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For Prime Time Jukebox Episode 193, it's our 22nd installment of the Album Archaeology Series, Songs from the Big Chair from Tears For Fears. With Coop winning the final Battle of the Bands last year with Everybody Wants to Rule the World, we do an Album Archaeology from the landmark 1980s album it was a part of.

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

For Prime Time Jukebox Episode 193, it's our 22nd installment of the Album Archaeology Series, Songs from the Big Chair from Tears For Fears. With Coop winning the final Battle of the Bands last year with Everybody Wants to Rule the World, we do an Album Archaeology from the landmark 1980s album it was a part of.

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

Espinosa Premium Cigars expanded its limited-production catalog with the release of the 601 La Bomba Warhead 12 (Warhead XII). First introduced by brand founder Erik Espinosa in 2013, the Warhead series operates as an annual limited-edition extension of the core 601 La Bomba line. Every annual release within the collection utilizes a different vitola, updated artwork, and altered packaging themes based on World War II military iconography, while maintaining the brand’s focus on high-strength Nicaraguan tobaccos.  The 601 La Bomba Warhead 12 was introduced at the 2026 PCA Trade Show in New Orleans, LA,

The blend is formulated as a single-origin Nicaraguan puro. The...

Espinosa Premium Cigars expanded its limited-production catalog with the release of the 601 La Bomba Warhead 12 (Warhead XII). First introduced by brand founder Erik Espinosa in 2013, the Warhead series operates as an annual limited-edition extension of the core 601 La Bomba line. Every annual release within the collection utilizes a different vitola, updated artwork, and altered packaging themes based on World War II military iconography, while maintaining the brand’s focus on high-strength Nicaraguan tobaccos.  The 601 La Bomba Warhead 12 was introduced at the 2026 PCA Trade Show in New Orleans, LA,

The blend is formulated as a single-origin Nicaraguan puro. The...

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 192 Dave and Coop hold a draft to select members for to build their own fantasy bands.

It’s very simple, much like putting together a fantasy football team, we put together a roster for a band. There are four categories we will draft members for:

On this show, Dave smokes the Black Works Studio Boondock while Coop smokes the La Aurora Family Creed Perseverancia

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

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On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 192 Dave and Coop hold a draft to select members for to build their own fantasy bands.

It’s very simple, much like putting together a fantasy football team, we put together a roster for a band. There are four categories we will draft members for:

On this show, Dave smokes the Black Works Studio Boondock while Coop smokes the La Aurora Family Creed Perseverancia

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

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On Prime Time Episode 382, Aaron Paoletta of LaVega Cigar Company makes his debut on the Prime Time Show.

Aaron is a brand owner, a lounge owner, and also has ties to both the culinary arts and music. Tonight we will dive into Aaron’s world and learn about his journey and his brand. 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.

On Prime Time Episode 382, Aaron Paoletta of LaVega Cigar Company makes his debut on the Prime Time Show.

Aaron is a brand owner, a lounge owner, and also has ties to both the culinary arts and music. Tonight we will dive into Aaron’s world and learn about his journey and his brand. 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.

On the Smoking Syndicate Roundtable 25, the Cigar Coop Coalition tackles the Padrón 3000 Maduro.

The Padron 3000 is a classic cigar that has been around for decades and has been one of the best-selling cigars on the market. Part of the iconic Padrón Series—often referred to as the “Thousand Series”—it holds a distinct place in cigar history as the benchmark for quality, consistency, and value in Nicaraguan tobacco.  The Thousand Series was intended to be an accessible, premium daily smoke priced far below its competition without sacrificing flavor or construction.  Join us as we revisit this classic

On the Smoking Syndicate Roundtable 25, the Cigar Coop Coalition tackles the Padrón 3000 Maduro.

The Padron 3000 is a classic cigar that has been around for decades and has been one of the best-selling cigars on the market. Part of the iconic Padrón Series—often referred to as the “Thousand Series”—it holds a distinct place in cigar history as the benchmark for quality, consistency, and value in Nicaraguan tobacco.  The Thousand Series was intended to be an accessible, premium daily smoke priced far below its competition without sacrificing flavor or construction.  Join us as we revisit this classic

On Prime Time Special Edition 193, we talk about the Fantasy Titans of Tobacco.

Back in June, Coop attended the Tobacconist of Greenwich The Titans of Tobacco event. This brought together six leading factions/families in the cigar industry to raise money for Cigar Rights of America. These families were: Padrón, Fuente, Gomez, Melillo, Kelner, and Diaz.  However there are many other families out there. Tonight, Bear and Coop assemble their own roster for a fantasy event – we include the families selected, the cigars they would bring, the location of the event, and the cause.

Plus...

On Prime Time Special Edition 193, we talk about the Fantasy Titans of Tobacco.

Back in June, Coop attended the Tobacconist of Greenwich The Titans of Tobacco event. This brought together six leading factions/families in the cigar industry to raise money for Cigar Rights of America. These families were: Padrón, Fuente, Gomez, Melillo, Kelner, and Diaz.  However there are many other families out there. Tonight, Bear and Coop assemble their own roster for a fantasy event – we include the families selected, the cigars they would bring, the location of the event, and the cause.

Plus...

In this interview conducted at the Biltmore Miami we talk to Charles Gibb, CEO of Tabacalera USA. Charles assumed the CEO job back in April, 2026 and he has just completed 100 days on the job. In this interview we catch up with what Charles has learned in his new role, some of the key projects and collaborations Tabacalera USA has participated in. Finally, we talk aboutCharles getting ready for his first trip to Nicaragua.

In this interview conducted at the Biltmore Miami we talk to Charles Gibb, CEO of Tabacalera USA. Charles assumed the CEO job back in April, 2026 and he has just completed 100 days on the job. In this interview we catch up with what Charles has learned in his new role, some of the key projects and collaborations Tabacalera USA has participated in. Finally, we talk about Charles getting ready for his first trip to Nicaragua.

In this interview, we catch up Gabe Diaz of Altadis USA. Gabe is the brand manager for Montecristo, H. Upmann, and Aging Room. He is responsible for the go-to-market for these iconic brands. We caught up with Gabe following the launch of the new Montecristo Espada Conquistador. In this conversation we learn more about Gabe, his background, and role at Altadis USA. In addition to Conquistador we talk H. Upmann Sunrise and Aging Room Blue Amber.

In this interview, we catch up Gabe Diaz of Altadis USA. Gabe is the brand manager for Montecristo, H. Upmann, and Aging Room. He is responsible for the go-to-market for these iconic brands. We caught up with Gabe following the launch of the new Montecristo Espada Conquistador. In this conversation we learn more about Gabe, his background, and role at Altadis USA. In addition to Conquistador we talk H. Upmann Sunrise and Aging Room Blue Amber.

We are proud to welcome Drew Newman of J.C. Newman Cigar Company for a special afternoon livestream.

As many know, J.C. Newman is a company that proudly ties itself to its history and the history of the United States. This year, the United States is celebrating its 250th anniversary as a nation. There are many America 250 celebrations, and J.C. Newman is right at the center of it. We will discuss this with Drew and also talk about Drew’s unique vision for his family business in the future.

We are proud to welcome Drew Newman of J.C. Newman Cigar Company for a special afternoon livestream.

As many know, J.C. Newman is a company that proudly ties itself to its history and the history of the United States. This year, the United States is celebrating its 250th anniversary as a nation. There are many America 250 celebrations, and J.C. Newman is right at the center of it. We will discuss this with Drew and also talk about Drew’s unique vision for his family business in the future.

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 191 we discuss our Go To Tracks. We've done Essentials, Deep Cuts, and Songs That Grow on Us. This one is simple - what are some the tracks that we reach for and never get tired of?

On this show, Dave and Coop smoke the CAO America 250 cigar.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 191 we discuss our Go To Tracks. We've done Essentials, Deep Cuts, and Songs That Grow on Us. This one is simple - what are some the tracks that we reach for and never get tired of?

On this show, Dave and Coop smoke the CAO America 250 cigar.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

We are proud to welcome Drew Newman of J.C. Newman Cigar Company for a special afternoon livestream.

As many know, J.C. Newman is a company that proudly ties itself to its history and the history of the United States. This year, the United States is celebrating its 250th anniversary as a nation. There are many America 250 celebrations, and J.C. Newman is right at the center of it. We will discuss this with Drew and also talk about Drew's unique vision for his family business in the future.

We are proud to welcome Drew Newman of J.C. Newman Cigar Company for a special afternoon livestream.

As many know, J.C. Newman is a company that proudly ties itself to its history and the history of the United States. This year, the United States is celebrating its 250th anniversary as a nation. There are many America 250 celebrations, and J.C. Newman is right at the center of it. We will discuss this with Drew and also talk about Drew's unique vision for his family business in the future.

When Rafael Nodal and AJ Fernandez team up, the cigar world listens. Following the massive success of the original #1 Cigar of the Year (2019) and the heavily praised Sonata, the duo has returned with the third movement in their musical lineup: the Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Concerto.

Inspired by the intricate balance of classical compositions, Nodal designed the Concerto to mimic a solo instrument playing alongside a grand orchestra. The “soloist” here is a stunning, exclusive hybrid Criollo ’98 wrapper grown on Fernandez’s Finca La Lilia farm. Underneath, AJ Fernandez orchestrated a blend of deeply aged Nicaraguan tobaccos—some resti...

When Rafael Nodal and AJ Fernandez team up, the cigar world listens. Following the massive success of the original #1 Cigar of the Year (2019) and the heavily praised Sonata, the duo has returned with the third movement in their musical lineup: the Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Concerto.

Inspired by the intricate balance of classical compositions, Nodal designed the Concerto to mimic a solo instrument playing alongside a grand orchestra. The “soloist” here is a stunning, exclusive hybrid Criollo ’98 wrapper grown on Fernandez’s Finca La Lilia farm. Underneath, AJ Fernandez orchestrated a blend of deeply aged Nicaraguan tobaccos—some resti...

On Prime Time Episode 381, the one and only Rafael Nodal of Aging Room Cigars and Tabacalera USA returns to the Prime Time Show.

Whether or not its Great Things are Happening Here or The Best is Yet to Come, Rafael always will have some of the amazing products he is spearheading. We will talk about this and a whole lot more.

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. The Live...

On Prime Time Episode 381, the one and only Rafael Nodal of Aging Room Cigars and Tabacalera USA returns to the Prime Time Show.

Whether or not its Great Things are Happening Here or The Best is Yet to Come, Rafael always will have some of the amazing products he is spearheading. We will talk about this and a whole lot more.

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. The Live...

Powstanie added their 4th new line to its cigar portfolio, called the San Andrés.  This new cigar features a San Andrés wrapper from Mexico, giving them another maduro option alongside their Connecticut Broadleaf, Habano, and Connecticut lines.  One of the main reasons for the San Andrés was the scarcity of Connecticut Broadleaf maduro, and they wanted to give their cigar smokers another, more available maduro option.   The Corona Gorda size was added later in 2026.  Coop reviewed the robusto size here.

Powstanie added their 4th new line to its cigar portfolio, called the San Andrés.  This new cigar features a San Andrés wrapper from Mexico, giving them another maduro option alongside their Connecticut Broadleaf, Habano, and Connecticut lines.  One of the main reasons for the San Andrés was the scarcity of Connecticut Broadleaf maduro, and they wanted to give their cigar smokers another, more available maduro option.

The Corona Gorda size was added later in 2026.  Coop reviewed the robusto size here.

On Prime Time Episode 380, it’s Media Panel #24. Tonight, Eric Guttormson of Cigar Dojo and Kevin Shahan of Cigar Prop are back with us for another media panel.

Tonight we will dive into various cigar companies looking at their strengths and areas they can improve in. This will be a most interesting discussion for sure.

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.

On Prime Time Episode 380, it’s Media Panel #24. Tonight, Eric Guttormson of Cigar Dojo and Kevin Shahan of Cigar Prop are back with us for another media panel.

Tonight we will dive into various cigar companies looking at their strengths and areas they can improve in. This will be a most interesting discussion for sure.

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.

Alex Tavella of KMA Talk Radio joins us on Prime Time Jukebox Episode 190 as a Special Guest DJ as we discuss Songs That Grow On Us.

Sometimes when we first hit a song, it just does connect with us. But sometimes over a period of time the song grows on us, and to our surprise it finds its way to our playlists. Tonight Dave, Coop, and Alex discuss songs that did that for them.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

Alex Tavella of KMA Talk Radio joins us on Prime Time Jukebox Episode 190 as a Special Guest DJ as we discuss Songs That Grow On Us.

Sometimes when we first hit a song, it just does connect with us. But sometimes over a period of time the song grows on us, and to our surprise it finds its way to our playlists. Tonight Dave, Coop, and Alex discuss songs that did that for them.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

On Prime Time Episode 379, we are proud to welcome Don Emmanuel of Don Emmanuel Cigars to the show.

Don Emmanuel was born in São Paulo, Brazil. His passion was ignited early, inspired by his grandmother’s work with Suerdieck, once the largest cigar brand in Brazil. Over the course of two decades, his fascination evolved into mastery: he became the highest-scoring Master Cigar Sommelier in the world, as recognized by the International Association of Cigar Sommeliers (IACS), and has since led master classes and pairing events around the globe, including at InterTabac, the world’s largest tobac...

On Prime Time Episode 379, we are proud to welcome Don Emmanuel of Don Emmanuel Cigars to the show.

Don Emmanuel was born in São Paulo, Brazil. His passion was ignited early, inspired by his grandmother’s work with Suerdieck, once the largest cigar brand in Brazil. Over the course of two decades, his fascination evolved into mastery: he became the highest-scoring Master Cigar Sommelier in the world, as recognized by the International Association of Cigar Sommeliers (IACS), and has since led master classes and pairing events around the globe, including at InterTabac, the world’s largest tobac...

Prime Time Jukebox Episode 189 highlights Music for the Fourth of July. For this year, it is special as it is the 250th Anniversary of the United States.

Dave and Coop present songs where each has a them tied in with America or the United States from a historical or cultural standpoint.

Dave smokes the Drew Estate Kentucky Fire Cured Chunky while Coop smokes the United Firecracker Maduro.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

Prime Time Jukebox Episode 189 highlights Music for the Fourth of July. For this year, it is special as it is the 250th Anniversary of the United States.

Dave and Coop present songs where each has a them tied in with America or the United States from a historical or cultural standpoint.

Dave smokes the Drew Estate Kentucky Fire Cured Chunky while Coop smokes the United Firecracker Maduro.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

On Prime Time Special Edition 192, we are honored to welcome the one and only Rocky Patel – making his first appearance on a Cigar Coop show. This promises to be an entertaining show. Rocky has over three decades in this business and to compress it one show will be difficult, but there is plenty to talk about with Rocky past and present.

Plus we will have our Artesano de Tobacco Under the Sea, Lure/Valcari Tall Tales Segment, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and Altadis USA Great Things are Happening segments

On Prime Time Special Edition 192, we are honored to welcome the one and only Rocky Patel – making his first appearance on a Cigar Coop show. This promises to be an entertaining show. Rocky has over three decades in this business and to compress it one show will be difficult, but there is plenty to talk about with Rocky past and present.

Plus we will have our Artesano de Tobacco Under the Sea, Lure/Valcari Tall Tales Segment, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and Altadis USA Great Things are Happening segments

Tonight we present the first Prime Time Jukebox Live – livestream #1. We have done 188 episodes of Prime Time Jukebox, and we have built a platform to talk music and cigars. One thing we have never done is do a live show. Tonight, Dave and Coop will go live for the first time. This is the recording of that first live episode.

The Mount Rushmore Concept is something Cigar Coop was one of the first to do in Cigar Media. It has and continues to be a staple on Prime Time Special Edition. Tonight, Dave and Coop pick six ca...

Tonight we present the first Prime Time Jukebox Live – livestream #1. We have done 188 episodes of Prime Time Jukebox, and we have built a platform to talk music and cigars. One thing we have never done is do a live show. Tonight, Dave and Coop will go live for the first time. This is the recording of that first live episode.

The Mount Rushmore Concept is something Cigar Coop was one of the first to do in Cigar Media. It has and continues to be a staple on Prime Time Special Edition. Tonight, Dave and Coop pick six ca...