All Episodes

Episode 31 Hector J. Alfonso Sr. Espinosa Cigars

This week we have an amazing show!  Hector J. Alfonso Sr. the #2 man at Espinosa Cigars came into town for a soccer game and we have him for what turned out to be an unbelievable 2 part show! He talks about his life in the Military, working for the Miami Dade County Sheriffs Office and then finally how he became the #2 Man behind Eric Espinosa at Espinosa Cigars! We hear more about the Sowing Circle at Caribbean Cigars, and who is the one person you tell if you want everyone to know your secrets! You can follow the show on IG @cigarhustlerspodcast, Mikey @cigarhustler and Mike @floridacigarclub_mike. As always please rate, review and subscribe on whatever provider you listen to the show on! Make sure to join our FB group "Hustlers Keep Hustlin" for exclusive show pics and information!

Episode 30 Florida Cigar Club

Episode 30...... Florida Cigar Club This week Mikey turns the tables on me and hits me with an interview....  Listen in and see how the Florida Cigar Club got started.  What it means to be a member and how not to get kicked out! Weekend events....Poop and Vomit make amy trip North exciting! Make Sure to rate, review and subscribe on which ever provider you use to listen to the show! You can follow the show on IG @cigarhustlerspodcast, Mikey on IG @cigarhustler and Mike on IG @floridacigarclub_mike. Thanks for Listening!

Episode 29, Advice from the Hustler, Weekend Events

More Advice from the Hustler,  This past weekends events at Cigarz in Waterford, Waterwheel Cigars Fleming Island and Executive Cigars Melbourne! As always your comments, tips and guest suggestions are welcome on our FB page "A Cigar Hustlers Podcast".  You can follow the show on IG @cigarhustlerspodcast, Mikey @cigarhustler and Mike @floridacigarclub_mike. Please rate, review and subscribe on which ever of our many platforms you listen to the show on! Thanks for Listening!!!!

Episode 28 Advice from The Hustler, IPCPR 2018, Dennis Sciole

This week we talk about IPCPR 2018, More Advise from the Hustler and a short goodbye to "Old Man Dennis".  Dennis Sciole passed Monday, we wish his family well and thank him again for his many hours of entertainment while he shared his wisdom and smoking time while at the shop.  He will truly be missed.... As always you can follow the show on our FB page "A Cigar Hustlers Podcast, IG @cigarhustler, Mikey's IG @cigarhustler or Mike's IG @floridacigarclub_mike.  Please subscribe, rate and review on which ever provider you listen to show on.

Episode 25 Special Guest!!!

We held Episode 25 as it was going to be a special guest!  This is about half way through our first year of Podcasting.  We figured it was time we got the straight poop from the man himself! Find out where he came from, where he is now and where he is going! Listen to the end we have another Contest!! and announce the winner of the La Palina contest from episode 26! We always welcome your comments, thoughts and guest suggestions on our FB page "A Cigar Hustlers Podcast".  You can follow the show on IG @cigarhustlerspodcast, Mikey @cigarhustler and Mike @floridacigarclub_mike. Please rate, review and subcribe on whatever provider you listen to us on!

La Pallina Cigars Patrick Vivalo and Nick Perretta Episode 26

Episode 26 (yes we skipped 25...reasons later) This week Patrick Vivalo and Nick Perretta from La Palina Cigars sit in with us as we do our frst FB live while taping the show!!! Make sure to listen till the very end as we share our first contest!!  Details all throughout the episode!! We welcome your comments, questions and guest suggestions on our FB page, A Cigar Hustlers Podcast.  You can follow the show on IG @cigarhustlerspodcast, Mikey @cigarhustler and Mike @floidacigarclub_mike. Please rate, comment and subscribe on whatever provider you listen to us on! We would also like to welcome Stitcher Radio to the CHPC Family!!  More places you can find the show!!!

Get to Know Your Retailer Series Episode 24 Cigar Life Lakeland, Florida

Continuing our "Getting to Know Your Retailer" Series, we chat with Mario and Patty Medina from Cigar Life, Lakeland Florida.  Learn how many many years of Planning has made them the premier cigar location in Lakeland, Florida! We welcome your comments, suggestions and guest request on our FB page "A Cigar Hustlers Podcast".  You can follow the show on IG @cigarhustlerspodcast, Mikey @cigarhustler and Mike @floridacigarclub_mike. Please rate, review and subscribe to the show on whatever provider you use to hear the show! We would like to welcome PlayerFM to the CHPC Family!!

Belicoso Cigars and Cafe Starting our "Getting to know your Retailers" Series! Episode 23

This week we start a new series "Getting to Know your Retailer".  We will have various shop owners from the State of Florida in on the show and learn how they too became Cigar Industry participants! First up Josh Fabelo and Carl Hanlon from Belicoso Cafe and Cigars in Winter Park.  Listen in and discover how this unusual pair has turned a small shop in Winter Park to the best place to sit, smoke and have a great cup of coffee on the Avenue!! As always we welcome your comments, suggestions and guest request on our FB page "A Cigar Hustlers Podcast".  You can follow the show on IG @cigarhustlerspodcast, Mikey @cigarhustler and Mike @floridacigarclub_Mike. We would appreciate you rateing, reviewing and subscribing to the show on whatever provider you listen to us on!!

Alfredo Cruz Broker - Cigar Sales, Inc. Episode 22 Origin Series

Episode 22 Alfredo Cruz Cigar Broker extraordinaire stopped in and as usual we jump on the chance to hold him hostage and learn all about his life..... Listen in and see how catering lead him to is career repping Illusione, Foundation and Jetline to name just a few!! As always we welcome you thoughts, comments and guest suggestions on our FaceBook page "A Cigar Hustlers Podcast".  You can follow the show in IG @cigarhustlerspodcast.  Mikey can be followed on IG @cigarhustler and Mike @floridacigarclub_mike. Please rate, review and subscribe on whatever provider you listen to the show on! We would like to welome podbay.fm to the CHP Family.

Episode 21 Jarrid Trudeau Kristoff Cigars

This week Vice President of Sales Jarrid Trudeau with Kristoff Cigars stopped by to have a talk with us in the Studio!  His Driver Jerry Grouper was also in on, the lets say the weird conversation and stories! More about Spencer Drake and his feet!  Casey Haugen from Crux and his bad timing!  Kristoff's favorite things they ever got from Target!  and much much more! Always we welcome your thoughts, comments (good or bad), and guest suggestions on our FB page, "A Cigar Hustlers Podcast".  You can follow the show on IG @cigarhustlerspodcast.  We can be found on IG @cigarhustler and @floridacigarclub_mike. Please rate, comment and subsribe on whatever provider you listen to the show on. Thanks for Listening!!

Mike Wasp Sales Representative Rocky Patel Cigars Episode 20

This week we continue with our Origin Series and sit down with Michael Wasp from Rocky Patel Cigars.  We follow him from New England to Texas and Texas to Florida!  Where his life literally in Gutters led him to a Long career with Rocky Patel Cigars! As always we welcome your comments and suggestions on our FB page "A Cigar Hustlers Podcast".  Post a possible guest and we will do our best to get them on the show!  You can follow the show on IG @cigarhustlerspodcast for show updates and information!  Mike1 can be found on IG @cigarhustler and Mike2 @floridacigareclub_mike! Please subcribe rate and review on whatever provider you find us on! Thanks for Listening!

Joan Mi Rodriguez Florynata Cigars Episode 19

Our very good friend Joan Mi Rodriguez came by for a redemption taping!  We had Joan on very early in the Shows life and it went terrible....technical problems, he was nervous and weird background noises..... Episode 19 he brings it all back and does a great job! Learn why we call him "Dominican Wealth"!  How his family raises Pandas in the DR, and why fruit became his Tobacco Business! We welcome your comments and suggestions on our FB page, "A Cigar Hustlers Podcast".  Please rate, comment and subscribe here on podbean or itunes!  You can follow us on IG @cigarhustlerspodcast, Mike1 @cigarhustler and Mike2 @floridacigarclub_mike. We appreciate all our listeners!

Dennis Sciole Episode 18 Origin Series

Dennis Sciole is one of the regulars here at Ciga Hustler.  Dennis has had quite the life...hunted submarines during the Cuban Missle Crisis, built many an empire, roads, on and off ramps and water lines that connect towns and cities thru Northern New England. We sat down with Dennis for the afternoon and learned how things get done the "old way" by being self taught and "packing the groceries" better then then next guy! We appreciate your feedback as always.  You can drop us your suggestions, reviews or the name of a guest you would like for us to interview on our FB page, A Cigar Hustlers Podcast.  You can follow us on IG @cigarhustlerspodcast, Mike1 @cigarhustler and Mike2 @floridacigarclub_mike. Enjoy the show!!!

Felix Assouline Origin Series Episode 17

Felix Assouline was nice enough to come to this rescheduled inteview after Mikey's illness and Mike's traveling got them both back in the studio at the same time. Listen in and learn how he gave it all up for the love of family and now is rebuilding his cigar business.  Felix shares with us a very funny story with Arnold Swartznegger and his time as a Screen Writer, and his views on why owing is always better then renting or leasing a cigar factory! As always we welcome your thoughts, comments and guest suggestions on our FB page "A Cigar Hustlers Podcast".  You can follow the show on IG @cigarhustlerspodcast.  Or Mikey @cigarhustler and Mike @floridacigarclub_mike. Thans for listening and please subscribe on Podbean, Itunes and Googleplay

Island Jim Robbins Episode 16 Origin Series

This week Mr Wahoo himself Island Jim Robbins stopped by to have a chat with us.  Mikey was on the road promoting his own cigars so his Brother Gregg (the other half of Cigar Hustler) joined me for a quick interview. Find out about Jims beginnings in the Hotel business that lead him to his own Cigar shop and the Cigar Brand that became a lifestyle! We would appreciate your comments and suggestion on our FB page "A Cigar Hustlers Podcast".  You can follow us on IG @cigarhustlerspodcast or find Mikey @cigarhustler and Mike @floridacigarclub_mike. Thanks for listening!

Robert Holt Southern Draw Cigars Episode 15

This weeks Origin Series keeps rolling with Mr Robert Holt from Southern Draw Cigars sat down with us and explained his company and personal values of Hospitality, Faith and Family. Learn how this US Army Veteran used all his contacts and experience in the IT industry to start his successful Cigar Company! We would love to hear from you with your feedback or guest suggestions on our FB fan page A Cigar Hustlers Podcast or you can follow Mike1 on IG @cigarhustler or Mike2 @floridacigarlub_mike. The shows IG can be found @cigarhustlerspodcast

Michael Rosales of Roma Craft Origin Series Episode 14

Michael Rosales was in town for an event with Cigar Hustler so we took the opportunity to have him sit down with us for a chat! Listen in a find out not only how he got into the industry but how he met Skip Martin and how Roma Craft was born! You can follow us on IG @cigarhustlerspodcast or leave thoughts, comments and guest suggestions on our FB page "A Cigar Hustlers Podcast". Mike 1 can be found on IG @cigarhustler and Mike 2 can be found @floridacigarclub_mike.

David Blanco. Blanco Cigars Episode 13 Origin Series

This week David Blanco of Blanco Cigars in Clearwater drove over to sit with us.  We spoke with David about his early years in the Military, Law Endorsement and how 9/11 and the War in Iraq almost closed their budding Cigar Empire! You can follow us on IG at @cigarhustlerspodcast or leave thoughts, comments and guest suggestions on your FB page "A Cigar Hustlers Podcast". Mike 1 can be found on IG at @cigarhustler and Mike 2 @floridacigarclub_mike.

Jon Carney Vice President of Sales - La Flor Dominician Premium Cigars Orgin Series Episode 12

Jon Carney explain to us this week how his dream of being a pilot led him to a job as a pirate and then ultimately to LFD Cigars! You can follow us on IG @Cigarhustlerpodcast or go to our FB page at A Cigar Hustlers Podcast.  Leave us your thoughts and comments or suggest a gues you would like to hear us have on the show! You can follow Mike Szczepankiewicz on IG @cigarhustler and Mike Palmer @Floridacigarclub_mike.

Mike McKinney Regional Sales Manager JC Newman/Arturo Fuente Cigars Orgin Series Episode 11

This week on a saturday Mike McKinney is in town and sits down with us and shares how he started with and continues to grow in one of the leading companies in the cigar business. You can follow us at our fan page on FB at A Cigar Hustlers Podcast or IG @cigarhustlerspodcast.  Leave us your thoughts and comments or suggest a guest you wouldd like for us to have on the show. You can Follow Mike Szczepankiewicz on IG @cigarhustler and Mike Palmer @Floridacigarclub_mike.