# Episode179: Interviews from NOLA

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Podcast: [Simply Stogies](https://stenobird.com/podcast/simply-stogies-14794)
Published: 2026-05-02T08:55:10+00:00
Episode link: https://simplystogies.podbean.com/e/episode179-interviews-from-nola/
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Duration seconds: 9546

## Resource

We sat down with some of the most interesting people at this year's Premium Cigar Association Convention & Trade Show in New Orleans, Louisiana. Despite a few hiccups with both audio and video, we sit down with Steve Saka of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, Rick and Sara Rodriguez of West Tampa Tobacco, Lou Cross of Lure Cigars, Nimmer Ahmad of Valacari Cigars, Zack Van Ginkel and Andray McCuien of HDA Cigars, and Michael Knowles of Mayflower Cigars. A big shoutout to the entire team...Jimmy Dailing, Timothy Allen, Mimi VonSwagg and Mike Morrow. Their tireless work and dedication made our coverage of this year's PCA trade show a success. We also want to thank Small Batch Cigar and My Old Kentucky Herf for sponsoring our coverage of the show this year. Stay tuned to our YouTube and Rumble channels for more interviews and coverage of the 2026 Premium Cigar Association Convention & Trade Show.

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