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Prime Time Jukebox Episode 121: Album Archaeology #15 – Lemonade, Beyoncé

Prime Time Jukebox Episode 121 features the 15th installment of our Album Archaeology Series as we tackle Beyoncé’s Lemonade.

Much like an archaeologist digs and hunts for gems, on Album Archaeology, we dig into the I/O album. We go deep into each of the tracks of this album, looking at the music, lyrics, and stories behind this album. Most of the time, we have discussed a classic album; this time, we tackle a new album by a classic artist. It’s one we feel is already an instant classic.

We will also recap “The Big Game” and the Usher Halftime Show. Finally, also have a lot of music news including Grammys, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the death of Toby Keith.

For this show, Coop smokes the Red Meat Lovers Meat Box Pressed by Dunbarton Tobacco & True while Dave smokes the My Father Le Bijou 1922 Petite Robusto.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Full Episode 121 Playlist

References

• Dave's OOPS List
• 2023 New Oldies Countdown
• 2024 Grammy Winners
• Toby Keith dies at 62 due to stomach cancer diagnosis: A timeline of his health
• Usher’s Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show
• Halftime Show Review: Usher Brings his Brand of Sexy Energy to Vegas
• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announces 2024 Nominations for Induction
• From Sheryl Crow to Beyoncé: Here's what to know about the country music albums coming in 2024
• Usher says his new album, Coming Home, is about his journey from 'being a married man to a single man'
• Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign's 'Vultures 1' Is a Musical Return to Form, but a Lyrical Minefield: Album Review
• Sheryl Crow Announces New Album "Evolution"

 

 

Prime Time Episode 296 Audio: Justin Andrews, Scandinavian Tobacco Group

Tonight, we welcome back the one and only Justin Andrews of Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) for the Prime Time Episode 296.

Justin is a Business Development Manager for STG. In addition to being the creative force behind the Diesel brand, Justin has worked on a wide variety of collaborations with blenders and factories. We’ll catch up with the latest happenings with Justin.

Plus, we will have our Alec Bradley Live True Segment, FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, and Espinosa Today in Sports History. Our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segment will feature questions coming out of TPE 2024.

Prime Time Episode 296: Justin Andrews, Scandinavian Tobacco Group

Tonight, we welcome back the one and only Justin Andrews of Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) for the Prime Time Episode 296.

Justin is a Business Development Manager for STG. In addition to being the creative force behind the Diesel brand, Justin has worked on a wide variety of collaborations with blenders and factories. We’ll catch up with the latest happenings with Justin.

Plus, we will have our Alec Bradley Live True Segment, FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, and Espinosa Today in Sports History. Our Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segment will feature questions coming out of TPE 2024.

The 2024 TGS Pre Game Show (Audio)

It's that time of the year as The Great Smoke (TGS) event takes place in South Florida the weekend of 2/24/24. We are joined by Abe Dababneh of Smoke Inn and KMA Talk Radio as we take look at this event - Prime Time style!

The 2024 TGS Pre Game Show

It's that time of the year as The Great Smoke (TGS) event takes place in South Florida the weekend of 2/24/24. We are joined by Abe Dababneh of Smoke Inn and KMA Talk Radio as we take look at this event - Prime Time style!

Prime Time Jukebox Episode 120 Audio: The 2024 Big Game/Halftime Show Show

On Sunday February 11th, the Big Game between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will take place. Dave and Coop are joined by Developing Palates’ John McTavish for a recap of their NFL picks, a recap of the NFL Season, a look at the Big Game and a look at the Big Game Halftime show featuring Usher.

In addition we introduce a new segment –  music and cigar pairings.

For this show, John smokes the Black Label Trading Company Morphine Lancero, Dave smokes the Powstanie SBC 22, and Coop smokes the La Flor Dominicana Special Football Edition 2023 cigar.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Full Episode 120 Playlist

References

• Dave's OOPS! Top 50
• The New Oldies: 2023 Album of the Year
• Wayne Kramer, Guitarist of Legendary Punk Band MC5 and Activist, Dead at 75
• Marlena Shaw Dead: 'California Soul' Singer Was 81
• Developing Palates: 2023 Cigar of the Year
• Billy Joel’s Turn the Lights Back On: Was it Worth the Wait?
• Op-Ed: Perhaps Billy Joel Should Have Kept the Lights Off
• Billy Gibbons Enters Premium Cigar Business with Virtu and Twin Turbo
• David Ozgo Stepping Down as CAA President | Cigar News
• Original NFL Picks (Note some errors are in this but are noted on the podcast)

Prime Time Jukebox Episode 120: The 2024 Big Game/Halftime Show Show

On Sunday February 11th, the Big Game between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will take place. Dave and Coop are joined by Developing Palates’ John McTavish for a recap of their NFL picks, a recap of the NFL Season, a look at the Big Game and a look at the Big Game Halftime show featuring Usher.

In addition we introduce a new segment –  music and cigar pairings.

For this show, John smokes the Black Label Trading Company Morphine Lancero, Dave smokes the Powstanie SBC 22, and Coop smokes the La Flor Dominicana Special Football Edition 2023 cigar.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Full Episode 120 Playlist

References

• Dave's OOPS! Top 50
• The New Oldies: 2023 Album of the Year
• Wayne Kramer, Guitarist of Legendary Punk Band MC5 and Activist, Dead at 75
• Marlena Shaw Dead: 'California Soul' Singer Was 81
• Developing Palates: 2023 Cigar of the Year
• Billy Joel’s Turn the Lights Back On: Was it Worth the Wait?
• Op-Ed: Perhaps Billy Joel Should Have Kept the Lights Off
• Billy Gibbons Enters Premium Cigar Business with Virtu and Twin Turbo
• David Ozgo Stepping Down as CAA President | Cigar News
• Original NFL Picks (Note some errors are in this but are noted on the podcast)

The Smoking Syndicate: Rocky Patel Conviction (Audio)

Late in 2023, Rocky Patel Cigars released their most extravagant cigar to date, Conviction, which was announced at the 2023 PCA trade show. The Conviction is a two country tobacco blend featuring tobaccos from Mexico and Nicaragua. The Nicaraguan tobacco is from the Rocky Patel farms in Condega and Esteli. The Conviction features a double binder and a special Mexican San Andres wrapper leaf that was ferminated in a special fermentation process called Terciario that is used in Cuba. Terciario process is where a bundle of tobacco is wrapped in the leaves of the Royal Palm tree which is a slower fermentation process that could take years to complete. Rocky Patel selected the 4 best rollers in their factory and put them in pairs to specifically roll the the Conviction and limited them to only 250 cigars a day. The Conviction only comes in one size, a toro. The Conviction come in a 10 count box and is limited to 5000 boxes. The MSRP is $100.00…..no, that wasn’t a typo.

Vitola: Toro
Size: 6 1/2 x 52
Wrapper: Terciario-fermentated Mexican San Andres
Binder: Double binder from Jalapa, Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaraguan (Condega and Esteli)
Factory: Rocky Patel
MSRP: $100.00

Final Score: 88

The Smoking Syndicate: Rocky Patel Conviction

Late in 2023, Rocky Patel Cigars released their most extravagant cigar to date, Conviction, which was announced at the 2023 PCA trade show. The Conviction is a two country tobacco blend featuring tobaccos from Mexico and Nicaragua. The Nicaraguan tobacco is from the Rocky Patel farms in Condega and Esteli. The Conviction features a double binder and a special Mexican San Andres wrapper leaf that was ferminated in a special fermentation process called Terciario that is used in Cuba. Terciario process is where a bundle of tobacco is wrapped in the leaves of the Royal Palm tree which is a slower fermentation process that could take years to complete. Rocky Patel selected the 4 best rollers in their factory and put them in pairs to specifically roll the the Conviction and limited them to only 250 cigars a day. The Conviction only comes in one size, a toro. The Conviction come in a 10 count box and is limited to 5000 boxes. The MSRP is $100.00…..no, that wasn’t a typo.

Vitola: Toro
Size: 6 1/2 x 52
Wrapper: Terciario-fermentated Mexican San Andres
Binder: Double binder from Jalapa, Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaraguan (Condega and Esteli)
Factory: Rocky Patel
MSRP: $100.00

Final Score: 88

Prime Time Episode 295 Audio: Jeff Borysiewicz

For Prime Time Episode 295, we welcome back Jeff Borysiewicz of Corona Cigar Company and FSG Tobacco as our special guest.

There is a lot to catch up with Jeff on Corona, FSG, and industry fronts. Perhaps the most interesting thing is we will break down Jeff’s year end list – one of the most unique ones in the industry.

Plus, we will have our Alec Bradley Live True Segment, FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segment.

References

• Corona Cigar 2023 End of Year Lists