This year we are introducing a new installment to our coverage of the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show where we will selectively highlight some existing companies making their Trade Show debut. Today we will highlight Konscious Cigars, a company based out of Tampa, Florida. Companies we will consider for this feature are reserved for […]
Earlier this month, Louisiana Governor John Bell Edwards signed H.B. 111 into law. This law addresses the tax-exempt status for cigars and pipe tobacco at Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade shows when held in the state of Louisiana. Previously this exemption was set to expire at the end of 2025, but now the exemption has […]
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has signed A.B. 232 into law that implements a fifty-cent tax cap on premium cigars. A.B. 232 was sponsored by Assemblymen Brian Hibbetts and Day Nguyen. With seven minutes left in the session, the Nevada Senate passed the cigar tax cap bill on an 18-3 vote following a 35-7 victory in […]
Back at the 2021 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, a company based out of Mexico City named Casa 1910 debuted. The company was founded by Manolo Santiago, Jamie Baer, and Serge Bolling. The brand captures the history and pride surrounding the Mexican Revolution which occurred in 1910. At the 2021 show, Casa 1910 opted […]
On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 99 we pay homage to the late Tina Turner, who passed away at age 83. Dave and Coop will pay homage to Tina’s life and music In this episode, Dave smokes the Olmec Maduro by Foundation Cigar Company while Coop smokes the Fuente Fuente Opus X Angel’s Share. Note: Due […]
Prime Time Jukebox Episode 98 features the 11th installment of our Album Archaeology Series. On this episode, we break down Phil Collins’ No Jacket Required. Much like an archaeologist digs and hunts for gems, on Album Archaeology we dig into the No Jacket Required album. We go deep into each of the tracks of this […]
Mo Maali of Patina Cigars makes his return to Prime Time tonight. Mo is the founder and owner of Patina Cigars. Over the past few years, Patina has built a loyal and steady following. Tonight we will catch up with Mo what is happening plus talk about some of the moves he has made on […]
It’s an out of this world episode of Prime Time as we welcome Omar de Frias of Fratello Cigars back to Prime Time. Omar is getting ready to celebrate ten years of Fratello Cigars. In addition Omar’s got a very exciting new project that pays homage to the Nova-C Lunar Lander, scheduled to land on […]
Each Saturday morning, I have the opportunity to co-host KMA Talk Radio with Abe Dababneh, Alex Tavella, and Paul DeGrocco. I also produce the cigar news segment for the show. Our format is free-form where we talk cigars and other newsworthy topics. The following is Episode 493 which aired on April 15, 2023. Catch the […]
Each Saturday morning, I have the opportunity to co-host KMA Talk Radio with Abe Dababneh, Alex Tavella, and Paul DeGrocco. I also produce the cigar news segment for the show. Our format is free-form where we talk cigars and other newsworthy topics. The following is Episode 492 which aired on April 8 2023. I Catch […]
