Cigar Coop Prime Time Show

On Prime Time Episode 369, we have the second installment of our four-part 2026 PCA Pre-Game Series with Media Panel 23. Tonight, we will have our annual panel discussion regarding PCA. Aaron and Coop will be joined by members of Developing Palates and 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 Be...

On Prime Time Episode 369, we have the second installment of our four-part 2026 PCA Pre-Game Series with Media Panel 23. Tonight, we will have our annual panel discussion regarding PCA. Aaron and Coop will be joined by members of Developing Palates and 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 Be...

Last year at the 2025 PCA Trade Show in New Orleans, Perdomo introduced their newest cigar line, Perdomo Legacy. The Legacy was created by Nicholas Perdomo III for his father, Nick Perdomo Jr, for his 60th birthday. What is so unique about this cigar is the use of a special shade grown tobacco that was cultivated in Perdomo’s Finca Natalie farm in Estelí, Nicaragua. It was developed from a hybrid...

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 183, we present our seventh installment for Women in Music. We do this show each year coinciding with International Women’s Day, which took place in early March. This year’s installment has a theme as we focus on important tracks from female artists. In this episode, Dave smokes the ADVentura Barbarroja’s Invasion while Coop smokes the Avowed Cigars’ The Vow . As alwa...

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 183, we present our seventh installment for Women in Music. We do this show each year coinciding with International Women’s Day, which took place in early March. This year’s installment has a theme as we focus on important tracks from female artists. In this episode, Dave smokes the ADVentura Barbarroja’s Invasion while Coop smokes the Avowed Cigars’ The Vow . As alwa...

For Prime Time Special Edition 188, we welcome Kevin Shahan, owner and founder of Cigar prop to the SE side of the house. Kevin is as creative as they come. He has come up with many innovations, whether in accessories, cigars, or cigar media. We will get into Kevin’s story and learn about how he built incredible brands in these areas. Plus, we have our Artesano del Tobacco Under the Sea, Tabacaler...

For Prime Time Special Edition 188, we welcome Kevin Shahan, owner and founder of Cigar prop to the SE side of the house. Kevin is as creative as they come. He has come up with many innovations, whether in accessories, cigars, or cigar media. We will get into Kevin’s story and learn about how he built incredible brands in these areas. Plus, we have our Artesano del Tobacco Under the Sea, Tabacaler...

On Prime Time Episode 368, we kick off the first of the four Pre-Game Shows leading up to the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show with our special guest, PCA CEO 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 True, Espinosa...

On Prime Time Episode 368, we kick off the first of the four Pre-Game Shows leading up to the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show with our special guest, PCA CEO 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 True, Espinosa...

Altadis USA just released its newest line, an extension of the Romeo y Julieta line called the Reserva Real Nicaragua Profundo. This new cigar is a collaboration between AJ Fernandez and Rafael Nodal, rolled at AJ Fernandez’s factory in Nicaragua (though which one is not disclosed), from tobacco grown on his farm. The cigar features an “extra-fermentated” Nicaraguan Oscuro wrapper over a Nicaragua...

Altadis USA just released its newest line, an extension of the Romeo y Julieta line called the Reserva Real Nicaragua Profundo. This new cigar is a collaboration between AJ Fernandez and Rafael Nodal, rolled at AJ Fernandez’s factory in Nicaragua (though which one is not disclosed), from tobacco grown on his farm. The cigar features an “extra-fermentated” Nicaraguan Oscuro wrapper over a Nicaragua...

On the Smoking Syndicate Roundtable 23, the Cigar Coop Coalition tackles the Ceniza Fina Connecticut Toro. The Connecticut is the second blend from Ceniza Fina. Ceniza Fina, a new brand created by Sam and Rosie Lopez of Fine Ash Cigars, is getting set to launch. The new cigar line is being produced at  Hostos Fernandez Quesada ‘s  Tabacalera La Isla  in the  Dominican Republic . The name Ceniza Fi...

On the Smoking Syndicate Roundtable 23, the Cigar Coop Coalition tackles the Ceniza Fina Connecticut Toro. The Connecticut is the second blend from Ceniza Fina. Ceniza Fina, a new brand created by Sam and Rosie Lopez of Fine Ash Cigars, is getting set to launch. The new cigar line is being produced at  Hostos Fernandez Quesada ‘s  Tabacalera La Isla  in the  Dominican Republic . The name Ceniza Fi...

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 182, we look at the nominees for the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class. This is a show that traces back to the beginnings of Prime Time Jukebox (Episode 1) After putting this show on hiatus, the 2026 class looked quite intriguing so we are bringing it back. You can decide how is in and who is out. Plus we have music news (lots), cigar news, the Developing Palate...

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 182, we look at the nominees for the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class. This is a show that traces back to the beginnings of Prime Time Jukebox (Episode 1) After putting this show on hiatus, the 2026 class looked quite intriguing so we are bringing it back. You can decide how is in and who is out. Plus we have music news (lots), cigar news, the Developing Palate...

On Prime Time Episode 367, Oliver Nivaud is tonight’s special guest. There is always a lot of things happening at United Cigars and Selected Tobacco, and we will cover them tonight. Most recently there are some announcements around Nelson Alfonso’s new facility in Spain plus some new Firecrackers are on the horizon. We will also have our FSG Beef, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa, and Dunbarton To...

On Prime Time Episode 367, Oliver Nivaud is tonight’s special guest. There is always a lot of things happening at United Cigars and Selected Tobacco, and we will cover them tonight. Most recently there are some announcements around Nelson Alfonso’s new facility in Spain plus some new Firecrackers are on the horizon. We will also have our FSG Beef, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa, and Dunbarton To...

For Prime Time Special Edition 187, we welcome Jeremy McDonald, owner and founder of Wildfire Cigar Company to the SE side of the house. After a successful career at Caldwell Cigar Company, five years ago McDonald struck out on his own and launched Wildfire. We will catch up with Jeremy and see where things are as he hits his five year anniversary. Plus, we have our Artesano del Tobacco Under the...

For Prime Time Special Edition 187, we welcome Jeremy McDonald, owner and founder of Wildfire Cigar Company to the SE side of the house. After a successful career at Caldwell Cigar Company, five years ago McDonald struck out on his own and launched Wildfire. We will catch up with Jeremy and see where things are as he hits his five year anniversary. Plus, we have our Artesano del Tobacco Under the...

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 181 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 Espinosa Comfortably Numb Vol 3 while Coop smokes a pre-release of the Espanola 30th Anniversary Maduro. As always you ca...

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 18 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 Espinosa Comfortably Numb Vol 3 while Coop smokes a pre-release of the Espanola 30th Anniversary Maduro. As always you can...

On Prime Time Episode 366, we welcome back Nicholas Melillo of Foundation Cigar Company as our special guest. Foundation Cigar has now heading into its second decade in business, and Nick has been at the forefront of some of the biggest releases in the past few years. We will catch up with Nick and recap his journey during that time. Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacaler...

On Prime Time Episode 366, we welcome back Nicholas Melillo of Foundation Cigar Company as our special guest. Foundation Cigar has now heading into its second decade in business, and Nick has been at the forefront of some of the biggest releases in the past few years. We will catch up with Nick and recap his journey during that time. Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacaler...

For Prime Time Special Edition 186, it’s our annual Big Game Pre-Game Show. As each year, we are joined by Jonathan Carney of Bentley Tobacco | USA and Hooten Young. Ten years ago, Coop and Carney launched the concept of doing a Cigar Coop in anticipation of The Big Game. This year we celebrate 10 years. Joined by Bear, the three will look back at the NFL Season and take a look at the game itself....

For Prime Time Special Edition 186, it’s our annual Big Game Pre-Game Show. As each year, we are joined by Jonathan Carney of Bentley Tobacco | USA and Hooten Young. Ten years ago, Coop and Carney launched the concept of doing a Cigar Coop in anticipation of The Big Game. This year we celebrate 10 years. Joined by Bear, the three will look back at the NFL Season and take a look at the game itself....