Today, we bring to you live commentary as Cigar Aficionado’s continues to unveil its 2021 Top 25 list. We will make some early projections and then do some post-game as CA reveals cigars #7, #6, and #5. Note: Due to Age Restrictions, you may have to click on “Watch on YouTube” > References Prime Time […]
Live from the Library: The 2021 CA Top 25 Reveal – Day One (1/10/21)
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Today, we bring to you live commentary as Cigar Aficionado’s reveals the first cigars for its 2021 Top 25 list. We will make some early projections and then do some post-game as CA reveals cigars #10, #9, and #8. Note: Due to Age Restrictions, you may have to click on “Watch on YouTube” References […]
Prime Time Special Edition 113: The Unofficial CA Top 25 Pre-Game Show 2021
William Cooper Podcast No Comments Cigar Aficionado, Cigar Coop, El Oso Fumar, Espinosa, Podcast, Prime Time Special Edition, The Smoking Syndicate
It’s bracketology meets the cigar industry. Tonight on Special Edition 113, it’s one of our most popular annual shows we do as we do our unofficial preview what to expect on the Cigar Aficionado Top 25 this year. This year, Bear and I will be joined by Ben Lee, Erron Nielsen, and Hector Alfonso Sr. […]
Prime Time Special Edition 112: Bradley Rubin, Alec Bradley Cigar Co.
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Tonight we put a wrap on 2021 and we welcome back Bradley Rubin of Alec Bradley Cigar Company. There is a lot going on with Alec Bradley including the return of the Trilogy and success of the Kintsugi. We’ll catch up on those things and all of the other happenings at Alec Bradley. Finally, we […]
Prime Time Jukebox Episode 59: In Memoriam – 2021
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As we put a close on 2021, tonight we look back and reflect on the careers and contributions of many artists who passed away in 2021. (Note this episode was recorded before the passing of cigar journalist Frank Seltzer) We will also touch base on Bruce Springsteen selling his music catalog, Dave’s Top 50 list, […]
Prime Time Jukebox Episode 58: 2022 Grammy Awards Preview
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The Grammy Awards are scheduled for Monday January 31, 2022 and the nominations are out. On Episode 58, we take a look at the key categories and who the nominees are, then decide who we want to win and who we thin think the Grammys will pick. We also pay homage to the late Michael […]
Prime Time Episode 212: Brian Desind, Privada Cigar Club
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Brian Desind has shaken things up in the world of Cigar of the Month clubs. Tonight, we are honored to have Brian as our special guest on Episode 212 of the Prime Time Show. We’ll cover Brian’s journey, the emergence of Privada Cigar Club, and some of the controversy that has happened along the way. […]
Prime Time Special Edition 111: Everyday Cigars & Humidor Staples
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ne of the biggest questions we get asked on the Cigar Coop team is “what cigars do you smoke on an everyday basis.?” Tonight we will go through some recommendations of cigars you can enjoy on a regular basis as well as some value and luxury cigars that are humidor staples. We also have our […]
Prime Time Episode 211: Industry Panel #10: Abe Dababneh, David Garofalo & Jeff Borysiewicz (and some thoughts)
William Cooper Podcast No Comments Corona Cigar Company, Developing Palates, Florida Sun Grown Tobacco, Podcast, Prime Time Show, Smoke Inn, Two Guys Smoke Shop
You have asked for a retailer show. On Episode 211, you are getting one like no other one before. “Honest Abe Dababneh” of Smoke Inn, David Garofalo of Two Guys Smoke Shop, and Jeff Borysiewicz of Corona Cigar Company join us for what is Industry Panel #10. These three gentlemen have build up three massive […]
Prime Time Jukebox Episode 57: Two Year Anniversary Show: Two Mikes – A Cigar Hustler’s Podcast
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On this show we celebrate the second anniversary of the Prime Time Jukebox. To celebrate, we bring two guests named Mike – Mike Szczepankiewicz and Mike Palmer, from the A Cigar Hustler’s Podcast. Keeping to the theme of two, on this show we will look at some of our favorite second albums from some our […]