Kma Talk Radio

Guest Nimish Desai: Join us as we host Nimish Desai of Rocky Patel Premium Cigars. As Executive VP of Rocky Patel Cigars and Rocky's cousin, Nimish has now introduced his own blend with the release of the Thunder by Nimish.

LIVE from the 2012 IPCPR: Listen in as we broadcast live from the 2012 IPCPR in Orlando, Florida! Live coverage of the convention including special guests, manufacturers, bloggers and more. Dont miss out on this historic event!

Guest Glen Case: Join us as we host Glen Case of Kristoff Cigars, also known in some Central American circles as "El Gringo". Find out how the Kristoff brand became known as one of the best premium cigars on the market.

Guest Erik Espinosa: Join us this Saturday as we host Erik Espinosa of Espinosa Cigars! Trace his journey from being one of the best sales reps in the industry to being a top manufacturer in the industry.

Guest Daniel Tiant: Kiss my ash welcomes Daniel tiant of el tiante cigars! Daniel is the son of baseball legend Luis tiant and president of the cigar company bearing his fathers name. Made at the My Father Cigars factory in esteli Nicaragua, Daniel worked closely with Don Pepin and Jaime Garcia in creating a blend his father is proud to put his name on.

Guest Glynn Loope: Don't miss this very special edition of Meet your Maker. The FDA has it's barrels down the throat of the cigar community. Find out what you NEED to do to get involved and save this industry from destruction. HR1639 is a bill that will save us from the FDA. Listen in and find out what this Bill is about and how easy it is to support it!

Guest Bobby Newman: This week meet Bobby Newman, VP of America's Oldest Family Owned cigar maker & the last operating cigar factory in the cigar city of Tampa, J.C. Newman Cigars. From the ultra-premium Diamond Crown to their value-priced Quorum, learn about the brands that have kept J.C. Newman running since 1895.

Guest Jay Lundy: Jay Lundy, owner of AKA Cigars (American Kick Ass), introduces himself and his new cigars to KMA RADIO! Find out how he got into this business and began purchasing tobacco from the Eiroa and Kilner families.

Guest Bill Paley: The first La Palina was created over a century ago by Samuel Paley, grandfather of current La Palina Brand Owner, Bill Paley. Listen In as we talk about the long rich history of the Paley Family and La Palina Cigars.

Guest Paul Stulac: KMA RADIO welcomes Paul Stulac of Paul Stulac Cigars! Learn about this new brand made in Nicaragua and how a Canadian on vacation in Miami decided to enter the US cigar business.

Guest Michael Herklots: Join us on Saturday as we welcome Michael Herklots on KMA RADIO! Michael began his career in the cigar industry with Davidoff of Geneva, as their General Manager for their NYC stores. After opening their new store on Madison Ave., Michael moved to Nat Sherman, where he currently holds the position of Executive Director, Retail & Brand Development.

Guest Steve Saka: Join us this weekend as we host Steve Saka, President of Drew Estate Cigars. Learn how he went from being one of the original cigar bloggers to being the head of one of the largest cigar manufacturers in the world!

Guest Eddie Ortega: This week, KMA radio welcomes Eddie Ortega of Ortega Cigars! Join us a we trace Eddie's beginnings with Puros Indios to his partnership with Erik Espinosa in EO Brands, to his NEW venture that's taking the cigar world by storm! Find out what the Series D is all about and why every cigar smoker is talking about it.

Guest Alan Rubin: Established in 1996 and named for his 2 sons, Alec and Bradley, learn how Alan Rubin started in the cigar business and how we went from almost going bust to Cigar Aficionado rating his Prensado the No.1 cigar in the world!

Guest Nick Perdomo: Listen in this Saturday as we talk with Nick Perdomo, the man who banked his livelihood on keeping prices down. See how this has effected Tabacalera Perdomo as well as exploring his forray into politics.

Guest Dion Giolito: Starting out as a cigar retailer in Reno, NV, it didn't take very long before Dion realized that NO cigar on the market had what he was looking for. Fast forward a bit and you have Illusione Cigars! Find out what brought Dion into the cigar world and how he was able to go from being a simple retailer to one of the most recognized boutique brands on the market!

Guest Matt Booth: This week we welcome Matt Booth of Room 101 cigars. Listen in as we find out how he went from high end jewelry maker to a cigar kingpin.

KMA Radio TGS 2012: All of us are familiar with the early lines of Padilla that were made by Don Pepin, followed by those made by Eduardo Fernandez. Join us as we explore his early days in Cuba, starting with his grandfather's farm in Pinar del Rio to his family's house arrest in Cuba and their eventual emigration to the US.

Guest Ernesto Padilla: All of us are familiar with the early lines of Padilla that were made by Don Pepin, followed by those made by Eduardo Fernandez. Join us as we explore his early days in Cuba, starting with his grandfather's farm in Pinar del Rio to his family's house arrest in Cuba and their eventual emigration to the US.

Guest George Rico: Find out what is new from Gran Habano Cigars and what you can expect in 2012. Listen in as we explore how this young entrepreneur, alongside his father, has taken their vertically integrated company to new heights.