[8:00pm CET; 2:00pm EST]

‼️Light ‘em Up LIVE ‼️

Together with Rafael Cifuentes, 4th generation of tobacco and cigar family heritage, we will discuss cigar history.

Join us for an inspiring show, live at the Lounge.

With my very best wishes and spirits - light 'em up!

Your host
Reinhard Pohorec

[8:00pm CET; 2:00pm EST]

‼️Light ‘em Up LIVE ‼️

Tony Gomez is Back. And we want to talk about the state of the industry as well as the evolution of La Flor Dominicana.

Join us for an inspiring show, live at the Lounge.

With my very best wishes and spirits - light 'em up!

Your host
Reinhard Pohorec

[8:00pm CET; 2:00pm EST]

‼️Light ‘em Up LIVE ‼️

Ricardo Carioni has a new role and a new home in Spain, as the CEO of Gesinta.

Join us for an inspiring show, live at the Lounge.

With my very best wishes and spirits - light 'em up!

Your host
Reinhard Pohorec

[8:00pm CET; 2:00pm EST]

‼️Light ‘em Up LIVE ‼️

How Bout That Cigar is Back. And we want to talk about the state of the industry.

Join us for an inspiring show, live at the Lounge.

With my very best wishes and spirits - light 'em up!

Your host
Reinhard Pohorec

[8:00pm CET; 2:00pm EST]

‼️Light ‘em Up LIVE ‼️

Summer is in full swing an Chris from Light ‘em Up will be welcoming our family and friends at the Lounge for a July special.

With my very best wishes and spirits - light 'em up!

Your host
Reinhard Pohorec

[8:00pm CET; 2:00pm EST]

‼️Light ‘em Up LIVE ‼️

Right after the PCA trade show, we’re coming to you live from Napa Valley.

Join us for an inspiring show, with our family and friends at the Lounge.

With my very best wishes and spirits - light 'em up!

Your host
Reinhard Pohorec

[8:00pm CET; 2:00pm EST]

‼️Light ‘em Up LIVE ‼️

Mo Maali is back!

Join us for an inspiring show, live at the Lounge.

With my very best wishes and spirits - light 'em up!

Your host
Reinhard Pohorec

[8:00pm CET; 2:00pm EST]

‼️Light ‘em Up LIVE ‼️

For the first time in more than three years, we have the pleasure of welcoming Gurkha Cigar’s Juan Lopez. Join us for an inspiring show, live at the Lounge.

With my very best wishes and spirits - light 'em up!

Your host
Reinhard Pohorec

[8:00pm CET; 2:00pm EST]

‼️Light ‘em Up LIVE ‼️

Together with an industry panel we want to discuss the most recent cigar news, the upcoming PCA trade show and the state of the industry in general. Join us for an inspiring show, live at the Lounge.

With my very best wishes and spirits - light 'em up!

Your host
Reinhard Pohorec

[8:00pm CET; 2:00pm EST]

‼️Light ‘em Up LIVE ‼️

It’s our privilege and pleasure to welcome back Scott Pearce and Joshua Habursky from the Premium Cigar Association to talk about recent updates on government affairs, the upcoming trade show and the remainder of the year 2023 in cigars.

With my very best wishes and spirits - light 'em up!

Your host
Reinhard Pohorec

[2:00pm ET]

‼️Light em Up LIVE ‼️

Klaas Kelner from Kelners Cigars joins the show with updates and all the latest news about his new company, the own factory, and the state of the premium cigar industry.

Tune in for another special episode.

With my very best wishes and spirits - light 'em up!

Your host
Reinhard Pohorec

[8:00pm CET; 3:00pm ET]

‼️Light ‘em Up LIVE ‼️

Join us live at the lounge, together with Marc Ciccarello - cigar retailer, inventor of Ciccar and all-around cigar-bon-vivant.

We will talk about his unique accessories, his personal cigar collection and the future of the industry.

With my very best wishes and spirits - light 'em up!

Your host
Reinhard Pohorec

[8:00pm CET; 3:00pm ET]

‼️Light ‘em Up LIVE ‼️

Join us live at the lounge, together with Christian-Denis Carensac, director of Baron Epicurean Club and initiator of the Andorran l’Art de Vivre Cigar Festival.

We will talk about cigar festivals and events, the special cigar community in and around Andorra, and the future of the industry.

With my very best wishes and spirits - light 'em up!

Your host
Reinhard Pohorec

[8:00pm CET; 3:00pm ET]

‼️Light ‘em Up LIVE ‼️

Join us live at the lounge, together with Jeff Borysiewicz, for an update on Florida Sun Grown, Corona Cigar and the high-season for cigars.

With my very best wishes and spirits - light 'em up!

Your host
Reinhard Pohorec

[8:00pm CET; 3:00pm ET]

‼️Light ‘em Up LIVE ‼️

Nick Hammond is known worldwide as the author of the best-selling cigar travelogue, Around The World in 80 Cigars.

He’s written for Cigar Journal for more than a decade and has authored several other books, including Cinco Decadas: The Rise of the Nicaraguan Cigar to mark the 50th anniversary of Joya de Nicaragua.

He joins us with news that a long-awaited sequel to Around The World in 80 Cigars is in the pipeline - and a Crowdfund campaign to publish it is about to go live.

With my very best wishes and spirits - light 'em up!

Your host
Reinhard Pohorec

[8:00pm CET; 3:00pm ET]

‼️Light ‘em Up LIVE ‼️

Join us live at the lounge, together with Pete Johnson, for an in-depth conversation about the recent developments for Tatuaje, new concepts, ideas and the status of the cigar industry.

With my very best wishes and spirits - light 'em up!

Your host
Reinhard Pohorec

[8:00pm CET; 3:00pm ET]

‼️Light ‘em Up LIVE ‼️

This week, a very special show awaits our guest.

Join us live at the lounge, together with Juan Joel Castillo, tobacco farmer and cigar roller from Pinar del Rio, to discuss the terroir of Cuba, the history of this mesmerizing island and the unique role of Cuba in the cigar world.

With my very best wishes and spirits - light 'em up!

Your host
Reinhard Pohorec

[8:00pm CET; 3:00pm ET]

‼️Light ‘em Up LIVE ‼️

Join us live at the lounge, together with Tim Ozgener, after his return to the cigar industry with a new brand bearing his family name.

Together we will discuss the family history and legacy, as well as the future of the brand.

With my very best wishes and spirits - light 'em up!

Your host
Reinhard Pohorec

[8:00pm CET; 3:00pm ET]

‼️Light ‘em Up LIVE ‼️

Join us live at the lounge, together with the man behind Serafin de Cuba, to discuss family legacy and cigar history.

With my very best wishes and spirits - light 'em up!

Your host
Reinhard Pohorec

[8:00pm CET; 3:00pm ET]

‼️Light ‘em Up LIVE ‼️

Mike Szczepankiewicz has been in the cigar industry for over 13 years.

He is partner in a retail shop, wholesale distribution company, as well as a production company.

Furthermore, Mike is the co host of A Cigar Hustlers Podcast which was repeatedly received accolades as a # 1 ranking podcast in the cigar industry.

Join us live at the lounge, together with Mike, where we want to discuss cigar media, retail and

With my very best wishes and spirits - light 'em up!

Your host
Reinhard Pohorec

[8:00pm CET; 2:00pm EST]

‼️Light ‘em Up LIVE ‼️

Together with an industry panel we want to discuss the most recent cigar festivals, from Puro Sabor to ProCigar and the annual Festival del Habanos . Join us for an inspiring show, live at the Lounge.

With my very best wishes and spirits - light 'em up!

Your host
Reinhard Pohorec

[8:00pm CET; 2:00pm EST]

‼️Light ‘em Up LIVE ‼️

“Dissident is a premium cigar brand for the next generation of cigar smokers. While utilizing traditional cigar making methods, Dissident’s focus is about bringing a new and concentrated focus to boutique cigars.”

Cynn Coburn took over the brand Dissident Cigars together with her husband Joshua Coburn in 2021.

Join us live at the lounge, together with Cynn, where we want to discuss her personal and professional experience, built around helping other people, her cigar journey as well as the challenges of running your own cigar company.

With my very best wishes and spirits - light 'em up!

Your host
Reinhard Pohorec

[8:00pm CET; 2:00pm EST]

‼️Light ‘em Up LIVE ‼️

Marc André is one of the most prolific experts when it comes to humidor manufacturing, humidity control and cigar aging.

Join us live at the lounge, together with Marc, where we want to discuss his personal journey with cigars and the intricacies of all things cigar storage and maturation.

With my very best wishes and spirits - light 'em up!

Your host
Reinhard Pohorec

[8:00pm CET; 2:00pm EST]

‼️Light ‘em Up LIVE ‼️

Heiko Poerz is a creative power house. The man behind luxury lifestyle brand “HENK” never compromises on quality and is constantly evolving his brand and portfolio of accessories and innovative cigars.

Join us live at the lounge, together with Heiko, where we want to discuss his personal journey with cigars and the prosperous future of his HENK brand.

With my very best wishes and spirits - light 'em up!

Your host
Reinhard Pohorec

[8:00pm CET; 2:00pm EST]

‼️Light ‘em Up LIVE ‼️

Garrett Robinson, known by many as co-host of How Bout That Cigar and as independent cigar broker, has recently been appointed Vice President of Sales for Don Doroteo Cigars.

Join us live at the lounge, together with Garret, shortly before the TPE Trade Show in Las Vegas, where we will discuss his personal journey with cigars, his new role with Don Doroteo and the intricacies of the brand.

With my very best wishes and spirits - light 'em up!

Your host
Reinhard Pohorec

[8:00pm CET; 2:00pm EST]

‼️Light ‘em Up LIVE ‼️

A very special evening awaits our Light’em Up family: we will be hosting world-renowned actor and cigar enthusiast: Oris Erhuero.

Join us live at the lounge, together with Oris, shortly before the global release of his new Netflix movie: “A Sunday Affair”

With my very best wishes and spirits - light 'em up!

Your host
Reinhard Pohorec

[8:00pm CET; 2:00pm EST]

‼️Light ‘em Up LIVE ‼️

Together with an industry panel we want to discuss the most recent challenges for the tobacco and premium cigar world, an outlook for the year 2023 and the cigar calendar ahead. Join us for an inspiring show, live at the Lounge.

With my very best wishes and spirits - light 'em up!

Your host
Reinhard Pohorec

[8:00pm CET; 2:00pm EST]

‼️Light ‘em Up LIVE ‼️

Only a chosen few get to roll Arturo Fuente’s Opus X cigars, often considered the benchmark for excellence in cigar craftsmanship and manufacturing. Franklin Pichardo was one of them.

Today, Franklin owns and operates his own cigar lounge, Tó Makao Fine Cigars, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

His quest for excellence led him to transform a small cigar boutique into beautiful cigar destination, where he proudly offers exceptional experiences with a great selection of hand made cigars and a spacious cigar lounge to enjoy the camaraderie.

Join us live at the lounge, where we will talk about:

• the precious experience of rolling Opus X at Chateau de la Fuente

• the art of crafting some of the world's finest cigars 

• transitioning into his new role as retailer and lounge operator

With my very best wishes and spirits - light 'em up!

Your host
Reinhard Pohorec