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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Villiger North America President René Castañeda to discuss the life and legacy of Heinrich Villiger, who passed away on July 25. René gives us insight into what kind of person Mr. Villiger was, what drove him personally and from a business perspective, and some personal anecdotes.  The two also discuss the upcoming PulpitFest and some of the fun that will be taking place there! Find out what they've been watching and reading lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.  And learn about a man who showed kindness to a mugger in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.  Make sure you secure your PulpitFest 2025 tickets! They're moving fast! 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 back from a summer break with his son and is honoring the life and achievements of Heinrich Villiger, who passed away on July 25, 2025. Nick lights up a Villiger Limited Release Blend 51 and covers a few of the broad strokes of his career and the future of Villiger Cigars.  This is part one of our week long tribute to Mr. Villiger. Tune in on Friday for Nick's conversation with Villiger Cigars North America President René Castaneda where the two will cover his legacy and René shares some stories of his interactions with Mr. Villiger.  During the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, find out how Nick's week with his son went and what he's looking forward to watching. And learn about Johnny the bagger and how his small act of kindness inspired so many others  during the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. Make sure you secure your PulpitFest 2025 tickets! They're moving fast! 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

The Dallas Wings are soaring, the Los Angeles Sparks are sizzling, and a preview of upcoming action with Jamie Steyer Johnson and Tyler DeLuca. HerHoopStats.comUnlock better insight about the women's game.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick takes to the phone lines for another Ask the Pulpit episode. The parishioners came to his rescue after the guest for this episode unfortunately had to cancel due to internet issues and Nick put out word he needed calls to the hotline. We cover a wide variety of topics from first cigar experiences, cigar budgets, what's smoking well right now, and AI cat videos... And find out his thoughts as Nick fires up and tries the new JFR 20th Anniversary super toro.  Find out what Nick has been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And learn about a woman who saved thousands of children from the Holocaust in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. Make sure you secure your PulpitFest 2025 tickets! They're moving fast! 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

Nuneaton-based Birds Precision Engineering has recently invested in a Sodick AG 600L wire erosion machine from Sodi-Tech UK, marking a significant advance in the company's capabilities and service offerings. This strategic investment represents the latest chapter in the evolution of a business that has been growing steadily since its inception over three decades ago. The story of subcontract CNC machine shop Birds Precision Engineering began in 1991 when Chris Bird established B&C Engineering in Nuneaton. What started as a sole trader operation quickly expanded, necessitating a move to larger premises. As demand grew, the business relocated and transformed into the name Birds Precision Engineering Ltd. Chris's son, Tom Bird, joined the company and immersed himself in all aspects of the operation, eventually becoming the Managing Director in 2023. Bringing Wire EDM In-House The latest advancement came earlier this year with the acquisition of a Sodick AG 600L wire erosion machine from Warwick-based Sodi-Tech. This investment was driven by practical business considerations, as Tom Bird explains: “We are predominantly a subcontract CNC machine shop, and we focus mainly on the special-purpose machine tool industry. We invested in the wire eroder because, in the tooling industry, there are a lot of complex components with tight tolerances.” Before this investment, Birds Precision had outsourced wire EDM work to local companies, which created bottlenecks in their production schedules. “We were subbing a lot of the work out to a couple of companies in the local area, but it created bottlenecks with our schedules, so we decided to bring it in-house to control it a little bit better,” Tom explains. This decision to bring wire EDM capabilities in-house has proven to be transformative, enabling the company to have complete control over its production process, from start to finish, whilst eradicating subcontract EDM costs.  The Sodick Advantage The Sodick AG 600L is a high-precision, linear motor-driven die-sink EDM machine renowned for its accuracy, speed, and superior finishing capabilities. For Birds Precision, this machine has been a game changer, offering several key benefits. The AG 600L utilises advanced linear motor technology to achieve remarkable precision, with accuracy on all axes (X, Y, Z, U, W) of +/-0.001mm. This level of precision is crucial for Birds Precision, as Tom notes: “Customers are always after accuracy. The components that we're machining are getting tighter and tighter on tolerances every time we see the drawings. It's a major factor, and this machine helps to set us apart as we always guarantee to hit those tolerances for our customers.” Enhanced Production Efficiency The Sodick AG 600L machine features a linear drive system that ensures swift axis movement and immediate response, optimising spark gaps and enhancing cutting performance. The AG 600L can produce fine finishes, including satin and mirror finishes, thereby expanding Birds Precision's service offerings. “It's a great machine, and it's one that, once it's set up and running, you can just leave to run. You can go and carry on with the other jobs that need doing,” Tom explains. “So for me, being in and out of the office, I can set it up and then go and do my office work.” Tom's enthusiasm for the machine's capabilities is evident: “When you see the precision this machine delivers consistently, it's a game-changer. What used to be our most challenging work is now just another day. That's the difference quality equipment makes.” This efficiency has helped Birds Precision meet delivery dates more consistently and has opened up possibilities for expanding into new sectors within the industry. The new EDM technology enables Birds Precision to achieve extremely tight tolerances across a wide range of materials, including hardened tool steels. “For us, our tolerance demands from customers are probably in the 15 to 20 micron realm, and this machine doesn't even think about it; it hits tolerance every time. We've not had a part come off that hasn't been right yet,” Tom states proudly. This capability allows Birds Precision to produce complex components for various industries, including aerospace, medical, special-purpose machine tools, and nuclear sectors. What makes this investment particularly noteworthy is that Birds Precision opted for a refurbished Sodick machine instead of a new one. This decision was driven by practical considerations, as Tom explains: “For us, not being as big as some of the other companies out there, we don't have as big a budget. This machine has opened the door to us having access to an in-house wire eroder because it's refurbished. It was significantly cheaper than a brand new one, yet for the accuracy and what we're after, it's brilliant.” Contrary to what some might assume, the refurbished machine from Sodi-Tech is far from merely a cosmetically refreshed unit. Sodi-Tech restores each refurbished machine to factory standards through a meticulous full specification check. “All the parts of the refurb are genuine Sodi-Tech parts, and they were all kept at a facility in Warwick, so it was a quick turnaround on the refurb,” Tom notes. The quality of the refurbishment was so high that Tom admits, “I haven't told any of my customers that it's a refurb. I've told them all that it's brand new, because it looks brand new.” Superior Service and Support Beyond the machine, Birds Precision has been impressed with the service provided by Sodi-Tech. Their reputation influenced the decision to choose Sodi-Tech, as Tom states: “The reason we chose Sodi-Tech was their brand, their reputation in the industry for EDM machining and customer service, which I can't fault. It's been brilliant.” The training was particularly valuable, featuring trainers who ‘knew exactly what they were doing' and understood Birds Precision's need to get the machine operational quickly. “They trained us on the parts that we were cutting. So, the afternoon they left, we were already cutting parts that needed to go out in the next couple of days,” Tom recalls. This practical approach to training, combined with the 12-month warranty on the refurbished machine, has given Birds Precision complete confidence in their investment. Looking Toward the Future For Birds Precision Engineering, the investment in the Sodick AG 600L wire erosion machine represents more than just an addition to their plant list. It's a strategic enhancement of their capabilities that positions them for future growth. “Right now, it's made sure that we can keep hitting times and delivery dates, but going forward, it will open up more doors for us into different sectors within the industry,” Tom says. When asked about the impact on his business, Tom doesn't hesitate: “This machine doesn't just cut metal—it cuts through barriers. We're now competing for work we couldn't even quote on before. In this industry, you're only as good as your tools, and with this Sodick machine, we're better than we've ever been.” As Birds Precision continues to build on its three-decade legacy of growth and precision engineering, this latest investment reinforces the company's commitment to delivering high-quality, precise components to its customers, maintaining the reputation for excellence that has defined the business since Chris Bird first opened the doors in 1991.

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Noah as they take a moment at the mid-point of the year to review their 2025 celebrity death predictions and to review those we've lost already. The guys did score a point this year so far, and then listen and find out who gets added to the list! All this while smoking the Buffalo Ten Connecticut toro. Listen to the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report to hear what they've been watching lately, including a spoiler free review of Superman. And learn about a blind man who climbed to great heights in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. Make sure you secure your PulpitFest 2025 tickets! They're moving fast! 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 takes your calls on another Ask the Pulpit episode. While smoking the LFD Suave, Nick takes calls about napping, visiting Tampa and the JC Newman factory, travel to Iceland and where to visit when there, and lots more! Find out what two shows Nick circled back to and completed in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And learn about a man who changed lives using something we were just throwing away in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. Make sure you secure your PulpitFest 2025 tickets! They're moving fast! 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 Kenn Klarich, owner of the Ash & Ale Lounge in Palm Coast, Florida, to give an update on the upcoming PulpitFest. The two smoke the Aladino 85th Anniversary toro and discuss the organization that will be receiving a donation from the proceeds of PulpitFest, Vincent's Clubhouse. Nick interviews the Executive Director of Vincent's Clubhouse, Erica Flores, to give everyone an introduction to the organization and the good work they are doing for autistic children and adults in Flagler County, Florida.  Find out what we've been watching in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And learn about a woman who was a major influence on how autistic people are viewed in the United States in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. Learn more about Vincent's Clubhouse at VincentsClubhouse.org. Make sure you secure your PulpitFest 2025 tickets! They're moving fast! 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 Ed Sullivan and professional comedian Tony V to smoke the Perdomo Legacy Connecticut. The guys get to know Tony and introduce him to the Pulpit audience by talking about his time rising up in the young Boston comedy scene. They also discuss some of the various projects Tony has been involved in and his love of smoking cigars by dumpsters.  Check out the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report to find out what everyone has been watching lately. And learn about a comedian who worked behind the scenes to make the lives of the less fortunate better in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. All this and Three Cigars We've Smoked and Enjoyed This Week! Make sure you secure your PulpitFest 2025 tickets! They're moving fast! 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

In our 4th of July episode, Jamie Steyer Johnson and Brittany Carper recap a huge Thursday night slate of games in the WNBA. A short-handed Dallas Wings team beat the Phoenix Mercury, the Indiana Fever take care of the Las Vegas Aces, the Minnesota Lynx rebounded from the Commissioner's Cup loss to take down the Washington Mystics, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick lights up a new go-to cigar, the JFR Lunatic Hombre Libre, and touches on a bit of housekeeping. He goes over some of the solo show ideas you all submitted and how he thinks he can do those as shows. Nick also gives a health update for those interested. Find out what show Nick just started watching in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And learn about a Canadian man who didn't let bone cancer keep him down in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. Make sure you secure your PulpitFest 2025 tickets! They're moving fast! 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 takes your calls in another Ask the Pulpit episode. He fires up a Cactus Wren by Blackbird Cigars and discusses a variety of topics including whether or not dolphins give each other specific names like humans do. Find out what Nick has been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And learn about a special child who went on an anti-bullying campaign in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.  Make sure you secure your PulpitFest 2025 tickets! They're moving fast! 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 his dad, Jim, to address a listener's recent call about retirement. Jim goes through all of the planning he did, and didn't do, prior to being retired a few years ago. While retirement is something we all look forward to, if planning doesn't take place, it can be a rocky and emotional time.  And to address another listener's recent call, the guys are smoking cigars from Arturo Fuente. Learn what the guys have watched lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And learn about a man who used his fortune in retirement to help a group of children pursue higher educational goals in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. Make sure you secure your PulpitFest 2025 tickets! They're moving fast! 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

Porschia Parker-Griffin, MS, PCC is Founder and CEO at Fly High Coaching where she is an organizational consultant, career services and strategy leader, and Host of the “Career 101 Podcast”. Mike Petrusky asks Porschia about how the physical workspace impacts company culture and employee engagement, while leading to collaboration, innovation and better business outcomes. They explore the marketplace today where organizational change, including reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions are all significant challenges for companies. Employee engagement is at its lowest point globally since the start of the pandemic, so leaders must bridge generational differences to deliver results while recognizing people want to feel valued and make a difference. Porschia believes that being innovative today involves continuous learning and adapting to new ideas, technologies, and insights to improve processes, so she and Mike encourage listeners to make incremental changes over time that can lead to better outcomes, as they inspire you to be a Workplace Innovator in your organization! Connect with Porschia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/porschiaparker/ Learn more about Fly High Coaching: https://www.fly-highcoaching.com/ Listen to Mike on the Career 101 Podcast: https://www.fly-highcoaching.com/innovation-in-the-workplace/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/  

Coming to you from the JRE Aladino Studios, Nick lights up the new JFR 20th Anniversary cigar. From there, he touches on some of the random thoughts and items pertaining to the show that he's been thinking about lately. He touches on topics like PulpitFest, the beginning of his weight loss journey, his cigar collection and the best time to smoke certain cigars, shifting timelines, and more. Nick also announces a contest where listeners can submit their ideas for solo show topics. The person who emails Nick the best solo show idea (Nick@CigarPulpit.com) will receive a care package. Please include your name and address in the email you send. Find out what documentary Nick watched lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And learn about a man who wanted to steal a Krispy Kreme truck in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. Make sure you secure your PulpitFest 2025 tickets! They're moving fast! 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 Crux Bull & Bear and discusses the various characters you meet in a cigar lounge. You've all encountered them. Maybe you are one of them. But he covers the various types of people you'll meet and how, no matter what shop you're in, you'll find these people. Also, Nick makes a special guest announcement for PulpitFest! Don't miss it! Find out what Nick has been watching in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, including a new show you'll like if you liked Ted Lasso. And learn about a man who acted as a Secret Santa giving away over a million dollars in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. Make sure you secure your PulpitFest 2025 tickets! They're moving fast! 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

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Noah as they discuss some refreshing and nice pairings to go with your cigars during the summer months. They also go down a lot of rabbit holes and discuss cigar shop product ordering, Tinder search filters, and a lot more. The guys fire up two different cigars in this episode. First up is the Trinidad Espiritu Series No. 3 followed by the Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Nicaragua Midnight Twist. Find out what they've been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And learn about a man who helped people achieve their educational dreams in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. All this and Three Cigars We've Smoked and Enjoyed This Week! Make sure you secure your PulpitFest 2025 tickets! They're moving fast! 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, it's time for another Ask the Pulpit! Nick fires up the Fuma Noche from Aladino and takes your calls. Get your calls in for a future show by calling the hotline at (863)874-0000. Among the calls we discuss areas of the world that don't have mosquitoes, how badly we need to see Mr Jonathan and Trey Mac square off in the Knight Fights at the 2025 New England Cigar Expo, and some off-the-record tips for how to smoke in a rental car and avoid the cleaning charge. The Pulpit takes no responsibility if you smoke in a rental car, use these tips, and still get fined the cleaning fee! Find out what Nick has been watching (other than King of the Hill) in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.  And learn about a man who saved hundreds of children from the Nazi Holocaust in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. Make sure you secure your PulpitFest 2025 tickets! They're moving fast! 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 and everyone's favorite deranged listener Jerry Pulaski fire up some Villiger Exports and discuss cigar memories. The guys go over some highlight memories, both good and bad, and what cigars they associate with each one. Not all memories are good, so we go on a reflective journey.  Find out what we've been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And learn about a woman who invented a common household accessory in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. Make sure you secure your PulpitFest 2025 tickets! They're moving fast! 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 Trey Mac Shipley to smoke the new Camp Aladino Cameroon gorbusto. Find out all about this new line of cigars, what a gorbusto is, and more. Also learn more about the new Aladino 85th cigar that has been released to honor Julio Eiroa for his birthday.  And we hear the world premiere of a new song, right here on the show! Oh... and Trey Mac is questioning Pandas and what's up with them...? Find out what we've been watching in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.  And learn about a man who did all he could to provide for his son and make his way to the top in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. All this as well as Three Cigars We've Smoked and Enjoyed This Week! Make sure you secure your PulpitFest 2025 tickets! They're moving fast! 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 Davidoff Nicaragua and discusses a couple of news articles that crossed his feed. First up, is a public service announcement to men to not be stupid and buy some very specific soap. Then, he discusses an outdoor smoking ban coming to France and the problems with government oversight.  Then in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, learn about a new podcast Nick has been listening to that details the rise and fall of a popular video app. Finally, learn about a young lady who stood up to dangerous people to fight for her right to education in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.  Make sure you secure your PulpitFest 2025 tickets! They're moving fast! 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 takes your calls and answers your questions on another installment of Ask the Pulpit. We discuss the advantages of smaller cigars, what we'd do if a cigar brand disappeared, and much more.  Also in a Pulpit first... Nick drops his cigar and it is very sad... During the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, find out what Nick has been watching lately AND get his recap of the Indy 500 from this past Sunday.  Learn about a man who revolutionized farming and saved countless lives in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. And find out Three Cigars We've Smoked and Enjoyed This Week! Make sure you secure your PulpitFest 2025 tickets! They're moving fast! 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 his dad Jim to preview this weekend's Indy 500 race. Get all of the information you need to watch, whether you're a casual viewer or super fan. And while the guys smoke the Villiger Cuellar Black Forrest robusto, hear Jim's PSA about what to do when your neighbor wants to install a pool. It may prevent unwanted medical bills and recovery time. Find out what the guys have been watching in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.  And learn about a group of volunteers who saved lives in a hurricane in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment.  Make sure you secure your PulpitFest 2025 tickets! They're moving fast! 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 Shawn to learn about his recent trip to the My Old Kentucky Herf event. Shawn details the event, how it was run, and some of the highlights. There's lots of cigar events going on through the year, so its fun to learn about them and find out what we're missing out on. Also, Nick makes a major announcement about PulpitFest tickets and how you can win a box of cigars! Learn what the guys are watching in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And hear a story about extreme perseverance in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. And it's Friday, so it's time for a Pinky Fun Fact! Make sure you secure your PulpitFest 2025 tickets! They're moving fast! 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 Noah to discuss something we all know but need to be reminded of from time to time... the importance of cigars for relaxation. Cigars are a wonderful self-care routine and can be very helpful for mental health. The guys discuss all the ways they have found cigars have been helpful to them and how you can express that to others when you may be getting pushback on the amount of time you use smoking. During the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, learn about Nick's recent trip to Indy, some movies and tv shows the guys have been watching, and more. And learn about a bus driver who went above and beyond for the kids he transports in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. All this and Three Cigars We've Smoked and Enjoyed This Week! Make sure you secure your PulpitFest 2025 tickets! They're moving fast! 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 La Capitana toro from Villiger Cigars and discusses cigar pairings for unexpected life events. We always discuss what cigars go well with what liquors or foods, but what pairs well with unexpected car repairs? Tune in and find out! Learn what Nick has been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And hear about a man who learned how to work the stock market while in his prison cell in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. And its Friday, which means its time for a Pinky Fun Fact! Make sure you secure your PulpitFest 2025 tickets! They're moving fast! 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 opens up the phone line and takes your questions and comments on another Ask the Pulpit episode. While smoking a Wise Man maduro from Foundation Cigars, Nick addresses all of the outstanding messages including questions about what his last meal would be if he were on death row, thoughts on Arturo Fuente cigars, what he keeps his humidor set at, and a lot more.  And during the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, Nick has actually watched some stuff lately! So enjoy a spoiler free review of Thunderbolts and the series finale of The Righteous Gemstones. Learn about a woman who overcame polio to compete in the Olympics in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. All this and Three Cigars We've Smoked and Enjoyed This Week! Make sure you secure your PulpitFest 2025 tickets! They're moving fast! 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 fire up some cigars from La Flor Dominicana and discuss why you shouldn't overlook that slightly damaged cigar in the humidor. Mike reveals how that little bit of damage to the cap or foot of the cigar can save you money! Also the guys talk tariffs and how its impacting cigar prices and what they believe we'll see going forward. Find out what they've been watching in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And learn about a woman who faced tons of adversity and went from being homeless to a Harvard graduate in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. And it's Friday, which means its time for a Pinky Fun Fact 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  

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down Vancouver Whitecaps' emphatic win over Inter Miami that sends them to the Concacaf Champions Cup final (03:54). Is Lionel Messi finally showing his age, or is Javier Mascherano's leadership the real issue behind Miami's dip? (14:07) The guys discuss where Brian White fits into the USMNT striker depth chart (26:40), and whether Sebastian Berhalter's red-hot form deserves a Gold Cup call-up (37:50). Then, it's Mailbag time: the crew tackles questions on the National Soccer Hall of Fame, Diego Luna's USMNT ceiling, and Shedeur Sanders! (43:28) Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Call It What You Want team on X:⁠ ⁠⁠@JimmyConrad⁠,⁠ @CharlieDavies9⁠, ⁠@TMeola1⁠ Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on soccer⁠. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/⁠ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on ⁠CBSSports.com⁠ as well as ⁠Paramount+⁠. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to ⁠Paramount+⁠ Sign up to the Golazo ⁠newsletter⁠, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's our biggest episode of the year... the Summer Movie Preview Spectacular with Jeff Bock of Exhibitor Relations Co! We're breaking down the entire summer slate with predictions for Superman, Fantastic Four, 28 Years Later, Lilo & Stitch, Mission Impossible Final Reckoning, Weapons, The Naked Gun and so much more. Will the summer sizzle at the B.O.? Listen to find out! Remember to Rate (5 Stars), Review (Great show, blah, blah, blah) and Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b-o-boys-movie-box-office/id1489892648   Our AWESOME artwork was provided by the talented Ellie Skrzat. Check out her work at https://ellieskrzat.com/   Thanks to WannaBO Senior Intern Christopher for running our social media and WannaBO Intern Jack for the numbers.   E-mail us: theboboyspodcast@gmail.com   Subscribe on Youtube:   https://www.youtube.com/@theboboyspodcast   Follow us on Twitter: @TheBOBoysPod   Follow us on TikTok: @TheBOBoysPod   Subscribe to us on Substack and read our new articles: https://substack.com/@theboboys   -----

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by the PulpitFest Brain Trust, Kenn Klarich of Ash and Ale Cigars and his dad Jim, to announce that PulpitFest 2025 tickets are now available. The guys all light up a Leaf by Oscar and tell you about how you can attend the fifth annual PulpitFest in Palm Coast, Florida, August 22-24. If you came last year, you know you want to come back. And if you missed it last year, you know you regret it and want to come this year. Get all of the details of how to get your ticket. Find out some movie and show suggestions in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And learn about a baker who got to work when floodwaters threatened his bakery and his efforts fed his starving neighbors in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. And learn 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

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studio, Nick is joined by our friend to the north, Luc (mysticks35mm on Instagram). The guys fire up some cigars and discuss why Nick feels it's important to smoke cigars in your vehicle and how it could actually save lives.  Luc discusses lightning techniques and issues a challenge to the Pulpit listeners.  Find out what we've been entertained by in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And learn about a man who is taking care of a chore for those who can't do it anymore in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. And it's Friday, which means it's time for another Pinky Fun Fact!  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 Paul and Shawn to recap the rest of the trip to New Orleans for the PCA 2025 Trade Show. The guys fire up the new Villiger 1888 Gran Reserva and discuss all of the aspects of the show, from their personal highlights, to constructive criticism. They also discuss parts of the trip that didn't happen on the trade show floor including who they met at the fire pit, exceeding exceptions, some of the food, and more. Find out what the guys have been watching and entertained by in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.  And learn about a waitress and some firefighters who came together to change each other's lives in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. And learn what 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

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick dives straight into his coverage of this year's Premium Cigar Association Trade Show, held in New Orleans.  We are splitting up the PCA coverage into two episodes. This episode features interviews with manufacturers and covers more of the business of the trip, as well as Nick's observations of the show and the goings on. Learn about some new products as well as the people bringing you the cigars you love. And be sure to check out our next episode for Part Two of our coverage where Paul and Shawn will join Nick to discuss the other details of the trip, as well as give their observations about the PCA Trade Show and everything we saw there. Find out what Nick has been watching in his very limited spare time since getting back from the show in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And learn about a nurse who risked his life to save another person in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. And it's Friday, which means its time for a Pinky Fun Fact! 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 Justin who won the trip to the Aladino Farm at PulpitFest last year. Justin details his trip and all he experienced in Honduras, as well as teasing an upcoming release he got to try in Julio Eiroa's office! During the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, find out what we've been watching and entertained by lately. And learn about a young man who took a disease and created a cause 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 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 Shawn and Paul who will be making up Team Pulpit at PCA 2025. The three guys fire up some cigars and discuss their plans for the show, what cigars they are looking forward to seeing and trying at the show, and some of the food options they're interested in while in New Orleans. If you're looking to get geared up for this year's trade show, this episode has a lot for you! Find out what they've been watching and listening to in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. Learn about a man who saved 75 lives in World War II without carrying a weapon in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. And it's Friday, which means it's time for a Pinky Fun Fact! 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 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 discusses the recent tariffs implemented by the United States on imported goods and how that will impact the cigar industry. Bottom line: prices are going up. Learn about tariffs, how they factor into cigar pricing, what countries will be hit hardest, and more. During the Villiger Entertainment Report, find out what Nick has been watching, including a season finale and a movie series he's slowly working through before the newest installment comes out this summer. And learn about a man who saved lives and continued to make his community a good place in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars Segment. 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 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 René Castaneda, president of Villiger Cigars North America, to preview what Villiger will be showing off at the PCA trade show next week. The guys fire up some cigars and talk about the new releases, expectations for the show, and a lot more.  They also discuss this year's PulpitFest and Villiger's involvement in that event. René makes a big announcement that you won't want to miss! Find out what they've been watching, listening to, and reading in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And learn about a little boy who just wanted Star Wars Kraft dinner in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. And since it's Friday, it's time for a Pinky Fun Fact! 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 Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Welcome to Story Time with Mama V. I'm so excited to read to you today!Today I'm reading Fly High Baby Dragon written by David Klochko. Momma Dragon has welcomed her new Baby Dragon to the world. While she is teaching the baby all things dragon she introduced Baby Dragon to flying. Baby Dragon is eager to learn to fly but has a hard time and is feeling frustrated. After numerous failed attempts Momma Dragon suggests that they take a break and do something totally different such as eating a yummy meal, taking a nap and having a dance party. Baby Dragon is ready to learn to fly after the break, but will he fly after all? Listen in to the full episode to find out. You can find the physical copy of this book on AMAZON.Thank you so much for listening in. Please share the show with another young listener and I will see you on the episode of Story Time with Mama V. Bye for Now, Victoria aka Mama V.Support the show

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is back and ready for a cigar! After a two week health related break, Nick is back and smoking the Red Anchor in the gunner size and taking your calls in another Ask the Pulpit episode. We cover a variety of topics and answer your questions and comments.  Find out what Nick has been watching while recovering in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.  And learn who made a scientific discovery Nick has really appreciated these past two weeks 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 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 in New Hampshire, Mr. Jonathan and John Calder take over the show as Nick is still under the weather and recovering. The guys discuss a revised proposal for the Strength-O-Meter. What are their thoughts? Will it work better than Dave's version? How mad will Dave be when he hears this drastic change? Also they fire up and smoke a variety of cigars from Ozgener Cigars and explore the variety of tobaccos used.  Find out what they've been entertained by in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, and learn about a group of athletes who stepped up to help those that help them in a time of need in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. All this and Three Cigars They've Smoked and Enjoyed This Week! Thanks for helping out, guys! I really appreciate it! 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 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 Ed Sullivan of the Cigar Authority to talk about how to prep your car properly so you can enjoy cigars in it. We cover all of the accessories and items you need so that you can keep your car neat and tidy and preserve trade in value while still smoking your favorite cigars.  During the show, Ed fires up and tries the upcoming Perdomo Legacy Connecticut while Nick smokes and enjoys the Aganorsa Aniversario Connecticut toro. The guys also discuss PCA a little bit and some of what Nick can expect at this year's trade show. Find out what they've been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. Hear about a man who wouldn't let "The Man" keep him down in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. And its Friday, so its time for a Pinky Fun Fact! AND... at Ed's request... a bonus 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 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 listens to your calls and answers your questions in another Ask the Pulpit episode. This time we discuss haggis, personality testing, and we spill a little tea on an old friend of the show, while smoking the Herrera Esteli Habano toro from Drew Estate. Find out what shows Nick has been watching in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and learn about a man who is putting his talent to work helping the less fortunate in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. And what three cigars did Nick smoke and enjoy 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 Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

In this episode of From Start-Up to Grown-Up, host Alisa Cohn sits down with Daniel Yanisse, co-founder and CEO of Checkr, to discuss the exhilarating rise and the challenges of sustaining a high-growth company. Checkr revolutionized the background check industry, scaling from a $1M revenue run rate in just three months to processing millions of background checks annually. But with hypergrowth came intense operational, cultural, and leadership challenges.Daniel shares how he navigated:Hiring at hyperspeed—and why some employees quit on day one.The "hangover" after hypergrowth—losing key executives and investor pressure.How to hire and retain top executives—and avoid common leadership hiring mistakes.Revising a company mission to balance fairness and safety while scaling.The "Fly High, Fly Low" leadership approach—balancing strategy and deep operational insights.This episode is packed with real-world lessons for founders, CEOs, and startup leaders facing the challenges of rapid growth, leadership transitions, and market shifts.

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Pinky as they smoke the La Gianna 30th Anniversary cigar from United Cigars. They discuss some legislation being considered in a few different states and how they will impact cigars and cigar smokers.  They also find themselves discussing both fast food and personal strengths. Pinky dives down the rabbit hole and gives an overview of a personal strengths test she likes a lot and reveals Nick's results from the test. In the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, learn what they've been watching lately and just how opposite the shows are! Hear about a little girl who decided to spread some love into the world in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. And it's Friday, which means its time for another Pinky Fun Fact! 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 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 Trey Mac Shipley of Aladino Cigars to discuss their recent farm visits in Honduras and to try a new secret Connecticut blend! The guys detail all of the adventures from the trip before pivoting and discussing what we can expect from Aladino at the PCA Trade Show in April.  During the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, Nick and Trey discuss their ties to two animal related documentaries. And learn about a guy you will definitely want to Google for more information about during 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 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 Oliver Nivaud of United Cigars to discuss this week's launch of the Gold Star cigar. Originally a limited edition cigar last year, the Gold Star is now a regular part of the United Cigars portfolio and Oliver is here to discuss it and much more! Find out what Nick has been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report and learn about a group of folks who made a birthday wish come true in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. And it's Friday, so that means its time for another of Pinky's Fun Facts! 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 Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Super Bowl Sunday did not disappoint! Are the Packers closer than we originally thought? In today's episode of the podcast, Alex discusses the differences between the World Champion Eagles and the Green Bay Packers. Is it time to bring in a #1 receiver? Diving into the latest rumors, free agent debates, and more - Welcome back to the IKE Packers Podcast!Help the show by telling another Packers fan! Other ways to contribute are by leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and subscribing wherever you get your podcasts.