Jarrid Trudeau of Kristoff Cigars makes his Prime Time debut for Episode 83!! We’ll get some insights into Kristoff and Jarrid’s background in the cigar industry. In our Debonaire Ideal segment, we will discuss those “Ed McMahon” characters who have been the right-hand men of the king. Finally, we will wrap it up with some […]
Prime Time Special Edition #46: The Big Game Show 2019 with Jonathan Carney of La Flor Dominicana
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The annual tradition is back. Join us for our annual “Big Game” pre-game show. Once again we have Jonathan Carney, Vice President of Sales of La Flor Dominicana to preview the big matchup between the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams. Jon’s a big New England Patriots fan. La Flor Dominicana is also a […]
Prime Time Episode 82: Cigar of the Year List Panel Discussion
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The 2018 Cigar of the Year list season has come to a close. Tonight, on Prime Time we bring together an industry panel to discuss the good, bad, and the ugly of this list. Join our special guest panelists Skip Martin of RoMa Craft Tobac, Hector Alfonso Sr. of Espinosa Cigars, and John McTavish of […]
Prime Time Special Edition #45: 2018 in Review and Richard Overton
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Special Edition has its first show of 2019. Tonight we look back at the big news stories that hit the cigar industry in 2018. Plus, late last year, America’s Oldest Veteran and cigar enthusiast Richard Overton passed away. We reflect on his life and talk about some of the other people surrounding the industry who […]
Prime Time Episode 81: Ian Reith, Dapper Cigar Company
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2019 continues to roll right along, and this week we welcome back Ian Reith of Dapper Cigar Company. Ian’s doing a lot of exciting things and 2018 was a big year for Ian and Dapper. We will catch up on all the happenings of this up-and-coming brand. In our Debonaire Ideal segment, we will talk […]
Prime Time Episode 80: James Brown, Black Label Trading Company/Black Works Studio
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Happy New Year! We are kicking off 2019 in grand fashion as we’ll welcome the man behind Black Label Trading Company, Black Works Studio, and Fabrica Oveja Negra – James Brown! A lot has happened since we last talked to James – and we will catch up on all of the latest projects and happenings. […]
Prime Time Episode 79: Tim Wong, Pier 28 Premium Cigars
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Prime Time’s December to Remember Rolls on. This week we welcome Tim Wong of Pier 28 Premium Cigars as our special guest. Tim will be in the Ventura Cigar Company studios! We will talk about Tim’s journey in the cigar business – and he wears many hats. Of course, we will focus on his role […]
Prime Time Episode 78: Klaas Pieter Kelner, Davidoff Cigars
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Our Prime Time December to Remember continues and tonight we are honored to welcome Klaas Pieter Kelner of Davidoff as our guest for Episode 78. We will talk about Klaas’ family’s history in the cigar business – as well as talk about the happenings going on at Davidoff. In our Debonaire Ideal segment, we cover […]
Prime Time Special Edition #44: Tom Lazuka, Asylum Cigars
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Special Edition returns tonight as for our 44th installment we welcome back the one and only Tom Lazuka of Asylum Cigars!! We will talk lots of cigars with Tom – especially Asylum and C.L.E. brands. We have a little sports talk with Tom as well. Finally, in our other segment, we will catch up on […]
Prime Time Episode 77: Pete Johnson, Tatuaje Cigars
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Our Prime Time December to Remember continues and tonight we are honored to have the one and only Pete Johnson as our Special Guest for Episode 77. Pete is on for the whole episode as we will cover all things Tatuaje. In our Debonaire Ideal segment we talk earthquakes. Finally, in our Deliberation Segment we […]