Simply Stogies Presents: Cigars & Coffee

James returns after his bout with COVID-19 and reviews the Montecristo no. 2 (Cuban) while drinking the Hotel Bravo blend from Three Rivers Coffee Company. The Montecristo no. 2 is the quintessential Cuban cigar experience. With notes of coffee, baking spices, barnyard, chocolate, and white pepper, how will James score this classic cigar? Three Rivers Coffee Company is a veteran owned and operated coffee company that produces some stellar coffee blends. James reviews it and compares to some of his favorite blends.

James and Tim return to Habanos Cigar Lounge in Davenport, Iowa to smoke a Don Fausto by Anya Ramirez and drink some Cigars for Warriors Loyalty Blend Coffee from Janus Coffee Roasters. Are your local B&Ms carrying enough boutique cigar brands? Are they carrying any boutique cigar brands? What's enough? is the staff trained? Plus, find out how James and Tim scored the inaugural Don Fausto and the Cigar for Warriors blend from Janus Coffee Roasters.

James and Tim return to Habano Cigar Lounge in Davenport, Iowa to drink coffee and smoke cigars. This time we discuss how expensive the hobby can be and how to get started without breaking the bank. Freddy, the owner of Habano gives his take while we drink some Caribou Coffee.

James and Tim sit down at David's Fine Tobaccos in Clive, Iowa and discuss what celebrities they'd like to have a cigar with. We find out who Tim's hall pass, how disappointed she must be, and how much better Janus Coffee Roasters Peru Capili Medium Roast is compared to Sam's Club coffee.

James and Tim drink some of Sam's Club's best coffee, Member's Mark Colombian Supremo, while James smokes a Perdomo Habano Connecticut and Tim smokes an Island Jim by Oscar Valladares. The pair discuss legislation that is being introduced in various states around the US, what it means for cigar smokers, and how you can get involved. All while James tries to choke down the coffee that Tim brought.

James and Tim are back and they're drinking Villa Casdagli Coffee from Coffee People and Casdagli Cigars while smoking a Tatuaje at David's Fine Tobaccos in Clive, Iowa. The pair discuss how they choose their coffee and cigars, rave about the new Villa Casdagli Coffee from the Coffee People, and how they choose a cigar.

James and Tim visit Habano Cigar Lounge (432 E 4th St, Davenport, IA), their other home lounge, and discuss a couple of topics important to the cigar community. The first is the importance of the CRA, how to get involved, and what it means to become a CRA Ambassador. The second is women in the cigar community and the importance of making them feel welcome.

James and Tim visit David's Fine Tobaccos (9759 University Ave, Clive IA 50325) for this episode of Cigars and Coffee. David's is a great place, with friendly staff, and a great selection of cigars and pipe tobaccos. James smokes a My Father Connecticut, while Tim chooses a Sobremesa Brulee. Is the cap sweetened? Who cares?! The pair discuss lounge coffee, the FDA, and just how tired James is.

For the inaugural episode of Cigars and Coffee, James and Tim explain the premise of the show, share their cigar and coffee journeys, and talk about what they’re smoking and the coffee they’re drinking.

Tim is back with another episode of Cigars & Coffee. This time he brings a favorite that was discovered at the PCA Trade show in 2021. That's right!, It's the Cigar Lab Don Patron by Lampert Cigars paired with another coffee from Janus Roasters, the Sumatra Mandehling 4 year aged.

Join Tim as he fanboys over another cigar from Crowned Heads, the Mil Dias Magicos Edicion Limitada2021 and Caribou "Hot Turtle Mocha w/ Milk Chocolate". Tim also tests out new equipment as he gets ready for the 2022 PCA trade show. Let us know what you think in the comments.

Oh Crap! Tim went off the rails by substituting his coffee with a few pulls of bourbon. Oh yeah! It's Lonely Oak Distilleries Steeple Ridge Bourbon Whiskey paired with a Warfighter Tobacco 5.56 Garrison Robusto. Let us know what you think about a possible new addition to the Simply Stogies Podcast Media lineup. Want to view more cigars and bourbon? Was this a mistake? Should we stick to coffee? Let us know in the comments!

James and Tim return to David's Fine Tobaccos (9759 University Ave, Clive, IA 50325) to talk about what they saw at the PCA 2021 Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. They discuss their experience and all the good...and not so good they saw while attending. There is never a shortage of drama in the cigar industry, so they discuss that, too. All while smoking and reviewing the new Drew Estate Undercrown 10 and drinking some BLK and Bold Coffee that Tim picked up for the show.

Tim takes the show in a different direction by providing some insight to how easy it is to roast your own coffee. Join Tim in two weeks when he smokes a cigar and tells us what he thinks of the coffee he roasted.

Tim kicks off our new weekly Cigars & Coffee format where we focus on the reviewing the cigar and the coffee we're drinking. The inaugural episode in this format sees Tim reviewing the CAO America Potomac and Cafe Bustelo. Tim walks you through his CAO America cigar experience and drinks some Cafe Bustelo. If you enjoy our previous format, please consider supporting us through Buy Me A Coffee and you'll get access to our monthly Tales from the Lounge show. Tales from the Lounge is much like our previous Cigars and Coffee format, but available exclusively for our supporters.

James and Tim return to David's Fine Tobaccos in Clive, Iowa and take on their coffee arch-nemesis...Starbucks. The pair smoke a Crowned Heads Four Kicks Capa Especial LE and muddle their way through the almost unbearable coffee experience. Along the way, James regales you with tales from his high school days, and they talk about the art of cutting a cigar. Friends don't let friends drink Starbucks...at least it wasn't a Carmelicious.

James welcomes his friend (may be too strong a word) and Buy Me a Coffee supporter, Randy Carmichael to the show. The pair are at the Vintage Whiskey and Cigar Bar in Charlotte, NC. They discuss how we rate things, how we taste things, and LH Cigars. Randy tells the story of how he met Nick Syris as the pair drink Smelly Cat coffee (yes, that's a thing) and smoke the Vintage house cigar that was blended by Nick Syris. Visit The Vintage Whiskey and Cigar Bar when in Charlotte, or visit their website. Smelly Cat Coffee's website.

James and Tim head to Omaha, Nebraska to visit Safari Cigars & Lounge. We meet with Jeff Doll, owner of Safari Cigars & Lounge, and talk about Safari, how they've faired during the pandemic, and introduce our Simply Stogies 5pk! Just give Safari Cigars & Lounge a call (website found at bottom) and ask for the Simply Stogies 5pk. Then listen to James mispronounce the Rose of Sharon as they take it through their paces and Tim downs something called a "Caramelicious?"

James and Tim are at David's Fine Tobaccos in Clive, Iowa and take the CAO Mortal Coil through its paces while sipping some Cafe Bustelo Coffee. The pair discuss a new show on the Creative Brain Candy Media Cooperative, how we carry our cigar accessories, the cigar industry's use of social media, and our thoughts on the Mortal Coil and Cafe Bustelo.

James and Tim return to David's Fine Tobacco with the Honduran bean Pacayal Coffee from Be Bright Coffee (not a sponsor), and pair it with a Rocky Patel (not a sponsor) Number 6. We talk about the tasting notes from both, how well they pair together, and finally give a score for both the coffee and the cigar. There's also a bit of sports talk. To order your own Be Bright Coffee please visit them at https://bebrightcoffee.com/ You won't be disappointed.

James and Tim stay socially distant and use Zoom due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in Iowa. The duo cover the third wave of COVID-19 and how it might impact cigar retailers before moving on to quickly giving their opinions on the election. They also give you tips on Christmas gifts for your significant other.

James and Tim return to David's Fine Tobaccos (9759 University Ave, Clive, IA 50325) to drink some Cuban Blend coffee from Janus Coffee Roasters, talk sports, and pretty much scare off any future sponsors. James smokes a Padron Damaso, while Tim smokes a house blend maduro from David's Fine Tobaccos.

James and Tim so some catching up after a derecho hit the state knocking out power and internet for thousands. James then explains that Simply Stogies Podcast is no longer affiliated with the club of the same name and wishes them all well, before giving a shoutout to the Keeper of the Flames Cigar Club. The pair also discuss what they're smoking, the greatness that is Death Wish Coffee's Valhalla Java Odinforce Blend, and how the destruction around them has made them reconsider putting their plans on hold due to COVID-19. James then asks the audience to give to those most affected by the Iowa derecho on Aug 10, 2020.

Jim and Joe walk into a bar and only one comes out. That's where the joke ends. Tim brings you another episode of Cigars & Coffee where he smokes the Island Jim by Oscar and samples "Joe" coffee presented by Trader Joes.

James and Tim visit Capital Cigar Lounge, located at 5505 S 16th St Ste 100, Lincoln, NE. The pair welcome Capital's Humidor Coach, Jeff, to the show. The trio smoke an Alec and Bradley Kintsugi Robusto while drinking the "Eye Opener" from Bagels and Joe in Lincoln, NE. They review the cigar, the coffee, discuss the PCA trade show, and offer the Simply Stogies 5-pk from Capital Cigar Lounge. To order the Simply Stogies 5-pk, please call Jeff at (402)430-0266 and ask for the Simply Stogies 5-pk!