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Prime Time Jukebox Episode 119: Album Archaeology #14 – I/O, Peter Gabriel

Prime Time Jukebox Episode 119 features the 14th installment of our Album Archaeology Series as we tackle Peter Gabriel’s I/O.

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 also pay homage to Dr. Martin Luther King. In addition, we talk about what could be the end of Pitchfork and fans suing Madonna for a late concert start. Finally, we also cover Post Malone and Reba McEntire performing on Super Bowl Sunday.

In this episode, Dave smokes the Undercrown Shade on this show, and Coop smokes the Tatuaje 7th Tuxtla.

 As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 119 Playlist

References

• Top 50 x OOPS!
• Pitchfork faces layoffs and restructuring under Condé Nast : NPR
• Pitchfork’s absorption into GQ is a travesty for music media – and musicians
• Reba McEntire, Post Malone, Andra Day announced as pregame entertainment lineup Super Bowl LVIII
• Madonna Sued by Fans Over Starting 'Celebration Tour' Concert Two Hours Late
• Forever (GOTM050) | GOTM | Gold On The Mixer

Prime Time Episode 293: Jack Heyer, Davidoff of Geneva

For Episode 293, Jack Heyer of Davidoff of Geneva makes his debut.

In a short time, Jack has made his mark in the premium cigar industry going from media to sales to marketing to ambassador. We will chronicle Jack’s journey in the cigar industry and talk about some of the current happenings at Davidoff.

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.

Prime Time Episode 293: Jack Heyer, Davidoff of Geneva

For Episode 293, Jack Heyer of Davidoff of Geneva makes his debut.

In a short time, Jack has made his mark in the premium cigar industry going from media to sales to marketing to ambassador. We will chronicle Jack’s journey in the cigar industry and talk about some of the current happenings at Davidoff.

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.

The Smoking Syndicate: Avo Seasons Winter 2023 (Audio)

We are back again for another Avo Seasons release.  In 2022, Avo discontinued the popular Improvisation Series.  Avo Cigars still wanted to have a limited release line so they introduced the new Seasons line in 2023.  The Season line will be released each season, Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter, in a diadema size.  They will each feature a different unique blend, but will feature an undisclosed 14 year old tobacco.

Each Season will have 4000 ten count boxes and will retail for $18.00.In 2022, Avo discontinued the popular Improvisation Series.  Avo Cigars still wanted to have a limited release line so they introduced the new Seasons line in 2023.  The Season line will be released each season, Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter, in a diadema size.  They will each feature a different unique blend, but will feature an undisclosed 14 year old tobacco.  Each Season will have 4000 ten count boxes and will retail for $18.00.

The Avo Seasons Winter Edition has finally arrived and this is the final iteration of the Seasons line for 2023.  A few months back, I reviewed the Fall Edition and was really pleased with it.  The Winter Edition has a slightly different blend from the Fall.

• Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
• Binder: Dominican
• Filler: Dominican
• Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
• Factory: O.K. Cigars
• Diadema: 50 x 6 5/8
• MSRP:  $18.00
• Cigars provided by Davidoff/Avo for review

Final Score:  90

The Smoking Syndicate: Avo Seasons Winter 2023

We are back again for another Avo Seasons release.  In 2022, Avo discontinued the popular Improvisation Series.  Avo Cigars still wanted to have a limited release line so they introduced the new Seasons line in 2023.  The Season line will be released each season, Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter, in a diadema size.  They will each feature a different unique blend, but will feature an undisclosed 14 year old tobacco.

Each Season will have 4000 ten count boxes and will retail for $18.00.In 2022, Avo discontinued the popular Improvisation Series.  Avo Cigars still wanted to have a limited release line so they introduced the new Seasons line in 2023.  The Season line will be released each season, Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter, in a diadema size.  They will each feature a different unique blend, but will feature an undisclosed 14 year old tobacco.  Each Season will have 4000 ten count boxes and will retail for $18.00.

The Avo Seasons Winter Edition has finally arrived and this is the final iteration of the Seasons line for 2023.  A few months back, I reviewed the Fall Edition and was really pleased with it.  The Winter Edition has a slightly different blend from the Fall.

• Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
• Binder: Dominican
• Filler: Dominican
• Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
• Factory: O.K. Cigars
• Diadema: 50 x 6 5/8
• MSRP:  $18.00
• Cigars provided by Davidoff/Avo for review

Final Score:  90

Prime Time Special Edition 154 Audio: Mike Copperman & Cody Carden, CRA

Prime Time Special Edition 154 we welcome Mike Copperman and Cody Carden of CRA (Cigar Rights of America)

Mike has been with CRA for over a decade and was recently promoted to the Executive Director position. Cody works as the Director of Communications. We will learn more about Mike and Cody, plus we will get an update on some of the key initiatives with CRA

Plus, we have our Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigar Group U.S. History segment, Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments. Plus in an annual tradition, Bear and Coop  will also recap their Top 10 lists for 2023.

References

• Bear Rescued from Abandoned Zoo in Ukraine Finds New Home in UK
• Watch the Pandemonium as Hockey Fans Break Record Hurling 75,000 Teddy Bears Onto the Ice for Charity

Prime Time Special Edition 154: Mike Copperman & Cody Carden, CRA

Prime Time Special Edition 154 we welcome Mike Copperman and Cody Carden of CRA (Cigar Rights of America)

Mike has been with CRA for over a decade and was recently promoted to the Executive Director position. Cody works as the Director of Communications. We will learn more about Mike and Cody, plus we will get an update on some of the key initiatives with CRA

Plus, we have our Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigar Group U.S. History segment, Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments. Plus in an annual tradition, Bear and Coop  will also recap their Top 10 lists for 2023.

References

• Bear Rescued from Abandoned Zoo in Ukraine Finds New Home in UK
• Watch the Pandemonium as Hockey Fans Break Record Hurling 75,000 Teddy Bears Onto the Ice for Charity

Prime Time Jukebox Episode 118 Audio: Year in Review – Cigars & Music

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 118, we do a Year in Review for both music and cigars. This includes Jukebox classic segments such as Now or Never and Crystal Ball.

Dave and Coop also go through their top five songs and cigars for the year.

Dave smokes the Tabernacle Corona on this show, and Coop smokes the Avion selection from the 2022 Tatuaje Advent Calendar.

Tune in to the premiere of our Year in Review: Music & Cigars episode on YouTube on Monday, 1/1/23, at 8pm ET. As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 118 Playlist

References

• Dave's 2023 Top 50
• Coop's 2023 Cigar of the Year Countdown
• Team Cigar Review: Buenaventura Maduro BV 500 - Developing Palates
• Team Cigar Review: Artista Harvest Robusto - Developing Palates

Prime Time Jukebox Episode 118: Year in Review – Cigars & Music

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 118, we do a Year in Review for both music and cigars. This includes Jukebox classic segments such as Now or Never and Crystal Ball.

Dave and Coop also go through their top five songs and cigars for the year.

Dave smokes the Tabernacle Corona on this show, and Coop smokes the Avion selection from the 2022 Tatuaje Advent Calendar.

Tune in to the premiere of our Year in Review: Music & Cigars episode on YouTube on Monday, 1/1/23, at 8pm ET. As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 118 Playlist

References

• Dave's 2023 Top 50
• Coop's 2023 Cigar of the Year Countdown
• Team Cigar Review: Buenaventura Maduro BV 500 - Developing Palates
• Team Cigar Review: Artista Harvest Robusto - Developing Palates

2023 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List) #1: My Father Le Bijou 1922 100 Años Limited Edition Corona Extra (Corrected Audio)

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The #1 2023 Cigar of the Year is the My Father Le Bijou 1922 100 Años Limited Edition Corona Extra.

In 2008, Jaime Garcia created the first My Father Cigar to honor his father, Don José “Pepin” Garcia. A year later, Pepin paid homage to his own father, José Garcia Alayón, releasing a cigar known as the My Father Le Bijou 1922. Le Bijou is French for “The Jewel.” He called it 1922 because that was the year that Pepin’s father was born.

Since the year 2022 marked 100 years since the birth of José Garcia Alayón, the Garcia family decided to create a special limited edition cigar offering to mark the centennial of the elder Garcia’s birthday and called it the My Father Le Bijou 1922 100 Años Limited Edition. The 100 Años was released in two sizes, but it was the Corona Extra that put this cigar over the top for 2023.

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