For Episode 205, we welcome Leonor “Leo” Abzaradel, the CEO of Nova Cigars. Leo has a very unique journey in the cigar industry and we will talk about how she got to Nova Cigars, and then learn more about Nova Cigars and some of the unique things the company is doing. In addition we will […]
Prime Time Episode 203: Luis & Alec Cuevas, Casa Cuevas Cigars
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For Episode 203, we’ll talk Casa Cuevas as we welcome back Luis Cuevas Jr. and his son Alec to the show. While Casa Cuevas is a brand that has been on the market a few years, the Cuevas family has five generations in the cigar business. Most recently, the fifth generation was added when Luis’ […]
Announcement: Prime Time Episode 204 – Peter Gross, ATL Cigars
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For Episode 204, we welcome Peter Gross of ATL Cigars to our program. ATL Cigars is a brand that has been gaining traction in the southeast, and recently the company has struck a partnership with Tabacalera Pichardo to produce their latest cigar. We’ll look at Peter’s journey in the cigar business and find out all […]
Announcement: Prime Time Episode 203: Luis & Alec Cuevas, Casa Cuevas Cigars
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For Episode 203, we’ll talk Casa Cuevas as we welcome back Luis Cuevas Jr. and his son Alec to the show. While Casa Cuevas is a brand that has been on the market a few years, the Cuevas family has five generations in the cigar business. Most recently, the fifth generation was added when […]
Prime Time Episode 202: Juan Cancel & Kevin Keithan, Protocol Cigars
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For Episode 202, we welcome back the Protocol Boys – Juan Cancel & Kevin Keithan. Protocol Cigars was launched in 2015 and has adopted a theme of law enforcement under its branding. Today the company has built a portfolio with something for everyone and with some highly acclaimed cigars – and all with a loyal […]
Prime Time Episode 201: Hostos Fernandez Quesada, Tabacalera La Isla
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For Episode 201, we welcome Hostos Quesada Fernandez of Tabacalera La Isla as our special guest. Many people know Hostos from his work at Quesada Cigars, where he spent many years behind the scenes at the factory. Late last year, Hostos opened his own factory – Tabacalera La Isla. We’ll talk to Hostos about this […]
Announcement: Prime Time Episode 202 – Juan Cancel & Kevin Keithan, Protocol Cigars
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For Episode 202, we welcome back the Protocol Boys – Juan Cancel & Kevin Keithan. Protocol Cigars was launched in 2015 and has adopted a theme of law enforcement under its branding. Today the company has built a portfolio with something for everyone and with some highly acclaimed cigars – and all with a loyal […]
Prime Time Episode 200: Cory Bappert, Oliva Cigar Company
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Tonight we celebrate our 200th Episode of the Prime Time Show – and we welcome in the CEO of Oliva Cigar Company, Cory Bappert. Cory’s got an interesting journey as he moved into the CEO role for one of the iconic premium cigar brands in the industry and we’ll talk to him about that. Plus […]
Prime Time Jukebox Episode 48: The Beastie Boys Show
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On Episode 48, we are joined again by John “Cigar Surgeon” McTavish of Developing Palates to discuss one of the most innovative bands over the past 35 years, the Beastie Boys. We will take a look at the career of the Beastie Boys and discuss the impact they had had on music. Plus, we will go over […]
Announcement: Prime Time Episode 201 – Hostos Fernandez Quesada, Tabacalera La Isla
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For Episode 201, we welcome Hostos Quesada Fernandez of Tabacalera La Isla as our special guest. Many people know Hostos from his work at Quesada Cigars, we he spent many years behind the scenes at the factory. Late last year, Hostos opened his own factory – Tabacalera La Isla. We’ll talk to Hostos about […]