Tonight we look at the next generation of cigar makers and compare and contrast styles between the major tobacco countries. We will be joined by Klaas Kelner representing the Dominican Republic and George Rico representing Central America for what promises to be an informative discussion. Plus we will have our “One Must Go” and “Great […]
Prime Time Episode 182: Juan Lopez, Gurkha Cigars
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It’s been a while but we are honored to have Juan Lopez, Vice President of Gurkha Cigars make his return to Prime Time. Juan’s always an entertaining and informative guest, so folks will be in for a real treat as we catch up on all of the happenings of Gurkha and Sindicato Cigars. (Note: Due […]
Prime Time Jukebox Episode 34: The 2021 Dedications Show
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An annual tradition returns to Prime Time Jukebox, the Dedications Show for 2021 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 […]
Prime Time Episode 181: The Name Council – Session #1
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Tonight, we explore naming standards for cigars, and in particular names of vitolas. This was a concept introduced by the folks at Developing Palates, and tonight we will put this to a panel discussion with John McTavish and Seth Geise joining Aaron and Coop for this show. Each of us will be bringing cigars to […]
Prime Time Special Edition 96: The Baseball Show – 2021 Preseason Edition
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Baseball’s back and so is the Prime Time team ready to cover it. Tonight, we bring back our panel of Hector Alfonso of Espinosa Cigars, Miguel Schoedel of Crowned Heads, and Rob Rasmussen of Cigar Dojo as we preview the 2021 Major League Baseball Season. We will examine how Major League Baseball will adjust after […]
Prime Time Episode 180: Alan Rubin, Alec Bradley Cigar Co.
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Alan Rubin, founder and President of Alec Bradley Cigar Company makes his return to the Prime Time Show for Episode 180. We will catch up with Alan on all things happening with Alec Bradley. We’ll discuss scotch with Alan in our Live True segment, and get into some industry talk with him on our Deliberation […]
Prime Time Episode 179: Jeffrey Amendola & Chris Monaco, Amendola Family Cigar Co.
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For Episode 179, we welcome Jeffrey Amendola and Chris Monaco of Amendola Family Cigar Company who will be making their Prime Time debut. Amendola Family Cigar Company has been getting a lot of attraction from many cigar enthusiasts and tonight we’ll dig into Jeff and Chris’ story – which is one of the more unique […]
Prime Time Jukebox Episode 33: Women in Music II – Women’s History Month Edition
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The ladies are back for Prime Time Jukebox Episode 33. In honor of Women’s History Month, Dave and Coop will explore some female artists from both a foundational and contemporary standpoint. We’ll go through some of our favorite female artists and discuss some of our favorite tunes by them. For the cigars during the broadcast, […]
Prime Time Episode 178: Terence Reilly, Aganorsa Leaf
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For Episode 178, the one and only Terence Reilly of Aganorsa Leaf returns! We will catch up with Terence on the latest happenings with Aganorsa Leaf. We will ask Terence our questions in our Live True segment, and do some industry talk in our Deliberations segment. Don’t forget, you can catch us on Google Play Music, iTunes, Podbean, […]
Prime Time Special Edition 95: Carlos “Carlito” Fuente Jr., Cynthia Fuente & José Blanco, Arturo Fuente Cigars
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For Prime Time Special Edition 95, we welcome Carlos “Carlito” Fuente, Cynthia Fuente, and José Blanco of Arturo Fuente Cigars. All three will be pinch-hitting tonight (including Carlito & Jose doing pinch-hitting for a second time). We also will take a look at some really good cigars, but ones that we think could use a […]