Episodes

Friday Mar 16, 2018
Prime Time Episode 46 Audio: Steven Bailey, Cornelius & Anthony
Friday Mar 16, 2018
Friday Mar 16, 2018
On Episode 46 of the Prime Time Show, we welcome Steven Bailey, owner of Cornelius & Anthony Cigars. While Cornelius & Anthony is a newer brand from a premium cigar standpoint, Steven’s family has a long history in the tobacco business – and we will get some insights that and what led Steven to pursue going into the premium cigar business.
In our Debonaire Ideal segment, the Oscars have just past but we will talk about those actors or actresses that we feel delivered epic performance in a motion picture. Finally, in our Deliberation Segment, there have been some “perfect” cigar scores given out as of late. We will dive into what it means to be a perfect cigar and how it should be assessed.

Friday Mar 16, 2018
Prime Time Episode 46: Steven Bailey, Cornelius & Anthony
Friday Mar 16, 2018
Friday Mar 16, 2018
On Episode 46 of the Prime Time Show, we welcome Steven Bailey, owner of Cornelius & Anthony Cigars. While Cornelius & Anthony is a newer brand from a premium cigar standpoint, Steven’s family has a long history in the tobacco business – and we will get some insights that and what led Steven to pursue going into the premium cigar business.
In our Debonaire Ideal segment, the Oscars have just past but we will talk about those actors or actresses that we feel delivered epic performance in a motion picture. Finally, in our Deliberation Segment, there have been some “perfect” cigar scores given out as of late. We will dive into what it means to be a perfect cigar and how it should be assessed.

Wednesday Mar 14, 2018
Cigar Coop Prime Time Special Edition #25 Audio: Luis Cuevas, Casa Cuevas Cigars
Wednesday Mar 14, 2018
Wednesday Mar 14, 2018
It's Special Edition #25, the Silver Edition of Special Edition. For this milestone show, we welcome Luis Cuevas, owner of Casa Cuevas Cigars. We will learn about Luis' family's rich history in the cigar business and discuss the Casa Cuevas brand - the brand he has brought to market.
We will also discuss the recent decision of the Tampa Bay Rays to close the Cuesta-Rey Cigar Bar at Tropicana Field. Finally, we will have a couple of quick hits on some other happenings in the world of sports.

Wednesday Mar 14, 2018
Cigar Coop Prime Time Special Edition #25: Luis Cuevas, Casa Cuevas Cigars
Wednesday Mar 14, 2018
Wednesday Mar 14, 2018
It's Special Edition #25, the Silver Edition of Special Edition. For this milestone show, we welcome Luis Cuevas, owner of Casa Cuevas Cigars. We will learn about Luis' family's rich history in the cigar business and discuss the Casa Cuevas brand - the brand he has brought to market.
We will also discuss the recent decision of the Tampa Bay Rays to close the Cuesta-Rey Cigar Bar at Tropicana Field. Finally, we will have a couple of quick hits on some other happenings in the world of sports.

Friday Mar 09, 2018
Prime Time Episode 45 Audio: Mo Maali, Patina Cigars
Friday Mar 09, 2018
Friday Mar 09, 2018
Tonight on Episode 45 of the Prime Time Show, we welcome Mo Maali. Maali wears two hats, as he not only is the owner of the Patina Cigars brand, but also the National Sales Manager of Mombacho Cigars.
In our Debonaire Ideal segment, we will talk about the city of Chicago. And in our Deliberation Segment, we examine the rise of the Habanos Festival and examine why this is happening and why 200+ journalists are covering it.

Friday Mar 09, 2018
Prime Time Episode 45: Mo Maali, Patina Cigars
Friday Mar 09, 2018
Friday Mar 09, 2018
Tonight on Episode 45 of the Prime Time Show, we welcome Mo Maali. Maali wears two hats, as he not only is the owner of the Patina Cigars brand, but also the National Sales Manager of Mombacho Cigars.
In our Debonaire Ideal segment, we will talk about the city of Chicago. And in our Deliberation Segment, we examine the rise of the Habanos Festival and examine why this is happening and why 200+ journalists are covering it.

Friday Mar 02, 2018
Friday Mar 02, 2018
On Episode 44 of the Prime Time Show, we welcome Michael Giannini, Benjamin Winokur, and Jason Carnigan of Ventura Cigar Company. As many know, Michael joined the Ventura team in the Fall of 2017 after building a storied career at General Cigar. We will catch up on what's happening with Michael, and then discuss what's going on at Ventura Cigar Company.
In our Debonaire Ideal segment, we’ll discuss history and why different eras of history capture our imagination. Finally in our Deliberation Segment, we will look at the pros and cons of the Cigar Festivals.
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Friday Mar 02, 2018
Friday Mar 02, 2018
On Episode 44 of the Prime Time Show, we welcome Michael Giannini, Benjamin Winokur, and Jason Carnigan of Ventura Cigar Company. As many know, Michael joined the Ventura team in the Fall of 2017 after building a storied career at General Cigar. We will catch up on what's happening with Michael, and then discuss what's going on at Ventura Cigar Company.
In our Debonaire Ideal segment, we’ll discuss history and why different eras of history capture our imagination. Finally in our Deliberation Segment, we will look at the pros and cons of the Cigar Festivals.
References:

Wednesday Feb 28, 2018
Cigar Coop Prime Time Special Edition #24 Audio: Claudio Sgroi, Mombacho Cigars
Wednesday Feb 28, 2018
Wednesday Feb 28, 2018
For Special Edition #24, Claudio Sgroi returns to Prime Time – but this time he comes over to Special Edition. We will catch up on things with Claudio and his company Mombacho Cigars – who had a huge year in 2017. Plus we will talk a little food and cuisine with Claudio, and Bear gives his thoughts on Olympian Elizabeth Swaney.

Wednesday Feb 28, 2018
Cigar Coop Prime Time Special Edition #24: Claudio Sgroi, Mombacho Cigars
Wednesday Feb 28, 2018
Wednesday Feb 28, 2018
For Special Edition #24, Claudio Sgroi returns to Prime Time – but this time he comes over to Special Edition. We will catch up on things with Claudio and his company Mombacho Cigars – who had a huge year in 2017. Plus we will talk a little food and cuisine with Claudio, and Bear gives his thoughts on Olympian Elizabeth Swaney.

