Best Jerry Sullivan Podcasts (2025)

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2025 In Memoriam & 2026 Predictions with Noah Zeleznik 2:21:44

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5h ago2:21:44

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Noah as they take their annual look back at those figures in pop culture who passed away this year. And after reviewing who we lost, they predict who we will lose in 2026. Find out if the guys got any predictions correct and who they think will pass away next year. Do you agree w…

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The Night Before Christmas, read by Jerry Pulaski 4:44

15h ago4:44

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As a Christmas bonus, The Cigar Pulpit now presents "The Night Before Christmas" as read by Jerry Pulaski. Have a Merry Christmas! 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 grea…

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Episode 1685 - Christmas Reviews! 21:41

1d ago21:41

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Reviews: DC's I Saw Ma Hunkel Kissing Santa Claus, Spider-Man: Holiday Spectacular, Sanda, Disney's Hulu's Family Guy Hallmark Channel's Lifetime's Familiar Holiday Movie, Tinsel Town, A Very Jonas Christmas Movie, Shin Wooseok's Urban Fairy Tale: The Christmas Song - Part 1 & 2 Jimmy does his annual review of Christmas comics, TV and film. Wha…

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Festivus with Ed Sullivan (and guests!) 1:54:15

2d ago1:54:15

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Ed Sullivan to celebrate Festivus! The guys perform a feat of strength and smoke the World's Strongest Cigar and get into the airing of grievances. Find out what they're upset with and if any resolution can be found. And be on the lookout for special guests popping in to say hell…

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A report from Smoke This 2025! with Shawn Beaudry 1:28:42

7d ago1:28:42

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Parishioner Shawn Beaudry to hear all about his recent trip to Miami to attend the Smoke This event, put on by Sabor Havana. Shawn details his trip, some of the lounges he visited, food he ate, and what the event was like. He also covers a second event he went to at Smoke on the …

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Episode 1683 - Last Minute Gift Guide! 19:51

9d ago19:51

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We interrupt the Thought Bubble Festival coverage once more. This time for a last minute holiday gift guide! Jimmy gives out some good suggestions of what to buy for the nerd in your life. And if that nerd is you, then that's great too! From comics to merch to gift cards, he has some awesome ideas for you. So give it a listen and get shopping befor…

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Cigar Memories of 2025 with Mike Brinker 1:31:43

9d ago1:31:43

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Mike Brinker as they reflect back on just a few of the notable cigar memories they had over 2025. They think back over the moments where a cigar just hit perfectly, perhaps at an event or with a meal, where everything came together to create the best cigar experience. From there,…

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Nicaraguan cigars dodge a bullet.. for now 45:10

13d ago45:10

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick lights up a Villiger 1888 Nicaragua Churchill and discusses the latest as it pertains to Nicaraguan cigars and potential tariffs. While it appears the cigar industry may have dodged a bullet for now, Nick discusses why the manufacturers need to take notice of this and take action to prevent i…

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Would you swipe right for this cigar? 55:48

17d ago55:48

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studio, Nick fires up an Avalanche from Fuerte Y Libre cigars and discusses the idea of cigars having dating profiles. What would entice you to swipe right on a specific cigar if you saw one on a site like Tinder? What are you looking for in a cigar? Nick goes over a bit of it and gives some examples of we…

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Taking today off - Be back Tuesday! 0:50

21d ago0:50

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Listeners - Nick is taking today off from the normal schedule. Its been a very busy past two weeks, and while its been mostly all fun stuff, its been exhausting. So rather than half ass a show, Nick is taking today off and will be back on Tuesday, December 9. If you're not caught up on the show, it gives you a good opportunity to get up to date. Th…

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Nicaraguan Cigars and Battling Seasonal Depression 1:06:26

24d ago1:06:26

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

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Episode 1677 - TBubs Pause For Reviews! 25:38

24d ago25:38

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Reviews: DC KO #1/#2, DC/Marvel Batman/Deadpool #1, 1776 #1, Bat-Fam, Hazbin Hotel s2, Stranger Things vol 5, Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein, In Your Dreams, Zootopia 2 We interrupt all of the Thought Bubble Festival interview goodness to review some recent comics, TV, film, streaming. Let us know if you've checked any out and your thoughts on t…

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Creig Flessel & Fred Guardineer interview by David Armstrong 34:05

24d ago34:05

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David Armstrong interviewed Platinum and Golden Age great, Creig Flessel in 1998 on set at Long Island, New York about his early training in the Grand Central Art School, his entry into comic books in the mid 1930s with Vincent Sullivan on More Fun Comics for Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson's National Allied Publications, his covers for Detective C…

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Post Thanksgiving Ask the Pulpit 54:57

28d ago54:57

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick fires up a Camp Aladino Corona gorbusto and answers your questions in another edition of Ask the Pulpit. Nick takes calls about audiobooks, smoking in colder weather, cuts in Trey Mac's throat, and a suggestion for a way to enhance the show. Find out what Nick has been watching lately in the …

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Episode 1684 - Thought Bubble Festival: Barry Nugent! 48:41

29d ago48:41

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While on holiday in the UK, Jimmy also attended the Thought Bubble Festival comic convention. He got 19 interviews total. In this episode, you'll hear his chat with his good pal/fellow podcaster Barry Nugent. Barry talks about his work as a writer and founding/hosting the Geek Syndicate podcast (and its spin-offs). He and Jimmy talk about the first…

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Episode 1682 - Getting Musical w/ Emma Vieceli! 48:26

29d ago48:26

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While on holiday in the UK, Jimmy also attended the Thought Bubble Festival comic convention. He got 19 interviews total. He also visited friends on his way up to the convention. In this TBubs "adjacent" episode, you'll hear his interview with his friend Emma Vieceli. Emma couldn't attend the convention this year because she's been hard at work on …

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Episode 1681 - Thought Bubble Festival: Marc Ellerby! 32:05

29d ago32:05

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While on holiday in the UK, Jimmy also attended the Thought Bubble Festival comic convention. He got 19 interviews total. In this episode, you'll hear his interview with Marc Ellerby. Marc talks about his 10 years doing Rick and Morty comics, becoming a better artist and what's next. Come back over the next week to hear the rest and go back a few w…

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Episode 1680 - Thought Bubble Festival: Avery Hill Special 2 - Karenza Sparks/Sara Kenney! 51:59

29d ago51:59

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While on holiday in the UK, Jimmy also attended the Thought Bubble Festival comic convention. He got 19 interviews total. In this episode, you'll hear his talks with Karenza Sparks and Sara Kenney. Karenza chats about her grapic novel The Corus Wave, geology and her love of stamps. Sara discusses her book Acid Box, love of the 90s club scene and Wo…

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Episode 1679 - Thought Bubble Festival: Avery Hill Special - Donya Todd/Katriona Chapman! 44:47

29d ago44:47

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While on holiday in the UK, Jimmy also attended the Thought Bubble Festival comic convention. He got 19 interviews total. In this episode, you'll hear his chats with Donya Todd and Katriona Chapman. Donya talks about her incredible graphic novel The Witch's Egg, the use of color in her work and inspirations. Kat takes Jimmy on a walking tour of the…

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Episode 1678 - Thought Bubble Festival: Lucy Sullivan/Sarah Gordon/Paul Cornell! 32:04

29d ago32:04

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While on holiday in the UK, Jimmy also attended the Thought Bubble Festival comic convention. He got 19 interviews total. In this episode, you'll hear his talks with Lucy Sullivan, Sarah Gordon and Paul Cornell. Lucy talks about her involvement in the film The Thing with Feathers, her upcoming graphic novel and hanging w/ Cumberbatch. Sarah chats a…

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Episode 1676 - Thought Bubble Festival: SelfMadeHero Special - Abbigayle Bircham/Gareth Brookes! 35:15

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While on holiday in the UK, Jimmy also attended the Thought Bubble Festival comic convention. He got 19 interviews total. In this episode, you'll hear his talk with 2 cartoonists with books out from SelfMadeHero (SMH). Abbigayle Bircham talks about her art in My Dad Fights Demons, collaborating w/ her mentor, wanting her own animated show & more. G…

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Episode 1675 - Thought Bubble Festival: Jenna Cha/Lonnie Nadler! 37:29

1M ago37:29

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While on holiday in the UK, Jimmy also attended the Thought Bubble Festival comic convention. He got 19 interviews total. In this episode, you'll hear his talk with Jenna Cha and Lonnie Nadler. They chat about their comics meet cute, working together, The Sickness, horror faves & more. Come back over the next few weeks to hear all the amazing inter…

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Thanksgiving Cigar Pairings and Etiquette 1:28:10

1M ago1:28:10

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Mike Brinker as they talk about Thanksgiving! The guys discuss etiquette for smoking a cigar at a family member or friend's house. Learn all you need to know about how to enjoy a cigar on Thanksgiving, no matter where you are. From there they discuss Thanksgiving food and cigar p…

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Episode 1674 - Thought Bubble Festival: Mereida Fajardo! 26:32

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While on holiday in the UK, Jimmy also attended the Thought Bubble Festival comic convention. He got 19 interviews total. In this episode, you'll hear his talk with Mereida Fajardo. They chat about her incredibly designed online comic Keluarga Cable Ship Company, Zinezilla, other comic work, her upcoming residency & more. Come back over the next fe…

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Episode 1673 - Thought Bubble Festival: Si Spurrier! 19:37

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While on holiday in the UK, Jimmy also attended the Thought Bubble Festival comic convention. He got 19 interviews total. In this episode, you'll hear his talk with Si Spurrier. They chat about his run on THE FLASH, his "sweaty swamp thriller" THE VOICE SAID KILL, upcoming projects from Vertigo/DC/DSTLRY/Ignition Press and more. Come back over the …

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A truly Superb box pressed cigar 1:08:01

1M ago1:08:01

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Blackbird Cigars Owner Jonas Santana to discuss the new box pressed version of the Superb. The guys fire up the cigar and discuss some of the differences between it and its round counterpart. They also get into some of the various happenings in the cigar industry and Jonas's thou…

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Episode 1672 - Thought Bubble Festival: Philippa Rice! 26:30

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While on holiday in the UK, Jimmy also attended the Thought Bubble Festival comic convention. He got 19 interviews total. In this episode, you'll hear his talk with Phillipa Rice. They chat about her new prose novel Reignclowd Palace, online autobio comics, crochet, animation, creating art w/ her kids and more. Come back over the next few weeks to …

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Episode 1671 - Thought Bubble Festival: Recap! Interview w/ Rachael Smith! 43:02

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While on holiday in the UK, Jimmy also attended the Thought Bubble Festival comic convention. He got 19 interviews total and gives his recap of the whole show. Before arriving there, he visited his friend Rachael Smith in Manchester to have a lovely dinner and chat. They talked about her successful Kickstarter for Nap Comix, Who Killed Nessie?, aut…

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Gift ideas for Cigar Lovers 2025 1:43:02

1M ago1:43:02

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Mike Brinker to have the Pulpit's annual discussion about gift ideas for cigar smokers for the holidays. The guys fire up a selection of cigars from Aganorsa Leaf and get into all sorts of ideas for presents and give advice as to how to ask for what they want from their non-smoki…

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Episode 1670 - K-Pop Demon Hunters: HUNTR/X Don't Miss w/ Ejae/Rei Ami/Audrey Nuna! 17:09

1M ago17:09

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In a collaboration with Heidi MacDonald's The Beat & K-Comics Beat, Jimmy had the opportunity to interview the singing voices of HUNTR/X from the smash hit film KPOP DEMON HUNTERS. He had a brief 5 minute chat w/ Ejae (Rumi), Rei Ami (Zoey) and Audrey Nuna (Mira) about their Grammy nominations, hopes for the sequel, how music heals & more. Thank yo…

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How weather impacts your cigar smoking 1:01:54

1M ago1:01:54

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Studios, Nick lights up a West Tampa Red and discusses how changes in weather can impact your cigar smoking experience. We go over temperature and humidity and how the change from summer to autumn to winter can dramatically change the smoking experience. We also discuss a few factors that play into the experience …

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Episode 1669 - Thought Bubble: Interview w/ SelfMadeHero's Emma Hayley/Thought Bubble Festival Reviews! 35:38

1M ago35:38

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Reviews: Who Killed Nessie?, The Corus Wave, The Witch's Egg, Acid Box, The Voice Said Kill, Ah Rats, Secretly A Pigeon: A Seed-Sowing RPG, My Dad Fights Demons, The Compleat Angler: A Graphic Adaptation, Rick and Morty: Ricklemania. Jimmy records this from London and gives a preview of some of this weekend's Thought Bubble Festival interviews in h…

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Callers Give Thoughts on Cigar Reviews 1:17:56

2M ago1:17:56

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick takes listener calls in another Ask the Pulpit episode. You all called in and gave your thoughts on a recent episode where Nick discussed the cigar media and cigar reviews, and the media would do well to pay attention to your comments. Nick also discusses some breaking news, gives an update o…

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Crumbled crackers and Story Time with Trey Mac 1:32:03

2M ago1:32:03

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Aladino Sales Director Trey Mac Shipley to catch up and smoke the Aladino 85th Anniversary Reserva toro. The guys are mostly taking it easy catching up, hearing about some of Trey Mac's travel adventures. They discuss a recent issue with NyQuil and how it resulted in the oblitera…

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Episode 1668 - Top 3x4-1! 18:01

2M ago18:01

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Jimmy is way behind on recommending you all some awesome stuff to check out since there's been no Top 3 segment for awhile. He goes a little overboard and gives 11 suggestions! Comics, TV, streaming & film choices. Got anything you'd like to us to seek out? Let us know! www.comicnewsinsider.com

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Episode 1667 - More TV/Streaming Reviews! 25:55

2M ago25:55

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Reviews: Alice in Borderland s3, Alien: Earth s1, Gen V s2, Hazbin Hotel s2 premiere, Marvel Zombies s1, Star Wars: Visions s3, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon s3, Twisted Wonderland: The Animation premiere Jimmy does some catch-up reviews of TV and streaming as he's been a bit behind due to all the NYCC coverage. Have you seen any? Let us know …

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Trade and Tariff Problems Coming to Nicaragua? 1:02:49

2M ago1:02:49

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick fires up a Joya Black and dives into some big trouble on the horizon for the cigar industry, as the United States may impose some big tariff's and trade-related changes on Nicaragua. These changes could result in significantly higher prices and availability issues for many of the cigars we en…

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Joe Simon & Vincent Sullivan interview by David Armstrong 36:36

2M ago36:36

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David Armstrong interviewed Golden Age great, Joe Simon in 1998 on set at San Diego Comic Con about his entry into Hearst comic strips in the 1930s, comic books in Funnies Inc and becoming Timely/Marvel Comics' first editor, meeting Jack Kirby at Victor Fox comics, Wonder Comics with Will Eisner's Wonder Man, Eisner and Iger's split, creating Capta…

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Halloween Cigar Etiquette & Killer Monkeys 1:02:23

2M ago1:02:23

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick celebrates Halloween by firing up the World's Strongest Cigar and discussing some spooky stuff! First, we touch on Halloween cigar etiquette. You may be planning on firing up a cigar and enjoying it while handing out candy to trick or treaters. Nick goes over a few basic rules for that so you…

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Critiquing the Cigar Media and Cigar Reviews 1:11:04

2M ago1:11:04

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick potentially gets a bit controversial and expresses his thoughts on cigar media and cigar reviews. While firing up an HVC Hot Cake, Nick discusses some of the things about the cigar media that he both looks for and feels could use improvement. He also gives his thoughts on cigar reviews and as…

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More music troubles and listener calls 1:28:53

2M ago1:28:53

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is taking listener calls in another Ask the Pulpit episode. But first... there's more trouble with the intro music! Once Nick finishes raging about the music trouble, he fires up a Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne epicure and takes on your calls. We discuss cigars, my garage, podcasting, an…

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Nick visits Miami! 1:52:23

2M ago1:52:23

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick recounts his adventure in Miami last week. Nick flew down to meet with the team at Villiger Cigars and, in the process, see some amazing cigar shops in the Miami area. Nick actually sat down and spoke with the owner of Sabor Havana, George Valdez, about his shop, his bar expansion that should…

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Outcast Cigars with Jason Wood 49:42

2M ago49:42

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Jason Wood of Miami Cigar and Company to discuss their newest cigar line, Outcast Cigars. Nick fires up a robusto and the two discuss the blend, origin of the idea, and where Outcast fits well in the cigar market. We also discuss Miami Cigar and Company and its other offerings. F…

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Episode 1665 - NYCC: Kazimir Lee! 19:06

2M ago19:06

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Producer Joe was also at NYCC 2025 and had a chance to pick up a few interviews. In this episode Joe sat down with Kazimir Lee to hear about their debut graphic novel with Top Shelf Publishing, Low Orbit. www.comicnewsinsider.com

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Episode 1663 - NYCC: Jon Allen & Patch Notes Apparel 28:57

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Producer Joe was also at NYCC 2025 and had a chance to pick up a few interviews. In this episode you'll hear his interview with Jon Allen discussing his new release from Top Shelf publishing, The Well. Also, Joe talks with Derrick Rohlfing, who started a new line of RPG inspired clothing with his brother Phillip called Patch Notes Apparel. Come bac…

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Episode 1666 - NYCC: The Copenhagen Test w/ Simu Liu/Thomas Brandon (co-showrunner)/Jennifer Yale (co-showrunner)! 26:20

2M ago26:20

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At New York Comic Con, Jimmy attended the press room for the upcoming Peacock spy thriller THE COPENHAGEN ROOM. Initially, he and the 3 other press folks were chatting with creator/co-showrunner Thomas Brandon and co-showrunner Jennifer Yale. They talked what the show will entail, how it came together, is anyone in the show trustworthy, the intrica…

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Episode 1664 - NYCC: David Wondrich! 28:04

2M ago28:04

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At New York Comic Con, Jimmy talked to cocktail/bar historian, drinks columnist and former English professor David Wondrich about writing his first graphic novel THE COMIC BOOK HISTORY OF THE COCKTAIL. They discussed his other books, teaching, the origin of the word "cocktail", famous bartenders, where many cocktails started, modern bartending, les…

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Episode 1662 - NYCC: Colleen AF Venable! 45:12

2M ago45:12

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At New York Comic Con, Jimmy talked to friend Colleen AF Venable in a wild off the rails conversation about her work on JUNIE B. JONES, KATIE THE CATSITTER, adapting work, babysitting, why she is most like Junie B., church, being a bratty kid and more. And trust me, you must hear the story of her youth when she high-fived a Jesus statue and the res…

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Episode 1661 - NYCC: Jeremy Haun! 20:54

2M ago20:54

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At New York Comic Con, Jimmy talked to Jeremy Haun about his role at Ignition Press, his comics with them MURDER PODCAST and THE BEAUTY, the TV show, his youtube podcast, making cocktails, writing vs drawing, fave horror films and more. Come back over the next few weeks to hear all of the great interviews Jimmy and Producer Joe got at NYCC! www.com…

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Episode 1660 - NYCC: Rob Liefeld! 35:44

2M ago35:44

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At New York Comic Con, Jimmy had a chance to sit down with legendary comic creator Rob Liefeld. They talked about YOUNGBLOOD coming back, livestreaming, his podcast ROBSERVATIONS, founding Image, his famous Levi's commercial, proposing to his wife in comic book form, Deadpool, favorite comics, Alan Moore and so much more. Rob's enthusiasm and love …