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Prime Time Episode 275: Coach Steve Wilks

We are back from the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) and we’ll start tonight’s show in a little different direction. Tonight we are honored to welcome Coach Steve Wilks to the Prime Time Show. Steve is the former head coach of the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers and current defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers. He also is a big cigar enthusiast – and we’ll explore Steve’s journey. This is one show you won’t want to miss.

Plus, we will have our Cattle Baron Steak 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.

PCA 2023: Arturo Fuente (Audio)

It’s always a special experience going to the Arturo Fuente booth at the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. I’ve said in the past, the Fuente booth is less about showcasing new products, but more about telling the history and story of the Fuente family. The booth is always beautifully laid out – and in a lot of ways has the look of Macy’s Department Store at Christmas Time (minus the Christmas season). This year, there were several highly anticipated projects that Fuente was showcasing – making this an absolute “must see” booth at the Trade Show.

Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-pYJ

PCA 2023: Arturo Fuente

It’s always a special experience going to the Arturo Fuente booth at the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. I’ve said in the past, the Fuente booth is less about showcasing new products, but more about telling the history and story of the Fuente family. The booth is always beautifully laid out – and in a lot of ways has the look of Macy’s Department Store at Christmas Time (minus the Christmas season). This year, there were several highly anticipated projects that Fuente was showcasing – making this an absolute “must see” booth at the Trade Show.

Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-pYJ

PCA 2023: United Cigars (Audio)

United Cigars came into the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show with two brand expansions. In a world where the "one and done" limiteds are quite popular, it was nice to see United Cigars focus on two of its brands which will have ongoing regular production releases. One thing United Cigars has done quite well with the cigars it produces and distributes is to provide something for every cigar enthusiast. This year, the brand expansions hit both ends of the spectrum - this includes adding four new sizes to its ultra-premium Red Anchor brand and a new regular production offering to its Firecracker brand with the Black Bomb Firecracker.  Both of these brand expansions continue to strengthen United Cigars as an attractive portfolio for many retailers to bring in.

Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-pYb

PCA 2023: United Cigars

United Cigars came into the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show with two brand expansions. In a world where the "one and done" limiteds are quite popular, it was nice to see United Cigars focus on two of its brands which will have ongoing regular production releases. One thing United Cigars has done quite well with the cigars it produces and distributes is to provide something for every cigar enthusiast. This year, the brand expansions hit both ends of the spectrum - this includes adding four new sizes to its ultra-premium Red Anchor brand and a new regular production offering to its Firecracker brand with the Black Bomb Firecracker.  Both of these brand expansions continue to strengthen United Cigars as an attractive portfolio for many retailers to bring in.

Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-pYb

 

PCA 2023: Gran Habano (Audio)

Last year, Gran Habano Cigars would release its long awaited 20th Aniversario to celebrate the company's 20th anniversary. One year later, owner George Rico has show no signs of slowing down as there were several projects the company has on tap over the next year.

Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-pXq

PCA 2023: Gran Habano

Last year, Gran Habano Cigars would release its long awaited 20th Aniversario to celebrate the company's 20th anniversary. One year later, owner George Rico has show no signs of slowing down as there were several projects the company has on tap over the next year.

Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-pXq

Prime Time Jukebox Episode 104 Audio: Album Archaeology #13 – Faith, George Michael

Prime Time Jukebox Episode 104 features the 13th installment of our Album Archaeology Series. On this episode, we break down George Michael’s Faith.

Much like an archaeologist digs and hunts for gems, on Album Archaeology we dig into the Faith album. We go deep into each of the tracks of this album looking at the music, lyrics, and stories behind this album.

We also discuss the recent Premium Cigar Association (PCA)Trade Show- plus dive into music news.

In this episode, Dave smokes the La Flor Dominicana TAA 50th Segunda Edición Natural while Coop smokes the Room101 14th Anniversary.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 104 Playlist

References

• Taylor Swift’s Speak Now (Taylor’s Version): Another Chapter in the Pre 1989 Era
• Elton John bids farewell to the road with the last show on his goodbye tour
• Courtney Barnett to close Milk! Records, announces final release
• Cigar Big Board (PCA Coverage Hub)

• George Michael, Aretha Franklin - I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)

Prime Time Jukebox Episode 104: Album Archaeology #13 - Faith, George Michael

Prime Time Jukebox Episode 104 features the 13th installment of our Album Archaeology Series. On this episode, we break down George Michael’s Faith.

Much like an archaeologist digs and hunts for gems, on Album Archaeology we dig into the Faith album. We go deep into each of the tracks of this album looking at the music, lyrics, and stories behind this album.

We also discuss the recent Premium Cigar Association (PCA)Trade Show- plus dive into music news.

In this episode, Dave smokes the La Flor Dominicana TAA 50th Segunda Edición Natural while Coop smokes the Room101 14th Anniversary.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 104 Playlist

References

• Taylor Swift’s Speak Now (Taylor’s Version): Another Chapter in the Pre 1989 Era
• Elton John bids farewell to the road with the last show on his goodbye tour
• Courtney Barnett to close Milk! Records, announces final release
• Cigar Big Board (PCA Coverage Hub)

• George Michael, Aretha Franklin - I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)

PCA 2023: Selected Tobacco (Audio)

It’s hard to believe that it’s been an entire decade since I first heard of the brands of Selected Tobacco. Owned by Nelson Alfonso, Selected Tobacco today takes its rightful place among the best luxury cigar brands in the world. 2022 probably saw Selected Tobacco’s most significant expansion as it introduced several new lines – notably the new Alfonso brand and Byron 1850 line. 2023 wouldn’t see quite as many surprises, but at the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, several previously announced projects now come to life.

Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-pWI