Cigar Coop Prime Time Show

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 Team Cigar Review: Perdomo Legacy Shade Grown Epicure - Developing Palates - Cigar, Beer and Spirit Reviews and Ratings Christopher Cross - Ride Like The Wind (Official Music Video) [45th Anniversary]

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 Team Cigar Review: Perdomo Legacy Shade Grown Epicure - Developing Palates - Cigar, Beer and Spirit Reviews and Ratings Christopher Cross - Ride Like The Wind (Official Music Video) [45th Anniversary]

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

The Diesel line of cigars has been a very successful brand for Forged Cigars and their long standing partnership with Rabbit Hole Distillery. The Diesel brand started out as a catalog only brand for Cigar International, but was moved under General Cigars in 2017. The cigars have been produced by AJ Fernandez since the beginning and still produces them to this day. Their have been several limited editions that have been produced annually under that name Founder’s Collection and for 2025, the new release is called the Raceking. These limited editions have the binder tobacco aged in whiskey barrels that were used by Rabbit Hole for their whiskey of the same name. The Raceking was introduced at the 2025 PCA Trade show in New Orleans, LA. In the press release sent to Cigar Coop, Joe Krzyston said: Joe Krzyston, Assistant Brand Manager for Diesel, said. “This barrel-aged blend honors the history and legacy of Kentucky bourbon. Whether you’re watching the race or simply enjoying the quality of the craft, this cigar is truly exceptional.” Each limited edition Diesel is release in only one size each year. Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan (Aged in Raceking bourbon barrels) Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A. Vitola: Toro Size: 6 x 52 MSRP: $15.99 Final Score: 91  

The Diesel line of cigars has been a very successful brand for Forged Cigars and their long standing partnership with Rabbit Hole Distillery. The Diesel brand started out as a catalog only brand for Cigar International, but was moved under General Cigars in 2017. The cigars have been produced by AJ Fernandez since the beginning and still produces them to this day. Their have been several limited editions that have been produced annually under that name Founder’s Collection and for 2025, the new release is called the Raceking. These limited editions have the binder tobacco aged in whiskey barrels that were used by Rabbit Hole for their whiskey of the same name. The Raceking was introduced at the 2025 PCA Trade show in New Orleans, LA. In the press release sent to Cigar Coop, Joe Krzyston said: Joe Krzyston, Assistant Brand Manager for Diesel, said. “This barrel-aged blend honors the history and legacy of Kentucky bourbon. Whether you’re watching the race or simply enjoying the quality of the craft, this cigar is truly exceptional.” Each limited edition Diesel is release in only one size each year. Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan (Aged in Raceking bourbon barrels) Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A. Vitola: Toro Size: 6 x 52 MSRP: $15.99 Final Score: 91  

Earlier this year at the 2025 PCA Trade Show, Altadis unveiled a new ultra-premium cigar in their Montecristo line called M. What makes this special is a 20 year aged Ecuadorian Connecticut that is used for its wrapper. This special wrapper was acquired from David Perez of ASP in Nicaragua. The blend for the Montecristo M was developed by AJ Fernandez and Rafael Nodal using this wrapper at AJ’s factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. Here is what Altadis had to say about the cigar: “Crafted by the legendary cigarmaker AJ Fernandez, the story of this smoke lies in a wrapper that has been carefully and beautifully aged for two decades. Aging a cigar’s wrapper leaf, like a fine bourbon or wine, adds a tremendous amount of character and maturity to a smoke, heightening the tasting notes and taking the smoker on a journey far beyond what they have experienced from normal mass market offerings in the past. The Connecticut seed Ecuadorian leaf utilized for this project was cultivated and brought to life through the fifth-generation grower David Perez, resulting in a medium-bodied smoke that is uniquely proportioned to accentuate the subtle beauty of the wrapper.” Vitola: Toro Size: 6 x 52 Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A. MSRP: $15.99 Final Score: 93

Earlier this year at the 2025 PCA Trade Show, Altadis unveiled a new ultra-premium cigar in their Montecristo line called M. What makes this special is a 20 year aged Ecuadorian Connecticut that is used for its wrapper. This special wrapper was acquired from David Perez of ASP in Nicaragua. The blend for the Montecristo M was developed by AJ Fernandez and Rafael Nodal using this wrapper at AJ’s factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. Here is what Altadis had to say about the cigar: “Crafted by the legendary cigarmaker AJ Fernandez, the story of this smoke lies in a wrapper that has been carefully and beautifully aged for two decades. Aging a cigar’s wrapper leaf, like a fine bourbon or wine, adds a tremendous amount of character and maturity to a smoke, heightening the tasting notes and taking the smoker on a journey far beyond what they have experienced from normal mass market offerings in the past. The Connecticut seed Ecuadorian leaf utilized for this project was cultivated and brought to life through the fifth-generation grower David Perez, resulting in a medium-bodied smoke that is uniquely proportioned to accentuate the subtle beauty of the wrapper.” Vitola: Toro Size: 6 x 52 Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A. MSRP: $15.99 Final Score: 93