For Prime Time Episode 157, Adrian Acosta from The Cigar Culture makes his Prime Time Show debut. Adrian’s got a long history in the cigar business – from Nat Sherman in New York, to National Sales Manager at AJ Fernandez, to turning his attention to The Cigar Culture from brokering to education. Tonight we’ll get […]
Prime Time Episode 156: Santana Diaz, Pure Aroma Cigars
William Cooper Podcast No Comments D'Crossier, Developing Palates, Podcast, Prime Time Show, Pure Aroma Cigars
For Prime Time Episode 156, Santana Diaz of Pure Aroma Cigars makes his Prime Time Show debut. Many know Santana as the creator behind the D’Crossier Cigars brand. Now Santana has resurrected the historic Lords of England line – and we’ll get the story behind that as well as recap Santana’s journey in the cigar […]
Prime Time Special Edition 84: Sakaology & the STFU! Sampler Final Exam
William Cooper Podcast No Comments DTT, Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust, ElOsoFumarTakes, Podcast, Prime Time Special Edition
It’s been a while since we have done a conceptual show, but tonight on Prime Time Special Edition 84, we are talking Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. We will smoke the STFU! Sampler – a challenge issued by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Founder Steve Saka to consumers. Since its release, there’s been speculation about whether or […]
Prime Time Episode 155: Juan Cancel and Kevin Keithan, Protocol Cigars
William Cooper Podcast No Comments Cubariqueño Cigar Company, Developing Palates, Podcast, Prime Time Show, Protocol
For Prime Time Episode 155, we welcome the “Protocol Boys”, Juan Cancel and Kevin Keithan of Protocol Cigars back to the show. Protocol Cigars has been quite active in 2020 – they seem to be everywhere! We will catch up Juan and Kevin and get insights into what is going on. We’ll also see what […]
Prime Time Special Edition 83: Nick Perdomo, Perdomo Cigars
William Cooper Podcast No Comments ElOsoFumarTakes, Perdomo, Podcast, Prime Time Special Edition
On Prime Time Special Edition 83, the one and only Nick Perdomo, President of Perdomo Cigars, returns to Prime Time – this time visiting the SE side of the house. It’s been a busy summer for Nick and the Perdomo Army. This includes a very successful launch of the new Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary cigars. […]
Prime Time Jukebox Episode 18: Soundtracks & Scores
William Cooper Podcast No Comments Cigar Jukebox, Drew Estate, Jas Sum Kral, JSK, Kentucky Fire Cured, Podcast, Prime Time Jukebox
For Prime Time Jukebox Episode 18, we turn their attention to Soundtracks and Scores as we recap some of our favorite tunes from the world of cinema and motion pictures! For the cigars during the broadcast, Dave smokes the Drew Estate KFC Swamp Thang, and Coop smokes the JSK Tyrannical Buc Maduro. As always you […]
Prime Time Episode 154: Media Panel #10
William Cooper Podcast No Comments Cigar Dojo, Cigar Hustler, Developing Palates, Podcast, Prime Time Show, Stogie Review
For Prime Time Episode 154, we present our tenth edition of the All-Star Media Panel Tonight’s panelists include Eric Guttormson of Cigar Dojo, Ben Lee of Stogie Review, and Cigar Hustler Mike from A Cigar Hustler’s Podcast. We’ll dive into a host of media topics range from impacts of the pandemic, PCA Talk, and the […]
Prime Time Jukebox Episode 17: The Little Richard Tribute Show with Bear Duplisea
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For Prime Time Jukebox Episode 17, we pay homage to the late, great Little Richard. Bear Duplisea, host of Prime Time Special Edition and #ElOsoFumarTakes joins us as our guest. Bear brings his knowledge of history as we look back at the career – and the music of Little Richard. For the cigars during the […]
Prime Time Episode 153: Andre Farkas, Viaje Cigars
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For Prime Time Episode 153, we are proud to welcome back the one and only Andre Farkas of Viaje Cigars! For the past decade, Viaje continues to lead the charge of the small batch, Microblend movement in the cigar industry. It’s been a couple of years since we have talked to Andre, so there is […]
Prime Time Episode 152: Abe Dababneh
William Cooper Podcast No Comments Developing Palates, KMA Talk Radio, Podcast, Prime Time Show
Tonight, making a return to the Prime Time Show, Abe Dababneh joins us for a full interview. Abe’s the founder and proprietor of the Smoke Inn Cigars retail chain. He’s also involved in a slew of other projects, including being the founder and host of KMA Talk Radio. We’ll dive into Abe’s story and get […]