Prime Time Show Episode Archives

Prime Time Show Episode Archives

Season 1 (2017)

Episode 1 (4/13/17): Casey Haugen, Crux Cigar Company
Episode 2 (4/20/17): Hector Alfonso, Espinosa Cigars
Episode 3 (4/27/17): Danny Vazquez, Barocoa Cigar Company (Special Co-Host)
Episode 4 (5/04/17): Big Tuna and Yellow Snapper – The Cuban Show
Episode 5 (5/11/17): Matt Booth, Room 101 Brand
Episode 6 (5/18/17): Fred Rewey (Nomad Cigar Company), John Reiner (Special Co-Host)
Episode 7 (5/25/17):  Enrique Sanchez Icaza, 1502 Cigars
Episode 8 (6/1/17): James Brown, Black Label Trading Co / Black Works Studio
Episode 9 (6/8/17): Riste Ristevski, JSK Cigars, Tom Person (Special Co-Host)
Episode 10 (6/15/17): Deliberations and Steak
Episode 11 (6/22/17): Claudio Sgroi, Mombacho Cigars
Episode 12 (6/29/17): Juan Cancel and Bill Ives, Cubariqueño Cigar Company
Episode 13 (7/5/17-Weds): Skip Martin, RoMa Craft Tobac
Episode 14 (7/20/17): Tim Cavenagh and Justin Gao Mathson Hansen, Alpha Cigar Company
Episode 15 (7/27/17): Paul Stulac, Paul Stulac Cigars
Episode 16 (8/3/17): Bryan Mussard, Cattle Baron Cigars
Episode 17 (8/17/17): Kevin Schweitzer, Vintage Rockefeller Cigar Group
Episode 18 (8/24/17): Robert Holt, Southern Draw Cigars
Episode 19 (8/31/17): Charlie Minato, Halfwheel
Episode 20 (9/7/17): Tom Lazuka, Asylum Cigars
Episode 21 (9/14/17): Nate McIntyre, Miami Cigar and Company
Episode 22 (9/21/17): Ryan Fralling, Island Lifestyle Importers
Episode 23 (9/28/17): Jack Toraño, General Cigar Company
Episode 24 (10/5/17): Enrique Seijas, Matilde Cigars
Episode 25 (10/12/17): Chris Topper, Topper Cigars
Episode 26 (10/19/17): Juan Martinez, Joya de Nicaragua
Episode 27 (10/26/17): Fabien Ziegler, Drew Estate
Episode 28 (11/2/17): Live from La Zona Palooza!
Episode 29 (11/9/17): Jeff Borysiewicz, FSG /Corona Cigar Company *8pm Eastern Time*
Episode 30 (11/16/17): Ian Reith, Dapper Cigars
Episode 31 (11/21/17): Oliver Nivaud, United Cigars *Tuesday Show*
Episode 32 (11/30/17): Carson Serino, Serino Cigar Company
Episode 33 (12/5/17): The 2017 Cigar Aficionado Top 25 Pre-Game Analysis *Tuesday Show*
Episode 34 (12/14/17): Ram Rodriguez, El Artista
Episode 35 (12/21/17): Nicholas Melillo, Foundation Cigar Company
Episode 36 (12/28/17): Danny Vazquez, RoMa Craft Tobac

Season 2 (2018)

Episode 37 (1/4/18): Charlie and Jack Torano
Episode 38 (1/11/18): Ernesto Padilla, Padilla Cigar Company
Episode 39 (1/18/18): Mike Bellody, MLB Cigar Ventures
Episode 40 (1/25/18): Miguel Schoedel, Crowned Heads
Episode 41 (2/8/18): Andre Farkas, Viaje Cigars
Episode 42 (2/15/18): Nick Syris, LH Cigars
Episode 43 (2/22/18): Lawrence Miltenberger, Cubanacan Cigars
Episode 44 (3/1/18): Michael Giannini, Ben Winokur, and Jason Carignan, Ventura Cigar Company
Episode 45 (3/8/18): Mo Maali, Patina Cigars
Episode 46 (3/15/18): Steven Bailey, Cornelius & Anthony
Episode 47 (3/29/18): Master Sensei, Cigar Dojo
Episode 48 (4/5/18): Tony Bellato, La Barba Cigars
Episode 49 (4/12/18): One Year Anniversary Show Celebrating Avo’s 30th Anniversary, Live from Tampa Florida
Episode 50 (4/19/18): Dean Parsons, Epic Cigars
Episode 51 (5/3/18): Steve Saka, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust
Episode 52 (5/10/18): Juan Lopez, Gurkha Cigars
Episode 53 (5/17/18): Drew Estate Barnsmoker Pre-Game Show w/ Jeff Borysiewicz, Live from Corona Cigar Co in Orlando Florida
Episode 54 (5/31/18): Juan Cancel and Bill Ives, Cubariqueño Cigar Company
Episode 55 (6/7/18): Scott Weeks, Recluse Cigar Company
Episode 56 (6/14/18): All-Star Industry Panel Discussion w/ Hector Alfonso, Skip Martin, and Steve Saka
Episode 57 (6/21/18): The 2018 IPCPR Prime Time Pre-Game
Episode 58 (6/28/18): Dion Giolito, Illusione Cigars
Episode 59 (7/5/18): The 2018 IPCPR Prime Time Pre-Game All Star Media Panel
Episode 60 (7/26/18): Terence Reilly, Aganorsa Leaf – Lost Episode
Episode 61 (8/2/18): Matt Booth, Room 101 Cigars
Episode 62 (8/9/18): Fred Rewey, Nomad Cigar Company
Episode 63 (8/16/18): Nate McIntyre, Miami Cigar & Company
Episode 64 (8/23/18): Justo Eiroa, JRE Tobacco Co.
Episode 65 (9/6/18): Hand-Rolled
Episode 66 (9/13/18) Terence Reilly, Aganorsa Leaf
Episode 67 (9.20/18): Willy Herrera, Drew Estate
Episode 68 (9/27/18): Saka/Garafolo – The Panel Discussion
Episode 69 (10/4/18): The Camacho Show
Episode 70 (10/11/18): Brady Hayek, Jeremy Jack Cigars
Episode 71 (10/18/18): José Blanco, E.P. Carrillo
Episode 72 (10/25/18): Alec and Bradley Rubin, Alec Bradley Cigars
Episode 73 (11/1/18): Live from La Zona Palooza 2018
Episode 74 (11/8/18): All Star Media Panel
Episode 75 (11/15/18) Robert Caldwell, Caldwell Cigar Company
Episode 76 (12/16/18) The CA Top 25 Pre-Game Show 2018
Episode 77 (12/13/18): Pete Johnson, Tatuaje Cigars
Episode 78 (12/20/18) Klaas Pieter Kelner, Davidoff Cigars
Episode 79 (12/27/18): Tim Wong, Pier 28 Premium Cigars (Live in the Ventura Cigar Company Studio)

Season 3 (2019)

Episode 80 (1/3/19): James Brown, Black Label Trading Company
Episode 81 (1/10/19): Ian Reith, Dapper Cigar Company
Episode 82 (1/17/19): Cigar of the Year Panel Discussion
Episode 83 (1/31/19): Jarrid Trudeau, Kristoff Cigars
Episode 84 (2/7/19): All Star Media Panel #3
Episode 85 (2/21/19): Zev Kaminetsky, Agio Cigars
Episode 86 (2/28/19)  Sam Leccia, Leccai Tobacco/Stogie Bird
Episode 87 (3/7/19): Riste Ristevski, JSK Cigars
Episode 88 (3/14/19): Michael Giannini, Ventura Cigar Company
Episode 89 (3/28/19): Robert Holt, Southern Draw Cigars
Episode 90 (4/4/19): Eddy Guerra, Altadis U.S.A.
Episode 91 (4/11/19): Kyle Gellis, Waroed Cigars
Episode 92 (4/18/19): Pedro Gomez, Drew Estate
Episode 93 (5/2/19): All Star Media Panel #4
Episode 94 (5/9/19): All Star Media Panel #5
Episode 95 (5/16/19): Florida Barn Smoker Pre-Game Show 2019 with Jeff-Borysiewicz
Episode 96 (5/23/19): Justin Andrews, General Cigar Company
Episode 97 (5/30/19): Industry Panel #4 w/ Terence Reilly and Fred Rewey
Episode 98 (6/6/19) IPCPR 2019 Pre-Game: All-Star Media Panel #6
Episode 99 (6/13/19): IPCPR 2019 Pre-Game – Industry Panel 5 with Saka, Martin and Alfonso
Episode 100 (6/20/19): IPCPR 2019 Pre-Game – The Big Board
Episode 101 (7/11/19): Mike Szczepankiewicz
Episode 102 (7/18/19): Industry Panel #6 – Miguel Schoedel and Jack Toraño
Episode 103 (7/25/19): Juan Martinez, Joya de Nicaragua
Episode 104 (8/1/19): Alan Rubin, Alec Bradley Cigars
Episode 105 (8/8/19): Rafael Nodal, Tabacalera USA & Boutique Blends
Episode 106 (8/15/19): All-Star Media Panel #7
Episode 107 (8/29/19): Luis Cuevas Jr., Casa Cuevas Cigars
Episode 108 (9/5/19): Nick Perdomo, Perdomo Cigars
Episode 109 (9/12/19): Industry Panel #7: with Skip Martin & Honest Abe
Episode 110 (9/19/19): Francisco Batista, Royal Agio Cigars
Episode 111 (9/26/19): Erik Wentworth, Hammer + Sickle
Episode 112 (10/3/19): Lars Tetens, Lars Tetens Brans
Episode 113 (10/10/19): Sébastien Decoppet, Cavalier Geneve
Episode 114 (10/17/19): Casey Haugen, Crux Cigars
Episode 115 (10/24/19): Jonathan Carney, La Flor Dominicana
Episode 116 (11/7/19): Live from La Zona Palooza 2019
Episode 117 (11/14/19): All Star Media Panel #8
Episode 118 (11/21/19): Benjamin Holt, Dissident Cigars
Episode 119 (12/5/19): The CA Top 25 Pre-Game Show 2019
Episode 120 (12/12/19): Indiana Ortez
Episode 121 (12/19/19): Kurt Kendall, 7-20-4 Cigars
Episode 122 (12/26/19): Tim Wong, Pier 28 Cigars

Season 4 (2020)

Episode 123 (1/9/20): Matt Booth, Room101 Cigars
Episode 124 (1/16/20): Scott Pearce, Premium Cigar Association
Episode 125 (1/23/20): Industry Panel #8: 2019 Cigar of the Year Lists
Episode 126 (2/6/20): Spencer Drake, La Familia Robaina
Episode 127 (2/13/20): Reinier Lorenzo, HVC Cigars
Episode 128 (3/5/20): Henderson Ventura
Episode 129 (3/12/20): Glenn Wolfson, Drew Estate
Episode 130 (3/19/20): Charlie Minato, Halfwheel
Episode 131 (3/26/20): All Star Media Panel #9
Episode 132 (4/2/20): Luciano Meirelles, ACE Prime
Episode 133 (4/9/20): Three Year Anniversary Show with Pete Johnson, Tatuaje Cigars
Episode 134 (4/16/20): Michael Cappellini, Toscano Cigars
Episode 135 (4/23/20): Sean Williams, General Cigar Company
Episode 136 (4/30/20): Jonathan Drew, Drew Estate
Episode 137 (5/7/20): Nick Perdomo, Perdomo Cigars
Episode 138 (5/14/20): Jeff Borysiewicz, FSG /Corona Cigar Company
Episode 139 (5/21/20): Scott Pearce, Premium Cigar Association
Episode 140 (5/28/20): Eduardo Fernandez and Terence Reilly, Aganorsa Leaf
Episode 141 (6/4/20): Laurel Tilley, General Cigar Company
Episode 142 (6/11/20): Erik Espinosa, Espinosa Cigars
Episode 143 (6/18/20): Manuel Inoa, La Aurora Cigars
Episode 144 (6/25/20): Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Jr., E.P. Carrillo
Episode 145 (7/2/20): Rafael Nodal, Tabacalera USA & Boutique Blends
Episode 146 (7/9/20): Glen Case, Kristoff Cigars
Episode 147 (7/16/20): Ed Lahmann, General Cigar Company
Episode 148 (7/23/20): Virtual Trade Show 2020
Episode 149 (7/30/20): Steve Abbot, General Cigar Company
Episode 150 (8/6/20): George Rico, Gran Habano Cigars
Episode 151 (8/13/20): Rick Rodriguez, General Cigar Company
Episode 152 (8/20/20): Abe Dababneh
Episode 153 (8/27/20): Andre Farkas, Viaje Cigars
Episode 154 (9/3/20): Media Panel #10
Episode 155 (9/10/20): Juan Cancel & Kevin Keithan, Protocol Cigars
Episode 156 (9/17/20): Santana Diaz, Pure Aroma Cigars
Episode 157 (9/24/20): Adrian Acosta, The Cigar Culture
Episode 158 (10/1/20): Luis Falto, Falto Cigars
Episode 159 (10/8/20): Oliver Nivaud, United Cigars
Episode 160 (10/15/20): Jeremiah Meerapfel
Episode 161 (10/22/20): Robert Holt, Southern Draw Cigars
Episode 162 (10/29/20): Jean-Michel Louis, De Los Reyes Cigars
Episode 163 (11/5/20): Steve Saka, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust
Episode 164 (11/12/20): Carlos “Carlito” Fuente Jr., Arturo Fuente Cigars
Episode 165 (11/19/20): Dylan Austin, Davidoff Americas
Episode 166 (12/3/20): Michael Herklots
Episode 167 (12/10/20): Tony Barrios, Stallone Cigars
Episode 168 (12/17/20): Omar Fernandez, AJ Fernandez Cigars

Season 5 (2021)

Episode 169 (1/7/21): James Brown, Oveja Negra Brands
Episode 170 (1/14/21): Nicholas Melillo, Foundation Cigar Company
Episode 171 (1/21/21): Abe Dababneh
Episode 172 (1/28/21): Matt Booth, Room101 Cigars
Episode 173 (2/4/21): Industry Panel #9: 2020 Cigar of the Year Lists
Episode 174 (2/11/21): Micky Pegg, All Saints Cigars
Episode 175 (2/18/21): Jason Lois, Veritas Cigars
Episode 176 (2/25/21): Juan Martinez, Joya de Nicaragua
Episode 177 (3/4/21):  Billy & Gus Fakih, Artesano Del Tobacco
Episode 178 (3/11/21): Terence Reilly, Aganorsa Leaf
Episode 179 (3/18/21): Jeffrey Amendola & Chris Monaco, Amendola Family Cigar Co.
Episode 180 (3/25/21): Alan Rubin, Alec Bradley Cigar Co.
Episode 181 (4/1/21): The Name Council – Session #1
Episode 182 (4/8/21): Juan Lopez, Gurkha Cigars
Episode 183 (4/15/21): Four Year Anniversary Show – Deliberations with Steve Saka
Episode 184 (4/22/21): Manuel Quesada, Quesada Cigars
Episode 185 (4/29/21): Jimmy Miudo, Quality Importers
Episode 186 (5/6/21): George Brightman
Episode 187 (5/13/21): Armand Assante
Episode 188 (5/20/21): Luciano Meirelles, ACE Prime
Episode 189 (5/27/21): Jeff Borysiewicz
Episode 190 (6/3/21): George Brightman, Part Two
Episode 191 (6/10/21): Scott Pearce, Premium Cigar Association
Episode 192 (6/17/21): Media Panel #11 – PCA 2021
Episode 193 (6/24/21): Virtual Trade Expo Day One
Episode 194 (7/1/21): Virtual Trade Expo Day Two
Episode 195 (7/22/21): Impromptu PCA Post Game Discussion
Episode 196 (7/29/21): Eddie Ortega, Ortega Cigars
Episode 197 (8/5/21): Abe Flores, PDR Cigars
Episode 198 (8/19/21): José Blanco, Arturo Fuente
Episode 199 (8/26/21): Dan Thompson, Micallef Cigars
Episode 200 (9/2/21): Cory Bappert, Oliva Cigar Company
Episode 201 (9/9/21): Hostos Fernandez Quesada, Tabacalera La Isla
Episode 202 (9/16/21): Juan Cancel & Kevin Keithan, Protocol Cigars
Episode 203 (9/30/21): Luis & Alec Cuevas, Casa Cuevas Cigars
Episode 204 (10/7/21): Leroy & Janelle Lamar and Peter Gross of ATL Cigar Co
Episode 205 (10/14/21): Leonor Abzaradel, Nova Cigars
Episode 206 (10/21/21): Jeremy McDonald, Wildfire Cigar Company
Episode 207 (10/28/21): Brad Winstead, Casa de Montecristo
Episode 208 (11/4/21): Kevin Schweitzer, Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigar Group
Episode 209 (11/11/21): Rafael Nodal, Tabacalera USA
Episode 210 (11/18/21): Gerard Abajain, Jake Wyatt Cigar Company
Episode 211 (12/2/21): Industry Panel #10: Abe Dababneh, David Garofalo & Jeff Borysiewicz
Episode 212 (12/9/21): Brian Desind, Privada Cigar Club
Episode 213 (12/16/21): Jeff Haugen, Crux Cigars
Episode 214 (12/30/21): Pete Johnson, Tatuaje Cigars

Season 6 (2022)

Episode 215 (1/6/22): Antonio Lam, Reinado Cigars
Episode 216 (1/13/22): Carson Serino, Serino Cigar Company
Episode 217 (1/20/22): Nick Syris, LH Cigars
Episode 218 (2/3/22): Jonas Santana, Blackbird Cigars
Episode 219 (2/10/22): Ian Reith, Dapper Cigar Company
Episode 220 (2/17/22): Daniel Marshall
Episode 221 (3/3/22): Jay Davis
Episode 222 (3/10/22): Tony Bellatto
Episode 223 (3/23/22): Media Panel #12
Episode 224 (4/7/22): Five Year Anniversary Show w/ Special Guest Justin Andrews
Episode 225 (4/27/22): Aric Bey, Black Star Line Cigars
Episode 226 (5/5/22): Alex Svenson
Episode 227 (5/12/22): Jeff Borysiewicz
Episode 228 (5/19/22): Terence Reilly, Aganorsa Leaf
Episode 229 (5/26/22): Luciano Meirelles, ACE Prime
Episode 230 (6/2/22): Steve Saka, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust
Episode 231 (6/9/22): Scott Pearce, Premium Cigar Association
Episode 232 (6/16/22): Media Panel #13 – PCA 2022 PreGame Edition
Episode 233 (6/23/22): 2022 Virtual Trade Expo Day One
Episode 234 (6/30/22): 2022 Virtual Trade Expo Day Two
Episode 235 (7/21/22): Eddy Guerra, Davidoff of Geneva
Episode 236 (7/28/22): Jared Michaeli, Favilli Cigars
Episode 237 (8/4/22): Claudio Sgroi, CST Consulting
Episode 238 (8/18/22): Reinier Lorenzo, HVC Cigars
Episode 239 (9/1/22): Prime Time Episode 239: Manolo Santiago, Jamie Baer and Serge Bolling; Casa 1910 Cigars
Episode 240 (9/8/22): Jarrid Trudeau, Kristoff Cigars
Episode 241 (9/15/22): Matt Booth, Room101 Cigars
Episode 242 (9/22/22): Michael Giannini & Joe Gro, Quality Importers Trading Co
Episode 243 (9/29/22): Tim Ozgener, Ozgener Family Cigar
Episode 244 (10/6/22): Jonathan Carney, La Flor Dominicana
Episode 245 (10/13/22): The Name Council – Session 2
Episode 246 (10/20/22): Howard Gumbs Jr, Howard G Cigars
Episode 247 (10/27/22): Hector Alfonso Sr, Espinosa Cigars
Episode 248 (11/3/22): Micky Pegg, All Saints Cigars
Episode 249 (11/10/22): Fred Rewey, Illusione Cigars
Episode 250 (12/1/22): Charlie Minato
Episode 251 (12/8/22): Brian Motola and Sébastien Decoppet, Cavalier Genève
Episode 252 (12/15/22): Oliver Nivaud, United Cigars
Episode 253 (12/29/22): Tim Wong

Season 7 (2023)

Episode 254 (1/19/23): Juan Lopez, Gurkha Cigars
Episode 255 (2/2/23): Luis & Alec Cuevas, Casa Cuevas Cigars
Episode 256 (2/9/23): Pete Johnson, Tatuaje Cigars
Episode 257 (2/16/23): Nicholas Melillo, Foundation Cigar Company
Episode 258 (3/2/23): Abe Dababneh
Episode 259 (3/9/23): Rob Dietrich, Blackened American Whiskey
Episode 260 (3/23/23): Jeffrey Amendola and Chris Monaco, Amendola Family Cigar Co.
Episode 261 (3/30/23): James Brown, Oveja Negra Brands
Episode 262 (4/6/23): Media Panel #14
Episode 263 (4/13/23): José Blanco, Arturo Fuente
Episode 264 (4/20/23): Justin Andrews, Scandinavian Tobacco Group
Episode 265 (4/27/23): Omar de Frias, Fratello Cigars
Episode 266 (5/4/23): Mo Maali, Patina Cigars
Episode 267 (5/11/23): Jason Wood, Miami Cigar & Company
Episode 268 (5/18/23): Justo Eiroa, JRE Tobacco Co
Episode 269 (5/25/23): Steve Saka, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust
Episode 270 (6/1/23): Juan Lugo & Garret Robinson, Don Doroteo Cigars
Episode 271 (6/8/23): Scott Pearce, Premium Cigar Association
Episode 272 (6/15/23): Media Panel #15 – PCA 2023 Edition
Episode 273 (6/22/23): Virtual Trade Expo 2023 Edition, Day One
Episode 274 (6/29/23): Virtual Trade Expo 2023 Edition, Day Two
Episode 275 (7/20/23): Coach Steve Wilks
Episode 276 (7/27/23): An Phan, Drew Estate
Episode 277 (8/1/23): The Tatuaje NFT Show
Episode 278 (8/10/23): Michael Giordano, Quality Importers Trading Company
Episode 279 (8/17/23): Dan Thompson & Micky Pegg
Episode 280 (8/24/23): Patrick Lagreid, Halfwheel
Episode 281 (8/31/23): Julio Cabrera, Sacrificio Cigars
Episode 282 (9/7/23): Willy Herrera, Drew Estate
Episode 283 (9/21/23): Terence Reilly, Aganorsa Leaf
Episode 284 (10/5/23): Media Panel #16
Episode 285 (10/19/23): Andy Green, Ashton
Episode 286 (10/26/23): Christian Eiroa, C.L.E. Cigar Company
Episode 287 (11/9/23):  Arnold de Serafin, Serafin de Cuba
Episode 288 (11/16/23): Industry Panel #11
Episode 289 (11/30/23): Jarrid Trudeau, Kristoff Cigars
Episode 290 (12/7/23): Les Mann, S.T. Dupont
Episode 291 (12/21/23): Lee Marsh, Stolen Throne Cigars

Season 8 (2024)

Episode 292 (1/4/24): Pete Johnson, Tatuaje Cigars
Episode 293 (1/18/24): Jack Heyer, Davidoff of Geneva
Episode 294 (1/25/24): Norm Hooten & Tim Young, Hooten Young
Episode 295 (2/1/24): Jeff Borysiewicz
Episode 296 (2/8/24): Justin Andrews, Scandinavian Tobacco Group
Episode 297 (2/15/24): Scott Pearce, PCA Executive Director, PCA
Episode 298 (2/29/24): Media Panel #17 – PCA 2024 Edition
Episode 299 (3/7/24): 2024 Virtual Trade Expo Day One
Episode 300 (3/14/24): 2024 Virtual Trade Expo Day Two
Episode 301 (4/4/24): Vlad Stojanov, Somm Cigas
Episode 302 (4/18/24): Seven Year Anniversary Show w/ Klaas Kelner
Episode 303 (5/2/24): Nick Fusco, El Mago Cigars
Episode 304 (5/9/24): Erik Espinosa, Espinosa Cigars
Episode 305 (5/23/24): John Hakim, STG
Episode 306 (5/30/24): Daniel Lance, Domain Cigars

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