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The Cigar Authority, published by United Podcast Network, is a weekly news magazine covering cigar news, discussions and special guests, with free giveaways. The show has about 1,000 episodes in its feed, released roughly every 3.5 days, with a median length near 85 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode. The estimated rate is $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Cigar Authority

A 1,000-episode cigar show reaching an engaged, adult, premium-tobacco audience

  • Over 1,000 episodes released roughly every 3.5 days give a long-running, consistent presence.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 426 ratings with a 4.7 average, indicating an engaged listener base.
  • Episodes run about 85 minutes, leaving room for extended host-read segments.
Best forpremium tobacco and humidor brandscigar event promotionhobbyist lifestyle products
Watch forTobacco is an age-restricted category, so sponsors must meet regulatory and platform rules.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Hobbies & Interests70%
Business & Finance15%
Comedy15%
Formats
co-hosted banter, interview, event recap
Tone
conversational, playful
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
35 to 140 minutes (median about 85 minutes)

Audience

Commercial intent45/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple ratings_count of 426 maps to roughly 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a mature show of about 1,000 episodes and a mid-tier Podcast Index popularity of 9, and no named sponsors reducing the estimate slightly.
Audience asks aboutWhat are the latest cigar industry news and launches?How do cigar events and expos work?Which cigars and brands are worth trying?
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
40%45+
Gender
15%women
85%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
premium cigars, cigar events
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; episode titles cover cigar launches and expo recaps, but no sponsor is named.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugsmedium
Violencelow
Politicslow

The feed carries the explicit flag (explicit=1), and the subject is tobacco, a regulated adult product; episode titles include a cannabis comparison.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 89 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.

The Cigar Authority is a weekly news magazine featuring cigar discussions with Special Guests and Free Give Aways!!
The Cigar Authority's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Cigar Authority

The Cigar Authority is a weekly news magazine about cigars, published by United Podcast Network and hosted on Podbean. Per the feed and Apple Podcasts, it has about 1,000 episodes in its feed, is released roughly every 3.5 days, and typically runs about 85 minutes. Episodes cover cigar industry news, product launches, expo recaps and interviews with guests, with occasional giveaways. The show's website and feed do not name the hosts, so no host is identified here.

Apple Podcasts shows 426 ratings with a 4.7 average. Based on those signals, listeners are estimated at roughly 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with an audience that is likely adult, mostly male and concentrated in the United States. These are estimates, not published figures. No sponsors are named in the feed, and the explicit flag is set.

Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at about $40 to $200 per episode. That suits premium tobacco brands, humidor makers and cigar event organizers seeking a dedicated hobbyist audience.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Cigar Authority can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The Cigar Authority

How much does The Cigar Authority charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is priced at about $40 to $200. Final pricing depends on the sponsor's package and terms agreed with the show.

What is The Cigar Authority about?

The Cigar Authority is a weekly cigar news show covering industry news, product launches, expo recaps and guest interviews, with giveaways and about 1,000 episodes.

How do I contact The Cigar Authority about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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