Cigar Coop Prime Time Show

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 one. This episode features appearances from Jonathan Drew and grammy-award winner/Kennedy Center honoree Arturo Sandoval.

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 Hector Alfonso of Espinosa Cigars. Our approach is unique, and probably the most accurate any in the industry. It’s also one of our most controversial shows, but as always we will deliver with the utmost respect.`    

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. Plus we have music news, cigar news, the NFL corner, the Developing Palates Review of the week, and Dave’s New Music 45! On this show, Dave smokes the Crowned Heads Announces Blood Medicine B-Positive LE 2025 while Coop smokes the Rocky Patel Winter Collection. As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Episode 175 Playlist References Jimmy Cliff, reggae icon known for hits like 'I Can See Clearly Now,' dies at 81 Jellybean Johnson, Minneapolis Music Pioneer, 'The Time' Drummer and Prince Collaborator, Dead at 69 | IBTimes UK Team Cigar Review: CAO FASA Sombra Toro - Developing Palates Crowned Head

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, and even entrepreneurial ventures like his growing presence in the cigar world. Marlon owns his own cigar company, Liga Tridente. In this interview, Coop looks into Marlon's world from both entertainment and cigars. Plus Marlon takes questions from the audience. This will be a conversation you won't want to miss.

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 happening at Halfwheel. Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments.

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 This Day in Sports History segments.

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 Live True, and our Espinosa This Day in Sports History. Our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segment talks about "Moving the Needle".

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 Things are Happening Here, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments.

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 News, and Dave's New Music 45 As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Episode 174 Playlist  References 2025 Battle of the Bands Bruce Springsteen’s Atlantic City (Electric Nebraska): Noir Goes Technicolor Fela Kuti Podcast Pierre Robert, Philadelphia Radio Icon and Friend, Has Passed Away - 93.3 WMMR

On Prime Time Episode 357 we welcome back Jay Davis. Jay is the owner and operator of Blue Smoke Dallas located in Dallas, Texas and also serves on the Board of Directors for the Premium Cigar Association (PCA). Jay is always a wealth of information on the cigar industry, and always has candid thoughts. Plus we have our Florida Sun Grown Beef, Altadis USA The Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segment.

For Prime Time Jukebox Episode 173, we welcome David Garofalo of Two Guys Cigars and The Cigar Authority as our guest DJ. It was 40 years ago back in 1985 where David founded Two Guys Cigars (then Two Guys Smoke Shop), and this year he celebrates this incredible milestone. Tonight we look back at the music and artists from the year 1985 when it all started for David. As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Episode 173 Playlist

On Prime Time Episode 356 we welcome back Luciano Meirelles, of Consella Group. One of the bigger announcements heading into the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show was Luciano Cigars entering into a joint partnership with Empresa Madeirense de Tabacos SA (EMT) to form Constella Group. Tonight we dive into the happenings of Constella and Luciano Cigars. Plus we have our Florida Sun Grown Beef, Altadis USA The Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segment.

On the heels of the new Netflix documentary, Prime Time Jukebox Episode 172 focuses on Lilith Fair. Dave and Coop will take a look at the documentary, and discuss the history and music of this musical festival that started in the 1990s. Plus we got music news, cigar news, our NFL Corner, and the Developing Palates Review of the Week. As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Episode 172 Playlist References Lilith Fair – Building a Mystery Doco: An Idea that Changed Music History 2025 Battle of the Bands What's Going on with Dolly Parton's Health? Everything the Singer Has Said About the 'Rumors' Super Bowl Halftime Show | NFL.com Taylor Swifts’ The Life of a Showgirl: A Strong Beginning of a New Era in Her Own Voice The Yardbirds Co-Founder Chris Dreja Dies at 79 | Pitchfork Moody Blues Bassist-Singer John Lodge Dies at 82 Rush announces first reunion tour since Neil Peart’s death -- and introduce new drummer California UTL Update Joya de Nicaragua to Take U.S. Distribution Independent Tea

On Prime Time Episode 355 we welcome Christian Eiroa and his son Santiago to the show. Christian's a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the cigar industry. Santiago has now joined the family business and spearheaded the Eiroa Aviator Series project. This is the first time the father-son duo have appeared on a podcast.  We will catch-up on the latest happenings in CLE, Eiroa, and Asylum Cigars. Finally we also talk about Christian's experience with the upcoming Hand Rolled Docuseries on his father, Julio R. Eiroa. Plus we have our Florida Sun Grown Beef, Altadis USA The Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segment.

On Prime Time Special Edition 181, Bear and Coop explore unusual and unorthodox blends. If you like wrapper/binder/filler, this will be the show for you. These are blends that are not your traditional components. They are sourced from non traditional countries, or special seed varietals, or even combined in an unorthodox way. The question becomes – are they worth it and do they perform. Plus we will have our Artesano de Tobacco Under the Sea, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and Altadis USA Great Things are Happening segments. 

On Episode 354 we welcome back Terence Reilly, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Aganorsa Leaf. We will discuss the latest happenings with Aganorsa Leaf including the partnership with Gene Simmons’ Money Bag Soda. Plus we have our Florida Sun Grown Beef, Altadis USA The Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segment.

For Prime Time Jukebox Episode 171, Dave and Coop are joined by Eric Guttormson of Cigar Dojo to discuss overrated music. Both will go through some of the musical talents and songs that they feel are valued a little too high. Plus, Eric takes us down the road of some concerts he visited from his youth. Tune in to the premiere of Prime Time Jukebox Episode 171: Overrated Music on Tuesday 9/30/25 at 8pm ET. As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Episode 171 Playlist

For Prime Time Episode 353, it is our 21st Media Panel Show. Tonight we tackle the good, bad, and ugly about cigar events. Joining Aaron can Coop for this discussion will be Bear Duplisea and Matt Tye (from How Bout That Cigar). Plus we have our Florida Sun Grown Beef, Altadis USA The Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segment.

Tonight we present a special Collabview between two Cigar Coop Coalition Shows – Prime Time Special Edition and El Oso Fumar Takes. This show will serve as Special Edition #181 and Take #351 for El Oso Fumar.  We are basically doing a combined show that brings the best of both worlds of both shows. This show will be hosted by Bear and Coop. Our main topic will be an analysis of the Cigar Journal Awards. Bear and Coop have an annual tradition of going through these award winners and offering commentary and analysis. Plus, we will have all of the usual segments you know on both shows – all in one package. This won’t be a regular thing as each show still has its identity, but it will be a fun experiment. References WINNERS OF THE 2025 CIGAR TROPHY AWARDS ANNOUNCED Olympic Boxer Gives His Gold Medal to American Who Rightfully Beat Him Decades Ago (Watch the Tears) Pizzeria Owner Sees People Eating From Dumpster, Offers Them Free Pies and a Slice of Dignity

For Prime Time Episode 352, we are joined by first time guest Vance Taylor, founder of Stoic Cigars. Vance comes from the great state of Utah, and he has launched a cigar brand that combines philosophy and cigar making. Tonight we will learn Vance’s story and get to know his brand. Plus we have our Florida Sun Grown Beef, Altadis USA The Ties That Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segment.