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Is now the time for a Social Media cigar? Jan 15, 2026

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick fires up an EPC Allegiance and discusses the company's new Social Media cigars. But is now the time for a company to be embracing a social media based cigar? Nick goes over some reports detailing reducing screen usage in adults and enforcement measures by Meta limiting cigar content on their platforms. Will this negatively impact Casa Carrillo's new initiative?

From there find out what Nick has been entertained by lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.

And it's Friday, so it's time for another Pinky Fun Fact!

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Monkeys, Goats, and Meta Jan 13, 2026

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick fires up the Sarzedas, a new cigar from JC Newman, and discusses a few random happenings taking place recently.

First up we discuss the random appearance of some monkeys and a goat in downtown St Louis. While there is definitely cause for concern, it has been amusing to see the internet do its thing and make it something fun.

From there, Nick discusses a new threat to cigars, this time coming from Meta - parent company of Facebook and Instagram. In another of a long line of changes social media has enacted that will negatively impact the cigar industry, Meta has stopped recommending many cigar related pages due to undisclosed and vague violations of community standards.

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

And learn three cigars Nick smoked and enjoyed this past week.

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The Danger of a Forgettable Cigar Jan 09, 2026

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios... Not all bad cigars are dangerous — but forgettable ones might be. In this episode, Nick breaks down why “fine” is the most damaging word in the hobby, and how forgettable cigars quietly steal time, ritual, and enjoyment. If you’ve ever smoked something just to avoid wasting the good stuff, this one’s for you.

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

And it's Friday, so it's time for another Pinky Fun Fact!

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2025: Just did the balls Jan 06, 2026

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Aladino National Sales Director Trey Mac Shipley to discuss the year that was, 2025. The guys review some of their thoughts about the cigar industry and the state of the world. They also review the resolutions they made for 2025 and how they did through the year.

And listen in to find out what resolutions they make for 2026.

From there, learn what they've been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, including their thoughts on the Stranger Things finale.

And hear about three cigars they've smoked and enjoyed lately!

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2025 by the Numbers Jan 01, 2026

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick rings in the new year by going over 2025 with a fine toothed comb and diving into the data of what he smoked last year.

Nick tracks every cigar he smokes so that he can review the data and analyze his smoking. We cover his most smoked cigar of the year, his top brands, his top vitolas, and much more. We also compare the 2025 data to 2024 to see what that may tell us as well. It's a heavy data episode but it's a fascinating insight into the habits of a heavy cigar smoker.

And Nick encourages his listeners to track their cigar smoking as well to compile the same data for themselves this time next year. It can be very insightful and can show you a lot about yourself and your hobby you didn't even realize!

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

And the new year brings the return of Pinky's Fun Facts!

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An end of year Ask the Pulpit Dec 29, 2025

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is hunkering down inside and not smoking a cigar this episode because of the cold weather that has hit. However, he's taking you calls and answering your questions on another Ask the Pulpit episode.

This time we dive back and discuss a variety of topics ranging from bets for cigars, to Nicaragua, to cigar memories, to cigar dating profiles, and much more.

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Nick has been binging shows like crazy over the holiday break so he has lots to discuss in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.

And learn the origin of the word Stogie in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.

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2025 In Memoriam & 2026 Predictions with Noah Zeleznik Dec 26, 2025

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Noah as they take their annual look back at those figures in pop culture who passed away this year. And after reviewing who we lost, they predict who we will lose in 2026.

Find out if the guys got any predictions correct and who they think will pass away next year. Do you agree with their picks or did they miss someone?

Then learn what they've been watching and entertained by lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.

Learn another new fact about cigar history 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

The Night Before Christmas, read by Jerry Pulaski Dec 24, 2025

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As a Christmas bonus, The Cigar Pulpit now presents "The Night Before Christmas" as read by Jerry Pulaski.

Have a Merry Christmas!

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Festivus with Ed Sullivan (and guests!) Dec 23, 2025

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Ed Sullivan to celebrate Festivus!

The guys perform a feat of strength and smoke the World's Strongest Cigar and get into the airing of grievances. Find out what they're upset with and if any resolution can be found.

And be on the lookout for special guests popping in to say hello!

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

And learn a new historical fact about cigars in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.

All this and a special Christmas sermon from Pastor Barnaby Rothchild.

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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

A report from Smoke This 2025! with Shawn Beaudry Dec 19, 2025

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Parishioner Shawn Beaudry to hear all about his recent trip to Miami to attend the Smoke This event, put on by Sabor Havana. Shawn details his trip, some of the lounges he visited, food he ate, and what the event was like. He also covers a second event he went to at Smoke on the Water in Weston, Florida, where Aladino was hosting an event.

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

And learn about a very important job in the cigar factories of yesterday 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

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