About this episode

The episode features a heated discussion on media criticism and industry authority in the cigar community.

Clear the Air turns this after-show into a relentless, unfiltered battlefield as the hosts drag rival commentators for launching cowardly, passive-aggressive attacks against an independent lounge owner and manufacturer. Instead of focusing primarily on the last episode of Simply Stogies Podcast, the conversation exposes the toxic gatekeeping and fragile egos of self-proclaimed industry authorities who hide behind their microphones. One host (bet you can't guess who) unleashes a fiery, zero-tolerance rant, declaring war on these media hacks and promising continuous public humiliation until they issue a public apology for their bullying. While the target of the mockery takes the high road, this episode draws a line in the sand: you either respect the people in this hustle or get run over by those who do.

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• Episode 185: Tim Ozgener of Oz Family Cigars · July 17, 2026 · 1h 37m
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• Episode 183: Aaron Paoletta of LaVega Cigars · June 19, 2026 · 1h 14m

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