 November 18, 2009
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Alex and Tim sit down and discuss some of the new brands hitting the pages of
the latest Cigar.com catalog. In these two episodes, a couple of cigars are
tragically burned, including a Padilla Dominus (part 1) and a Diesel (part 2).
Please observe a moment of silence for both. (1 of 2)
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 November 3, 2009
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Join Alex 'El Grande' Svenson and Tim 'El Meno Mas' Blythe as they partake in
another round of blind tasting! See if Alex can guess what cigar he is offered.
Heck, see if he can even make sure to get the unlit end in his mouth...(2 of 2)
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 October 20, 2009
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Join Alex 'El Grande' Svenson and Tim 'El Meno Mas' Blythe as they partake in
another round of blind tasting! See if Alex can guess what cigar he is offered.
Heck, see if he can even make sure to get the unlit end in his mouth...(1 of 2)
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 October 6, 2009
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Alex and Tim take their respective turns in the CCOM Lightning Round! Witness the
two discuss some hot topics and brand new product in this action packed show. OK,
maybe not action packed but there is a lot of good info here, people!
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 September 16, 2009
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Kim and Tim call up the Big A, Alex Svenson at the Tobacco Trade Show in New Orleans.
Tune in and listen up as Alex tells us all about what's new, hot, and worth trying!
Informative show!
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 September 1, 2009
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Tim and Kim hit the links to show you what you need to fully enjoy your day of golf.
We cannot, however help your short game. Part two of two!
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 August 19, 2009
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Tim and Kim hit the links to show you what you need to fully enjoy your day of golf.
We cannot, however help your short game. Part one of two!
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 August 7, 2009
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Kim and Tim (or is it Tim and Kim?) take a closer look at the differences
between mold and plume. First CCOM Video Show to feature 3D, High Def,
IMAX, and surround sound. Oh wait, none of that is true, except for the
part about mold and plume. Enjoy!
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 July 15, 2009
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Tim begins the show by making up some ridiculous and tired excuses for
there not having been a new show released in quite some time. Then,
Kim and Tim review the brand new 5 Vegas Limitada '09 by Manuel Quesada.
Kim claims it's her favorite Limitada thus far and at the end Tim let's
you in on a very special deal! It's a win - win!
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 April 15, 2009
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Tim and Kim sit down and smoke the brand spankin' new A Fernandez.
A long overdue release from the new face of Nicaraguan cigars, I
have to admit the more of these I smoke, the more I like 'em. Now
watch the review already!
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 April 1, 2009
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Kim, Tim, and Alex sit down and discuss their recent trip to Nicaragua.
An "insider view" on the state of the cigar industry, new and exciting
projects, and of course some of the fun banter you have come to expect
from the CCOM crew. Enjoy!
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 March 17, 2009
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Alex and Kim go to AJ Fernandez's factory to show you how the professionals do it.
Watch as experienced torcedors practice their craft in Esteli, Nicaragua!
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 February 18, 2009
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Tim and Kim invite their associate Jim on the show to roll some cigars. Ok, his name is
actually Josh, but how weird would that be if his name was Jim? Anywho, tune in to see
how an Americano fares in his attempts to create the small miracles we know as cigars.
(It will be a miracle if he can make a smokable stogie, that's for sure.)
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 February 03, 2009
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Join Tim as he discusses SCHIP legislation and how to beat the system by getting cheap cigars that actually taste great.
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 January 16, 2009
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Join Tim and guest host Kim as they discuss humidor care and maintenance. A must watch episode!
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 December 29, 2008
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Join Alex as he is subjected to a blind taste test. Hey, its a tough job but someone's got to do it!
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 December 15, 2008
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Part 2 of Alex and Tim's chat with Alejandro Martinez-Cuenca, owner and master blender of
Joya de Nicaragua. Discussion covers the history of Joya de Nic, their relationship
with Drew Estate, and the future of this storied and revered brand.
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 December 5, 2008
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Alex and Tim chat with Alejandro Martinez-Cuenca, owner and master blender of
Joya de Nicaragua. Discussion covers the history of Joya de Nic, their relationship
with Drew Estate, and the future of this storied and revered brand.
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 December 1, 2008
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Lightning round! Join the guys for a fun and fast factual fracas.
Tune in and get edumacated on all things cigars!
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 November 7, 2008
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Join the CCOM guys as they discuss the Padilla catalog of brands. You'll learn more than you ever imagined about Padilla.... and Juan. Don't say we didn't warn you!
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 October 24, 2008
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Tim takes Juan to Philadelphia's Citizen's Bank Park to show him what tailgating's all about. They'll tell you what cigars you should be smoking as the Baseball Fever takes over Cigar.com!
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 October 10, 2008
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Join Juan and Tim as they sit down with Nub creator Sam Leccia, and discuss all things Nub past, present and future.
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 September 30, 2008
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Join Juan and Tim as they review some new, exciting cigars. New releases
from Don Pepin Garcia, General Cigar, and the highly anticipated Verdadero
Organic are all discussed in this episode of Cigar.com Video. Smoke 'em if
you got 'em!
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 September 16, 2008
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Juan's CCOM Media debut! Tune in to see the new co-host help Tim interview George Rico of
Gran Habano cigars in this informative show. Gran Habano is a boutique brand that is about
to explode, watch this episode and see why! (2 of 2)
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 September 16, 2008
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Juan's CCOM Media debut! Tune in to see the new co-host help Tim interview George Rico of
Gran Habano cigars in this informative show. Gran Habano is a boutique brand that is about
to explode, watch this episode and see why! (1 of 2)
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 August 26, 2008
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Donny's last show! Join Tim and Alex as they wish Donny good luck before he departs Cigar.com
to pursue a career in music. We are sad to see him go, but he will always be part of the Cigar.com
family. Light up one more cigar with Donny as he reflects upon the past, enjoys the present, and
dreams about the future. (note: the show will continue! See you soon...)
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 August 15, 2008
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Tim and Donny catch up with Ernesto Padilla, who was their very first interview. They discuss what's new
for Padilla cigars, including some big changes for one of the industry's most enigmatic brands. (part 2 of 2)
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 July 25, 2008
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Tim and Donny catch up with Ernesto Padilla, who was their very first interview. They discuss what's new
for Padilla cigars, including some big changes for one of the industry's most enigmatic brands. (part 1 of 2)
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 July 11, 2008
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Drew Estate Part II. Tim and Donny get the elusive Jonathan Drew (Drew Estate, Acid, Chateau Real) to sit down
for an exclusive interview. Watch what in the cigar industry is the equivalent to a lunar eclipse, except cooler.
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 June 27, 2008
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Tim and Donny get the elusive Jonathan Drew (Drew Estate, Acid, Chateau Real) to sit
down for an exclusive interview.
Watch what in the cigar industry is the equivalent to a lunar eclipse, except cooler. (part 1 of 2)
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 June 13, 2008
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Join Tim and Donny as they talk to Christian Eiroa of Camacho Cigars.
Hear first hand about Camacho's newer releases and some of the methods
of this storied cigar manufacturer's innovative ways.
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 May 31, 2008
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Alex and Tim make an impromptu phone call to Rocky to discuss his recent hit blend, the Decade.
Or do they? Tune in to this hilarious edition of CCOM Media, or else we'll prank you, too!
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 May 9, 2008
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The CCOM boys check out the newest offering from Graycliff - Tim and Donny do
something never before seen on CCOM Media. They smoke a new cigar! OK, so they
have done that before, but it is a new Graycliff line, the 1666. You know you
want to check out. Bahamarama!
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 April 11, 2008
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The Nub show - A special edition "Nub Rollout" show, Tim and Donny talk about all
things Nub. From "Nub Theory, to sizes and blends, and of course, the cigars.
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 March 28, 2008
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Interview with Kaizad Hansotia - Kaizad Hansotia of Gurkha cigars sits down with Tim and Donny
to discuss some of his blends including the new Black Dragon and the super premium Beast. Tune
in and for a behind the scenes look at "The Rolls Royce of the Cigar World".
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 March 14, 2008
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Gin Show - The gents of Cigar.com begin a occasional segment entitled: Booze 101. In this edition
of CCOM TV, Tim and Donny cover the basics of gin and review 3 different brands, as well as discuss
some possible cigar pairings. Light up and tune in!
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 February 29, 2008
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Rocky Patel and Donny talk Fusion - Tune in for part 2 of Donny's interview with cigar guru Rocky Patel.
In part deux, Rocky discusses two of his newest blends, the Fusion and Fusion Double Maduro. Grab a smoke
and dial in for a lesson on the leaf.
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 February 15, 2008
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Rocky Patel - The one, the only Rocky Patel sits down with Donny and discusses two of his newest blends,
the Signature and Signature 500 Series. Sit down, grab a stogie and light up with RP & CCOM!
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February 1, 2008
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Donny, Alex and Steve sit down and discuss various cigar topics. They also introduce the new lightning round segment,
and dis Tim as he is absent, covering the phones.
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 January 16, 2008
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Tips & Guidelines: Humidors - Tim and Donny share a few tips and guidelines for new humidor owners
and also give a few suggestions when looking for a new travel humidor.
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December 28, 2007
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Join the CCOM team as they look back at the year that was. Top cigars, top manufacturers, and a variety
of other topics are discussed as they enjoy some choice smokes. So sit down by the fire and tune in -
last podcast of 2007 for goodness sake!
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 December 14, 2007
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In this episode Donny goes on location at Rocky Patel’s Danli, Honduras factory where Rocky explains
to listeners why his cigars are the best in the world. Don’t miss out on this ground breaking episode
that takes you behind the scenes of one of the most respected factories.
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 November 16, 2007
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Part II of the Cusano interview - Watch as the fellas and Mike Chiusano continue their
conversation about tobacco blending, brand creation, and the delicious new line, Cuvee.
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 October 31, 2007
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Halloween Spooktacular - Tim refuses to wear a costume for Halloween, while Donny shows his
festive side . The gents review the new Rocky Patel Signature 500 as well as discuss the increase
in demand for cigars in Europe. Tune in and prepare to be scared (by their truly scary mugs)!
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 October 19, 2007
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Don Pepin "The Centurion" Garcia - The scruffy gents of CCOM Video review the elusive and very
special El Centurion by cigar master Don Pepin Garcia. To close out, Tim and Donny knock the
dust off the text books and cover the basics of lighting and cutting cigars. Tune in now!
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 October 10, 2007
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CCOM Video Pilot - Tim & Donny's premier Cigar.com Video broadcast! Join these two
smoke houses for their review of Oliva Serie V.
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 October 05, 2007 |
Ground breaking manufacturer Alan Rubin sits down and lights up with the CCOM guys and discusses everything about his brand, Alec Bradley. From how he got his start in the industry to an in-depth analysis of several of his blends, listen in as Alan reaches out and teaches about all things tobacco. Now that's poetic, son! |

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 September 21, 2007 |
Tim, Donny and some other usual suspects give Ernesto Padilla a call to learn more about the two new blends to the 'Padilla Trilogy', the 1948 and the Series 1968. Tune in and hear the fascinating story behind the Trilogy and discover more about the blends. |

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 September 7, 2007 |
Erik Espinosa, co-founder of EO Cigars, visits our studios to discuss his popular boutique brand. 601, REO, and Vibe are among the cigars discussed. Most of EO cigars are made by Don Pepin Garcia himself, so if you haven't heard of EO Cigars, do yourself a favor and attend CCOM U. - listen to this show and get edjumacated! |

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 August 24, 2007 |
This weeks episode is all about the "Pepins"! The boys talk in depth about everything Don Pepin Garcia, the man behind numerous top rated blends, including Tatuaje and 5 Vegas Miami. Tim and Donny also review several of his brands. Tune in now! |

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 August 10, 2007 |
Tim and Donny give CCOM's VP Alex Svenson a call to find out what's hot at the RTDA in Houston. If you want to know about all the new blends coming out over the next couple of months, tune in to this latest installment of CCOM Radio. |

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 July 27, 2007 |
Tim and Donny try to help make sense of the recent legislation working its way through Senate by reviewing and discussing the facts behind the proposed tax. Please listen in and be proactive by contacting your local Senators today! http://rtda.org/legislation.html |

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 July 13, 2007 |
Come join the CCOM crew as they sit down and share stories and stogies with Paolo Garzaroli of Graycliff cigars. Cut through the clouds of smoke and learn more about the brand that changed the cigar industry forever. Recorded on location directly after a Graycliff rolling event, this spur of the moment interview was an unexpected highlight of our year. Enjoy! |

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 June 29, 2007 |
Jose Oliva makes a special Saturday morning visit to the Cigar.com Studios and chats about his family's popular cigar company, Oliva Cigars. Tim and Donny turn off the cartoons and turn you on to this up-and-coming star of the cigar industry. Informative and humorous, we hope you enjoy this interview as much as we do! |

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 June 8, 2007 |
Sit down, fire one up, and listen in as Tim and Donny have a long overdue discussion with Nick Perdomo of Perdomo Cigars. Nothing's left unturned as this legend of the industry shares his extensive knowledge in this entertaining, no-holds-barred interview. |

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 May 18, 2007 |
Tim and Donny get candid with Mike Chiusano and the rest of the Cusano camp and discuss your favorite blends, both old and new, from this dynamic Dominican manufacturer. Listen in and get schooled! |

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 May 4, 2007 |
Tune in and enjoy as the gents run V.P. and Chief Merchant Alex Svenson through the cigar gauntlet and subject him to a blind taste test. |

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 April 20, 2007 |
Tim and Donny give Tim Ozgener a call and thoroughly discuss CAO's continuing success in the industry as well as its future. The fellas also try to review some of the newer cigars on the market as an unexpected guest does his best to entertain. |

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 April 6, 2007 |
In this 'on location' episode - Donny, Tim, and Alex sit down with Christian Eiroa, president of Camacho cigars to discuss Camacho's past, present, and future. This candid interview will give you a first-hand, behind-the-scenes look into what makes Camacho a manufacturer to watch in 2007! |

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 March 22, 2007 |
The CCOM Gang of Three take a group of customers down to Honduras to crash Camp Camacho, where they meet and learn first hand from the masters of the leaf, Christian and Julio Eiroa. Take a seat 'round the table and hear all about the trip from Tim, Donny, and the whole motley crew on the latest episode of CCOM Radio. Be sure to check out images from the trip here. |

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 February 23, 2007 |
Tim and Donny challenge Sales Manager Steve McD to a blind taste test and welcome Camacho Cigar Representative Selim H. to cold and snowy Pennsylvania for an informative question and answer session. |

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 February 2, 2007 |
Tim and Donny sit down with Rocky Patel to talk shop and discuss his newest blends, including the Rocky Patel Signature & Fusion. The guys also review an extra special "cold weather smoke". |

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 January 10, 2007 |
In the first show of 2007, Tim and Donny discuss what may be the best release of 2007 (already!) and some tips on how to keep your cigars at their best. Tim also sits down with Kaizad Hansotia, president of Gurkha Cigars to discuss the past, present, and future of this exciting boutique cigar manufacturer. Ring in the New Year, CCOM style! |

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 December 22, 2006 |
Back again for their Christmas episode, the grand finale of 2006, Tim and Donny review their holiday agenda and talk about their select cigars for Christmas. Some excitment for the 2nd round of the "true grid iron war": Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys, and then the guys give a preview of what to expect in 2007! |

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 November 24, 2006 |
In this episode, Tim and Donny have a round table discussion with Jose Blanco, Director of Sales for La Aurora cigars and Alex Svenson, the Vice President of Cigar.com. Listen in to this enjoyable conversation as they sample and compare notes on some of La Aurora's top lines. |

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 November 3, 2006 |
In one of CCOM Radio's most anticipated interviews yet, Tim and Donny talk with Rocky Patel about his quick rise to the top and continued success with Indian Tabac and Rocky Patel. |

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 October 20, 2006 |
Tim and Donny are back!! Tune in and listen up as they make some prank calls, rant about two well known cigar brands, and lament the untimely passing of a Cigar Legend. |

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 October 6, 2006 |
CCOM Radio nets a special interview with Cusano Cigars president and founder Mike Chiusano. Tim and Donny also talk about a true grid iron war taking place this weekend: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys. |

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 September 28, 2006 |
The boys of CCOM radio get a surprise visit in the studio from legendary cigar maker Manual Quesada of Matasa. Listen in as Tim and Donny learn about cigars, spirits, and life from the man behind Fonseca, Fonseca Habana Seleccion, and Matasa 30th Anniversary. An interview to remember! |

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 September 22, 2006 |
The guys review two 90+ rated cigars! Also, Tim & Donny sit down with Tim Ozgener from CAO cigars to get the inside scoop and ask him your questions! |

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 September 15, 2006 |
This week Tim and Donny review the Joya De Nicaragua Celebracion and the soon to be released Rocky Patel Signature. Also, as promised, the boys bring home the bacon with an exclusive interview with Padilla Cigars president Ernesto Padilla. |

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 September 8, 2006 |
In their latest (and greatest) episode, Tim and Donny interview the Vice President of Cigar.com, Alex Svenson. They also debate the differences between Ecuadorian-shade and Connecticut-shade wrappers as well as discuss their current favorites. |

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 September 1, 2006 |
Tim and Donny review Cusano and Rocky Patel as well as an unfortunate event that came Donny's way. They also cover their list of personal smokes for the weekend. In "The Final Draw", Tim and Donny duke it out over the timeless buffalo wing question, boneless or classic. |

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 August 25, 2006 |
This week the guys talk about their favorite full bodied cigars. Breaking cigar news, the passing of Stanford Newman, a cigar legend. To finish up the show, Donny and Tim square off debating Charles Bronson vs. Clint Eastwood. |

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 August 18, 2006 |
The guys kick off this episode with a talk about ratings and how they are determined. Later, Tim and Donny discuss good cigar pairings and what they like to drink when they smoke before entering into a friendly debate over the finer points of leaving the cellophane on their cigars or taking it off. |

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 August 11, 2006 |
Tim and Donny discuss Cigar.com House Labels and other quality cigars that won't break the bank. In their review section of the show, they cover the Indian Tabac Super Fuerte and REO BY E.O. cigars. |

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 August 4, 2006 |
In this episode Tim and Donny discover the lighter side of cigars as they discuss some of their favorite mild blends. Also, a look at one of the most popular Miami factories where Pepin Garcia is making some of the most highly rated and popular cigars on the market. |

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 July 28, 2006 |
In Episode 4, Tim and Donny cover the best of Gurkha as well as a couple of their other favorites. Also, they discuss Cigar Legislation and the direct attack on a cigar smoker's rights. |

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 July 21, 2006 |
RTDA Episode! The guys sit down with Cigar.com Sales Manager Steve McDevitt for a report from the RTDA tradeshow in Las Vegas. Also, Tim and Donny "argue" about the best size to smoke. |

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 July 14, 2006 |
In their second episode, Tim and Donny take a look at cigars from Rocky Patel, Perdomo, 5 Vegas, and Leon Jimenes. In cigar news CCOM radio discusses the new CAO Vision as part of an RTDA sneak preview and an exciting announcement from Camacho. Tim and Donny finish the show with cigar storage tips and a debate on the best time of day to smoke. |

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 July 5, 2006 |
In their premier podcast, Tim and Donny introduce you to CCOM radio and debate their favorite cigars. |

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