Prime Time Jukebox Episode 112: Albums That Grew On Us
Some of us have been down the road: namely, we pick up an album and it simply doesn’t click. However somehow along the way, the album grows on us, and in some cases it goes on a road to greatness in our personal collections. Tonight, Dave and Coop talk about albums that grew on them – and the stories behind how that happened.
In this episode, Dave smokes the Espinosa Murcielago de Oro and Coop smokes the E.P. Carrillo Allegiance Sidekick
As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:
In what has now become somewhat of a tradition on Special Edition, we will do a cigar show while the 2021 Election Results come in.
There are four races we are going to keep an eye on: New Jersey Gubernatorial Race, Virginia Gubernatorial Race, the New York City Mayoral Race, and Bobby Valentine’s quest to become Mayor of Stamford, Connecticut. We will keep the politics at the door, and focus on the results.
We also will do a segment on Wedding Cigars, and we will pay homage to the career of Gabriel Alvarez.
References
Heroic Dog Gets Award for Saving Over 100 Koalas From Australia’s Bushfire: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/dog-gets-award-for-rescuing-koalas/
Luke Bryan helps fan change a flat tire in rural Tennessee: https://www.today.com/popculture/luke-bryan-helps-fan-change-flat-tire-rural-tennessee-t236218
From the 2021 PCA Trade Show, we talk to Desiree Sylver of Drunk Chicken Cigars
Drunk Chicken Cigars is a company founded by Desiree Sylver who is based in Washington, DC, and has a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership. Sylver and her fiancé were cigar enthusiasts who took a trip to Florida, and stumbled upon a group of cigar rollers who they asked to make some cigars for them. They commissioned five different blends for their personal consumption but eventually made the decision to take the company national. As for the name of the company, it stems from the chicken farm that Sylver owns. At the 2021 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Sylver would not only showcase these five blends on the national stage, but also introduce a sixth blend known as the Egg-Treme.
References
PCA 2021 Report: Drunk Chicken Cigars: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-kQ4
On Episode 86. we look back and reflect on the careers and contributions of many artists who passed away in 2022.
We will also touch base on New Year’s Eve celebrations and Dave’s Top 50 and OOPS list.
On this show, Dave smokes the Sin Compromiso Paladin de Saka by Dunbarton Tobacco and Will smokes the Tatuaje Escasos Regios.
As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:
Full Episode 86 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2IwRUKUMHZMjgljh4YpZwJ?si=2a1641c55e5642ad
Dave’s Top 50: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0n4IpPrhFWHtodJ7AttXDb?si=e4fc0d7441104e20
References
Prime Time Jukebox Episode 85: 2022 – The Year in Music (for more information on Dave's Top 50): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8d1wJZ6Tjng
OOPS! 50 of 2002: #35 – 31 / Hyper-Pop, An Indie Super Duo and Nashville: https://cigarjukebox.com/2023/01/09/oops-50-of-2002-35-31-hyper-pop-an-indie-super-duo-and-nashville/
OOPS! 50 of 2022: #40 – 36 / Irish Guitar Rock, Hip Hop Turned up to 11 and A Gift from Australia: https://cigarjukebox.com/2023/01/06/oops-50-of-2022-40-36-irish-guitar-rock-hip-hop-turned-up-to-11-and-a-gift-from-australia/
OOPS! 50 of 2022: #45 – 41 / Reinventing 60s Pop, Sonic Embers and Sexy R&B: https://cigarjukebox.com/2023/01/04/oops-50-of-2022-45-41-reinventing-60s-pop-sonic-embers-and-sexy-rb/
OOPS! 50 of 2022: #50 – 46 / New South Music, A Broken Heart and a Gorilla: https://cigarjukebox.com/2023/01/02/oops-50-of-2022-50-46-new-south-music-a-broken-heart-and-a-gorilla/
Miley Cyrus & Dolly Parton Sing "Wrecking Ball" & "I Will Always Love You" | Miley’s New Year’s Eve: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEdAFDl_2g4
Duran Duran - Medley * Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve (Dec 31, 2022): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf1G9OIkLEo
Developing Palates: Team Cigar Review: ACE Prime Maria Lucia: https://developingpalates.com/reviews/cigar-reviews/team-cigar-review-ace-prime-maria-lucia/
SPINGangsta Boo, Three 6 Mafia Rapper, Dies at 43: https://www.spin.com/2023/01/gangsta-boo-dies-at-43/:
Fred White, Earth, Wind & Fire Drummer, Dies At 67: https://www.spin.com/2023/01/fred-white-earth-wind-fire-drummer-dies-at-67/
Anita Pointer, The Pointer Sisters Singer, Dies At 74: https://www.spin.com/2023/01/anita-pointer-the-pointer-sister-dead-74/
Philip Glass: Glassworks: https://open.spotify.com/album/1My9AZY0XBwVwwy1DDVSQS?si=pbJBBkrqRgut58hdQPt3hQ
Every year at the Trade Show, Dapper Cigar Company proves to be one of the most active booths at the Trade Show. Owner Ian Reith always seems to have something for everyone and 2022 was no exception. This year there is a whole new mixed filler, economy cigar offering, a new blend under the Desvalido line, and a line extension and rebranding of the El Borracho line.
PCA 2022 Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-nxR
From the 2021 PCA Trade Show, we talk to Leanor Abzaradel of Platinum Nova.
One of the booths our team was particularly excited to visit at the 2021 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show was Platinum Nova. Based in Delray Beach, Florida, Platinum Nova is not new to the cigar scene, but in the past couple of years has been making some noise in the cigar industry. Platinum Nova is a company that produces its cigars out of its own factory in the Dominican Republic, but 2021 would be an exciting year as the company would introduce its first two Nicaraguan offerings. One of those Nicaraguan offerings would be a cigar that would be part of the PCA Exclusive Series.
PCA 2021 Report: Platinum Nova: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-kLJ
On Episode 78 of Prime Time Jukebox, Coop and Dave look at Track Ones – the first track on a LP, Cassette, CD, or stream playlist. Coop and Dave will look at what makes a good Track One and discuss some of their favorite ones.
Plus we cover a wide array of both music and cigar news.
For this show, Dave smokes the Undercrown 10 Corona Viva and Coop smokes the Aladino Cameroon Queens Perfecto.
As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:
Full Episode 78 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1NxqsnV40QPhRVLpKd8JAj?si=175d557e071b40b8&nd=1
References
Dolly Parton's Pet Clothes: https://www.npr.org/2022/09/01/1120457146/dolly-parton-launches-a-pet-clothing-and-accessories-line
Taylor Swift Midnights Album Announced: https://variety.com/2022/music/news/taylor-swift-announces-all-new-album-for-fall-2022-1235352890/
Lamont Dozier Passes Away: https://www.npr.org/2022/08/09/1116472786/lamont-dozier-motown-died
Shane Hawkins Performs My Hero: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2KnD7sfpoA
Cigar Coop PCA Coverage Concludes: https://www.cigarbigboard.com/
Team Cigar Review: El Artista Big Papi Firecracker: https://developingpalates.com/reviews/cigar-reviews/team-cigar-review-el-artista-big-papi-firecracker/
Team Cigar Review: Matilde Limited Exposure No. 2: https://developingpalates.com/reviews/cigar-reviews/team-cigar-review-matilde-limited-exposure-no-2/
Bob Marley: Natty Dread: https://open.spotify.com/album/1d8lF3nZpEIFeEbWmAt9Ey?si=LbXv-jiST2meSGuWSBQ-Ww
Tonight Special Edition is back from PCA, and tonight we are proud to welcome our special guest, Omar de Frias. Omar came into the Trade Show with an unusual project known as the ViceVersa – a cigar that could be smoked from both ends. We will dive into this project and catch up on all things Fratello.
Plus we have our Presidents and Great Things are Happening Here segment as well as another special Saint Luis Rey giveaway from Tabacalera USA.
References
Tour de France 2022: Jonas Vingegaard wins stage 18: https://www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/tour-de-france-2022-jonas-vingegaard-wins-stage-18-on-hautacam-to-increase-gap-to-tadej-pogacar-in-second-place
She Lost Her Hair Battling a Brain Tumor. Her Son Grew His Hair out to Make Her a Wig: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/son-grows-hair-out-to-make-wig-for-mom-with-cancer/
25-Year-Old Runs into Burning Home and Saves 5 Kids–Gets Rewarded With $500K and ‘New Lease on Life’: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/25-year-old-runs-into-burning-home-and-saves-5-kids-indiana/
Global Premium Cigars, maker of the 1502 brand of cigars, is celebrating its eleventh anniversary. For as long as I have been covering Global Premium Cigars and 1502, they have been the staple of the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. It's also great connecting with Enrique Sánchez Icaza, the dynamic CEO and creative force behind 1502. While the 2022 Premium Cigar Association was all about the tenth anniversary, the company this year would introduce an innovative solution around merchandising that is geared to both retailers and consumers.
Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-qbS
On Episode 248, it’s a World Series edition as welcome Micky Pegg of All Saints Cigars as our special guest. This show will be on as the Astros and Phillies battle it in game 5 of the 2022 World Series.
This episode was not planned out like this as we scheduled this show a few weeks ago. There wasn’t supposed to even be a game tonight, but Mother Nature had other ideas. By luck, we happened to book Philadelphia’s own Micky Pegg as the special guest. While we will talk All Saints, I’m sure we will be following the happenings of Game 5. Plus Micky’s beloved (and currently undefeated) Philadelphia Eagles have a Thursday night game.
Plus we will have our Cattle Baron, Alec Bradley Live True, and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segments!