The Cigar Pulpit

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 Report.

And learn a new historical fact about cigars in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.

All this and a special Christmas sermon from Pastor Barnaby Rothchild.

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 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 been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.

And learn about a very important job in the cigar factories of yesterday 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, 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 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.

And then learn about a baseball league I bet you didn't know about 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, 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 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 what he's been watching lately and his issues with streaming services.

Learn about the history of cigar bands 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, 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 Studio, Nick fires up an Avalanche from Fuerte Y Libre cigars and discusses the idea of cigars having dating profiles. What would entice you to swipe right on a specific cigar if you saw one on a site like Tinder? What are you looking for in a cigar? Nick goes over a bit of it and gives some examples of well known cigars and their potential profiles. 

And Nick asks you to call in to the show at (863)874-0000 and share your dating profile ideas for your favorite cigars!

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

And it's a different kind of Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. Let Nick know your thoughts!

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, 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

Listeners - Nick is taking today off from the normal schedule. Its been a very busy past two weeks, and while its been mostly all fun stuff, its been exhausting. So rather than half ass a show, Nick is taking today off and will be back on Tuesday, December 9.

If you're not caught up on the show, it gives you a good opportunity to get up to date.

Thanks for understanding and we'll see you Tuesday!

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick smokes a Montecristo Nicaragua Series and discusses some rumblings he's heard pertaining to Nicaraguan cigars coming in the very near future. If you're a fan of Nicaraguan cigars, you're going to want to pay attention to this episode and heed the warnings...

Also, Nick addresses the topic of Seasonal Depression and ways to combat it. With winter having hit many places earlier than normal, it can cause some strain on your mental health. There are ways to avoid getting too far into the blues and to keep your sanity during the cold, winter days.

Find out what fun activity Nick did recently in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.

And hear another uplifting story in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.

Finally, learn what cigars Nick has 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, 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 fires up a Camp Aladino Corona gorbusto and answers your questions in another edition of Ask the Pulpit. Nick takes calls about audiobooks, smoking in colder weather, cuts in Trey Mac's throat, and a suggestion for a way to enhance the show.

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

And learn about a turkey gone wild 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, 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 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?

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

And hear an inspiring story in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.

All this and the return of Three Cigars We've Smoked and Enjoyed This Week!

AND a Thanksgiving sermon from Pastor Barnaby Rothchild! This episode has it all!

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 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 will impact Blackbird which is a Dominican based company. Its an interesting conversation about both Blackbird and the greater industry.

Then in the Villiger Entertainment Report, find out what interesting feature Nick recently saw in the theater.

And learn about a man who created a commonly used lifesaving tool 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, 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