For the first time, the story of the premium cigar industry is being told in a motion picture. The film is called “Hand Rolled – A Film About Cigars” and we welcome the directors of the film, Steve Gherebean and Jesse Mariut to Prime Time. We will get some insights into how this project came […]
Prime Time Special Edition #38: Scott Pearce, IPCPR
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On Special Edition #38 we are honored to welcome the Executive Director of the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers Association, Scott Pearce. We will discuss the workings of IPCPR from everything from the legislative efforts to the lightning rod known as the IPCPR Trade Show. It’s an episode you won’t want to miss. Plus, […]
Prime Time Episode 64: Justo Eiroa, JRE Tobacco Co – Live from Tailored Smoke in Charlotte NC
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For Episode 64 of the Prime Time Show, we broadcast from Tailored Smoke in Downtown Charlotte and welcomed Justo Eiroa of JRE Tobacco Company to the show. While Justo’s family is very well-known in the industry, we looked at the unique path Justo took to get to JRE – and of course, discussed the cigars […]
Prime Time Special Edition #37: Quest for the Championship with Jason Lois
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Jason Lois is heading to Croatia to compete in the Cigar Smoking World Championships. He is a former #4 in the world rankings for this competition. Jason will join us on Special Edition tomorrow as we discuss the event and Jason’s quest for the title. Coop and Bear take their stab at smoking a cigar […]
Prime Time Episode 63 Audio: Nate McIntyre, Miami Cigar & Company
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On Episode 63 of the Prime Time Show, we welcome back Nate McIntyre, Marketing Coordinator for Miami Cigar & Company. We catch up on some things happening at Miami Cigar & Company – including the brands of La Aurora, Tatiana, Toscano, and Nestor Miranda. We talk sports rivalries in our Debonaire Ideal segment. Finally, in […]
Prime Time Episode 62: Fred Rewey, Nomad Cigar Company
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Get your bacon and Nomad cigar ready as the one and only Fred Rewey of Nomad Cigar Company will be returning as a special guest of Prime Time! Nomad has a new release about to hit stores called the Nomad Signature, and we will catch up on that and all the happenings at Nomad. It’s […]
Prime Time Episode 61: Matt Booth, Room 101 Cigars
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For Episode 61 Matt Booth returned to Prime Time. While we will catch up on things since his return to the cigar industry as well as his new Room 101 Gin. Remember anything can happen when Boofy comes to Prime Time. On our Debonaire Ideal segment, we discuss what it was like to stay in […]
Prime Time Special Edition #36: The IPCPR Special Edition Post Game
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For Special Edition #36, Bear and Coop are back from covering the IPCPR, and they will share their thoughts on covering it as a team. It was Bear’s first IPCPR, and for Coop it was the first time he had a co-pilot for the coverage. We will talk about how things went for the duo. […]
Prime Time Special Edition #35: Red River Valley Showdown w/ Mel Shah, MBombay Cigars
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It’s the Red River edition of Special Edition as Bear and Coop broadcast from “opposite sides” of the famed Red River… For this episode, Bear and Coop welcome back Mel Shah of MBombay. Mel’s coming into IPCPR with MQBA – one of the most unique cigar lines we have seen in some time. We will […]
Prime Time Episode 59: 2018 IPCPR Prime Time Pre-Game All Star Media Panel
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On Episode 59, we continue our IPCPR Pre-Game as we have an All Start Media Panel! Join Aaron and Coop as they welcome Ben Lee of Stogie Review, John McTavish of Developing Palates, and Tripp Waldrop of Cigar Federation. These are some very experienced IPCPR veterans and we will get some great insights into the show. Plus, we have […]