The Cigar Pulpit

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 always has stories to share! We hear about the plane flight from Hell he alluded to the last time he was on, but we also get a sneak preview of what Aladino will be unveiling at PCA in just a few weeks.

Find out what we've been entertained by in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and more!

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Check out Rivermen Cigar Company on Instagram at @TheRivermenCigarCompany  online at RivermenCigars.com or give him a call for mail order service at (314) 843-3355

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

Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com 

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 differentiate themselves from the Big Box cigar shops, specifically how to deal with dead inventory and to recapture at least some revenue from cigars that aren't moving. 

We also get into some in depth discussion about what we've been entertained by lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and we name off Three Cigars We've Smoked and Enjoyed This Week.

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS...

Check out Rivermen Cigar Company on Instagram at @TheRivermenCigarCompany  online at RivermenCigars.com or give him a call for mail order service at (314) 843-3355

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

Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com 

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 his unsolicited advice to retailers, both in St. Louis and also other cities where CI is looking to expand, as to how to consider improving their shops to offer a better experience than what CI can.

Find out what Nick's been watching in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and what Three Cigars Nick has Smoked and Enjoyed This Week

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS...

Check out Rivermen Cigar Company on Instagram at @TheRivermenCigarCompany  online at RivermenCigars.com or give him a call for mail order service at (314) 843-3355

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

Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com 

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 their thoughts leading up to it. 

Also, since plans are rapidly getting underway for the 2024 PulpitFest, they discuss what the current status is and some of what attendees can expect.

Find out what they've been watching in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and get a new Fun Fact from Pinky!

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS...

Check out Rivermen Cigar Company on Instagram at @TheRivermenCigarCompany  online at RivermenCigars.com or give him a call for mail order service at (314) 843-3355

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

Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com 

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 everything that happened over the five day, four night, trip including all of the education, fun, and shenanigans that took place! If you've ever wondered what takes place on a farm trip, you'll want to hear this!

Find out what the guys have been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and Three Cigars They've Smoked and Enjoyed This Week

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS...

Check out Rivermen Cigar Company on Instagram at @TheRivermenCigarCompany  online at RivermenCigars.com or give him a call for mail order service at (314) 843-3355

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

Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com 

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 as some recent life events. And Nick gives an update on PulpitFest 2024!

Find out what Nick has been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and get a new Fun Fact from Pinky!

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS...

Check out Rivermen Cigar Company on Instagram at @TheRivermenCigarCompany  online at RivermenCigars.com or give him a call for mail order service at (314) 843-3355

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

Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com 

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 the Spring weather hits. Nick lights up a Villiger 1888 Nicaragua while Dave enjoys CAO Flathead. We discuss different grill types, Dave's new griddle, different rubs and sauces to try, and more. 

We also get into what we've been entertained by lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and we get a new Fun Fact from Pinky!

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS...

Check out Rivermen Cigar Company on Instagram at @TheRivermenCigarCompany  online at RivermenCigars.com or give him a call for mail order service at (314) 843-3355

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

Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com 

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 with Blackbird as a brand. We also discuss Jonas's belief that to make an impact in the cigar industry you must make some noise and the importance of authenticity.

Find out what we've been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and Three Cigars We've Smoked and Enjoyed This Week.

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS...

Check out Rivermen Cigar Company on Instagram at @TheRivermenCigarCompany  online at RivermenCigars.com or give him a call for mail order service at (314) 843-3355

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

Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com 

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 a ton of different cigar brands all interested in telling you about their products. Did PCA moving their show to March hurt TPE like Nick has said it would for the past year? Find out here!

Also, hear what Nick has been watching and listening to in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and get another Fun Fact from Pinky

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS...

Check out Rivermen Cigar Company on Instagram at @TheRivermenCigarCompany  online at RivermenCigars.com or give him a call for mail order service at (314) 843-3355

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

Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com 

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 talked long time friendships. They also discuss the importance of cigar shops and how they are more than just retail locations, they can be a place to find a family. The guys also discuss Nick and Kenn's upcoming trips to TPE (this was recored prior) and more.

Find out what we've been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS...

Check out Rivermen Cigar Company on Instagram at @TheRivermenCigarCompany  online at RivermenCigars.com or give him a call for mail order service at (314) 843-3355

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

Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com