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Hear how the U.S. Marine Corp. changed his life and primed him for the entrepreneurial journey that was ahead. Hit up a Room101 Hit and Run and lose yourself in this steam-of-consciousness interview with cigar man, Matt Booth presented by Boveda. Pay attention, follow your “belly radar” and pivot. “My business should have failed a hundred times over,” the founder of Room101 brands told Rob Gagner at the 2021 Tobacco Plus Expo in Las Vegas. Call it kismet. Call it tenacity. Call it intuition. Matt knows how and when to call it. From boutique cigars to stylized humidors. From Room101 urinal pads to bespoke custom bling worn by the likes of Snoop Dogg, DeAndre Jordan and Guy Fieri. Just try to predict Room101’s next gig. Matt stepped away from the cigar game and Davidoff in 2017. He’s launched a comeback with AJ Fernandez and Caldwell collaborating on new cigar lines, such as Doomsayer, Farce and The T. His Room101 cigar knives and cigar lighters make great statement gifts for the edgier cigar lover. Pres

When you’re in active combat, a cigar can be your lifeline, why you hang on to fight another day. Hear how donated cigars from cigar smokers like you provide relief, respite and a taste of home to U.S. military men and women. An inspirational cigar hour with Box Press Host, Rob Gagner and Storm Boen, Operation: Cigars for Warrriors Chairman of the Board and CEO. The nonprofit organization collects, then disperses premium cigars, cigar accessories, coffee and more to troops serving in combat zones. Learn the CFW origin story and how the group protects the more than a millions cigars it’s shipped overseas with Boveda, its first corporate sponsor. What cigar are they smoking? The Hiram & Solomon Operation: Cigars for Warriors Live2Serve, which is a collaboration limited-edition cigar only available at CFW donation sites. Drop off cigars at one of the more than 450 OP: CFW’s donation sites. Many are in smoke shops, where you can also buy a box of your favorites and leave it there. *Shot at the 2021 at Tobac

Rob traveled down to Honduras to sit down with Oscar Valladares, who has one of the more unique cigar journeys out there! Sit back and light one up as we talk Oscar Valladares cigars, Honduras and more!

Featured Guest Dave Imber from cigarclub.com talks about how he has managed to turn his vices into his career. Dave shares some amazing stories during this episode like how he, in just 3 months at cigarclub.com, found himself in Nicaragua learning the wonderful process cigar making.

On this special episode of Box Press, Rob fishes and talks with the man who gave him his first job in the cigar world. Jeff Haugen, President and owner of Crux Cigars, talks about everything from his pot of coffee a day routine to the history of Crux and the future of cigar retails (all while trying to catch fish). Light one up and enjoy!

Featured Guest Leanor Abzaradel, CEO of Platinum Nova Cigars, sat down with Rob while in Colorado to talk about her start in the industry, and how she was able to create her own cigar brand! What would you name your cigar brand? *Previously Recorded in 2019*

Featured guest Alexander Berezowski travled all the way from Dominican Republic to Minnesota to tell us his story. Sit back and enjoy!

Featured guest Erik Espinosa, stopped by during 2019 IPCPR to explain how his favorite color inspired his Laranja Reserva. The cigar we smoked: https://bit.ly/2GLUqjJ

Do you know who is responsible for some of your favorite cigar wrappers? Featured guest John Oliva, Oliva Tobacco Co., sits down with us to share the cigar wrappers he's grown for some of the biggest cigar brands in the industry. You'll definitely recognize their names. Where do you think the flavor comes from in a cigar? Filler? Wrapper?

Featured Guest, Dean Parsons of Epic Cigars, shares stories of real-estate, kiteboarding, and of course cigars! What's your favorite Epic Cigar?

Featured Guest, Eric Newman of J.C. Newman Cigar Co. sat down with us at their 110-year-old cigar factory in the Ybor City National Historic Landmark District in Tampa, Florida. We talked about his new cigar "The American" along with his family’s history in the cigar world. Hope you enjoy learning about America’s Oldest Family Owned Cigar Manufacturer. What's your favorite J.C. Newman Cigar?

Featured Guests, Alexander and Dean sit down with us out in Colorado to walk us through a blind taste test of Value Cigars, while also discussing common questions about value sticks. Do you smoke value cigars? What are some of your favorites?

Featured Guests, Fred Vandermarliere sat down with us at IPCPR 2019 to talk about his and his family's cigar journey and how one dance lead him to winning 50 cigars! Fred talks about the history of how he and his family got connected with Oliva Cigar Co in the first place and why their family dynamics played a huge part in the two companies coming together. ----- Listen on Apple Podcast Here: https://apple.co/2E5iNlZ Listen on Spotify Here: https://spoti.fi/2Y4x7WF ----- Website: https://www.bovedainc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bovedausa/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bovedainc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bovedainc/ #Cigars #BoxPress #IPCPR2019

Featured Guests, Christian Eiroa & Tom Lazuka, sit down to talk about all things cigars (and even a little pizza talk).

Featured guest Klaas Kelner, Sr. Brand Ambassador at Davidoff of Geneva USA, takes us on a 3 cigar tasting seminar that will teach you so much about how we all taste cigars! ----- Listen on Apple Podcast Here: https://apple.co/2E5iNlZ Listen on Spotify Here: https://spoti.fi/2Y4x7WF ----- Website: https://www.bovedainc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bovedausa/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bovedainc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bovedainc/ #CigarTasting #BoxPress #Davidoff #CigarTasteTest

Featured guest Travis Pappenheim, National Education Manager-Premium Cigars at Altadis USA, sits down with us at the Cigar Shop that sparked Rob's love for cigars. During this episode Travis teaches us how to enhance our cigar smoking experience, helping us taste cigars at a higher level. Visit Altadis USA: https://www.altadisusa.com/ Join their Social Club: https://www.montecristosocialclub.com... ----- Listen on Apple Podcast Here: https://apple.co/2E5iNlZ Listen on Spotify Here: https://spoti.fi/2Y4x7WF ----- Website: https://www.bovedainc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bovedausa/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bovedainc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bovedainc/ #CigarTasting #BoxPress #Altadis #AltadisCigars

Featured guest Litto and Tony Gomez of La Flor Dominicana, sit down with Rob to test their father and son relationship, share some inspiring stories and smoke some great cigars! Visit LFD: http://laflordominicana.com/ ----- Listen on Apple Podcast Here: https://apple.co/2E5iNlZ Listen on Spotify Here: https://spoti.fi/2Y4x7WF ----- Website: https://www.bovedainc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bovedausa/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bovedainc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bovedainc/ #LFD #IPCPR #BoxPress #LittoGomez #TonyGomez

Featured guest Frankie Dranks, Drew Estate Cigars & Spirits Pairing Ambassador, sits down with the Box Press Crew during Drew Estate's Barn Smoker 2019. During this episode Frankie pairs 3 Drew Estate Cigars with 3 different alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails, all while sitting in the FSG Tobacco field.

Featured guest Nick Melillo, President & Chief blender of Foundation Cigars, sits down with us to talk about his travel filled journey that lead him to where he is today. He even shares a little scorpion story! Listen on Apple Podcast Here: https://apple.co/2E5iNlZ Listen on Spotify Here: https://spoti.fi/2Y4x7WF Website: https://www.bovedainc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bovedausa/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bovedainc I Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bovedainc/ #NickMelillo #FoundationCigars #BoxPress