The Cigar Pulpit

The guys welcome the owner of My Monthly Cigars, Nick Gervais, to the show just in time to smoke the last cigar from the March box, the Jacob's Ladder by Southern Draw. The three discuss what all goes into a cigar of the month club, naked gardening, and more. The guys also announce the start of the Cigar Pulpit weight loss challenge and a CONTEST where listeners can name the challenge and win a prize from My Monthly Cigars! 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

The guys fire up a Micallef Grande Bold Sumatra and get to know more about Micallef from company president Dan Thompson. They also name off what podcasts that listen to in the Ask the Boys segment. And Gator eats a sweet potato. 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

The guys smoke the El Baton from the March My Monthly Cigars Box. Aside from that, we had no plan and just talked. So this is a good glimpse of some of how some of our regular conversations can go. 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

In honor of St. Patrick's Day the guys light up the Filthy Hooligan by Alec Bradley Cigars. We feature an interview with Tim Akin, owner of the world famous St. Louis landmark Hill Cigar Company, and find out how he became a retailer, what challenges he's faced, how he decides what goes into the humidor for sale, and more. We also have this week's Ask the Boys segment and 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

The guys light up the Diesel 10th Anniversary robusto from the March My Monthly Cigars box and take on weighty topics like corona virus, Gator's preping tips, and a murder for hire plot. Curi0us Jenn teaches us what makes an Irish Whiskey an Irish Whiskey. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Follow Curi0usJenn on Instagram @Curi0usJenn. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

The guys normally make jokes about Gurkha Cigars, but in this episode they give the Gurkha Ghost an honest try and share their thoughts. Also, we meet the newest sponsor of the Cigar Pulpit, Rivermen Cigar Company, and its owner Dan Ponder. All this and Ask the Boys and another Weekly Giveaway during the month of Martinez Madness! 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

The guys crack open the March My Monthly Cigars box and smoke the Mi Querida Triqui Traca while discussing some important legislation impacting premium cigars. They also have a visit from the BF Chicken, unveil a new segment, and discuss the need to drop a few pounds. During the Friyay Whiskay segment, Curi0us Jenn discusses the different benefits of three different types of glassware. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Follow Curi0usJenn on Instagram @Curi0usJenn. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

The guys fire up the Flatiron by Martinez Cigars to kick off their month of Martinez Madness on the show. Martinez has graciously provided awesome prize packs for the weekly giveaways for each week in March! Nick sits down and talks with Dave Rivera, the director of sales and marketing for Martinez, about the company and their products. The guys also give the details about their trip to Indianapolis, answer some listener questions, and announce this week's giveaway winner. 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

The guys smoke the Ave Maria Divinia from the February My Monthy Cigars box while discussing tv, evolving technology, Corona Virus, and Nick tells his story of watching a guy do a line of coke after a Phil Collins concert. During the Friyay Whiskay segment with Curi0us Jenn, Nick and Jenn talk all about a cigar club they both belong to, the Barrel Burners. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Follow Curi0usJenn on Instagram @Curi0usJenn. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

The guys recap their wacky adventures in Chicago on the first stop of the Nick and Gator Traveling Freakshow and Cigar Evangelical Revival while smoking the AJ Fernandez Dias de Gloria. Nick speaks with Tim Swanson of Cigars Daily about his new line of cigars, American Viking Cigars. And we answer listener questions in our Ask the Boys segment and announce a winner in our weekly giveaway. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Follow Curi0usJenn on Instagram @Curi0usJenn. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

The guys light up the Ramon Bueso Exclusivo Connecticut from the February My Monthly Cigars box while discussing smoking while sick, Trump pardoning Rod Blagojevich, and Christian rock band Stryper (?). During the Friyay Whiskyay segment, Curi0us Jenn discusses whether or not to use higher quality liquor in cocktails. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Follow Curi0usJenn on Instagram @Curi0usJenn. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Cigar broker Corey Frisbee joins the guys as they smoke an Oscar Valladares 2012 Corojo and talk about Corey's recent trip to Honduras where he spent a number of days touring and working at Oscar's farm and factory. Corey also sits in on the Ask the Boys segment, where things get nutty. Also, the guys try a 160 proof whiskey and decide to try and light some of it on fire. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Follow Curi0usJenn on Instagram @Curi0usJenn. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

The guys talk about the time they felt challenged by a waitress to eat entirely too much while smoking the Ortega Cubao from the February My Monthly Cigars box. They also discuss some recent cigar news. Meanwhile, during the Friyay Whiskyay segment with Curi0us Jenn, Nick and Jenn answer a listener question about how he should get his wife involved in his whiskey hobby. And Nick offers to show Jenn his nuggets. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Follow Curi0usJenn on Instagram @Curi0usJenn. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

The guys sit down with Hill Cigar Company employee Ryan Gonzalez and smoke a Casa Cuba Flor Fina by Arturo Fuente Cigars. Over the course of the show they get to know Ryan, talk cigars, movies, and cigar lounge etiquette. They also answer listener questions in this week's Ask The Boys segment and give away some swag in the Weekly Giveaway. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Follow Curi0usJenn on Instagram @Curi0usJenn. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

The guys crack open the February My Monthly Cigars box and smoke the Carlos Torano Exodus 1959 robusto while lamenting the fact that an ice storm prevented their planned trip to Indianapolis. They also touch on a variety of other topics, including how dolphins want to have sex with everything. During the Friyay Whiskyay segment, Curi0us Jenn discusses her thoughts on what whiskey is good to pair with steak. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Follow Curi0usJenn on Instagram @Curi0usJenn. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

The guys smoke the Plasencia Reserva Original while discussing Nick's trip to Las Vegas to attend the TPE 2020 trade show. Nick spoke with a large number of manufactures to get some details on their products and thoughts on the show. And you get to hear a wacky Vegas story or two! Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Follow Curi0usJenn on Instagram @Curi0usJenn. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

The guys share their thoughts on "The Big Game" and sports while smoking the Nova Champion Football by Nova Cigars and available from My Monthly Cigars. Also, what happens when a heckler shows up and starts giving the guys the business? Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Follow Curi0usJenn on Instagram @Curi0usJenn. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

The guys preview the TPE 2020 expo while smoking the Pioneer Valley maduro out of the January My Monthly Cigars box. They also get into some of the unknown history of how the Cigar Pulpit developed into what it is. Finally, this episode is dedicated to the life, memory, and service of our fallen brother of the leaf, retired Illinois State Trooper Gregory Rieves. 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

The guys throw down a wager with Cigar Talk's co-host, Bryant, on the Super Bowl and smoke the Alec Bradley Tempus Nicaragua from the January My Monthly Cigars Box. Also, the guys crack open a SURPRISE box from My Monthly Cigars! Nick checks in with Curi0us Jenn for Friyay Whiskyay and learns about Robbie Burns. Nick also sings a few lines but don't hold that against us... Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Follow Curi0usJenn on Instagram @Curi0usJenn. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Gator vents a bit as the guys smoke the EP Carrillo Dusk solidos. During the Ask the Boys segment, they cover a variety of topics including how to cleanse your palate, information about St. Louis, whether they prefer matches or lighters, and how to hide a body (seriously). Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and don't forget to sign up for the weekly giveaways by signing up for our free newsletter HERE. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

The guys smoke the Camacho Corojo from the January My Monthly Cigars box, while Nick and Jenn talk about Canada's crazy cold weather in the Friyay Whiskay segment. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Follow Curi0usJenn on Instagram @Curi0usJenn. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

While smoking the Rocky Patel Limited Edition robusto, the guys discuss what it means for the 2020 PCA retailer trade show now that the four biggest companies have pulled out of the event and they spoke with local retailers for their thoughts. During the Ask the Boys segment, the guys discuss health risks associated with cigars and what happens when you die in your sleep. Those topics aren't related. Nick has a high speed come apart during the My Monthly Cigars segment when he accidentally saw a funny meme on instagram while looking up a DM from MMC. Finally, the guys make an announcement about their e-newsletter. 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

The guys crack open the January My Monthly Cigars box and smoke the Monte by Montecristo AJ Fernandez. From there everything goes off the rails as they discuss seismic weapons, crazy conspiracies, Mel's hole, and that time Nick drank so much he puked in his dad's newly detailed Jeep. Also during the Friyay Whiskay segment with Curi0usJenn, Nick learns what makes a bourbon a bourbon and finds out how Jenn likes her whiskey. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Follow Curi0usJenn on Instagram @Curi0usJenn. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

The guys debut a new Tuesday segment called "Ask the Boys" where they answer all of your questions, no matter what the topic. They also discuss strip clubs... The cigar for this episode is the 300 Hands Maduro Churchill by Southern Draw. 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

The guys ring in the new year by smoking a Micallef Migdalia, not the legal pot from their state of Illinois. During the Friyay Whiskay segment with Jenn, she and Nick talk bottled in bond and what that means and end up going down a very different path in their conversation. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Follow Curi0usJenn on Instagram @Curi0usJenn.

The guys ring in the New Year by lighting up the Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne Sun Grown while revealing their personal Top Five Favorite Cigars (and a few runners up). They also talk about some plans for 2020 and some resolutions. 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

The guys light up the last cigar in the December My Monthly Cigars box, the Diesel Hair of the Dog, while Curi0us Jenn has Nick try some Maker's Mark during the Friyay Whiskay segment. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Follow Curi0usJenn on Instagram @Curi0usJenn. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

It's Christmas Eve and the guys are smoking Cigar Aficionado’s 2019 Cigar of the Year, the Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Maestro (only we're smoking the Espressivo). They go over the top 25 list and give their thoughts. Also, Nick interviews Jamie Stevens, also known as CigarEyes717 on Instagram, about her experiences on social media and how some men need to learn a few etiquette lessons. 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

The guys smoke the Victor Sinclair Serie 55 Imperial Habano from the December My Monthly Cigars box while discussing some politics, Jeff's horrible flatulence, movies, and more. And during the Friyay Whiskay segment, Nick and Jenn talk about why sometimes whiskey is spelled with an E and sometimes not. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Follow Curi0usJenn on Instagram @Curi0usJenn. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

The guys light up the Aladino Corojo Reserva and speak with Justo Eiroa of JRE Tobacco about his company, the cigars they produce, and some of the happenings in the cigar industry. 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

There's a lot going on this episode as the guys smoke the 5 Vegas Cask Strength, which was part of the December My Monthly Cigars box. During the Friyay Whiskay segment, Nick tries whiskey and ginger beer and ends up having a really tall glass. Also, Jenn and Nick talk with Jim who makes custom ashtrays from recycled car parts. Oh and Gator eats a piece of fruit he found on the side of the road. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. Follow Curi0usJenn on Instagram @Curi0usJenn. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

The guys make suggestions on what to get a cigar lover for Christmas while smoking a cigar from Martinez Cigars' Forty-Five Series. Pardon the audio quality as Nick had some technical difficulties he didn't discover until it was time to edit the episode. Follow the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram @TheCigarPulpit and sign up for the free newsletter HERE.

The guys crack open the newest box from MyMonthlyCigars.com and enjoy a La Palina Paley's Vault toro while discussing Nick's food poisoning, among other topics. Then in our Friyay Whiskyay segment with Curi0us Jenn, Nick talks with Jenn about what Christmas gifts she would recommend for the whiskey and spirits lover in your family. Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and email the show at [email protected]. Follow Curi0usJenn on Instagram @Curi0usJenn. Don't forget to leave a review! Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

In this episode, Nick has a friend who only smokes maybe one cigar a year see if he can tell the difference between a budget cigar and a moderately priced cigar. Also the guys smoke the Southern Draw Rose of Sharon. Follow the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram @TheCigarPulpit and email them at [email protected]

Nick breaks out the bottle of whiskey YOU all picked out for him and he and Gator smoke the PDR Dark Harvest Habano from the November My Monthly Cigars box. Curi0us Jenn is back for her now regular Friday appearance helping Nick begin his whiskey journey. The conversation ends up going off the rails, per usual... Oh, and this episode is dropping on Nick's birthday. Follow the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and email them at [email protected] Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

The guys speak with Jodi from the Hill Cigar Company about all things pipes and pipe tobacco. While Gator had a pipe for this episode, Nick chickened out and ended up smoking a cigar by CAO made from pipe tobacco. Also, find out how Nick got his black eye while changing a toilet seat. Follow us on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and email the guys at [email protected] Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

The guys welcome back their friend from the great white north, Curi0usJenn, to talk about whiskey while they smoke the Cohiba Puro Dominicana from November's My Monthly Cigars box. The guys also make an announcement about a new segment on Friday shows, Friyay Whiskay, where Jenn will talk about whiskeys, bourbons, scotch, and more! Nick is looking for suggestions on what whiskeys a beginner should try. Send your suggestions to [email protected]! Follow the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram @TheCigarPulpit. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

The guys light up the American by JC Newman Cigar Company and speak with Drew Newman all about the cigar. Gator was in on the interview. Was he on his best behavior? Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and email them at [email protected] Sign up for future boxes at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

The guys finally crack open the November box from My Monthly Cigars and smoke a La Perla Habana. They also discuss how they took offense when told by a restaurant employee to pace themselves at a buffet and its revealed that Gator is a Trekkie. Follow the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and email them at [email protected]. Sign up for the December box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

The guys dive deep into thoughts and theories about "The Joker" while smoking the Viva La Vida lancero, which is exclusively available by LuxuryCigarClub.com. The guys also discuss how their Halloween costumes were not met with the enthusiasm Jeff anticipated when they went to the bowling alley. Follow the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram @TheCigarPulpit, email them at [email protected], and sign up for the four cigar package at MyMonthlyCigars.com to smoke along with the guys on future episodes!

The guys light up the new Asylum 13 Pandemonium and give their thoughts, while also recounting the time Nick watched a woman take a randomly dumped mattress. The guys also discuss the Mandela Effect and how Ed McMahon never worked for Publishers Clearing House. Follow the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit or email them at [email protected]. Shop the Cigar Pulpit store at https://teespring.com/stores/cigar-pulpit

The guys get a briefing from Frank Herrera of H New Media Law, the go-to firm for premium cigar companies for their trademark and FDA compliance matters, about what the FDA regulations mean for our favorite manufacturers and brands. The guys also introduce you to the Hill Cigar Company of St. Louis, Missouri, as they record their first show at their new home. The cigar featured in this episode is the RoMa Craft Neanderthal. Follow the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram @TheCigarPulpit and email them at [email protected]

The guys have a great conversation with Storm Boen, the CEO of Operation Cigars for Warriors, about their work sending premium cigars to our country's deployed men and women in the armed forces. Also this episode the guys enjoy a Fat Bottom Betty robust by Drew Estates. Learn more about Operation Cigars for Warriors by visiting their website cigarsforwarriors.org Follow the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit Email the guys at [email protected]

The guys light up the 2019 Quesada Oktoberfest cigar and tell stories of the strange and paranormal that they've encountered. They also talk about delightful Halloween treats including a pumpkin pretzel you must try. Follow the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram @TheCigarPulpit or email them at [email protected].

Gator is convinced by Nick to share some stories of his days selling cars and talk about that time he was interviewed by the cops. The guys smoke and give their thoughts on the Hiram & Solomon Master Mason cigar. Follow the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and send them an email to [email protected]

The guys speak with Jason Gross about his custom humidor and cigar accessory company, Squirrels Creations LLC. They not only discuss what goes into making a custom humidor, but also how to season and properly maintain your humidor so it will last for a long time and keep your cigars fresh. Finally, the guys get into a discussion about different cigars and throw out some suggestions to try and hunt down. Follow the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram @TheCigarPulpit or email them at [email protected]

This episode is a show about nothing. While smoking the Trinidad Espiritu, the guys go off on a number of random tangents, including how to troll a bar with an app on your phone, Nick's night out, and Jeff's car troubles. Follow us on Instagram @TheCigarPulpit and email the guys at [email protected].

The guys try a boutique brand, Elogio Cigars. There's also a bit of time spent on cars and Nick announces a contest. Follow the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram @TheCigarPulpit and email the show at [email protected]

The guys sit down with Oscar Valladares and get to know his background and the history of some of his well-known cigars. Additionally, Gator points out that Nick is a giant comic book reader and that he was a huge collection in his garage. Follow us on Instagram @TheCigarPulpt and email us at [email protected]

The guys went separate ways this past weekend and discuss their adventures at the Drew Estates Kentucky Barn Smoker and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They also give a large number of shout-outs and read a very nice letter they received from a fan in Sweden! Follow the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram @TheCigarPulpit and email the guys at [email protected]