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The Cigar Pulpit

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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52:15

Cigar Superstitions on Friday the 13th

The Cigar Pulpit ·

2026/03/13

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick fires up an Artista Harvest Sumatra and discusses superstitions for Friday the 13th. We go over some commonly known superstitions and their possible origins. From there we dive into some cigar related superstitions and whether there is any truth to any of them. Find out what Nick has been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And it's Friday, so it's time for another Fun Fact from Pinky! Get your calls in for Ask the

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93:08

My Two Cents, with Nick's Dad

The Cigar Pulpit ·

2026/03/10

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by his dad, Jim, as he rants about the supposed penny shortage and how he feels cheated by not getting his full change. They go through the situation and discuss the benefits and drawbacks to businesses and the impact to consumers. They also discuss an unexpected impact on Disney as a result of the penny being phased out. Also, Nick details a 250th United States Celebration cigar from United Cigars that wasn't covered in the last

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66:18

Cigars celebrate the country's 250th birthday

The Cigar Pulpit ·

2026/03/06

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, in this episode Nick discusses the various cigars that have been announced to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday this year. Find out about the three cigars announced so far that commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and hear his predictions about what brands may follow suit with cigars of their own. Nick also gives a brief update on some organization work he's doing on his humidors, a new cigar review project he's

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73:12

Cooking with Ask the Pulpit

The Cigar Pulpit ·

2026/03/03

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick lights up a Punch Golden Era toro and takes your calls on another Ask the Pulpit.We discuss such topics as the polar vortex, ketchup and various other sauces, blouses, UPS and shipping cigars, and more. We also get into a discussion about food, the importance of good food for a happy life, and some cooking ideas and suggestions. From there, learn what Nick is watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And find out three

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146:48

Travel Adventures with Trey Mac

The Cigar Pulpit ·

2026/02/27

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Trey Mac Shipley of Aladino Cigars. We smoke the Aladino 85th Anniversary, which was selected as the Parishioners Cigar of the Year for 2025, while we discuss a recent trip to Florida where Nick tagged along with Trey Mac to do some sales calls to shops. Nick was trying out some new equipment with the idea of doing some vlogging and, well, it kinda worked and kinda didn't. But the guys discuss their travels and you get an insight

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73:17

Direct to Consumer, Marketing Budgets, and more

The Cigar Pulpit ·

2026/02/24

Coming your way from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick fires up an Aladino Corojo Reserva and answers your calls in another Ask the Pulpit episode.Nick takes your calls about a variety of topics including a cigar lounge that's closing, ghosts speaking English, what is smoking well lately, and more. Nick also takes a call that sets him off on a tangent about brands going to a direct to consumer model and how there are various elements outside of the industry that may make that decision

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56:31

Special Villiger Report: What's cool coming out in 2026

The Cigar Pulpit ·

2026/02/20

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick takes a look at what movies are coming out in 2026 as part of a special Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.He fires up a Villiger La Capitana and reviews all of the movies he's excited about coming out this year. Now, this isn't a comprehensive list of everything coming, but just what he's excited about. In the process, he found a few movies he didn't even know were coming. Do any of them sound good to you? And it's Friday, so it's time for

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51:54

Catching up on Cigar News

The Cigar Pulpit ·

2026/02/17

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 thoughts on these happenings. From there, learn what Nick has been

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88:05

Current Affairs with Curmudgejim

The Cigar Pulpit ·

2026/02/13

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 been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and

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74:54

Ask the Pulpit! Call TOFUPIE0000

The Cigar Pulpit ·

2026/02/10

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. Simply call TOFUPIE0000. Find out what Nick has been watching lately

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130:06

The Puro Sabor Cigar Festival with Shawn

The Cigar Pulpit ·

2026/02/06

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 out all about his great experience!Find out what we've been

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121:48

The 2025 Parishioners Cigar of the Year!

The Cigar Pulpit ·

2026/01/30

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 Cigars Entertainment Report. And it's Friday, which means its time for

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52:07

Pairing Cigars with Pies for National Pie Day

The Cigar Pulpit ·

2026/01/23

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 been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and

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88:54

Making Time to Take Time with Ask the Pulpit

The Cigar Pulpit ·

2026/01/20

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 what Nick has been watching lately and some more desert island

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57:04

Is now the time for a Social Media cigar?

The Cigar Pulpit ·

2026/01/16

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 find out what Nick has been entertained by lately in the Villiger Cigars

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67:10

Monkeys, Goats, and Meta

The Cigar Pulpit ·

2026/01/13

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, this time coming from Meta - parent company of Facebook and

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65:36

The Danger of a Forgettable Cigar

The Cigar Pulpit ·

2026/01/09

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 Entertainment Report. And it's Friday, so it's time for another Pinky

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143:19

2025: Just did the balls

The Cigar Pulpit ·

2026/01/06

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 watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, including

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79:01

2025 by the Numbers

The Cigar Pulpit ·

2026/01/02

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. It's a heavy data episode but it's a fascinating insight into the

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64:24

An end of year Ask the Pulpit

The Cigar Pulpit ·

2025/12/30

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 for a future Ask the Pulpit show at (863)874-0000. Nick has been

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