Episode Description
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In this episode of The Cigar Guys Podcast, we sit down with Fred Rewey from Cigar Press Magazine and host of the podcast Not A Cigar Show, for an honest and much-needed conversation about the state of cigar media today.
This episode goes beyond the typical cigar show format as we critically examine top 25 cigar lists, media credibility, and the difficult balance between industry relationships and journalistic integrity.
We discuss:• Whether top cigar lists still matter — and how they can mislead smokers• Can cigar media stay honest while maintaining industry relationships?• Are cigar journalists still journalists — or mostly hosts and entertainers now?• Should cigar media challenge brands and the industry more often?• The pressure, responsibility, and evolution of modern cigar coverage
This conversation is thoughtful, candid, and occasionally uncomfortable — exactly how meaningful cigar media discussions should be. If you care about transparency, credibility, and the future of cigar journalism, this episode delivers real insight.
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🔥 Special thanks to Fred Rewey, Cigar Press Magazine, and Not A Cigar Show.
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