Deep Cuts Live

HIS CIGAR BRAND TEAMED UP WITH RAPPER AND SONGWRITER NAS (feat. David Gomes of Escobar Cigars)

Celebrities often attach their names to apparel, spirits and other products but it's rare to see celebrities attach their names to a premium cigar. Escobar Cigars made headlines this year when it announced it was partnering with Grammy award-winning rapper and songwriter Nas, who is a full-on partner with this premium cigar brand. Gomes talks about how that partnership came about and why DJ Khaled and others are embracing their brand. Also hear about how the supply chain crisis is impacting the cigar industry and the new releases expected out of Escobar in the near future.

WHY CIGAR RATINGS SUCK (feat. Jeremy McDonald, owner of Wildfire Cigar Company)

Jeremy McDonald has spent years working in the cigar industry, handling the sales of a major cigar brand until recently when he launched his very own cigar brand, Wildfire Cigar Company. While many cigar brands would hope and pray for a good cigar rating, McDonald has seen behind the curtains of the review and rating process and isn't holding out for a good rating–he just wants to know if you like what he's created. Learn about the major cigar factory behind his first two releases, The Single and the Revivalist, and how he plans to take on the very traditional cigar industry.

A CONVERSATION ABOUT CIGARS, ATLANTA AND RACE (feat. ATL Cigar Company)

In this interview with Peter Gross, Janelle and Lamar Leroy of ATL Cigar Co. we discuss how these three friends came together to create and launch a cigar brand built around the city and lifestyle of Atlanta. We also chat about how the events of 2020 helped shaped the brand and have an honest discussion of the role race plays in their business.

A BLACK AND VETERAN-OWNED CIGAR BRAND (feat. Temi Bush and Darryl Redmon of Emperors Cut Cigars)

A group of friends and cigar smokers joined forces to create a cigar brand that's breaking ground and barriers one cigar at a time. In this double-header, Emperors Cut's Temi Bush talks about how the brand came into existence while her business partner Darryl Redmon shares his tips for what makes a cigar sell in today's competitive cigar market.

LISTEN TO THIS VIDEO BEFORE STARTING YOUR CBD BUSINESS (feat. Margaret Caldwell)

Margaret Caldwell is a green entrepreneur who got her start in jewelry and gem stones before making the leap into growing legal cannabis in California. With the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, she realized the opportunity hemp and CBD offered and made yet another move–she launched her own CBD brand. Learn how she's built her own CBD brand, Caldwell Botanicals, how she's gotten her product into stores and what's she's learned about guerrilla marketing and building a business on her own.

HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT BUSINESS PARTNER (feat. Jeffrey Amendola and Christopher Monaco)

When you're starting or trying to build a business, you're going to realize you can't do it alone. Finding a good partner that shares in your passion and vision is easier said and done. Learn how Jeffrey Amendola and Christopher Monaco teamed up to build Amendola Family Cigar Co. and how forming strong partnerships and fostering good relationships has helped their business grow tremendously.

HOW TO BECOME A SUCCESSFUL DJ IN 2021 (feat. Eli Lagaretta)

How do you become a successful DJ with the support and sponsorship of an industry-leading company? You listen to this podcast featuring Eli Lagaretta and find out! Eli is the official DJ of Drew Estate, one of the largest makers of premium cigars in the U.S. It may seem like an odd combination but it's opened the doors in terms of travel, notoriety and opportunity for Eli, a longtime lover of music who was able to turn his passion and hobby into a profitable job he enjoys.

DEEP CUTS – SEASON 1, EPISODE 52: ERICA ARROYO, THE LOUNGE EXPERIENCE

In the final Deep Cuts Live interview of 2020, special guest Erica Arroyo talks about how she came to work in the media side of the cigar industry and what inspired her to start her own podcast, The Lounge Experience. We talk about the changing role women and minorities have in the cigar lifestyle as well as some of our favorite things and lessons learned during 2020.

DEEP CUTS – SEASON 1, EPISODE 51: FABIAN BARRANTES, LOTUS GROUP

An interview with Fabian Barrantes, creative director at Lotus Group and Vertigo by Lotus. With current world events, it’s as important as ever to have your own accessories. For cigar smokers, accessories help you not only better enjoy the lifestyle but also serve as a way for you express yourself. Fabian shows off a wide range of recent releases from Lotus and Vertigo and teases some things to come.

DEEP CUTS – SEASON 1, EPISODE 50: JEREMY MCDONALD, CALDWELL CIGARS / LA BARBA CIGARS

It’s the first ever Deep Cuts Live's Halloween episode! Our special guest is Jeremy McDonald, National Sales Manager for Caldwell Cigar Co, La Barba Cigars, and Lost & Found Cigars. In this interview, Jeremy talks about his he came to work in the cigar industry and the circumstances that brought him together with Robert Caldwell. We discuss sales and the advantage of selling from a personality perspective rather than solely on product. Learn more about Caldwell, La Barba, their brands and the new show "4 Shots with Tony and Jeremy."