On Special Edition 99, the one and only Nick Perdomo, President of Perdomo Cigars, is back. There are a lot of exciting things going on at Perdomo and we’ll catch up on these things with Nick. Following the interview with Nick, Bear and Coop look back at some of the decade’s most successful products (and […]
Prime Time Episode 187: Armand Assante
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Tonight we welcome as our special guest iconic screen actor Armand Assante. Armand’s not just a fan of cigars, he’s also in the cigar business. Tonight we’ll chronicle Armand’s journey as both a cigar enthusiast and a cigar brand owner. We’ll also get some insights into the next project he is tackling in the world […]
Live from the TPE 21 with How Bout That Cigar
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We are proud to bring to you a very special broadcast done in conjunction with our friends at How Bout That Cigar (HBTC). We will be talking to HBTC’s Matt Tye and Garret Robinson who are on the Trade Show floor at Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) 2021. While Cigar Coop could not be there in […]
Prime Time Episode 186: George Brightman
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Tonight we welcome one of the industry legends in the business – George Brightman! George has seen it and done it all in the cigar industry; and has met a lot of players. Tonight we will recap George’s journey in the cigar industry and get his thoughts on the industry in general. I’m sure there […]
Prime Time Jukebox Episode 37: Out of the Comfort Zone #2
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On Episode 37, Dave and Coop have issued another “Out of the Comfort Zone” challenge. For this challenge, Dave and Coop challenge other on their taste and music and attempt to take each other out of their comfort zones. Each has provided the other a list of artists that the other is probably not familiar […]
Quesada Corner May 2021: Quesada 1974
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Our Quesada Corner is a series where each month we highlight a different Quesada product. We go through the history, background, and impressions of the product. This month we feature the Quesada 1974. Due to age restrictions, please click on “Watch on YouTube” to watch.
Prime Time Episode 185: Jimmy Miudo, Quality Importers
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It’s been a while since we have put accessories in the spotlight, and tonight we are joined by Jimmy Miudo of Quality Importers as our special guest. Jimmy is the Vice President of Product Design and Marketing for Quality Importers and oversees a host of brands. We’ll discuss Jimmy’s history in the business and talk […]
Prime Time Special Edition 98: Miguel Schoedel, Crowned Heads
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On Special Edition 98, we are proud to welcome Miguel Schoedel, National Sales Manager of Crowned Heads, as our special guest. There is a lot going on at Crowned Heads and we’ll get an update from Miguel as we head into the busy summer release season. Plus we will have our “One Must Go” and […]
Prime Time Jukebox Episode 36: Album Archaeology #5: London Calling, The Clash
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Prime Time Jukebox Episode 36 features our fifth installment of our Album Archaeology Series. On this episode, we are joined by Cigar Dojo’s Eric Guttormson to break down The Clash’s landmark album London Calling. Much like an archaeologist digs and hunts for gems, on Album Archaeology we dig into the London Calling album. We go […]
Prime Time Episode 184: Manuel Quesada, Quesada Cigars
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We kick off the fifth year of the Prime Time Show and are honored to welcome in one of the legends of the industry – Manuel Quesada. The Quesadas have a rich history in the cigar industry and tonight Don Manuel will take us through the journey of his family. This will be an interview […]