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What's The Cigar Pulpit about?

Hello Brothers and Sisters in Smoke! Settle into the lounge and enjoy a cigar with the Bishop of the Burn Nick and the rest of the crew as they feature cigar news, reviews, interviews, and more in the Cigar Pulpit.

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The Cigar Pulpit episodes:

05.17.2024
A cigar company for sale? Prices Falling? Its Cigar News! (All Saints Solamente 2023)
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick fires up the All Saints Cigars Solamente 2023 and reviews some recent headlines from the cigar industry! We cover two brands that are reducing prices on their products, a...
05.14.2024
What all goes into a Cigar Event with Ken Klarich (Yaya Bagua)
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Kenn Klarich, owner of Ash & Ale Cigars in Palm Coast Florida, to discuss what all goes into planning a cigar event, like PulpitFest 2024! The...
05.10.2024
Its a Fahking Great Cigar! with Nick Gervais
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Nick Gervais, owner of My Monthly Cigars and Fahking Good Coffee, to premiere the Fahking Good Cigar! Gervais talks all about how the project came about...
05.07.2024
New England Cigar Expo tickets & Reviewing Cigars with Dave Garofalo
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Dave Garofalo to promote the New England Cigar Expo and how you can be a part of it. Dave details everything taking place at the Expo,...
05.03.2024
New smokers & male birth control with Pinky (Leaf by Oscar 10th Anniversary)
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Pinky as they smoke the Leaf by Oscar 10th Anniversary cigar and catch up. They discuss Pinky's recent efforts to get a friend of her's to...
04.30.2024
BBQ Competitions and Top Action Movies with Dave (Henry Clay Warhawk Rebellious)
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Dave of the Smokin' Butts and Tappin' Ash barbecue and cigar team and podcast. They discuss the upcoming competitions the team is taking part in and...
04.26.2024
Dogs driving cars with Ed Sullivan (Perdomo 30th Anniversary Connecticut)
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Ed Sullivan for a chat! Nick smokes the Perdomo 30th Anniversary Connecticut while Ed fires up the new Gold Star from United Cigars. They discuss recent adventures...
04.23.2024
Tip to Tip with Luc (Villiger Miami)
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Luc (mysticks35mm) to catch up and talk cigars. They discuss cigar prices in Canada, the changing weather, and other random topics for a bit. Also, find...
04.19.2024
Cigar economics & PulpitFest with René Castaneda (Villiger 1888 Nicaragua)
Coming your way from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Villiger North America President René Castaneda as they discuss a wide variety of subjects including some of economics surrounding cigar industry these days. They both enjoy...
04.16.2024
Cuban Cigars and Top Horror Movies with Mike Brinker (H Upmann Havana Petite Corona)
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick meets up with Mike Brinker, who was kind enough to break into his humidor and share two H. Upmann petite corona Cuban cigars for the show. The guys discuss...
04.12.2024
Price Exploitation Concerns and Retail Events with Dave Garofalo
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick sits down with Dave Garofalo of Two Guys Smoke Shop to discuss his recent editorial expressing concerns about price exploitation in the cigar industry. We have a frank conversation...
04.09.2024
Tax Advantages of Cigars and more with Mr. Jonathan (Foundation Cigars Olmec)
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Mr. Jonathan as they fire up and enjoy the Olmec by Foundation Cigars. They discuss Nick's recent tax appointment and some of the tax benefits of...
04.05.2024
New Cigars & Gangster Films with Noah (H Upmann Daytrader)
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Noah as they discuss what cigars announced at PCA they're excited to try. While doing so, Nick fires up the new H Upmann Daytrader while Noah...
04.02.2024
Let's show a little more grace (Blackened S84 toro)
Coming your way from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick smokes the new Blackened S84 from Drew Estates and discusses a recent tragedy involving a podcast host he listened to. He addresses the internet mob culture that has come...
03.29.2024
PCA '24 Recap with Trey Mac (Project Lomas)
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Trey Mac Shipley IN PERSON in the Ice Tent of Love to discuss his perspective on how PCA 2024 went down. We get some insight into...
03.26.2024
Long lost Ask the Boys calls (2024 Jose Gaspar torpedo)
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick finally is able to listen to and answer some long lost Ask the Boys calls. He fires up a gift from Listener Seth, the 2024 Jose Gaspar torpedo from...
03.22.2024
PCA Preview & Blind Cigar Reviews (Cigar 9C)
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick previews some of the announcements that caught his eye from the upcoming PCA trade show in Las Vegas. The press releases have been flying fast and furious and Nick...
03.19.2024
St. Patrick's Traditions & The Gangs of East St Louis (Aladino Candela Robusto)
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by a... special guest as they discuss St. Patrick's Day traditions while smoking the Aladino Candela Robusto. They also discuss the gangs of East St. Louis, the...
03.15.2024
Big Aladino PCA reveals and spotted dick with Trey Mac (Aladino Candela Toro)
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined again by Trey Mac Shipley of Aladino Cigars. Nick lights up the new Aladino Candela Toro and the two discuss, this time in detail, cigars coming out...
03.12.2024
You know you've gotten old when...
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is still a bit under the weather and could only do a short episode for today. He discusses a recent moment when he realized he'd gotten old. And in the...
03.08.2024
Travel Nightmares with Trey Mac
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Trey Mac Shipley. Nick is down with the sickness after taking care of his son last weekend, but thankfully Trey Mac was able to help and...
03.05.2024
Purging dead inventory and other retail advice with Mr. Jonathan
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Mr. Jonathan of Two Guys Smoke Shop and the Cigar Authority. They continue the discussion from the previous episode about things smaller shops can do to...
03.01.2024
So the big box cigar shop is coming to town... (Diamond Crown Julius Caeser)
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick talks about the news that Cigars International is planning on building a superstore in St. Louis. While smoking a Diamond Crown Julius Caeser toro from JC Newman, he gives...
02.27.2024
PCA & PulpitFest with Mike Brinker (EPC Platinum Bash)
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Mike Brinker as they smoke the Platinum Bash from EP Carrillo. Given Mike's background managing a cigar lounge, they discuss the upcoming PCA trade show and...
02.23.2024
Down on the Aladino Farm with Kenn & Trey Mac (Aladino Cigars)
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Kenn Klarich of Ash & Ale Cigar Lounge and Trey Mac Shipley to discuss their recent trip to the Aladino Farm in Honduras. The guys discuss...
02.20.2024
Smoking a four year aged cigar (Henry Clay Warhawk Rebellious)
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick answers a listener email and smokes a Henry Clay Warhawk Rebellious he's been aging since he got it in 2020. We discuss how the cigar is smoking, as well...
02.16.2024
Spring BBQ Preparation Tips with Dave (Villiger 1888 Nicaragua toro)
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Dave of the Smokin' Butts and Tappin' Ash podcast to discuss some preparation tips for people interested in being ready to barbecue and cook outside when...
02.13.2024
A Superb Conversation with Jonas Santana (Blackbird Cigars Superb)
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick sits down and chats with Jonas Santana, owner of Blackbird Cigars. They discuss the new cigars from Blackbird, the Superb and the Glitch line, as well as what's new...
02.09.2024
TPE 2024 Recap
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick takes you to Las Vegas for TPE 2024! Aside from giving his thoughts on the show and a recap of how the trip went, Nick brings you interviews with...
02.06.2024
A friendly reunion with Nick's Dad and Kenn (Plascencia 146 Cosecha)
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by his Dad and Kenn Klarich of Ash & Ale Cigar Lounge. His Dad was in Palm Coast, Florida, visiting Kenn and the three caught up and...
02.02.2024
TPE 2024 Preview and a Fahking Announcement (Bandolero Serie T)
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Nick Gervais, owner of My Monthly Cigars and FahKing Good Coffee, to smoke a couple of Bandolero cigars. They go over all of the announcements prior...
01.30.2024
Cigars, Wrestling, and Manifestos with Trey Mac and Joel (Aladino Cameroon and Maduro)
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by the Aladino sales team, Trey Mac and Joel, as they smoke a variety of Aladino cigars. They discuss a newly announced cigar from Aladino and the...
01.26.2024
Being a Cigar Mentor with Mr. Jonathan (Perdomo 30th Anniversary Sungrown Epicure)
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Mr. Jonathan of Two Guys Smoke Shop and the Cigar Authority to smoke the Perdomo 30th Anniversary Sungrown Epicure. They get into a discussion about cigar...
01.23.2024
What happened to snow days? (WTT Boliche Blvd)
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is once again joined by Dave of Smokin' Butts and Tappin' Ash (no comic books this time!). Nick lights up the Boliche Blvd from West Tampa Tobacco while Dave...
01.19.2024
Catching up on cigar news (Red Anchor Admiral)
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick catches up on some recent cigar news while smoking the Red Anchor Admiral from United Cigars. He updates you on flavor bans, some legislation in Florida, and upcoming cigar...
01.16.2024
Comic Book Suggestions with Dave (Perdomo 20th Anniversary Sungrown)
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Dave of the Smokin' Butts and Tappin' Ash Podcast to answer a question from listener Rino. Rino has a son who is ten that wants to...
01.12.2024
Meeting the Man Behind the Curtain with Ed Sullivan (HVC Hot Cake)
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick sits down to chat with the man behind the curtain at the Cigar Authority, Producer Ed Sullivan. They fire up the HVC Hot Cake and discuss Ed's prior life...
01.09.2024
My Experience with Online Dating (JC Newman Yagua)
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick has to pivot and do a different show topic than what he planned... so he answers a question from some listeners about his online dating experience. While not getting...
01.05.2024
New Years Cigars and Resolutions with Pinky (Nestor Miranda Special Selection Connecticut)
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Pinky to enjoy the Nestor Miranda Special Selection Connecticut toro and discuss how the new year is going. They discuss their resolutions and plans for 2024. They...
01.02.2024
Taking 2024 an Inch at a time (EP Carrillo Inch maduro)
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Mike Brinker as they ring in the new year and fire up the Inch Maduro by EP Carrillo. They also discuss what they've been entertained by lately...
12.29.2023
Announcing the Parishioners’ Number One Cigar of 2023!
Coming your way from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick proudly announces the Parishioners' pick as the top cigar of 2023! He also reviews numbers two and three on the list as well. Nick is joined by a special guest...
12.26.2023
Top Cigars We’ve Smoked in 2023 with MySticks35MM Luc (West Tampa Tobacco Black)
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Luc (MySticks35mm on Instagram) to discuss their personal top ten favorite cigars they smoked in 2023. Nick choses his selections from cigars he smoked on the...
12.22.2023
Is the Moon even real? Christmas with Trey Mac (an Aladino sampling)
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Aladino Cigars own Trey Mac. They talk for a very long time and touch on a lot of different subjects including the Cigar Aficionado Top Ten...
12.19.2023
Tips and Tricks for Christmas Dinner with Dave of Smokin Butts and Tappin Ash
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Dave from the Smokin' Butts and Tappin' Ash podcast to talk about Christmas Dinner. Dave smokes the Villiger 1888 Nicaragua and gives us some great tips...
12.15.2023
Announcing the Parishioners Top 25 Cigars of the Year (Part One)
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Nick Gervais, owner of My Monthly Cigars and Fahking Good Coffee, to announce the first portion of the 2023 Parishioners Top 25 Cigars of the Year! The...
12.12.2023
Those we lost in ’23 and Predictions for ’24 (Charter Oak Maduro)
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by listener Noah as they take some time to remember those we lost throughout 2023... and make predictions about who we'll lose in 2024. They take a...
12.08.2023
Top Ten Lists, Tents, and Trouble with Social Media (Alec Bradley Post Embargo Blind Code B15)
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Nick Gervais, owner of My Monthly Cigars and Fahking Good Coffee. Its been a minute since Gervais was on the show, so the guys catch up...
12.05.2023
Getting Literary with Frank Herrera (EP Carrillo Short Run 2023)
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by cigar attorney Frank Herrera to discuss his new novel, "The Cigar Lawyer". They talk about Frank's process, inspiration, and drive to create the story of an...
12.01.2023
Cigar Censorship with Dave Garofalo (Leaf by Oscar 10th Anniversary)
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studio, Nick is joined by Dave Garofalo of 2 Guys Smoke Shop and The Cigar Authority to discuss the growing issue of censorship against cigars on social media platforms. Nick smokes...
11.28.2023
$30 Underwear with Pinky (Ferio Tego Timeless Black TGS 2023)
Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Mobile Studios, Nick is joined by Pinky as they smoke the Ferio Tego Timeless Black TGS 2023, which was a gift from listener Seth. They discuss preparing for Christmas, the sliding scale of...

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The Cigar Pulpit episodes:

A cigar company for sale? Prices Falling? Its Cigar News! (All Saints Solamente 2023)

What all goes into a Cigar Event with Ken Klarich (Yaya Bagua)

Its a Fahking Great Cigar! with Nick Gervais

New England Cigar Expo tickets & Reviewing Cigars with Dave Garofalo

New smokers & male birth control with Pinky (Leaf by Oscar 10th Anniversary)

BBQ Competitions and Top Action Movies with Dave (Henry Clay Warhawk Rebellious)

Dogs driving cars with Ed Sullivan (Perdomo 30th Anniversary Connecticut)

Tip to Tip with Luc (Villiger Miami)

Cigar economics & PulpitFest with René Castaneda (Villiger 1888 Nicaragua)

Cuban Cigars and Top Horror Movies with Mike Brinker (H Upmann Havana Petite Corona)

Price Exploitation Concerns and Retail Events with Dave Garofalo

Tax Advantages of Cigars and more with Mr. Jonathan (Foundation Cigars Olmec)

New Cigars & Gangster Films with Noah (H Upmann Daytrader)

Let's show a little more grace (Blackened S84 toro)

PCA '24 Recap with Trey Mac (Project Lomas)

Long lost Ask the Boys calls (2024 Jose Gaspar torpedo)

PCA Preview & Blind Cigar Reviews (Cigar 9C)

St. Patrick's Traditions & The Gangs of East St Louis (Aladino Candela Robusto)

Big Aladino PCA reveals and spotted dick with Trey Mac (Aladino Candela Toro)

You know you've gotten old when...

Travel Nightmares with Trey Mac

Purging dead inventory and other retail advice with Mr. Jonathan

So the big box cigar shop is coming to town... (Diamond Crown Julius Caeser)

PCA & PulpitFest with Mike Brinker (EPC Platinum Bash)

Down on the Aladino Farm with Kenn & Trey Mac (Aladino Cigars)

Smoking a four year aged cigar (Henry Clay Warhawk Rebellious)

Spring BBQ Preparation Tips with Dave (Villiger 1888 Nicaragua toro)

A Superb Conversation with Jonas Santana (Blackbird Cigars Superb)

TPE 2024 Recap

A friendly reunion with Nick's Dad and Kenn (Plascencia 146 Cosecha)

TPE 2024 Preview and a Fahking Announcement (Bandolero Serie T)

Cigars, Wrestling, and Manifestos with Trey Mac and Joel (Aladino Cameroon and Maduro)

Being a Cigar Mentor with Mr. Jonathan (Perdomo 30th Anniversary Sungrown Epicure)

What happened to snow days? (WTT Boliche Blvd)

Catching up on cigar news (Red Anchor Admiral)

Comic Book Suggestions with Dave (Perdomo 20th Anniversary Sungrown)

Meeting the Man Behind the Curtain with Ed Sullivan (HVC Hot Cake)

My Experience with Online Dating (JC Newman Yagua)

New Years Cigars and Resolutions with Pinky (Nestor Miranda Special Selection Connecticut)

Taking 2024 an Inch at a time (EP Carrillo Inch maduro)

Announcing the Parishioners’ Number One Cigar of 2023!

Top Cigars We’ve Smoked in 2023 with MySticks35MM Luc (West Tampa Tobacco Black)

Is the Moon even real? Christmas with Trey Mac (an Aladino sampling)

Tips and Tricks for Christmas Dinner with Dave of Smokin Butts and Tappin Ash

Announcing the Parishioners Top 25 Cigars of the Year (Part One)

Those we lost in ’23 and Predictions for ’24 (Charter Oak Maduro)

Top Ten Lists, Tents, and Trouble with Social Media (Alec Bradley Post Embargo Blind Code B15)

Getting Literary with Frank Herrera (EP Carrillo Short Run 2023)

Cigar Censorship with Dave Garofalo (Leaf by Oscar 10th Anniversary)

$30 Underwear with Pinky (Ferio Tego Timeless Black TGS 2023)