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This week the show was recorded live during the inaugural DogWatch Cigar Radio Herf at Tranquilo Cigars in Melbourne, Florida. A big thank you to Sean and Clarissa for hosting our event and providing some great food! We had great audience participation for this free-wheeling, non-structured show. Hear about this week's Cigar of the Week, the Merlion, from Barry Stein of Miami Cigar & Company. Tune in for Liz's blooper in the unbanded segment. Hear interviews from Wes Gensel of Monte Pascoal Cigars, Kevin Edmiston and Wade Berryhill of Orinoco Cigars, and Chris Edge of Dona Flor Cigars. Dan Tiant of El Tiante Cigars was unavoidably detained and couldn't make the show, but was there Saturday for the herf. The winner of the black Palio cutter this month is Chubno. In the 'We've Got Mail' segment, Steve Dorau asks about the proper etiquette for handling cigars before you them in a cigar shop and Craig Miller asks the guys about their favorite tastes in cigars. Check out the video of the show on U-Tube on

This week, the cigar of the Week brought to you by Tranquilo Cigars is the Padron Palmas. Dale and Bob are joined by Marc Aub from Brother of The Leaf, LLC to announce three new products. Curtis Pearson of Dona FLor CIgars also joins the cast to discuss the re-invigoration of the Dona Flor brand. In the 'We've Got Mail' segment, Dan Crouch asks about the "chop" left-over from premium cigars, Big Pete aks about the "Debut from Sam Lescia, Tim asks a philosophical question about the comraderie and generosity of cigar smokers, , Jeff Curtis asks about "Cuban Seed" tobacco, Don Pfaff "Who cares if its a boutique cigar?" and CigarJockey asks about cigar "sickness" delivers his version of cigar shop etiquette.. In the 'What Else You've Been Smokin' segment, Dale discusses the Alec Bradley American Classic and the Man O' War Side Project 52C while Bob fills in wth the new Emilio AF Auave. This weeks unbanded cigar was provided by Scott Rohrer and the guys bite on a % Vegas. Check out the live show and intera

Craig Schneider joins Dale and Bob for his monthly foray into the cigars of DWCR. The week Tranquilo's has provided the Panacea Azul 660P as the Cigar of the Week and Paul Bush of the Flatbed Cigar Company joins the show live to talk about Pancea cigars. This week we take on the question of "What is a boutique cigar?" with a little inspiration from a question by Jeff Curtis and a posting on Cigar COOP.

Dale is back this week but so is Big Pete. Pete walks us through some of the worst of the Australian tobacco regulations and Jeff Curtis thorws us a curve with this weeks Unbanded Cigar. This week the Cigar of the Week provided by Tranquillos is the Flor de Antillas by Pepin Garcia. In the 'We've Got Mail' segment, Rob Levine asks about the Australian tobacco regulations, Steve Dorau asks for reccommendations for affordable cigars that exemplify the flavors of Dominican Republic, Nicaragua and Honduras, Dan Pfaff asks "What is Broadleaf" and Paul Panzarino asks about the AJ Fresh Rolled CIgar. In the 'What Else You've Been Smokin' segment, Bob talks about the Little Frank from Tatuaje, Brickhouse by JC Newman and Havana Sunrise from Benny Gomez and Luis Sanchez.. Dale shares his thoughts on the Montecristo No. 2, Quesada Espana Corona and the Sancho Panza Double Maduro Quixote Check out the live show and interact through the chatroom! Watch the show live every Friday night at 9 pm Eastern or view it late

This week, Big Pete of Australia is the guest host while Dale is away on family business. Nathan McEntire of Emilio Cigars joins Bob and Pete during the live show. The Cigar of the Week (the COW) is the Pinar Del Rio 1878 Reserva Dominican Capa Oscura. (A big thank you to Tranquilo Cigars for providing this week's COW.) The cigar for the "What's my band?" segment of the show, the Gran Habano VL Gran Churchill was provided by Scott Rohrer.

This week, Gary Griffith of Emilio Cigars pays a surprise visit to the show. The Cigar of the Week (the COW) is the La Casita Criollo by Pete Johnson. (A big thank you to Tranquilo Cigars for providing this week's COW.) The cigar for the "What's my band?" segment of the show, the La Flor Dominicana Air Bender Maduro, was provided by Kip Fisher (TheCigarmy.com). Enter The Cigarmy's photo contest for new and existing CRA members to win a CRA cigar sampler worth over $100 and a Cigarmy coffee mug. As an added bonus, anyone who becomes a member during this period and uses Kip's referral number (0169) will also get a cigar or two from his humidor. Dale and Bob talk about the latest legislative update from Cigar Rights of America, including the House panel warning off the FDA with regard to regulating premium cigars, and the defeat of Proposition 29 in California. Herf Lines come in from Robert from Texas, Angry Bill (while visiting Craig Schneider in Chicago), and Big Pete from Australia who reviews this

This week, Bob and Dale talk about the latest legislative update from Cigar Rights of America, smoking in your car, the origins of Father's Day (thanks to Ron Barker of Cigar Volante for providing this info) and the upcoming DogWatch Herf in July. In the 'We've Got Mail' segment, Josh Freitas asks about Cuban cigar flavors; Roger Miller wants to know the ins and outs of storing sealed boxes of cigars and cellophane wrapped cigars; RH shares his recent experience with "tar leakage"; Shawn and his wife are expecting their first child and want to know Dale's and Bob's choices for a box purchase to distribute on the big day; and Steve Dorau asks about brown stains on his hands and lips from a recent cigar. Big Pete from Australia joins Bob and Dale to review the Cigar of the Week (COW), the Emilio AF2 Robusto. A big thank you to Tranquilo Cigars for providing this week's COW. David Zach and Dan Crouch join the live show to review this week's unbanded cigar, the Gran Habano Blue Label (thank you Dan for providi

This week, Bob, Dale and guest host Craig Schneider discuss several cigar-related topics, including the House Bill to protect premium cigars, California's Proposition 29, and the recent news that America's top wine expert, Alexander La Pratt, named the La Aurora Preferidos #2 as his favorite cigar. Jerry from Stogie Review joins the guys in the 'What Else I've Been Smokin' segment of the show. In the 'We've Got Mail" segment, Barry from Baltimore asks how you can identify specific brands in the AJ Fernandez Overruns available from Cigars International; Al Silva is curious why you would switch wrappers on cigars; Craig Schneider wonders what caused the bitter, tar-like flavor he experienced after a month-long hiatus from smoking; and Bruce Stark wants to know about dry boxing cigars. On the herf line, Big Pete from Australia reviews the Humo Jaguar. The Cigar of the Week (COW) is the Tatuaje Ambos Mundos No. 2 Robusto. Thank you to Tranquilo Cigars for providing this week's COW. Thanks also to Jeff Curti

This week we welcome Craig Schneider back for the biggest smoke ever on DogWatch Cigar Radio. The three of us exchanged cigars this week so we each have three cigars to review making for a total of nine reviews of 6 different cigars (do the math yourself, this one confused me). We also have mail from Palio contest winners, a request from a listener and a question for our team of experts. Cigars of the Week - Cigar of the Week: Bob – E.P Carillo Golosos Cigars Ring Gauge: 60 Length: 6.5 inches Shape: Toro Gordo Strength: Medium E.P Carillo Golosos Cigars - The creator and the man behind the famous cigar brand La Gloria Cubana has launch a new personal project and another fabulous cigar The E.P. Carillo. The filler in the EP Carillo cigar is a well aged 5 year old Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers that is bound and wrapped with a 3 year old Ecuadorian-grown Habano wrapper. This cigar is a medium bodied cigar that is characterized creamy flavors, and rich notes of pepper. Cigar of the Week: Dale - Mi Tier

This week, Bob and Dale answer more audience questions: Doug Oxman asks for recommendations for good online dealers; CigarJocky asks why some cigars bleed tar while smoking them; Dan Clague asks if Bob and Dale know which company  began the use of cellophane wrappers and how it developed; Keith wants to know where the flavor of pepper spice comes from in cigars; Mike Real asks about retrohaling; Craig Miller wonders how long you have to smoke cigars before you can start to pick out individual flavors.  The Cigar of the Week (COW) is the Pinar Del Rio Toro Capa Maduro.  Thank you to Tranquilo Cigars for providing this week's COW. Thanks also to Scott Rohrer for providing this week's unbanded cigar, the J. Fuego 777 Maduro Corona.  Bob announces that DogWatch Cigar Radio cedar spills are now available from CommonWealth Cedar Spills (http://shop.cedarspills.com/).  Congratulations to Officer Paul for winning May's Palio Cutter contest!  NEW - The show is now on  u-Tube.  W

Bob and Dale answer a question from Tim Banic about tobacco vintages and a question from Izzy about Nicaraguan cigars. ER Doc calls in on the Herf Line with a review of Fuente Opus X. The Cigar of the Week is the La Palina El Diario KB (Kill Bill). This week's unbanded, the Mi Barrio El Puro double corona is provided by Scott Rohrer (doc8466)

This week, Bob and Dale answer several audience questions: JWColorado comments on a recent show discussion about cigars and Harleys. Officer Paul asks about cigars and the effects of altitude. Craig Miller has a question on how to lower the high humidity in his humidor. Dana Poling would like to know recommendations for "quick smoke" cigars. Joel Scott wonders if his buddy is right about spitting to decrease nicotine absorption. Finally, Mike Magri wants to know how his cigars are affected by commercial jet liner atmospheres when he travels. Big Pete and Little Lyn from Australia call in with a review of the San Lotano Lancero. The Cigar of the Week (COW) is the Declaration by Brad Mayo at Jameson Cigars. Thank you to Tranquilo Cigars for providing this week's COW. Thanks also to Peter Daly for sending in this week's unbanded, the Gurkha micro-batch Liga -S2. In the live-show chatroom, Dan Crouch wins a DogWatch Cigar Radio personalized box of CommonWealth Cedar Spills (http://shop.cedarspills.com/). Bob

This week Bob and Dale urge everyone to sign the petition to the President asking him to stand up for small businesses and tell the FDA to leave premium cigars alone. TAKE ACTION NOW and sign the petition! 25,000 Signatures are needed by May 11, 2012. Bob and Dale answer email from Allen Finch and Roger Miller. Big Pete from Australia calls in on the herfline with a cigar review and some news about discontinued lines. The Cigar of the Week is the ORTSAC Bulletproof Torpedo 6.25 x 54. Bob interviews Victor Vitale, owner of ORTSAC Cigars. Derek Matthew suggests this week's unbanded, the Cromagnon Knuckle Dragger Petite Robusto. In the live chatroom, Gregory Dunn and Derek Matthew win a Panacea Peacemaker and two tickets to the Tribute to the Wounded Warrior May 27th event at Great Meadows, The Plains, VA., compliments of CigarVolante and Panacea Cigars. Chad Miller wins a personalized box of CommonWealth Cedar Spills and Carl Holtman wins a special prize from Bob because he has excellent spelling. JO

The Aging Room M356 Presto 4.5 x 48 Dominican tobacco in Habano seed wrapper. From Oliveros cigars made of rare and limited tobaccos.

This week, Bob is away so Part 2 of last week's show is being broadcast. Bob and Dale answer a question from Jeff Curtis about box pressed cigars. The Cigar of the Week is the Four Kicks, provided by Tranquilo Cigars. In the live-show chatroom, Geoff Slagle wins a personalized box of CommonWealth Cedar Spills. Bob interviews Wes Gensel and Lorenzo Orsi from Monte Pascoal Cigars. Don't forget to sign the petition to the President asking him to stand up for small businesses and tell the FDA to leave premium cigars alone. TAKE ACTION NOW and sign the petition! The goal of 25,000 signatures by May 11, 2012 has been reached, but we can still add to the count before the petition goes to the President. JOIN DOGWATCH CIGAR RADIO AT ITS VERY FIRST HERF on the evening of July 27th and from 10 am to 6 pm on July 28th at Tranquilo Cigars in Melbourne Florida (about 1 hour's drive from Orlando, 2 hour's drive from Tampa and 3 hour's drive from Miami). Tickets are $35 and only 25 spots are available for this intimate

Bob and Dale answer questions from Izzy about purchasing cigars in the countries where they are made, and Keith about the effectiveness of cedar spills. Big Pete from Australia calls in on the Herf Line with a comparison of the Toro y Leon and the Montecristo No. 4. The Cigar of the Week is the Four Kicks, provided by Tranquilo Cigars. This week's unbanded, the Bahia Blue B500 Robusto is provided by Peter Daly (Big Pete). In the live-show chatroom, Jason Anderson wins a personalized box of CommonWealth Cedar Spills. Zedman, Adam Zilinski from Canada, wins the black Palio cutter for April. Don't forget to sign the petition to the President asking him to stand up for small businesses and tell the FDA to leave premium cigars alone. TAKE ACTION NOW and sign the petition! The goal of 25,000 signatures by May 11, 2012 has been reached, but we can still add to the count before the petition goes to the President. JOIN DOGWATCH CIGAR RADIO AT ITS VERY FIRST HERF on the evening of July 27th and from 10 am to 6 pm

This week Dale is away on family business so Craig Schneider and Colin Ganley join Bob as co-hosts. Jeff Curtis calls in with a book review on Churchills Cigar Book by Stephen McGinty. The Cigar of the Week is the Ortega Serie D No. 6. Bob and Craig are stumped by Jeff Curtis in the What's My Band? segment of the show with a Leon Jimenes 300 Belicoso. Networkcacher wins a five-pack of of La Tradicion Cubana cigars during the live show chatroom. Bob gives a special thanks to Smoking Soldier. Bob, Craig and Colin have an interesting discussion about cigar retailers.

This week Big Pete from Australia calls in on the Herf Line to review the 7-20-4 cigar that he won in one of DogWatch Cigar Radio's recent contests. The Cigar of the Week is the Toro Y Leon Habano Claro Exclusivo. Bob interviews Andrei Llona, the owner of Toro Y Leon. Bob and Dale are stumped by Jeff Curtis in the What's My Band? segment of the show by Jeff's Avo Heritage Short Robusto cigar. Ron Barker of The Virginia Wine and Cigar Trail interviews Unicorn Winery staff about cigar pairings. CigarJockey shares a video review of the Esencia Robusto at http://youtu.be/pzFNm0ibV0c. Scott Rohrer wins a box of Commonwealth Cedar Spills and Carl Holtman wins a five-pack of of La Tradicion Cubana cigars during the live show chatroom. Bob gives a special thanks to Derek Mathews for his recent letter. JOIN DOGWATCH CIGAR RADIO AT ITS VERY FIRST HERF on July 27th and July 28th at Tranquilo Cigars in Melbourne Florida (about 1 hour's drive from Orlando, 2 hour's drive from Tampa and 3 hour's drive from Miami).

This week DogWatch celebrates April Fool's Day when Dale and regular guest host Craig Schneider smoke an unbanded Cigar of the Week supplied by Bob. Bob receives his April Fool's surprise when he smokes the What's my band? cigar suggested by long-time listener Dan Crouch. Liz is back with another What's hot? What's not? What's next? segment with Bryan Newbury from Centro Cigars. The Cigar of the Week is the Wicked Indie from The East India Trading Company line of The Gurkha Cigar Group. The What's my Band? cigar is the Flor de Copan (factory seconds - bundle) suggested by Dan Crouch. The winner of this month's Palio cutter is David Dennis. Wes Thorne wins a box of Commonwealth Cedar Spills and David Zack wins a five-pack of of La Tradicion Cubana cigars during the live show chatroom. Chad Miller writes in with a question about coffee and cigars and Dana Poling asks about citrus and orange cigar flavors. Bob and Dale discuss their plans for a DogWatch Cigar Radio Herf which will be held on July 27th a