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Battle of the Budgets 2025 Part 1 Oct 06, 2025

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Luc (MySticks35mm) and Dave to begin the 2025 Battle of the Budgets!

Eight cigars were selected that all have an MSRP of $8 or less. They were de-banded and assigned a number by an independent assistant. The guys have no idea what they are smoking and will review the four cigars. At the end, they assign a numerical score to each cigar. Their scores are averaged up to determine the final score for each cigar. The one with the highest score will be declared the round winner.

The full field of eight cigars for the battle consists of...

CAO Fasa Sol toro

Charter Oak Maduro toro

Havana Q toro

La Aurora Connecticut toro

Nica Rustica Abode toro

Southern Classic Habano toro

United Cigars natural toro

Zino Nicaragua toro

Find out about Nick and Luc's adventure at the Drive-In and their thoughts on Terrifier 3 in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.

And learn a bit about a Canadian hero in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.

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A dream update and Ask the Pulpit Oct 02, 2025

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick fires up and tries the Karatoba toro from Ozgener Family Cigars. Get a creepy update on his recent dream and learn why its been screwing with him all week.

And then Nick takes to the phone line and takes listener calls in another Ask the Pulpit. Learn what three cigars Nick would smoke (at this time) for the rest of his life, why he started watching Bridgerton, and more.

Find out what Nick has been watching and listening to lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.

And learn about a child in Ireland who spread love during Covid in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.

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Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

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What Manufacturer Screamed at Nick?!? Sep 29, 2025

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick lights up the Night & Day, the official cigar of the 2025 New England Cigar Expo. From there, its a wild ride as Nick recounts the time he was yelled at and made to feel a fool by a prominent cigar manufacturer... or was he?

Also, find out the (mostly complete) list of the cigars in the upcoming Battle of the Budgets so you can get some for yourself to smoke along with the panel.

Find out what Nick has been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.

And learn about a young man in Chicago trying to make a difference for folks who need help on the streets in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.

All this and Three Cigars we've Smoked and Enjoyed This Week.

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Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

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Ask the Pulpit: Who do you want to see as a guest? Sep 25, 2025

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick takes to the phone lines and answers listener calls in another edition of Ask the Pulpit. While smoking an Aladino Cameroon robusto, Nick discusses testosterone treatment, Real ID's, a listener's wedding, and being naked in a hut in Bora Bora.

Nick also takes a call from a listener who asks about show guests and it prompts the question... Who would YOU like to see as a guest on the show?

Find out what Nick has been watching and is looking forward to watching in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.

And learn about a woman who made sure the efforts of many were not ignored in a national park memorial in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.

Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000.

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Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Changes coming to California and Texas with Josh Habursky Sep 23, 2025

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by the CEO/Executive Director of the PCA Joshua Habursky to discuss legislation in California and Texas impacting premium cigars. In both cases, retailers could have less options of product to sell to consumers and consumers may have less access to the cigars they enjoy. The guys break it down and discuss the efforts of PCA in trying to change these laws to make them better for cigars and cigar lovers.

Find out what Nick has been watching, including a show I doubt any of you saw coming, in the Villiger Entertainment Report.

Learn about a woman whose lobbying efforts have brought about great change in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.

And hear what Three Cigars Nick has Smoked and Enjoyed This Week.

Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000.

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Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Shawn & Seth recap the New England Cigar Expo Sep 19, 2025

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by listeners Shawn and Seth as they detail their experience at the recent New England Cigar Expo. The guys give a full rundown of their time at the two day event, what they liked and what they think can be improved, and the cigars they smoked.

Find out what we've been watching and entertained by in the Villiger Entertainment Report.

And learn about a man who stepped up to help when his neighbors needed it in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.

Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000.

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Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Video smoke-alongs, bridges, and more Sep 15, 2025

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick fires up a Perdomo Lot 23 Sungrown and answers a few listener calls from the Ask the Pulpit Hotline. We discuss an idea for a video smoke-along with listeners and we get some more information on the Golden Gate Bridge and the weight of the paint on it.

During the Villiger Entertainment Report, Nick has very different shows he's been watching.

And we hear a bit about a very familiar individual and barely scratch the surface of the good works he did in life during the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.

Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000.

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Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Tales from Yellowstone with Nick's Dad Sep 11, 2025

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by his dad, Jim, to discuss his recent trip to Yellowstone. Find out all of the places he visited and animals he saw during his trip while the guys enjoy the League of Fat Bastards Serie L robusto.

Also, learn Jim's thoughts on Nick's recent lottery episode and some of the things he'd do with the money.

And we discuss a famous cigar shop that is closing its doors in October.

Find out what movies we've been watching in the Villiger Entertainment Report.

And learn about a man who turned his attempted suicide into a crusade to help others value life in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.

Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000.

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Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

So you've won the lotto... now what? Sep 08, 2025

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, with all of the talk about the huge Powerball jackpot, Nick fires up a Davidoff Nicaragua and answers that question that we're sure was discussed in a number of cigar lounges last weekend... "What would you do if you won the lottery?"

Nick goes deep into the first steps he'd take, some items on his must do list, and some dream items he'd like to accomplish.

What would you do if you hit the lottery? Call the Ask the Pulpit hotline at (863)874-0000 and tell us!

Find out what Nick has been watching lately in the Villiger Entertainment Report.

And learn about a man who took his lottery winnings and enhanced the arts in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.

Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000.

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS...

Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Cigar Shop Humidor Etiquette and more Sep 04, 2025

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick takes listener calls in another Ask the Pulpit episode. This time you'll hear more about wild chickens, some about PulpitFest, a bit of backstory on an old show character, and lots more.

Nick also fields a question from a listener who is confused about how to get cigars from his local shop's humidor after receiving some mixed signals from the employees. So we discuss a bit of humidor etiquette.

All this while Nick smokes and talks about the 1985 cigar, released by Two Guys Cigars in honor of their 40th anniversary.

Learn what Nick has been watching and listening to in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, including a podcast about the Hat Man that has stalked Nick in his sleep!

And hear about a woman who defied the odds and swam from Cuba to Florida in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.

Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000.

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS...

Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

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