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Tonight on Prime Time Episode 313, we welcome back Miguel Schoedel, National Sales Manager of Crowned Heads and Oz Family Cigars as our special guest. We will catch up on Crowned Heads, and get some insight into the growth of Oz Family Cigars

Tonight on Prime Time Episode 313, we welcome back Miguel Schoedel, National Sales Manager of Crowned Heads and Oz Family Cigars as our special guest. We will catch up on Crowned Heads, and get some insight into the growth of Oz Family Cigars

Tonight on Prime Time Episode 312, we welcome back Carlito Fuente and José Blanco of Arturo Fuente as our special guests. We will catch up on several industry happenings and get an update on the happenings within Arturo Fuente. Don’t miss this rare time where both industry icons are guests on a podcast. You know there will be plenty of banter with these two!

Tonight on Prime Time Episode 312, we welcome back Carlito Fuente and José Blanco of Arturo Fuente as our special guests. We will catch up on several industry happenings and get an update on the happenings within Arturo Fuente. Don’t miss this rare time where both industry icons are guests on a podcast. You know there will be plenty of banter with these two!

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 136, it’s our first Yacht Rock show. Over the past decade, we have seen the emergence of Yacht Rock. We will explore what Yacht Rock is – and isn’t. Plus we will talk about some of our favorite Yacht Rock artists and songs. In addition, we got music news, cigar news, the music pairing of the week, and the Developing Palates Review of the Week. On this episode, Dave and Coop smoke FLVR’s Yacht Rock cigar from Forged Cigar Company. As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Episode 136 Playlist References Battle of the Bands 2024: The 1970sTenacious D Cancels TourPharrell Williams Black Yacht Rock

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 136, it’s our first Yacht Rock show. Over the past decade, we have seen the emergence of Yacht Rock. We will explore what Yacht Rock is – and isn’t. Plus we will talk about some of our favorite Yacht Rock artists and songs. In addition, we got music news, cigar news, the music pairing of the week, and the Developing Palates Review of the Week. On this episode, Dave and Coop smoke FLVR’s Yacht Rock cigar from Forged Cigar Company. As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Episode 136 Playlist References Battle of the Bands 2024: The 1970sTenacious D Cancels TourPharrell Williams Black Yacht Rock

Tonight on Prime Time Episode 311, we welcome Litto Gomez Jr to the show Litto Gomez Jr represents part of the next generation at La Flor Dominicana. Over the past couple of years he has been working his way into the family business. Tonight we will catch up with Litto Jr and see how his journey is going

Tonight on Prime Time Episode 311, we welcome Litto Gomez Jr to the show Litto Gomez Jr represents part of the next generation at La Flor Dominicana. Over the past couple of years he has been working his way into the family business. Tonight we will catch up with Litto Jr and see how his journey is going

We have reached the Final Four of the 2024 Battle of the Bands. This year we did albums from the 1970s and once again invited Hector Alfonso of Espinosa Cigars and John McTavish of Developing Palates to join the fun. We have reached the final four and each one of us have an album to represent us in the Final Four. On Episode 135, our team will recap the tournament thus far make the cases for which album should win. Like year one, it has come down to Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin with Floyd landing three of the four Final Four slots. The four albums are: Remember you can vote by following the Cigar Coop X (Twitter) Account! Matchups begin Thursday July 18, 2024. As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Episode 135 Playlist References Battle of the Bands 2024: The 1970sThe Dolly Parton ExperienceKaty Perry Woman's World VideoUK Generational Smoking BanNorth Carolina Governor and Legislature Advance Cigar Bar Legislation

We have reached the Final Four of the 2024 Battle of the Bands. This year we did albums from the 1970s and once again invited Hector Alfonso of Espinosa Cigars and John McTavish of Developing Palates to join the fun. We have reached the final four and each one of us have an album to represent us in the Final Four. On Episode 135, our team will recap the tournament thus far make the cases for which album should win. Like year one, it has come down to Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin with Floyd landing three of the four Final Four slots. The four albums are: Remember you can vote by following the Cigar Coop X (Twitter) Account! Matchups begin Thursday July 18, 2024. As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Episode 135 Playlist References Battle of the Bands 2024: The 1970sThe Dolly Parton ExperienceKaty Perry Woman's World VideoUK Generational Smoking BanNorth Carolina Governor and Legislature Advance Cigar Bar Legislation

Tonight on Prime Time Episode 310, we welcome back Chris Topper of Topper Cigars. Topper Cigars recently found historical documents that give it claim to the oldest cigar company in the U.S.. In conjunction with that discovery, Topper Cigars has released a new cigar called the Topper 1894. We will learn about that story, the new release, and more.

Tonight on Prime Time Episode 310, we welcome back Chris Topper of Topper Cigars. Topper Cigars recently found historical documents that give it claim to the oldest cigar company in the U.S.. In conjunction with that discovery, Topper Cigars has released a new cigar called the Topper 1894. We will learn about that story, the new release, and more.

On Prime Time Special Edition 162, we welcome Sebastien Decoppet and Brian Motola of Cavalier Genéve to Special Edition side of the house. Cavalier Genève has made a lot of moves on the production and distribution side as they move toward vertical integration. We will get the scoop from Sébastien and Brian on what the latest happenings. Plus, we have our Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigar Group U.S. History segment, Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments. References Scientists Studying Asteroid Sample Say it Could Have Come from Ocean WorldTennessee State Parks are all access!

On Prime Time Special Edition 162, we welcome Sebastien Decoppet and Brian Motola of Cavalier Genéve to Special Edition side of the house. Cavalier Genève has made a lot of moves on the production and distribution side as they move toward vertical integration. We will get the scoop from Sébastien and Brian on what the latest happenings. Plus, we have our Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigar Group U.S. History segment, Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments. References Scientists Studying Asteroid Sample Say it Could Have Come from Ocean WorldTennessee State Parks are all access!

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 132, our third installment of Down the Rabbit Hole features guest DJs Mike Szczepankiewicz and Mike Palmer of Cigar Hustler. The concept works as follows: The group starts with a familiar song and then goes down the path of selecting a song inspired by that song. Each will go through eight iterations of this exercise and choose a song from the inspired previous song selected. Ultimately, we will see where this journey takes each of them. We also have music news, cigar news, the Developing Palates Review of the Week, and Dave’s New Music 45. Dave smoked the Powstanie SBC 22 for this show, and Coop smoked the Bangarang. Tune in to the premiere of Prime Time Jukebox Episode 132: Down the Rabbit Hole #3 w/ Mike & Mike of Cigar Hustler on YouTube on Monday June 24, 2024 at 8pm ET. As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Episode 132 Playlist

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 132, our third installment of Down the Rabbit Hole features guest DJs Mike Szczepankiewicz and Mike Palmer of Cigar Hustler. The concept works as follows: The group starts with a familiar song and then goes down the path of selecting a song inspired by that song. Each will go through eight iterations of this exercise and choose a song from the inspired previous song selected. Ultimately, we will see where this journey takes each of them. We also have music news, cigar news, the Developing Palates Review of the Week, and Dave’s New Music 45. Dave smoked the Powstanie SBC 22 for this show, and Coop smoked the Bangarang. Tune in to the premiere of Prime Time Jukebox Episode 132: Down the Rabbit Hole #3 w/ Mike & Mike of Cigar Hustler on YouTube on Monday June 24, 2024 at 8pm ET. As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Episode 132 Playlist

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 134, we present Down the Rabbit Hole #4 - our 4th installment of this series. The concept works as follows: Dave and Coop start with a familiar song and then go down the path of selecting a song inspired by that song. Each will go through ten iterations of this exercise and choose a song from the inspired previous song selected. Ultimately, we will see where this journey takes each of them. Plus we got music news, cigar news, the music pairing of the week, and the Developing Palates Review of the Week In this episode, Dave smokes the Herrera Esteli Short Corona Gorda and Coop smokes The American Toro by J.C. Newman Cigar Company As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Episode 134 Playlist References Battle of the Bands 2024: The 1970sTeam Cigar Review: CAO Flathead Resonator

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 134, we present Down the Rabbit Hole #4 - our 4th installment of this series. The concept works as follows: Dave and Coop start with a familiar song and then go down the path of selecting a song inspired by that song. Each will go through ten iterations of this exercise and choose a song from the inspired previous song selected. Ultimately, we will see where this journey takes each of them. Plus we got music news, cigar news, the music pairing of the week, and the Developing Palates Review of the Week In this episode, Dave smokes the Herrera Esteli Short Corona Gorda and Coop smokes The American Toro by J.C. Newman Cigar Company As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Episode 134 Playlist References Battle of the Bands 2024: The 1970sTeam Cigar Review: CAO Flathead Resonator

Crowned Heads release a new core line at the 2024 PCA Trade Show called Coroneta. Coroneta is a derived from from the word coronet which is a small crown for lower royal ranks below monarchs from the 16th century. Each size of the Coroneta is named after the British heraldry that would wear the coronet, Earl, Baron, and Duke. Coroneta is a line which features both an Ecuadorian Habano and a San Andreas Maduro wrappers each using a unique blend. Something else unique about this new line is that each version is made at a different factory. The San Andreas version is being made at Casa Carrillo in the Dominican Republic by EP Carrillo. The Habano is made at Nicaraguan American Cigars, S.A. (NACSA) in Esteli, Nicaragua. Vitola: Robusto Size: 5 x 52 Wrapper: San Andres Mexican Binder: Ecuadorian Connecticut Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Casa Carrillo MSRP: $12.95 Final Score: 89

Crowned Heads release a new core line at the 2024 PCA Trade Show called Coroneta. Coroneta is a derived from from the word coronet which is a small crown for lower royal ranks below monarchs from the 16th century. Each size of the Coroneta is named after the British heraldry that would wear the coronet, Earl, Baron, and Duke. Coroneta is a line which features both an Ecuadorian Habano and a San Andreas Maduro wrappers each using a unique blend. Something else unique about this new line is that each version is made at a different factory. The San Andreas version is being made at Casa Carrillo in the Dominican Republic by EP Carrillo. The Habano is made at Nicaraguan American Cigars, S.A. (NACSA) in Esteli, Nicaragua. Vitola: Robusto Size: 5 x 52 Wrapper: San Andres Mexican Binder: Ecuadorian Connecticut Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Casa Carrillo MSRP: $12.95 Final Score: 89