Episodes

4 days ago
4 days ago
On Prime Time Episode 335, we kick off the first of the four Pre-Game Shows leading up to the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show with our special guest, PCA Executive Director Joshua Habursky. On this show, you will get the low-down on what to expect at this year’s PCA Trade Show.
Plus, we will have our FSG Steak 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.

4 days ago
4 days ago
On Prime Time Episode 335, we kick off the first of the four Pre-Game Shows leading up to the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show with our special guest, PCA Executive Director Joshua Habursky. On this show, you will get the low-down on what to expect at this year’s PCA Trade Show.
Plus, we will have our FSG Steak 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.

4 days ago
4 days ago
On the Smoking Syndicate Roundtable 21, the Cigar Coop Coalition tackles the Quesada 50th Anniversary Toro Prensado.
In 2024, Quesada celebrated its 50th anniversary since the opening of its first cigar factory, Manufactura de Tabacos S.A. (MATASA), in 1974. Currently, Quesada’s factory operation is called Tabacos de Exportación (TABADEX). The Quesada 50th Anniversar is a limited edition line with two vitolas to commemorate the occasion. The Quesada 50th Anniversary debuted at the Procigar 2024 festival and was showcased at the 2024 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show.
Fred Rewey of Cigar Press is our special guest panelist for tonight’s show.

4 days ago
4 days ago
On the Smoking Syndicate Roundtable 21, the Cigar Coop Coalition tackles the Quesada 50th Anniversary Toro Prensado.
In 2024, Quesada celebrated its 50th anniversary since the opening of its first cigar factory, Manufactura de Tabacos S.A. (MATASA), in 1974. Currently, Quesada’s factory operation is called Tabacos de Exportación (TABADEX). The Quesada 50th Anniversar is a limited edition line with two vitolas to commemorate the occasion. The Quesada 50th Anniversary debuted at the Procigar 2024 festival and was showcased at the 2024 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show.
Fred Rewey of Cigar Press is our special guest panelist for tonight’s show.

7 days ago
7 days ago
On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 154, we present “Songs to Ride Out the Storm.” This episode was inspired by Cyclone Alfred, a massive storm that hit Brisbane, Australia. As the title indicates, we created a playlist that you can listen to as a storm approaches.
In this episode, Dave smokes the Murcielago Rabito, and Coop smokes the HVC Hot Cake Fresh Out of the Oven Broadleaf Gran Torpedo.
As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:
References
- New Oldies 2024
- Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s Husband, Dies at 82
- My Father Cigars Opens Factory in Honduras and Announces First Honduran Line
- Conor McGregor Launches Notorious Cigars
- Martin Kove to Launch “The Prodigal Son” Cigar
- International Women’s Day in Music: Current Power in Music
- Developing Palates Team Cigar Review: Blackbird Flamingo

7 days ago
7 days ago
On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 154, we present “Songs to Ride Out the Storm.” This episode was inspired by Cyclone Alfred, a massive storm that hit Brisbane, Australia. As the title indicates, we created a playlist that you can listen to as a storm approaches.
In this episode, Dave smokes the Murcielago Rabito, and Coop smokes the HVC Hot Cake Fresh Out of the Oven Broadleaf Gran Torpedo.
As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:
References
- New Oldies 2024
- Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s Husband, Dies at 82
- My Father Cigars Opens Factory in Honduras and Announces First Honduran Line
- Conor McGregor Launches Notorious Cigars
- Martin Kove to Launch “The Prodigal Son” Cigar
- International Women’s Day in Music: Current Power in Music
- Developing Palates Team Cigar Review: Blackbird Flamingo

Friday Mar 07, 2025
Prime Time Episode 334 Audio: The Baseball Show - 2025 Edition
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
On Prime Time Episode 334, we bring back The Baseball Show for 2025.
We will look ahead to the upcoming 2025 Major League Baseball season and discuss some topics affecting the game of Major League Baseball. Hector Alfonso of Espinosa Cigars and Bear Duplisea of El Oso Fumar join Aaron and Coop for this show.
Plus, we will also have our FSG Beef, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa, and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segments.

Friday Mar 07, 2025
Prime Time Episode 334: The Baseball Show - 2025 Edition
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
On Prime Time Episode 334, we bring back The Baseball Show for 2025.
We will look ahead to the upcoming 2025 Major League Baseball season and discuss some topics affecting the game of Major League Baseball. Hector Alfonso of Espinosa Cigars and Bear Duplisea of El Oso Fumar join Aaron and Coop for this show.
Plus, we will also have our FSG Beef, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa, and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segments.

Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Prime Time Jukebox Episode 153 Audio: Old School Jukebox Song List
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 153, we present the “Old School Jukebox Song List”. This episode goes back to the origins of Cigar Jukebox, the predecessor to Prime Time Jukebox. The premise is quite simple, Dave and Coop each select a cigar, and then build a song-list to pair with that cigar.
For this show, we will announce the cigars we will pair on the show itself.
As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:
References
- Top 50 x OOPS!
- New Oldies 2024
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Voting
- Dedication Show Information
- Black History Month: Underrated Artists who Deserve More Shine
- Black History Month: Modern African-American Pioneers in Music
- Black History Month: The Importance of Motown
- Kendrick’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Review: Divisive, Transgressive…and Pure Kendrick
- Roberta Flack, ’70s R&B Vocalist Known for ‘Killing Me Softly,’ Dies at 88
- Chris Jasper, Isley Brothers Member and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, Dies at 73
- Procigar Festival 2025 Coverage Hub
- Developing Palates Team Cigar Review: Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Décimo Aniversario

Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Prime Time Jukebox Episode 153: Old School Jukebox Song List
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 153, we present the “Old School Jukebox Song List”. This episode goes back to the origins of Cigar Jukebox, the predecessor to Prime Time Jukebox. The premise is quite simple, Dave and Coop each select a cigar, and then build a song-list to pair with that cigar.
For this show, we will announce the cigars we will pair on the show itself.
As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:
References
- Top 50 x OOPS!
- New Oldies 2024
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Voting
- Dedication Show Information
- Black History Month: Underrated Artists who Deserve More Shine
- Black History Month: Modern African-American Pioneers in Music
- Black History Month: The Importance of Motown
- Kendrick’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Review: Divisive, Transgressive…and Pure Kendrick
- Roberta Flack, ’70s R&B Vocalist Known for ‘Killing Me Softly,’ Dies at 88
- Chris Jasper, Isley Brothers Member and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, Dies at 73
- Procigar Festival 2025 Coverage Hub
- Developing Palates Team Cigar Review: Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Décimo Aniversario