The Cigar Pulpit

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick catches you up on some recent cigar news.

We're smoking a Plasencia Reserva Original and discussing the recent barn fire at Plasencia's Nicaragua facility, as well as the postponement of the Festival Del Habanos Cuban cigar event, and the news that Jonathan Drew of Drew Estate will be opening a new factory and event space in Miami. Find out the details and some of Nick's thou...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by his dad, Jim, for a chat. Nick fires up a cigar he bought from Island Jim's store Leaf & Bean ironically called the Nick & Jim PBE. 

From there, the two discuss the news of the day, getting Jim's perspective on a few topics on his mind such as the abduction of Nancy Guthrie, the revelations in the Epstein Files, and more. 

From there, find out what we've ...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick fires up a Villiger 1888 Nicaragua Churchill and settles in to take your calls in another Ask the Pulpit episode!

We discuss a humidor upgrade Nick recently did on his cabinet, the recent winter storm that impacted the country, a tip for heating your garage to smoke in during cold weather, and much more. We even get a handy way to remember the Ask the Pulpit hotline number. S...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Parishioner Shawn Beaudry who tells us about his recent trip to the Puro Sabor Nicaraguan Cigar Festival. Shawn won this trip at PulpitFest last year. It was generously donated by Villiger Cigars and we both thank them for this opportunity. Shawn details all of the events of the various days, discusses all of the cigars he smoked, and culture he encountered. Find...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is thrilled to announce the 2025 Parishioners Cigar of the Year! Nick welcomes the winning manufacturer to the show to discuss the cigar and what all went into it. He also covers the rest of the top five, which was very tight in terms of votes. Did your favorite cigar take the top prize? 

Find out what Nick and his mystery guest have been watching lately in the Villiger Cigar...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is celebrating National Pie Day!

We're pairing cigars with all of your favorite pies, discussing flavor notes in them and what cigars have flavor notes that complement or contrast well with the pies. Nick even samples some pie... at least until he chokes briefly...

We also learn some historical facts about pie that you can use to impress your friends!

Find out what Nick has b...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick fires up a Padron Ruby Red and takes your calls on another Ask the Pulpit episode.

After discussing his frantic dash for propane so he can be warm while recording this show, Nick dives into the calls. You discuss his thoughts on making the time to enjoy cigars and not just smoking to smoke, the goat and monkeys running around St Louis, Discord, and more.

From there, find out ...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick fires up an EPC Allegiance and discusses the company's new Social Media cigars. But is now the time for a company to be embracing a social media based cigar? Nick goes over some reports detailing reducing screen usage in adults and enforcement measures by Meta limiting cigar content on their platforms. Will this negatively impact Casa Carrillo's new initiative?

From there fin...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick fires up the Sarzedas, a new cigar from JC Newman, and discusses a few random happenings taking place recently.

First up we discuss the random appearance of some monkeys and a goat in downtown St Louis. While there is definitely cause for concern, it has been amusing to see the internet do its thing and make it something fun. 

From there, Nick discusses a new threat to cigars...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios... Not all bad cigars are dangerous — but forgettable ones might be. In this episode, Nick breaks down why “fine” is the most damaging word in the hobby, and how forgettable cigars quietly steal time, ritual, and enjoyment. If you’ve ever smoked something just to avoid wasting the good stuff, this one’s for you.

Find out what Nick has been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Ent...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Aladino National Sales Director Trey Mac Shipley to discuss the year that was, 2025. The guys review some of their thoughts about the cigar industry and the state of the world. They also review the resolutions they made for 2025 and how they did through the year. 

And listen in to find out what resolutions they make for 2026.

From there, learn what they've been w...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick rings in the new year by going over 2025 with a fine toothed comb and diving into the data of what he smoked last year. 

Nick tracks every cigar he smokes so that he can review the data and analyze his smoking. We cover his most smoked cigar of the year, his top brands, his top vitolas, and much more. We also compare the 2025 data to 2024 to see what that may tell us as well....

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is hunkering down inside and not smoking a cigar this episode because of the cold weather that has hit. However, he's taking you calls and answering your questions on another Ask the Pulpit episode.

This time we dive back and discuss a variety of topics ranging from bets for cigars, to Nicaragua, to cigar memories, to cigar dating profiles, and much more.

Get your calls in fo...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Noah as they take their annual look back at those figures in pop culture who passed away this year. And after reviewing who we lost, they predict who we will lose in 2026.

Find out if the guys got any predictions correct and who they think will pass away next year. Do you agree with their picks or did they miss someone? 

Then learn what they've been watching and ...

As a Christmas bonus, The Cigar Pulpit now presents "The Night Before Christmas" as read by Jerry Pulaski.

Have a Merry Christmas!

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Ed Sullivan to celebrate Festivus!

The guys perform a feat of strength and smoke the World's Strongest Cigar and get into the airing of grievances. Find out what they're upset with and if any resolution can be found. 

And be on the lookout for special guests popping in to say hello!

Find out what they've been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment R...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Parishioner Shawn Beaudry to hear all about his recent trip to Miami to attend the Smoke This event, put on by Sabor Havana.  Shawn details his trip, some of the lounges he visited, food he ate, and what the event was like. He also covers a second event he went to at Smoke on the Water in Weston, Florida, where Aladino was hosting an event. 

Find out what we've b...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Mike Brinker as they reflect back on just a few of the notable cigar memories they had over 2025. They think back over the moments where a cigar just hit perfectly, perhaps at an event or with a meal, where everything came together to create the best cigar experience. 

From there, learn what they've been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report...

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick lights up a Villiger 1888 Nicaragua Churchill and discusses the latest as it pertains to Nicaraguan cigars and potential tariffs. While it appears the cigar industry may have dodged a bullet for now, Nick discusses why the manufacturers need to take notice of this and take action to prevent issues in the future.

Then in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, Nick discusses...