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Cigars Daily

Tim Swanson

Explore the world of Luxury Cigars with your host Tim Swanson.

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92:19

Cigars Daily LIVE 416: Oliva Nick In-Studio With ALL...

Cigars Daily ·

2026/02/10

Tonight on Cigars Daily LIVE 416, we've got Oliva Nick in the studio, which means it's one of those nights where everyone in the chat gets to interrogate a real cigar industry insider while we sit here and pretend we're mature adults. We'll be talking Oliva updates, what's actually happening with new releases this year, and the kind of behind-the-scenes stuff cigar people know that normal humans never see. How long things really take. Why some cigars blow up. Why others vanish. What's real ve...

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96:57

Cigars Daily LIVE 415: The 2026 Cigar Squeeze—Prices...

Cigars Daily ·

2026/02/03

Tonight on Cigars Daily LIVE 415, we’re talking about what I’m calling The 2026 Cigar Squeeze—because it feels like cigar smokers are getting pinched from every direction right now. Prices are moving, checkout totals are getting weird, and depending on where you live, shipping and taxes are starting to feel like a mini boss fight you didn’t sign up for. And no—this isn’t some “go buy everything right now” episode. This is cigar news + real talk. I want to break down what’s actually changing, ...

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92:13

Cigars Daily LIVE 414: Is the Cigar Lounge Dying?...

Cigars Daily ·

2026/01/27

Cigar lounges used to be the heartbeat of cigar culture—where you learned, met people, and actually hung out. But lately it feels like the lounge is getting squeezed from every direction. Some places are dealing with regulatory pressure, others are fighting the simple reality that people spend more time online than ever… and even when you walk into a lounge, half the room is already on their phones. Tonight on Cigars Daily LIVE, we’re talking about what’s changing—and why. Are lounges dying, ...

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93:57

Cigars Daily LIVE 413: The No. 1 Cigar Of the Year...

Cigars Daily ·

2026/01/20

It’s that time of year again — the lists are out, the debates are raging, and everyone wants to know the same thing: what’s really the No. 1 cigar of the year? In this episode of Cigars Daily LIVE, we’re digging into the Cigar of the Year results from the major publications. We’ll walk through the rankings, talk about what the critics got right, where they missed the mark, and why some cigars always seem to dominate these lists. From Cigar Aficionado to Cigar Dojo to the ever-coveted Halfwhee...

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93:16

Cigars Daily LIVE 412: UNKILLABLE - The Cigar That...

Cigars Daily ·

2026/01/13

Some cigars are good. Some are memorable. And then there are cigars that refuse to quit. Tonight on Cigars Daily LIVE, we’re telling the full story behind Unkillable — a cigar born out of resilience, grit, and the kind of determination that defines this industry. This isn’t just about a blend; it’s about what it represents and why that idea matters in a world that’s constantly trying to wear people down. We’ll talk about where the concept came from, what went into creating it, and why Unkilla...

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92:27

Cigars Daily LIVE 411: Top Lists, Chubby Chicks, &...

Cigars Daily ·

2026/01/06

It’s the first Cigars Daily LIVE of 2026, and we’re kicking the year off exactly how we mean to continue it: with hot takes, questionable choices, and a whole lot of fun. Tonight we’re talking Top Lists as they start rolling out across the cigar world—what they get right, what they miss, and why you shouldn’t let a list tell you what to enjoy. We’re also unveiling something brand new and completely ridiculous: Billy’s Chubby Chicks—short, fat, unapologetic cigars that are here to make a stat...

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96:10

Cigars Daily LIVE 410: 2025 Cigar Year Review + 2026...

Cigars Daily ·

2025/12/30

It’s the last LIVE of the year, and tonight we’re doing something big. We’re taking a deep look back at 2025 — the festivals, the trends, the standout cigars, the industry moments you loved (and some you didn’t see coming) — and then turning our attention forward to 2026 with predictions, premonitions, and bold calls for what’s next. We’ll recap the year’s hottest events, review what made headlines in every corner of the hobby, and highlight the cigars that defined 2025 — including the ones t...

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98:14

Cigars Daily LIVE 409: How Cigars Cure Christmas Chaos

Cigars Daily ·

2025/12/23

The holidays are here — and so is the chaos. From judgmental in-laws to freezing back patios to your aunt who’s still trying to tell you cigars are worse than cigarettes… it can be a lot. In this episode of Cigars Daily LIVE, we’re talking about how cigars can actually make the holidays better. Whether it’s escaping the madness for a moment of peace or sparking up meaningful conversations in the garage-turned-smoking-lounge, cigars bring people together.

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92:13

Cigars Daily LIVE 408 + AfterParty: Cigar...

Cigars Daily ·

2025/12/16

The Magic 8 Ball has been shaken, and the future is hazy… but that’s never stopped us before. In this episode of Cigars Daily LIVE, we’re peering into 2026 to make our boldest cigar predictions yet. From industry trends and upcoming projects to award-season guesses and long-shot prophecies, this is our chance to call our shots and see what the next year might hold for cigar lovers. We’ll talk about where the industry feels like it’s headed, which brands could have breakout years, what kinds o...

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92:12

Cigars Daily LIVE 407 (Micheal Knowles Lights Up The...

Cigars Daily ·

2025/12/09

Tonight on Cigars Daily LIVE, I’m joined by Michael Knowles — yes, that Michael Knowles — who’s stepping into the lounge to talk cigars, history, craftsmanship, and his own new project: Mayflower Cigars. This isn’t a political show and it isn’t a debate. It’s two guys hanging out, talking cigars, joking around, and digging into the story behind a blend inspired by one of the most iconic journeys in American history. We’ll cover everything from how the cigar was created, to what Michael wanted...

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93:50

Cigars Daily LIVE 406 (The Craziest Week In Cigar...

Cigars Daily ·

2025/12/02

This last week has been absolute madness in the cigar world — and tonight we’re unpacking all of it. From Thanksgiving rolling straight into Cigartopia, to the launch of LecheBurra, Steve Saka’s visit to the HQ, and the non-stop chaos of Black Friday weekend… it’s been one of the wildest stretches I’ve ever experienced at Cigars Daily. And as if that wasn’t enough, we’re heading into December with two of the most anticipated arrivals of the year: Foundation’s Tabernacle Knight Commander and t...

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96:13

Cigars Daily LIVE 405 (Steve Saka’s Most Unhinged...

Cigars Daily ·

2025/11/25

Tonight on Cigars Daily LIVE, we’re unleashing the wildest episode of the entire year. Steve Saka from Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust is in the studio, and we’re diving deep into the story behind LecheBurra — the completely unhinged collaboration he and I cooked up together (mostly he, but we’ll explain more during the show). This is the kind of project you can only make with Saka: part genius, part madness, and all heart. In this episode, we’re breaking down how the blend came together, why t...

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97:49

Cigars Daily LIVE 404 (The Community’s 10/10 Cigars —...

Cigars Daily ·

2025/11/18

Tonight, we’re putting the power in your hands. This is Cigars Daily LIVE: Community Choice 2025 — where we find out which cigars you think are true 10/10s. The chat will build the leaderboard as we go, so drop your top smokes in the comments and we’ll crown a winner by the end of the night. Are we talking Padron 1926? Tabernacle? Or something totally off the radar? We’ll run some quick-fire shoutouts, a blind taste duel, and a round of Hot Take or Not to see which blends actually live up to ...

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92:09

Cigars Daily LIVE 403 (Veterans, Valor & The Warhead...

Cigars Daily ·

2025/11/11

This week on Cigars Daily LIVE, we’re celebrating the heroes who’ve made our freedoms possible — the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces. With Veterans Day upon us, tonight’s show is all about honoring their courage, sharing stories, and enjoying the sense of brotherhood that cigars bring to every lounge across America. We’re also firing up something special: the Espinosa La Bomba Warhead Limited Edition, one of the boldest cigars out there. We’ll talk about what makes this project so uniq...

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Cigars Daily LIVE 402 (Breaking The Law with...

Cigars Daily ·

2025/11/04

You all know who's the law around these parts! Normally, it's your Cigars Daily LIVE team but tonight, we're breaking the law… but not just any law. We have Law Ream in the studio. He's been traveling the country in the name of Davidoff's Zino Nicaragua. We're all going to work together to see if we can break Law in, Cigars Daily style.

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Cigars Daily LIVE 401 (The Secret To The Rarest Leaf...

Cigars Daily ·

2025/10/28

What makes a cigar truly rare? In this episode of Cigars Daily LIVE, we’re diving into the world of exclusive blends and the rarest leaf on Earth. From hard-to-grow varietals to limited harvests that only happen once every few years, we’ll unpack what “rare” really means when it comes to cigars — and whether that rarity actually makes them better. We’ll talk about how cigar makers find, ferment, and blend these special tobaccos, and why some of the most sought-after leaves in the world are al...

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Cigars Daily LIVE 400 (Living LARGE With Sun, Smoke,...

Cigars Daily ·

2025/10/21

It’s time to kick back, light up, and live large. In this special 400th episode of Cigars Daily LIVE, we’re bringing the island life straight to the studio with good friends, good conversation, and a tropical twist. Tonight’s show is all about the laid-back luxury that cigars naturally bring — that moment when the world slows down, the sun feels warm, and everything just hits right. We’ll dig into the craftsmanship and stories behind a new island-inspired project, talk about what makes that t...

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93:04

Cigars Daily LIVE 399 (How Columbus Accidentally...

Cigars Daily ·

2025/10/14

In this week’s episode of Cigars Daily LIVE, we’re rolling back the clock more than 600 years to uncover how a few curious explorers, a sacred island ritual, and one very unlucky Spaniard gave birth to the modern cigar. Join Me, Amber, Terrence, and Billy for a hilarious, history-packed, game-show-style story time that covers it all — from the Taíno shamans and their “Cohibas”, to Rodrigo de Jerez, the first European to light up and (believe it or not) get thrown in jail for it. This episode ...

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Cigars Daily LIVE 398 (A Blend For The END! The Last...

Cigars Daily ·

2025/10/07

If you look around, it sounds like the end of the world is right around the corner. But then again, if you're paying attention to public media then it's ALWAYS right around the corner. And whether it's AI, nukes, fungus, war, aliens, the illuminati, asteroids, multi-dimensional beings, or the hollow earth hippo, someday we're going to face a cataclysmic event. So the question remains, when each of us ends up with just an hour before the lights go out, which blend do we choose for the end? Wha...

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Cigars Daily LIVE 397 (FAIL! Tim's Worst Mistake Plus...

Cigars Daily ·

2025/09/30

They say that failure is part of success… if that's true, then I'm about to be the most successful person in the industry because I biffed it… BAD! During this episode, we're going to talk about exactly what I did, and exactly how bad it is. Now, I certainly don't have total command over mistakes and mishaps in the cigar industry. There have been massive mistakes and mishaps at ever level of the industry. And we're going to talk about them. These are the mistakes that have driven cigar makers...

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