Cigar Coop Prime Time Show

On Prime Time Episode 335, we kick off the first of the four Pre-Game Shows leading up to the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show with our special guest, PCA Executive Director Joshua Habursky. On this show, you 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...

On the Smoking Syndicate Roundtable 21, the Cigar Coop Coalition tackles the Quesada 50th Anniversary Toro Prensado. In 2024, Quesada celebrated its 50th anniversary since the opening of its first cigar factory, Manufactura de Tabacos S.A. (MATASA), in 1974. Currently, Quesada’s factory operation is called Tabacos de Exportación (TABADEX). The Quesada 50th Anniversar is a limited edition line with...

On the Smoking Syndicate Roundtable 21, the Cigar Coop Coalition tackles the Quesada 50th Anniversary Toro Prensado. In 2024, Quesada celebrated its 50th anniversary since the opening of its first cigar factory, Manufactura de Tabacos S.A. (MATASA), in 1974. Currently, Quesada’s factory operation is called Tabacos de Exportación (TABADEX). The Quesada 50th Anniversar is a limited edition line with...

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 154, we present “Songs to Ride Out the Storm.” This episode was inspired by Cyclone Alfred, a massive storm that hit Brisbane, Australia. As the title indicates, we created a playlist that you can listen to as a storm approaches. In this episode, Dave smokes the Murcielago Rabito, and Coop smokes the HVC Hot Cake Fresh Out of the Oven Broadleaf Gran Torpedo . As alway...

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 154, we present “Songs to Ride Out the Storm.” This episode was inspired by Cyclone Alfred, a massive storm that hit Brisbane, Australia. As the title indicates, we created a playlist that you can listen to as a storm approaches. In this episode, Dave smokes the Murcielago Rabito, and Coop smokes the HVC Hot Cake Fresh Out of the Oven Broadleaf Gran Torpedo . As alway...

On Prime Time Episode 334, we bring back The Baseball Show for 2025. We will look ahead to the upcoming 2025 Major League Baseball season and discuss some topics affecting the game of Major League Baseball.  Hector Alfonso of Espinosa Cigars and Bear Duplisea of El Oso Fumar join Aaron and Coop for this show. Plus, we will also have our FSG Beef, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa, and Dunbarton Tob...

On Prime Time Episode 334, we bring back The Baseball Show for 2025. We will look ahead to the upcoming 2025 Major League Baseball season and discuss some topics affecting the game of Major League Baseball.  Hector Alfonso of Espinosa Cigars and Bear Duplisea of El Oso Fumar join Aaron and Coop for this show. Plus, we will also have our FSG Beef, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa, and Dunbarton Tob...

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 153, we present the “Old School Jukebox Song List”.  This episode goes back to the origins of Cigar Jukebox, the predecessor to Prime Time Jukebox. The premise is quite simple, Dave and Coop each select a cigar, and then build a song-list to pair with that cigar. For this show, we will announce the cigars we will pair on the show itself. As always you can follow along...

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 153, we present the “Old School Jukebox Song List”.  This episode goes back to the origins of Cigar Jukebox, the predecessor to Prime Time Jukebox. The premise is quite simple, Dave and Coop each select a cigar, and then build a song-list to pair with that cigar. For this show, we will announce the cigars we will pair on the show itself. As always you can follow along...

On Prime Time Episode 333, Oliver Nivaud is tonight’s special guest. There is always a lot of things happening at United Cigars, and we will cover them tonight. Most recently there are some announcements around new Firecrackers and the expansion of the Gold Star line. We will also have our FSG Beef, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa, and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segments.

On Prime Time Episode 333, Oliver Nivaud is tonight’s special guest. There is always a lot of things happening at United Cigars, and we will cover them tonight. Most recently there are some announcements around new Firecrackers and the expansion of the Gold Star line. We will also have our FSG Beef, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa, and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segments.

On Prime Time Special Edition 172, we analyze the results of a survey done by the Premium Cigar Association (PC) on the top cigar brands. We will break down the results and offer our perspectives on the results. Plus we have our American History, Espinosa this Day in Sports History, and Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here segments. References Retailer Survey: https://premiumcigars.org/p...

On Prime Time Special Edition 172, we analyze the results of a survey done by the Premium Cigar Association (PC) on the top cigar brands. We will break down the results and offer our perspectives on the results. Plus we have our American History, Espinosa this Day in Sports History, and Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here segments. References Retailer Survey: https://premiumcigars.org/p...

Ferio Tego introduced the Summa line at the 2023 PCA trade show in Las Vegas.  It follows the initial limited offerings of Ferio Tego:  Elegancia and Generoso.  The Summa is the first core line for Ferio Tego. “The word summa means a ‘comprehensive work’, a ‘summary or a synthesis of the body of work’ thus far. Ferio Tego Summa is a blend that embodies the diversity and complexity of the Ferio Teg...

Ferio Tego introduced the Summa line at the 2023 PCA trade show in Las Vegas.  It follows the initial limited offerings of Ferio Tego:  Elegancia and Generoso.  The Summa is the first core line for Ferio Tego. “The word summa means a ‘comprehensive work’, a ‘summary or a synthesis of the body of work’ thus far. Ferio Tego Summa is a blend that embodies the diversity and complexity of the Ferio Teg...

On Prime Time Episode 332, Abe Dababneh of Smoke Inn is our special guest. Abe’s getting ready to put the 2025 edition of “The Great Smoke” event and we will do some pre-game around it. Plus we will cove a plethora of topics and get Abe’s takes as only Abe can deliver We will also have our FSG Beef, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa, and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segments.

On Prime Time Episode 332, Abe Dababneh of Smoke Inn is our special guest. Abe’s getting ready to put the 2025 edition of “The Great Smoke” event and we will do some pre-game around it. Plus we will cove a plethora of topics and get Abe’s takes as only Abe can deliver We will also have our FSG Beef, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa, and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segments.

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 152 of we celebrate Black History month by looking back at some of the great African American pioneers in contemporary music. We will look at some legendary careers and assess the impacts these artists have had. For this show, since Dave smokes the Padrón 1964 Natural Diplomaticos while I smoke Fratello Navetta – The Boxer . As always you can follow along with our Spo...

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 152 of we celebrate Black History month by looking back at some of the great African American pioneers in contemporary music. We will look at some legendary careers and assess the impacts these artists have had. For this show, since Dave smokes the Padrón 1964 Natural Diplomaticos while I smoke Fratello Navetta – The Boxer . As always you can follow along with our Spo...

On the Smoking Syndicate Roundtable 20, the Cigar Coop Coalition tackles  Lure Cigars’ The Jolly Walleye Limited Edition Holiday Cigar . Lure Cigars was founded by Lou Cross III as a tribute to his late father. Lou Cross Jr. Cross Jr. was also an avid fisherman, which is the brand’s theme. According to Cross, “Immediately after lighting this elegant cigar, we experienced flavors that immediately c...

On the Smoking Syndicate Roundtable 20, the Cigar Coop Coalition tackles  Lure Cigars’ The Jolly Walleye Limited Edition Holiday Cigar . Lure Cigars was founded by Lou Cross III as a tribute to his late father. Lou Cross Jr. Cross Jr. was also an avid fisherman, which is the brand’s theme. According to Cross, “Immediately after lighting this elegant cigar, we experienced flavors that immediately c...

On Prime Time Episode 331, Scott Pearce, President of the Cigar Association of America (CAA) is our special guest. Many know Scott from his tenure with the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) where he served as the Executive Director. Last year, Scott moved over to the CAA. We will dive deeper into the history and mission of the CAA. We will talk about some of the CAA’s initiatives and what they are d...

On Prime Time Episode 331, Scott Pearce, President of the Cigar Association of America (CAA) is our special guest. Many know Scott from his tenure with the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) where he served as the Executive Director. Last year, Scott moved over to the CAA. We will dive deeper into the history and mission of the CAA. We will talk about some of the CAA’s initiatives and what they are d...

On Prime Time Special Edition 171, it’s our 2025 edition of the Big Game Show. We are once again joined by Jonathan Carney, CEO of Bentley Tobacco | USA as our special guest. We will recap the NFL Season and dive into our predictions for the Big Game. We will also catch up with Carney on what’s going on with Bentley Tobacco | USA. Plus we have our American History, Espinosa this Day in Sports Hist...

On Prime Time Special Edition 171, it’s our 2025 edition of the Big Game Show. We are once again joined by Jonathan Carney, CEO of Bentley Tobacco | USA as our special guest. We will recap the NFL Season and dive into our predictions for the Big Game. We will also catch up with Carney on what’s going on with Bentley Tobacco | USA. Plus we have our American History, Espinosa this Day in Sports Hist...