Episodes

Friday May 09, 2025
Cigar pairings for life's unexpected moments
Friday May 09, 2025
Friday May 09, 2025
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick fires up a La Capitana toro from Villiger Cigars and discusses cigar pairings for unexpected life events. We always discuss what cigars go well with what liquors or foods, but what pairs well with unexpected car repairs? Tune in and find out!
Learn what Nick has been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.
And hear about a man who learned how to work the stock market while in his prison cell in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.
And its Friday, which means its time for a Pinky Fun Fact!
Make sure you secure your PulpitFest 2025 tickets! They're moving fast!
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, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home
Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Tuesday May 06, 2025
Ask the Pulpit: Last meal, Fuente, and more
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studio, Nick opens up the phone line and takes your questions and comments on another Ask the Pulpit episode.
While smoking a Wise Man maduro from Foundation Cigars, Nick addresses all of the outstanding messages including questions about what his last meal would be if he were on death row, thoughts on Arturo Fuente cigars, what he keeps his humidor set at, and a lot more.
And during the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, Nick has actually watched some stuff lately! So enjoy a spoiler free review of Thunderbolts and the series finale of The Righteous Gemstones.
Learn about a woman who overcame polio to compete in the Olympics in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.
All this and Three Cigars We've Smoked and Enjoyed This Week!
Make sure you secure your PulpitFest 2025 tickets! They're moving fast!
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, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home
Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Friday May 02, 2025
Don't be afraid of the damaged cigar with Mike Brinker
Friday May 02, 2025
Friday May 02, 2025
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Mike Brinker as they fire up some cigars from La Flor Dominicana and discuss why you shouldn't overlook that slightly damaged cigar in the humidor. Mike reveals how that little bit of damage to the cap or foot of the cigar can save you money!
Also the guys talk tariffs and how its impacting cigar prices and what they believe we'll see going forward.
Find out what they've been watching in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.
And learn about a woman who faced tons of adversity and went from being homeless to a Harvard graduate 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, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home
Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Monday Apr 28, 2025
PuplitFest tickets are on sale!
Monday Apr 28, 2025
Monday Apr 28, 2025
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by the PulpitFest Brain Trust, Kenn Klarich of Ash and Ale Cigars and his dad Jim, to announce that PulpitFest 2025 tickets are now available.
The guys all light up a Leaf by Oscar and tell you about how you can attend the fifth annual PulpitFest in Palm Coast, Florida, August 22-24. If you came last year, you know you want to come back. And if you missed it last year, you know you regret it and want to come this year. Get all of the details of how to get your ticket.
Find out some movie and show suggestions in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.
And learn about a baker who got to work when floodwaters threatened his bakery and his efforts fed his starving neighbors in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.
And learn 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, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home
Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Thursday Apr 24, 2025
The value of smoking in your car
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studio, Nick is joined by our friend to the north, Luc (mysticks35mm on Instagram). The guys fire up some cigars and discuss why Nick feels it's important to smoke cigars in your vehicle and how it could actually save lives.
Luc discusses lightning techniques and issues a challenge to the Pulpit listeners.
Find out what we've been entertained by in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.
And learn about a man who is taking care of a chore for those who can't do it anymore in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.
And it's Friday, which means it's 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, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home
Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
PCA Part Two: Exceeding Expectations (Powered by Villiger Cigars)
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Paul and Shawn to recap the rest of the trip to New Orleans for the PCA 2025 Trade Show. The guys fire up the new Villiger 1888 Gran Reserva and discuss all of the aspects of the show, from their personal highlights, to constructive criticism. They also discuss parts of the trip that didn't happen on the trade show floor including who they met at the fire pit, exceeding exceptions, some of the food, and more.
Find out what the guys have been watching and entertained by in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.
And learn about a waitress and some firefighters who came together to change each other's lives in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.
And learn what 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, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home
Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Friday Apr 18, 2025
PCA 2025 Part One! (Powered by Villiger Cigars)
Friday Apr 18, 2025
Friday Apr 18, 2025
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick dives straight into his coverage of this year's Premium Cigar Association Trade Show, held in New Orleans.
We are splitting up the PCA coverage into two episodes. This episode features interviews with manufacturers and covers more of the business of the trip, as well as Nick's observations of the show and the goings on. Learn about some new products as well as the people bringing you the cigars you love.
And be sure to check out our next episode for Part Two of our coverage where Paul and Shawn will join Nick to discuss the other details of the trip, as well as give their observations about the PCA Trade Show and everything we saw there.
Find out what Nick has been watching in his very limited spare time since getting back from the show in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.
And learn about a nurse who risked his life to save another person 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, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home
Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
A visitor's experience at the Aladino Farm
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Justin who won the trip to the Aladino Farm at PulpitFest last year. Justin details his trip and all he experienced in Honduras, as well as teasing an upcoming release he got to try in Julio Eiroa's office!
During the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, find out what we've been watching and entertained by lately.
And learn about a young man who took a disease and created a cause 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

Friday Apr 11, 2025
Our PCA 2025 Preview Show with Shawn and Paul
Friday Apr 11, 2025
Friday Apr 11, 2025
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Shawn and Paul who will be making up Team Pulpit at PCA 2025. The three guys fire up some cigars and discuss their plans for the show, what cigars they are looking forward to seeing and trying at the show, and some of the food options they're interested in while in New Orleans. If you're looking to get geared up for this year's trade show, this episode has a lot for you!
Find out what they've been watching and listening to in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.
Learn about a man who saved 75 lives in World War II without carrying a weapon in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.
And it's Friday, which means it's 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 Apr 07, 2025
Cigar prices are going up
Monday Apr 07, 2025
Monday Apr 07, 2025
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick discusses the recent tariffs implemented by the United States on imported goods and how that will impact the cigar industry. Bottom line: prices are going up. Learn about tariffs, how they factor into cigar pricing, what countries will be hit hardest, and more.
During the Villiger Entertainment Report, find out what Nick has been watching, including a season finale and a movie series he's slowly working through before the newest installment comes out this summer.
And learn about a man who saved lives and continued to make his community a good place in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars Segment.
All this 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

