The Cigar Pulpit

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Sin Compromiso with Nick Gervais Feb 05, 2021

Show notes

We sit down and crack open the February My Monthly Cigars box with Nick Gervais and smoke the Sin Compromiso from Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. We learn about Nick’s new loyalty program, Ash Cash, before discussing pro wrestling, good documentaries, football, and more. Jeff also reveals that Nick was once ticketed for distributing porn.

We also talk about cigars we’ve smoked in the last week that we’ve enjoyed and get the Final Third Friday review from Broccoli Rob.

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Now from the JRE Aladino Mobile Studio! Feb 01, 2021

Show notes

We're so humbled and honored to welcome Justo Eiroa, owner of JRE Tobacco, to the show to announce his new sponsorship of our mobile recording studio! We talk with Justo while lighting up two of our favorites, the Aladino Corojo Reserva and Aladino Cameroon.

We also discuss some cigar news, answer some questions from listeners during the Ask the Boys, and give away some cigars in the Weekly Giveaway!

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

Nick & Gator talk medical histories and smoke the Encore Jan 28, 2021

Show notes

We’re taking it a bit easy and chatting amongst ourselves today while smoking the EP Carrillo Encore. We discuss our personal medical histories, cigar reviews and our thoughts on them, our opinions on opening relations with Cuba, and more.

We also go over three cigars we’ve smoked and enjoyed this past week and get the Final Third Friday review with Broccoli Rob.

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Battle of the Budgets Championship Jan 25, 2021

Show notes

Listener Trent joins us as we pick a winner in our Battle of the Budgets tournament between the JRE Tatascan Yellow Series and the Plan B Habano by Oscar Valladares. It was a hard fought battle to this point and both cigars are really great budget options, but which one will take home the trophy?!?

We also answer some listener questions in Ask the Boys, catch up on some cigar news, and give away some cigars in our Weekly Giveaway.

Follow Trent on Instagram at @ThisIsMyCigarAccount

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Having a Good Time with Dusty Slay Jan 22, 2021

Show notes

We're having a good time talking with stand-up comedian Dusty Slay about cigars and finding cool places to smoke while on the road. While chatting, we're lighting up the Rocky Patel Quarter Century from the January My Monthly Cigars box.

Check out what three cigars we've smoked and enjoyed this week and the Final Third Friday review from Broccoli Rob.

Follow Dusty Slay at @DustySlay on Instagram.

Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and @PinkySmokesCigars and sign up for the free newsletter HERE.

Talking Shop (and Podcasts) with Dave Garofalo Part 2 Jan 18, 2021

Show notes

We continue our conversation with Cigar Authority Host and Owner of 2 Guys Cigars Dave Garofalo. In this episode we cover options for smoking in cold weather, what Dave looks for in an employee, podcasting and what all goes into it, the importance of podcast advertising, house cigars and how they're made, and Dave's honest thoughts on the Cigar Pulpit! All this and Gator makes a recommendation for the Cigar Authority Flavor Wheel!

We also answer some listener questions in this week's Ask the Boys and give away some cigars in the Weekly Giveaway.

Visit 2GuysCigars.com or TheCigarAuthority.com for more information about Dave Garofalo.

Follow Rivermen Cigar Company on Instagram @TheRivermenCigarCompany.

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Talking shop with Dave Garofalo Part 1 Jan 14, 2021

Show notes

We have a special interview with Dave Garofalo of 2 Guys Cigars and The Cigar Authority where he talks retailer to retailer with Dan Ponder of Rivermen Cigar Company. In part one of this interview they cover such topics as Covid’s impact on stores, the creation of annual events, fighting government regulation, online cigar taxes and regulations, United Cigars, and the future of cigar reps in a post-Covid world.

And Dave even announces the big prize at the upcoming 2 Guys Cigars anniversary dinner!

All that plus what three cigars we’re smoking this week and Broccoli Rob’s Final Third Friday review.

Visit 2GuysCigars.com or TheCigarAuthority.com for more information about Dave Garofalo.

Follow Rivermen Cigar Company on Instagram @TheRivermenCigarCompany.

Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE.

Tabanero Sweet Lips with Pinky Jan 11, 2021

Show notes

We sit down and catch up with Pinky while smoking the Torpedo Sweet Lips from Tabanero Cigars in Ybor City. The conversation goes in a variety of different directions, but both of us agree Pinky classes up the joint when she's around.

We answer listener questions in Ask the Boys, get some Cigar News, and give away some cigars in our Weekly Giveaway.

Follow Tabanero Cigars at @TabaneroCigars on Instagram.

Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and @PinkySmokesCigars and sign up for the free newsletter HERE.

Round vs Box-Pressed with Martinez Cigars Jan 07, 2021

Show notes

We are joined by Dave Rivera, sales and marketing director for Martinez Cigars, as we compare a round versus box-pressed Flatiron to compare the flavors and determine the differences. We also discuss Gator's time on Tinder.

We also unveil two new segments!

Follow Martinez Cigars at @MartinezCigars on Instagram.

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