The Cigar Pulpit

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

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

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

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

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by René Castaneda, president of Villiger Cigars North America, to preview what Villiger will be showing off at the PCA trade show next week. The guys fire up some cigars and talk about the new releases, expectations for the show, and a lot more. They also discuss this year's PulpitFest and Villiger's involvement in that event. René makes a big announcement that you won't want to miss! Find out what they've been watching, listening to, and reading in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And learn about a little boy who just wanted Star Wars Kraft dinner in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. And since it's Friday, 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

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is back and ready for a cigar! After a two week health related break, Nick is back and smoking the Red Anchor in the gunner size and taking your calls in another Ask the Pulpit episode. We cover a variety of topics and answer your questions and comments. Find out what Nick has been watching while recovering in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And learn who made a scientific discovery Nick has really appreciated these past two weeks 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

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios in New Hampshire, Mr. Jonathan and John Calder take over the show as Nick is still under the weather and recovering. The guys discuss a revised proposal for the Strength-O-Meter. What are their thoughts? Will it work better than Dave's version? How mad will Dave be when he hears this drastic change? Also they fire up and smoke a variety of cigars from Ozgener Cigars and explore the variety of tobaccos used. Find out what they've been entertained by in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, and learn about a group of athletes who stepped up to help those that help them in a time of need in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. All this and Three Cigars They've Smoked and Enjoyed This Week! Thanks for helping out, guys! I really appreciate it! 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

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick takes on some of the bad advice you hear from folks in the cigar lounge and corrects the record. While smoking the Fuma Noche from Aladino, Nick covers the top five pieces of bad advice you hear commonly from cigar folks and why it is bad advice. Find out what Nick has been watching lately, including a show he's binged the majority of the first season of in 48 hours, in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And learn about a young man who gave up his ambition to help save the life of another in the Fly High With Blackbird Cigars segment. And finally, find out what Two Cigars Nick Smoked and Enjoyed This Week (or since Friday when he and Ed Sullivan did this 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

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Ed Sullivan of the Cigar Authority to talk about how to prep your car properly so you can enjoy cigars in it. We cover all of the accessories and items you need so that you can keep your car neat and tidy and preserve trade in value while still smoking your favorite cigars. During the show, Ed fires up and tries the upcoming Perdomo Legacy Connecticut while Nick smokes and enjoys the Aganorsa Aniversario Connecticut toro. The guys also discuss PCA a little bit and some of what Nick can expect at this year's trade show. Find out what they've been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. Hear about a man who wouldn't let "The Man" keep him down in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. And its Friday, so its time for a Pinky Fun Fact! AND... at Ed's request... a bonus 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

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick listens to your calls and answers your questions in another Ask the Pulpit episode. This time we discuss haggis, personality testing, and we spill a little tea on an old friend of the show, while smoking the Herrera Esteli Habano toro from Drew Estate. Find out what shows Nick has been watching in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and learn about a man who is putting his talent to work helping the less fortunate in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. And what three cigars did Nick smoke and enjoy 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

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Pinky as they smoke the La Gianna 30th Anniversary cigar from United Cigars. They discuss some legislation being considered in a few different states and how they will impact cigars and cigar smokers. They also find themselves discussing both fast food and personal strengths. Pinky dives down the rabbit hole and gives an overview of a personal strengths test she likes a lot and reveals Nick's results from the test. In the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, learn what they've been watching lately and just how opposite the shows are! Hear about a little girl who decided to spread some love into the world in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. And it's Friday, which means its 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 Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Trey Mac Shipley of Aladino Cigars to discuss their recent farm visits in Honduras and to try a new secret Connecticut blend! The guys detail all of the adventures from the trip before pivoting and discussing what we can expect from Aladino at the PCA Trade Show in April. During the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, Nick and Trey discuss their ties to two animal related documentaries. And learn about a guy you will definitely want to Google for more information about during 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

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Oliver Nivaud of United Cigars to discuss this week's launch of the Gold Star cigar. Originally a limited edition cigar last year, the Gold Star is now a regular part of the United Cigars portfolio and Oliver is here to discuss it and much more! Find out what Nick has been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and learn about a group of folks who made a birthday wish come true in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. And it's Friday, so that means its time for another of Pinky's Fun Facts! 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

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, it's that time of year when planning really ramps up and announcements are made about cigar events taking place through the year. Nick takes a look at some and asks what makes for a good cigar event, all while enjoying the Blackbird Finch robusto. Find out a movie Nick saw and surprisingly enjoyed in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And learn about a nonprofit helping abused children 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

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by listener Chris who is a postal worker to discuss the problems plaguing the United States Postal Service. As listeners of the show know, Nick has had a multitude of problems over the years with USPS and Chris is here to discuss those and some of the other issues the average person doesn't know about. Chris fires up a Warfighter Dumpster Fire while Nick smokes the United Cigars Maduro Churchill. The guys discuss mail delays, postage rate increases, staffing issues, the post office bureaucracy and much more. This is an informative deep dive in to the Post Office from an insider. Find out what we've been entertained by lately, including a brief review of the new Captain America film, in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And learn about some currently unnamed heroes who kept their cool in a crisis 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 Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick fires up the new Villiger Cuellar Caribe and answers your questions on another Ask the Pulpit episode. We discuss cigar deserts, tracking cigars through the year, your taste palate, and more. Find out what Nick has been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And learn about a man who tried to make his town a more entertaining place in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. All that 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

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Mike Brinker to discuss the recent Super Bowl, the NFL, and what most people tune in to watch... the commercials! We fire up a West Tampa Tobacco Red toro and give all of our thoughts on what we saw and what we'd have liked to have seen. We also discuss the upcoming PCA trade show and what we're looking forward to there as well. Find out what we've been enthralled with lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and learn about a man who started running marathons at 89 in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. And since its Friday, its 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 Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Noah as they fire up the La Aurora 100 Años robusto and recount the rest of their recent trip to Las Vegas for the TPE trade show. We get Noah's perspective on the show as a first time attendee and we discuss the other aspects of our trip. We cover the after party, the food, drinks, and more! Find out what we've been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and learn about a blind man who accomplished an amazing feat in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. 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

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by listener Hank Holcomb to discuss his recent trip to the Puro Sabor Nicaraguan Cigar Festival. While Nick enjoys a Villiger 1888 Nicaragua, Hank details his trip to the festival and gives a day by day description of what it was like to attend it and relays some of what he learned there. Hank was fortunate enough to be able to go thanks to Villiger Cigars who graciously donated a trip to the Puro Sabor Festival to a lucky attendee at PulpitFest 2024. Both Hank and the Cigar Pulpit wish to thank Villiger Cigars for their generosity! Also, find out what Nick has been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and learn about a man who competed in table tennis with no arms in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. And since its Friday, its Pinky Fun Fact Friday! 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

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick brings you all of the action from TPE 2025 while smoking the Parishioner's 2024 Cigar of the Year! Hear interviews from manufacturers and find out all of Nick's thoughts on the Total Product Expo. You're going to learn about the changes to the cigar section, what the future holds for cigars at TPE, and Nick's blunt thoughts about what cigars can learn from the "Blue Carpet" products. And we take a different spin to entertainment in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and we hear about a man who gave up a chance to walk again to help a child 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

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Noah as they preview their trip to Las Vegas for the TPE 2025 Trade Show. The guys discuss what they're looking forward to and also what changes they expect to see from previous years. And since it's Noah's first time, they guys go over what the trade show is like and what he can expect. Find out what they've been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And learn about a woman who overcame great odds to get her degree in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. And its Friday, which means it's time for Pinky's Fun Facts! 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

Coming to your way from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick kicks back with a Yagua from JC Newman and answers your calls on a pre-TPE Ask the Pulpit. He takes calls about a variety of topics including cigars with leathery notes (he gets a phone a friend assist there), cigar deserts, some advice on clearing smoke, and more. And during the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, Nick gives his opinion of two movies he saw in theaters this weekend as well as the first season of Ted Lasso. Learn about a woman who overcame physical adversity to become a paraolympian 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

Coming to you from the Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Jonas Santana, owner of Blackbird Cigars. Jonas gives a nice recap of 2024 for the company and previews a bit of what we can expect in 2025. He also gets into a bit of his philosophy of running a business and the value of a home/work balance. Also learn about the Blackbird Cigars Tasting Panel and how you can be a part of the team. Find out what Nick has been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And learn about a man who has dedicated his life to saving a tiny insect and how that is helping humanity in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. And its Friday, so that means its time for Pinky's Fun Facts! 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

Coming to you from the Aladino Studios, the votes are tallied and its time for Nick to announce the 2024 Parishioners Cigars of the Year! Nick runs down the top five cigars and has an interview with the manufacturer who took the top spot. There were more votes cast this year than in the previous two years and the list was definitely surprising. But... no spoilers in the episode description, you'll have to listen and find out who won! In the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, Nick talks about a show he's been watching that a lot of people have told him to watch and he finally did and is loving. And find out some fascinating information about a winter time necessity 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

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Cherry Chernobyl as he goes over his personal top ten cigars of 2024. He reviews some of the best cigars he smoked last year while smoking the Henry Clay Warhawk Rebellious. Find out what he enjoyed and why. Also, Nick and Cherry discuss some proposed legislation in Indiana that would make it illegal for anyone born after June 30, 2004, to buy cigars. Find out what they've been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And we've got a bit of a twist in this episode's Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. All that and the return of Pinky's Fun Facts! 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

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Mr. Jonathan, who needed to have equal time on the Pulpit after Seth was on last episode, to discuss the upcoming Meatball Challenge. They each fire up an Aladino Cigar and discuss meatball competition strategy, the history behind it, and more. Mr. Jonathan also regales us with some urine related fun facts! Find out what we've been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report as well as Three Cigars We've Smoked and Enjoyed This Week. And learn about a woman who survived a plane crash 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

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Parishioner Seth Jones who is competing in the 7th Annual Meatball competition at Two Guys Smoke Shop on January 24. Seth will be representing the Parishioners as he takes on four others, including Mr. Jonathan. The goal? #BeatJonathan We fire up a Jose Gaspar 2024 cigar from JC Newman and discuss his strategy for the competition, as well as his background. We also get into a variety of other topics including his time living in Tampa and growing up with Michael Herklots. Find out what we've been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And learn about a local civil servant who made his community a better place 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

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Mike Brinker to discuss his new digs in Georgia and what he's doing to get by living in a cigar desert. We each fire up Perdomo 20th Anniversary cigars and discuss ways to find what you're looking for in areas that don't have as many cigar lounge options. Find out what we've been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And learn about a very unique World War I hero 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

Coming to you from the Aladino Studios, Nick goes over the data and presents his cigar smoking from 2024. He fires up an Alfonso Anejo to kick off 2025 and pours over the data providing all sorts of facts and figures. It was an interesting exercise and provides a good picture of the year and how cigars played into it. Also, Nick announces that the voting for the Parishioners Cigars of the Year is open. Head over to CigarPulpit.com and cast your vote for what you believe was the best of 2024. Find out what Nick has been watching in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And learn about a group of men who would do anything to survive peril 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

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studio, Nick is joined by Trey Mac Shipley of Aladino Cigars as they ring in the new year! The guys get into detail about Trey's recent trip to Ireland and how much fun he had there. By the end of the conversation, you'll be like Nick and be ready to head out to visit the Emerald Isle. Also find out what New Year's resolutions the guys make for 2025. Learn what Nick and Trey Mac have been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And find out the history of the New Years Eve ball dropping ceremony in New York 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

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick and Noah have a special breaking update to their recent show about deaths in 2024, with news of the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. It is important to note... they didn't do it 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

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, it's that time for Noah to join Nick to recap who we lost in 2024 and predict who we will lose in 2025. The guys fire up the new box pressed version of the Crow from Blackbird Cigars as they recap some of the big news of the year as well as who passed away. From there, it gets dark as the guys give their predictions about who they believe won't make it out of 2025 alive. Also, find out what they have been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And learn about a man who survived two avalanches 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

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Ed Sullivan as they air some grievances and discuss the recently released Cigar Aficionado Top 25 list. While going over the list, the pair perform a feat of strength and smoke the World's Strongest Cigar! Find out our thoughts on the list and more! During the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, learn what the guys have been watching and enjoying lately. And in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment, learn about the origins of Festivus. All this and Three Cigars We've Smoked and Enjoyed This Week AND a Christmas sermon from Pastor Barnaby Rothschild! 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

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, the callers come in clutch! Due to some scheduling issues, the guests Nick had lined up for this episode couldn't make it, but you all and your calls gave Nick enough for a great Ask the Pulpit episode. While smoking a Padron 4000, Nick discusses his garage and his winter plans for it, his first cigar, and more. During the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, Nick discusses his favorite holiday movies and reviews a few he's watched recently. And during the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment, hear a story about how Santa made a little boy feel ok about who he is. 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

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, it's a packed house as Nick is joined by Dave of the Smokin' Butts and Tappin' Ash crew and Cherry Chernobyl. They all smoke the Charter Oak Habano from Foundation Cigars and have a spirited conversation covering a wide range of topics including mall Santas, OJ Simpson's prison porn collection, the communist threat against Santa Claus, and drunk Batman. During the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, we discuss what we've been watching lately and learn that Mighty Mouse may have had a cocaine problem in the 90's. And hear about a heroic Santa 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

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick lights up the Aganorsa Leaf La Validacion Habano and discusses options for celebratory cigars as we come into the holidays. Nick gives his recommendations but also checks in with Chat GPT to see what AI can suggest. What are your celebratory smokes? Find out what Nick has been watching in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and learn about the largest party in history in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. Also, learn what Three Cigars Nick 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

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick sits down with a Diamond Crown No. 4 from JC Newman and chats with Jim Paquette and Chef Charlie about their new home smoking shed they built. We learn all about how they did it and tips you can use at home if you're interested in doing something similar. We also learn about the custom humidors Jim builds, what all goes into them, and how you can get one of your own! During the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, find out some of the shows the guys are watching out in their smoke shed. And learn about a woman who didn't know the rhyme about what to do in case of a bear attack 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

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick steps way out of his comfort zone and discusses the top ten Whiskeys of 2024 as named by Whiskey Advocate magazine. While enjoying the Leaf by Oscar Maduro toro, Nick goes over each one and gives some notes about them. He also discusses an update on the Wicked dolls that directed people to a porn website and robot cockroaches? During the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, learn what new comedy special Nick thought was funny. And learn about a man who saw a gap in a market and invented something special 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

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick gives his annual list of suggestions of gifts for cigar lovers. While smoking the Rocky Patel Dark Star, Nick covers gift ideas for novice smokers, experienced aficionados, and more. Also, find out how you can nominate your favorite cigar for the Parishioners Cigars of the Year 2024! In the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, find out a recent documentary series Nick enjoyed. And in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment, learn about an unsung hero in modern home heating technology. 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

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick fires up the new Villiger TAA 2024 cigar and covers some business. We cover some cigar news, including the Cigars & Spirits Magazine top 25 Cigars of 2024, and we get to your calls in an Ask the Pulpit segment. Find out what Nick has been watching lately, including what movie has to kick off the Christmas season, in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. Learn about a Chinese prostitute turned pirate in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. And what three cigars has Nick smoked and enjoyed this week? He goes over them! 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

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Litto Gomez Jr. of La Flor Dominicana to discuss the company, its portfolio of cigars, and his experiences in the cigar industry. The guys light up the LFD Solis, which was a pet project blended by Litto Jr. Learn all about the start of the company, some of the stress that comes from being named a Cigar Aficionado Number One cigar, and more. Find out what the guys have been watching during the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and learn about a heroic police dog 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

Hey all, just a brief announcement about today's show. Life and parenting caught up to me this week and I'm taking this episode off. Tune in on Tuesday, November 26, to hear my chat with Litto Gomez Jr. of La Flor Dominicana. Thanks for your patience and understanding! 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

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Noah as they discuss the recent Paul vs Tyson fight while they smoke the ATL Magic. As a former amateur boxer, Noah has a number of thoughts on the Netflix boxing special. During the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, they discuss the fight itself, the lead up, the expectations, and the streaming issues while viewing the event. And we learn a bit about Noah's time in the ring! Also, Nick talks about his recent finds at the flea market! And during the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment, Nick shares an inspirational story of a boxer who fought back from a bad diagnosis. 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

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Studios, Nick lights up the World's Strongest Cigar and goes on a rant about YouTube. He discusses the events of this week and how YouTube has begun targeting the Pulpit and how he is responding. He also discusses some of the hypocrisy behind YouTube censoring creators and how the government has given them, and other social media platforms, the means to act as Big Brother. We also discuss the media's role in the whole Wicked doll controversy. In the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, we hear what Nick has been watching lately. And in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment, we learn about other content creators that have spoken truth to power. 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

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick fires up a Micallef Black toro and is joined by Cherry Chernobyl. They discuss Nick's recent encounter with some stray wildlife by his garage door as well as what Nick would be willing to do for $15K. Somehow they end up going from urban wildlife to 80's 3D movies... During the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, they discuss HBO's The Penguin as well as the recent re-release of Godzilla Minus One and more. And during the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment, we learn about Poon Lim. All this as well as 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

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick takes your calls on another edition of Ask the Pulpit. Nick fires up the Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Nicaragua and takes a variety of calls on such topics as the importance of vacation time, trying a cigar more than once, Sean Connery sci-fi, spam calls, and more. Find out what we've been watching lately during the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and learn about a feat of uncanny strength 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

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Aladino Sales Manager Trey Mac Shipley. The guys fire up some Aladino cigars and go down a long and winding rabbit hole, discussing their respective times working in politics. The guys learn a bit about each other's pasts and bring to the table different experiences from a variety of levels of government. We also find out some information about the release soon of the Aladino Limited Edition and where you can catch Trey Mac at an upcoming event. During the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, find out what sitcom star is the worst person Trey Mac has ever met as well as a bit of insight into the YouTube reptile community. And during the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment, learn about a guy who biked across a country in two days! It's a long episode today folks, but its Election Day so we can use some fun! 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

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick's Dad, Jim, joins us again to discuss the state of the world and have a cigar. Nick fires up the Wise Man Nicaragua Corojo from Foundation Cigars while Jim enjoys the Leaf by Oscar Sumatra. The guys bounce around to a lot of topics, but we do discuss those advertisements on television for various drugs and how we got to a place where every other commercial is telling us to ask our doctor about XYZ. During the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, we also hear some of the movies Jim's watched lately, including one that Nick has on his to-watch list. And during the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment, learn about a grizzly bear who was an ambassador for her species. 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

Coming your way from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Pinky as they discuss Halloween, the Menendez Brothers, and pizza with a side of cocaine?!? All this while smoking the Perdomo 20th Anniversary Sungrown Epicure. Find out what they've been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And learn about a man who didn't know how to stop running 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

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Noah as they get into a very important topic this time of year... the best and worst Halloween candy. Appropriately enough, they're smoking a League of Fat Bastards Serie L robusto while breaking down, state by state, what candy is most popular and what candy is the worst. Additionally, they discuss some unfortunate overdone bakery goods at a Walmart in Halifax. During the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, the guys discuss what they've been watching lately and what they're looking forward to. And in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment, learn about two boxers who didn't know when to say when. 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