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Marcel & Nicole Knobel, Henderson Ventura, ADVentura Cigars | Deep Cuts Live, Episode #161

Season 6 of Deep Cuts Live kicks off with a deep dive into the world of ADVentura Cigars. Host Antoine Reid sits down with Marcel and Nicole Knobel and Henderson Ventura to explore the origins of the brand, the roots of its bold pirate theme, and the philosophy behind building a modern premium cigar company.

In this episode, the team breaks down their latest release, La Llorona, shares insight into a new tasting program currently in development, and offers an exclusive tease of what ADVentura Cigars has planned for 2026. It’s an honest, forward-looking conversation about creativity, storytelling, and why boutique cigar brands continue to push the industry forward.

Whether you’re new to premium cigars or searching for brands with real personality and purpose, this episode sets the tone for a strong start to 2026.

 

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Retail Best Practices with Teresa Wessling (Georgetown Tobacco, Washington, D.C.) | Deep Cuts Live, Episode #160

In this episode of Deep Cuts Live, I’m joined by Teresa Wessling, a seasoned tobacconist at Georgetown Tobacco, one of the longest-running specialty tobacco stores in Washington, D.C. We dive into what it truly means to be a modern tobacconist—balancing tradition, education, customer experience, and retail best practices in a highly regulated and fast-evolving market.

Teresa shares firsthand insight into building long-term customer relationships, maintaining a strong humidor program, and what makes a brick-and-mortar tobacco shop thrive in a city like D.C. This episode is especially valuable for cigar retailers, shop managers, and aspiring tobacconists, as well as anyone curious about the human side of premium cigar retail.

🔥 In this episode, we cover: • Best practices for premium cigar retail • The role of a professional tobacconist • Customer education & relationship building • Running a specialty tobacco shop in Washington, D.C. • Lessons from one of the country’s longest-standing cigar retailers

About Deep Cuts Live: Deep Cuts Live is an interview series exploring the business, culture, and people behind the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Antoine Reid, the show features honest, unscripted conversations with retailers, brand founders, manufacturers, and industry leaders shaping the future of cigars.

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Jason Wood, Outcast Cigars & Miami Cigar & Co. | Deep Cuts Live, Episode #159

In this episode of Deep Cuts Live, I sit down with Jason Wood, the founder of Outcast Cigars and a key figure behind Miami Cigar Co., to talk entrepreneurship, brand building, and what it really takes to carve out space in today’s premium cigar market. We go beyond the blends and the bands to explore Jason’s journey—from navigating distribution and retail relationships to building a brand identity that resonates with modern cigar smokers. This conversation dives into the business side of cigars, lessons learned along the way, and how Outcast Cigars fits into the larger Miami Cigar Co. ecosystem. If you’re a cigar retailer, brand owner, or aficionado who enjoys hearing the why behind the smoke, this episode is for you. 🔥

 

In this episode, we cover: • The story behind Outcast Cigars • Jason Wood’s role at Miami Cigar Co. • Building a cigar brand in a crowded market • Retailer relationships & distribution strategy • Lessons from the premium cigar business

 

📺 About Deep Cuts Live Deep Cuts Live is a weekly interview series exploring the business, culture, and people of the premium cigar industry. Hosted by Antoine Reid, the show features honest, unscripted conversations with brand founders, manufacturers, retailers, and industry leaders.

 

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Mike Palmer, Powstanie Cigars | Deep Cuts Live, Episode #158

An all-new Deep Cuts Live with host Antoine Reid. Episode 158 with special guest Mike Palmer, national sales manager for Powstanie Cigars.

Ra'ed Saqfelhait, The Leaf Master | Deep Cuts Live, Episode #157

An all-new episode of Deep Cuts Live with host Antoine Reid. Episode 157 with special guest Ra'ed W. Saqfelhait, co-founder of The Leaf Master Tobacco Trading, LLC.

Sandra Cobas & Giselle Herrera, El Titan de Bronze | | Deep Cuts Live, Episode #156

An all-new episode of Deep Cuts Live with host Antoine Reid. Episode 156 features special guests Sandy Cobas and Giselle Herrera from El Titan de Bronze. This mother and daughter duo run one of the most popular cigar factories in Miami, Florida's Little Havana neighborhood. Learn how El Ttian de Bronze got its start, Sandy's rise in the industry, and why several leading cigar brands including Cohiba, Warped, and Drew Estate have some of their award-winning cigars made here.

John Hakim, Scandinavian Tobacco Group | | Deep Cuts Live, Episode #155

An all-new Deep Cuts Live with host Antoine Reid. Episode 115 with special guest John Hakim, Scandinavian Tobacco Group's brand manager for La Gloria Cubana, Partagas, and El Titan De Bronze's Redemption.

Billy & Gus Fakih, Artesano Del Tobacco | Deep Cuts Live, Episode #154

An interview with Billy & Gus Fakih, owners of Artesano Del Tobacco, on their highly-rated premium cigar brands Viva La Vida and El Pulpo and their experiences in the premium cigar industry.

Enrique Sanchez, Global Premium Cigars | Deep Cuts Live, Episode #153

An all-new episode of Deep Cuts Live with host Antoine Reid. Episode 153, Enrique Sanchez, founder of Global Premium Cigars.

Fouad & Romy Kashouty, Hiram & Solomon Cigars | Deep Cuts Live, Episode #152

An all-new Deep Cuts Live with host Antoine Reid. Episode 152 with special guests Fouad & Romy Kashouty, owners of Hiram & Solomon Cigars.