On Prime Time Episode 167, we welcome Tony Barrios of Stallone Cigars Stallone Cigars is new to the U.S. market, and we will get the scoop on this company and their offerings – as well as learn abut Tony’s journey in the cigar industry. Tony is also a cutting horse competitor, and we will […]
It’s a special doubleheader on Prime Time Special Edition 89! First Rafael Nodal and Jennifer True join us from Tabacalera USA to help kick off the launch of the Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua. Montecristo is one of the most iconic brands in the world, and the 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua commemorates the 85th anniversary of […]
On Prime Time Episode 166, the one and only Michael Herklots makes his Prime Time debut. We’ll recap Michael’s incredible career highlighted by his run at Nat Sherman. In our Live True segment we’ll talk music with Michael. Finally, in our Deliberation Segment, we’ll discuss some State of the Industry topics. Tune in live at […]
Criteria for the 2020 Cigar of the Year Countdown The importance of doing any Cigar of the Year list is the criteria used to define the list. For 2020, the following criteria is being used. Eligibility The cigar must have been released in a two-year window for release ending the day before PCA of the […]
Tonight we celebrate one year of Prime Time Jukebox. To mark the occasion we are celebrating with three friends – Erron Nielsen, and Hector Alfonso Sr. “Cigar Hustler” Mike Szczepankiewicz. We’ll share an evening of both cigars and music – and focusing on the highs and lows of 2020. Tune in to the premiere on […]
J.C. Newman has recently made available some J.C. Newman Brick House Culebra Muestra sets to Cigar Coop to use as a contest. Instead of just giving them away individually, we have once again assembled an Ultimate Giveaway! This includes some more fun items from the Cigar Coop Battle of the Bands. The Grand Prize includes […]
On Prime Time Episode 165, Dylan Austin, President of Davidoff Americas makes his Prime Time debut. Dylan’s been a veteran at Davidoff for a long-time. He led up one of the most successful rebrands in the cigar industry with Camacho, and now he runs all of Davidoff in the Americas. Tonight we’ll take about […]
Back this spring, Prime Time Jukebox curated a “Battle of the Bands” tournament featuring 32 musical acts and Led Zeppelin came out the winner. As promised, we have a show devoted to the winner of the band – so tonight it’s all Led Zeppelin! For this show, our special guest will be Seth Geise […]
On Prime Time Episode 164, we are proud and honored to welcome the one and only Carlos “Carlito” Fuente Jr.! Needless to say, we are all in for a real treat as we discuss the Fuente family’s journey in the cigar industry. We’ll also discuss the stories behind the iconic brands produced by Arturo Fuente […]
On Prime Time Special Edition 88, we proudly present the 2020 La Zona Palooza Pre-Game Show! For the past three years, we have broadcasted live from La Zona Palooza at Espinosa World Headquarters in Hialeah Gardens, Florida. With the COVID-19 pandemic still impacting major events, it was announced that the 2020 edition of La Zona […]
