Episodes

2 days ago
2 days ago
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios in New Hampshire, Mr. Jonathan and John Calder take over the show as Nick is still under the weather and recovering.
The guys discuss a revised proposal for the Strength-O-Meter. What are their thoughts? Will it work better than Dave's version? How mad will Dave be when he hears this drastic change?
Also they fire up and smoke a variety of cigars from Ozgener Cigars and explore the variety of tobaccos used.
Find out what they've been entertained by in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, and learn about a group of athletes who stepped up to help those that help them in a time of need in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.
All this and Three Cigars They've Smoked and Enjoyed This Week!
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Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Correcting some bad cigar advice (Aladino Fuma Noche)
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick takes on some of the bad advice you hear from folks in the cigar lounge and corrects the record. While smoking the Fuma Noche from Aladino, Nick covers the top five pieces of bad advice you hear commonly from cigar folks and why it is bad advice.
Find out what Nick has been watching lately, including a show he's binged the majority of the first season of in 48 hours, in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.
And learn about a young man who gave up his ambition to help save the life of another in the Fly High With Blackbird Cigars segment.
And finally, find out what Two Cigars Nick Smoked and Enjoyed This Week (or since Friday when he and Ed Sullivan did this segment)
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For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com!
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
Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Friday Mar 14, 2025
How to prep your car for cigar smoking, with Ed Sullivan
Friday Mar 14, 2025
Friday Mar 14, 2025
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Ed Sullivan of the Cigar Authority to talk about how to prep your car properly so you can enjoy cigars in it. We cover all of the accessories and items you need so that you can keep your car neat and tidy and preserve trade in value while still smoking your favorite cigars.
During the show, Ed fires up and tries the upcoming Perdomo Legacy Connecticut while Nick smokes and enjoys the Aganorsa Aniversario Connecticut toro.
The guys also discuss PCA a little bit and some of what Nick can expect at this year's trade show.
Find out what they've been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.
Hear about a man who wouldn't let "The Man" keep him down in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.
And its Friday, so its time for a Pinky Fun Fact!
AND... at Ed's request... a bonus Three Cigars We've Smoked and Enjoyed This Week
Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000.
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For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com!
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
Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Monday Mar 10, 2025
Personality tests, Haggis, and more Listener Calls (Herrera Esteli Habano)
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick listens to your calls and answers your questions in another Ask the Pulpit episode. This time we discuss haggis, personality testing, and we spill a little tea on an old friend of the show, while smoking the Herrera Esteli Habano toro from Drew Estate.
Find out what shows Nick has been watching in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and learn about a man who is putting his talent to work helping the less fortunate in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.
And what three cigars did Nick smoke and enjoy this week!
Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000.
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS...
For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com!
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
Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Friday Mar 07, 2025
Cigar news and personal strengths with Pinky (La Gianna 30th Anniversary)
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Pinky as they smoke the La Gianna 30th Anniversary cigar from United Cigars. They discuss some legislation being considered in a few different states and how they will impact cigars and cigar smokers.
They also find themselves discussing both fast food and personal strengths. Pinky dives down the rabbit hole and gives an overview of a personal strengths test she likes a lot and reveals Nick's results from the test.
In the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, learn what they've been watching lately and just how opposite the shows are!
Hear about a little girl who decided to spread some love into the world in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.
And it's Friday, which means its time for another Pinky Fun Fact!
Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000.
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS...
For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com!
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
Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
To Honduras and Back with Trey Mac
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Trey Mac Shipley of Aladino Cigars to discuss their recent farm visits in Honduras and to try a new secret Connecticut blend! The guys detail all of the adventures from the trip before pivoting and discussing what we can expect from Aladino at the PCA Trade Show in April.
During the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, Nick and Trey discuss their ties to two animal related documentaries.
And learn about a guy you will definitely want to Google for more information about during the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.
Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000.
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS...
For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com!
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
Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Thursday Feb 27, 2025
You're awarded a Gold Star with Oliver Nivaud
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Oliver Nivaud of United Cigars to discuss this week's launch of the Gold Star cigar. Originally a limited edition cigar last year, the Gold Star is now a regular part of the United Cigars portfolio and Oliver is here to discuss it and much more!
Find out what Nick has been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and learn about a group of folks who made a birthday wish come true in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.
And it's Friday, so that means its time for another of Pinky's Fun Facts!
Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000.
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS...
For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com!
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
Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Monday Feb 24, 2025
What makes for a good cigar event? (Blackbird Finch robusto)
Monday Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 2025
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, it's that time of year when planning really ramps up and announcements are made about cigar events taking place through the year. Nick takes a look at some and asks what makes for a good cigar event, all while enjoying the Blackbird Finch robusto.
Find out a movie Nick saw and surprisingly enjoyed in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.
And learn about a nonprofit helping abused children in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.
Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000.
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS...
For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com!
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
Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Thursday Feb 20, 2025
An insider's look at the Post Office's problems
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by listener Chris who is a postal worker to discuss the problems plaguing the United States Postal Service. As listeners of the show know, Nick has had a multitude of problems over the years with USPS and Chris is here to discuss those and some of the other issues the average person doesn't know about. Chris fires up a Warfighter Dumpster Fire while Nick smokes the United Cigars Maduro Churchill.
The guys discuss mail delays, postage rate increases, staffing issues, the post office bureaucracy and much more. This is an informative deep dive in to the Post Office from an insider.
Find out what we've been entertained by lately, including a brief review of the new Captain America film, in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.
And learn about some currently unnamed heroes who kept their cool in a crisis in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.
And it's Friday which means its time for a Pinky Fun Fact!
Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000.
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS...
For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com!
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
Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Monday Feb 17, 2025
Time for more Ask the Pulpit (Villiger Cuellar Caribe robusto)
Monday Feb 17, 2025
Monday Feb 17, 2025
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick fires up the new Villiger Cuellar Caribe and answers your questions on another Ask the Pulpit episode. We discuss cigar deserts, tracking cigars through the year, your taste palate, and more.
Find out what Nick has been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.
And learn about a man who tried to make his town a more entertaining place in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.
All that and Three Cigars We've Smoked and Enjoyed This Week
Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000.
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS...
For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com!
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
Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars