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I strive to capture the essence of a cigar and the people behind them in my work – every cigar you light up is the culmination of the work of countless people and often represents generations of struggle and stories. For me, it’s about so much more than the cigar – it’s about the story behind it, the experience of enjoying the work of artisans and the way that a good cigar can bring people together. In addition to my work with halfwheel, I’m the public address announcer for the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks during spring training, as well as for the Salt River Rafters of the Arizona Fall League, the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury and previously the Arizona Rattlers of the Indoor Football League. I also work in a number of roles for Major League Baseball, plus I'm a voice over artist. Prior to joining halfwheel, I covered the Phoenix and national cigar scene for Examiner.com, and was an editor for Cigar Snob magazine.

Jonesboro, Ark. Approves Parks Smoking Ban

At its most recent meeting, the Jonesboro City Council unanimously passed an ordinance that will prohibit smoking and the use of tobacco products in city-owned…

La Aurora Untamed Robusto

In early 2014, La Aurora announced plans to bring its image into the modern day by way of a new, boldly designed and blended cigar…

Weekly News (April 22, 2019)

Cigar News Agio Ships San Pedro de Macorís Nicaragua, Sun Grown Don Pepin Garcia Original TAA Exclusive Limited Edition 2019 Arrives in Stores Indian Motorcycle…

Brick House Maduro Short Torpedo

Last fall, J.C. Newman released a special collection of its Brick House in Germany, which included a new size of its Brick House Maduro. Dubbed…

Meriden, Conn. Approves Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase

At its meeting this week, the Meriden City Council approved a proposal that will raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products and tobacco alternatives…

Sacramento, Calif. Bans Flavored Tobacco Products

The sale of flavored tobacco products will be coming to an end in Sacramento, Calif. after the city council voted in favor of a ban…

Trumbull, Conn. Raises Tobacco Purchasing Age

At its most recent meeting, the Trumbull Town Council unanimously approved an ordinance raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21-years-old, joining a…

Delaware’s Governor Signs Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase Bill

Today, Delaware Governor John Carney signed into law a piece of legislation that will raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21-years-old, making…

Weekly News (April 15, 2019)

Cigar News Alan Rubin Acquires Lars Tetens Brand Black Works Studio S&R Returns for 2019, Adds Culebra Size Espinosa Releases Laranja Reserva Escuro General Cigar…

Vertigo Gets Two New Single Flame Torches

The Lotus Group/Integral Logistics has added pair of high-powered single flame torches to its Vertigo line. The Vertigo Hades features a single action ignition with…

Iowa Legislature to Debate Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase

A recently introduced bill in the Iowa Legislature is seeking to raise the minimum age to purchase products to 21-years-old, and has begun garnering the…