For Episode 25 of the Prime Time Show, we are proud to welcome Chris Topper of Topper Cigars for our “Silver” Show. Chris is a fourth generation cigar maker and his family has much experience with both handmade and machine-made cigars. In our Debonaire Ideal segment, we have another round of “Debonaire Deliberation” and finally, […]
Announcement: Prime Time Special Edition #14: Tuesday 10/10 9:15 Eastern, 8:15 Central
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For Special Edition #14, we look at the changes that are happening both domestically and internationally in the cigar industry – and why 2017 has been a pivotal year. Plus Cigar Dave made some interesting comments that pertain to cigar media, and we take a closer look at those comments and give our response. All of this […]
Announcement: Prime Time Show Episode 24: 10/5/17 10pm Eastern, 7pm Pacific
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For Episode 24 of the Prime Time Show, we are proud to welcome Enrique Seijas of Matilde Cigars. Enrique is the son of the legendary José Seijas and now he is at the helm at Matilde Cigars. We will catch up on all things happening Matilde. In our Debonaire Ideal segment we will talk Wedding […]
Announcement: Prime Time Special Edition #13: Tuesday 10/3 9:15 Eastern, 8:15 Central
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For Special Edition #13, tune in as the one and only Phil Zanghi makes his Prime Time debut. We will dive into everything good Debonaire and Indian Motorcycle Cigars. Plus we invite Phil to participate in a Debonaire Ideal. THIS SHOW AIRS 10/3/17 9:15 PM EASTERN / 8:15 PM CENTRAL. If you miss us, you can catch Prime Time […]
Announcement: Prime Time Show Episode 23: 9/28/17 10pm Eastern, 7pm Pacific
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For Episode 23 of the Prime Time Show, and tonight we welcome the one and only Jack Toraño of General Cigars. We will get an update on the happenings of the Toraño brand and at General Cigar Company. It’s the night after Jack’s beloved Cubs clinched their division title and we will talk a little Chicago sports with […]
Announcement: Prime Time Show Episode 22: 9/21/17 10pm Eastern, 7pm Pacific
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For Episode 22 of the Prime Time Show, and tonight we welcome Ryan Falling of Island Lifestyle Importers. Ryan will be live in the Serino Cigar Company Studio in North Carolina! Island Lifestyle Importers has a cigar brand, and they also are the makers of Tommy Bahama branded accessories. We will dive a little deeper into the Tommy […]
Announcement: Prime Time Special Edition #12: Tuesday 9/19 9:15 Eastern, 8:15 Central
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For Special Edition #12, we look back at the Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard era at Davidoff. Hoejsgaard recently departed Davidoff after seven years as its CEO, not without making an impact and making history. We also pay homage to the late Frank Vincent and discuss Bear’s recent visit to Houston following last month’s Hurricane. All of this and a lot more on the […]
Announcement: Prime Time Show Episode 21: 9/14/17 10pm Eastern, 7pm Pacific
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For Episode 21 of the Prime Time Show, we are proud to welcome Willy Herrera, Master Blender for Drew Estate. We will get some insights on Willy’s journey from El Titan de Bronze in Calle Ocho to Nicaragua’s largest factory, La Gran Fabrica – home of Drew Estate. In our Debonaire Ideal Segment we will “talk about the weather” and […]
Announcement: Prime Time Show Episode 20: 9/7/17 10pm Eastern, 7pm Pacific
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Asylum Cigars has been somewhat of a juggernaut over the past five years in the cigar industry. Tonight, on Episode 20 of the Prime Time Show, we have the co-founder and co-owner of Asylum Cigars, the one and only Tom Lazuka. We will discuss the rise of Asylum Cigars and talk about the latest happenings with the brand. Tom’s a big Michigan-sports fan, so […]
Announcement: Prime Time Special Edition #11: Tuesday 9/5 9:15 Eastern, 8:15 Central
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For Special Edition #11, this is truly worthy of the name “Special Edition”. We will have the whole Prime Time team on hand for this one, and Coop will be on-site at The Cigar Shop in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This will be an all-Quesada episode as we will welcome Terence Reilly of Quesada Cigars and Mark Boley of The Cigar Shop. We […]