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Honoring Heinrich Villiger (Villiger LR Blend 51) Jul 28, 2025

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is back from a summer break with his son and is honoring the life and achievements of Heinrich Villiger, who passed away on July 25, 2025. Nick lights up a Villiger Limited Release Blend 51 and covers a few of the broad strokes of his career and the future of Villiger Cigars.

This is part one of our week long tribute to Mr. Villiger. Tune in on Friday for Nick's conversation with Villiger Cigars North America President René Castaneda where the two will cover his legacy and René shares some stories of his interactions with Mr. Villiger.

During the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, find out how Nick's week with his son went and what he's looking forward to watching.

And learn about Johnny the bagger and how his small act of kindness inspired so many others during the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.

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Parishioners to the Rescue! (JFR 20th Anniversary) Jul 18, 2025

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick takes to the phone lines for another Ask the Pulpit episode. The parishioners came to his rescue after the guest for this episode unfortunately had to cancel due to internet issues and Nick put out word he needed calls to the hotline. We cover a wide variety of topics from first cigar experiences, cigar budgets, what's smoking well right now, and AI cat videos...

And find out his thoughts as Nick fires up and tries the new JFR 20th Anniversary super toro.

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

And learn about a woman who saved thousands of children from the Holocaust in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.

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2025 Mid-Year Death Predictions with Noah Jul 15, 2025

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Noah as they take a moment at the mid-point of the year to review their 2025 celebrity death predictions and to review those we've lost already. The guys did score a point this year so far, and then listen and find out who gets added to the list!

All this while smoking the Buffalo Ten Connecticut toro.

Listen to the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report to hear what they've been watching lately, including a spoiler free review of Superman.

And learn about a blind man who climbed to great heights in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.

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Ask the Pulpit: Naps, JC Newman, Iceland, and more Jul 10, 2025

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick takes your calls on another Ask the Pulpit episode. While smoking the LFD Suave, Nick takes calls about napping, visiting Tampa and the JC Newman factory, travel to Iceland and where to visit when there, and lots more!

Find out what two shows Nick circled back to and completed in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.

And learn about a man who changed lives using something we were just throwing away 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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Let's Hang Out at Vincent's Clubhouse (Aladino 85th Anniversary) Jul 07, 2025

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Kenn Klarich, owner of the Ash & Ale Lounge in Palm Coast, Florida, to give an update on the upcoming PulpitFest. The two smoke the Aladino 85th Anniversary toro and discuss the organization that will be receiving a donation from the proceeds of PulpitFest, Vincent's Clubhouse. Nick interviews the Executive Director of Vincent's Clubhouse, Erica Flores, to give everyone an introduction to the organization and the good work they are doing for autistic children and adults in Flagler County, Florida.

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

And learn about a woman who was a major influence on how autistic people are viewed in the United States in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.

Learn more about Vincent's Clubhouse at VincentsClubhouse.org.

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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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Independence Day with Ed Sullivan and Tony V Jul 04, 2025

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Ed Sullivan and professional comedian Tony V to smoke the Perdomo Legacy Connecticut. The guys get to know Tony and introduce him to the Pulpit audience by talking about his time rising up in the young Boston comedy scene. They also discuss some of the various projects Tony has been involved in and his love of smoking cigars by dumpsters.

Check out the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report to find out what everyone has been watching lately.

And learn about a comedian who worked behind the scenes to make the lives of the less fortunate better in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.

All this and Three Cigars We've Smoked and Enjoyed This Week!

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Weight loss, show ideas, and more Jul 01, 2025

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick lights up a new go-to cigar, the JFR Lunatic Hombre Libre, and touches on a bit of housekeeping. He goes over some of the solo show ideas you all submitted and how he thinks he can do those as shows. Nick also gives a health update for those interested.

Find out what show Nick just started watching in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.

And learn about a Canadian man who didn't let bone cancer keep him down 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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Ask the Pulpit: Do Dolphins Give Each Other Names? Jun 27, 2025

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick takes your calls in another Ask the Pulpit episode. He fires up a Cactus Wren by Blackbird Cigars and discusses a variety of topics including whether or not dolphins give each other specific names like humans do.

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

And learn about a special child who went on an anti-bullying campaign in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.

Make sure you secure your PulpitFest 2025 tickets! They're moving fast!

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

Navigating Retirement with Nick's Dad Jun 24, 2025

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by his dad, Jim, to address a listener's recent call about retirement. Jim goes through all of the planning he did, and didn't do, prior to being retired a few years ago. While retirement is something we all look forward to, if planning doesn't take place, it can be a rocky and emotional time.

And to address another listener's recent call, the guys are smoking cigars from Arturo Fuente.

Learn what the guys have watched lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.

And learn about a man who used his fortune in retirement to help a group of children pursue higher educational goals 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

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

Random Thoughts with Nick Jun 20, 2025

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Coming to you from the JRE Aladino Studios, Nick lights up the new JFR 20th Anniversary cigar. From there, he touches on some of the random thoughts and items pertaining to the show that he's been thinking about lately. He touches on topics like PulpitFest, the beginning of his weight loss journey, his cigar collection and the best time to smoke certain cigars, shifting timelines, and more.

Nick also announces a contest where listeners can submit their ideas for solo show topics. The person who emails Nick the best solo show idea (Nick@CigarPulpit.com) will receive a care package. Please include your name and address in the email you send.

Find out what documentary Nick watched lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.

And learn about a man who wanted to steal a Krispy Kreme truck in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.

Make sure you secure your PulpitFest 2025 tickets! They're moving fast!

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

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