I might try to make this one and I still need to check Facebook to see if I can watch the replay of the last one, Peter said it was very informative. Here's a link to their Facebook Live videos (not sure if login is required): https://www.facebook.com/lightemupworld/videos
Vivi & Justo Eiroa - JRE Tobacco
🗓 Wed 2pm ET / 8pm CET ⏰
Vivi and Justo Eiroa from JRE Tobacco join us to share their plans on bringing Aladino to new markets and smoke their newly released Aladino Classic cigar.
Justo is the President of JRE Tobacco, together with his father Julio Eiroa they are the father and son duo behind Aladino – a cigar that embodies a classic old-fashioned experience, made in Honduras.
Vivi is Justo’s eldest daughter who manages JRE’s marketing and has recently joined the family business on a full time basis to spearhead the international expansion for Aladino.
Join us for an inspiring show at the lounge, where we want to talk about:
the international expansion of JRE and Aladino
global dynamics in the cigar market
the blessings and burdens of a multi-generational family business
If you can find it, the last one was definitely worth watching. He goes into a lot of detail of tobacco and the actual reasons why it tastes different from different regions. A lot of good info.
Ben Rotem and Chris Doyle have built Luxury Cigar Club into a high-profile cigar platform and community, with bold claims:
„We are a community of cigar lovers, for cigar lovers. We offer the highest quality cigar subscription service available today, we deliver the largest selection, and the best value on the market.“
Join us live at the lounge, together with Ben & Chris. Amongst other things, we want to talk about:
how to deliver tangible experiences in a digital world
Together with his co-founder Jan Klaas Mahler, Oliver Nickels built a cigar startup with a modernist, reduced design and an absolute focus on the cigar experience.
German Engineered Cigars stands for premium cigars designed in Germany, manufactured under high-quality standards in the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua.
The founders aim to appeal to a modern, innovation-oriented audience and give cigar enjoyment a contemporary note.
„We address cigar aficionados who defy conventions and reject conformity. Our goal is to modernize the cigar experience."
Join us live at the lounge, together with Oliver, where we want to talk about:
👉 Join us for the most festive and joyful cigar Christmas celebration, together with the legends of the premium cigar world and all our previous guests at the Light 'em Up lounge.
🎁 We have also prepared a very special Christmas giveaway with our friends at Les Fines Lames. To participate see the details in our @lightemupworld Instagram post.
Jonathan M. Carney - Vice President of Sales for La Flor Dominicana
🗓 Wed 2pm ET / 8pm CET ⏰
Born and raised in Maine, Jonathan grew up in the hospitality business, with his family owning 3 restaurants.
He discovered the fascinating world of handmade premium cigars during college in the early 2000s, before entering the industry full-time. Jonathan has been with La Flor Dominicana for 13 years.
Join us live at the lounge, where we want to talk about:
Franklin Pichardo - owner of Tó Makao Cigars and Ex-Opus X roller
🗓 Wed 2pm ET / 8pm CET ⏰
Only a chosen few get to roll Arturo Fuente’s Opus X cigars, often considered the benchmark for excellence in cigar craftsmanship and manufacturing. Franklin Pichardo was one of them.
Today, Franklin owns and operates his own cigar lounge, Tó Makao Fine Cigars, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
His quest for excellence led him to transform a small cigar boutique into a beautiful cigar destination. There, he proudly offers exceptional experiences with a great selection of handmade cigars and a spacious cigar lounge to enjoy the camaraderie and craft.
the precious experience of rolling Opus X at Chateau de la Fuente
the art of crafting some of the world's finest cigars
transitioning into his new role as retailer and lounge operator
Q1 2023 - "The State of the Industry" panel discussion
🗓 Wed 2pm ET / 8pm CET ⏰
While we start a new year heavily armed with good intentions and resolutions, it is a time to look back at what has been, and realistically look ahead to what the year might have in store.
Together with an industry panel we want to discuss all the awards and best cigar of the year action, recap the cigar year 2022 and discuss the months ahead.
Join us live at the lounge, where we will talk about:
At least they had you to chime in with added insight and corrections, Rusty! You probably know what's happening in the cigar world as much as any of them experts. Today was the best day for me to roast so I was hoping I wouldn't regret missing today's show.
Lol thanks Peter. José has a wealth of knowledge in the industry…people just don’t ask him the right questions. But no, nothing you missed to warrant the slightest bit of regret.
Oris ERHUERO - world renowned actor, designer and producer
🗓 Wed 2pm ET / 8pm CET ⏰
Oris Erhuero started his career blazing a trail in 90's as an international fashion model in Milan & Paris with Dior, Armani, Versace and Gautier.
He had his onscreen breakthrough after his international TV series "The Adventures of Sinbad", followed by the movie "Highlander IV: Endgame", and the critically acclaimed HBO film "Sometimes In April" about the Rwanda Genocide with Oscar nominated Director Raoul Pecks, as well as starring in 2 more films after by Raoul Peck.
From there he has gone to do endless roles and won several awards, as well as his biggest Hit, the award winning zombie film "Redcon1".
With his 3rd Netflix film being released during valentines week February 2023, Oris is leading the cast in a romantic drama called "A Sunday Affair".
A gentleman of fine taste, cigars have long played a major role in Oris' life script.
"The cigar symbolizes humility. When smoked, those tobacco leaves obliterate your ego."
Join us live at the lounge, together with Oris, where we will talk about:
the impact premium cigars have had on his life and career
the art and culture around cigars, acting, entrepreneurship and design
the paths of life: from humble beginnings to global recognition [who?]
Our dear friend,
please be invited to this week's Light 'em Up Lounge:
Juan LUGO & Garret ROBINSON - Don Doroteo Cigars
🗓 Wed 2pm ET / 8pm CET ⏰
Born Out of Passion and Legacy – Don Doroteo’s mission is to create meaningful and memorable experiences, that carry the true essence of the family heritage, in every cigar.
At Don Doroteo, creating a path for the local community and countrymen in the Dominican Republic is what enables the brand to flourish.
„Few cigars possess the richness and abundance present in our cigars. And in the same vein, even fewer cigar companies pass along a fair distribution of the proceeds generated. We aim to bring an end to this practice.“
Join us live at the lounge, together with Oris, where we will talk about:
the impact of premium cigars on local communities
the challenges of starting a new cigar brand
when history and legacy meet innovation
As always, we are looking forward to your questions in person via Zoom, or on Facebook live.
Our dear friend, please be invited to this week's Light 'em Up Lounge:
Heiko Poerz - HENK Cigars
🗓 Wed 2pm ET / 8pm CET ⏰
Some call him the Steve Jobs of the cigar world: Heiko Poerz, Founder & CEO of the luxury brand HENK, known for his extraordinary case creations and leather goods for the super rich.
The passionate aficionado has also been in the cigar business for over 20 years and has created his own cigar series together with AJ Fernandez and Didier Houvenaghel.
Join us live at the lounge, together with Heiko where we will talk about:
the evolution of the luxury market
Heiko's latest creation: S.W.A.T
innovation and technology in premium cigars
As always, we are looking forward to your questions in person via Zoom, or on Facebook live.
🗓 Wed 2pm ET / 8pm CET ⏰
www.lightemupworld.com/lounge
Cynn Coburn, a formerly homeless physical, mental, emotional, sexual abuse survivor who has since channeled her pain into motivating others, is not your typical cigar brand owner.
As a speaker, experienced high risk youth counselor, educator, mentor, occasional model/actress, and owner of DISSIDENT Cigars, Cynn’s professional experience spans across various industries, always fuelled by the ambition to give back and inspire the people around her. "When complacency becomes the norm, Dissident seeks to innovate.“
Join us live at the lounge, together with Cynn where we will talk about:
The storied history of DISSIDENT Cigars
„Bringing rebellion to boutique cigars“
Self-awareness, self-esteem and the value of contemplating, while enjoying a cigar
As always, we are looking forward to seeing you all in person via Zoom, or on Facebook live.
PuroSabor, ProCigar, Habanos Festival - 2023 saw the much-anticipated return of live in-person cigar festivals across the manufacturing countries.
After several dreadful years of postponements and cancellations due to the Covid-19 pandemic, cigar festivals are back.
Thousands of cigar enthusiasts travelled to Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic an Cuba for a series of spectacular gala dinners, factory tours and tobacco field visits, elegantly intertwined with folcloritstic presentations of cultural heritage.
The festivals are unique opportunities to see the process from seed to smoke, meet the makers and celebrate with fellow cigar coinoisseurs.
Together with a seasoned industry panel, we want to discuss this year's major festivals and the future of the Nicaraguan, Dominican and Cuban cigar events.
Join us live at the lounge, where we will talk about:
live feedback from the organisation and attendees in 2023
stats, figures and data from Puro Sabor, ProCigar and Habanos Festival
are Cigar festivals here to stay?
As always, we are looking forward to seeing you all in person via Zoom, or on Facebook live.
🗓 Wed 2pm ET / 8pm CET ⏰
www.lightemupworld.com/lounge
Nick Libretti has been in the cigar industry for over 13 years. He started working the Casa de Montecristo store in Whippany during his final years of a college, a store his father would frequent during his childhood.
Together with his longtime coworker Anthony Infante, Nick was tasked to build JR Cigars’ social presence. For 10 years, Nick and the team helped create engaging social media channels in the cigar industry.
Join us live at the lounge, where we will talk about:
The evolution of social media and its impact on the cigar world
The art of storytelling and interviewing
How to constantly rejuvenate a 50 year old company and its communication
As always, we are looking forward to seeing you all in person via Zoom, or on Facebook live.
P.S. Feel free to check out our app on app.lightemupgo.com – the Swiss Army Knife of the modern cigar enthusiast. Where to meet. Where to smoke. Where to buy. All in one place.
Join us on Zoom vHerf (Meeting # 2619860114 Password vHerf2020 )
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I might try to make this one and I still need to check Facebook to see if I can watch the replay of the last one, Peter said it was very informative. Here's a link to their Facebook Live videos (not sure if login is required): https://www.facebook.com/lightemupworld/videos
Vivi & Justo Eiroa - JRE Tobacco
🗓 Wed 2pm ET / 8pm CET ⏰
Vivi and Justo Eiroa from JRE Tobacco join us to share their plans on bringing Aladino to new markets and smoke their newly released Aladino Classic cigar.
Justo is the President of JRE Tobacco, together with his father Julio Eiroa they are the father and son duo behind Aladino – a cigar that embodies a classic old-fashioned experience, made in Honduras.
Vivi is Justo’s eldest daughter who manages JRE’s marketing and has recently joined the family business on a full time basis to spearhead the international expansion for Aladino.
Join us for an inspiring show at the lounge, where we want to talk about:
To enter the lounge:
https://zoom.us/j/547920250
Meeting-ID: 547 920 250
If you can find it, the last one was definitely worth watching. He goes into a lot of detail of tobacco and the actual reasons why it tastes different from different regions. A lot of good info.
Watching it on an off now while I work. Looks like there's several archived videos available.
Matt Booth - Room101
🗓 Wed 2pm ET / 8pm CET ⏰
Scandinavian Tobacco Group acquiring Matt Booth’s Room101 Cigar brand was a surprising and exciting news bomb earlier this year.
It is with great pleasure that we welcome back the now creative director for Room101, to explore a new era for the brand.
Join us live at the lounge, where we want to talk about:
To enter the lounge:
https://zoom.us/j/547920250
Meeting-ID: 547 920 250
Ben Rothem & Chris Doyle - Luxury Cigar Club
🗓 Wed 2pm ET / 8pm CET ⏰
Ben Rotem and Chris Doyle have built Luxury Cigar Club into a high-profile cigar platform and community, with bold claims:
„We are a community of cigar lovers, for cigar lovers. We offer the highest quality cigar subscription service available today, we deliver the largest selection, and the best value on the market.“
Join us live at the lounge, together with Ben & Chris. Amongst other things, we want to talk about:
To enter the lounge:
https://zoom.us/j/547920250
Meeting-ID: 547 920 250
Facebook Live archived videos of past events: https://www.facebook.com/lightemupworld/videos
Boveda How Cigar Flavor Stimulates Memory | Box Press Shorts Ep. 76
Goes live in less than an hour. I assume that the link remains the same after the event.
Well, that was a tease. Where's the Beef?
Every time I smoke a cigar, I remember all I want to do is sit around and smoke cigars!
This is a brand that I hadn't heard of before.
Oliver Nickels - German Engineered Cigars
🗓 Wed 2pm ET / 8pm CET ⏰
Together with his co-founder Jan Klaas Mahler, Oliver Nickels built a cigar startup with a modernist, reduced design and an absolute focus on the cigar experience.
German Engineered Cigars stands for premium cigars designed in Germany, manufactured under high-quality standards in the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua.
The founders aim to appeal to a modern, innovation-oriented audience and give cigar enjoyment a contemporary note.
„We address cigar aficionados who defy conventions and reject conformity. Our goal is to modernize the cigar experience."
Join us live at the lounge, together with Oliver, where we want to talk about:
To enter the lounge:
https://zoom.us/j/547920250
Meeting-ID: 547 920 250
Facebook Live archived videos of past events: https://www.facebook.com/lightemupworld/videos
You’ve probably seen a few on here or maybe even smoked one and not knew it was this brand. The RVGN is probably the most popular one.
Light Em Up Lounge Christmas Special
🗓 Wed 2pm EST / 8pm CET ⏰
👉 Join us for the most festive and joyful cigar Christmas celebration, together with the legends of the premium cigar world and all our previous guests at the Light 'em Up lounge.
🎁 We have also prepared a very special Christmas giveaway with our friends at Les Fines Lames. To participate see the details in our @lightemupworld Instagram post.
To enter the lounge:
https://zoom.us/j/547920250
Meeting-ID: 547 920 250
Facebook Live archived videos of past events: https://www.facebook.com/lightemupworld/videos
@peter4jc any idea who is on today?
Vlada Stojanov - Cigar Distributor and sommelier
🗓 Wed 2pm ET / 8pm CET ⏰
Vlada Stojanov is a seasoned hospitality professional who was introduced to cigars through his sommelier training.
Of European descent, the American by choice has built an excellent reputation and career in the cigar industry.
Vlada is the exclusive distributor for Casdagli, Lampert, Xhaxhi Bobi, and Despot cigars in the United States.
Join us live at the lounge, together with Vlada, where we want to talk about:
To enter the lounge:
https://zoom.us/j/547920250
Meeting-ID: 547 920 250
Facebook Live archived videos of past events: https://www.facebook.com/lightemupworld/videos
I'll be there...
Tomorrow on Light 'Em Up Lounge:
Jonathan M. Carney - Vice President of Sales for La Flor Dominicana
🗓 Wed 2pm ET / 8pm CET ⏰
Born and raised in Maine, Jonathan grew up in the hospitality business, with his family owning 3 restaurants.
He discovered the fascinating world of handmade premium cigars during college in the early 2000s, before entering the industry full-time. Jonathan has been with La Flor Dominicana for 13 years.
Join us live at the lounge, where we want to talk about:
To enter the lounge:
https://zoom.us/j/547920250
Meeting-ID: 547 920 250
Facebook Live archived videos of past events: https://www.facebook.com/lightemupworld/videos
Tomorrow on Light 'Em Up Lounge:
Franklin Pichardo - owner of Tó Makao Cigars and Ex-Opus X roller
🗓 Wed 2pm ET / 8pm CET ⏰
Only a chosen few get to roll Arturo Fuente’s Opus X cigars, often considered the benchmark for excellence in cigar craftsmanship and manufacturing. Franklin Pichardo was one of them.
Today, Franklin owns and operates his own cigar lounge, Tó Makao Fine Cigars, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
His quest for excellence led him to transform a small cigar boutique into a beautiful cigar destination. There, he proudly offers exceptional experiences with a great selection of handmade cigars and a spacious cigar lounge to enjoy the camaraderie and craft.
To enter the lounge:
https://zoom.us/j/547920250
Meeting-ID: 547 920 250
Facebook Live archived videos of past events: https://www.facebook.com/lightemupworld/videos
CigarSense podcast on ChatGPT and cigar tasting.
https://www.cigarsense.com/chatgpt-can-it-help-cigar-lovers/
Today on Light 'Em Up Lounge:
Q1 2023 - "The State of the Industry" panel discussion
🗓 Wed 2pm ET / 8pm CET ⏰
While we start a new year heavily armed with good intentions and resolutions, it is a time to look back at what has been, and realistically look ahead to what the year might have in store.
Together with an industry panel we want to discuss all the awards and best cigar of the year action, recap the cigar year 2022 and discuss the months ahead.
Join us live at the lounge, where we will talk about:
To enter the lounge:
https://zoom.us/j/547920250
Meeting-ID: 547 920 250
Facebook Live archived videos of past events: https://www.facebook.com/lightemupworld/videos
The “industry panel” was Jose Blanco and a guy that’s part of a cigar group. Wasn’t very interesting to say the least.
At least they had you to chime in with added insight and corrections, Rusty! You probably know what's happening in the cigar world as much as any of them experts. Today was the best day for me to roast so I was hoping I wouldn't regret missing today's show.
Lol thanks Peter. José has a wealth of knowledge in the industry…people just don’t ask him the right questions. But no, nothing you missed to warrant the slightest bit of regret.
Tomorrow on Light 'Em Up Lounge:
Oris ERHUERO - world renowned actor, designer and producer
🗓 Wed 2pm ET / 8pm CET ⏰
Oris Erhuero started his career blazing a trail in 90's as an international fashion model in Milan & Paris with Dior, Armani, Versace and Gautier.
He had his onscreen breakthrough after his international TV series "The Adventures of Sinbad", followed by the movie "Highlander IV: Endgame", and the critically acclaimed HBO film "Sometimes In April" about the Rwanda Genocide with Oscar nominated Director Raoul Pecks, as well as starring in 2 more films after by Raoul Peck.
From there he has gone to do endless roles and won several awards, as well as his biggest Hit, the award winning zombie film "Redcon1".
With his 3rd Netflix film being released during valentines week February 2023, Oris is leading the cast in a romantic drama called "A Sunday Affair".
A gentleman of fine taste, cigars have long played a major role in Oris' life script.
"The cigar symbolizes humility. When smoked, those tobacco leaves obliterate your ego."
Join us live at the lounge, together with Oris, where we will talk about:
To enter the lounge:
https://zoom.us/j/547920250
Meeting-ID: 547 920 250
Facebook Live archived videos of past events: https://www.facebook.com/lightemupworld/videos
^^^ This guy was very very enjoyable to herf with.
I may have to check out the replay when I have time to watch it later.
It was good... kinda esoteric but good.
Our dear friend,
please be invited to this week's Light 'em Up Lounge:
Juan LUGO & Garret ROBINSON - Don Doroteo Cigars
🗓 Wed 2pm ET / 8pm CET ⏰
Born Out of Passion and Legacy – Don Doroteo’s mission is to create meaningful and memorable experiences, that carry the true essence of the family heritage, in every cigar.
At Don Doroteo, creating a path for the local community and countrymen in the Dominican Republic is what enables the brand to flourish.
„Few cigars possess the richness and abundance present in our cigars. And in the same vein, even fewer cigar companies pass along a fair distribution of the proceeds generated. We aim to bring an end to this practice.“
Join us live at the lounge, together with Oris, where we will talk about:
As always, we are looking forward to your questions in person via Zoom, or on Facebook live.
To enter the lounge:
https://zoom.us/j/547920250
Meeting-ID: 547 920 250
Facebook Live archived videos of past events: https://www.facebook.com/lightemupworld/videos
Our dear friend, please be invited to this week's Light 'em Up Lounge:
Heiko Poerz - HENK Cigars
🗓 Wed 2pm ET / 8pm CET ⏰
Some call him the Steve Jobs of the cigar world: Heiko Poerz, Founder & CEO of the luxury brand HENK, known for his extraordinary case creations and leather goods for the super rich.
The passionate aficionado has also been in the cigar business for over 20 years and has created his own cigar series together with AJ Fernandez and Didier Houvenaghel.
Join us live at the lounge, together with Heiko where we will talk about:
As always, we are looking forward to your questions in person via Zoom, or on Facebook live.
To enter the lounge:
https://zoom.us/j/547920250
Meeting-ID: 547 920 250
Facebook Live archived videos of past events: https://www.facebook.com/lightemupworld/videos
Your host, Reinhard Pohorec
This week at Light 'em Up Lounge:
Cynn Coburn - DISSIDENT Cigars
🗓 Wed 2pm ET / 8pm CET ⏰
www.lightemupworld.com/lounge
Cynn Coburn, a formerly homeless physical, mental, emotional, sexual abuse survivor who has since channeled her pain into motivating others, is not your typical cigar brand owner.
As a speaker, experienced high risk youth counselor, educator, mentor, occasional model/actress, and owner of DISSIDENT Cigars, Cynn’s professional experience spans across various industries, always fuelled by the ambition to give back and inspire the people around her. "When complacency becomes the norm, Dissident seeks to innovate.“
Join us live at the lounge, together with Cynn where we will talk about:
As always, we are looking forward to seeing you all in person via Zoom, or on Facebook live.
To enter the lounge:
https://zoom.us/j/547920250
Meeting-ID: 547 920 250
Facebook Live archived videos of past events: https://www.facebook.com/lightemupworld/videos
Your host,
Reinhard Pohorec
This week at Light 'em Up Lounge:
Cigar Festival Season 2023 - panel discussion
🗓 Wed 2pm ET / 8pm CET ⏰
PuroSabor, ProCigar, Habanos Festival - 2023 saw the much-anticipated return of live in-person cigar festivals across the manufacturing countries.
After several dreadful years of postponements and cancellations due to the Covid-19 pandemic, cigar festivals are back.
Thousands of cigar enthusiasts travelled to Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic an Cuba for a series of spectacular gala dinners, factory tours and tobacco field visits, elegantly intertwined with folcloritstic presentations of cultural heritage.
The festivals are unique opportunities to see the process from seed to smoke, meet the makers and celebrate with fellow cigar coinoisseurs.
Together with a seasoned industry panel, we want to discuss this year's major festivals and the future of the Nicaraguan, Dominican and Cuban cigar events.
Join us live at the lounge, where we will talk about:
As always, we are looking forward to seeing you all in person via Zoom, or on Facebook live.
To enter the lounge:
https://zoom.us/j/547920250
Meeting-ID: 547 920 250
Facebook Live archived videos of past events: https://www.facebook.com/lightemupworld/videos
Your host,
Reinhard Pohorec
This week at Light 'em Up Lounge:
Nick Libretti - JR Cigars
🗓 Wed 2pm ET / 8pm CET ⏰
www.lightemupworld.com/lounge
Nick Libretti has been in the cigar industry for over 13 years. He started working the Casa de Montecristo store in Whippany during his final years of a college, a store his father would frequent during his childhood.
Together with his longtime coworker Anthony Infante, Nick was tasked to build JR Cigars’ social presence. For 10 years, Nick and the team helped create engaging social media channels in the cigar industry.
Join us live at the lounge, where we will talk about:
As always, we are looking forward to seeing you all in person via Zoom, or on Facebook live.
To enter the lounge:
https://zoom.us/j/547920250
Meeting-ID: 547 920 250
Facebook Live archived videos of past events: https://www.facebook.com/lightemupworld/videos
Your host,
Reinhard Pohorec
P.S. Feel free to check out our app on app.lightemupgo.com – the Swiss Army Knife of the modern cigar enthusiast. Where to meet. Where to smoke. Where to buy. All in one place.