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Prime Time Jukebox Episode 104: Album Archaeology #13 - Faith, George Michael

Prime Time Jukebox Episode 104 features the 13th installment of our Album Archaeology Series. On this episode, we break down George Michael’s Faith.

Much like an archaeologist digs and hunts for gems, on Album Archaeology we dig into the Faith album. We go deep into each of the tracks of this album looking at the music, lyrics, and stories behind this album.

We also discuss the recent Premium Cigar Association (PCA)Trade Show- plus dive into music news.

In this episode, Dave smokes the La Flor Dominicana TAA 50th Segunda Edición Natural while Coop smokes the Room101 14th Anniversary.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 104 Playlist

References

• Taylor Swift’s Speak Now (Taylor’s Version): Another Chapter in the Pre 1989 Era
• Elton John bids farewell to the road with the last show on his goodbye tour
• Courtney Barnett to close Milk! Records, announces final release
• Cigar Big Board (PCA Coverage Hub)

• George Michael, Aretha Franklin - I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)

PCA 2023: Selected Tobacco (Audio)

It’s hard to believe that it’s been an entire decade since I first heard of the brands of Selected Tobacco. Owned by Nelson Alfonso, Selected Tobacco today takes its rightful place among the best luxury cigar brands in the world. 2022 probably saw Selected Tobacco’s most significant expansion as it introduced several new lines – notably the new Alfonso brand and Byron 1850 line. 2023 wouldn’t see quite as many surprises, but at the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, several previously announced projects now come to life.

Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-pWI

PCA 2023: Selected Tobacco

It’s hard to believe that it’s been an entire decade since I first heard of the brands of Selected Tobacco. Owned by Nelson Alfonso, Selected Tobacco today takes its rightful place among the best luxury cigar brands in the world. 2022 probably saw Selected Tobacco’s most significant expansion as it introduced several new lines – notably the new Alfonso brand and Byron 1850 line. 2023 wouldn’t see quite as many surprises, but at the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, several previously announced projects now come to life.

Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-pWI

The Smoking Syndicate: Rabbit Air A3 (Audio)

Rabbit Air reached out to me to do a review of their new A3 model which I accepted.  I’ve long been a fan of Rabbit Air as I have been using their MinusA2 model for about 8 years now.  I thought the MinusA2 did a fantastic job reducing smoke in my man cave, but I was curious how much better, if any, the A3 would be.  The new A3 turned out to be a much better unit than my older MinusA2.  It had a larger filtration capacity, faster, and quieter in a slightly smaller package.  It does a better job is to reduce that old smoke smell as well over my MinusA2.  The unit cost for the A3 is $750 vs the $570 of the MinusA2, but I think the extra money is worth it here.  You get so much more for less than $200 between them.  I can easily say I highly recommend the A3 for any small or medium cigar shop or a home cigar lounge.  Watch my video for a full review. --Ben Lee

The Smoking Syndicate: Rabbit Air A3

Rabbit Air reached out to me to do a review of their new A3 model which I accepted.  I’ve long been a fan of Rabbit Air as I have been using their MinusA2 model for about 8 years now.  I thought the MinusA2 did a fantastic job reducing smoke in my man cave, but I was curious how much better, if any, the A3 would be.  The new A3 turned out to be a much better unit than my older MinusA2.  It had a larger filtration capacity, faster, and quieter in a slightly smaller package.  It does a better job is to reduce that old smoke smell as well over my MinusA2.  The unit cost for the A3 is $750 vs the $570 of the MinusA2, but I think the extra money is worth it here.  You get so much more for less than $200 between them.  I can easily say I highly recommend the A3 for any small or medium cigar shop or a home cigar lounge.  Watch my video for a full review. --Ben Lee

Prime Time Jukebox Episode 103 Audio: Out of the Comfort Zone #3 – Mixes for Each Other

Under the banner of “Out of the Comfort Zone”, Dave and Coop once again challenge each other. Tonight each will make a personal mix of 13 songs to present to the other. These are songs each is guessing the other has not heard and its based on personal styles of who built the mix keeping in mind the personal style of the receipt. On the show, each will come back with their findings.

Plus we have music news, cigar news, and the Developing Palates Review of the Week! Dave has his own slate of concerts he will be attending and Coop is heading to PCA 2023!

On this Episode Dave smokes the Viaje Skull & Bones Big Ivan and Coop smokes the Micallef Black Robusto

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 103 Playlist

References

• Taylor Swift Sets Records as Australia Tour Adds Dates
• Dolly Parton May Be Headed For Her First Rock Grammy Nomination
• Sigur Rós’ Gold: Warm and Spiritual Art from Icy Reykjavik
• Olivia Rodrigo’s Vampire: Moving from Sadness to Anger
• Drew Estate Announces Return to PCA Trade Show in 2024
• Tatuaje Anarchy NFT Collection to be Showcased at PCA 2023
• Cigar Big Board (Full PCA 2023 Coverage)
• Developing  Palates Team Cigar Review: HVC Selección No. 1 Natural Esenciales
• The Bangles - Going Down to Liverpool (Official Video)           
• Robbie Williams - Feel (Live 8 2005)

Prime Time Jukebox Episode 103: Out of the Comfort Zone #3 – Mixes for Each Other

Under the banner of “Out of the Comfort Zone”, Dave and Coop once again challenge each other. Tonight each will make a personal mix of 13 songs to present to the other. These are songs each is guessing the other has not heard and its based on personal styles of who built the mix keeping in mind the personal style of the receipt. On the show, each will come back with their findings.

Plus we have music news, cigar news, and the Developing Palates Review of the Week! Dave has his own slate of concerts he will be attending and Coop is heading to PCA 2023!

On this Episode Dave smokes the Viaje Skull & Bones Big Ivan and Coop smokes the Micallef Black Robusto

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 103 Playlist

References

• Taylor Swift Sets Records as Australia Tour Adds Dates
• Dolly Parton May Be Headed For Her First Rock Grammy Nomination
• Sigur Rós’ Gold: Warm and Spiritual Art from Icy Reykjavik
• Olivia Rodrigo’s Vampire: Moving from Sadness to Anger
• Drew Estate Announces Return to PCA Trade Show in 2024
• Tatuaje Anarchy NFT Collection to be Showcased at PCA 2023
• Cigar Big Board (Full PCA 2023 Coverage)
• Developing  Palates Team Cigar Review: HVC Selección No. 1 Natural Esenciales
• The Bangles - Going Down to Liverpool (Official Video)           
• Robbie Williams - Feel (Live 8 2005)

The Smoking Syndicate: Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust Mi Querida Black SakaKhan (Audio)

The Mi Querida Black SakaKhan was released last year at the 2022 PCA trade show.  This cigar was originally released for JR Cigars 50th Anniversary called the EM Maduro and was a huge success.  Released in only one size, Steve Saka, president and founder of Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust, renamed it the Mi Querida Black SakaKhan, which was his nickname while he served in the US Navy.

• Vitola:  Double Corona
• Size:  7 1/2 x 54
• Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf No.1 Dark
• Binder: San Andres Negro
• Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran, Dominican
• Country of Origin: Nicaragua
• Factory: Nicaraguan American Cigars S.A. (NACSA)
• MSRP:  $15.95

Final Score:  89

The Smoking Syndicate: Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust Mi Querida Black SakaKhan

The Mi Querida Black SakaKhan was released last year at the 2022 PCA trade show.  This cigar was originally released for JR Cigars 50th Anniversary called the EM Maduro and was a huge success.  Released in only one size, Steve Saka, president and founder of Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust, renamed it the Mi Querida Black SakaKhan, which was his nickname while he served in the US Navy.

• Vitola:  Double Corona
• Size:  7 1/2 x 54
• Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf No.1 Dark
• Binder: San Andres Negro
• Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran, Dominican
• Country of Origin: Nicaragua
• Factory: Nicaraguan American Cigars S.A. (NACSA)
• MSRP:  $15.95

Final Score:  89

Prime Time Episode 274 Audio: Virtual Trade Expo 2023 Edition, Day Two

For the fourth year in a row, we are bringing the Virtual Trade Expo Concept back. The concept is very simple. We give a cigar company a 15-minute slot to come on and talk about their summer/upcoming releases. This is the second of two shows over two weeks.

Here is the lineup from Day Two (6/29/23):

• Nicholas Perdomo III, Perdomo Cigars
• Miguel Schoedel, Crowned Heads/Ozgener Family Cigars
• Terence Reilly, Aganorsa Leaf
• Dion Giolito, Illusione Cigars
• Laurel Tilley, AJ Fernandez Cigar Co
• Andy Yaffee, Micallef Cigars
• Glen Case, Kristoff Cigars
• Christian Eiroa, C.L.E. Cigar Company
• Joe Gro, Quality Importers Trading Co
• Bradley Rubin, STG
• Oliver Nivaud, United Cigars
• Steve Saka, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust

Special thanks to our sponsors:

• De Los Reyes Cigars
• Perdomo Cigars
• Drew Estate
• Altadis USA
• Cavalier-Geneve Cigars
• JRE Tobacco Co
• Alec Bradley
• Corona Cigar Co
• Cattle Baron Cigars
• Espinosa Cigars
• J.C. Newman Cigar Co
• Casa Cuevas Cigars
• Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust