retailers (and vice versa), the relationship aspect of the business (manufacturers and factories, and retailers and manufacturers), how cigar sizes affect sales, and cigar events. The trio dive into Tim Ozgener's relationship with his father and the lessons he's learned both in his time in the cigar industry and away from it.

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A podcast for both new cigar smokers and veteran cigar aficionados.

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  • Creator
    James Giehm
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    274
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2019 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Simply Stogies

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