The Cigar Pulpit

Hey all, just a little show schedule update. Due to my move, the new show this week will come out on FRIDAY, July 19. Thanks for your understanding and support!   Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com ! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family o...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Trey Mac as Nick fires up some well aged Aladino Corojo Reservas in both the No. 4 and robusto sizes. The guys discuss internet memes, cigars, some conspiracies, and why Trey Mac hates crows and why crows hate Trey Mac. During the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, the guys share some movies they've watched recently. A...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Noah Zeleznik as they review some of the prominent deaths of 2024. They also go over their 2024 predictions to see if any of them have come true yet. Noah enjoys the Kristoff Guardrail while Nick fires up a Kristoff Veinte.  And during the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, the guys get a bit deep as they analyze a rec...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick takes more of your calls in another Ask the Pulpit show. While enjoying the Liga Privada H99 toro, Nick dives into the messages you've left and answered your burning questions. We also get another random guest as a result of the calls! Find out what Nick has been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and how you...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Mr, Jonathan as they fire up a selection of Firecrackers from United Cigars. Mr. J enjoys the new JFR Lunatic Firecracker while Nick smokes both the connecticut and sungrown regular production versions of the Firecracker. They discuss how to smoke in your house and not leave a smoky mess, alternatives for Cuban Cohibas, a...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Pinky as they fire up the Diamond Crown Maximus No. 5. Pinky shares a pretty neat little travel tip that cigar smokers may be interested in and that retailers definitely will want to make note of.  Also Nick makes a big announcement and a secondary announcement impacting the show in July. And find out what we've been watc...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, its the return of Ask the Pulpit! Nick takes listener calls and answers questions and addresses concerns while smoking the Perla Del Mar Corojo toro from JC Newman.  Nick also discusses what he's been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and Three Cigars He's Smoked and Enjoyed This Week.  Get your calls in for Ask t...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Dave from the Smokin' Butts and Tappin' Ash podcast to discuss their favorite sci-fi movies during a very long Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. The guys really let their nerd flags fly a bit, but if you're into sci-fi at all, there will be some great movie suggestions here. Nick lights up an Altar Q from Oscar Vallad...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Ed Sullivan of the Cigar Authority to discuss some of the behind the scenes planning that goes into a podcast like theirs. Learn how far out they schedule shows and guests and more. We also discuss Ed's personal choices for top cigars of 2024 at the mid-year point and a lot more! Oh... and there's a big tease about a priz...

Coming to you from JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Jerry Pulaski as they review their top cigars at the mid-point of year. The lists are... interesting... to say the least. Nick enjoys the Padron 1964 Anniversary Presidente Maduro while Jerry attempts to try an e-cigar he "procured"... Also, Nick announces the return of a segment! And find out what they've been entertained by...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick discusses ways to set up a smoking room in your home and prevent smoke from going outside of the room. He fires up a Villiger 1888 Nicaragua toro and gives a variety of options ranging in various prices.  And then in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, Nick discusses some of the movies he's seen lately as well as a comedy show p...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Noah Zeleznik as they each try the Micallef Blue for the first time. They discuss Nick's issues with finding a house and some of his thoughts on the current state of the housing market. It gets a bit curmudgeonly... Then in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, the guys go over their lists of Top Ten movies by Robert...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, it's a BONUS episode this week as Nick is joined by Aladino Sales Representative and Professional Wrestler Joel Williams. Joel is promoting his upcoming wrestling show on Saturday, June 1, where he's taking on TNA Impact Legend Frankie Kazarian. The guys talk all about the event, taking place in Hickory, North Carolina, and Joel's time in...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick fires up a Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Nicaragua and discusses ways can save money on cigars while still supporting your local brick and mortar cigar shop. The economy is rough and times are tough, so we need to stretch our dollars as far as we can. Nick has plenty of good tips on how you can get more cigars for your money without re...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by his dad, Jim, who gives us a preview of what can be expected at this weekend's Indianapolis 500 IndyCar race. We discuss our history with the race, the track itself, and a lot more, all while trying the new Te Amo cigar from Altadis USA. Even if you're not a die hard IndyCar fan, you'll learn something here. We also discu...

Coming your way from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Mike Brinker as they discuss their time at the Smokin' Butts and Tappin' Ash barbecue competition this past weekend. The guys fire up a 50 Cal Field robusto from Warfighter Cigars and discuss their thoughts on what kind of cigars to pair with different kinds of barbecue. They also discuss Mike's encounter with some turk...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick fires up the All Saints Cigars Solamente 2023 and reviews some recent headlines from the cigar industry! We cover two brands that are reducing prices on their products, a cigar company that is for sale, and legislation impacting a cigar lounge in Minnesota.  And find out what Nick has been entertained by this week in the Villiger Ciga...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Kenn Klarich, owner of Ash & Ale Cigars in Palm Coast Florida, to discuss what all goes into planning a cigar event, like PulpitFest 2024! The guys fire up the Yaya Bagua and discuss all of the different considerations they had when figuring out the early phases of PulpitFest, as well as tease a lot of the things even...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Nick Gervais, owner of My Monthly Cigars and Fahking Good Coffee, to premiere the Fahking Good Cigar! Gervais talks all about how the project came about and the process of choosing the cigar. He also details how you can get your hands on this limited edition product! And there's lots to discuss with in the Villiger Cigars...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Dave Garofalo to promote the New England Cigar Expo and how you can be a part of it. Dave details everything taking place at the Expo, lists off all of the attending manufacturers, and tells you how you can order your ticket now!  We also discuss cigar reviews, the Cigar Authority Strengh-O-Meter, and the importance of do...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Pinky as they smoke the Leaf by Oscar 10th Anniversary cigar and catch up. They discuss Pinky's recent efforts to get a friend of her's to start smoking cigars and the results of her work. They also discuss a wide variety of other topics including Nick's house hunt and somehow they get on the subject of male birth control...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Dave of the Smokin' Butts and Tappin' Ash barbecue and cigar team and podcast. They discuss the upcoming competitions the team is taking part in and what goes into preparing for that, while Nick enjoys the Henry Clay Warhawk Rebellious. And in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, we not only find out what the guys ha...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Ed Sullivan for a chat! Nick smokes the Perdomo 30th Anniversary Connecticut while Ed fires up the new Gold Star from United Cigars. They discuss recent adventures at the doctor's offices, as well as the story about how Ed's dog got his own car. Get a ton of good comedy special suggestions and more in the Villiger Cigars...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Luc (mysticks35mm) to catch up and talk cigars. They discuss cigar prices in Canada, the changing weather, and other random topics for a bit. Also, find out who Nick is considering getting as a guest on the show... And I continue to try and talk Luc into coming to Pulpitfest. Find out Three Cigars They've Smoked and Enjoy...

Coming your way from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Villiger North America President René Castaneda as they discuss a wide variety of subjects including some of economics surrounding cigar industry these days. They both enjoy the Villiger 1888 Nicaragua, in the toro and churchill sizes. The two also discuss the PCA trade show and how it went for Villiger, some advancemen...