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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 Cigars

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 these two!

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 Palates Review of the Week. On this episode, Dave and Coop smoke FLVR’s Yacht Rock cigar from Forged Cigar Company. As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Episode 136 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Y80G1UysWf6a6HI9ck9sc?si=30c38b4a08e24c61&nd=1&dlsi=c0f2694abeec4712 References Battle of the Bands 2024: The 1970s: https://cigarjukebox.com/tag/1970s/ Tenacious D Cancels Tour: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/07/16/jack-black-tenacious-d-tour-dont-miss-trump-comment/74421229007/ Pharrell Williams Black Yacht Rock: https://blackyachtrock.com/

A short video demonstrating the lighting of the S.T. Slimmy. This model features a black lacquer and gold finish.

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 recap the tournament thus far make the cases for which album should win. Like year one, it has come down to Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin with Floyd landing three of the four Final Four slots. The four albums are: Wish You Were Here, Pink Floyd (Hector) The Wall, Pink Floyd (John) Dark Side of the Moon, Pink Floyd (Dave) Led Zeppelin IV, Led Zeppelin (Coop) Remember you can vote by following the Cigar Coop X (Twitter) Account! Matchups begin Thursday July 18, 2024. As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Episode 135 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Lpl4Wc5l5WFzR18tJvxox?si=d9ce91e414de4c7b References Battle of the Bands 2024: The 1970s: https://cigarjukebox.com/tag/1970s/ The Dolly Parton Experience: https://www.dollywood.com/themepark/rides/dolly-parton-experience/ Katy Perry Woman's World Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVIJUH29pjU UK Generational Smoking Ban: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/may/23/rishi-sunak-rwanda-smoking-policies-election-conservatives North Carolina Governor and Legislature Advance Cigar Bar Legislation: https://premiumcigars.org/news/north-carolina-governor-and-legislature-advance-cigar-bar-legislation/

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. 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 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. References Scientists Studying Asteroid Sample Say it Could Have Come from Ocean World: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/scientists-studying-asteroid-sample-say-it-could-have-come-from-ocean-world/ Tennessee State Parks are all access!: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/22-tennessee-state-parks-provide-all-terrain-wheelchairs-for-visitors-to-use/

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 music, lyrics, and stories behind this album. Most of the time, we have discussed a classic album; this time, we tackle a new album by a classic artist. It’s one we feel is already an instant classic. We will also recap music and cigar news headlines For this show, Coop smokes the E.P. Carrillo Pledge of Allegiance 2023 while Dave smokes the Rocky Patel Super Ligero. Tune in to the premiere of Album Archaeology #17 - Saturday Night Fever Soundtrack on YouTube on Monday 7/1 at 8pm ET. As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Episode 133 Playlist: ttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/3JYJdUU4g1oPXnGZuivPlj?si=d202d663635c49e1 References Battle of the Bands 2024: The 1970s: https://cigarjukebox.com/tag/1970s/ Tribal Rights of the New Saturday Night: https://nymag.com/nightlife/features/45933/ Crazy Town vocalist Shifty Shellshock's cause of death revealed: https://nypost.com/2024/06/28/entertainment/crazy-town-vocalist-shifty-shellshocks-cause-of-death-revealed/ Kinky Friedman Passes Away: https://cigarjukebox.com/2024/06/28/kinky-friedman-passes-away/

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 selected. Ultimately, we will see where this journey takes each of them. Plus we got music news, cigar news, the music pairing of the week, and the Developing Palates Review of the Week In this episode, Dave smokes the Herrera Esteli Short Corona Gorda and Coop smokes The American Toro by J.C. Newman Cigar Company As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Episode 134 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/30GdZ4tJqeoh7NJfMhkQEc?si=a75c0ed9c2db4790 References Battle of the Bands 2024: The 1970s: https://cigarjukebox.com/tag/1970s/ Team Cigar Review: CAO Flathead Resonator: https://developingpalates.com/reviews/cigar-reviews/team-cigar-review-cao-flathead-resonator/

A short video demonstrating the lighting of the S.T. Dupont MaxiJet. This is part of S.T. Dupont's Fluo Collection. We are using the Fluo Green model.

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 which features both an Ecuadorian Habano and a San Andreas Maduro wrappers each using a unique blend. Something else unique about this new line is that each version is made at a different factory. The San Andreas version is being made at Casa Carrillo in the Dominican Republic by EP Carrillo. The Habano is made at Nicaraguan American Cigars, S.A. (NACSA) in Esteli, Nicaragua. Vitola: Robusto Size: 5 x 52 Wrapper: San Andres Mexican Binder: Ecuadorian Connecticut Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Casa Carrillo MSRP: $12.95 Final Score: 89

Today we announce the winner of our H. Upmann The Banker Prize Pack Giveaway for June 2024. This contest is brought to you by Altadis USA

We explore the Arturo Fuente Since 1912 book. This book was authored by Aaron Sigmond and features photography by Ian Spanier. It takes a comprehensive view of Arturo Fuente Cigars and the Fuente family.

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 trade show in Las Vegas, NV. Vitola: Toro Size: 6 x 54 Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: La Zona MSRP: $11.50 Final Score: 84

On Prime Time Episode 309, we welcome Henderson Ventura and Adrian Acosta of ADVentura Cigars back to Prime Time. We will catch up on the happenings at ADVentura Cigars and discuss the unique collaboration, The Chancellor. Plus, we have our FSG Beef Segments, Altadis USA’s Ties the Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and, of course, the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation Segment.

The Smoking Syndicate Roundtable tackles theMicallef Blue Robusto Micallef Bluemade its official nationwide debut at PCA 2024. It’s the second cigar in the unofficial “color” series following 2023’sMicallef Black. With both Blue and Black, Micallef is targeting the market with a high quality premium cigar in the $7.00 to $8.00 range. The Micallef Blue was also a cigar favorite by the Cigar Coop Coalition among the 2024 PCA releases.

Prime Time Jukebox Episode 132: Down the Rabbit Hole #3 w/ Mike & Mike Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0llaEmemOxj2pBcOrERlTy?si=9be30941d0484287

Tonight on Prime Time Episode 308, it’s a little different kind of show as Coop and Aaron will cover “What We Smoked”. The concept is very simple. We will each talk about some of the cigars we smoked and reviewed over the past several weeks. Plus, we have our FSG Beef Segments, Altadis USA’s Ties the Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and, of course, the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation Segment. Note: Litto Gomez Jr. was scheduled for this episode. He has been rescheduled for 7/18/24.

On Prime Time Special Edition 161, we welcome Juan Lugo of Don Doroteo Cigars Juan’s family legacy in the cigar industry goes back to the 1930s and recently he has brought it to the forefront with Don Doroteo Cigars. We will find out the latest on his company and more. 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. References 'Historic' handshake of Canadian and U.S. ironworkers as Gordie Howe bridge connects: https://windsor.ctvnews.ca/historic-handshake-of-canadian-and-u-s-ironworkers-as-gordie-howe-bridge-connects-1.6927632 Woman Throws FUN-ERAL For Late Husband: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/mom-throws-a-fun-eral-for-her-late-husband-with-bouncy-castle-and-goodie-bags/

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 131, we present Odd Couples. For this exercise we hypothetically bring two musicians together from different genres or styles. We then figure out how some songs would sound in each other’s genre. We also have music news, cigar news, our pairing of the week, the Developing Palates Review of the Week, and Dave’s New Music 45. In addition, we will also recap music and cigar news headlines. For this show Dave smoked the AVO Maduro No.2 and Coop smoked the CLE PCA Exclusive 2023 Robusto. As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0kSsj4woZzw4ar1LtWdY9O?si=5e6d624a81fd47aa

Macanudo introduced a new regular line this year at the PCA trade show in Las Vegas called the Macanudo Emissary España. The Macanudo Emissary‘s first run is called the España and features a special tobacco grown in Spain for this cigar. Here is what Macanudo had to say about the tobacco: Macanudo Emissary España uses a harmonious five-country blend highlighted by a Havana seed grown near the town of Riolobos, Spain. The region’s rocky soil and Mediterranean climate yield a rich tobacco that cannot be replicated. Grown near olive trees and pepper fields used for paprika, the tobacco is characterized by thick, oily leaves from the warm, dry summer days and mild nights. When combined with the rocky soil, the result is tobacco with intensity and complexity. This new blend contains many well aged tobaccos including tobaccos for the filler with 5 year aged Dominican Piloto, 6 year aged Nicaraguan, and 5 year aged Colombian tobacco. The binder uses a 6 year aged Nicaraguan tobacco from Condega and a wrapper that is a 5 year aged Connecticut Broadleaf Claro grown in Connecticut. The blend is constructed to deliver a smoking experience that Europeans cigar smokers prefer. Vitola: Robusto Size: 5 x 52 Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Claro (Aged 5 Years) Binder: Nicaraguan (Condega, Aged 6 Years) Filler: Spain, Dominican (Piloto, Aged 5 Years), Nicaraguan (Aged 6 Years), Colombia (Aged 5 Years) Country of Origin: Honduras Factory: Honduran American Tobacco S.A. (HATSA) MSRP: $14.99 Final Score: 89

Tonight on Prime Time Episode 307, we welcome back Mo Maali, founder of Patina Cigars! Mo’s coming off a big year where his Patina Anniversary cigar captured Developing Palates’ #1 Cigar of the Year for 2023. Now, Patina goes into 2024 with an exciting new release, Patina Oro de Nicaragua. Plus, we have our FSG Beef Segments, Altadis USA’s Ties the Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and, of course, the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation Segment.

Today we announce the winner of our Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Nicaragua . This contest is brought to you by Altadis USA

On Prime Time Special Edition 160, Scott Pearce, President of the Cigar Association of America (CAA) is our special guest. For the past 6 years Scott has served as the Executive Director of the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) and guided them through some very challenging times. We’ll recaps Scott’s history at PCA and look forward ahead to his tenure at CAA. 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. References Engineers from 2 Countries Will Meet in the Middle to Complete the Gordie Howe Bridge, Connecting 2 Hockey-Loving Nations: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/engineers-from-2-countries-will-meet-in-the-middle-to-complete-the-gordie-howe-bridge-connecting-2-hockey-loving-nations/ Entire School Surprised with 500 Tickets to a Red Sox Game–Thanks to Food Pantry’s Continuing Generosity: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/school-surprised-with-field-trip-to-a-red-sox-game-thanks-to-food-pantry/