These are not “our favorites.” These are the five most downloaded episodes of the year. You clicked them, shared them, and apparently listened loud enough to form opinions. These are the five Not A Cigar Show episodes people quote, argue about, and text you at midnight about.

Every show can be watched online or downloaded from Apple, Spotify, or Amazon.

Steve Saka Drops Truth Bombs
Steve Saka shows up with opinions, facts, and zero interest in softening the delivery. If you like honesty with no padding, start here.

Abe Dababneh: The Legacy of Cigar Culture
Abe Dababneh talks history, community, and why cigars mean more than what is on the band. Smart, grounded, and quietly powerful.

Cigar Press Essential 30 List
This episode is required listening if you have ever argued about rankings, lists, or why your favorite cigar got ignored. Data, debate, and just enough chaos.

Tom Lazuka and Megalophobia
Tom Lazuka goes deep, philosophical, and unexpectedly intense. Big ideas, big cigars, big conversations. Not for background noise.

Hostos Fernandez: No Drama Episode
Hostos Fernandez delivers clarity, experience, and calm. No beefs. No hot takes. Just real talk from someone who has seen everything.

If you only have time for five episodes, this is the short list. If you have more time, your productivity was already questionable.