The Cigar Pulpit

We sit down and have a chat with Michael Herklots, formerly of Nat Sherman cigars, while smoking the Nat Sherman Timeless Supreme 749 Churchill. We discuss Michael's history in the cigar industry, his time with Nat Sherman, and his thoughts on the challenges cigar lounges and shops will be facing in a post-COVID world.  We also answer listener questions in the Ask the Boys segment, find out Larry...

The guys are joined by Nick Gervais from My Monthly Cigars to find out what is in the December box. As they enjoy the Aging Room Quatro Nicaragua, they discuss the importance of brick and mortar cigar shops, announce a fun Christmas contest, and more. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit  and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE . Sign up for the Robusto box...

We fire up a My Father Connecticut and give you all our thoughts on the best gift ideas for cigar lovers for 2020 (hint... LOTS of Bishops and Gators!). We also nearly get blown up by a guy trying to light a propane heater. We answer some great listener questions in Ask The Boys, get a riveting review from Larry the Mute, and give away some cigars in the Weekly Giveaway! Check out the Cigar Pulpit...

We recap our recent trip to Tampa and Ybor City, detailing all of the cool cigar places we visited and enjoyed. We discuss our experience with Uber Eats, touch on our tour of the JC Newman factory, detail the trip to Clearwater Beach, and more.  Oh and Nick plays a drunken voicemail he left for a very special Ask the Boys. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit  and @NekkidGato...

Here's part one of our trip to Tampa, where we discuss our tour of the J.C. Newman Factory, El Reloj, and sit down for an in-depth interview with Bobby and Eric Newman. We discuss the company's history, the factory and its renovations, the battle against the FDA, the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation, and even an organization that provides support dogs for veterans that Bobby is very involved in...

The guys move the Battle of the Budgets into the Funnel Four! During the first round, the Tatascan Yellow Series by JRE Tobacco takes on the Perdomo Fresco Natural. Who will be moving on to the Championship? Listen and find out! Also, Nick gives Jeff COVID, they answer some listener questions in the Ask the Boys segment, Larry the Mute gives another riveting review, and more cigars are given away...

The guys visit with Broccoli Rob (AND Mrs. Broccoli) as they smoke the Montecristo Media Noche from the November My Monthly Cigars box. We get an update from Rob about how things are going at the Smoke Pit, a new shop outside of Indianapolis, and discuss cigars. We also get into some F*cked Up Facts where Gator is challenged to try and compete for a very strange world record. Check out the Cigar P...

The guys are joined by Robert Holt, owner of Southern Draw Cigars, as they light up the Firethorn toro and discuss Southern Draw, its origins, philosophy, charitable works, and more. Robert also talks about EIGHT new cigars they have brought to the market this year and teases a brand new core line that will debut around December! The guys also answer some listener questions in Ask the Boys, get a...

Gator is driving Nick INSANE as they light up and smoke the La Herencia Cubana Core from the November My Monthly Cigars box. On a serious note, they talk with Oscar Valladares about the impact of Hurricane Eta in Honduras and how we all can help in relief efforts. All that plus some F*cked Up Facts and Would You Rather. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit  and @NekkidGator a...

Back by popular demand, Pinky joins the guys to smoke the La Padilla Serie 1968 from the November My Monthly Cigars box and speak with Paul Allen, author of When Tobacco Was King: A History of Tobacco in Canada - A Southerner's Journey, about his book.  She also helps them answer listener questions in the Ask the Boys segment, we get a review from Larry the Mute, we give away some cigars and prize...

The guys open up the November My Monthly Cigars box with MMC owner Nick Gervais and smoke the Diesel Whiskey Row Sherry Cask. Per usual they talk about a bunch of different topics but things seem to really go off the rails when Jeff reveals a part of Nick's past he'd hoped to have left behind. They also receive special Election 2020 updates from a special correspondent and find out this Friday's F...

The guys sit down and speak with Jon Huber, owner of Crowned Heads Cigars, about his company and their newest cigar, the Mil Dias. They touch on Jon's history in the industry, his business philosophy, and lots more. The guys also answer some listener questions in the Ask the Boys segment, get a review of the Swisher Sweets Outlaw from Larry the Mute, and give away some cigars in the Weekly Giveawa...

The guys had two guests bail at the last minute, so they just ramble on for an hour while smoking the Mark Twain from the October My Monthly Cigars box. They discuss Halloween candy, Covid restrictions, and how Gator is sizing Nick up to use him as a skin suit. They also unveil a new segment and announce a contest! Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit  and @NekkidGator and si...

The guys are continuing a series of episodes that will take place, once a month, through January where they smoke and try and find the best budget bundle cigar they can. In this fourth and final round of what Gator has called the Sweat Sixteen (ugh), they blind taste test four cigars (Schixo by Asylum, the 3x3, Flor de Oliva, and the HB 61 Maduro by General Cigars). Which one did they decide was t...

The guys sit down with Broccoli Rob and light up the HC Series Black Maduro from the October My Monthly Cigars box. They recap the behind the scenes shenanigans from the Rivermen Cigar Company and Martinez Cigars event, discuss what cigars Broccoli has been enjoying lately, and talk about a whole lot more. And Nick has a stroke or something... Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPu...

The guys bring you all of the action from this past Saturday's Martinez Cigars event at Rivermen Cigar Company. We have split this episode so check out Part 1 if you haven't yet! In this episode, the guys talk with some more of the visitors at the event and circle up with Dan Ponder of the Rivermen Cigar Company and the Martinez Cigars crew to find out their thoughts on the event. Check out the Ci...

The guys bring you all of the action from this past Saturday's Martinez Cigars event at Rivermen Cigar Company. We have split this episode so be watching for Part 2 to come out on Wednesday! In this episode, the guys talk with some of the visitors at the event and have a nice roundtable discussion with Al Roman from the Good Cigar podcast and Mark Langenfeld from the Straight Cut podcast.  Check o...

The guys welcome listener Teddy Caldwell to the show in honor of his birthday with some Camacho Diploma Special Selection cigars he was nice enough to send us. They discuss parenting Pulpit-style, cigars, the anarchists cookbook, Bob Saget, chicken wings, smoking meat, and more. Follow Teddy on Instagram at @teddygoreala Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit  and @NekkidGator...

The guys sit down with Brandon Marsh, VP of Marketing and Online Sales with Big Sky Cigars, to talk about their newest cigar, The Madison. Learn all about this relatively new company and the cigars in their lineup. The guys also answer some great listener questions, get another riveting review from Larry the Mute, and give away a Martinez Cigars prize pack in the Weekly Giveaway. Learn more about...

The guys light up the 5 Vegas Limitada 2020 from the October My Monthly Cigars box and discuss a new documentary, The Social Dilemma, and how it highlights the dangers of social media. They also discuss how they’re both really bad at remembering names, The Stranger and Bio Freeze, how Google is attacking the Care Bears, broccoli, dieting, porn, and more. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at...

The guys sit down with Nick Gervais of My Monthly Cigars to crack open the October box and light up the Caldwell All Out Kings. They discuss a lot of tv shows and movies they've been watching, good cigars they've been smoking, and just have a great time. Jeff says Back to the Future didn't hold up over time and Nick tells another story of pooping his pants... sigh... Check out the Cigar Pulpit on...

The guys sit down with friend of the show, Pink Bronco, for a roundtable discussion of how Nick got her into cigars during the Covid-19 break. They discuss what kinds of cigars she tried and likes, why she enjoys cigars, and other aspects she didn't even realize about cigars and the cigar community.  Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit  and @NekkidGator and sign up for the f...

Welcome to a bonus episode of The Gator Show, where Gator and Pastor Barnaby Rothschild smoke the Martinez Cigars bandito from the September My Monthly Cigars box. Check out Gator on Instagram at  @NekkidGator   Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com  

The guys are continuing a series of episodes that will take place, once a month, through January where they smoke and try and find the best budget bundle cigar they can. In this third round, they blind taste test four cigars (Perdomo Fresco, Tatuaje Series P, Quorum Connecticut, and Cusano Cigars P1). Which one did they decide was the best from this round? Listen and find out! The guys also announ...

The guys smoke the final cigar from the September My Monthly Cigars box, the CAO Flathead V19, while talking with Micallef Cigars President Dan Thompson. Dan tells the guys about the company's commitment to brick and mortar retailers, as well as their recent decision to stop distributing through major online retailers. Then the guys talk to Dan about transvestites, Jeff's dog cowering in fear when...