Cigar Coop Prime Time Show

For Prime Time Jukebox Episode 193, it's our 22nd installment of the Album Archaeology Series, Songs from the Big Chair from Tears For Fears. With Coop winning the final Battle of the Bands last year with Everybody Wants to Rule the World, we do an Album Archaeology from the landmark 1980s album it was a part of.

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 Songs from the Big Chair looking at the music, lyrics, and stories behind this album.

• Episode 193 Playlist

For Prime Time Jukebox Episode 193, it's our 22nd installment of the Album Archaeology Series, Songs from the Big Chair from Tears For Fears. With Coop winning the final Battle of the Bands last year with Everybody Wants to Rule the World, we do an Album Archaeology from the landmark 1980s album it was a part of.

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 Songs from the Big Chair looking at the music, lyrics, and stories behind this album.

• Episode 193 Playlist

Espinosa Premium Cigars expanded its limited-production catalog with the release of the 601 La Bomba Warhead 12 (Warhead XII). First introduced by brand founder Erik Espinosa in 2013, the Warhead series operates as an annual limited-edition extension of the core 601 La Bomba line. Every annual release within the collection utilizes a different vitola, updated artwork, and altered packaging themes based on World War II military iconography, while maintaining the brand’s focus on high-strength Nicaraguan tobaccos.  The 601 La Bomba Warhead 12 was introduced at the 2026 PCA Trade Show in New Orleans, LA,

The blend is formulated as a single-origin Nicaraguan puro. The exterior features a dark Nicaraguan Broadleaf wrapper leaf. Beneath the wrapper, the internal blend incorporates a Nicaraguan binder along with Nicaraguan long-filler tobaccos. Manufacturing for the 601 La Bomba Warhead 12 is handled in Ocotal, Nicaragua, at the San Lotano Factory,  operated by AJ Fernandez.  

601 La Bomba Warhead 12

• Vitola:  Gordo
• Size:  6 1/8 x 58
• Wrapper:  Nicaraguan Broadleaf
• Binder: Nicaraguan
• Filler:  Nicaraguan
• Country of Origin:  Nicaragua
• Factory:  San Lotano Factory in Ocotal, Nicaragua
• MSRP:  $15.00

Final Score:  89

Espinosa Premium Cigars expanded its limited-production catalog with the release of the 601 La Bomba Warhead 12 (Warhead XII). First introduced by brand founder Erik Espinosa in 2013, the Warhead series operates as an annual limited-edition extension of the core 601 La Bomba line. Every annual release within the collection utilizes a different vitola, updated artwork, and altered packaging themes based on World War II military iconography, while maintaining the brand’s focus on high-strength Nicaraguan tobaccos.  The 601 La Bomba Warhead 12 was introduced at the 2026 PCA Trade Show in New Orleans, LA,

The blend is formulated as a single-origin Nicaraguan puro. The exterior features a dark Nicaraguan Broadleaf wrapper leaf. Beneath the wrapper, the internal blend incorporates a Nicaraguan binder along with Nicaraguan long-filler tobaccos. Manufacturing for the 601 La Bomba Warhead 12 is handled in Ocotal, Nicaragua, at the San Lotano Factory,  operated by AJ Fernandez.  

601 La Bomba Warhead 12

• Vitola:  Gordo
• Size:  6 1/8 x 58
• Wrapper:  Nicaraguan Broadleaf
• Binder: Nicaraguan
• Filler:  Nicaraguan
• Country of Origin:  Nicaragua
• Factory:  San Lotano Factory in Ocotal, Nicaragua
• MSRP:  $15.00

Final Score:  89

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 192 Dave and Coop hold a draft to select members for to build their own fantasy bands.

It’s very simple, much like putting together a fantasy football team, we put together a roster for a band. There are four categories we will draft members for:

• Rock Band
• All-Female Band
• Funk/Disco Band
• Wildcard Band – anything goes

On this show, Dave smokes the Black Works Studio Boondock while Coop smokes the La Aurora Family Creed Perseverancia

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 192 Playlist

 

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 192 Dave and Coop hold a draft to select members for to build their own fantasy bands.

It’s very simple, much like putting together a fantasy football team, we put together a roster for a band. There are four categories we will draft members for:

• Rock Band
• All-Female Band
• Funk/Disco Band
• Wildcard Band – anything goes

On this show, Dave smokes the Black Works Studio Boondock while Coop smokes the La Aurora Family Creed Perseverancia

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 192 Playlist

 

On Prime Time Episode 382, Aaron Paoletta of LaVega Cigar Company makes his debut on the Prime Time Show.

Aaron is a brand owner, a lounge owner, and also has ties to both the culinary arts and music. Tonight we will dive into Aaron’s world and learn about his journey and his brand. 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.

On Prime Time Episode 382, Aaron Paoletta of LaVega Cigar Company makes his debut on the Prime Time Show.

Aaron is a brand owner, a lounge owner, and also has ties to both the culinary arts and music. Tonight we will dive into Aaron’s world and learn about his journey and his brand. 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.

On the Smoking Syndicate Roundtable 25, the Cigar Coop Coalition tackles the Padrón 3000 Maduro.

The Padron 3000 is a classic cigar that has been around for decades and has been one of the best-selling cigars on the market. Part of the iconic Padrón Series—often referred to as the “Thousand Series”—it holds a distinct place in cigar history as the benchmark for quality, consistency, and value in Nicaraguan tobacco.  The Thousand Series was intended to be an accessible, premium daily smoke priced far below its competition without sacrificing flavor or construction.  Join us as we revisit this classic cigar.

On the Smoking Syndicate Roundtable 25, the Cigar Coop Coalition tackles the Padrón 3000 Maduro.

The Padron 3000 is a classic cigar that has been around for decades and has been one of the best-selling cigars on the market. Part of the iconic Padrón Series—often referred to as the “Thousand Series”—it holds a distinct place in cigar history as the benchmark for quality, consistency, and value in Nicaraguan tobacco.  The Thousand Series was intended to be an accessible, premium daily smoke priced far below its competition without sacrificing flavor or construction.  Join us as we revisit this classic cigar.