Episodes

Friday Feb 27, 2026
Prime Time Episode 367 Audio: Oliver Nivaud, United Cigars
Friday Feb 27, 2026
Friday Feb 27, 2026
On Prime Time Episode 367, Oliver Nivaud is tonight’s special guest.
There is always a lot of things happening at United Cigars and Selected Tobacco, and we will cover them tonight. Most recently there are some announcements around Nelson Alfonso’s new facility in Spain plus some new Firecrackers are on the horizon.
We will also have our FSG Beef, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa, and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segments.

Friday Feb 27, 2026
Prime Time Episode 367: Oliver Nivaud, United Cigars
Friday Feb 27, 2026
Friday Feb 27, 2026
On Prime Time Episode 367, Oliver Nivaud is tonight’s special guest.
There is always a lot of things happening at United Cigars and Selected Tobacco, and we will cover them tonight. Most recently there are some announcements around Nelson Alfonso’s new facility in Spain plus some new Firecrackers are on the horizon.
We will also have our FSG Beef, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa, and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segments.

Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
Prime Time Special Edition 187 Audio: Jeremy McDonald, Wildfire Cigar Company
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
For Prime Time Special Edition 187, we welcome Jeremy McDonald, owner and founder of Wildfire Cigar Company to the SE side of the house.
After a successful career at Caldwell Cigar Company, five years ago McDonald struck out on his own and launched Wildfire. We will catch up with Jeremy and see where things are as he hits his five year anniversary.
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.

Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
Prime Time Special Edition 187: Jeremy McDonald, Wildfire Cigar Company
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
For Prime Time Special Edition 187, we welcome Jeremy McDonald, owner and founder of Wildfire Cigar Company to the SE side of the house.
After a successful career at Caldwell Cigar Company, five years ago McDonald struck out on his own and launched Wildfire. We will catch up with Jeremy and see where things are as he hits his five year anniversary.
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.

Monday Feb 16, 2026
Prime Time Jukebox Episode 181 Audio: Black History Month 2026
Monday Feb 16, 2026
Monday Feb 16, 2026
On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 181 of we celebrate Black History month by looking back at some of the great African American pioneers in contemporary music. We will look at some legendary careers and assess the impacts these artists have had.
For this show, since Dave smokes the Espinosa Comfortably Numb Vol 3 while Coop smokes a pre-release of the Espanola 30th Anniversary Maduro.
As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:
- Episode 181 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QdYw0hdBqpsJNJSrOk5yX?si=a78b9a6ea8b54055

Monday Feb 16, 2026
Prime Time Jukebox Episode 181: Black History Month 2026
Monday Feb 16, 2026
Monday Feb 16, 2026
On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 18 of we celebrate Black History month by looking back at some of the great African American pioneers in contemporary music. We will look at some legendary careers and assess the impacts these artists have had.
For this show, since Dave smokes the Espinosa Comfortably Numb Vol 3 while Coop smokes a pre-release of the Espanola 30th Anniversary Maduro.
As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:
- Episode 181 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QdYw0hdBqpsJNJSrOk5yX?si=a78b9a6ea8b54055

Friday Feb 13, 2026
Prime Time Episode 366 Audio: Nicholas Melillo, Foundation Cigar Company
Friday Feb 13, 2026
Friday Feb 13, 2026
On Prime Time Episode 366, we welcome back Nicholas Melillo of Foundation Cigar Company as our special guest.
Foundation Cigar has now heading into its second decade in business, and Nick has been at the forefront of some of the biggest releases in the past few years. We will catch up with Nick and recap his journey during that time.
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.

Friday Feb 13, 2026
Prime Time Episode 366: Nicholas Melillo, Foundation Cigar Company
Friday Feb 13, 2026
Friday Feb 13, 2026
On Prime Time Episode 366, we welcome back Nicholas Melillo of Foundation Cigar Company as our special guest.
Foundation Cigar has now heading into its second decade in business, and Nick has been at the forefront of some of the biggest releases in the past few years. We will catch up with Nick and recap his journey during that time.
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.

Wednesday Feb 04, 2026
Wednesday Feb 04, 2026
For Prime Time Special Edition 186, it’s our annual Big Game Pre-Game Show. As each year, we are joined by Jonathan Carney of Bentley Tobacco | USA and Hooten Young.
Ten years ago, Coop and Carney launched the concept of doing a Cigar Coop in anticipation of The Big Game. This year we celebrate 10 years. Joined by Bear, the three will look back at the NFL Season and take a look at the game itself.
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.

Wednesday Feb 04, 2026
Wednesday Feb 04, 2026
For Prime Time Special Edition 186, it’s our annual Big Game Pre-Game Show. As each year, we are joined by Jonathan Carney of Bentley Tobacco | USA and Hooten Young.
Ten years ago, Coop and Carney launched the concept of doing a Cigar Coop in anticipation of The Big Game. This year we celebrate 10 years. Joined by Bear, the three will look back at the NFL Season and take a look at the game itself.
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.

