On Prime Time Special Edition 127, we will be taking Cigar samplers. We will examine the good, bad, and the ugly surrounding cigar samplers. We are joined by the one and only Seth “Big Tuna” Geise to explore this topic. Plus we have our Presidents and Great Things are Happening Here segments (Note: Due to […]
Prime Time Episode 243: Tim Ozgener, Ozgener Family Cigars
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On Episode 243, we welcome honored to welcome one of the true icons of the cigar industry, Tim Ozgener. Tim’s family founded the legendary CAO brand and it changed the cigar industry as we know it. Tim stepped away from the business 12 years ago, but this year he has come back – with an […]
Prime Time Episode 242: Michael Giannini and Joe Gro, Quality Importers Trading Co.
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On Episode 242, we welcome back Michael Giannini and Joe Gro. Both have been on the Prime Time Shows before but this time they will talk about the happenings at their new home, Quality Importers Trading Company. Plus we will have our Alec Bradley Live True segment, Cattle Baron Steak Question of the night, Sopranos […]
Prime Time Episode 241: Matt Booth, STG
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On Episode 241, Matt Booth comes back for a visit. As many know when Matt comes on the show, anything can happen. Tonight we will focus on Matt’s move to Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) and the acquisition of his brand. This will be an episode you will not want to miss. Plus we will have […]
Prime Time Jukebox Episode 80: Album Archaeology #10 – Purple Rain, Prince & The Revolution
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For Prime Time Jukebox Episode 80, we break down Prince and the Revolution’s landmark 1984 album, Purple Rain. To help us do that we are also joined by Minnesota’s own Matt Tye of How Bout That Cigar. Much like an archaeologist digs and hunts for gems, on Album Archaeology we dig into the Purple Rain album. […]
Prime Time Jukebox Episode 79: You Have to Hear This!
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Dave and Coop bring an interesting exercise to Episode 79 of Prime Time Jukebox. The concept involves each host picking ten tracks that the other host should absolutely hear. These could be personal favorites and/or songs that might click with the other’s musical taste. Each will present the ten songs to the other, and on […]
Nick Syris from the Cohiba 55th Anniversary Celebration
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Our Cuba/Habanos Contributor Nick Syris attended the Cohiba 55th Anniversary Celebration in Havana Cuba the week of September 6th. Nick participated in a media briefing with Leopoldo Cintra González, Commercial Vice-President, and José María López Inchaurbe. In this interview, Nick asks about the controversial price increases that took place, supply chain, and quality control. In […]
Prime Time Jukebox Episode 78: Track One
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On Episode 78 of Prime Time Jukebox, Coop and Dave look at Track Ones – the first track on a LP, Cassette, CD, or stream playlist. Coop and Dave will look at what makes a good Track One and discuss some of their favorite ones. Plus we cover a wide array of both music and […]
Prime Time Special Edition 126: Andy Yaffee, Micallef Cigars
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On Special Edition 126, we are joined by Andy Yaffee, the National Sales Manager for Micallef Cigars. While Andy has been a part of our Prime Time Virtual Trade Expo in the past, tonight we bring him on for a full Special Edition. We’ll dive into Andy’s background and get into all things Micallef. Plus […]
Prime Time Episode 240: Jarrid Trudeau, Kristoff Cigars
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On Episode 240, Jarrid Trudeau, Executive Vice President of Kristoff Cigars returns to the Prime Time Show as our special guest. 2022 is looking like a busy year for Kristoff and we will catch up with Jarrid on all of the happenings. Plus, we will talk to Jarrid about his new role as a member […]