On Prime Time Special Edition 163, we welcome David Spirt, the COO of E.P. Carrillo as our special guest. We will get to know David better, his history in the cigar business, and of course we will discuss all of the happenings at E.P. Carrillo. We also will cover the 2024 Summer Olympics and Bear and Coop will discuss their affinity for this event.…

On Prime Time Special Edition 163, we welcome David Spirt, the COO of E.P. Carrillo as our special guest. We will get to know David better, his history in the cigar business, and of course we will discuss all of the happenings at E.P. Carrillo. We also will cover the 2024 Summer Olympics and Bear and Coop will discuss their affinity for this event.…

In this episode, Sarah talks to Luisa Duarte Milani, a Brazilian PhD candidate from the Geography and Planning Department. Luisa tells us about how her background in architecture and planning inspired her research on informal housing and environmental risk. She also reflects on the experiences of conducting academic research in her home city, São P…

Tonight on Prime Time Episode 313, we welcome back Miguel Schoedel, National Sales Manager of Crowned Heads and Oz Family Cigars as our special guest. We will catch up on Crowned Heads, and get some insight into the growth of Oz Family CigarsBy Cigar Coop

Tonight on Prime Time Episode 313, we welcome back Miguel Schoedel, National Sales Manager of Crowned Heads and Oz Family Cigars as our special guest. We will catch up on Crowned Heads, and get some insight into the growth of Oz Family CigarsBy Cigar Coop

Tonight on Prime Time Episode 312, we welcome back Carlito Fuente and José Blanco of Arturo Fuente as our special guests. We will catch up on several industry happenings and get an update on the happenings within Arturo Fuente. Don’t miss this rare time where both industry icons are guests on a podcast. You know there will be plenty of banter with …

Tonight on Prime Time Episode 312, we welcome back Carlito Fuente and José Blanco of Arturo Fuente as our special guests. We will catch up on several industry happenings and get an update on the happenings within Arturo Fuente. Don’t miss this rare time where both industry icons are guests on a podcast. You know there will be plenty of banter with …

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 136, it’s our first Yacht Rock show. Over the past decade, we have seen the emergence of Yacht Rock. We will explore what Yacht Rock is – and isn’t. Plus we will talk about some of our favorite Yacht Rock artists and songs. In addition, we got music news, cigar news, the music pairing of the week, and the Developing Pa…

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 136, it’s our first Yacht Rock show. Over the past decade, we have seen the emergence of Yacht Rock. We will explore what Yacht Rock is – and isn’t. Plus we will talk about some of our favorite Yacht Rock artists and songs. In addition, we got music news, cigar news, the music pairing of the week, and the Developing Pa…

Tonight on Prime Time Episode 311, we welcome Litto Gomez Jr to the show Litto Gomez Jr represents part of the next generation at La Flor Dominicana. Over the past couple of years he has been working his way into the family business. Tonight we will catch up with Litto Jr and see how his journey is going…

Tonight on Prime Time Episode 311, we welcome Litto Gomez Jr to the show Litto Gomez Jr represents part of the next generation at La Flor Dominicana. Over the past couple of years he has been working his way into the family business. Tonight we will catch up with Litto Jr and see how his journey is going…

We have reached the Final Four of the 2024 Battle of the Bands. This year we did albums from the 1970s and once again invited Hector Alfonso of Espinosa Cigars and John McTavish of Developing Palates to join the fun. We have reached the final four and each one of us have an album to represent us in the Final Four. On Episode 135, our team will reca…

We have reached the Final Four of the 2024 Battle of the Bands. This year we did albums from the 1970s and once again invited Hector Alfonso of Espinosa Cigars and John McTavish of Developing Palates to join the fun. We have reached the final four and each one of us have an album to represent us in the Final Four. On Episode 135, our team will reca…

Tonight on Prime Time Episode 310, we welcome back Chris Topper of Topper Cigars. Topper Cigars recently found historical documents that give it claim to the oldest cigar company in the U.S.. In conjunction with that discovery, Topper Cigars has released a new cigar called the Topper 1894. We will learn about that story, the new release, and more.…

Tonight on Prime Time Episode 310, we welcome back Chris Topper of Topper Cigars. Topper Cigars recently found historical documents that give it claim to the oldest cigar company in the U.S.. In conjunction with that discovery, Topper Cigars has released a new cigar called the Topper 1894. We will learn about that story, the new release, and more.…

On Prime Time Special Edition 162, we welcome Sebastien Decoppet and Brian Motola of Cavalier Genéve to Special Edition side of the house. Cavalier Genève has made a lot of moves on the production and distribution side as they move toward vertical integration. We will get the scoop from Sébastien and Brian on what the latest happenings. Plus, we ha…

On Prime Time Special Edition 162, we welcome Sebastien Decoppet and Brian Motola of Cavalier Genéve to Special Edition side of the house. Cavalier Genève has made a lot of moves on the production and distribution side as they move toward vertical integration. We will get the scoop from Sébastien and Brian on what the latest happenings. Plus, we ha…

Episode 03 is part of our special segment: Reporting from LASA2024, el CafeciTO's collaboration with graduate student Johann Kirchenbauer. In this episode, Johann speaks to professor Ryan Long from the University of Maryland. We learn from professor Long's diverse research approaches and interests, and we will get a sneak peek in the ways the Unive…

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 132, our third installment of Down the Rabbit Hole features guest DJs Mike Szczepankiewicz and Mike Palmer of Cigar Hustler. The concept works as follows: The group starts with a familiar song and then goes down the path of selecting a song inspired by that song. Each will go through eight iterations of this exercise a…

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 132, our third installment of Down the Rabbit Hole features guest DJs Mike Szczepankiewicz and Mike Palmer of Cigar Hustler. The concept works as follows: The group starts with a familiar song and then goes down the path of selecting a song inspired by that song. Each will go through eight iterations of this exercise a…

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 134, we present Down the Rabbit Hole #4 - our 4th 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…

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 134, we present Down the Rabbit Hole #4 - our 4th 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…

Crowned Heads release a new core line at the 2024 PCA Trade Show called Coroneta. Coroneta is a derived from from the word coronet which is a small crown for lower royal ranks below monarchs from the 16th century. Each size of the Coroneta is named after the British heraldry that would wear the coronet, Earl, Baron, and Duke. Coroneta is a line whi…

Crowned Heads release a new core line at the 2024 PCA Trade Show called Coroneta. Coroneta is a derived from from the word coronet which is a small crown for lower royal ranks below monarchs from the 16th century. Each size of the Coroneta is named after the British heraldry that would wear the coronet, Earl, Baron, and Duke. Coroneta is a line whi…

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 133, it's our 17th installment of our Album Archaeology Series as we tackle the Soundtrack for the Motion Picture, Saturday Night Fever. Much like an archaeologist digs and hunts for gems, on Album Archaeology, we dig into the Saturday Night Fever album. We go deep into each of the tracks of this album, looking at the …

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 133, it's our 17th installment of our Album Archaeology Series as we tackle the Soundtrack for the Motion Picture, Saturday Night Fever. Much like an archaeologist digs and hunts for gems, on Album Archaeology, we dig into the Saturday Night Fever album. We go deep into each of the tracks of this album, looking at the …

Earlier this year, Espinosa Cigars introduced a new cigar line to their portfolio, the new Espinosa Sumatra. This new line features a Sumatra wrapper grown in Ecuador which has been used before by Espinosa Cigars, but this is the first use of it out of their La Zona cigar factory. The Espinosa Sumatra was first featured at the 2024 PCA tobacco trad…

Earlier this year, Espinosa Cigars introduced a new cigar line to their portfolio, the new Espinosa Sumatra. This new line features a Sumatra wrapper grown in Ecuador which has been used before by Espinosa Cigars, but this is the first use of it out of their La Zona cigar factory. The Espinosa Sumatra was first featured at the 2024 PCA tobacco trad…

On Prime Time Episode 309, we welcome Henderson Ventura and Adrian Acosta of ADVentura Cigars back to Prime Time. We will catch up on the happenings at ADVentura Cigars and discuss the unique collaboration, The Chancellor. Plus, we have our FSG Beef Segments, Altadis USA’s Ties the Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, …

On Prime Time Episode 309, we welcome Henderson Ventura and Adrian Acosta of ADVentura Cigars back to Prime Time. We will catch up on the happenings at ADVentura Cigars and discuss the unique collaboration, The Chancellor. Plus, we have our FSG Beef Segments, Altadis USA’s Ties the Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, …

The Smoking Syndicate Roundtable tackles the Micallef Blue Robusto Micallef Blue made its official nationwide debut at PCA 2024. It’s the second cigar in the unofficial “color” series following 2023’s Micallef Black. With both Blue and Black, Micallef is targeting the market with a high quality premium cigar in the $7.00 to $8.00 range. The Micalle…

The Smoking Syndicate Roundtable tackles the Micallef Blue Robusto Micallef Blue made its official nationwide debut at PCA 2024. It’s the second cigar in the unofficial “color” series following 2023’s Micallef Black. With both Blue and Black, Micallef is targeting the market with a high quality premium cigar in the $7.00 to $8.00 range. The Micalle…

In this episode, Sarah talks to Johann Kirchenbauer, a Venezuelan PhD student from the Spanish and Portuguese Department. Johann tells us about his research interests in modern and contemporary Hispanic literatures and cultures with a focus on the Venezuelan diaspora. We also get to learn about his experience in the Latin American Studies Associati…

What does it take to be a transformational leader? In this episode of Leadreship DNA, Arturo Gomez & Rob Cressy talk about what is transformational leadership, and what are the characteristics of how you can become one? Looking for a tribe of high performing leaders to support you on your growth journey? Join us - http://www.creatingunlimited.com Y…

Tonight on Prime Time Episode 308, it’s a little different kind of show as Coop and Aaron will cover “What We Smoked”. The concept is very simple. We will each talk about some of the cigars we smoked and reviewed over the past several weeks. Plus, we have our FSG Beef Segments, Altadis USA’s Ties the Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa This Day …

Tonight on Prime Time Episode 308, it’s a little different kind of show as Coop and Aaron will cover “What We Smoked”. The concept is very simple. We will each talk about some of the cigars we smoked and reviewed over the past several weeks. Plus, we have our FSG Beef Segments, Altadis USA’s Ties the Bind, Alec Bradley Live True, Espinosa This Day …

On Prime Time Special Edition 161, we welcome Juan Lugo of Don Doroteo Cigars Juan’s family legacy in the cigar industry goes back to the 1930s and recently he has brought it to the forefront with Don Doroteo Cigars. We will find out the latest on his company and more. Plus, we have our Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigar Group U.S. History segment, Tabaca…

On Prime Time Special Edition 161, we welcome Juan Lugo of Don Doroteo Cigars Juan’s family legacy in the cigar industry goes back to the 1930s and recently he has brought it to the forefront with Don Doroteo Cigars. We will find out the latest on his company and more. Plus, we have our Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigar Group U.S. History segment, Tabaca…

Macanudo introduced a new regular line this year at the PCA trade show in Las Vegas called the Macanudo Emissary España. The Macanudo Emissary‘s first run is called the España and features a special tobacco grown in Spain for this cigar. Here is what Macanudo had to say about the tobacco: Macanudo Emissary España uses a harmonious five-country blen…

Macanudo introduced a new regular line this year at the PCA trade show in Las Vegas called the Macanudo Emissary España. The Macanudo Emissary‘s first run is called the España and features a special tobacco grown in Spain for this cigar. Here is what Macanudo had to say about the tobacco: Macanudo Emissary España uses a harmonious five-country blen…

What does it mean to be a servant leader? In this episode of Leadership DNA, Arturo Gomez & Rob Cressy unpack what is servant leadership, and the characteristics of how you can become one. Looking for a tribe of high performing leaders to support you on your growth journey? Join us - http://www.creatingunlimited.com You can connect with us on socia…

For season 9's premiere, Sarah interviews renowned Argentine journalist and novelist Mariana Enriquez. Author of multiple bestselling novels like Los Peligros de Fumar en la Cama (2009), Las Cosas que perdimos en el Fuego (2016) and Nuestra Parte de la Noche (2019). In this episode, the Argentinian author discusses the affective impact of her horro…

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 131, we present Odd Couples. For this exercise we hypothetically bring two musicians together from different genres or styles. We then figure out how some songs would sound in each other’s genre. We also have music news, cigar news, our pairing of the week, the Developing Palates Review of the Week, and Dave’s New Musi…

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 131, we present Odd Couples. For this exercise we hypothetically bring two musicians together from different genres or styles. We then figure out how some songs would sound in each other’s genre. We also have music news, cigar news, our pairing of the week, the Developing Palates Review of the Week, and Dave’s New Musi…

What are the non-negotiable qualities of a leader? We know that being a great leader is a combination of a lot of specific and intentional things, but what are the absolutes? In this episode of Leadership DNA, Arturo Gomez & Rob Cressy hold a Leadership Draft, where they select their six non-negotiable qualities of a leader. Looking to develop the …

Tonight on Prime Time Episode 307, we welcome back Mo Maali, founder of Patina Cigars! Mo’s coming off a big year where his Patina Anniversary cigar captured Developing Palates’ #1 Cigar of the Year for 2023. Now, Patina goes into 2024 with an exciting new release, Patina Oro de Nicaragua. Plus, we have our FSG Beef Segments, Altadis USA’s Ties the…

Tonight on Prime Time Episode 307, we welcome back Mo Maali, founder of Patina Cigars! Mo’s coming off a big year where his Patina Anniversary cigar captured Developing Palates’ #1 Cigar of the Year for 2023. Now, Patina goes into 2024 with an exciting new release, Patina Oro de Nicaragua. Plus, we have our FSG Beef Segments, Altadis USA’s Ties the…

The Tatuaje Cojonu line was born out of the Seleccion de Cazadore (aka Brown Label) line where Tatuaje owner, Pete Johnson, asked master blender, Don Pepin Garcia to make a stronger blend. The name came from Don Pepin saying that the blend had “cojonu”, Cuban slang for “cojones” or “balls”. The name stuck and Pete Johnson decided to release the lin…

The Tatuaje Cojonu line was born out of the Seleccion de Cazadore (aka Brown Label) line where Tatuaje owner, Pete Johnson, asked master blender, Don Pepin Garcia to make a stronger blend. The name came from Don Pepin saying that the blend had “cojonu”, Cuban slang for “cojones” or “balls”. The name stuck and Pete Johnson decided to release the lin…

On Prime Time Special Edition 160, Scott Pearce, President of the Cigar Association of America (CAA) is our special guest. For the past 6 years Scott has served as the Executive Director of the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) and guided them through some very challenging times. We’ll recaps Scott’s history at PCA and look forward ahead to his tenur…