On June 16, 2017, U.S. President Donald Trump announced he is rolling back several of former President Barack Obama’s directives on Cuba. There were no changes to the current policy that allows bringing Cuban cigars and rum into the United States, however the new Trump directive cracks down on travel and conducting business in Cuba […]
For Episode 11 of the Prime Time Show, we welcome Claudio Sgroi, President and Master Blender of Mombacho Cigars. We learn a little more about Claudio, the brands of Mombacho, and the unique Casa Favilli factory. In our Debonaire Ideal segment, we talk about “Celebrating the Birth of a Child” and in our Deliberation Segment we talk “Spirit of Cigar […]
NOTE: Due to a connectivity issue, we were unable to get our originally scheduled guest, Bryan Mussard of Cattle Baron Cigars on this episode. We apologize for this, and we have rescheduled Bryan for Episode 16 on August 3rd. Thank you for your patience. This week we discuss a variety of industry topics including Ventura’s Acquisition of the Cuba Cigar Factory Company, Royal […]
For Episode 10 of the Prime Time Show, we welcome Bryan Mussard of Cattle Baron Cigars. Bryan comes into the cigar business via the cattle industry – and he’s one of the most influential people in that industry. We will learn how he made his way into the cigar industry and get some insights on the brand. In […]
This week we welcome our special guest Riste Ristevski , the founder of Jas Sum Kral (JSK) Cigars, one of the hottest boutiques out there. Riste takes us through his journey of how he has been able to build his brand in the looming shadow of FDA regulation. In our Debonaire Ideal segment, we talk Arnold Schwarzenegger […]
For Episode 9 of the Prime Time Show, Riste Riatevski – the man behind Jas Sum Kral (a.k.a JSK Cigars) joins us as our special guest. Also, Tom Person joins Will and Aaron as a special guest co-host. It’s been a big year for JSK as this is definitely a company on the rise – and we will […]
For Episode 8 of the Prime Time Show. we welcome our special guest, James Brown – the man behind Black Label Trading Company, Black Works Studio, and the Fabrica Oveja Negra factory. We will catch up on what’s been happening with James and his various projects. In our Debonaire Ideal segment, we will talk “Off-Road Excursions”. Finally, […]
Get ready for Prime Time – the Cigar Industry Podcast for the Cigar Enthusiast. Join Will and Aaron for Episode 8 of the Prime Time Show. This week we welcome our special guest, James Brown, the man behind Black Label Trading Company, Black Works Studio, and the Fabrica oveja Negra factory. We will catch up on what’s been […]
For Episode 7 of the Prime Time Show. we welcome our special guest, the one and only Enrique Sanchez Icaza, the founder and CEO of Global Premium Cigars – makers of the 1502 brand! It will be fun show to relax and enjoy. We will catch up on what’s been happening with 1502. In our […]
Get ready for Prime Time – the Cigar Industry’s podcast! Join Will and Aaron for Episode 7 of the Prime Time Show. This week we welcome our special guest, the one and only Enrique Sanchez Icaza, the founder and CEO of Global Premium Cigars – makers of the 1502 brand! It will be fun segment to relax […]
