Each Saturday morning, I have the opportunity to co-host KMA Talk Radio with Abe Dababneh, Alex Tavella, and Paul DeGrocco. I also produce the cigar news segment for the show. Our format is free-form, where we talk cigars and other newsworthy topics. The following is Episode 488 which aired on February 25, 2023. I was […]
Prime Time Episode 257: Nicholas Melillo, Foundation Cigar Company
William Cooper Podcast No Comments Developing Palates, Foundation Cigar Company, Podcast, Prime Time Show
For Episode 257, Nicholas Melillo “aka Nick R Agua” returns to Prime Time. Nick had a huge year in 2022 with several new releases and we will catch up on the happenings with Nick. In addition, we will have our Cattle Baron Steak Question of the Day, Alec Bradley Live True, and Tabacalera USA Ties […]
Prime Time Episode 256: Pete Johnson, Tatuaje Cigars
William Cooper Podcast No Comments Developing Palates, Podcast, Prime Time Show, Tatuaje
For Episode 256, the one and only Pete Johnson of Tatuaje Cigars is our special guest. We will catch up with Pete on the year 2022 for Tatuaje, get some insights into the 20th anniversary of the company, and catch up on some industry topics. In addition, we will have our Cattle Baron Steak Question […]
Prime Time Episode 255: Luis & Alec Cuevas, Casa Cuevas Cigars
William Cooper Podcast No Comments Casa Cuevas, Developing Palates, Podcast, Prime Time Show
On Episode 255, we welcome back the father and son team of Luis & Alec Cuevas of Casa Cuevas Cigars. Recently Casa Cuevas Cigars has released its latest cigar, Sangre Nueva. This is a cigar project that was spearheaded by 5th generation cigar maker Alec Cuevas. We will smoke this cigar and get the story […]
Prime Time Episode 254: Juan Lopez, Gurkha Cigars
William Cooper Podcast No Comments Developing Palates, Gurkha, Podcast, Prime Time Show, Sindicato
On Episode 254, we kick off the 2023 season of Prime Time and welcome the one and only Juan Lopez of Gurkha Cigars. Juan is always an entertaining and informative guest. We will catch up with Juan and all things Gurkha. Plus, we will also have our Alec Bradley Live True, Cattle Baron, Dunbarton Tobacco […]
Prime Time Episode 253: Tim Wong
William Cooper Podcast No Comments Developing Palates, Pier 28, Podcast, Prime Time Show
On Episode 253, we bring back a Christmas tradition and welcome back Tim Wong. Whether its his own brand or brokering some of the industry’s hottest brands, Tim is a wealth of knowledge and tonight we catch up with him. We will also have our Alec Bradley Live True, Cattle Baron, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust […]
Prime Time Episode 252: Oliver Nivaud, United Cigars
William Cooper Podcast No Comments Developing Palates, Podcast, Prime Time Show, Selected Tobacco, United Cigar
On Episode 252, we welcome back Oliver Nivaud of United Cigars as our special guest. It’s been a huge year for United – for their own brands and the brands they are partnering with. Tonight we will get the details of what’s been happening with United. Plus we will have our Alec Bradley Live True, Cattle […]
Prime Time Episode 251: Brian Motola and Sébastien Decoppet, Cavalier Genève
William Cooper Podcast No Comments Cavalier Geneve, Developing Palates, Podcast, Prime Time Show
On Episode 251, we welcome Brian Motola and Sebastien Decoppet of Cavalier Genève as our special guests broadcasting from Honduras and Switzerland respectively. 2022 has almost been quite a busy year for Cavalier and tonight we will also catch up on all of the happenings around their factory, new distribution center, and product innovation. We […]
Prime Time Episode 250: Charlie Minato, Halfwheel
William Cooper Podcast No Comments Developing Palates, Halfwheel, Podcast, Prime Time Show
Tonight we celebrate Episode 250, and to mark this milestone we have Charlie Minato co-founder of Halfwheel as our special guest. If you know Charlie, there isn’t a major news story in the cigar industry he is not on top of – and tonight we’ll get his thoughts and perspectives on plenty of items in […]
Prime Time Jukebox Episode 92: The 2023 Dedications Show
William Cooper Podcast No Comments Cigar Jukebox, Crowned Heads, Podcast, Prime Time Jukebox
An annual tradition continues Prime Time Jukebox, the Dedications Show for 2023 The Dedications Show was started by Dave Burck on Cigar Jukebox. Each year, listeners would get the opportunity to submit a dedication song in honor of a loved one or someone special who has passed away. A tradition on the Dedications Show is […]