The Cigar Pulpit

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Mike Brinker as they talk about Thanksgiving! 

The guys discuss etiquette for smoking a cigar at a family member or friend's house. Learn all you need to know about how to enjoy a cigar on Thanksgiving, no matter where you are. 

From there they discuss Thanksgiving food and cigar pairings. Do you agree with the cigars they say pair with all of your favorite foods...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Blackbird Cigars Owner Jonas Santana to discuss the new box pressed version of the Superb. The guys fire up the cigar and discuss some of the differences between it and its round counterpart. They also get into some of the various happenings in the cigar industry and Jonas's thoughts on them, such as the California UTL and how potential high tariffs on Nicaragua ...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Mike Brinker to have the Pulpit's annual discussion about gift ideas for cigar smokers for the holidays. The guys fire up a selection of cigars from Aganorsa Leaf and get into all sorts of ideas for presents and give advice as to how to ask for what they want from their non-smoking loved ones to ensure they get the right thing. 

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Studios, Nick lights up a West Tampa Red and discusses how changes in weather can impact your cigar smoking experience. We go over temperature and humidity and how the change from summer to autumn to winter can dramatically change the smoking experience. We also discuss a few factors that play into the experience all year long.

Nick also makes an announcement at the end of the show about a new pro...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick takes listener calls in another Ask the Pulpit episode. You all called in and gave your thoughts on a recent episode where Nick discussed the cigar media and cigar reviews, and the media would do well to pay attention to your comments.

Nick also discusses some breaking news, gives an update on his tree, and more.

During the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, Nick discusses...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Aladino Sales Director Trey Mac Shipley to catch up and smoke the Aladino 85th Anniversary Reserva toro.

The guys are mostly taking it easy catching up, hearing about some of Trey Mac's travel adventures. They discuss a recent issue with NyQuil and how it resulted in the obliteration of many many crackers. 

The guys also discuss a project they're considering doin...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick fires up a Joya Black and dives into some big trouble on the horizon for the cigar industry, as the United States may impose some big tariff's and trade-related changes on Nicaragua. These changes could result in significantly higher prices and availability issues for many of the cigars we enjoy, so this is definitely something every cigar smoker should be paying attention to...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick celebrates Halloween by firing up the World's Strongest Cigar and discussing some spooky stuff!

First, we touch on Halloween cigar etiquette. You may be planning on firing up a cigar and enjoying it while handing out candy to trick or treaters. Nick goes over a few basic rules for that so you don't end up being the evil monster on the street.

From there we discuss the killer ...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick potentially gets a bit controversial and expresses his thoughts on cigar media and cigar reviews. While firing up an HVC Hot Cake, Nick discusses some of the things about the cigar media that he both looks for and feels could use improvement. He also gives his thoughts on cigar reviews and asks listeners if they actually help aid in the purchase process. What are your thought...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is taking listener calls in another Ask the Pulpit episode. But first... there's more trouble with the intro music! Once Nick finishes raging about the music trouble, he fires up a Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne epicure and takes on your calls. 

We discuss cigars, my garage, podcasting, and a lot more. You guys called in a lot and it was fantastic!

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick recounts his adventure in Miami last week. Nick flew down to meet with the team at Villiger Cigars and, in the process, see some amazing cigar shops in the Miami area.  Nick actually sat down and spoke with the owner of Sabor Havana, George Valdez, about his shop, his bar expansion that should be open soon, his big annual event called Smoke This, and more.

From there Nick det...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Jason Wood of Miami Cigar and Company to discuss their newest cigar line, Outcast Cigars. Nick fires up a robusto and the two discuss the blend, origin of the idea, and where Outcast fits well in the cigar market. We also discuss Miami Cigar and Company and its other offerings.

Find out what Nick has been watching and listening to in the Villiger Cigars Entertain...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Luc (MySticks35mm) and Dave to conclude the 2025 Battle of the Budgets and declare a winner! 

Eight cigars were selected that all have an MSRP of $8 or less. They were de-banded and assigned a number by an independent assistant. The guys have no idea what they are smoking and will review the four cigars. At the end, they assign a numerical score to each cigar. Th...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Luc (MySticks35mm) and Dave to continue the 2025 Battle of the Budgets! 

Eight cigars were selected that all have an MSRP of $8 or less. They were de-banded and assigned a number by an independent assistant. The guys have no idea what they are smoking and will review the four cigars. At the end, they assign a numerical score to each cigar. Their scores are averag...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Luc (MySticks35mm) and Dave to begin the 2025 Battle of the Budgets! 

Eight cigars were selected that all have an MSRP of $8 or less. They were de-banded and assigned a number by an independent assistant. The guys have no idea what they are smoking and will review the four cigars. At the end, they assign a numerical score to each cigar. Their scores are averaged ...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick fires up and tries the Karatoba toro from Ozgener Family Cigars. Get a creepy update on his recent dream and learn why its been screwing with him all week.

And then Nick takes to the phone line and takes listener calls in another Ask the Pulpit. Learn what three cigars Nick would smoke (at this time) for the rest of his life, why he started watching Bridgerton, and more.

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick lights up the Night & Day, the official cigar of the 2025 New England Cigar Expo. From there, its a wild ride as Nick recounts the time he was yelled at and made to feel a fool by a prominent cigar manufacturer... or was he?

Also, find out the (mostly complete) list of the cigars in the upcoming Battle of the Budgets so you can get some for yourself to smoke along with th...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick takes to the phone lines and answers listener calls in another edition of Ask the Pulpit. While smoking an Aladino Cameroon robusto, Nick discusses testosterone treatment, Real ID's, a listener's wedding, and being naked in a hut in Bora Bora. 

Nick also takes a call from a listener who asks about show guests and it prompts the question... Who would YOU like to see as a guest...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by the CEO/Executive Director of the PCA Joshua Habursky to discuss legislation in California and Texas impacting premium cigars. In both cases, retailers could have less options of product to sell to consumers and consumers may have less access to the cigars they enjoy. The guys break it down and discuss the efforts of PCA in trying to change these laws to make the...