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Cigar HacksEpisode 177: I Swear – Local Spotlight: Cloud Lounge; Salem, NHWe swear in (or at) our newest Hack, but not before he goes through a gaultlet of questions. The Hidden Herf is a split desision, but still overall it’s a decent smoke. Comedy Chris returns to lighten up the show.
Local Spotlight – Cloud Lounge; Salem, NH
Controversy Corner – Prepare to have your questions canceled
Hidden Herf 177
2021-04-051h 08Cigar Hacks PodcastEpisode 177: I Swear – Local Spotlight: Cloud Lounge; Salem, NHWe swear in (or at) our newest Hack, but not before he goes through a gaultlet of questions. The Hidden Herf is a split desision, but still overall it’s a decent smoke. Comedy Chris returns to lighten up the show.
Local Spotlight – Cloud Lounge; Salem, NH
Controversy Corner – Prepare to have your questions canceled
Hidden Herf 177
2021-04-051h 08Cigar HacksEpisode 176: The Scarlet Knight – Local Spotlight: Greek Night, The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MAA regular listener wants to see how we do the show, so we drag him right into the episode. Taco Steve and Dommie the Dominator are back. The mail bag is full. The Taco does it again; using the clues, he nails the Hidden Herf. A few new words are coined during the current events. It’s lot of laughs and as usual a fun time while smoking cigars.
Local Spotlight – Greek Night, The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA
Controversy Corner – Ever Given in the Suez Canal
Hidden Herf 176
2021-03-291h 06Cigar Hacks PodcastEpisode 176: The Scarlet Knight – Local Spotlight: Greek Night, The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MAA regular listener wants to see how we do the show, so we drag him right into the episode. Taco Steve and Dommie the Dominator are back. The mail bag is full. The Taco does it again; using the clues, he nails the Hidden Herf. A few new words are coined during the current events. It’s lot of laughs and as usual a fun time while smoking cigars.
Local Spotlight – Greek Night, The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA
Controversy Corner – Ever Given in the Suez Canal
Hidden Herf 176
2021-03-291h 06Cigar Hacks PodcastEpisode 175: Cigars, Bars, and Cars – Local Spotlight: The smoking bus, Cigars R Us; Danvers, MAIt’s just like hanging out in the local lounge for this episode. The Baroness is reunited with the impact driver. Paige sets us up with an interesting Hidden Herf that takes a while to figure out. The Reverend steps out for a few moments.
Local Spotlight – The smoking bus, Cigars R Us; Danvers, MA
Controversy Corner – The Boston Strangler
Hidden Herf 175
2021-03-221h 04Cigar HacksEpisode 175: Cigars, Bars, and Cars – Local Spotlight: The smoking bus, Cigars R Us; Danvers, MAIt’s just like hanging out in the local lounge for this episode. The Baroness is reunited with the impact driver. Paige sets us up with an interesting Hidden Herf that takes a while to figure out. The Reverend steps out for a few moments.
Local Spotlight – The smoking bus, Cigars R Us; Danvers, MA
Controversy Corner – The Boston Strangler
Hidden Herf 175
2021-03-221h 04Cigar HacksEpisode 174: Steve Saka of DT&T – Local Spotlight: Twins Smoke Shop; Hooksett, NHWe are joined by Steve Saka, Cindy Saka and Casey of the Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust team at the Twins Hookset lounge. Steve gives us some interesting insight into DT&T world. Pastor Padron (Dan) is our lounge host and tells us about the shop and his first year managing this location. We have the usual bundle of laughs with a cast of thousands. See Episode 116 from Feb. 3rd, 2020 to hear the DT&T Ladies episode for some backstories.
Local Spotlight – Twins Smoke Shop; Hooksett, NH
Controversy Corner – Mold vs. Plume revisited; Silver prices on the...2021-03-151h 48Cigar Hacks PodcastEpisode 174: Steve Saka of DT&T – Local Spotlight: Twins Smoke Shop; Hooksett, NHWe are joined by Steve Saka, Cindy Saka and Casey of the Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust team at the Twins Hookset lounge. Steve gives us some interesting insight into DT&T world. Pastor Padron (Dan) is our lounge host and tells us about the shop and his first year managing this location. We have the usual bundle of laughs with a cast of thousands. See Episode 116 from Feb. 3rd, 2020 to hear the DT&T Ladies episode for some backstories.
Local Spotlight – Twins Smoke Shop; Hooksett, NH
Controversy Corner – Mold vs. Plume revisited; Silver prices on the...2021-03-151h 48Cigar HacksEpisode 173: Pathogina – Local Spotlight: March Madness at Two Guys, Salem, NHNurse Rick and The Reverend Harvey team up to peg the Hidden Herf right out of the gate. Harvey receives a challenge coin. Ludwig writes in from across the pond. We talk about drifting cars on slippery roads. Paige asks why she has such a lousy nickname, so we give her an even worse nickname. … Continue reading "Episode 173: Pathogina – Local Spotlight: March Madness at Two Guys, Salem, NH"2021-03-081h 01Cigar Hacks PodcastEpisode 173: Pathogina – Local Spotlight: March Madness at Two Guys, Salem, NHNurse Rick and The Reverend Harvey team up to peg the Hidden Herf right out of the gate. Harvey receives a challenge coin. Ludwig writes in from across the pond. We talk about drifting cars on slippery roads. Paige asks why she has such a lousy nickname, so we give her an even worse nickname. … Continue reading "Episode 173: Pathogina – Local Spotlight: March Madness at Two Guys, Salem, NH"2021-03-081h 01Cigar HacksEpisode 172: Salty Dew – Local Spotlight: World Famous Cigar Bar; Ft. Meyers, FLWe are joined by The “Salty” Stephanie (Mrs. Bastard) for some fun and “MotherLovinCoffee”. The Mail bag is full of items and The Reverend Harvey is in rare form with “The Dew” podcast juice recipe. Some of the panel think they know the Hidden Herf just by looking at it but everyone is stumped.
Local Spotlight – World Famous Cigar Bar; Ft. Meyers, FL
Controversy Corner – The Fed
Hidden Herf 172 / World Famous Cigar Bar; Ft. Meyers, FL
2021-03-011h 10Cigar Hacks PodcastEpisode 172: Salty Dew – Local Spotlight: World Famous Cigar Bar; Ft. Meyers, FLWe are joined by The “Salty” Stephanie (Mrs. Bastard) for some fun and “MotherLovinCoffee”. The Mail bag is full of items and The Reverend Harvey is in rare form with “The Dew” podcast juice recipe. Some of the panel think they know the Hidden Herf just by looking at it but everyone is stumped.
Local Spotlight – World Famous Cigar Bar; Ft. Meyers, FL
Controversy Corner – The Fed
Hidden Herf 172 / World Famous Cigar Bar; Ft. Meyers, FL
2021-03-011h 10Cigar HacksEpisode 171: In Hot Water – Local Spotlight: Cigar Life; Lakeland, FLDirect from a hot tub at the Holiday Inn in Jacksonville, FL, it’s Nurse Rick on the remote. He gives us a view into the Florida cigar scene while traveling around the state on college tours. This week we hear about his visit to Cigar Life in Lakeland. We answer a question e-mailed in by Nick from RI about higher priced cigars. Our Hidden Herf is another well-aged beauty with a yellowed cellophane.
Local Spotlight – Cigar Life; Lakeland, FL
Controversy Corner – The Texas Power Grid
Hidden Herf 171
2021-02-221h 01Cigar Hacks PodcastEpisode 171: In Hot Water – Local Spotlight: Cigar Life; Lakeland, FLDirect from a hot tub at the Holiday Inn in Jacksonville, FL, it’s Nurse Rick on the remote. He gives us a view into the Florida cigar scene while traveling around the state on college tours. This week we hear about his visit to Cigar Life in Lakeland. We answer a question e-mailed in by Nick from RI about higher priced cigars. Our Hidden Herf is another well-aged beauty with a yellowed cellophane.
Local Spotlight – Cigar Life; Lakeland, FL
Controversy Corner – The Texas Power Grid
Hidden Herf 171
2021-02-221h 01Cigar HacksEpisode 170: The Hookah Queen – Local Spotlight: Elie’s Smoking lounge; Nashua, NHIt’s been a couple months since we’ve done an in-lounge episode and years since we’ve recorded in a cigar and hookah lounge. Jocelyn gives us a refresher course on hookahs. Nurse Rick brings in a Hidden Herf that, after a few hints, we get close to guessing the brand. Elie and Jocelyn tell us their story about starting Elie’s Smoking Lounge.
Local Spotlight – Elie’s Smoking lounge; Nashua, NH
Controversy Corner – The Superbowl
Hidden Herf 170
2021-02-151h 04Cigar Hacks PodcastEpisode 170: The Hookah Queen – Local Spotlight: Elie’s Smoking lounge; Nashua, NHIt’s been a couple months since we’ve done an in-lounge episode and years since we’ve recorded in a cigar and hookah lounge. Jocelyn gives us a refresher course on hookahs. Nurse Rick brings in a Hidden Herf that, after a few hints, we get close to guessing the brand. Elie and Jocelyn tell us their story about starting Elie’s Smoking Lounge.
Local Spotlight – Elie’s Smoking lounge; Nashua, NH
Controversy Corner – The Superbowl
Hidden Herf 170
2021-02-151h 04Cigar HacksEpisode 169: Hackapalooza 3.0 Part 2 – Local Spotlight: Cloud Lounge; Salem, NHHackapalooza weekend is now just a memory, we recap all the activities since the last episode. The Hidden Herf turns out to be a mixed bag because it’s a bit strong for most of the panel. Of course, no one comes close to guessing what it is. We “swear” in the newest member of the Hacks.
Local Spotlight – Cloud Lounge; Salem, NH
Controversy Corner – The Lindell Video
Hidden Herf 169
2021-02-081h 12Cigar Hacks PodcastEpisode 169: Hackapalooza 3.0 Part 2 – Local Spotlight: Cloud Lounge; Salem, NHHackapalooza weekend is now just a memory, we recap all the activities since the last episode. The Hidden Herf turns out to be a mixed bag because it’s a bit strong for most of the panel. Of course, no one comes close to guessing what it is. We “swear” in the newest member of the Hacks.
Local Spotlight – Cloud Lounge; Salem, NH
Controversy Corner – The Lindell Video
Hidden Herf 169
2021-02-081h 12Cigar HacksEpisode 168: Hackapalooza 3.0 Part 1 – Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MAIt’s night one of The Third Annual Hackapalooza (A.K.A. The RetroHack Spectacular), we’ve taken the out-of-town visitors to their first stop of the weekend. There are four additional lounges on the schedule over the next two days. We cover the day’s events and preview what’s planned. The Hidden Herf is an aged gem that garners a respectable rating from the entire cast of Hacks.
Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA
Controversy Corner – Vietnam, then and now – The Hanoi Commitment by James A Mulligan
Hidden Herf 168 / The Book
2021-02-011h 14Cigar Hacks PodcastEpisode 168: Hackapalooza 3.0 Part 1 – Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MAIt’s night one of The Third Annual Hackapalooza (A.K.A. The RetroHack Spectacular), we’ve taken the out-of-town visitors to their first stop of the weekend. There are four additional lounges on the schedule over the next two days. We cover the day’s events and preview what’s planned. The Hidden Herf is an aged gem that garners a respectable rating from the entire cast of Hacks.
Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA
Controversy Corner – Vietnam, then and now – The Hanoi Commitment by James A Mulligan
Hidden Herf 168 / The Book
2021-02-011h 14Cigar Hacks PodcastEpisode 167: Riff-Raff and Ballers – Local Spotlight: Smoke & Flame; Pelham, NHGetting spun up for Hackapalooza we smoke a great Hidden Herf that moves right to the top of the ratings list. We have a mystery guest in the audience who comes bearing gifts for the upcoming festivities.
Local Spotlight – Smoke & Flame; Pelham, NH
Controversy Corner – Planet X
Hidden Herf 167 / Smoke & Flame
Where’s Bernie?
2021-01-251h 06Cigar HacksEpisode 167: Riff-Raff and Ballers – Local Spotlight: Smoke & Flame; Pelham, NHGetting spun up for Hackapalooza we smoke a great Hidden Herf that moves right to the top of the ratings list. We have a mystery guest in the audience who comes bearing gifts for the upcoming festivities.
Local Spotlight – Smoke & Flame; Pelham, NH
Controversy Corner – Planet X
Hidden Herf 167 / Smoke & Flame
Where’s Bernie?
2021-01-251h 06Cigar Hacks PodcastEpisode 166: Two in a Row – Local Spotlight: Cuban Crafters; Miami, FLHop Tarts in Scranton! Lots of news and items from the mail bag. The Reverend Harvey and Nurse Rick try out the double recliner. The Caballero is on a roll and goes for two in a row out of the gate with the Hidden Herf, this time the shape and appearance of the cigar was the give away. Current events are starting up again after the holidays. It’s the usual fun time with the same panel of Hacks as last episode.
Local Spotlight – Cuban Crafters; Miami, FL
Controversy Corner – Paper vs. hard currency.
Hidd...2021-01-181h 17Cigar HacksEpisode 166: Two in a Row – Local Spotlight: Cuban Crafters; Miami, FLHop Tarts in Scranton! Lots of news and items from the mail bag. The Reverend Harvey and Nurse Rick try out the double recliner. The Caballero is on a roll and goes for two in a row out of the gate with the Hidden Herf, this time the shape and appearance of the cigar was the give away. Current events are starting up again after the holidays. It’s the usual fun time with the same panel of Hacks as last episode.
Local Spotlight – Cuban Crafters; Miami, FL
Controversy Corner – Paper vs. hard currency.
Hidd...2021-01-181h 17Cigar Hacks PodcastEpisode 165: Hey Ernie, Welcome to Venezuela – Local Spotlight: Eli’s Smoking Lounge; Nashua, NHWe have the Kracken Spiced Podcast Juice this week. Voice mail etiquette. The Caballero pegs the Hidden Herf after just a couple clues. We interview Gil and he tells us about his travels to some cigar related video shoots. See FB and GilVideosVisual.com for samples of Gil’s work. We go into more detail on the NH regulations related to Cigar Bars. We discuss some Hackapalooza planning topics. Did we mention Ernie?
Local Spotlight – Eli’s Smoking Lounge; Nashua, NH
Controversy Corner – On the ground at the top of the steps.
Hidden Herf 165...2021-01-111h 21Cigar HacksEpisode 165: Hey Ernie, Welcome to Venezuela – Local Spotlight: Eli’s Smoking Lounge; Nashua, NHWe have the Kracken Spiced Podcast Juice this week. Voice mail etiquette. The Caballero pegs the Hidden Herf after just a couple clues. We interview Gil and he tells us about his travels to some cigar related video shoots. See FB and GilVideosVisual.com for samples of Gil’s work. We go into more detail on the NH regulations related to Cigar Bars. We discuss some Hackapalooza planning topics. Did we mention Ernie?
Local Spotlight – Eli’s Smoking Lounge; Nashua, NH
Controversy Corner – On the ground at the top of the steps.
Hidden Herf 165...2021-01-111h 21Cigar HacksEpisode 164: The Hackie Awards Special 2020 – Local Spotlight: Utopia Lounge; Plaistow NHIt’s the 2020 Hackie Awards direct from Can’t Connect Conneticut. The Hidden Herf is picked off early by The reverend Harvey and Nurse Rick with a couple of lucky guesses. We learn about six new or restarting cigar lounges in the area and cover the NH regulations related to Cigar Bars.
Local Spotlight – Utopia Lounge; Plaistow NH
Controversy Corner – The Stock Market Ponzi Scheme
Hidden Herf 164 / Erik’s Hackie 2020
Utopia Lounge
2021-01-041h 23Cigar Hacks PodcastEpisode 164: The Hackie Awards Special 2020 – Local Spotlight: Utopia Lounge; Plaistow NHIt’s the 2020 Hackie Awards direct from Can’t Connect Conneticut. The Hidden Herf is picked off early by The reverend Harvey and Nurse Rick with a couple of lucky guesses. We learn about six new or restarting cigar lounges in the area and cover the NH regulations related to Cigar Bars.
Local Spotlight – Utopia Lounge; Plaistow NH
Controversy Corner – The Stock Market Ponzi Scheme
Hidden Herf 164 / Erik’s Hackie 2020
Utopia Lounge
2021-01-041h 23Cigar Hacks PodcastEpisode 163: Christmas Eve Eve – Local Spotlight: A Shack Christmas; Rowley MAIt’s the Christmas episode so we do something different with the Hidden Herf and have a head-to-head blind cigar review with holiday gifts from a couple of our fans. There’s a mailbag segment with messages from some of the listeners.
Local Spotlight – A Shack Christmas; Rowley MA
Controversy Corner – The original Ponzi Scheme
Hidden Herf 163 / Ponzi Items
2020-12-281h 20Cigar HacksEpisode 163: Christmas Eve Eve – Local Spotlight: A Shack Christmas; Rowley MAIt’s the Christmas episode so we do something different with the Hidden Herf and have a head-to-head blind cigar review with holiday gifts from a couple of our fans. There’s a mailbag segment with messages from some of the listeners.
Local Spotlight – A Shack Christmas; Rowley MA
Controversy Corner – The original Ponzi Scheme
Hidden Herf 163 / Ponzi Items
2020-12-281h 20Cigar Hacks PodcastEpisode 162: A Visit with Santa – Local Spotlight: Two Guys Smoke Shop; Seabrook, NHThe Hacks take the Oscuro III out for it’s maiden podcast voyage to the Christmas Party at Two Guys in Seabrook, NH. We run into Jim “The Price is Right” from CLE Cigars and Santa himself! We pull in Mr. Bojimbles and few folks from the lounge throughout the show.
Local Spotlight – Two Guys Smoke Shop; Seabrook, NH
Conspiracy Corner – The Lottery and Cardboard Crack
Hidden Herf 162 / Two Guys, Seabrook
2020-12-211h 20Cigar HacksEpisode 162: A Visit with Santa – Local Spotlight: Two Guys Smoke Shop; Seabrook, NHThe Hacks take the Oscuro III out for it’s maiden podcast voyage to the Christmas Party at Two Guys in Seabrook, NH. We run into Jim “The Price is Right” from CLE Cigars and Santa himself! We pull in Mr. Bojimbles and few folks from the lounge throughout the show.
Local Spotlight – Two Guys Smoke Shop; Seabrook, NH
Conspiracy Corner – The Lottery and Cardboard Crack
Hidden Herf 162 / Two Guys, Seabrook
2020-12-211h 20Cigar Hacks PodcastEpisode 161: Pasto Resisto w/Hidden Herf Pot-Luck – Local Spotlight: Football at the Tobacco Shack; Rowley MADue to a screw-up on behalf of the production staff we have a Hidden Herf Pot Luck where each panelist smokes a different blind cigar. Comedy Chris calls in on the remote from Jake’s Place. It’s someone’s birthday on Hanukkah, guess who. We talk a little history of gas prices. The Reverend Harvey coins a new term. Limos, Limos, Limos…
Local Spotlight – Football at the Tobacco Shack; Rowley MA
Conspiracy Corner – ESP(N) and the power of the mind.
Hidden Herf Pot Luck
2020-12-141h 17Cigar HacksEpisode 161: Pasto Resisto w/Hidden Herf Pot-Luck – Local Spotlight: Football at the Tobacco Shack; Rowley MADue to a screw-up on behalf of the production staff we have a Hidden Herf Pot Luck where each panelist smokes a different blind cigar. Comedy Chris calls in on the remote from Jake’s Place. It’s someone’s birthday on Hanukkah, guess who. We talk a little history of gas prices. The Reverend Harvey coins a new term. Limos, Limos, Limos…
Local Spotlight – Football at the Tobacco Shack; Rowley MA
Conspiracy Corner – ESP(N) and the power of the mind.
Hidden Herf Pot Luck
2020-12-141h 17Cigar Hacks PodcastEpisode 160: The Yule Log, Maybe – Local Spotlight: Don Kiki; Daytona Beach, FLGringo Stah is on the remote direct from The Don Kiki Cigar Lounge in Daytona, FL. The Hidden Herf is a bit of a dud, but we have a good time chatting with The Gringo while Harvey butchers a few words during Current Events.
Local Spotlight – Don Kiki Cigar Superstore; Daytona Beach, FL
Conspiracy Corner – JFK Jr. Sting
Hidden Herf
2020-12-071h 05Cigar HacksEpisode 160: The Yule Log, Maybe – Local Spotlight: Don Kiki; Daytona Beach, FLGringo Stah is on the remote direct from The Don Kiki Cigar Lounge in Daytona, FL. The Hidden Herf is a bit of a dud, but we have a good time chatting with The Gringo while Harvey butchers a few words during Current Events.
Local Spotlight – Don Kiki Cigar Superstore; Daytona Beach, FL
Conspiracy Corner – JFK Jr. Sting
Hidden Herf
2020-12-071h 05Cigar Hacks PodcastEpisode 159: Mike T. is Bringing the Heat – Local Spotlight: Castro’s Back Room; Bedford, NHWe meet a couple of unexpected guests in the lounge and they join us for a surprise episode, sometimes these surprises make for the best episodes. JoJo Mo drops in from afar. The Hidden Herf is a recent release and it gets high marks from the panel. We learn a lot about Etiquette Cigars in Laconia, NH.
Local Spotlight – Castro’s Back Room; Bedford, NH
Conspiracy Corner – The Sting Continues
Hidden Herf / Castro’s Bedford
2020-11-301h 08Cigar HacksEpisode 159: Mike T. is Bringing the Heat – Local Spotlight: Castro’s Back Room; Bedford, NHWe meet a couple of unexpected guests in the lounge and they join us for a surprise episode, sometimes these surprises make for the best episodes. JoJo Mo drops in from afar. The Hidden Herf is a recent release and it gets high marks from the panel. We learn a lot about Etiquette Cigars in Laconia, NH.
Local Spotlight – Castro’s Back Room; Bedford, NH
Conspiracy Corner – The Sting Continues
Hidden Herf / Castro’s Bedford
2020-11-301h 08Cigar HacksEpisode 158: Tasers with Mike the Cop – Local Spotlight: Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MAIt’s back to The Shack for the postponed Rocky Patel event w/Mike the Cop. We are just about at “Shack Capacity” with a the group spread out across the lounge this week. Nurse Rick is in quarantine because of a “close contact” and calls in on the remote. We smoke a special Rocky Patel cigar with a bit of history, it’s well received by the panel. Harvey puts a taser on his Christmas list.
Local Spotlight – Rocky Patel event at The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA
Conspiracy Corner – Vaccines and off-shore vote counting servers
H...2020-11-231h 08Cigar Hacks PodcastEpisode 158: Tasers with Mike the Cop – Local Spotlight: Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MAIt’s back to The Shack for the postponed Rocky Patel event w/Mike the Cop. We are just about at “Shack Capacity” with a the group spread out across the lounge this week. Nurse Rick is in quarantine because of a “close contact” and calls in on the remote. We smoke a special Rocky Patel cigar with a bit of history, it’s well received by the panel. Harvey puts a taser on his Christmas list.
Local Spotlight – Rocky Patel event at The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA
Conspiracy Corner – Vaccines and off-shore vote counting servers
H...2020-11-231h 08Cigar Hacks PodcastEpisode 157: 3rd Anniversary – Hammer & Sickle and the Masters – Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar Co.; Plaistow, NHIt’s our 3rd anniversary and we are at the Masters Event in Plaistow with Erik Wentworth of Hammer & Sickle Cigars. Back at home-base and recording on a Saturday afternoon, we had quite a turn out. I don’t know how we manage to have a dozen people on, but somehow it works. We do our usual anniversary Hidden Herf Pot Luck with the extra cigars from the past year.
Local Spotlight – The Masters Event at Plaistow Cigar Co.; Plaistow, NH
Conspiracy Corner – The Hammer and the Scorecard
Hidden Herf Pot Luck
2020-11-161h 11Cigar HacksEpisode 157: 3rd Anniversary – Hammer & Sickle and the Masters – Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar Co.; Plaistow, NHIt’s our 3rd anniversary and we are at the Masters Event in Plaistow with Erik Wentworth of Hammer & Sickle Cigars. Back at home-base and recording on a Saturday afternoon, we had quite a turn out. I don’t know how we manage to have a dozen people on, but somehow it works. We do our usual anniversary Hidden Herf Pot Luck with the extra cigars from the past year.
Local Spotlight – The Masters Event at Plaistow Cigar Co.; Plaistow, NH
Conspiracy Corner – The Hammer and the Scorecard
Hidden Herf Pot Luck
2020-11-161h 11Cigar Hacks PodcastEpisode 156: The Sting – Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MAWe have a group of Shack regulars join us for a fun episode. The Hidden Herf receives mixed reviews but is picked out after a couple clues by the crack panel.
Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA
Conspiracy Corner – The Sting
Hidden Herf 156 / The Tobacco Shack
2020-11-091h 02Cigar HacksEpisode 156: The Sting – Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MAWe have a group of Shack regulars join us for a fun episode. The Hidden Herf receives mixed reviews but is picked out after a couple clues by the crack panel.
Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA
Conspiracy Corner – The Sting
Hidden Herf 156 / The Tobacco Shack
2020-11-091h 02Cigar HacksEpisode 155: Goodbye Gringo Stah – Local Spotlight: Crawford’s Cigar Shoppe; Vernon, CTThe Gringo is heading south to Florida so we have a ton of laughs on his last in-person show for a while. Why Baby Shark and who is Ludwig? We received an Instagram tag from enjoying_a_cigar in the Netherlands and the discussion around it turns to mayhem. The Hidden Herf stumps the panel and receives mixed reviews. We also received an email from Guam. Due to the timing of this week’s recording the Guam email will be addressed next week – stay tuned.
Local Spotlight – Crawford’s Cigar Shoppe; Vernon, CT
Conspiracy Corner – It’s all t...2020-11-021h 26Cigar Hacks PodcastEpisode 155: Goodbye Gringo Stah – Local Spotlight: Crawford’s Cigar Shoppe; Vernon, CTThe Gringo is heading south to Florida so we have a ton of laughs on his last in-person show for a while. Why Baby Shark and who is Ludwig? We received an Instagram tag from enjoying_a_cigar in the Netherlands and the discussion around it turns to mayhem. The Hidden Herf stumps the panel and receives mixed reviews. We also received an email from Guam. Due to the timing of this week’s recording the Guam email will be addressed next week – stay tuned.
Local Spotlight – Crawford’s Cigar Shoppe; Vernon, CT
Conspiracy Corner – It’s all t...2020-11-021h 26Cigar HacksEpisode 154: Pocono Palooza 2.0 – Local Spotlight: Big House Tobacco Outlet; Scranton, PAHacks from all over meet in the Poconos for the fall classic – Pocono Palooza. We visit three lounges and smoke up a storm over the weekend. This episode is carried by a couple of the ladies who jump right in and dominate their segment. Olivia from the Big House does the Local spotlight and Crunch-Your-Numbers Laura turns out to be a conspiracy buff. The Hidden Herf is guessed out of thin air and it’s someone’s birthday.
Local Spotlight – Big House Tobacco Outlet; Scranton, PA
Conspiracy Corner – Big Tech censoring and Section 230; a special guest and...2020-10-261h 14Cigar Hacks PodcastEpisode 154: Pocono Palooza 2.0 – Local Spotlight: Big House Tobacco Outlet; Scranton, PAHacks from all over meet in the Poconos for the fall classic – Pocono Palooza. We visit three lounges and smoke up a storm over the weekend. This episode is carried by a couple of the ladies who jump right in and dominate their segment. Olivia from the Big House does the Local spotlight and Crunch-Your-Numbers Laura turns out to be a conspiracy buff. The Hidden Herf is guessed out of thin air and it’s someone’s birthday.
Local Spotlight – Big House Tobacco Outlet; Scranton, PA
Conspiracy Corner – Big Tech censoring and Section 230; a special guest and...2020-10-261h 14Cigar HacksEpisode 153: Raindrops at the Fire Pit – Local Spotlight: Toscano at Two Guys; Salem, NHIt’s a nice evening for a fire pit, but a random rain cloud drops by for a couple minutes just as we get started. A cool evening and a crackling fire are the back drop for the episode. The Hidden Herf is deja vu, but still stumps the panel.
Local Spotlight – Toscano at Two Guys; Salem, NH
Conspiracy Corner – There’s a red light in the sky.
Hidden Herf 153 / Nonino Grappa
2020-10-191h 02Cigar HacksEpisode 152: There’s Something About Nick – Local Spotlight: The Oscuro III Limousine SearchNick from Rhode Island (that’s where Mary was from) writes in to clear up a few points related to our salvo of The Cigar Authority mail bag entries. Nurse Rick is uncharacteristically quiet during the opening. The Hidden Herf is a bit off the beaten path and gets marks in the same vein. Comedy Chris calls in unexpectedly and it’s boats and fishing with Rick.
Local Spotlight – The Oscuro III Limousine Search
Conspiracy Corner – Declassification of the Russian collusion documents.
Hidden Herf 152
2020-10-121h 03Cigar HacksEpisode 151: I’d Like To Reclaim My Time – Local Spotlight: Smoke on the Water; Enema Lake, NHWhat happens when nine Hacks land on a great cigar? It’s true; the better the cigar, the better the show! It’s not often we have a universally enjoyed Hidden Herf that’s a hit with the the mild, medium, and full smokers on the panel. The Podcast juice may have also been a factor. This episode is another laugh track as we go off the rails early and often. From the inflatable girlfriend to the fish stories; Nick from RI this one’s for you.
Local Spotlight – Smoke on the Water; Enema Lake, NH
Conspira...2020-10-051h 23Cigar HacksEpisode 150: Non-Ferrous Fistbook – Local Spotlight: United Cigar at Plaistow Cigar; Plaistow, NHBrian from United Cigar is with us this week and we learn about United Cigar’s offerings. We cover Strategic moves and marketing by some small to mid-sized manufactures. It seems that every turn requires another explanation that leads into other explanations. We talk about a number of different cigars and brands; United, Micallef, DT&T and Oscar. Erik’s shoe collection is brought up.
Local Spotlight – United Cigar at Plaistow Cigar; Plaistow, NH
Conspiracy Corner – Q-Anon explained. LOSBR => Line-Of-Sight Beam Riding
Video references – Christina Ramos; Spain’s got Talent
Hidden Herf 1502020-09-281h 28Cigar HacksEpisode 149: Anchors Away – Local Spotlight: Eiroa Brothers at Two Guys; Salem, NHIt’s another story from the boat with Captain Rick and First Mate; Reverend “Gilligan”. The Hidden Herf is far too strong for half the panel and no one is even close on a guess. We stop in on a Rocky Patel event at Plaistow Cigar on our way to the spotlight event. Gilligan must have been in the Papaya Punch again because he gives Foster Brooks a run for his money. How many “anchor” references can we make?
Local Spotlight – Eiroa Brothers at Two Guys; Salem, NH – CLE & Aladino
Conspiracy Corner – UFO and related topics.
H...2020-09-211h 13Cigar HacksEpisode 148: The Impact Driver – Local Spotlight: Watch City Cigar & Pipe; Framingham, MAEight Hacks enter a domicile… It’s the usual mayhem and frivolity with plenty of cigar talk after we do a little 9-11 segment. The Hidden Herf is figured out at the last minute. We find that The Barroness likes power tools.
Video Reference: The Boys of Smokin Tabacco Cause Havoc at The 2020 New Hampshire Cigar Association Golf Tournament
STFU!!! Participation Trophy
Worcester Telegram: Cigar & Hookah Bars in the news
Local Spotlight – Watch City Cigar & Pipe; Framingham, MA
Conspiracy Corner – Changing the narative.
Hidden Herf 148
2020-09-141h 25Cigar HacksEpisode 147: Hiram, Solomon and The Shriners – Local Spotlight: Cigars R Us; Danvers, MADirect from the sidewalk, we kick off Labor Day weekend and have a great event at Cigars R Us in Danvers. We are joined by Bugs from Hiram & Solomon Cigars and Sweets from the local Mason Shrine. We smoke the Hiram & Solomon Traveling Man Lanceros while we learn about the brand and what it stands for. Coin and can shortages, a recap of the CANH Golf Tournament and the Reverend “Foster Brooks” round out the first half of the show. Gringo Star leads the shop regulars in a robust discussion for Conspiracy Corner.
Local Spotlight – Cigars R Us; Da...2020-09-071h 05Cigar HacksEpisode 146: Ed Sullivan and Mr. Jonathan – Local Spotlight: Two Guys Smoke Shop; Salem, NHHalf of The Cigar Authority joins the Hacks for another fun-filled show. This is Ed Sullivan’s’ first appearance with us and he fits right in. Mr. Jonathan gives us the history of his dance career, plus lots of insight into cigars and each Two Guys location. The Hidden Herf is nailed by one of the experts before we even light it. The Barroness is back and Gringo Star mentions Mexico. The serenade is an instant classic, it’s so bad it’s good!
Local Spotlight – Two Guys Smoke Shop; Salem, NH
Conspiracy Corner – Nazi Hunters
...2020-08-311h 21Cigar HacksEpisode 145: Swearing In – Local Spotlight: Cigars R Us; Danvers, MAThe Barroness returns for a relaxing episode around the fire-pit. The Hidden Herf is bit of a mess with the clues, but we get there eventually with a three-way effort. The Reverend makes the mistake of asking us to not mention unmentionables. Comedy Chris calls in unexpectedly and gives us an update from the Midwest. The Podcast Juice is flowing and we have lots of laughs trying to get the sound drops to work from everyone’s phones. Together we get it done!
Local Spotlight – Cigars R Us; Danvers, MA
Conspiracy Corner – DNC/RNC
Hidde...2020-08-241h 14Cigar HacksEpisode 144: It’s Your Birthday Again – Local Spotlight: Two Guys Smoke Shop; Seabrook, New HampshireTwo years ago this week we did episode #40 in the same location, Two Guys in Seabrook NH, with Mr. Bojimbles and it happened to be one of the regulars’ birthday, Dave was 78. Well, it’s two years later, he’s 80 and still smoking up a storm so we return to help celebrate. It’s another show with a cast of “thousands”, but still lots of laughs. Ricky and Dom peg the Hidden Herf after some careful analysis led by Mr. Bojimbles. We meet some new people including; The Baroness, The Hauler, and Jen-Jen-Jen, who hops on for a few minutes betw...2020-08-171h 07Cigar HacksEpisode 143: Sunset at The Ranch – Local Spotlight: The Mustang Ranch; New HampshireIt’s a return to the Mustang Ranch for a sunset episode. The timing and weather is just about perfect for an evening cigar. Listen in as we transport you to a New Hampshire horse farm for a mid-summer sunset. The Hidden Herf is a follow up from a previous one, but still no one is close with a brand, or cigar, identification.
Local Spotlight – The Mustang Ranch; New Hampshire
Conspiracy Corner – Its all in the news.
Hidden Herf 143 / Sunset at The Mustang Ranch
2020-08-101h 07Cigar HacksEpisode 142: North Shore Cigar Convention – Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MALocal representatives from three cigar companies and three shops meet up at The Shack for this week’s episode, it’s like a mini-convention. Rocky, Dunbarton, United, and Hammer plus The Tobacco Shack, Cigars R Us and Plaistow Cigar are represented. Add to that a cast of many and it makes for a unique episode. We take the Hidden Herf in a different direction and let everyone have a choice of three different cigars – Red (boxpress), Blue (robusto) and Green (churchill). It takes a bit of effort to keep three Hidden Herfs sorted out, but it’s certainly interesting. Who know...2020-08-031h 31Cigar HacksEpisode 141: Cigars, Comets, and Conspiracies – Local Spotlight: NE Regional TradeshowOut on Enema Lake under an almost completely clear sky and a dead calm, the setting is serene for this weeks episode. We have loons and train whistles in the background, a perfect backdrop for another “aged” Hidden Herf beauty that stumps the panel. Our special guest “Tim-Berr” joins us this week for lots of laughs, Podcast Juice, and a good cigar or two.
Local Spotlight – NE Regional Trade Show
Conspiracy Corner – Select your personal reality and a half dozen other topics.
Hidden Herf 141
2020-07-271h 15Cigar HacksEpisode 140: Rocky Patel 25th Anniversary Releases – Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar Co.; Plaistow, New HampshireMike the Cop, our local Rocky Patel rep, and The Shadow join the Hacks for an introduction to the 2020 Rocky Patel release line-up. We smoke the new Quarter Century then learn about the Hamlet 2020, the return of The Winter Collection, ALR 2nd edition limited re-release, and more. With the PCA (formerly IPCPR) canceled the Rocky team is doing local trade shows across the country and this is like one of the “media stops”.
Local Spotlight – Plaistow Cigar Co.; Plaistow, New Hampshire
Conspiracy Corner – Covid 1984, mask effectivity, defending yourself in the current climate
Hidden Herf 1402020-07-201h 24Cigar HacksEpisode 139: Sum-A-Palloza Special – Local Spotlight: On the lake; New HampshireJo-Jo Mo joins the Hacks live for the third “Palooza” in under a year. For the last couple years have been on the river for the summer trip, but this year we switch it up a bit and stay at the cabin on the lake. We are also joined by Carson Nightly and K-K-K-Katie. Katie is a bit of a novice but knows all the right questions related to the Hidden Herf, that Jo-Jo Mo pegs in just a few minutes. This episode is the result of smoking cigars, drinking beer, and fishing for two solid days; add a great...2020-07-131h 21Cigar HacksEpisode 138: Riding Out the Storm – Local Spotlight: The Mustang Ranch; New HampshireIt’s another outdoor episode, but this time a storm rolls by just west of us and we have a front row seat. We did have to wait out the wind and brief sprinkle but the show must go on. The hidden Herf turns out to be a chain smoke because of the delay. We tell the story of what happened after last week’s recording and how we got our hands on some rare cigars and made a new friend; Hamlet Paredes from Rocky Patel.
Local Spotlight – The Mustang Ranch; New Hampshire
Conspiracy Corner – Q-Plus2020-07-061h 13Cigar HacksEpisode 137: Not Just Blowing Smoke with Bugsy Segal of Pura Soul Cigars – Local Spotlight: Twins Smoke Shop; Hooksett, NHHalf of the “Not Just Blowing Smoke” (NJBS) podcast and Dave “Bugsy” Segal of Pura Soul Cigars join the Hacks for another in-lounge episode. We smoke the Pura Soul Maduro which garners rave reviews from all participants. Bugsy tells us about the Pura Soul founder Robert Wright. Pastor Padron (Dan) and the other Dave (yes, it’s a three Dave show) get us up to speed on all the changes at Twins in Hookset and Londonderry. We cover a lot of cigar, pipe, and lounge ground with our guests this week direct from the Lounge in Hookset, which is also the ne...2020-06-291h 15Cigar HacksEpisode 136: In the Gutter Again – Local Spotlight: Cigars R Us; Danvers, MAOutdoors for the fifth, and in the gutter for the second week in a row. The “sidewalk lounge” at Cigars R Us is along side the building on Cherry Street and we are literally sitting in the street again. We are joined by a large cast of characters and a big audience. It’s like a street fair in Danvers Square. The Hidden Herf is a hit, but stumps all 16 participants. The new proprietors, Shannon & John, are on hand for Local Spotlight. Billy Cigars and Sweet Lou jump in with Mustang Mike for Conspiracy Corner. Close your eyes and you wi...2020-06-221h 15Cigar HacksEpisode 135: Taking it to the Streets – Local Spotlight: Radloff’s Cigar Shop and On the Rox Lounge; Rochester, NHContinuing with our outdoor theme (#4) we are literally in the street this week. Radloff’s is in a unique position where they have been allowed to have an outdoor lounge in the on-street parking area in front of the shop during this unprecedented time. Once we saw the pictures of what they set up we had to go up and do and episode right there in the street. That’s right, they can serve the hard stuff in the street while you smoke. We are joined by a few of the Radloff regulars and have one of the best, and...2020-06-151h 14Cigar HacksEpisode 134: Strawberry Moon – Local Spotlight: Happy Jack’s Cigars, Pipe and Tobacco Shop; Laconia, NHThe weather is so good that we go out on Enema Lake for a second week in a row. It’s the Strawberry Moon and the sky is crystal clear. We start in the middle of the lake to avoid the bugs but the wind kicks up and we start moving. This might be the first time we recorded while moving, but when we get into the cove, at the 14:30 mark, it’s a dead calm. The Hidden Herf is a special find by Nurse Rick from the local spotlight, of course, it’s so rare that no one has se...2020-06-081h 08Cigar HacksEpisode 133: Return to Enema Lake 2020 – Local Spotlight: Smoke On The Water; Enema Lake, NHIt’s the 2020 edition of our return to recording on the boat while fishing and smoking cigars. Comedy Chris is back at the helm and it seems we have overcome the power issues with the S. S. Low Voltage (A.K.A Smoke on the Water). After a number of clues and a multitude of guesses the Hidden Herf is finally landed on by the panel. It’s the usual antics and fun from the panel out on the water.
Local Spotlight – Smoke On The Water; Enema Lake, NH
Conspiracy Corner – Social media giants are put on n...2020-06-011h 00Cigar HacksEpisode 132: It’s Hammer Time w/Erik Wentworth of Hammer + Sickle Cigars – Local Spotlight: Twins Smoke Shop – Under the Tent; Londonderry, NHNH has allowed outdoor lounges and we jumped at the opportunity to do our first live lounge recording in the ten weeks since the “lock-down” began. Erik Wentworth of Hammer + Sickle joins us for the return to a bit of “the old normal” . It’s time to catch up with Erik talk about the Hammer and plenty of other fun stuff. The no-so Hidden Herf is the Caleanoch.
Local Spotlight – Twins Smoke Shop; Londonderry, NH
Conspiracy Corner – Is it the Plandemic or the Dempanic? Fear Porn.
Hidden Herf 132 / Twins 7-20-4 Outdoor Lounge
2020-05-251h 15Cigar HacksEpisode 131: Weathering the Storm – Local Spotlight: Twins Smoke Shop; Hooksett, NHThe front rolls through as we start the show, under a tornado watch we forge ahead. Fishing stories, Covid 19 update, ADA, HIPPA and masks. Nurse Rick picks out the Hidden Herf cigar brand after one clue with his first guess. Boober Eats at The Lucky Devil Lounge. Somehow we start talking about Route 66. Comedy Chris calls in, places his order and sets the fish story straight.
Local Spotlight – Twins Smoke Shop; Hooksett, NH
Conspiracy Corner – Q returns, unmasking, you can’t question the narrative, etc.
Video references – Squirrel Man and His Jam Band
Hi...2020-05-181h 17Cigar HacksEpisode 130: Friends in the pool – Local Spotlight: Who is actually open?The Hidden Herf is a winner, it stumps the panel and gets a great rating! We get into a few guitars, Nurse Rick takes a drive down memory lane and Comedy Chris joins us on the remote. Current Events are starting to come back to life. Nurse Rick and Mustang Mike face-off for Conspiracy Corner – this one is a bit heavy, will you fall into the trap?
Local Spotlight – Who is actually open?
Conspiracy Corner – You aren’t allowed to question the narrative.
Hidden Herf 130
2020-05-111h 19Cigar HacksEpisode 129: The Scarf Lady – Local Spotlight: Curbside PickupJoJo Mo joins the panel on the remote and pegs the Hidden Herf from the descriptions and the clues. Curbside cigar service, actual cigar events, drive through restaurants. CV19 testing, tracing and inflated figures, re-opening of states, getting the boats ready for the summer, Sum-A-Palooza, now heard in all 50 states.
Video Reference – Squirrel Man and His Jam Band
Local Spotlight – Curbside Pickup
Conspiracy Corner – Government Overreach
Hidden Herf 129
2020-05-041h 03Cigar HacksEpisode 128: Socialist Distancing – Local Spotlight: Tailgate LoungesThe Retrohale Roast continues – for at least the first 90 seconds. Nancy’s ice cream, ballot harvesting, paper or plastic, the convalescent crew, tobacco and the corona virus, Tampa Tom and much more. The Hidden Herf stumps the panel and gets a wide range of ratings.
Local Spotlight – Tailgate Lounges
Conspiracy Corner – JFK Jr., Joe Kennedy, Oil prices
Video reference – Stacie McCarthy
Hidden Herf 128 / Hammer & Sickle Lamp
2020-04-271h 07Cigar HacksEpisode 127: A Roller Coaster Ride – Local Spotlight: Curbside ServiceNurse Rick’s 1st day of retirement, roller coasters, distance learning high school vs. college. The Hidden Herf stumps the panel, but is well received.
Local Spotlight – Curbside Service
Conspiracy Corner – World Trade building 7, JFK Sr. and Jr.
Hidden Herf 127
2020-04-201h 11Cigar HacksEpisode 126: Fools Follow Up – Local Spotlight: Social distancing at the Culebra Club.A little follow-up to the the April Fools episode. The Reverend is back. Nurse Rick is now Retired Rick and recognizes the Hidden Herf immediately.
Local Spotlight – Social distancing at the Culebra Club.
Conspiracy Corner – Corona Theories
Hidden Herf 126 / Billy Bleach
2020-04-1359 minCigar HacksEpisode 125: Just a Bunch of Fools – Local Spotlight: Beehive Cigars; Salt Lake City, UTThis is our April Fools’ episode – enjoy!
Video references – Rodney Carrington
Local Spotlight – Beehive Cigars; Salt Lake City, UT
Conspiracy Corner – April Fools’ assortment and food for thought
Hidden Herf 125 / Beehive Cigar / Bill Folding
2020-04-061h 12Cigar HacksEpisode 124: It’s Just Depressing – Local Spotlight: Smoking at the FirepitsJust about every cigar lounge is in an area affected by some form of shutdown due to the Covid-19 response. Most shops have resorted to curb-side pickup only. Call ahead to your favorite shop and support them in this time of uncertainty. It’s a challenge doing a podcast that focuses on cigar lounges when they are all closed. It’s just depressing, but we will forge ahead with creativity and adapting to the environment. Even this weeks Hidden Herf is a bit depressing.
Video references – Coronavirus Rhapsody
Local Spotlight – Smoking at the Firepits
Conspi...2020-03-301h 05Cigar HacksEpisode 123: The Corona Special – Local Spotlight: Castro’s Back Room; Concord, NHIt’s all “Corona” this episode; we’re smoking one, drinking one, singing a few, and talking about yet another one. We have the return of a regular personality and Nurse Rick picks out the Hidden Herf. Many current events have been canceled or postponed but cigar retail operation are generally still available, we detail the specifics for our regular rotation.
Video references – My Corona, Rodney Carrington, 9 Coronas
Local Spotlight – Castro’s Back Room; Concord, NH
Conspiracy Corner – Lock-downs, Tampa-Tom Brady, the Primary & 4-10-20
Hidden Herf 123 / Castro’s Back Room; Concord, NH
2020-03-231h 14Cigar HacksEpisode 122: C.L.E. Cigars with Christian & Jim – Local Spotlight: Slow Burn lounge; Dover, NHWith our special guests, Christian Eiroa and Jim Price of C.L.E Cigars, we come to you direct from Federal Cigar and the Slow Burn Lounge in Dover NH. Christian tells us stories about his company, C.L.E Cigars, as well as his family’s history and a little about their brand; JRE Tobacco. It’s another unique discussion in typical Hack fashion with lots of laughs and an extended panel. Jeremy is on hand to tell us about the lounge and what’s shaking at the venue. Nurse Rick reminds us to wash our hands to avoid...2020-03-161h 11Cigar HacksEpisode 121: The Nashville Special from Radloff’s – Local Spotlight: Casa De Montecristo; Nashville, TNDirect from Radloff’s Cigar Shop and On the Rox Lounge in Rochester, NH we have a few of the Radloff Regulars on to talk about cigars, the Nashville tornado, Coronavirus, and more. Family Jules pegs the Hidden Herf. The Cigar world is smaller than you think. We checked in with Nashville Dave early in the week to get a report on the tornado situation. Nurse Rick is fishing for a PJ and tells his Tennessee Mushroom story. Jamie gives a snowmobile report from the Canadian border.
Local Spotlight – Radloff’s; Rochester, NH & Casa De Montecristo; Nashville, TN...2020-03-091h 21Cigar HacksEpisode 120: Shack Attack with Mike the Cop – Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MAThe stars are finally in alignment and we do an episode with Mike the Cop from Rocky Patel. He’s doing his first event at the Tobacco Shack and Hacks are in the Shack. Gringo Stah nails the Hidden Herf early on. We have a large audience on hand and many participate in the Hidden Herf.
Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA
Conspiracy Corner – The Coronavirus scare.
Hidden Herf 120 / The Tobacco Shack
2020-03-021h 09Cigar HacksEpisode 119: New Hack City – Local Spotlight: Smokers Abbey, East Nashville, TNWe bring on a group of newly minted Cigar Hacks for a live lounge recording out of The 7-20-4 Lounge upstairs at Twins Smoke Shop in Londonderry, NH. The Caballero, Gringo Stah, White Chocolate, The Silver Fox, and Uber/Creepy Dave jump right in with a couple of the regulars and the fun begins. The Hidden Herf is a “special treat” for the panel; well, maybe not.
Local Spotlight – Smokers Abbey, East Nashville, TN
Conspiracy Corner – The Dems and Bernie, Structures on the moon, and a Royals recap.
Hidden Herf 119
2020-02-2455 minCigar HacksEpisode 118: Eighty Eight – Local Spotlight: Rocky Patel Event at Plaistow Cigar; Plaistow NHWe have recovered from Hackapalooza 2020 and get some well deserved small group therapy. It’s just four on the panel this week and it’s just what we needed to slow things down and get deeper into some topics. We still have a bit of fun with the “mash-up” and a few good jokes along with plenty of cigar talk. The Hidden Herf was almost stumbled over with a wise-crack but no one picked up on it and again we have a stumper.
Local Spotlight – Rocky Patel Event at Plaistow Cigar; Plaistow NH
Conspiracy Corner – Deep-State s...2020-02-171h 13Cigar HacksEpisode 117: Hackapalooza 2020 – Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack, Radloff’s, Etc.It’s the 2nd annual Hackapalooza (AKA RetroHack Spectacular) weekend. On the last evening after the Superbowl we hit record and recap all the zany things from the past two and a half days. This episode could be titled “The 100 Minute Laugh Track”. After two plus days of non-stop cigars and booze the panel is in rare form. The Hidden Herf is compliments of JoJo Mo and stumps the panel.
Hackapalooza is the annual gathering of The Cigar Hacks and The Retrohale from NH, MA, PA, NC, MS, CO, and now TN. It’s a smoke filled weekend...2020-02-101h 39Cigar HacksEpisode 116: Ladies Night with the Dunbarton Girls – Local Spotlight: Castro’s Back Room; Bedford, NHThe Dunbarton Girls, Cindy Saka and Yvonne Ramée, are joined by The Brooklyn Chick for a raucous time. Eric Kilbane, the owner of Castro’s Back Room, drops in to see us and, of course, we suck him right in to the episode.
Local Spotlight – Castro’s Back Room; Bedford, NH
Conspiracy Corner – Substantial Equivalence
Hidden Herf 116 / The Dunbarton Girls / Smoke Inn Drag Event
2020-02-031h 27Cigar HacksEpisode 115: Direct from I-24 with Nashville Dave – Local Spotlight: Hack-a-Palooza PreviewWe make a surprise call to Nashville Dave just before the show and he joins us on the panel for a chat through rural Kentucky. The Hidden Herf is another surprise and is a bit strong for the mild cigar smokers. We talk about cigars, the upcomming annual gatrhering of The Retro-Hacks and a little on trucking.
Local Spotlight – Hack-a-Palooza Preview
Conspiracy Corner – We put Nashville Dave on the spot.
Hidden Herf 115
2020-01-2749 minCigar HacksEpisode 114: Crawdad Jim Returns – Local Spotlight: The Meat BallHe’s back… The Hidden Herf is a very well aged cigar. We have a discussion about short-fill cigars made from premium trimmings and the new age restrictions on tobacco purchases. The Current events include the Hack-a-palooza stops. Watch out for the fake Enemaology news. We get back to “What did Cory Booker Say?”
Local Spotlight – The Meat Ball
Etymology A.K.A Conspiracy Corner – We learn the origin of a few common words
Hidden Herf 114 / The Meat Ball
2020-01-201h 07Cigar HacksEpisode 113: The Culebra Club – Local Spotlight: Federal Cigar; Epping ,NHThis episode is direct from the Culebra Club in Epping, NH. The club is a 7X24 members cigar lounge. We are joined in the club by Dave and Jeremy for some great conversation about cigars the venue and other topics. The Hidden Herf is picked out by Jeremy based on the smoking and flavor profile.
Local Spotlight – Federal Cigar; Epping ,NH
Alternative Theory A.K.A Conspiracy Corner – The Middle East and Impeachment
Hidden Herf 113 / The Culebra Club
2020-01-131h 24Cigar HacksEpisode 112: I’m Here for the Food – Local Spotlight: The Smokey Cigar; Hendersonville, TNJoin us for the grand opening of “Jake’s Place”. Jake is the dog, and the place is an old bunkhouse converted to a backyard smoking lounge and man-cave. Vern, our guest, was a big help with the conversion and renovation of Jake’s Place. The Hidden Herf was pegged on the second guess. The Local Spotlight was sent in from a new Cigar Hack; Nashville Dave.
Local Spotlight – The Smokey Cigar; Hendersonville, TN
Alternative Theory A.K.A Conspiracy Corner – Iranian General Drone Strike
Hidden Herf 112 / Jakes Place
The Smokey C...2020-01-0656 minCigar HacksEpisode 111: New Year 420 Special – Local Spotlight: Local Cigar Lounge Christmas PartiesIt’s the New Year Special. Jake’s Place is almost ready. In the news section we get into the new national 21 year age requirement to purchase Tobacco. The panel is stumped by the Hidden Herf where we have a split rating. Harvey tells us more stories from the old days. “420” pops up a few times.
Local Spotlight – Local Cigar Lounge Christmas Parties
Alternative Theory A.K.A Conspiracy Corner – Why are the Articles being held up by House?
Hidden Herf 111
2019-12-301h 15Cigar HacksEpisode 110: The Hackie Awards Special EditionIn lieu of the Local Spotlight segment we present The Hackie Awards where we award the “Oliver” to the winner of each category. See episode 96 for why we are presenting “Olivers” for the Hack-adamy Awards, it’s not too subtle. The Hidden Herf is one that has a split on the rating because of it’s strength, plus no one gets closer than the distribution company on a guess.
Alternative Theory A.K.A Conspiracy Corner – we get schooled on the definition of Impeachment.
Hidden Herf 110
2019-12-231h 15Cigar HacksEpisode 109: The Sweet Cap MonsterThe Hidden Herf is a real wildcard and the panel is totally stumped. Tobacco Business Awards, Hackapalooza, and a lot of cigar discussions are included. We finally get the Watertown NY story out of Reverend Harvey. Support Cigars for Warriors.
Hidden Herf 109
2019-12-1653 minCigar HacksEpisode 108: Christmas Parties and Getting Plowed – Local Spotlight: Twins Smoke Shop; Londonderry, NHCigar shop Christmas parties and events start things off. Plowing and other snow related topics are discussed. We do a rundown of the Black Friday activities at a couple of cigar shops. The Hidden Herf should have been and easy one but it requires a huge clue to get a good guess. Support Cigars for Warriors.
Local Spotlight – Twins Smoke Shop; Londonderry, NH
Alternative Theory A.K.A Conspiracy Corner – we need a new name
Hidden Herf 108/ Twins Smoke Shop
2019-12-0946 minCigar HacksEpisode 107: It’s Cheaper to Keep’er – Local Spotlight: Open Lounge DiscussionFor the Thanksgiving holiday we record a week ahead to let everyone enjoy the break, but that doesn’t stop us from doing most of the regular segments and the usual antics. The Hidden Herf is guessed right out of the gate and The Reverend Harvey recounts being away in the service during the holidays. Support Cigars for Warriors.
Local Spotlight – Open Lounge Discussion covers various shops and topics
Alternative Theory A.K.A Conspiracy Corner – we go back to the original “conspiracy” and a few side topics.
Hidden Herf 107
2019-12-021h 00Cigar HacksEpisode 106: The Board Meeting – Local Spotlight: Two Guys Smoke Shop; Salem, NHWhenever we get together to plan anything Cigar Hacks related it’s called a Board Meeting. We were having a discussion on plans for this year’s Retro-Hack-A-Palooza with Brett from The Retrohale and we decide to segue into an episode. Cigar news and related topics are included. The Hidden Herf may have been an easy one to pick out but no one gets it. Check out Cigar Craig’s Blog and The Cigar Authority.
Local Spotlight – Two Guys Smoke Shop; Salem, NH
Conspiracy Corner – More of the same from congress and the Epstein guards are indicte...2019-11-251h 14Cigar HacksEpisode 105: 2nd Anniversary with Special Guest Matthew Tabacco – Local Spotlight: Castro’s Back Room; Manchester, NHAnother year is in the books! A large percentage of the Hacks drop in to Plaistow Cigar Co. for the occasion and we are joined by a cigar lover with the right name – Matthew Tabacco. Yes, it’s the Italian spelling. He is behind Smokin’ Tabacco [FB] [IG] on social media. We each pick a different Hidden Herf from the past year’s episodes. We discuss some of our favorite shows and themes from year two. Nurse Rick has a couple theological questions for Chappy and Crawdad Jim makes a brief appearance.
Chappy’s adoption GoFundMe – Lana Griffin Phot...2019-11-181h 26Cigar HacksEpisode 104: A Fixer, Resuscitator, Wanderer, and Cat walk into a lounge… – Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MAWe have a “Shack full of Hacks” for this episode, with eleven voices it might be hard to keep score but it’s still a lot of laughs. The Hacks are introduced to the Tobacco Shack under new management. Even with plenty of clues the Hidden Herf stumps the entire panel, but again, a late entry claims a valid guess. Harvey’s nemesis, Crawdad Jim, returns for what he hopes is Jim’s last visit for a long time. It’s also Veterans Day, check out Cigars for Warriors.
Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA
Conspiracy C...2019-11-1159 minCigar HacksEpisode 103: Crawdad Jim – Local Spotlight: Southern Draw at The Smoke Shop; Middleton, MASpecial guest Crawdad Jim sits in for the Reverend Harvey. The Hidden Herf get by the panel again.
Local Spotlight – Southern Draw at The Smoke Shop; Middleton, MA
Conspiracy Corner – It never ends
Hidden Herf 103 / The Smoke Shop
2019-11-0451 minCigar HacksEpisode 102: Pocono-Palooza – Local Spotlight: Big House Tobacco Outlet; Scranton, PAJust back from the Pocono-Palooza cigar lounge tour in Northeast Pennsylvania we have our accommodations host for the weekend, The Happy Hooker, as our call-in guest. We recap some of the highlights of the weekend including our visit to Cigars International, Famous Smoke Shop, JR Cigars and Big House Tobacco Outlet. This episode could have easily been called Gas, Glass and Ass based on the events surrounding the recording of this one.
Local Spotlight – Big House Tobacco Outlet; Scranton, PA
Conspiracy Corner – Russian Collusion
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