The Cigar Pulpit

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios on Jeff's ex-wife's deck, we're opening up the August My Monthly Cigars box with Nick Gervais and lighting up the Man-O-War Abomination. We not only find out what's in the box, but get an update on Jeff's missing neighbors, find out what happened after we finished recording last Tuesday's show, get some stories from Gator's youth, and of co...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios at Jeff's ex-wfie's house, the guys are smoking the final two cigars in the 2021 CRA Pack, the Oliva Serie V Milanio and Alec Bradley Fine and Rare. They discuss what is shaping up to be a mystery at Gator's neighbor's house, Nick's opinion of the 1921 slider from White Castle, and Nick gives some advice for people thinking of starting a po...

Coming at you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studio's in Pinky's garage, Nick and Pinky take shelter from some big thunderstorms while smoking the Aged Limited and Rare second edition from Rocky Patel. They discuss some cigars, the mysteries of the universe, and hormones...? We also figure out what gets cut in the United Cigars One Must Go segment and get a Final Third Friday pairing from our...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios where its smoker's choice. Nick fires up a Crook of the Crown by Stolen Throne Cigars and Jeff lights up an Ashton Heritage Puro Sol and they discuss a recently found weird undersea phenomena. Nick also discusses his recent trip to Indianapolis. The guys answer a ton of calls in this week's Ask the Boys segment, pick something to cut in the...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, the guys fire up a Villiger TAA 2022 cigar and discuss an incident that happened in the parishioners Facebook page recently where the standards on violence and incitement were violated. We also determine what's leaving in the United Cigars One Must Go segment and get some dad jokes from Gator who forgot to do them on Tuesday. Check out the...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios at Jeff's ex-wife's house, the guys have a brain storm and begin discussing what a Nick and Gator approved travel guide to cigar shops would be like. They crack open the July My Monthly Cigars box and smoke the Graycliffe Profesionale. We also answer listener questions in this week's Ask the Boys, find out what goes in another United Cigars...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick sits down with the Cigar Authority's Barry Stein to discuss a wide array of topics including the state of cigar media and the role of influencers. Barry started out as a cigar blogger and he and Nick discuss the role and responsibilities the cigar media should have in the industry. Also, is there a new project teased...? We also featu...

Coming at you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, we sit down with Trey Mac Shipley from Aladino to discuss how the 2022 PCA Trade Show went down. Trey gives us his perspective of the show while we light up the Aladino Classic, a cigar they first made available to everyone at the show. We also answer listener calls during this week's Ask the Boys segment, find out what goes in the United...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick sits down with comedian Amber Klear while smoking a Davidoff Nicaragua. Nick and Amber discuss a lot of different subjects ranging from comedy, to dyed chickens, to the importance of finding happiness in each day, and more. They also take part in the United Cigars One Must Go segment and get a Final Third Friday pairing from Broccoli...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios in Nick's driveway, the guys are opening up the July My Monthly Cigars box. As they enjoy a Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Sungrown, they discuss what went down at Long John Silvers, problems with Pizza Hut, and Nick's concert experience from the other night.  They also get into this week's Ask the Boys, announce the winner of the Ask the...

Coming at you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios on the back of Jeff's ex-wfie's house, the guys are talking about a big win in court for the cigar industry. They smoke cigars from the CRA Fundraiser Pack: The Opus X Toast Across America and the Padron Black. They also discuss a new collaboration between Arturo Fuente and Padron being unveiled at the PCA trade show, Gator's cigar band art...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios on Nick's patio, the guys are celebrating Independence Day with an H Upmann by AJ Fernandez at listener request. They discuss a variety of topics like gas prices, the mothman, Jeff's desecration of Nick's bathroom, and more. They also get into listener calls with this week's Ask the Boys, discuss Three Cigars We've Smoked and Enjoyed This W...

Coming at you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios in Nick's driveway, we're welcoming a new partner on the Pulpit... UNITED CIGARS! We touch base with Oliver Niveau of United and get to know the brand a little bit and we fire up two cigars from their selection.  We also unveil a new segment called One Must Go and get a Final Third Friday pairing from Broccoli Rob and Isaiah. Check out the...

Coming at you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios at Jeff's Ex-Wife's house, the guys are smoking the Rocky Patel Decade from the June My Monthly Cigars box and discussing some hardly known facts about everyday objects. Also Gator has fun blasting Nick with his salt gun that the ex got him for Fathers Day to kill bugs.  We also listen to calls on the Ask the Boys hotline, discuss Three Cig...

Coming at you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Stuidos, Nick and Pinky sit down to catch up and discuss a wide variety of topics while smoking a few selections from their personal travel humidors. Nick smokes the La Libertad robusto from Villiger Cigars while Pinky lights up the Camacho Pre-Embargo. They discuss some thoughts on the current education system, female cigar smokers, social media i...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, the guys finally perform the long awaited Cereal Challenge. A long time ago, Gator said that name brand cereal and generic cereal were the same product but in different packaging. Nick objected and said he could tell four cereals apart in a blind taste test. Did he do it or was he full of unfounded confidence? After the challenge, the guys...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick catches up with Nick Gervais, owner of My Monthly Cigars and FahKing Good Coffee, to open up the June MMC box. The guys fire up a Leaf by Oscar Corojo and discuss their thoughts on the upcoming PCA Trade Show, the mindset retailers may have heading into the show related to the financial state of the world, and more.  We also get a Fin...

Coming at you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios on the surface of the Sun, Nick and Gator crack open the 2021 CRA Fundraiser Pack and smoke the selections from Diamond Crown and My Father Cigars. They discuss a few different items, including some information about the annual Rivermen Cigar Company event, before getting into this week's Ask the Boys. You all stepped up with good calls aft...

Coming at you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick sits down and catches up with Mr. Jonathan of the Cigar Authority and 2 Guys Smoke Shop. The two fire up an Aladino Vintage Selection Lancero and discuss a wide variety of topics including some lighter and humidor maintenance, the current state of the cigar retail landscape, some tips for cigar store employees, lounge customers, and t...

Coming at you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios in Nick's Driveway and Jeff's ex-wife's deck, we're celebrating Taco Tuesday with the Rojas Cigars Street Tacos Barbacoa. If you're triggered by our eating, this is not a great episode for you, as Gator traveled to a variety of different places for things to stuff into his face. We answer a listener question in this week's Ask the Boys, ann...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino mobile studios in Nick's driveway, the guys crack open the 2021 Cigar Rights of America fundraiser pack. Nick smokes the Tatuaje Halloween and Gator smokes the Ashton Symmetry. They discuss Nick's car repairs, the transgender Barbie, Steve Austin, and lots more. We also get a Final Third Friday pairing from Broccoli Rob and Isaiah. AND the return of a "fa...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios on Jeff's ex-wife's deck, we're discussing our recent trips to Indianapolis and Charleston, Illinois. Jeff visited a cigar store named Indio Cigar Factory, where the owner rolls his own cigars. We light up some of his selection and get to know a bit more about him and his shop. We also discuss Nick's recent trip to Indianapolis for the Indy...

Coming at you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios at the Rivermen Cigar Company, Nick sits down with Dan the Man Ponder to discuss the retail side of cigars a bit. They discuss a recent visit from Eric Espinosa, picking out cigars to go into a humidor, and a lot more. They also go over some interesting listener data Dan found about the Pulpit! Manufacturers, accessory companies, and other...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios at Top Shooters, we discuss mysterious goings on with the Voyager 1 probe and fire up the Perla Del Mar Maduro from JC Newman. Obviously this leads to some Star Trek related nerding out... We also answer some listener calls in this week's Ask the Boys, discuss Three Cigars We've Smoked and Enjoyed This Week, get some jokes from Gator, and m...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick sits down for a chat with Dave Garofalo, owner of 2 Guys Smoke Shop and host of the Cigar Authority podcast. Nick fires up a Hammer & Sickle Tradicion and gets the story from Dave about what happened with that brand. They also discuss the war against cigars on social media, the current state of cigar media, the expansion of New World...