Episodes

Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Prime Time Special Edition 179 Audio: The First Quarter Century
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
On Prime Time Special Edition 179, tonight’s topic is “The First Quarter Century”
Basically the year 2025 starts the second quarter of this century. On this episode, we look back at the first quarter of this century – 2000 to 2024 (the last 25 years) and we look at the trends, cigars, brands, events, and innovations from the world of cigars that shaped that first quarter century.
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. All of these segments will carry “The First Quarter Century” theme.

Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Prime Time Special Edition 179: The First Quarter Century
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
On Prime Time Special Edition 179, tonight’s topic is “The First Quarter Century”
Basically the year 2025 starts the second quarter of this century. On this episode, we look back at the first quarter of this century – 2000 to 2024 (the last 25 years) and we look at the trends, cigars, brands, events, and innovations from the world of cigars that shaped that first quarter century.
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. All of these segments will carry “The First Quarter Century” theme.

Saturday Aug 16, 2025
The Smoking Syndicate: Rocky Patel CFO Lighter (Audio)
Saturday Aug 16, 2025
Saturday Aug 16, 2025
Today the Bullshark puts the Rocky Patel CFO Lighter through the paces.

Saturday Aug 16, 2025
The Smoking Syndicate: Rocky Patel CFO Lighter
Saturday Aug 16, 2025
Saturday Aug 16, 2025
Today the Bullshark puts the Rocky Patel CFO Lighter through the paces.

Monday Aug 11, 2025
Monday Aug 11, 2025
For Prime Time Jukebox Episode 168, it’s our 20th installment of the Album Archaeology Series. Tonight, we go back to the landmark 1964 album, Where Did Our Love Go by The Supremes.
Much like an archaeologist digs and hunts for gems, on Album Archaeology we dig deep into an album. We examine each of the tracks of this album looking at the music, lyrics, and stories behind this album.
As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:
References

Monday Aug 11, 2025
Monday Aug 11, 2025
For Prime Time Jukebox Episode 168, it’s our 20th installment of the Album Archaeology Series. Tonight, we go back to the landmark 1964 album, Where Did Our Love Go by The Supremes.
Much like an archaeologist digs and hunts for gems, on Album Archaeology we dig deep into an album. We examine each of the tracks of this album looking at the music, lyrics, and stories behind this album.
As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:
References

Monday Aug 11, 2025
Monday Aug 11, 2025
On August 9th we broadcasted from Vintage Whiskey and Cigar Bar in Charlotte, NC, for a Meet & Greet with Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Executive Director Joshua Habursky.
The Meet & Greets are part of an event program by the PCA to interact with both retailers and consumers in a social and relaxed setting. Cigar Coop is honored to be asked to host this special session. Join us as we dive into all of the things going on within the PCA.

Monday Aug 11, 2025
Monday Aug 11, 2025
On August 9th we broadcasted from Vintage Whiskey and Cigar Bar in Charlotte, NC, for a Meet & Greet with Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Executive Director Joshua Habursky.
The Meet & Greets are part of an event program by the PCA to interact with both retailers and consumers in a social and relaxed setting. Cigar Coop is honored to be asked to host this special session. Join us as we dive into all of the things going on within the PCA.

Saturday Aug 09, 2025
The Smoking Syndicate: Cohiba Serie M Reserva Azul (Audio)
Saturday Aug 09, 2025
Saturday Aug 09, 2025
Cohiba has followed up its successful Serie M and Serie M Rojo with the Reserva Azul released at the 2025 PCA trade show in New Orleans, LA. Like the original Serie M and Serie M Rojo, the Reserva Azul is produced by El Titan de Bronze in Miami, FL in a collaboration with Cohiba. The first two releases featured a Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper, but the Reserva Azul features a Corojo wrapper from the Dominican Republic. The Reserva Azul is limited to just 600 boxes.
Blend and Origin
Wrapper: Dominican Corojo
Binder: Nicaraguan Estelí
Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa Viso & Ligero, Nicaraguan Estelí, Dominican Piloto Cubano
Country of Origin: United States
Factory: El Titan de Bronze
Vitola: Toro
Size: 6 x 52
MSRP: $29.99
Final Score: 92

Saturday Aug 09, 2025
The Smoking Syndicate: Cohiba Serie M Reserva Azul
Saturday Aug 09, 2025
Saturday Aug 09, 2025
Cohiba has followed up its successful Serie M and Serie M Rojo with the Reserva Azul released at the 2025 PCA trade show in New Orleans, LA. Like the original Serie M and Serie M Rojo, the Reserva Azul is produced by El Titan de Bronze in Miami, FL in a collaboration with Cohiba. The first two releases featured a Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper, but the Reserva Azul features a Corojo wrapper from the Dominican Republic. The Reserva Azul is limited to just 600 boxes.
Blend and Origin
Wrapper: Dominican Corojo
Binder: Nicaraguan Estelí
Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa Viso & Ligero, Nicaraguan Estelí, Dominican Piloto Cubano
Country of Origin: United States
Factory: El Titan de Bronze
Vitola: Toro
Size: 6 x 52
MSRP: $29.99
Final Score: 92

