Episodes
3 hours ago
PCA '24 Recap with Trey Mac (Project Lomas)
3 hours ago
3 hours ago
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Trey Mac Shipley IN PERSON in the Ice Tent of Love to discuss his perspective on how PCA 2024 went down. We get some insight into the trade show and some of the changes Trey would make if he were in charge, while smoking the Project Lomas which is the Aladino event cigar.
We also discuss what we've been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and we get a new Fun Fact from Pinky!
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4 days ago
4 days ago
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick finally is able to listen to and answer some long lost Ask the Boys calls. He fires up a gift from Listener Seth, the 2024 Jose Gaspar torpedo from JC Newman, and discusses burgers, bad gifts for cigar lovers, and more. We also get a very brief PCA update!
Find out what Nick's been watching in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and what Three Cigars He's Smoked and Enjoyed This Week!
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Check out Rivermen Cigar Company on Instagram at @TheRivermenCigarCompany online at RivermenCigars.com or give him a call for mail order service at (314) 843-3355
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
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Thursday Mar 21, 2024
PCA Preview & Blind Cigar Reviews (Cigar 9C)
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick previews some of the announcements that caught his eye from the upcoming PCA trade show in Las Vegas. The press releases have been flying fast and furious and Nick sorts through them to discuss a few of the items he's most looking forward to trying.
Also, Nick discusses blind cigar reviews as he smokes his selection for the Cigar Authority's STARS panel. It can be an interesting exercise for those looking to expand their cigar tasting palate.
Find out what Nick's been watching in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and get a Fun Fact from Pinky!
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS...
Check out Rivermen Cigar Company on Instagram at @TheRivermenCigarCompany online at RivermenCigars.com or give him a call for mail order service at (314) 843-3355
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
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Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
St. Patrick's Traditions & The Gangs of East St Louis (Aladino Candela Robusto)
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by a... special guest as they discuss St. Patrick's Day traditions while smoking the Aladino Candela Robusto. They also discuss the gangs of East St. Louis, the upcoming PulpitFest in Palm Coast, Florida, and more.
Find out what they've been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and what Three Cigars They've Smoked and Enjoyed This Week.
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS...
Check out Rivermen Cigar Company on Instagram at @TheRivermenCigarCompany online at RivermenCigars.com or give him a call for mail order service at (314) 843-3355
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
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Friday Mar 15, 2024
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined again by Trey Mac Shipley of Aladino Cigars. Nick lights up the new Aladino Candela Toro and the two discuss, this time in detail, cigars coming out at PCA, including the one Trey couldn't talk about last time! We also discuss some of the trials and tribulations facing retailers and manufactures heading into the annual trade show.
Also, Trey Mac regales us with a story that should serve as a PSA to all the men out there. And he gives a great recommendation on where to find clean restrooms!
All this and you find out what we've been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report!
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS...
Check out Rivermen Cigar Company on Instagram at @TheRivermenCigarCompany online at RivermenCigars.com or give him a call for mail order service at (314) 843-3355
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
Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
You know you've gotten old when...
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is still a bit under the weather and could only do a short episode for today. He discusses a recent moment when he realized he'd gotten old.
And in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, he discusses not only what he's been watching lately but the Oscar winners from Sunday night. He tries to give an update as to some cigars he's smoked and enjoyed lately and we get a new Fun Fact from Pinky!
Sorry guys, I'll do better next episode...
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS...
Check out Rivermen Cigar Company on Instagram at @TheRivermenCigarCompany online at RivermenCigars.com or give him a call for mail order service at (314) 843-3355
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
Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Travel Nightmares with Trey Mac
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Trey Mac Shipley. Nick is down with the sickness after taking care of his son last weekend, but thankfully Trey Mac was able to help and always has stories to share! We hear about the plane flight from Hell he alluded to the last time he was on, but we also get a sneak preview of what Aladino will be unveiling at PCA in just a few weeks.
Find out what we've been entertained by in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and more!
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS...
Check out Rivermen Cigar Company on Instagram at @TheRivermenCigarCompany online at RivermenCigars.com or give him a call for mail order service at (314) 843-3355
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
Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Purging dead inventory and other retail advice with Mr. Jonathan
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Mr. Jonathan of Two Guys Smoke Shop and the Cigar Authority. They continue the discussion from the previous episode about things smaller shops can do to differentiate themselves from the Big Box cigar shops, specifically how to deal with dead inventory and to recapture at least some revenue from cigars that aren't moving.
We also get into some in depth discussion about what we've been entertained by lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and we name off Three Cigars We've Smoked and Enjoyed This Week.
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS...
Check out Rivermen Cigar Company on Instagram at @TheRivermenCigarCompany online at RivermenCigars.com or give him a call for mail order service at (314) 843-3355
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
Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com
Friday Mar 01, 2024
So the big box cigar shop is coming to town... (Diamond Crown Julius Caeser)
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick talks about the news that Cigars International is planning on building a superstore in St. Louis. While smoking a Diamond Crown Julius Caeser toro from JC Newman, he gives his unsolicited advice to retailers, both in St. Louis and also other cities where CI is looking to expand, as to how to consider improving their shops to offer a better experience than what CI can.
Find out what Nick's been watching in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and what Three Cigars Nick has Smoked and Enjoyed This Week
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS...
Check out Rivermen Cigar Company on Instagram at @TheRivermenCigarCompany online at RivermenCigars.com or give him a call for mail order service at (314) 843-3355
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
Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
PCA & PulpitFest with Mike Brinker (EPC Platinum Bash)
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Mike Brinker as they smoke the Platinum Bash from EP Carrillo. Given Mike's background managing a cigar lounge, they discuss the upcoming PCA trade show and their thoughts leading up to it.
Also, since plans are rapidly getting underway for the 2024 PulpitFest, they discuss what the current status is and some of what attendees can expect.
Find out what they've been watching in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and get a new Fun Fact from Pinky!
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS...
Check out Rivermen Cigar Company on Instagram at @TheRivermenCigarCompany online at RivermenCigars.com or give him a call for mail order service at (314) 843-3355
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
Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com