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Friday Dec 12, 2025
Friday Dec 12, 2025
For Episode 360, we are honored to welcome Carlito Fuente of Arturo Fuente and Les Mann of S.T. Dupont. While both have been our guests before, this is the first time we have had the two on the show together.
Arturo Fuente and S.T Dupont have a unique relationship, and Carlito and Les have a longtime friendship. This show will deviate a bit from our usual formula, so you will not want to miss this one. This episode features appearances from Jonathan Drew and grammy-award winner/Kennedy Center honoree Arturo Sandoval.
Friday Dec 12, 2025
Friday Dec 12, 2025
For Episode 360, we are honored to welcome Carlito Fuente of Arturo Fuente and Les Mann of S.T. Dupont. While both have been our guests before, this is the first time we have had the two on the show together.
Arturo Fuente and S.T Dupont have a unique relationship, and Carlito and Les have a longtime friendship. This show will deviate a bit from our usual formula, so you will not want to miss this one. This episode features appearances from Jonathan Drew and grammy-award winner/Kennedy Center honoree Arturo Sandoval.
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Prime Time Special Edition 184: The Unofficial & Unauthorized Top 25 CA Pre-The results of the CA Top 25 list will either make some in the cigar industry’s hopes and dreams come true. In the cases, it will shatter the hopes and dreams of the others. We’ve assembled members of the Cigar Coop Coalition team for the show. We are joined by guest panelists John McTavish of Developing Palates and Hector Alfonso of Espinosa Cigars. Our approach is unique, and probably the most accurate any in the industry. It’s also one of our most controversial shows, but as always we will deliver with the utmost respect.`
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Prime Time Special Edition 184: The Unofficial & Unauthorized Top 25 CA Pre-The results of the CA Top 25 list will either make some in the cigar industry’s hopes and dreams come true. In the cases, it will shatter the hopes and dreams of the others. We’ve assembled members of the Cigar Coop Coalition team for the show. We are joined by guest panelists John McTavish of Developing Palates and Hector Alfonso of Espinosa Cigars. Our approach is unique, and probably the most accurate any in the industry. It’s also one of our most controversial shows, but as always we will deliver with the utmost respect.`
Monday Dec 01, 2025
Monday Dec 01, 2025
For Prime Time Jukebox Episode 175, its our inaugural Christmas Music Draft Show.
The Christmas Music show has been a staple of Prime Time Jukebox going back over a decade to the Cigar Jukebox show days. This year things get changed up. With this concept, Dave and Coop each draft a playlist of Christmas songs. They will choose from carols, traditional songs, non-traditional songs, and wildcards. Plus we have music news, cigar news, the NFL corner, the Developing Palates Review of the week, and Dave’s New Music 45!
On this show, Dave smokes the Crowned Heads Announces Blood Medicine B-Positive LE 2025 while Coop smokes the Rocky Patel Winter Collection.
As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:
References
- Jimmy Cliff, reggae icon known for hits like 'I Can See Clearly Now,' dies at 81
- Jellybean Johnson, Minneapolis Music Pioneer, 'The Time' Drummer and Prince Collaborator, Dead at 69 | IBTimes UK
- Team Cigar Review: CAO FASA Sombra Toro - Developing Palates
- Crowned Heads Takes Tennessee Waltz Regular Production and Expands Line
- Crowned Heads Jericho Hill Gets Packaging Refresh
Monday Dec 01, 2025
Monday Dec 01, 2025
For Prime Time Jukebox Episode 175, its our inaugural Christmas Music Draft Show.
The Christmas Music show has been a staple of Prime Time Jukebox going back over a decade to the Cigar Jukebox show days. This year things get changed up. With this concept, Dave and Coop each draft a playlist of Christmas songs. They will choose from carols, traditional songs, non-traditional songs, and wildcards. Plus we have music news, cigar news, the NFL corner, the Developing Palates Review of the week, and Dave’s New Music 45!
On this show, Dave smokes the Crowned Heads Announces Blood Medicine B-Positive LE 2025 while Coop smokes the Rocky Patel Winter Collection.
As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:
References
- Jimmy Cliff, reggae icon known for hits like 'I Can See Clearly Now,' dies at 81
- Jellybean Johnson, Minneapolis Music Pioneer, 'The Time' Drummer and Prince Collaborator, Dead at 69 | IBTimes UK
- Team Cigar Review: CAO FASA Sombra Toro - Developing Palates
- Crowned Heads Takes Tennessee Waltz Regular Production and Expands Line
- Crowned Heads Jericho Hill Gets Packaging Refresh
Sunday Nov 30, 2025
Sunday Nov 30, 2025
The one and only Marlon Wayans was in Charlotte NC and hosted an event at Tailored Smoke Cigar Lounge. At the event, Coop had a chance to sit down with Marlon for a very special interview.
Coming from a legendary entertainment family.Marlon Wayans has carved out a singular place in American entertainment. He is an endlessly energetic force whose career spans acting, writing, producing, stand-up, and even entrepreneurial ventures like his growing presence in the cigar world. Marlon owns his own cigar company, Liga Tridente.
In this interview, Coop looks into Marlon's world from both entertainment and cigars. Plus Marlon takes questions from the audience. This will be a conversation you won't want to miss.
Sunday Nov 30, 2025
Sunday Nov 30, 2025
The one and only Marlon Wayans was in Charlotte NC and hosted an event at Tailored Smoke Cigar Lounge. At the event, Coop had a chance to sit down with Marlon for a very special interview.
Coming from a legendary entertainment family.Marlon Wayans has carved out a singular place in American entertainment. He is an endlessly energetic force whose career spans acting, writing, producing, stand-up, and even entrepreneurial ventures like his growing presence in the cigar world. Marlon owns his own cigar company, Liga Tridente.
In this interview, Coop looks into Marlon's world from both entertainment and cigars. Plus Marlon takes questions from the audience. This will be a conversation you won't want to miss.
Thursday Nov 20, 2025
Thursday Nov 20, 2025
For Episode 359, we are honored to welcome back Patrick Lagreid of Halfwheel to the Prime Time Show.
Without a doubt Patrick is one of the best and most recognizable journalists in the cigar industry. The work he has done for over a decade with Halfwheel has changed cigar media. There is a lot going on in the cigar business and we will get Patrick’s perspectives on it, and plus catch up on what’s happening at Halfwheel.
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.
Thursday Nov 20, 2025
Thursday Nov 20, 2025
For Episode 359, we are honored to welcome back Patrick Lagreid of Halfwheel to the Prime Time Show.
Without a doubt Patrick is one of the best and most recognizable journalists in the cigar industry. The work he has done for over a decade with Halfwheel has changed cigar media. There is a lot going on in the cigar business and we will get Patrick’s perspectives on it, and plus catch up on what’s happening at Halfwheel.
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.