Episodes

  • Cigar Lounge Do's And Don'ts
    Oct 28 2026

    This episode of the Cigar Aficionado Podcast is sponsored by Neptune Cigar (use the promo code "AFICIONADO" for 10% off your first order): https://www.neptunecigar.com/?utm_source=cigar_aficionado&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=aficionado_2026&utm_content=podcast_description

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    25 mins
  • Smoking With An Avenger
    Oct 14 2026

    The Cigar Aficionado Podcast Episode 11. Greg Mottola shares his experience smoking cigars with actor and Cigar Aficionado cover star Anthony Mackie, who will play Captain America in the upcoming, highly-anticipated Avengers: Doomsday. Mottola and David Savona also explore the rest of the September/October issue of Cigar Aficionado, including the highest scoring cigars and a story on Miami's boutique cigar factory.


    This episode of the Cigar Aficionado Podcast is sponsored by Neptune Cigar (use the promo code "AFICIONADO" for 10% off your first order): NEPTUNE CIGAR

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    22 mins
  • Cohiba Secrets
    Sep 30 2026

    The Cigar Aficionado Podcast Episode 10. David Savona and Greg Mottola dive into the alluring Cohiba cigar brand from Cuba. The pair dispels myths surrounding the brand, discusses their all-time favorite Cohibas and gives backstory to one of the most sought-after—and mysterious—cigar brands in the world.

    This episode of the Cigar Aficionado Podcast is sponsored by Neptune Cigar (use the promo code "AFICIONADO" for 10% off your first order)

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    36 mins
  • 30 Years Of Cigar Aficionado With Gordon Mott
    Sep 9 2026

    The Cigar Aficionado Podcast Episode 9. David Savona is joined by his predecessor, former executive editor Gordon Mott, to discuss three decades of Cigar Aficionado. The pair reflects on the early days of the magazine, sharing untold stories of its beginning and examining how much has changed—and hasn't changed—in the cigar industry over the last 30 years.

    This episode of the Cigar Aficionado Podcast is sponsored by Neptune Cigar (use the promo code "AFICIONADO" for 10% off your first order)

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    32 mins
  • The State Of The U.S. Cigar Market
    Aug 26 2026

    The Cigar Aficionado Podcast Episode 8. David Savona and Greg Mottola examine the current state of the American cigar market, discussing some of this year's highest-rated non-Cuban cigars, breaking down cigar import numbers from the past to the present and so much more.

    Sponsored by 1916 Tabacalera Eiroa by Santi Eiroa

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    24 mins
  • You're Not Smoking Enough Lanceros
    Aug 12 2026

    This episode of the Cigar Aficionado Podcast is sponsored by 1916 Tabacalera Eiroa by Santi Eiroa

    David Savona and Gregory Mottola say you're not smoking enough lanceros, and tell you why these skinny, elegant cigars deserve more attention.

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    22 mins
  • Carlos Fuente Jr., Litto Gomez And Jorge Padrón
    Jul 29 2026

    This episode of the Cigar Aficionado Podcast is sponsored by 1916 Tabacalera Eiroa by Santi Eiroa.

    In the newest episode, executive editor David Savona is joined by three industry giants: Jorge Padrón of Padrón Cigars, Carlos "Carlito" Fuente Jr. of Arturo Fuente Cigars and Litto Gomez of La Flor Dominicana Cigars. The group of luminaries discusses the cigar industry, familial roots, connecting with consumers and much more.

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    36 mins
  • Rafael Nodal
    Jul 8 2026

    In our latest video podcast, David Savona and Greg Mottola are joined by Rafael Nodal, owner of the Aging Room brand and vice president of product capability at Tabacalera USA, to discuss the cigarmaker's unique career path, his passion for cigars and much more.

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    29 mins