Cigar Coop Prime Time Show

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 176, our theme is "Feast or Famine". On this show, Dave and Coop go through artists and their songs where they really is no middle ground. They are either in with artist (feast) or out with the artist (famine). we have our NFL Corner, Pairings, Music News, Cigar News, Developing Palates Review of the Week, and Dave's New Music 45 On this show, Dave smokes the Black La...

Coming in at #28 on the 2025 Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Davidoff Year of the Snake 2025 Lancero. Back in 2012, Davidoff released a cigar called Davidoff Year of the Snake. While not the first Chinese Zodiac cigar by Davidoff, it essentially was the cigar that put Davidoff on the map in terms of Chinese Zodiac releases - and it was Davidoff that could be credited with the craze of Chinese Z...

Coming in at #28 on the 2025 Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Davidoff Year of the Snake 2025 Lancero. Back in 2012, Davidoff released a cigar called Davidoff Year of the Snake. While not the first Chinese Zodiac cigar by Davidoff, it essentially was the cigar that put Davidoff on the map in terms of Chinese Zodiac releases - and it was Davidoff that could be credited with the craze of Chinese Z...

Coming in at #29 on the 2025 Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Tatuaje La Riqueza SE 2024 Tuxtla Cazadores. In 2024, Tatuaje Cigars released a pair of cigars under its La Riqueza brand. Dubbed La Riqueza SE 2024, both cigars were released in a Cazadores format. La Riqueza is Connecticut Broadleaf offering that has been a part of the Tatuaje portfolio for over the decade. One of those releases wou...

Coming in at #29 on the 2025 Cigar of the Year Countdown is the Tatuaje La Riqueza SE 2024 Tuxtla Cazadores. In 2024, Tatuaje Cigars released a pair of cigars under its La Riqueza brand. Dubbed La Riqueza SE 2024, both cigars were released in a Cazadores format. La Riqueza is Connecticut Broadleaf offering that has been a part of the Tatuaje portfolio for over the decade. One of those releases wou...

The 2025 #30 Cigar of the Year is the LH Limited Aniversario. This cigar was released to celebrate ten years of LH Cigars in the U.S. market. Since the early 1990s, owner and blender Nick Syris has been inspired by the artistry of Cuban cigars. In particular, Syris has had an affinity for the Cohiba Siglo VI, a 52-ring-gauge x 150 mm vitola. This size has played a pivotal role in how Syris has app...

The 2025 #30 Cigar of the Year is the LH Limited Aniversario. This cigar was released to celebrate ten years of LH Cigars in the U.S. market. Since the early 1990s, owner and blender Nick Syris has been inspired by the artistry of Cuban cigars. In particular, Syris has had an affinity for the Cohiba Siglo VI, a 52-ring-gauge x 150 mm vitola. This size has played a pivotal role in how Syris has app...

For Episode 360, we are honored to welcome Carlito Fuente of Arturo Fuente and Les Mann of S.T. Dupont. While both have been our guests before, this is the first time we have had the two on the show together. Arturo Fuente and S.T Dupont have a unique relationship, and Carlito and Les have a longtime friendship. This show will deviate a bit from our usual formula, so you will not want to miss this...

For Episode 360, we are honored to welcome Carlito Fuente of Arturo Fuente and Les Mann of S.T. Dupont. While both have been our guests before, this is the first time we have had the two on the show together. Arturo Fuente and S.T Dupont have a unique relationship, and Carlito and Les have a longtime friendship. This show will deviate a bit from our usual formula, so you will not want to miss this...

Prime Time Special Edition 184: The Unofficial & Unauthorized Top 25 CA Pre-The results of the CA Top 25 list will either make some in the cigar industry’s hopes and dreams come true. In the cases, it will shatter the hopes and dreams of the others. We’ve assembled members of the Cigar Coop Coalition team for the show. We are joined by guest panelists John McTavish of Developing Palates and He...

Prime Time Special Edition 184: The Unofficial & Unauthorized Top 25 CA Pre-The results of the CA Top 25 list will either make some in the cigar industry’s hopes and dreams come true. In the cases, it will shatter the hopes and dreams of the others. We’ve assembled members of the Cigar Coop Coalition team for the show. We are joined by guest panelists John McTavish of Developing Palates and He...

For Prime Time Jukebox Episode 175, its our inaugural Christmas Music Draft Show. The Christmas Music show has been a staple of Prime Time Jukebox going back over a decade to the Cigar Jukebox show days. This year things get changed up. With this concept, Dave and Coop each draft a playlist of Christmas songs. They will choose from carols, traditional songs, non-traditional songs, and wildcards. P...

For Prime Time Jukebox Episode 175, its our inaugural Christmas Music Draft Show. The Christmas Music show has been a staple of Prime Time Jukebox going back over a decade to the Cigar Jukebox show days. This year things get changed up. With this concept, Dave and Coop each draft a playlist of Christmas songs. They will choose from carols, traditional songs, non-traditional songs, and wildcards. P...

The one and only Marlon Wayans was in Charlotte NC and hosted an event at Tailored Smoke Cigar Lounge. At the event, Coop had a chance to sit down with Marlon for a very special interview. Coming from a legendary entertainment family. Marlon Wayans has carved out a singular place in American entertainment. He is an endlessly energetic force whose career spans acting, writing, producing, stand-up,...

The one and only Marlon Wayans was in Charlotte NC and hosted an event at Tailored Smoke Cigar Lounge. At the event, Coop had a chance to sit down with Marlon for a very special interview. Coming from a legendary entertainment family. Marlon Wayans has carved out a singular place in American entertainment. He is an endlessly energetic force whose career spans acting, writing, producing, stand-up,...

For Episode 359, we are honored to welcome back Patrick Lagreid of Halfwheel to the Prime Time Show. Without a doubt Patrick is one of the best and most recognizable journalists in the cigar industry. The work he has done for over a decade with Halfwheel has changed cigar media. There is a lot going on in the cigar business and we will get Patrick’s perspectives on it, and plus catch up on what’s...

For Episode 359, we are honored to welcome back Patrick Lagreid of Halfwheel to the Prime Time Show. Without a doubt Patrick is one of the best and most recognizable journalists in the cigar industry. The work he has done for over a decade with Halfwheel has changed cigar media. There is a lot going on in the cigar business and we will get Patrick’s perspectives on it, and plus catch up on what’s...

Tonight on Prime Time Special Edition 183 we welcome Anto Mahroukian, President of JM Tobacco to the SE side of the house. JM Tobacco is a company that has achieved success in the value-priced cigar market, but more recently, they have been expanding their premium brand, Española. Plus, we have our Artesano del Tobacco Under the Sea, Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here, and Espinosa Thi...

Tonight on Prime Time Special Edition 183 we welcome Anto Mahroukian, President of JM Tobacco to the SE side of the house. JM Tobacco is a company that has achieved success in the value-priced cigar market, but more recently, they have been expanding their premium brand, Española. Plus, we have our Artesano del Tobacco Under the Sea, Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here, and Espinosa Thi...

On Prime Time Episode 358 we welcome Dave West for his Prime Time Show debut. Dave's been known long-time for his time at Small Batch Cigar. Now he is added the title of co-founder of Avowed Cigar Company. Tonight we will get into Dave's story, and learn about the story behind Small Batch Cigar and Avowed Cigars. Plus we have our Florida Sun Grown Beef, Altadis USA The Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley...

On Prime Time Episode 358 we welcome Dave West for his Prime Time Show debut. Dave's been known long-time for his time at Small Batch Cigar. Now he is added the title of co-founder of Avowed Cigar Company. Tonight we will get into Dave's story, and learn about the story behind Small Batch Cigar and Avowed Cigars. Plus we have our Florida Sun Grown Beef, Altadis USA The Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley...

Tonight on Prime Time Special Edition 182 we present the 2025 Non Political Election Night Show. This is an annual tradition on Special Edition where we smoke cigars and follow the election returns and talk election history. We do not debate politics on this show.  We ask you leave your politics at the door and join us. Plus, we have our Artesano del Tobacco Under the Sea, Tabacalera USA Great Thi...

Tonight on Prime Time Special Edition 182 we present the 2025 Non Political Election Night Show. This is an annual tradition on Special Edition where we smoke cigars and follow the election returns and talk election history. We do not debate politics on this show.  We ask you leave your politics at the door and join us. Plus, we have our Artesano del Tobacco Under the Sea, Tabacalera USA Great Thi...

For Prime Time Jukebox Episode 174, we explore one of the most unique concepts we've seen in album releases. Back in 1978, the four members of Kiss each recorded a solo album. The solo albums were branded as Kiss albums and released the same day. Tonight, we take a look at this project and why we may never ever see something like this again. Plus we have our NFL Corner, Pairings, Music News, Cigar...

For Prime Time Jukebox Episode 174, we explore one of the most unique concepts we've seen in album releases. Back in 1978, the four members of Kiss each recorded a solo album. The solo albums were branded as Kiss albums and released the same day. Tonight, we take a look at this project and why we may never ever see something like this again. Plus we have our NFL Corner, Pairings, Music News, Cigar...