On Episode 43, we welcome Lawrence Miltenberger of Cubanacan Cigars. We will chronicle Lawrence’s journey through the cigar industry and catch up on what’s new at Cubanacan. In our Debonaire Ideal segment, we talk with Winter Sports. Finally, in our Deliberation Segment, we will discuss cigar media and contests. Tune in live at a 10pm […]
Announcement: Prime Time Show Episode 42 2/15/18 10pm Eastern, 7pm Pacific
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For Episode 42, we welcome Nick Syris – owner of LH Premium Cigars. Tonight we learn about Nick’s unique journey in the cigar industry, his brand of cigars, and his unique collaboration he has worked on with “Island Jim” Robinson. In our Debonaire Ideal segment, we talk with Nick about Cuba. Finally, in our Deliberation […]
Announcement: Prime Time Special Edition #23: Tuesday 2/13 9:15pm Eastern, 8:15pm Central
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It’s a jam-packed Special Edition #23. For our Big Story, Bear and I talk about our Davidoff Viaje Al Origen visit to the Davidoff operations in the Dominican Republic. Plus we revisit our lab experiment of aging a Todos Las Dias, discuss some more of the recent acquisitions in the cigar industry, and touch on […]
Announcement: Prime Time Show Episode 41 2/8/18 10pm Eastern, 7pm Pacific
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It’s Episode 41 on the Prime Time Show and we are proud to welcome Andre Farkas to the Prime Time Show. Andre has revolutionized the small batch cigar market and tonight, we will gain insights into what he has accomplished and get a glimpse on where things are heading. In our Debonaire Ideal segment, we […]
Announcement: Prime Time Special Edition #22: Tuesday 2/6 10pm Eastern, 9pm Central
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Join us for Prime Time Special Edition #22. We are excited to welcome Omar de Frias to the show. We will learn and catch up on everything Fratello Cigars. We will also do a little recap of this past Sunday’s “Big Game”. THIS SHOW AIRS on 2/6/18 at a special time for Special Edition: 10pm […]
Announcement: Prime Time Show Episode 40 1/25/18 10pm Eastern, 7pm Pacific
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This week Prime Time turns 40. It’s Episode 40 of the Prime Time Show and we are proud to welcome Miguel Schoedel of Crowned Heads. Miguel is the National Sales Manager for one of the true success stories in the cigar business. We will dive into Miguel’s background – and catch up on Crowned Heads […]
Announcement: Prime Time Special Edition #20: Tuesday 1/23 9:15pm Eastern, 8:15pm Central
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There is a “Big Game” being played between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles on February 4th, 2018 – and Prime Time has you covered. We are proud to bring this cigar podcast tradition to Prime Time Special Edition and we welcome back our Jonathan Carney Vice President of Sales of La Flor Dominicana […]
Announcement: Prime Time Show Episode 39 1/18/18 10pm Eastern, 7pm Pacific
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This week for Episode 39 of Prime Time, Mike Bellody comes to Prime Time. Mike is the owner and founder of MLB Cigar Ventures – one of the hottest cigar companies in the industry right now. In our Debonaire Ideal segment, we talk luxury items and in particular luxury cigars. Finally in our Deliberation […]
Announcement: Prime Time Show Episode 38 1/11/18 10pm Eastern, 7pm Pacific
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This week for Episode 38 of Prime Time, we welcome the one and only Ernesto Padilla – founder and owner of Padilla Cigar Company. We will catch up with what is happening with Ernesto as well as talk about his career in the industry. In our Debonaire Ideal segment, we talk cigar packaging. Finally in […]
Announcement: 2017 Prime Time Awards Schedule
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This year, the annual Cigar Coop Awards have been re-branded the “Prime Time Awards” and will be unveiled over the next two weeks. The award winners were selected by Prime Time Hosts Aaron Loomis, Bear Duplisea, and Will Cooper. In addition to using a three person panel, there are a few other changes. First, we have […]