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AVO, one of the iconic brands in the cigar industry, made its return to the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show after being absent since 2019. With Davidoff's presence at the PCA Trade Show, AVO's return marked a significant comeback for the brand. Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-w67

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 157, we present Down the Rabbit Hole #8– our 8th installment of this series. The concept works as follows:  Dave and Coop start with a familiar song and then go down the path of selecting a song inspired by that song. Each will go through ten iterations of this exercise and choose a song from the inspired previous song selected. Ultimately, we will see where this journey takes each of them. Plus we got music news, cigar news, the music pairing of the week, and a short PCA 2025 recap. In this episode, Dave smokes the Blackbird Flamingo release from Smokingpipes.com and Coop smokes the Crowned Heads Broadway. As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Episode 157 Playlist References Vote For the Next Album Archaeology Record PCA 2025: Cigar Big Board

An annual tradition continues on Prime Time Jukebox Episode 156, the Dedications Show for 2025. Dave Burck started the Dedications Show on Cigar Jukebox. Each year, listeners could submit a dedication song to honor a loved one or someone special who has passed away. Since we launched Prime Time Jukebox, we have included the Dedications Show every year. A tradition on the Dedications Show is to light up a Las Calaveras Cigar by Crowned Heads. Las Calaveras is an annual limited edition cigar that pays homage to those who have passed away over the past year. As opposed to being a mournful symbol, it is intended to celebrate those lives and remembrances of those who are no longer with us. We will smoke the Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2024. As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Episode 156 Playlist References Massive Fire Strikes AJ Fernandez Factory in Estelí Dolly Parton's Warning to Sabrina Carpenter Before Recording Duet: ‘I Don’t Make Fun of Jesus’ On Eve of Trade Show, Cigar Indus

ST Dupont is known for their fine cigar accessories with the bulk of it being their lighters. Their torch lighters all started with the introduction of their MaxiJet which a slim single flame lighter. I’ve personally owned for for 25 years now and it still fires up like the first day I got it. Originally, all their lighters were made in Paris,France, but later they moved their production overseas to China. Coles of Londons started distributing ST Dupont a few years ago and is now trying to bring the manufacturing back to France. They introduced the Defi Extreme which was a more rugged single flame lighter with a plastic cage around the sizes and corners to add protection. The newest version is called the Defi XXtreme, with two XX, is the newer version of the Defi with two major changes. One, the new lighter use a dual torch flame, and secondly, a more robust cage system. Here is the description from ST Dupont: “Defi XXtreme, the lighter for modern adventurers. With its powerful blue double flame, it resists e

It’s Prime Time, Episode 338, and the second day of our 2025 Prime Time Virtual Trade Expo. This is the sixth year in a row we have run this. The concept is straightforward. We give a cigar company a 15-minute slot to come on and talk about their 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show releases. Day Two (4/3/25) Lineup Nicholas Perdomo III, Perdomo Cigars Hector Alfonso, Espinosa Cigars Rafael Nodal, Tabacalera USA Andy Yaffee, Crowned Heads Jonathan Carney, Bentley Tobacco Casey Haugen, Crux Cigars Laurel Tilley, AJ Fernandez Glen Case, Kristoff Cigars Ed Trevino, Luciano Cigars Mo Maali, Patina Cigars Manolo Santiago, Casa 1910 Oliver Nivaud, United Cigars Steve Saka, DTT

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 155, we present our sixth installment of Women in Music. We do this show each year, coinciding with International Women’s Day, which takes place in early March. This year’s installment has a twist, and we give you our perfect songs from female artists. In this episode, Dave smokes the Undercrown Maduro Pequeña, and Coop smokes the Casa Magna Maduro Box-Pressed Belicoso. As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Full Episode 155 Playlist References New Oldies 2024 Dedication Show Information Record Store Day 2025 Developing Palates - Team Cigar Review: E.P. Carrillo 15 Year Anniversary

It’s Prime Time, Episode 337, and the first day of our 2025 Prime Time Virtual Trade Expo. This is the sixth year in a row we have run this. The concept is straightforward. We give a cigar company a 15-minute slot to come on and talk about their 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show releases. This is the first of two shows. Appearing on this show are: Pete Johnson, Tatuaje Cigars  Billy & Gus Fakih, Artesano Del Tobacco   Mike Szczepankiewcz, Powstanie Cigars   Sebastien Decoppet, Cavalier Genéve   Terence Reilly, Aganorsa Leaf  Dan Thompson, Micallef Cigars  James Brown, Oveja Negra Brands   Enrique Seijas, Matilde Cigars   Eddie Tarazona, LOFB Cigars  Anto Mahroukian, JM Tobacco   Daniel Lance, Domain Cigars  Jack Heyer, Camacho Cigars

On Prime Time Episode 336, we have the second installment of our four-part 2024 PCA Pre-Game Series with Media Panel 20. Tonight, we will have our annual panel discussion regarding PCA. Aaron and Coop will be joined by members of Developing Palates and he Cigar Coop Coalition. We will discuss all things PCA and all things media about PCA. You won’t want to miss this. 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.

Rick Rodriguez and and Gus Martinez (formerly of General Cigar Company), founded West Tampa Tobacco Company in 2022.  They debuted the White and Black series in 2022 at the PCA trade show in Las Vegas.  In 2023, West Tampa released a limited edition cigar using a Mexican San Andres wrapper along with Nicaraguan tobacco.  The Red series is an offshoot of that cigar using the same wrapper, but different binder and filler.  This is what West Tampa says about the Red: Like its predecessors, White & Black, Red delivers a flavor bomb with enhanced body that is a perfect addition to the West Tampa line-up. From mild to full bodied, creamy to spicey, West Tampa now offers something foreveryone. Rick Rodriguez, master blender and co-owner, is especially excited about this release. “West Tampa Red gave me the opportunity to sit down with the factory and really focus on creating a blend that I enjoy.” “Normally when I blend cigars, I don’t blend for what I like, I blend cigars for what my fans enjoy. Red will be a

On Prime Time Special Edition 173, Nick Syris and James Giehm are our special guests. Both are the hosts of Simply Stogies. Nick also owns LH Cigars and is our unofficial Cuban correspondent. Nick will update us on the Habanos Festival and LH Cigars. James and Nick will then catch us up on Simply Stogies. Tonight, we also debut a brand new segment, “Under the Sea,” sponsored by Artesano del Tobacco. Plus, we have our Espinosa this Day in Sports History and Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here segments. References 9 year old surrvivor creates dream sandwich A Circular Wooden ‘Stonehenge’ Discovered in Denmark Is 4,000 Years Old 

On Prime Time Episode 335, we kick off the first of the four Pre-Game Shows leading up to the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show with our special guest, PCA Executive Director Joshua Habursky. On this show, you will get the low-down on what to expect at this year’s PCA Trade Show. Plus, we will have our FSG 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.

On the Smoking Syndicate Roundtable 21, the Cigar Coop Coalition tackles the Quesada 50th Anniversary Toro Prensado. In 2024, Quesada celebrated its 50th anniversary since the opening of its first cigar factory, Manufactura de Tabacos S.A. (MATASA), in 1974. Currently, Quesada’s factory operation is called Tabacos de Exportación (TABADEX). The Quesada 50th Anniversar is a limited edition line with two vitolas to commemorate the occasion. The Quesada 50th Anniversary debuted at the Procigar 2024 festival and was showcased at the 2024 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. Fred Rewey of Cigar Press is our special guest panelist for tonight’s show.

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 154, we present “Songs to Ride Out the Storm.” This episode was inspired by Cyclone Alfred, a massive storm that hit Brisbane, Australia. As the title indicates, we created a playlist that you can listen to as a storm approaches. In this episode, Dave smokes the Murcielago Rabito, and Coop smokes the HVC Hot Cake Fresh Out of the Oven Broadleaf Gran Torpedo. As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Full Episode 154 Playlist References New Oldies 2024 Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s Husband, Dies at 82 My Father Cigars Opens Factory in Honduras and Announces First Honduran Line Conor McGregor Launches Notorious Cigars Martin Kove to Launch “The Prodigal Son” Cigar International Women’s Day in Music: Current Power in Music Developing Palates Team Cigar Review: Blackbird Flamingo 

On Prime Time Episode 334, we bring back The Baseball Show for 2025. We will look ahead to the upcoming 2025 Major League Baseball season and discuss some topics affecting the game of Major League Baseball.  Hector Alfonso of Espinosa Cigars and Bear Duplisea of El Oso Fumar join Aaron and Coop for this show. Plus, we will also have our FSG Beef, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa, and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segments.

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 153, we present the “Old School Jukebox Song List”.  This episode goes back to the origins of Cigar Jukebox, the predecessor to Prime Time Jukebox. The premise is quite simple, Dave and Coop each select a cigar, and then build a song-list to pair with that cigar. For this show, we will announce the cigars we will pair on the show itself. As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Full Episode 153 Playlist References Top 50 x OOPS! New Oldies 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Voting Dedication Show Information Black History Month: Underrated Artists who Deserve More Shine Black History Month: Modern African-American Pioneers in Music Black History Month: The Importance of Motown Kendrick’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Review: Divisive, Transgressive…and Pure Kendrick Roberta Flack, ’70s R&B Vocalist Known for ‘Killing Me Softly,’ Dies at 88 Chris Jasper, Isley Brothers Member and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, Dies at 73 Procigar Festival 2025 Coverage Hub

On Prime Time Episode 333, Oliver Nivaud is tonight’s special guest. There is always a lot of things happening at United Cigars, and we will cover them tonight. Most recently there are some announcements around new Firecrackers and the expansion of the Gold Star line. We will also have our FSG Beef, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa, and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segments.

On Prime Time Special Edition 172, we analyze the results of a survey done by the Premium Cigar Association (PC) on the top cigar brands. We will break down the results and offer our perspectives on the results. Plus we have our American History, Espinosa this Day in Sports History, and Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here segments. References Retailer Survey: https://premiumcigars.org/pca-retailer-member-survey-results-2024/ AT 87, man still throwing Neighborhood Block Parties:  https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/man-87-goes-viral-for-delivering-party-invitations-door-to-door-4-pm-until-the-cops-arrive/

Ferio Tego introduced the Summa line at the 2023 PCA trade show in Las Vegas.  It follows the initial limited offerings of Ferio Tego:  Elegancia and Generoso.  The Summa is the first core line for Ferio Tego. “The word summa means a ‘comprehensive work’, a ‘summary or a synthesis of the body of work’ thus far. Ferio Tego Summa is a blend that embodies the diversity and complexity of the Ferio Tego Portfolio,” explained Ferio Tego co-owner, Michael Herklots in a press release. “The Summa blend highlights the incredible trifecta of body, flavor and intensity… and maximizes those levels with wonderful balance.” Ferio Tego describes the cigar in their press release: The Ferio Tego Summa is an abundant cigar that is full flavored and full bodied with an intensity that is present, but graceful. The flavors are structured in such a way that creates a subtle but relentless crescendo of flavor and complexity without becoming overbearing. The velvety mouth feel preserves a lingering finish that skews towards a darker

On Prime Time Episode 332, Abe Dababneh of Smoke Inn is our special guest. Abe’s getting ready to put the 2025 edition of “The Great Smoke” event and we will do some pre-game around it. Plus we will cove a plethora of topics and get Abe’s takes as only Abe can deliver We will also have our FSG Beef, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa, and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Industry Deliberation segments.

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 152 of we celebrate Black History month by looking back at some of the great African American pioneers in contemporary music. We will look at some legendary careers and assess the impacts these artists have had. For this show, since Dave smokes the Padrón 1964 Natural Diplomaticos while I smoke Fratello Navetta – The Boxer. As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Full Episode 152 Playlist References Top 50 x OOPS! New Oldies 2024 Black History Month: The History of African-American Artists at Newport Folk Festival 67th Grammy Winners Dolly: An Original Musical Announces World Premiere Production This Summer in Nashville Before Heading to Broadway in 2026