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 […]
Announcement: Prime Time Episode 248 – Micky Pegg, All Saints Cigars
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On Episode 248, it’s a World Series edition as welcome Micky Pegg of All Saints Cigars as our special guest. This show will be on as the Astros and Phillies battle it in game 5 of the 2022 World Series. This episode was not planned out like this as we scheduled this show a few […]
Announcement: Prime Time Episode 247 – Hector Alfonso Sr, Espinosa Cigars
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On Episode 247, we are proud to welcome back Hector Alfonso of Espinosa Cigars Espinosa Cigars is having a huge year and Hector will give us the an update on all of the happenings and more. Hector will stick around for our Cattle Baron, Alec Bradley Live True, Sopranos, and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments! […]
Announcement: Prime Time Episode 246: Howard Gumbs Jr, Howard G Cigars
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On Episode 246, we are proud to welcome Howard Gumbs Jr of Howard G Cigars. Howard G Cigars is a newer company based in Orlando, Florida. Howard has been working with American Caribbean Cigars to build his portfolio, and he has a couple of all-Pro Football players who have brands in his portfolio – Ike […]
Prime Time Episode 245: The Name Council – Session #2
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On Episode 245, The Name Council reconvenes for its second session. This time the Name Council tackles Cigar Brands names – and we will look to see if these brands are truly brands. For this Council Session we are joined by John McTavish of Developing Palates, Eric Guttormson of Cigar Dojo, and Jay Davis of […]
Announcement: Prime Time Episode 244 – Jonathan Carney, La Flor Dominicana
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On Episode 244, we welcome back Jonathan Carney, Vice President of Sales for La Flor Dominicana We will catch up on the happenings at La Flor Dominicana including the company’s auction of the Golden Bull NFT and some of LFD’s latest projects. Plus Plus we will have our Alec Bradley Live True segment, Cattle Baron […]
Announcement: Prime Time Episode 242 – Michael Giannini & 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. If you are a cigar accessories fan, there is something for everybody in the Quality Importers portfolio. In […]
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 […]