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Ep 164Regurgitation at its finest

We respond in an extreme fashion, as you’d expect from us, to a comment made by Mr. Jonathan of the Cigar Authority while we smoke the Carlos Torano Dominico from the February My Monthly Cigars box. We swear this was done in fun!!! Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com Follow JRE Tobacco at @JRETobacco on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Feb 19, 202148 min

Ep 163Snowmageddon 2021 with the 5 Vegas Nicaragua

We're freezing and snowed in, but we smoke the 5 Vegas Nicaragua from the February My Monthly Cigars box, and discuss Snowmageddon 2021. We also get an update on what's been happening with BF Chicken ever since we last saw him in Tampa last November. Also, we answer listener questions in the Ask the Boys segment, get some cigar news, and give away some cigars as well. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com Follow JRE Tobacco at @JRETobacco on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Feb 16, 20211h 18m

Ep 162Life of a cigar rep during Covid

We're joined by Trey Mac Shipley, sales rep for JRE Tobacco, who was in town and was kind enough to sit down and discuss what it's like to be a rep during the age of covid. We light up a selection of cigars from JRE and discuss not just cigars but also some exciting times from his prior life working with the rich and famous. We also name off some cigars we've enjoyed in the past week, hear another Final Third Friday review of the Southern Draw Jacob's Ladder from Broccoli Rob, and more! Follow Trey Mac on Instagram at @TMAladinocigars Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com Follow JRE Tobacco at @JRETobacco on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Feb 12, 20211h 38m

Ep 161Celebrating the Superbowl with Tampa cigars

We light up a couple of cigars from Tampa to commemorate their Super Bowl win from last Sunday evening. As we give our thoughts on the game and aspects surrounding it, Nick smokes an American from JC Newman and Jeff smokes a barber pole from Long Ash Cigars. We also answer some very interesting listener questions in Ask the Boys, get some cigar news, give away some cigars in the Weekly Giveaway, and revisit the Put a Pin In This segment where we talk about random topics we come up with when not recording. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com Follow JRE Tobacco at @JRETobacco on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Feb 9, 20211h 30m

Ep 160Sin Compromiso with Nick Gervais

We sit down and crack open the February My Monthly Cigars box with Nick Gervais and smoke the Sin Compromiso from Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. We learn about Nick’s new loyalty program, Ash Cash, before discussing pro wrestling, good documentaries, football, and more. Jeff also reveals that Nick was once ticketed for distributing porn. We also talk about cigars we’ve smoked in the last week that we’ve enjoyed and get the Final Third Friday review from Broccoli Rob. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com Follow JRE Tobacco at @JRETobacco on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Feb 5, 20211h 41m

Ep 159Now from the JRE Aladino Mobile Studio!

We're so humbled and honored to welcome Justo Eiroa, owner of JRE Tobacco, to the show to announce his new sponsorship of our mobile recording studio! We talk with Justo while lighting up two of our favorites, the Aladino Corojo Reserva and Aladino Cameroon. We also discuss some cigar news, answer some questions from listeners during the Ask the Boys, and give away some cigars in the Weekly Giveaway! Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Follow JRE Tobacco at @JRETobacco on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.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

Feb 2, 20211h 16m

Ep 158Nick & Gator talk medical histories and smoke the Encore

We’re taking it a bit easy and chatting amongst ourselves today while smoking the EP Carrillo Encore. We discuss our personal medical histories, cigar reviews and our thoughts on them, our opinions on opening relations with Cuba, and more. We also go over three cigars we’ve smoked and enjoyed this past week and get the Final Third Friday review with Broccoli Rob. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and @PinkySmokesCigars and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Jan 29, 20211h 11m

Ep 157Battle of the Budgets Championship

Listener Trent joins us as we pick a winner in our Battle of the Budgets tournament between the JRE Tatascan Yellow Series and the Plan B Habano by Oscar Valladares. It was a hard fought battle to this point and both cigars are really great budget options, but which one will take home the trophy?!? We also answer some listener questions in Ask the Boys, catch up on some cigar news, and give away some cigars in our Weekly Giveaway. Follow Trent on Instagram at @ThisIsMyCigarAccount Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Jan 26, 20211h 51m

Ep 156Having a Good Time with Dusty Slay

We're having a good time talking with stand-up comedian Dusty Slay about cigars and finding cool places to smoke while on the road. While chatting, we're lighting up the Rocky Patel Quarter Century from the January My Monthly Cigars box. Check out what three cigars we've smoked and enjoyed this week and the Final Third Friday review from Broccoli Rob. Follow Dusty Slay at @DustySlay on Instagram. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and @PinkySmokesCigars and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Jan 22, 20211h 24m

Ep 155Talking Shop (and Podcasts) with Dave Garofalo Part 2

We continue our conversation with Cigar Authority Host and Owner of 2 Guys Cigars Dave Garofalo. In this episode we cover options for smoking in cold weather, what Dave looks for in an employee, podcasting and what all goes into it, the importance of podcast advertising, house cigars and how they're made, and Dave's honest thoughts on the Cigar Pulpit! All this and Gator makes a recommendation for the Cigar Authority Flavor Wheel! We also answer some listener questions in this week's Ask the Boys and give away some cigars in the Weekly Giveaway. Visit 2GuysCigars.com or TheCigarAuthority.com for more information about Dave Garofalo. Follow Rivermen Cigar Company on Instagram @TheRivermenCigarCompany. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Jan 19, 20211h 50m

Ep 154Talking shop with Dave Garofalo Part 1

We have a special interview with Dave Garofalo of 2 Guys Cigars and The Cigar Authority where he talks retailer to retailer with Dan Ponder of Rivermen Cigar Company. In part one of this interview they cover such topics as Covid’s impact on stores, the creation of annual events, fighting government regulation, online cigar taxes and regulations, United Cigars, and the future of cigar reps in a post-Covid world. And Dave even announces the big prize at the upcoming 2 Guys Cigars anniversary dinner! All that plus what three cigars we’re smoking this week and Broccoli Rob’s Final Third Friday review. Visit 2GuysCigars.com or TheCigarAuthority.com for more information about Dave Garofalo. Follow Rivermen Cigar Company on Instagram @TheRivermenCigarCompany. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Jan 15, 20211h 54m

Ep 153Tabanero Sweet Lips with Pinky

We sit down and catch up with Pinky while smoking the Torpedo Sweet Lips from Tabanero Cigars in Ybor City. The conversation goes in a variety of different directions, but both of us agree Pinky classes up the joint when she's around. We answer listener questions in Ask the Boys, get some Cigar News, and give away some cigars in our Weekly Giveaway. Follow Tabanero Cigars at @TabaneroCigars on Instagram. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and @PinkySmokesCigars and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Jan 12, 20211h 43m

Ep 152Round vs Box-Pressed with Martinez Cigars

We are joined by Dave Rivera, sales and marketing director for Martinez Cigars, as we compare a round versus box-pressed Flatiron to compare the flavors and determine the differences. We also discuss Gator's time on Tinder. We also unveil two new segments! Follow Martinez Cigars at @MartinezCigars on Instagram. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Jan 8, 20211h 11m

Ep 151Smoking the Plasencia Alma Fuerte

We (kinda) light up the Cigar Journal 2020 Cigar of the Year, the Plasencia Alma Fuerte and review the magazine's top 25 cigars from last year. We also answer listener questions in our Ask the Boys segment and that gets random. We also give away some cigars in our Weekly Giveaway. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Jan 5, 20211h 30m

Ep 150Kicking off 2021 with the Bishop and Gator

We welcome 2021 by smoking The Bishop and The Gator by Martinez Cigars and going over our personal top five cigars of 2020. Larry the Mute also joins us to give his top five and make a special announcement. We also hear from listeners who called in to the Ask the Boys hotline to tell us what good happened to them in 2020 and what they're looking forward to in 2021. Follow Martinez Cigars at @MartinezCigars on Instagram. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Jan 1, 20211h 18m

Ep 149Ending 2020 with Crux Cigars

The guys close out 2020 by trying some sticks from Crux Cigars and speaking with Sam Ventura, sales executive for the company. They review the history of Crux, what all went into their recent rebranding, and some of the challenges of relaunching a brand during a pandemic. The guys also answer listener questions in the Ask the Boys segment, get a final review from Larry the Mute for the year, give away some cigars in the Weekly Giveaway, and reveal the backstory behind the Christmas photo posted to the Pulpit Instagram account. Follow Crux Cigars at @CruxCigars on Instagram. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Dec 29, 20201h 37m

Ep 148Christmas with the Pulpit

We celebrate Christmas with the final selection from the December My Monthly Cigars box, the La Boheme Encantador. Jeff discusses his recent appearance on ID Network's Twisted Sisters and Nick recounts his appearance a while back on Man vs. Food. The guys also swap Christmas gifts and we hear the top entries from the Christmas Carol Contest. And make sure you stay tuned to the end for a special sermon from Pastor Barnaby as he tells the story of Christmas. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Dec 25, 20201h 12m

Ep 147Battle of the Budgets Funnel Four Round 2

Its the final round of the Funnel Four as we narrow down the Battle of the Budgets for the championship round. Who will win this showdown between the Plan B Habano by Oscar and the Flor de Oliva? We also answer a few listener questions in the Ask the Boys segment, a miracle happens in the Larry the Mute review segment, and we give away some cigars in the Weekly Giveaway. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Dec 22, 20201h 8m

Ep 146Gator wrestles with moral dilemmas

We sit back and enjoy the Mayans MC by CAO and try and figure out what to do with this episode since our plan of having Broccoli Rob join us was foiled by the slow post office. We dive into some F*cked Up Facts and moral dilemmas and somehow end up talking about some pretty wretched stuff. You'll like it. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Dec 18, 20201h 12m

Ep 145The Yagua and Revelations about Gator

We light up the Yagua by J.C. Newman and hang out for a bit. Gator goes on another Covid rant, but later we learn things... disturbing things... about him during the Ask the Boys segment. We also touch on some conspiracy theories and more. Like every Tuesday, we answer questions during the Ask the Boys segment, get another riveting review from Larry the Mute, and give away some cigars in the Weekly Giveaway. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Dec 15, 20201h 5m

Ep 144Nick & Gator just catch up for a bit

The guys fire up the Carlos Torano Hogs Head from the December My Monthly Cigars box and catch up on life a bit. Gator declares Nock dead, Nick’s toy train set is trying to burn his house down, they talk about their drive-thru phone prank, and more. They also touch on some F*cked Up Facts and Moral Dilemmas. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Dec 11, 20201h 13m

Ep 143A conversation with Michael Herklots

We sit down and have a chat with Michael Herklots, formerly of Nat Sherman cigars, while smoking the Nat Sherman Timeless Supreme 749 Churchill. We discuss Michael's history in the cigar industry, his time with Nat Sherman, and his thoughts on the challenges cigar lounges and shops will be facing in a post-COVID world. We also answer listener questions in the Ask the Boys segment, find out Larry the Mute's thoughts on the Swisher Boozy Mango cigarellos, and give away some cigars in the Weekly Giveaway. Follow Michael Herklots at @MichaelHerklots on Instagram. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Dec 8, 20201h 47m

Ep 142What's in December's My Monthly box?

The guys are joined by Nick Gervais from My Monthly Cigars to find out what is in the December box. As they enjoy the Aging Room Quatro Nicaragua, they discuss the importance of brick and mortar cigar shops, announce a fun Christmas contest, and more. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Dec 4, 20201h 42m

Ep 141Christmas Gift Ideas 2020

We fire up a My Father Connecticut and give you all our thoughts on the best gift ideas for cigar lovers for 2020 (hint... LOTS of Bishops and Gators!). We also nearly get blown up by a guy trying to light a propane heater. We answer some great listener questions in Ask The Boys, get a riveting review from Larry the Mute, and give away some cigars in the Weekly Giveaway! Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Dec 1, 20201h 21m

Ep 140Our Tampa & Ybor City Experience

We recap our recent trip to Tampa and Ybor City, detailing all of the cool cigar places we visited and enjoyed. We discuss our experience with Uber Eats, touch on our tour of the JC Newman factory, detail the trip to Clearwater Beach, and more. Oh and Nick plays a drunken voicemail he left for a very special Ask the Boys. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Nov 28, 20201h 19m

Ep 139Touring the J.C. Newman Factory

Here's part one of our trip to Tampa, where we discuss our tour of the J.C. Newman Factory, El Reloj, and sit down for an in-depth interview with Bobby and Eric Newman. We discuss the company's history, the factory and its renovations, the battle against the FDA, the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation, and even an organization that provides support dogs for veterans that Bobby is very involved in called Southeastern Guide Dogs. If you enjoy premium cigars a trip to El Reloj must be added to your bucket list! Follow J.C. Newman Cigars at @J.C.NewmanCigarCo on Instagram. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Nov 27, 20201h 38m

Ep 138Battle of the Budgets Funnel Four Round 1

The guys move the Battle of the Budgets into the Funnel Four! During the first round, the Tatascan Yellow Series by JRE Tobacco takes on the Perdomo Fresco Natural. Who will be moving on to the Championship? Listen and find out! Also, Nick gives Jeff COVID, they answer some listener questions in the Ask the Boys segment, Larry the Mute gives another riveting review, and more cigars are given away in the Weekly Giveaway. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Nov 24, 20201h 10m

Ep 137Challenging Gator to beat a world record

The guys visit with Broccoli Rob (AND Mrs. Broccoli) as they smoke the Montecristo Media Noche from the November My Monthly Cigars box. We get an update from Rob about how things are going at the Smoke Pit, a new shop outside of Indianapolis, and discuss cigars. We also get into some F*cked Up Facts where Gator is challenged to try and compete for a very strange world record. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. And follow FinalThirdCigar at @FinalThirdCigar on Instagram. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Nov 20, 20201h 10m

Ep 136Southern Draw Cigars with Robert Holt

The guys are joined by Robert Holt, owner of Southern Draw Cigars, as they light up the Firethorn toro and discuss Southern Draw, its origins, philosophy, charitable works, and more. Robert also talks about EIGHT new cigars they have brought to the market this year and teases a brand new core line that will debut around December! The guys also answer some listener questions in Ask the Boys, get a machine made cigar review from Larry the Mute, and give away a Martinez Cigars prize pack in the Weekly Giveaway. Follow Southern Draw Cigars at @SDCigars on Instagram. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Nov 17, 20201h 21m

Ep 135Honduras needs our help

Gator is driving Nick INSANE as they light up and smoke the La Herencia Cubana Core from the November My Monthly Cigars box. On a serious note, they talk with Oscar Valladares about the impact of Hurricane Eta in Honduras and how we all can help in relief efforts. All that plus some F*cked Up Facts and Would You Rather. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Nov 13, 20201h 6m

Ep 134Pinky's Book Review and the La Padilla Serie 1968

Back by popular demand, Pinky joins the guys to smoke the La Padilla Serie 1968 from the November My Monthly Cigars box and speak with Paul Allen, author of When Tobacco Was King: A History of Tobacco in Canada - A Southerner's Journey, about his book. She also helps them answer listener questions in the Ask the Boys segment, we get a review from Larry the Mute, we give away some cigars and prizes, and we play a little Would You Rather. To purchase a copy of Paul's book, it is available on Amazon HERE To learn more about Paul and his book, follow him on Instagram at @thetobaccobook Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Nov 10, 20201h 54m

Ep 133What's in November's My Monthly Cigars box

The guys open up the November My Monthly Cigars box with MMC owner Nick Gervais and smoke the Diesel Whiskey Row Sherry Cask. Per usual they talk about a bunch of different topics but things seem to really go off the rails when Jeff reveals a part of Nick's past he'd hoped to have left behind. They also receive special Election 2020 updates from a special correspondent and find out this Friday's F*cked Up Fact! Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Nov 6, 20201h 11m

Ep 132Smoking the Mil Dias with Jon Huber

The guys sit down and speak with Jon Huber, owner of Crowned Heads Cigars, about his company and their newest cigar, the Mil Dias. They touch on Jon's history in the industry, his business philosophy, and lots more. The guys also answer some listener questions in the Ask the Boys segment, get a review of the Swisher Sweets Outlaw from Larry the Mute, and give away some cigars in the Weekly Giveaway. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. And follow Crowned Heads Cigars at @TheCrownedHeads on Instagram. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Nov 3, 20201h 23m

Ep 131Halloween with Mark Twain

The guys had two guests bail at the last minute, so they just ramble on for an hour while smoking the Mark Twain from the October My Monthly Cigars box. They discuss Halloween candy, Covid restrictions, and how Gator is sizing Nick up to use him as a skin suit. They also unveil a new segment and announce a contest! Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Oct 30, 20201h 4m

Ep 130Battle of the Budgets Round 4

The guys are continuing a series of episodes that will take place, once a month, through January where they smoke and try and find the best budget bundle cigar they can. In this fourth and final round of what Gator has called the Sweat Sixteen (ugh), they blind taste test four cigars (Schixo by Asylum, the 3x3, Flor de Oliva, and the HB 61 Maduro by General Cigars). Which one did they decide was the best from this round? Listen and find out! The guys also answer some great listener questions in the Ask the Boys segment and find out Larry the Mute's thoughts another gas station cigar, and give away some cigars in the Weekly Giveaway! Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Oct 27, 20201h 28m

Ep 129HC Maduro with Broccoli Rob

The guys sit down with Broccoli Rob and light up the HC Series Black Maduro from the October My Monthly Cigars box. They recap the behind the scenes shenanigans from the Rivermen Cigar Company and Martinez Cigars event, discuss what cigars Broccoli has been enjoying lately, and talk about a whole lot more. And Nick has a stroke or something... Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. And follow FinalThirdCigar at @FinalThirdCigar on Instagram. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Oct 23, 20201h 13m

Ep 128The Rivermen & Martinez Extravaganza part 2

The guys bring you all of the action from this past Saturday's Martinez Cigars event at Rivermen Cigar Company. We have split this episode so check out Part 1 if you haven't yet! In this episode, the guys talk with some more of the visitors at the event and circle up with Dan Ponder of the Rivermen Cigar Company and the Martinez Cigars crew to find out their thoughts on the event. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Oct 21, 20201h 24m

Ep 127The Rivermen & Martinez Extravaganza part 1

The guys bring you all of the action from this past Saturday's Martinez Cigars event at Rivermen Cigar Company. We have split this episode so be watching for Part 2 to come out on Wednesday! In this episode, the guys talk with some of the visitors at the event and have a nice roundtable discussion with Al Roman from the Good Cigar podcast and Mark Langenfeld from the Straight Cut podcast. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Oct 20, 20201h 18m

Ep 126Celebrating Teddy's birthday with the Camacho Diploma

The guys welcome listener Teddy Caldwell to the show in honor of his birthday with some Camacho Diploma Special Selection cigars he was nice enough to send us. They discuss parenting Pulpit-style, cigars, the anarchists cookbook, Bob Saget, chicken wings, smoking meat, and more. Follow Teddy on Instagram at @teddygoreala Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Oct 16, 20201h 39m

Ep 125Smoking Big Sky Cigars

The guys sit down with Brandon Marsh, VP of Marketing and Online Sales with Big Sky Cigars, to talk about their newest cigar, The Madison. Learn all about this relatively new company and the cigars in their lineup. The guys also answer some great listener questions, get another riveting review from Larry the Mute, and give away a Martinez Cigars prize pack in the Weekly Giveaway. Learn more about Big Sky Cigars on Instagram at @BigSkyCigar Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Oct 13, 20201h 5m

Ep 124Random thoughts with Nick & Gator

The guys light up the 5 Vegas Limitada 2020 from the October My Monthly Cigars box and discuss a new documentary, The Social Dilemma, and how it highlights the dangers of social media. They also discuss how they’re both really bad at remembering names, The Stranger and Bio Freeze, how Google is attacking the Care Bears, broccoli, dieting, porn, and more. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Oct 9, 20201h 20m

Ep 123What's in the October My Monthly Cigars box?

The guys sit down with Nick Gervais of My Monthly Cigars to crack open the October box and light up the Caldwell All Out Kings. They discuss a lot of tv shows and movies they've been watching, good cigars they've been smoking, and just have a great time. Jeff says Back to the Future didn't hold up over time and Nick tells another story of pooping his pants... sigh... Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Oct 6, 20201h 46m

Ep 122How to recruit a new cigar smoker

The guys sit down with friend of the show, Pink Bronco, for a roundtable discussion of how Nick got her into cigars during the Covid-19 break. They discuss what kinds of cigars she tried and likes, why she enjoys cigars, and other aspects she didn't even realize about cigars and the cigar community. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Oct 2, 20201h 22m

Ep 121BONUS: The Gator Show, episode 3

Welcome to a bonus episode of The Gator Show, where Gator and Pastor Barnaby Rothschild smoke the Martinez Cigars bandito from the September My Monthly Cigars box. Check out Gator on Instagram at @NekkidGator Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Sep 30, 202017 min

Ep 120Battle of the Budgets Round 3 and BIG NEWS

The guys are continuing a series of episodes that will take place, once a month, through January where they smoke and try and find the best budget bundle cigar they can. In this third round, they blind taste test four cigars (Perdomo Fresco, Tatuaje Series P, Quorum Connecticut, and Cusano Cigars P1). Which one did they decide was the best from this round? Listen and find out! The guys also announce a couple of pieces of really BIG NEWS but you have to listen to the whole episode to find out what it is! The guys also answer some great listener questions in the Ask the Boys segment and find out Larry the Mute's thoughts another gas station cigar, and give away some cigars in the Weekly Giveaway! Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Sep 28, 20201h 51m

Ep 119Micallef Cigars goes all in on B&M

The guys smoke the final cigar from the September My Monthly Cigars box, the CAO Flathead V19, while talking with Micallef Cigars President Dan Thompson. Dan tells the guys about the company's commitment to brick and mortar retailers, as well as their recent decision to stop distributing through major online retailers. Then the guys talk to Dan about transvestites, Jeff's dog cowering in fear when ASPCA commercials come on television, and more. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. And follow Micallef Cigars at @MicallefCigars on Instagram. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Sep 25, 20201h 14m

Ep 118Keith Hernandez made a cigar?

The guys welcome Aaron and Mark from the Straight Cut onto the show as they smoke the H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez. They talk cigars, podcasts, Keith Hernandez, and a tragic experience at a Denny's. They also answer listener questions in Ask the Boys, give away some cigars in the Weekly Giveaway, and get a new review by Larry the Mute. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. And follow The Straight Cut at @TheStraightCut on Instagram. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Sep 22, 20202h 3m

Ep 117The Diesel Wicked with Broccoli Rob

The guys sit down with Broccoli Rob of Final Third Cigar and smoke the Diesel Wicked from the September My Monthly Cigars box. They get the inside scoop on Indianapolis's new cigar lounge, the Smoke Pit, and an update on a variety of cigars Rob has smoked and enjoyed over the last month. They also discuss Nick burning holes in his shirt, Jeff's leg exercises, and more. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. And follow FinalThirdCigar at @FinalThirdCigar on Instagram. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Sep 18, 202059 min

Ep 116Get to know Morales Cigars

The guys sit down with Yen and Emmanuel Morales, owners of Morales Cigars, and speak with them about the birth of their company, their cigars, and some of the challenges of being a brand new, small brand. Nick smokes the Maduro cigar from Morales, while Gator lights up the Habano. They also answer listener questions in the Ask the Boys segment, get another review from Larry the Mute, and give away some cigars in the Weekly Giveaway. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. And follow Morales Cigars at @MoralesCigar on Instagram. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Sep 15, 20201h 19m

Ep 115Lighting up the Henry Clay Limited Edition 2018

The guys light up the Henry Clay Limited Edition 2018 from the September My Monthly Cigars box as they record their first episode in quite some time from Top Shooters. They discuss cigars, some news, mutant chickens, and more. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Sep 11, 202059 min