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.

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.

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".

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.

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 

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 

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.

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

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 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

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

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 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.