The Cigar Pulpit

Cigar Olympics ideas with Noah (West Tampa Tobacco Red)

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Noah to review some AI generated ideas for games to be played at a Cigar Olympics. The guys fire up the West Tampa Tobacco Red toro and review over 15 different game suggestions. Some are good and some... not so good... Which ones sound fun to you?

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

And learn about a generous jockey in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars 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

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The Big Winners at the 2024 Cigar Awards (United Natural Toro)

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick fires up a United Cigars natural toro and reviews all of the winners of the 2024 Cigar Trophy Awards presented by Cigar Journal magazine. There were a few friends of the show honored and we're very happy for them and everyone!

During the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, Nick discusses a few things he's been watching as well as a book or two he's rediscovered while unpacking boxes that he's looking forward to reading.

And during the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment, find out how a professional athlete has been working to draw attention to a big problem for animals.

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

Travelogues with Nick's Dad (Aladino Classic & Yagua)

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by his dad, Jim, to enjoy a cigar and catch up a bit. Nick smokes an Aladino Classic toro while Jim fires up a Yagua he's been waiting to smoke.

They discuss traveling, specifically to New Orleans, Yellowstone, and other locations. Find out why you never want to sit behind a wing on an airplane and more fun facts! 

They also discuss a bit of astronomy and discuss our small place in the universe.

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

And during the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment, learn about a test pilot who set some very impressive records in his time.

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

Will a potential shipping crisis impact cigars? (Aladino Cameroon Reserva)

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Mike Brinker as they smoke the Aladino Cameroon Reserva. 

The guys discuss a potential major issue facing not just the cigar industry, but commerce as a whole, as a potential dock worker strike looms along the east coast of the United States. Find out what the impact of a strike will be and if it may keep retailers and consumers from getting the cigars they're wanting.

Find out what they've been watching and are looking forward to in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.

And during the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment, learn about 300 people that came together to help an ailing child on her birthday.

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

Ask the Pulpit... with a special guest! (Brick House Bricktoberfest 2024)

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is answering listener calls in another Ask the Pulpit episode! 

Before the calls start, Nick fires up and tries the 2024 Brick House Bricktoberfest cigar from JC Newman and gives a of detail on the promotion behind the limited edition cigar. 

From there, he dives into your calls, which featured topics like PulpitFest, football, outdoor smoking winter shelters, cigars, and more.

Find out what Nick has been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report as well as Three Cigars He's Smoked and Enjoyed This Week.

And during the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment, learn about a special father and son team who participated in a number of marathons and triathlons.

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

 

Comics and Cigars with Graham Nolan and Dave Clark

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by comic book professional and Compass Comics owner Graham Nolan and Dave Clark of the Smokin' Butts and Tappin' Ash podcast. 

The guys fire up some cigars and discuss what's going on in the world of comics, specifically the independent projects Graham has cooking, as well as cigars they've been smoking lately. They also discuss how Graham has introduced cigars to the comic convention scene for both creators and fans!

During the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, find out what has caught the attention of the panel. 

And during the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment, learn about a woman who brings some joy to children who are already facing large struggles.

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

What cigar pairs with Poutine? with Luc (mysticks35mm)

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Luc, who goes by MySticks35mm on Instagram, to smoke a cigar and discuss Canadian food specialties. We go across the nation, discussing each region of Canada and what food its known for, and pairing it with cigars. 

Find out what we've been watching and listening to lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And what Three Cigars Have We Smoked and Enjoyed This Week?

Also, in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment, we learn about a Chinese millionaire who went into debt to give a future to stray dogs.

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

Renovations and Crazy Roommates with Pinky

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Pinky for a cigar. Nick smokes cigar 14C from the STARS review pack and Pinky smokes the Serenity Now by Asylum Cigars. 

The two discuss options for smoking in the winter and preparing for that, recent kitchen renovations Pinky has been dealing with, and more. We also find out about Pinky's crazy college roommate!

During the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, find out what we've been watching lately and some things Nick is excited for that are coming soon.

And during the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment, we learn about a 7-year-old boy who showed great kindness to those who had experienced something horrible.

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

Traveling with Jerry Pulaski (Villiger Cuellar Black Forest & Export)

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick catches up with one of the other major guests at PulpitFest to get his impression of the event, Jerry Pulaski! 

The guys fire up a Villiger Cuellar Black Forest robusto and a Villiger Export and discuss Jerry's trip to Florida and what he thought of the event. 

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

And during the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment, learn about a high school student who stayed awake for 11 straight days!

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

And pair a fantastic coffee with your favorite cigar with one of the selections from Fahking Good Coffee. Visit their website at FahkinGoodCoffee.com to check out all of the blends and how you can place an order! Don't be fahking stupid, drink Fahking Good Coffee!

It's PulpitFest 2024!

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, it's PULPITFEST 2024 presented by Villiger Cigars! 

Nick brings you a full recap of the events of PulpitFest including interviews with a wide variety of folks including René Castaneda of Villiger, Trey Mac Shipley of Aladino, Kenn Klarich of Ash & Ale, attending parishioners, and more. Everyone had a fantastic time and if you weren't able to attend, you can hear about all you missed and start planning for next year!

And during the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment, we learn about a Marine who was awarded the Medal of Honor twice for his actions.

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

And pair a fantastic coffee with your favorite cigar with one of the selections from Fahking Good Coffee. Visit their website at FahkinGoodCoffee.com to check out all of the blends and how you can place an order! Don't be fahking stupid, drink Fahking Good Coffee!