Master Sensei

95 mins S10 #346 Sep 01, 22

Smoke Night LIVE – Ask Sensei

Ask Sensei and win! This week, Master Sensei and the Dojo team answer questions from the community, and the best, most funny, or otherwise interesting question will win 20 premium cigars! Sensei will field questions about anything: cigars, sports, music, entertainment, life, and even dating advice...

100 mins S10 #345 Aug 24, 22

Smoke Night LIVE – Cavalcade Of Stars

It’s a special Thursday night edition of Smoke Night LIVE. Coming to you live from the Dochela Festival at Dojo Studios, it’s our annual extravaganza, featuring several surprise guests from the cigar industry. That’s right, folks, it’s a cavalcade of stars! Just which industry giants will make a cameo appearance on the show? The only way to find out is to tune in and join the fun.

124 mins S10 #344 Aug 18, 22

Smoke Night LIVE – Cigar Brand Stock Market

Which cigar brands do you buy, hold, or sell? Friday, August 19th, our panel of experts analyze the state of the cigar business in one of the most popular episodes of Smoke Night LIVE. The PCA trade show is over, and as we head into the final part of 2022, we discuss how twenty cigar brands have fared and which direction they are heading.

64 mins S10 #343 Aug 11, 22

Smoke Night LIVE – Rick Rodriguez of West Tampa Tobacco Co.

Industry icon Rick Rodriguez joins the show to discuss his new brand: West Tampa Tobacco Co. Formerly the national brand representative of CAO, Rick left his post to start his own company in May of 2022. We will find out why Rick decided to make the change and what is in store for his new brand in the coming months.

81 mins S10 #342 Aug 04, 22

Smoke Night LIVE – Kristopher Hart Of Whiskey Neat

Kristopher Hart of the acclaimed podcast Whiskey Neat joins the show. Kristopher has interviewed some of the giants in the whiskey industry, as well as celebrities such as Matthew McConaughey, Colin Hanks, and many others. We will also sample Kristopher’s own offering—The Prideful Goat 6-Year Rye—and see what this unfiltered cask-strength has to offer.

63 mins S10 #341 Jul 28, 22

Smoke Night LIVE – Nick Perdomo

On this episode, Nick Perdomo joins the show to discuss the release of the Perdomo Reserve Champagne Cigar Dojo Limited Edition 10th Anniversary, which will be available at JR Cigar while supplies last. Nick Libretti from JR Cigars will also join the show as we celebrate this special occasion.

62 mins S10 #340 Jul 21, 22

Smoke Night LIVE – Ian Reith Dapper Cigar Co

Get to know Ian Reith from Dapper Cigar Company. Flying somewhat under the radar, Dapper Cigar Company are the makers of some excellent cigars which have a loyal following, such as: La Madrina, El Borracho, and Desvalido. As Dapper nears their 10th year in the business, we will get their entire story as well as their future plans.

102 mins S10 #339 Jul 14, 22

Smoke Night LIVE – PCA 2022 What Did We Learn?

An expert panel joins the show to discuss what we learned from the 2022 Premium Cigar Association trade show in Las Vegas and what all of it might mean for the average cigar enthusiast.

83 mins S10 #338 Jun 30, 22

Smoke Night LIVE – Blind Cigar Review Night

It’s blind cigar review night. The Dojo team is joined by Emmett Malone from Blind Man’s Puff, and your hosts put it all on the line by rating and reviewing cigars blind. After the ratings have been stated, the identity of the cigars will be revealed.

60 mins S10 #337 Jun 23, 22

Smoke Night LIVE – Terence Reilly In - Studio

Terence Reilly from Aganorsa Leaf is on location in Dojo Studios to talk about the upcoming Premium Cigar Association trade show and what is in store for Aganorsa Leaf fans in 2022.

104 mins S10 #336 Jun 16, 22

Smoke Night LIVE – First Impressions 7th Edition

A cigar only gets one chance to make a good first impression. That’s right folks, on this episode of Smoke Night LIVE, your hosts will “speed date” new cigars and rate them on the spot. William “Cigar Coop” Cooper and Aaron Loomis from Developing Palates join Sensei and Dojo crew for the 7th edition of one of our most popular shows.

73 mins S10 #335 May 26, 22

Smoke Night LIVE – Micky Pegg All Saints Cigars

Micky Pegg from All Saints Cigars is in studio for a special episode of Smoke Night LIVE. All Saints Cigars was the Dojo’s Under-the-Radar Cigar of 2021, and that’s due in large part to Micky’s tireless promotion of the brand. Micky has a rich history in the business, and we will extract some of his favorite stories on this episode.

92 mins S10 #334 May 19, 22

Smoke Night LIVE – Bourbon Junkies Are Back

What is the best bourbon on the shelf right now? Find out on this week’s Smoke Night LIVE. Friday, May 20th, it’s the return of the Bourbon Junkies. Dan and Sean from the Bourbon Junkies join the show to discuss the state of the bourbon scene and what the two of them have been up to since their last appearance on Smoke Night LIVE.

60 mins S10 #333 May 05, 22

Smoke Night LIVE – Room101 Brand’s Matt Booth

Matt Booth from Room101 joins the show to discuss a wide variety of topics regarding the cigar industry, jewelry, and gin! Plus, we will get some Deep Thoughts from Matt, which should be an experience you will NOT want to miss.

76 mins S10 #332 Apr 28, 22

Smoke Night LIVE – Dunbarton Tobacco Trust’s Steve Saka

The incomparable Steve Saka of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust joins the show. Steve is one of the most entertaining characters in the cigar industry, so make sure to catch this interview.

67 mins S10 #331 Apr 21, 22

Smoke Night LIVE – Joya De Nicaragua’s Juan Martínez

Juan Martínez, the Executive President of Joya de Nicaragua, joins the show to discuss JDN’s significance in the history of Nicaraguan cigars. We will also get the details on the recent JOYA Ninjaragua Dojo collaboration.

65 mins S10 #330 Apr 14, 22

Smoke Night LIVE – Abe Dababneh & JOYA Ninjaragua

Smoke Inn’s Abe Dababneh joins the show to discuss the release of the JOYA Ninjaragua, as well as all the other stuff going on in the busy, busy world of Honest Abe.

113 mins S10 #329 Apr 07, 22

Smoke Night LIVE – Cigar Brand Stock Market

A panel of experts determine if you should BUY, SELL, or HOLD stock in some of your favorite cigar brands. William [Cigar Coop] Cooper, Bear [El Oso Fumar] Duplisea, and Scott [Trinity Cigar Lounge] Braband join the show and discuss the trajectory of several cigar brands.

73 mins S10 #328 Mar 31, 22

Smoke Night LIVE – Halfwheel’s Charlie Minato

Smoke Night LIVE catches up with Halfwheel’s co-founder Charlie Minato and get his take on many of the issues facing the cigar industry in 2022. More specifically, we pick up on the cigar marketing hot-button issue, including Charlie's recent article, 10 Thoughts: Please Stop Marketing Cigars to Children.

66 mins S10 #327 Mar 24, 22

Smoke Night LIVE – La Zona Palooza 2022

Smoke Night LIVE is on location in Hialeah, Florida for La Zona Palooza 2022. It’s the annual meetup for Espinosa Premium Cigars fanatics, and we will interview Erik Espinosa and the crew during what is one of the most unique brand-centric events on earth.