The Cigar Pulpit

Latest Episodes:

Is the Moon even real? Christmas with Trey Mac (an Aladino sampling) Dec 22, 2023

Show notes

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Aladino Cigars own Trey Mac. They talk for a very long time and touch on a lot of different subjects including the Cigar Aficionado Top Ten Cigars of 2023 and a ghostly encounter Nick had. And then Trey Mac goes down a rabbit hole, telling all of us how the Moon may not be real. You have to hear this to believe it!

The guys also discuss what they've been entertained by lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and they discuss Three Cigars They've Smoked and Enjoyed lately.

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Check out Rivermen Cigar Company on Instagram at @TheRivermenCigarCompany online at RivermenCigars.com or give him a call for mail order service at (314) 843-3355

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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Tips and Tricks for Christmas Dinner with Dave of Smokin Butts and Tappin Ash Dec 19, 2023

Show notes

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Dave from the Smokin' Butts and Tappin' Ash podcast to talk about Christmas Dinner. Dave smokes the Villiger 1888 Nicaragua and gives us some great tips and tricks for how to prepare some great dishes that you'll all enjoy.

The guys also discuss what they've been entertained by lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS...

Check out Rivermen Cigar Company on Instagram at @TheRivermenCigarCompany online at RivermenCigars.com or give him a call for mail order service at (314) 843-3355

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 Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Announcing the Parishioners Top 25 Cigars of the Year (Part One) Dec 15, 2023

Show notes

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Nick Gervais, owner of My Monthly Cigars and Fahking Good Coffee, to announce the first portion of the 2023 Parishioners Top 25 Cigars of the Year!

The Nick's review cigars 25 through 11 and discuss the methodology how the list is developed. They also discuss how close the voting was and how important each and every vote was in determining the rankings.

During the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, we get an update on what the guys have been watching/listening to lately.

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS...

Check out Rivermen Cigar Company on Instagram at @TheRivermenCigarCompany online at RivermenCigars.com or give him a call for mail order service at (314) 843-3355

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 Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Those we lost in ’23 and Predictions for ’24 (Charter Oak Maduro) Dec 12, 2023

Show notes

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by listener Noah as they take some time to remember those we lost throughout 2023... and make predictions about who we'll lose in 2024. They take a trip down memory lane with the Grim Reaper while enjoying the Charter Oak Maduro.

They also discuss what they've been watching lately (as well as a Canadian tv sex educator) during the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.

NOTE: We don't WANT to see anyone die in 2024! These are just harmless predictions that have no bearing on reality. Please don't take any predictions seriously!

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS...

Check out Rivermen Cigar Company on Instagram at @TheRivermenCigarCompany online at RivermenCigars.com or give him a call for mail order service at (314) 843-3355

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 Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Top Ten Lists, Tents, and Trouble with Social Media (Alec Bradley Post Embargo Blind Code B15) Dec 08, 2023

Show notes

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Nick Gervais, owner of My Monthly Cigars and Fahking Good Coffee. Its been a minute since Gervais was on the show, so the guys catch up for a bit. They discuss the upcoming release of the Pulpit Parishioners Top Ten Cigars of 2023, how their tents are working so far this season, and get on a roll about the troubles facing the cigar industry on social media.

They also cover a lot of shows they've been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS...

Check out Rivermen Cigar Company on Instagram at @TheRivermenCigarCompany online at RivermenCigars.com or give him a call for mail order service at (314) 843-3355

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 Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Getting Literary with Frank Herrera (EP Carrillo Short Run 2023) Dec 05, 2023

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by cigar attorney Frank Herrera to discuss his new novel, "The Cigar Lawyer". They talk about Frank's process, inspiration, and drive to create the story of an attorney who works in the cigar industry who must work to solve a murder mystery.

They also discuss the current status of the fight against FDA regulations and talk about what they've been entertained by lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.

Frank's book is available on Amazon on December 7, 2023. Pre-Order or Buy a Kindle Copy of Frank's book HERE

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS...

Check out Rivermen Cigar Company on Instagram at @TheRivermenCigarCompany online at RivermenCigars.com or give him a call for mail order service at (314) 843-3355

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 Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Cigar Censorship with Dave Garofalo (Leaf by Oscar 10th Anniversary) Dec 01, 2023

Show notes

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studio, Nick is joined by Dave Garofalo of 2 Guys Smoke Shop and The Cigar Authority to discuss the growing issue of censorship against cigars on social media platforms. Nick smokes the Leaf by Oscar 10th Anniversary while Dave fires up the exclusive New England Cigar Expo cigar.

The guys also discuss the upcoming trade shows and how having them so close to one another may impact attendance at them as well as the Cigar Authority's upcoming cigar of the year announcement.

Also, find out what we've been watching and entertained by lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS...

Check out Rivermen Cigar Company on Instagram at @TheRivermenCigarCompany online at RivermenCigars.com or give him a call for mail order service at (314) 843-3355

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 Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

$30 Underwear with Pinky (Ferio Tego Timeless Black TGS 2023) Nov 28, 2023

Show notes

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Pinky as they smoke the Ferio Tego Timeless Black TGS 2023, which was a gift from listener Seth. They discuss preparing for Christmas, the sliding scale of the age of legal adulthood in the United States, expensive underwear, and more.

We also discuss what we've been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS...

Check out Rivermen Cigar Company on Instagram at @TheRivermenCigarCompany online at RivermenCigars.com or give him a call for mail order service at (314) 843-3355

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 Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Black Friday fun with Brinker and Paul (Juarez by Crowned Heads) Nov 24, 2023

Show notes

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by listener Paul and Mike Brinker as they sit down to enjoy the Juarez by Crowned Heads. They discuss their Thanksgiving traditions, favorite holiday foods, as well as Paul's law enforcement experience and time doing humanitarian work at the Ukrainian border.

They also discuss what they've been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and Three Cigars They've Smoked and Enjoyed This Week.

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS...

Check out Rivermen Cigar Company on Instagram at @TheRivermenCigarCompany online at RivermenCigars.com or give him a call for mail order service at (314) 843-3355

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 Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Thanksgiving with Nick’s Dad (Grand Habano Corojo Maduro No. 5) Nov 20, 2023

Show notes

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios at Cigar Haven in Fishers, Indiana, Nick sits down with his dad to discuss a variety of topics while smoking the Grand Habano Corojo Maduro No. 5. You all asked for Nick's dad to make a return to the show, so be careful what you wish for!

We go all over the place in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, find out some of Jim's pet peeves, and discover what Brown Friday is.

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS...

Check out Rivermen Cigar Company on Instagram at @TheRivermenCigarCompany online at RivermenCigars.com or give him a call for mail order service at (314) 843-3355

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 Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars