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Tonight on Prime Time Episode 302 we celebrate our seven year anniversary and welcome Klaas Kelner back to the show. Klaas comes from one of the world’s most renowned families when it comes to tobacco. Last year, Klaas took the step into opening his own factory. We’ll discuss how that story and much more. 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.

Prime Time Jukebox Episode 126 features #16 of our Album Archaeology Series as we tackle Tears For Fears’ 2023 album, The Tipping Point. Much like an archaeologist digs and hunts for gems, on Album Archaeology, we dig into the The Tipping Point 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 Opus X Super Belicoso by Arturo Fuente while Dave smokes the CAO Flathead Sparkplug 450. As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Episode 126 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7AN7WKml58itrmtIqUggKt?si=a62821e037d4457c References Billie Eilish Unveils Release Date and Title of New Album: 'Hit Me Hard and Soft': https://variety.com/2024/music/news/billie-eilish-new-album-hit-me-hard-and-soft-1235963974/ First Groovin the Moo, now Splendour: why are Australia’s music festivals falling over?: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/mar/30/first-groovin-the-moo-now-splendour-why-are-australias-music-festivals-falling-over Dolly Parton’s Version of Tom Petty’s “Southern Accents” Debuts With a New Video: https://dollyparton.com/life-and-career/music/dolly-partons-version-of-tom-pettys-southern-accents-debuts-with-a-new-video Blackened Rye the Lightning 2024 Edition Released: https://cigar-coop.com/2024/04/blackened-rye-the-lightning-2024-edition-released-news.html Tony Gomez and Jonathan Carney Collaborate for Bull’s Breath Whiskey: https://cigar-coop.com/2024/04/tony-gomez-and-jonathan-carney-collaborate-for-bulls-breath-whiskey-news.html

On a special Thursday night Special Edition, we conclude Aging Experiment #5 as we discuss and smoke the Padrón Family Reserve No 46 Maduro. With the "Aging Experiment" Series, Bear and Coop smoke a cigar, smoke another cigar six months later, and a third cigar one year later. The idea is to see how the cigar responds to aging over a period of time. Tonight we check in on the Padrón Family Reserve No 46 Maduro cigars we acquired with over year of age. We will go behind the scenes and discuss some of the interviews for PCA. Plus we have our Rock-A-Feller America History , Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here segments.

Inspired by the upcoming Oliva Serie V Melanio Edición Año 2024, tonight we present a QR code Show for Prime Time Jukebox. The concept for the Oliva Edición Año 2024 is based on a musical composition composed by pianist Paul Montag. Montag composed this piece on December 1, 2023, while enjoying the Oliva Serie V Melanio. During his cigar experience, this inspired the composition itself. On the packaging of the Oliva Edición Año 2024, there will be a QR code where you can access Montag’s final musical composition. Dave latched on to this idea and said what if we pick two cigars, build a playlist that was inspired by our smoking experience. To access the QR codes, go to the Cigar Jukebox article at: https://cigarjukebox.com/2024/04/09/announcement-prime-time-jukebox-episode-125-the-qr-code-show/ We will also have music news, cigar news, and the developing palates cigar of the week. As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists the old fashioned way: Coop’s List: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2GLdpGo9lLvPebm4dvmTz9?si=49a9e3e9b040409f Dave’s List: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/46EFXdgxT4jDRKA6Ck3YNb?si=134d5efde5c142c6 References J Cole - Might Delete Later (Full album mixtape): https://open.spotify.com/album/57wh3BpvUF2tmvwoGSjUe3?si=cAqE3cvxQHyfKkTZxO-pFg Pharrell Williams Black Yacht Rock: https://blackyachtrock.com/ Developing Palates Team Cigar Review: Espinosa Sumatra Toro: https://developingpalates.com/reviews/cigar-reviews/team-cigar-review-espinosa-sumatra-toro/ Oliva Serie V Melanio Edición Año 2024 Launched at PCA 2024: https://cigar-coop.com/2024/03/oliva-serie-v-melanio-edicion-ano-2024-launched-at-pca-2024-cigar-news.html PCA 2024 Coverage: Cigar Big Board: http://www.cigarbigboard.com/

Prime Time returns following the PCA Trade Show and tonight we kick off Episode 301 with our special guest Vlada Stojanov of Somm Cigars. Vlada has a lot of experience in the cigar business and is also a sommelier. His most recent venture is Somm Cigars. We’ll dive into Vlada’s story and what he has cooking at Somm Cigars. 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.

An annual tradition continues Prime Time Jukebox, the Dedications Show for 2024. 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 is to light up a Las Calaveras Cigar by Crowned Heads. Las Calaveras is an annual limited edition cigar that pays homage to those who have passed away over the past year. As opposed to being a mournful symbol, it is intended to be a celebration of those lives and remembrances of those who are no longer with us. We will smoke the Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2023. We will also have music news and news from the recent Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Episode 124 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/38qE8spPpCDOp6oex2ua2f?si=d0106be9023940d4 References The Guardian: He was a hip-hop legend. Now, abuse allegations engulf Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/mar/31/sean-combs-diddy-house-raided-abuse-allegations Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter: A Genre Bending Historical Moment in Country Music: https://cigarjukebox.com/2024/03/29/beyonces-cowboy-carter-a-genre-bending-historical-moment-in-country-music/ Cigar Big Board (PCA 2024 Coverage): http://www.cigarbigboard.com/

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 123, it’s the second installment of “Down the Rabbit Hole” 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 nine 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 Don Pepin Garcia 20th Anniversary and Coop smokes the Aladino Candela Robusto by JRE Tobacco Co.. As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Episode 123 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1xqiPdXME21aYXLEaDfi9D?si=ae3a4751d41d4d8c References 2023 New Oldies Countdown: https://cigarjukebox.com/tag/2023-album-of-the-year/ Dolly's Dixie Fixin's Cookbook: https://dollyparton.com/book/dixie-fixins-cookbook Billie Eilish becomes youngest person to win 2 Oscars - ABC News: https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/billie-eilish-youngest-person-win-2-oscars/story?id=108000986 Dissident Plasmatic to Debut at PCA 2024: https://cigar-coop.com/2024/03/dissident-plasmatic-to-debut-at-pca-2024-cigar-news.html Cigar Big Board (PCA Announcements): http://www.cigarbigboard.com/ Developing Palates -Team Cigar Review: Tatuaje 20th RL22: https://developingpalates.com/reviews/cigar-reviews/team-cigar-review-tatuaje-20th-rl22/

It’s Prime Time Episode 300 and it's week two of our 2024 Prime Time Virtual Trade Expo. This is the fifth year in a row we have run this. The concept is straightforward. We give a cigar company a 15-minute slot to come on and talk about their 2024 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show releases Day Two (3/14/24) Lineup Note: This is subject to change: Oliver Hyams, Altadis USA Miguel Schoedel, Crowned Heads/ Ozgener Family Cigars Nick Perdomo, Perdomo Cigars Casey Haugen, Crux Cigars Michael Cappellini, Toscano Cigars Terence Reilly, Aganorsa Leaf Manolo Santiago, Casa 1910 Micky Pegg, All Saints Cigars Arnold Serafin, Serafin de Cuba Kevin Newman, Artista Cigas Oliver Nivaud, United Cigars Steve Saka, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust

For Special Edition 157, we welcome back Nick Syris of LH Cigars. Nick has a lot on his plate to talk about. He just got back from the XXIV Festival Del Habano plus he has new releases coming with LH Cigars. On top of all of that, Nick is now back in the media with Simply Stogies where he will be once again covering the PCA Trade Show. 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 The Lunar Legacy: Fratello Cigars' Journey to the Moon: https://cigarrights.org/the-lunar-legacy-fratello-cigars-journey-to-the-moon/ Paraplegic Veteran Uses Skydiving to Reclaim Lost Sensation in His Legs and Soul: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/paraplegic-veteran-uses-skydiving-to-reclaim-lost-sensation-in-his-legs-and-soul/

On this installment of the Quesada Corner, we smoke the Casa Magna Colorado Lancero. It was back in 2008 when the first Casa Magna cigar was introduced to the market, the Casa Magna Colorado. Since then, Casa Magna has become a very successful brand for Quesada Cigars. Late in 2023, Quesada Cigars brought back a lancero size in its Casa Magna Colorado line for a limited run. The previous iteration of the lancero measured 8 1/4 x 40. This one is more traditional coming in at 7 x 40.

This year, it’s the 2024 edition of the Prime Time Virtual Trade Expo. This is the fifth year in a row we have run this. The concept is straightforward. We give a cigar company a 15-minute slot to come on and talk about their 2024 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show releases. The Day One lineup includes: Pete Johnson, Tatuaje Cigars David Sprit, E.P. Carrillo James Brown, Oveja Negra Brands Hector Alfonso, Espinosa Cigars Sebastien Decoppett/Brian Motola, Cavalier Cigars Dan Thompson, Micallef Cigars Jon Carney/Litto Gomez Jr,La Flor Dominicana Glen Case, Kristoff Cigars Reinier Lorenzo, HVC Henderson Ventura, ADVentura Cigars Laurel Tilley, AJ Fernandez

We are honored to welcome Nicholas Perdomo III of Perdomo Cigars to Cigar Coop Prime Time Special Edition! Perdomo Cigars capped off a massive 2023 with the shipping of the long-awaited Perdomo 30th Anniversary. We’ll get the update on Perdomo and see what the next generation has in store. 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.

On Prime Time Episode 298, we have the second installment of our four-part 2024 PCA Pre-Game Series with Media Panel 17. Tonight, we will have our annual panel discussion regarding PCA. Aaron and Coop will be joined by John McTavish of Developing Palates and members of the Cigar Coop Coalition. We will discuss all things PCA and all things media about PCA. You won’t want to miss this. Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

It was back in 2008 when the first Casa Magna cigar was introduced to the market, the Casa Magna Colorado. Since then, Casa Magna has become a very successful brand for Quesada Cigars. The past year we saw Quesada Cigars release a commemorative cigar for the 15th anniversary of the brand, the Casa Magna XV. It’s a limited edition cigar produced out of the Quesada factory (TABADEX) in the Dominican Republic.

On Episode 297 we kick off the first of the four Pre Game Shows leading up to the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show with our special guest, PCA Executive Director Scott Pearce. On this show, will get the low-down on what to expect at this year’s PCA Trade Show. Plus, we will have our FSG Steak Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

Prime Time Jukebox Episode 121 features the 15th installment of our Album Archaeology Series as we tackle Beyoncé’s Lemonade. Much like an archaeologist digs and hunts for gems, on Album Archaeology, we dig into the I/O 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 “The Big Game” and the Usher Halftime Show. Finally, also have a lot of music news including Grammys, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the death of Toby Keith. For this show, Coop smokes the Red Meat Lovers Meat Box Pressed by Dunbarton Tobacco & True while Dave smokes the My Father Le Bijou 1922 Petite Robusto. As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Full Episode 121 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3BpQlHAHMUqZCTQJ0ufpEU?si=ebf7da82253348ad References Dave's OOPS List: https://cigarjukebox.com/category/top-50-and-oops-lists/ 2023 New Oldies Countdown: https://cigarjukebox.com/tag/2023-album-of-the-year/ 2024 Grammy Winners: https://www.grammy.com/news/2024-grammys-nominations-full-winners-nominees-list Toby Keith dies at 62 due to stomach cancer diagnosis: A timeline of his health: https://www.today.com/health/toby-keith-stomach-cancer-rcna117976 Usher’s Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hYbrdC_-s8&pp=ygUcdXNoZXIgaGFsZnRpbWUgc2hvdyAyMDI0IE5GTA%3D%3D Halftime Show Review: Usher Brings his Brand of Sexy Energy to Vegas: https://cigarjukebox.com/2024/02/12/halftime-show-review-usher-brings-his-brand-of-sexy-energy-to-vegas/ Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announces 2024 Nominations for Induction: https://cigarjukebox.com/2024/02/11/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-announces-2024-nominations-for-induction/ From Sheryl Crow to Beyoncé: Here's what to know about the country music albums coming in 2024: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/02/14/country-music-albums-2024/72578833007/ Usher says his new album, Coming Home, is about his journey from 'being a married man to a single man': https://ew.com/usher-interview-new-album-coming-home-journey-from-married-to-single-super-bowl-2024-8574788 Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign's 'Vultures 1' Is a Musical Return to Form, but a Lyrical Minefield: Album Review: https://variety.com/2024/music/album-reviews/kanye-west-ty-dolla-signs-vultures-1-album-review-1235910248/ Sheryl Crow Announces New Album "Evolution": https://sherylcrow.com/2023/11/03/sheryl-crow-announces-new-album-evolution/

Tonight, we welcome back the one and only Justin Andrews of Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) for the Prime Time Episode 296. Justin is a Business Development Manager for STG. In addition to being the creative force behind the Diesel brand, Justin has worked on a wide variety of collaborations with blenders and factories. We’ll catch up with the latest happenings with Justin. Plus, we will have our Alec Bradley Live True Segment, FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, and Espinosa Today in Sports History. Our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segment will feature questions coming out of TPE 2024.

It's that time of the year as The Great Smoke (TGS) event takes place in South Florida the weekend of 2/24/24. We are joined by Abe Dababneh of Smoke Inn and KMA Talk Radio as we take look at this event - Prime Time style!

On Sunday February 11th, the Big Game between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will take place. Dave and Coop are joined by Developing Palates’ John McTavish for a recap of their NFL picks, a recap of the NFL Season, a look at the Big Game and a look at the Big Game Halftime show featuring Usher. In addition we introduce a new segment – music and cigar pairings. For this show, John smokes the Black Label Trading Company Morphine Lancero, Dave smokes the Powstanie SBC 22, and Coop smokes the La Flor Dominicana Special Football Edition 2023 cigar. As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Full Episode 120 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3yIiEc5AjYtWi9W7gknn1h?si=9cc838e955da49df References Dave's OOPS! Top 50: https://cigarjukebox.com/category/top-50-and-oops-lists/ The New Oldies: 2023 Album of the Year: https://cigarjukebox.com/category/top-50-and-oops-lists/: https://cigarjukebox.com/tag/2023-album-of-the-year/ Wayne Kramer, Guitarist of Legendary Punk Band MC5 and Activist, Dead at 75: https://people.com/wayne-kramer-mc5-guitarist-activist-dead-at-75-obituary-8559154 Marlena Shaw Dead: 'California Soul' Singer Was 81: https://variety.com/2024/music/news/marlena-shaw-dead-california-soul-1235880602/ Developing Palates: 2023 Cigar of the Year: https://developingpalates.com/editorials/cigar-editorials/2023-cigar-year/ Billy Joel’s Turn the Lights Back On: Was it Worth the Wait?: https://cigarjukebox.com/2024/02/01/billy-joels-turn-the-lights-back-on-was-it-worth-the-wait/ Op-Ed: Perhaps Billy Joel Should Have Kept the Lights Off: https://cigarjukebox.com/2024/02/05/op-ed-perhaps-billy-joel-should-have-kept-the-lights-off/ Billy Gibbons Enters Premium Cigar Business with Virtu and Twin Turbo: https://cigarjukebox.com/2024/02/01/billy-gibbons-enters-premium-cigar-business-with-virtu-and-twin-turbo/ David Ozgo Stepping Down as CAA President: https://cigar-coop.com/2024/02/david-ozgo-stepping-down-as-caa-president-cigar-news.html Original NFL Picks (Note some errors are in this but are noted on the podcast): https://cigarjukebox.files.wordpress.com/2023/09/prime_time_jukebox_episode_108-nfl_picks.pdf

For Prime Time Episode 295, we welcome back Jeff Borysiewicz of Corona Cigar Company and FSG Tobacco as our special guest. There is a lot to catch up with Jeff on Corona, FSG, and industry fronts. Perhaps the most interesting thing is we will break down Jeff’s year end list – one of the most unique ones in the industry. Plus, we will have our Alec Bradley Live True Segment, FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segment. References Corona Cigar 2023 End of Year Lists: https://cigar-coop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Episode-295_Corona-Cigar-Co_2024_End_of_Year_Lists.pdf

Prime Time Special Edition 155 is our annual “Big Game” pre-game show for 2024. Once again we will have Jonathan Carney, Vice President of Sales of La Flor Dominicana, to preview the big matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. This year the “Big Game” is in Las Vegas, Nevada. La Flor Dominicana is also a company that has a tradition of creating a special cigar for “The Big Game” and we will learn about this year’s installment. Of course, we will preview the matchup and talk plenty of football. Plus, we will catch up on what’s happening at La Flor Dominicana. 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.

For Prime Time Episode 294, we are honored to welcome Norm Hooten and Tim Young, founders of Hooten Young. This brand has a great story, and the principals behind the brand have a great story. Tonight, we will learn not only about the brand but also about Norm and Tim. Plus, we will have our Alec Bradley Live True Segment, FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segment.

Prime Time Jukebox Episode 119 features the 14th installment of our Album Archaeology Series as we tackle Peter Gabriel’s I/O. Much like an archaeologist digs and hunts for gems, on Album Archaeology, we dig into the I/O 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 also pay homage to Dr. Martin Luther King. In addition, we talk about what could be the end of Pitchfork and fans suing Madonna for a late concert start. Finally, we also cover Post Malone and Reba McEntire performing on Super Bowl Sunday. In this episode, Dave smokes the Undercrown Shade on this show, and Coop smokes the Tatuaje 7th Tuxtla. As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Episode 119 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6E54x7lJ9CJRqJaJqmZIPE?si=b89c126cb85643b6 References Top 50 x OOPS!: https://cigarjukebox.com/category/top-50-and-oops-lists/ Pitchfork faces layoffs and restructuring under Condé Nast : NPR: https://www.npr.org/2024/01/18/1225446347/pitchfork-faces-layoffs-and-restructuring-under-conde-nast Pitchfork’s absorption into GQ is a travesty for music media – and musicians: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/jan/18/pitchforks-absorption-into-gq-is-a-travesty-for-music-media-and-musicians Reba McEntire, Post Malone, Andra Day announced as pregame entertainment lineup Super Bowl LVIII: https://www.nfl.com/news/reba-mcentire-post-malone-andra-day-announced-as-pregame-entertainment-lineup-super-bowl-lviii Madonna Sued by Fans Over Starting 'Celebration Tour' Concert Two Hours Late: https://radaronline.com/p/madonna-sued-brooklyn-concert-delay-celebration-tour/ Forever (GOTM050) | GOTM | Gold On The Mixer: https://goldonthemixer.bandcamp.com/album/forever-gotm050

For Episode 293, Jack Heyer of Davidoff of Geneva makes his debut. In a short time, Jack has made his mark in the premium cigar industry going from media to sales to marketing to ambassador. We will chronicle Jack’s journey in the cigar industry and talk about some of the current happenings at Davidoff. Plus, we will have our Alec Bradley Live True Segment, FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segment.

Prime Time Special Edition 154 we welcome Mike Copperman and Cody Carden of CRA (Cigar Rights of America). Mike has been with CRA for over a decade and was recently promoted to the Executive Director position. Cody works as the Director of Communications. We will learn more about Mike and Cody, plus we will get an update on some of the key initiatives with CRA 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. Plus in an annual tradition, Bear and Coop will also recap their Top 10 lists for 2023. References Bear Rescued from Abandoned Zoo in Ukraine Finds New Home in UK: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/bear-rescued-from-abandoned-zoo-in-ukraine-finds-new-home-in-uk/ Watch the Pandemonium as Hockey Fans Break Record Hurling 75,000 Teddy Bears Onto the Ice for Charity: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/annual-hockey-charity-teddy-bear-toss-breaks-record/