Cigar Coop Prime Time Show

Prime Time Special Edition 137 Audio: Alec Bradley Mt. Rushmore

It’s been a while since we visited the cigar version Mt. Rushmore, but tonight we once again journey to this iconic monument. This time we look at candidates from Alec Bradley.

A new era is coming to Alec Bradley as Scandinavian Tobacco Group has acquired the company and the brands that go along with it. We will look back at the history of Alec Bradley and give our thoughts at what might be ahead for the future.

Plus we will have our Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here and United Cigars’ U.S. Presidents Segment!

References

• Man Finds Message in Bottle Dating Back to 1973 at Pennsylvania State Park
• Woman Spontaneously Offers Homeless Man a Job on Her Farm Proving the Power of Kindness

Prime Time Special Edition 137: Alec Bradley Mt. Rushmore

It’s been a while since we visited the cigar version Mt. Rushmore, but tonight we once again journey to this iconic monument. This time we look at candidates from Alec Bradley.

A new era is coming to Alec Bradley as Scandinavian Tobacco Group has acquired the company and the brands that go along with it. We will look back at the history of Alec Bradley and give our thoughts at what might be ahead for the future.

Plus we will have our Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here and United Cigars’ U.S. Presidents Segment!

References

• Man Finds Message in Bottle Dating Back to 1973 at Pennsylvania State Park
• Woman Spontaneously Offers Homeless Man a Job on Her Farm Proving the Power of Kindness

Prime Time Jukebox Episode 91 Audio: The 2023 Battle of the Bands Draft Show - 80s Madness

This year the Battle of the Bands Competition turns to the 1980s.

While last year we selected artists, this year we have decided to focus on albums - specifically from the decade of the 1980s. Hector Alfonso of Espinosa Cigars and John McTavish of Developing Palates are once again back ad participating.

The concept works as follows: Dave, Coop, Hector, and John will each pick eight albums. The selections will occur via a "Draft." Once the albums are selected, each participant will seed them, place them into brackets and you will decide who should move on. We will go through each round on Twitter, until there is a winner from each of the four brackets. From that point, the four bracket winners will square off in a final four.

The tournament commences the week of March 27th with two matchups a day to vote on. Each vote will be eligible to compete to win one of three special prizes that will be announced

For this show, Hector smokes the Knuckle Sandwich 55, John smokes a RoMa Craft CroMagnon, Dave smokes the Rocky Patel Winter Collection Robusto, and Coop smokes the Espinosa Sarsaparilla.

Because there are 32 albums drafted, there is no playlist for this episode.

References

• Battle of the Bands 2022: 90s Madness
• Lorde’s Solar Power Concert Review: The Power of the Sun
• The Harry Styles Concert and Why You Should Support the Opening Act
• Transatlanticsm, Death Cab for Cutie

Prime Time Jukebox Episode 91: The 2023 Battle of the Bands Draft Show - 80s Madness

This year the Battle of the Bands Competition turns to the 1980s.

While last year we selected artists, this year we have decided to focus on albums - specifically from the decade of the 1980s. Hector Alfonso of Espinosa Cigars and John McTavish of Developing Palates are once again back ad participating.

The concept works as follows: Dave, Coop, Hector, and John will each pick eight albums. The selections will occur via a "Draft." Once the albums are selected, each participant will seed them, place them into brackets and you will decide who should move on. We will go through each round on Twitter, until there is a winner from each of the four brackets. From that point, the four bracket winners will square off in a final four.

The tournament commences the week of March 27th with two matchups a day to vote on. Each vote will be eligible to compete to win one of three special prizes that will be announced

For this show, Hector smokes the Knuckle Sandwich 55, John smokes a RoMa Craft CroMagnon, Dave smokes the Rocky Patel Winter Collection Robusto, and Coop smokes the Espinosa Sarsaparilla.

Because there are 32 albums drafted, there is no playlist for this episode.

References

• Battle of the Bands 2022: 90s Madness
• Lorde’s Solar Power Concert Review: The Power of the Sun
• The Harry Styles Concert and Why You Should Support the Opening Act
• Transatlanticsm, Death Cab for Cutie

Prime Time Episode 259 Audio: Rob Dietrich, Blackened American Whiskey

Late last year, headlines were made when it was announced that a collaboration between Jonathan Drew of Drew Estate, Metallica’s James Hatfield, and Blackened Whiskey’s Rob Dietrich was happening. That collaboration would be the Blackened M81 cigar. Tonight we talk to one of the principals in this project, Rob Dietrich.

Rob is the Master Distiller and Blender and Blackened Whiskey. We’ll learn about his story, his journey in the whiskey business, and what it was like to participate in the M81 project.

In addition, we will have our Cattle Baron Steak Question of the Day, Alec Bradley Live True, Tabacalera USA, and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation Segment.

Prime Time Episode 259: Rob Dietrich, Blackened American Whiskey

Late last year, headlines were made when it was announced that a collaboration between Jonathan Drew of Drew Estate, Metallica’s James Hatfield, and Blackened Whiskey’s Rob Dietrich was happening. That collaboration would be the Blackened M81 cigar. Tonight we talk to one of the principals in this project, Rob Dietrich.

Rob is the Master Distiller and Blender and Blackened Whiskey. We’ll learn about his story, his journey in the whiskey business, and what it was like to participate in the M81 project.

In addition, we will have our Cattle Baron Steak Question of the Day, Alec Bradley Live True, Tabacalera USA, and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation Segment.

The Smoking Syndicate: Los Statos Deluxe Robusto (Audio)

Los Statos Deluxe got a refresh this year and was introduced at the 2022 PCA trade show.  The Los Statos Deluxe was reblended by Justin Andrews of General Cigar (STG) and Matt Booth of Room 101.  Room 101 was acquired earlier in 2022 by STG and, even though General Cigars was not going to be attending the PCA trade show, Room 101 had already committed to a booth at there.  Justin and Matt used this opportunity to introduce the new Los Statos Deluxe.  Los Statos Deluxe was released in 4 sizes:  robusto, toro, gigante, and churchill.

• Vitola:  Robusto
• Size:  5 x 50
• Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
• Binder: Nicaraguan
• Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican
• Country of Origin: Honduras
• Factory: Honduran American Tobacco S.A. (HATSA)
• MSRP: $8.49

Final Score:  87

The Smoking Syndicate: Los Statos Deluxe Robusto

Los Statos Deluxe got a refresh this year and was introduced at the 2022 PCA trade show.  The Los Statos Deluxe was reblended by Justin Andrews of General Cigar (STG) and Matt Booth of Room 101.  Room 101 was acquired earlier in 2022 by STG and, even though General Cigars was not going to be attending the PCA trade show, Room 101 had already committed to a booth at there.  Justin and Matt used this opportunity to introduce the new Los Statos Deluxe.  Los Statos Deluxe was released in 4 sizes:  robusto, toro, gigante, and churchill.

• Vitola:  Robusto
• Size:  5 x 50
• Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
• Binder: Nicaraguan
• Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican
• Country of Origin: Honduras
• Factory: Honduran American Tobacco S.A. (HATSA)
• MSRP: $8.49

Final Score:  87

Prime Time Jukebox Episode 90 Audio: Rolling Stone Top 500 Songs Part 10: 50 to 1

On Episode 90 of Prime Time Jukebox, we complete our recap of Rolling Stone Magazine’s recent refresh of their Top 500 songs of all time. This is a project we started back in October 2021. This segment will cover songs 50 to 1 and Dave and Coop will go through some of their favorites that made the list, and assess how fairly these favorites were ranked.

Plus we cover a wide array of both music and cigar news, including the passing of Trugoy the Dove. We will weigh in on the banter of the Super Bowl Halftime Show. Of course, we will discuss the Developing Palates Review of the Week too.

For this show, Dave smokes the Luciano Cigars’ Maria Lucia. Coop is unable to smoke due to a remote location.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Full Episode 90 Playlist
• Dave’s Respect Playlist

References

• Prime Time Jukebox Dedications Show 2023 Requests Being Taken
• Rolling Stone Top 500
• The New Oldies: #1 Album of the Year 2022: Tears For Fears – The Tipping Point
• The New Oldies: #2 Album of the Year 2022: Diana Ross – Thank You
• The New Oldies: #3 Album of the Year 2022: Red Hot Chili Peppers – Return of the Dream Canteen
• The New Oldies: #4 Album of the Year 2022: Bryan Adams – So Happy It Hurts
• The New Oldies: #5 Album of the Year 2022: Robert Plant/Alison Krauss – Raise the Roof
• The New Oldies: #6 Album of the Year 2022: Shaggy- Com Fly Wid Mi
• De La Soul’s The Magic Number: A Re-Release Tribute to Trugoy the Dove
• Rihanna: A Halftime Queen Serving, Loewe, Alaïa and the Vibe We All Needed
• Justina Miles’ Performance of Rihanna is Why I Love Music
• Marvin Gaye: What's Going On

Prime Time Jukebox Episode 90: Rolling Stone Top 500 Songs Part 10: 50 to 1

On Episode 90 of Prime Time Jukebox, we complete our recap of Rolling Stone Magazine’s recent refresh of their Top 500 songs of all time. This is a project we started back in October 2021. This segment will cover songs 50 to 1 and Dave and Coop will go through some of their favorites that made the list, and assess how fairly these favorites were ranked.

Plus we cover a wide array of both music and cigar news, including the passing of Trugoy the Dove. We will weigh in on the banter of the Super Bowl Halftime Show. Of course, we will discuss the Developing Palates Review of the Week too.

For this show, Dave smokes the Luciano Cigars’ Maria Lucia. Coop is unable to smoke due to a remote location.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Full Episode 90 Playlist
• Dave’s Respect Playlist

References

• Prime Time Jukebox Dedications Show 2023 Requests Being Taken
• Rolling Stone Top 500
• The New Oldies: #1 Album of the Year 2022: Tears For Fears – The Tipping Point
• The New Oldies: #2 Album of the Year 2022: Diana Ross – Thank You
• The New Oldies: #3 Album of the Year 2022: Red Hot Chili Peppers – Return of the Dream Canteen
• The New Oldies: #4 Album of the Year 2022: Bryan Adams – So Happy It Hurts
• The New Oldies: #5 Album of the Year 2022: Robert Plant/Alison Krauss – Raise the Roof
• The New Oldies: #6 Album of the Year 2022: Shaggy- Com Fly Wid Mi
• De La Soul’s The Magic Number: A Re-Release Tribute to Trugoy the Dove
• Rihanna: A Halftime Queen Serving, Loewe, Alaïa and the Vibe We All Needed
• Justina Miles’ Performance of Rihanna is Why I Love Music
• Marvin Gaye: What's Going On