Smoke Night Live - Cigar Dojo

Smoke Night LIVE features cigar media giants William “Cigar Coop” Cooper and Nick Libretti of JR Cigars. We get the state of the nation, errr… the state of the cigar industry, in these trying times. Online retailers, brick and mortar operations, manufactures, cigar reps—how are they are they faring during the coronavirus outbreak? Will the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show happen this summer? And if so, what will it be like? We answer all these questions and much much more.

Join us for a very special Monday edition of Smoke Night LIVE with Nick Perdomo Jr., the President and CEO of Perdomo Cigars. Nick is a true rags to riches story, starting a cigar company in his garage in 1992 and turning it into one of the most well-known and respected brands in the industry. Perdomo Cigars is one of the few truly vertically integrated companies in the business, and Nick knows every detail of every step in the process, so you will not want to miss this show.

Join us as we welcome in Alan Rubin, founder and CEO of Alec Bradley Cigar Co. Not only does Alan have some great opinions on the cigar industry and its direction, he also isn’t afraid to share his thoughts on just about any topic you can throw at him. On this show, we will get Alan’s thoughts and feelings on a wide range of topics.

Join us as we welcome Bobby Newman, the Executive Vice President of J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Bobby will discuss the rich history his family has had in the cigar business, enduring such challenges as: the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, two world wars, the Cuban embargo, excessive taxes, smoking bans, and the rapid consolidation of the cigar industry. We will also get an update from Bobby regarding the renovation at the famous El Reloj factory in Ybor City, Florida.

The cabin fever is real! Join us for Smoke Night LIVE, as we welcome in two of the most entertaining guys in the industry: Miguel Schoedel from Crowned Heads & Jon Carney of La Flor Dominicana. It’s time to let down our hair a little and have some fun during these trying times, so tune for what should be an awesome show.

Quarantine’ng the night away! Join us for Smoke Night LIVE as we welcome in the boys from Protocol Cigars, Juan Cancel and Kevin Keithan (Kai-than). There is simply no telling what will happen when the Protocol boys come on the show, so make sure to tune in for the greatest train-wreck errrr… SHOW you will ever witness.

Erik Espinosa joins us for Smoke Night LIVE episode 237 on Friday, March 27th at 9PM eastern time. We will get Erik’s unique perspective on Coronavirus and how it is effecting the cigar industry from the factories all the way to the end consumer. We will also get the news on all things relating to Espinosa Premium Cigars and the status of La Zona Palooza that is scheduled for the fall.

These are strange times indeed. Friday, March 20th, we overcome social distancing by inviting Emmett Malone from Blind Man’s Puff in to the studio. We will also be joined remotely by Robby Rasmussen and Randy Griggs, who are dealing with “shelter in place” conditions in the bay area.

Friday the 13th has never been more ominous. That’s right folks Friday, March 13th hold on to your butt because this might be the wildest and most bizarre episode of Smoke Night LIVE ever recorded. Matt Booth from Room101 Brand Cigars will be invading Dojo studios which means we have no idea what might transpire.

Friday, March 6th is an extra special episode of Smoke Night LIVE as we are on-location at the Drew Estate compound in Esteli Nicaragua. Master Sensei and Jack Heyer go on Safari and take you along with them for one of the most amazing factory tours on earth.

Friday, February 28th the Smoke Night LIVE road-show continues as we are LIVE from South Florida with Alec and Bradley Rubin. Hot off their smash hit “Gatekeeper” Alec and Bradley Rubin are set to release the Uru Doshi on Saturday February 29th (Leap Day). We will get all the details on the Uru Doshi the collaboration with Master Sensei and the Cigar Dojo.

Friday, February 21st is a special episode of Smoke Night LIVE, going on-location to Prime Cigar and Whiskey Bar in Miami and welcoming special guests Terence Reilly from Aganorsa Leaf as well as our good buddy Jack Heyer from Drew Estate. We check out one of the coolest cigar bars on earth and catch up with Terence and Jack to find out what’s happening with their companies.

Friday, February 14th is not only Valentine’s Day but your chance to win some great cigars by playing the Movie Quote Game on Smoke Night LIVE!

Smoke Night LIVE is back and this week we welcome Thor Neilsen from Cigar Press Magazine as our guest. Cigar Press has been covering the cigar business since 2007, therefore we will get Thor’s unique perspective on the state of the industry. We will also get Thor’s thoughts on last week’s Tobacco Plus Expo in Las Vegas, along with a variety of other topics.

It's is a very special episode of SNL, as the most lovable guy in the cigar industry is in-studio for Smoke Night LIVE. William “Cigar Coop” Cooper visits Dojo studios and we delve deep into what makes Coop, Coop! We will also get Coop’s thoughts and opinions on the wild news that has dominated the tobacco industry in the early stages of 2020.

It's the biggest show of the year. Yes, that’s right folks, on this episode we announce the big winner’s for this year’s Cigar of the Year awards. Find out who takes the top three spots on the list as well as the best limited-edition cigars, the best luxury, value, and under-the-radar cigar. Finally, we will announce the person of the year and brand of the year.

Friday January 10th marks a day almost like no other in the cigar industry. News hit that 4 of the largest cigar manufacturers (Drew Estate, Davidoff, General Cigar and Altadis) are not attending the Premium Cigar Association trade show in Vegas this coming summer. This development could have massive effects on the cigar industries largest and longest running trade show. Sensei and Jordan are joined by Robby Rasmussen and Randy Griggs to discuss and digest this shocking development.

We discuss and digest the results of this year’s Cigar Wars Cigars of the Year. Emmett Malone of Blind Man’s Puff joins the show to analyze the results plus we make some bold predictions about where the cigar industry is headed in the next year as well as next decade.

Master Sensei is joined by William Cooper from Cigar Coop, Aaron Loomis from Developing Palates, and Jack Heyer to rewind the year and discuss the highlights (and lowlights) from both inside and outside of the premium cigar industry.

Master Sensei is joined by Robby Rasmussen, Randy Griggs, Jack Heyer and the rest of Dojonation for a virtual Christmas party. Bust out your ugly sweaters, goofy Christmas ornaments, egg nog recipes and tune in. Presents?? Yes there will be presents and prizes so make sure to join the fun.