Episodes

Friday May 14, 2021
Prime Time Episode 187 Audio: Armand Assante
Friday May 14, 2021
Friday May 14, 2021
Tonight we welcome as our special guest iconic screen actor Armand Assante.
Armand’s not just a fan of cigars, but has been in the cigar business. Tonight we’ll chronicle Armand’s journey as both a cigar enthusiast and a cigar brand owner. We’ll also get some insights into his next project he is tackling in the world of cigars.
Plus, we will have our Live True, Sopranos, Deliberation, and Cattle Baron Steak segments.
References

Friday May 14, 2021
Prime Time Episode 187: Armand Assante
Friday May 14, 2021
Friday May 14, 2021
Tonight we welcome as our special guest iconic screen actor Armand Assante.
Armand’s not just a fan of cigars, but has been in the cigar business. Tonight we’ll chronicle Armand’s journey as both a cigar enthusiast and a cigar brand owner. We’ll also get some insights into his next project he is tackling in the world of cigars.
Plus, we will have our Live True, Sopranos, Deliberation, and Cattle Baron Steak segments.
References

Thursday May 13, 2021
Live from TPE 21 with HBTC - Audio
Thursday May 13, 2021
Thursday May 13, 2021
We are proud to bring to you a very special broadcast being done in conjunction with our friends at How Bout That Cigar (HBTC). We will be talking to HBTC’s Matt Tye and Garret Robinson who are on the Trade Show floor at Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) 2021. While Cigar Coop could not be there in person, Matt and Garret are there and will be reporting on the happenings. This promises to be beyond the “How’s the Trade Show” going and we’ll give you the insights into the show you come to expect.

Thursday May 13, 2021
Live from TPE 21 with HBTC
Thursday May 13, 2021
Thursday May 13, 2021
We are proud to bring to you a very special broadcast being done in conjunction with our friends at How Bout That Cigar (HBTC). We will be talking to HBTC’s Matt Tye and Garret Robinson who are on the Trade Show floor at Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) 2021. While Cigar Coop could not be there in person, Matt and Garret are there and will be reporting on the happenings. This promises to be beyond the “How’s the Trade Show” going and we’ll give you the insights into the show you come to expect.

Wednesday May 12, 2021
Prime Time Special Edition 99 Audio: Nick Perdomo, Perdomo Cigars
Wednesday May 12, 2021
Wednesday May 12, 2021
On Special Edition 99, the one and only Nick Perdomo, President of Perdomo Cigars is back. There is a lot of exciting things going on at Perdomo and we’ll catch up on these things with Nick. Following the interview with Nick, Bear and Coop look back at some of the decade’s most successful (and some busts as well).
Plus we will have our “One Must Go” and “Great Things are Happening Here” segments!
References
- The Cigar Authority: Coming 2 America – Cigar Smoking In Kenya (Featuring Nick Perdomo)
- #ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 150th Take with guest Nick Perdomo, Jr. of Perdomo Cigars
- Homeless Nigerian Boy Becomes Chess Champion of the United States at 10-Years-old
- Luxury Hotel Chain Thanks 100 Healthcare Heroes With All-Inclusive Vacations

Wednesday May 12, 2021
Prime Time Special Edition 99: Nick Perdomo, Perdomo Cigars
Wednesday May 12, 2021
Wednesday May 12, 2021
On Special Edition 99, the one and only Nick Perdomo, President of Perdomo Cigars is back. There is a lot of exciting things going on at Perdomo and we’ll catch up on these things with Nick. Following the interview with Nick, Bear and Coop look back at some of the decade’s most successful (and some busts as well).
Plus we will have our “One Must Go” and “Great Things are Happening Here” segments!
References
- The Cigar Authority: Coming 2 America – Cigar Smoking In Kenya (Featuring Nick Perdomo)
- #ELOSOFUMARTAKES - 150th Take with guest Nick Perdomo, Jr. of Perdomo Cigars
- Homeless Nigerian Boy Becomes Chess Champion of the United States at 10-Years-old
- Luxury Hotel Chain Thanks 100 Healthcare Heroes With All-Inclusive Vacations

Friday May 07, 2021
Prime Time Episode 186 Audio: George Brightman
Friday May 07, 2021
Friday May 07, 2021
Tonight we welcome one of the industry legends in the business – George Brightman!
George has seen it and done it all in the cigar industry; and has met a lot of players. Tonight we will recap George’s journey in the cigar industry and get his thoughts on the industry in general. I’m sure there will be some great stories along the way. We will cover George's early days in the industry from his beginnings at Georgtown Tobacco, to running Davidoff's Madison Avenue story, to his tenure at Cigar Aficionado during the cigar boom. This will be an episode you don’t want to miss.
Plus we will have our Live True, Sopranos (Today is the 20th anniversary of Pine Barrens!), Deliberation, and Cattle Baron Steak segments.

Friday May 07, 2021
Prime Time Episode 186: George Brightman
Friday May 07, 2021
Friday May 07, 2021
Tonight we welcome one of the industry legends in the business – George Brightman!
George has seen it and done it all in the cigar industry; and has met a lot of players. Tonight we will recap George’s journey in the cigar industry and get his thoughts on the industry in general. I’m sure there will be some great stories along the way. We will cover George's early days in the industry from his beginnings at Georgtown Tobacco, to running Davidoff's Madison Avenue story, to his tenure at Cigar Aficionado during the cigar boom. This will be an episode you don’t want to miss.
Plus we will have our Live True, Sopranos (Today is the 20th anniversary of Pine Barrens!), Deliberation, and Cattle Baron Steak segments.

Tuesday May 04, 2021
Quesada Corner May 2021 Audio: Quesada 1974
Tuesday May 04, 2021
Tuesday May 04, 2021
Our Quesada Corner is a series where each month we highlight a different Quesada product. We go through the history, background, and impressions of the product. This month we feature the Quesada 1974.

Tuesday May 04, 2021
Quesada Corner May 2021: Quesada 1974
Tuesday May 04, 2021
Tuesday May 04, 2021
Our Quesada Corner is a series where each month we highlight a different Quesada product. We go through the history, background, and impressions of the product. This month we feature the Quesada 1974.

