The Cigar Pulpit

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The Cigar Industry of the Future with LFD's Litto Gomez Jr. Part One May 08, 2026

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Litto Gomez Jr, vice president of retail partnerships and sales at La Flor Dominicana, to discuss the future of the cigar industry. Litto is part of the new generation of cigar manufacturers coming up in their family companies and taking more and more control, and he brings a unique perspective to the way these traditionally run companies need to evolve with the times. While Nick smokes the Andalusian Bull, the guys dive deep into what the industry will look like in 15 years time and what LFD is doing now to prepare for the future.

This is part one of our discussion and part two will come out on Tuesday, May 12, so be sure to check that out.

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

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Flavor notes of barbecue beef??? May 05, 2026

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick takes your calls in another Ask the Pulpit episode! He lights up the My Father Blue, which tries to kill him at one point, and answers your comments, questions, concerns, and complaints on the Hotline.

We cover such topics as favorite albums, a nickname for a Parishioner, a fantastic budget cigar, and more.

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

Hear what three cigars Nick has smoked and enjoyed lately!

And it's Tuesday, so it's time for another Lemonade Review!

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Sticks out for Harambe May 01, 2026

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick recaps his recent road trip to Bellevue, Kentucky, just outside of Cincinnati for a Gorbusto launch party at Party Source. Nick met up with Trey Mac Shipley and spent the trip visiting the Cincinnati Zoo to honor Harambe, the gorilla shot and killed ten years ago. From there, Trey Mac hosted an event at Party Source that was well attended and a lot of fun. Hear all about it and more.

And if you wish to see the whole video package about the trip, visit the Cigar Pulpit's YouTube and Rumble accounts!

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

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PCA Recap Part 2: The Revengining with Shawn and Danny Apr 28, 2026

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by the rest of Team Pulpit PCA 2026, Shawn and Danny, to discuss the recent industry trade show and get their thoughts on it.

The guys fire up a selection of different new cigars and give their thoughts on the show itself, the educational seminars, the various booths, what they found interesting and what they didn't, things that surprised them, and much much more.

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

And Nick has a special PCA edition Lemonade review!

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Nick's 2026 PCA Recap Apr 24, 2026

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is talking all things PCA today. He lights up the new Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Nicaragua Profundo and gives his thoughts on the industry trade show that took place last weekend in New Orleans.

Nick details his day to day and gives thoughts on the show dates, what he saw that interested him, his perception of how the industry is doing based off what he saw and heard, and much more. Was there anything cool that really stood out?

Make sure to tune in next Friday when Nick is joined by Shawn and Danny to hear their thoughts on the show as well!

Learn what Nick has been entertained by in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, including a podcast he gave a second chance to and is digging

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PCA in St Louis isn't a horrible idea Apr 21, 2026

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studio, Nick is joined by Mike Brinker to discuss the news that the PCA Trade Show is considering coming to St. Louis in 2030. However, there has been some resistance to the idea from a few manufacturers and possible attendees. Both being from the STL area, the guys figure they need to stick up a bit for their region and discuss some of the reasons why bringing PCA to STL may be a good idea. And they go over some of the various highlights the city has to offer in terms of food, cigar shops, entertainment, and more.

They are fair about it though and also discuss some of the things STL needs to do to prepare for a convention like this and get the city back on its feet in general.

From there, learn what they've been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.

And it's Tuesday, so Nick reviews a new Lemonade!

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Ask the Pulpit: The truth behind the Midgees and more Apr 17, 2026

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick takes your calls on another installment of Ask the Pulpit. Nick lights up the West Tampa Tobacco Red lancero and listens to your comments, questions, and more.

We hear calls about the most popular vehicle used by terrorists, a crazed Easter Bunny, a threat against the alphabet, why box pressed cigars may be more flavorful, some North Carolina history, and perhaps why little Tootsie Rolls are named "midgees".

Also, Nick brings you a bit of cigar news related to the future of the PCA Trade Show that ties into the next episode!

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

And you even get another lemonade review!

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Previewing PCA 2026 with Team Pulpit Apr 14, 2026

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Team Pulpit - Shawn Beaudry and Danny Hicks - who will be helping out with coverage at PCA 2026 this week in New Orleans. The guys fire up some cigars and discuss all of the various cigars and announcements revealed prior to the show and what they're looking forward to scoping out. We give you all you need to know heading into the cigar industry's biggest trade show of the year.

And find out what we've been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.

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Recapping the Pulpit Zoom Herfs and more Apr 10, 2026

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick takes a moment to relax and chat with you all about some recent happenings. We fire up a Yagua from JC Newman and discuss the recent release of the 2026 batch, which should be hitting stores any day now.

Nick also discusses the recent Zoom herfs he hosted this past weekend and how they were very touching. They went so well, in fact, that Nick announces he will be hosting them monthly and people should be looking out for a schedule sometime soon.

From there, Nick gives a brief news update about happenings at the recent TPE trade show in Las Vegas.

From there, learn what Nick has been listening to lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.

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The top ten cigar accessories you must own! Apr 07, 2026

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick gets fancy and fires up an Atabey and settles in to discuss cigar accessories. There are lots out there, but what do you absolutely NEED? Nick gives the Top Ten Cigar Accessories you must own and why. Do you own any of them already? Listen in and find out!

From there learn what Nick has been watching this weekend in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.

Also, find out what three cigars Nick has smoked and enjoyed this week.

And its Tuesday, which means its time for another Lemonade review!

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