On Prime Time Episode 318 we welcome the Senior Management Team of Quality Importers Trading Company. Appearing on tonight’ show from Quality Importers: Michael Giordano, CEO and Founder Alex Goldman, President and COO Michael Giannini, Chief of Customer Engagement Mike Bosewell, Sales Director From September 27, 2024 Noon to October 1, 2024 8pm ET…

On Prime Time Episode 318 we welcome the Senior Management Team of Quality Importers Trading Company. Appearing on tonight’ show from Quality Importers: Michael Giordano, CEO and Founder Alex Goldman, President and COO Michael Giannini, Chief of Customer Engagement Mike Bosewell, Sales Director From September 27, 2024 Noon to October 1, 2024 8pm ET…

On Prime Time Special Edition 165, the one and only Jack Toraño of Espinosa Cigars returns. We’ll have plenty to talk about as Espinosa Cigars continues to grow. Plus, we have our Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigar Group U.S. History segment, Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments. Bear and I will …

On Prime Time Special Edition 165, the one and only Jack Toraño of Espinosa Cigars returns. We’ll have plenty to talk about as Espinosa Cigars continues to grow. Plus, we have our Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigar Group U.S. History segment, Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments. Bear and I will …

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 140, we present Down the Rabbit Hole #6– our 6th installment of this series. The concept works as follows: Dave and Coop start with a familiar song and then go down the path of selecting a song inspired by that song. Each will go through ten iterations of this exercise and choose a song from the inspired previous song …

On Prime Time Episode 317 we welcome Jeremy McDonald of Wildfire Cigar Company as our special guest. Since Jeremy was on back in 2021, a lot has changed and grown Wildfire Cigar Company. We will catch up with Jeremy on what has been happening We will also have our FSG Beef, Alec Bradley Live True, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments. O…

On Prime Time Episode 317 we welcome Jeremy McDonald of Wildfire Cigar Company as our special guest. Since Jeremy was on back in 2021, a lot has changed and grown Wildfire Cigar Company. We will catch up with Jeremy on what has been happening We will also have our FSG Beef, Alec Bradley Live True, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments. O…

On Prime Time Episode 316, we welcome Jonathan Fiant of J. London Cigars as our special guest. We will talk about Jonathan’s journey in the cigar industry and lean about the cigars in his portfolio. We will also have our FSG Beef, Alec Bradley Live True, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments. Our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Delibe…

On Prime Time Episode 316, we welcome Jonathan Fiant of J. London Cigars as our special guest. We will talk about Jonathan’s journey in the cigar industry and lean about the cigars in his portfolio. We will also have our FSG Beef, Alec Bradley Live True, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments. Our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Delibe…

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 139, it’s Oasis + Reunions. The past few weeks have seen a lot of buzz around the Gallagher brothers reuniting bringing Oasis back together here. Tonight Dave and Coop analyze the Oasis reunion, and also talk about some of their favorite Oasis songs. In addition, we discuss reunions in general – namely acts we would lo…

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 139, it’s Oasis + Reunions. The past few weeks have seen a lot of buzz around the Gallagher brothers reuniting bringing Oasis back together here. Tonight Dave and Coop analyze the Oasis reunion, and also talk about some of their favorite Oasis songs. In addition, we discuss reunions in general – namely acts we would lo…

On Prime Time Special Edition 164, we return to Mount Rushmore. This time Coop and Bear are picking cigars from Kristoff Cigars that should take their rightful place on Mount Rushmore We will also examine European premium companies and see what track record they have had in the United States Plus, we have our Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigar Group U.S. …

On Prime Time Special Edition 164, we return to Mount Rushmore. This time Coop and Bear are picking cigars from Kristoff Cigars that should take their rightful place on Mount Rushmore We will also examine European premium companies and see what track record they have had in the United States Plus, we have our Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigar Group U.S. …

Prime Time is back and Anto Mahroukian of JM Tobacco makes his debut tonight on Prime Time Episode 315. JM Tobacco is a family business with an interesting story. We will also have our FSG Beef, Alec Bradley Live True, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments. Our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segment focuses on San Andres…

Prime Time is back and Anto Mahroukian of JM Tobacco makes his debut tonight on Prime Time Episode 315. JM Tobacco is a family business with an interesting story. We will also have our FSG Beef, Alec Bradley Live True, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments. Our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segment focuses on San Andres…

Earlier this year, Micallef followed up the very successful Micallef Black with the Micallef Blue. The Micallef Blue isn’t just a redo of the Black with a different wrapper, the Micallef Blue is a completely different blend. Featuring a San Andrés Sumatra wrapper, the Blue enters a very competitive market of sub-$10 cigars. The vitolas offered are …

Earlier this year, Micallef followed up the very successful Micallef Black with the Micallef Blue. The Micallef Blue isn’t just a redo of the Black with a different wrapper, the Micallef Blue is a completely different blend. Featuring a San Andrés Sumatra wrapper, the Blue enters a very competitive market of sub-$10 cigars. The vitolas offered are …

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 138, we present Down the Rabbit Hole #5 – our 5th installment of this series. The concept works as follows: Dave and Coop start with a familiar song and then go down the path of selecting a song inspired by that song. Each will go through ten iterations of this exercise and choose a song from the inspired previous song…

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 138, we present Down the Rabbit Hole #5 – our 5th installment of this series. The concept works as follows: Dave and Coop start with a familiar song and then go down the path of selecting a song inspired by that song. Each will go through ten iterations of this exercise and choose a song from the inspired previous song…

It's back into the archives as we go back to the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show and talk to Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust founder Steve Saka. This was Steve's third trade show and he'll have plenty to say about the trade show. In addition Steve talked about his 2017 Trade Show releases: Todos Los Dias; Mi Querida Gordita, and Mas Sucio; and the Muestra de Saka …

It's back into the archives as we go back to the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show and talk to Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust founder Steve Saka. This was Steve's third trade show and he'll have plenty to say about the trade show. In addition Steve talked about his 2017 Trade Show releases: Todos Los Dias; Mi Querida Gordita, and Mas Sucio; and the Muestra de Saka …

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 137, it’s songs about cars. Specifically, we will talk about songs that the machines with four wheels themselves and not the act of driving. In addition, we got music news, cigar news, the music pairing of the week, and the Developing Palates Review of the Week. Plus we have a champion in Battle of the Bands. On this e…

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 137, it’s songs about cars. Specifically, we will talk about songs that the machines with four wheels themselves and not the act of driving. In addition, we got music news, cigar news, the music pairing of the week, and the Developing Palates Review of the Week. Plus we have a champion in Battle of the Bands. On this e…

Tonight on Prime Time Episode 314, its Media Panel #18. This time joining us will be John McTavish of Developing Palates and Matt Tye of How Bout That Cigar. This being a cigar media panel - the topics will be around cigar media!Cigar Coop

On Prime Time Special Edition 163, we welcome David Spirt, the COO of E.P. Carrillo as our special guest. We will get to know David better, his history in the cigar business, and of course we will discuss all of the happenings at E.P. Carrillo. We also will cover the 2024 Summer Olympics and Bear and Coop will discuss their affinity for this event.…

On Prime Time Special Edition 163, we welcome David Spirt, the COO of E.P. Carrillo as our special guest. We will get to know David better, his history in the cigar business, and of course we will discuss all of the happenings at E.P. Carrillo. We also will cover the 2024 Summer Olympics and Bear and Coop will discuss their affinity for this event.…

Tonight on Prime Time Episode 313, we welcome back Miguel Schoedel, National Sales Manager of Crowned Heads and Oz Family Cigars as our special guest. We will catch up on Crowned Heads, and get some insight into the growth of Oz Family CigarsCigar Coop

Tonight on Prime Time Episode 313, we welcome back Miguel Schoedel, National Sales Manager of Crowned Heads and Oz Family Cigars as our special guest. We will catch up on Crowned Heads, and get some insight into the growth of Oz Family CigarsCigar Coop

Tonight on Prime Time Episode 312, we welcome back Carlito Fuente and José Blanco of Arturo Fuente as our special guests. We will catch up on several industry happenings and get an update on the happenings within Arturo Fuente. Don’t miss this rare time where both industry icons are guests on a podcast. You know there will be plenty of banter with …

Tonight on Prime Time Episode 312, we welcome back Carlito Fuente and José Blanco of Arturo Fuente as our special guests. We will catch up on several industry happenings and get an update on the happenings within Arturo Fuente. Don’t miss this rare time where both industry icons are guests on a podcast. You know there will be plenty of banter with …

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 136, it’s our first Yacht Rock show. Over the past decade, we have seen the emergence of Yacht Rock. We will explore what Yacht Rock is – and isn’t. Plus we will talk about some of our favorite Yacht Rock artists and songs. In addition, we got music news, cigar news, the music pairing of the week, and the Developing Pa…

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 136, it’s our first Yacht Rock show. Over the past decade, we have seen the emergence of Yacht Rock. We will explore what Yacht Rock is – and isn’t. Plus we will talk about some of our favorite Yacht Rock artists and songs. In addition, we got music news, cigar news, the music pairing of the week, and the Developing Pa…

Tonight on Prime Time Episode 311, we welcome Litto Gomez Jr to the show Litto Gomez Jr represents part of the next generation at La Flor Dominicana. Over the past couple of years he has been working his way into the family business. Tonight we will catch up with Litto Jr and see how his journey is going…

Tonight on Prime Time Episode 311, we welcome Litto Gomez Jr to the show Litto Gomez Jr represents part of the next generation at La Flor Dominicana. Over the past couple of years he has been working his way into the family business. Tonight we will catch up with Litto Jr and see how his journey is going…

We have reached the Final Four of the 2024 Battle of the Bands. This year we did albums from the 1970s and once again invited Hector Alfonso of Espinosa Cigars and John McTavish of Developing Palates to join the fun. We have reached the final four and each one of us have an album to represent us in the Final Four. On Episode 135, our team will reca…

We have reached the Final Four of the 2024 Battle of the Bands. This year we did albums from the 1970s and once again invited Hector Alfonso of Espinosa Cigars and John McTavish of Developing Palates to join the fun. We have reached the final four and each one of us have an album to represent us in the Final Four. On Episode 135, our team will reca…

Tonight on Prime Time Episode 310, we welcome back Chris Topper of Topper Cigars. Topper Cigars recently found historical documents that give it claim to the oldest cigar company in the U.S.. In conjunction with that discovery, Topper Cigars has released a new cigar called the Topper 1894. We will learn about that story, the new release, and more.…

Tonight on Prime Time Episode 310, we welcome back Chris Topper of Topper Cigars. Topper Cigars recently found historical documents that give it claim to the oldest cigar company in the U.S.. In conjunction with that discovery, Topper Cigars has released a new cigar called the Topper 1894. We will learn about that story, the new release, and more.…

On Prime Time Special Edition 162, we welcome Sebastien Decoppet and Brian Motola of Cavalier Genéve to Special Edition side of the house. Cavalier Genève has made a lot of moves on the production and distribution side as they move toward vertical integration. We will get the scoop from Sébastien and Brian on what the latest happenings. Plus, we ha…

On Prime Time Special Edition 162, we welcome Sebastien Decoppet and Brian Motola of Cavalier Genéve to Special Edition side of the house. Cavalier Genève has made a lot of moves on the production and distribution side as they move toward vertical integration. We will get the scoop from Sébastien and Brian on what the latest happenings. Plus, we ha…

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 132, our third installment of Down the Rabbit Hole features guest DJs Mike Szczepankiewicz and Mike Palmer of Cigar Hustler. The concept works as follows: The group starts with a familiar song and then goes down the path of selecting a song inspired by that song. Each will go through eight iterations of this exercise a…

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 132, our third installment of Down the Rabbit Hole features guest DJs Mike Szczepankiewicz and Mike Palmer of Cigar Hustler. The concept works as follows: The group starts with a familiar song and then goes down the path of selecting a song inspired by that song. Each will go through eight iterations of this exercise a…

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 134, we present Down the Rabbit Hole #4 - our 4th installment of this series. The concept works as follows: Dave and Coop start with a familiar song and then go down the path of selecting a song inspired by that song. Each will go through ten iterations of this exercise and choose a song from the inspired previous song…

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 134, we present Down the Rabbit Hole #4 - our 4th installment of this series. The concept works as follows: Dave and Coop start with a familiar song and then go down the path of selecting a song inspired by that song. Each will go through ten iterations of this exercise and choose a song from the inspired previous song…

Crowned Heads release a new core line at the 2024 PCA Trade Show called Coroneta. Coroneta is a derived from from the word coronet which is a small crown for lower royal ranks below monarchs from the 16th century. Each size of the Coroneta is named after the British heraldry that would wear the coronet, Earl, Baron, and Duke. Coroneta is a line whi…

Crowned Heads release a new core line at the 2024 PCA Trade Show called Coroneta. Coroneta is a derived from from the word coronet which is a small crown for lower royal ranks below monarchs from the 16th century. Each size of the Coroneta is named after the British heraldry that would wear the coronet, Earl, Baron, and Duke. Coroneta is a line whi…

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 133, it's our 17th installment of our Album Archaeology Series as we tackle the Soundtrack for the Motion Picture, Saturday Night Fever. Much like an archaeologist digs and hunts for gems, on Album Archaeology, we dig into the Saturday Night Fever album. We go deep into each of the tracks of this album, looking at the …

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 133, it's our 17th installment of our Album Archaeology Series as we tackle the Soundtrack for the Motion Picture, Saturday Night Fever. Much like an archaeologist digs and hunts for gems, on Album Archaeology, we dig into the Saturday Night Fever album. We go deep into each of the tracks of this album, looking at the …

Earlier this year, Espinosa Cigars introduced a new cigar line to their portfolio, the new Espinosa Sumatra. This new line features a Sumatra wrapper grown in Ecuador which has been used before by Espinosa Cigars, but this is the first use of it out of their La Zona cigar factory. The Espinosa Sumatra was first featured at the 2024 PCA tobacco trad…