Best cigarhacks@cigarhacks.com Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 421: Rocky Patel Cigars with Nimmy D – Local Spotlight: Federal Cigar; Portsmouth, NH 1:56:19

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Nimish from Rocky Patel Cigars is in town for an event at Federal Cigar. We sit down to talk cigars with Nimish and Federal Cigar with the new management. Local Spotlight – Federal Cigar; Portsmouth, NH Controversy Corner – Pat McPsycicBy [email protected]

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Episode 420: Football at The Shack – Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA 1:06:11

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Shacky Greene, Pat McGroin, and Cigar Hack Dave do a special Thanksgiving week episode to launch year nine. The Hidden Herf is a Shack staple and receives good grades. Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA Controversy Corner – Shout Out to Cam HigbyBy [email protected]

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Episode 419: Eight Years In – Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar Company; Plaistow, NH 1:28:26

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It all started here eight years ago east of just west of this very location. We discuss the last eight years and what the next eight years will bring. The Hidden Herf stumps the panel and is an interesting selection. Local Spotlight – Plaistow Cigar Company; Plaistow, NH Controversy Corner – Seth Who?…

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Episode 418: Miller Cigars with Jimmy and Max – Local Spotlight: Castro’s Backroom; Manchester, NH 1:24:00

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It’s not every week that we have a new cigar brand owner join us for an episode. Jimmy Miller and long-time friend of the Hacks, Max, have a New England launch event of Miller Cigar at Castro’s in Manchester. The Hidden Herf is well received and collectively the Hacks have smoked the other vitolas so we’re able to talk about those as well. Local Sp…

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Episode 417: Rocky Patel Cigars with Mike the Cop – Local Spotlight: Grumpy’s Cigar & Lounge; Hudson, NH 1:29:22

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The multi-award-winning cigar rep, Mike the Cop from Rocky Patel, is at Grumpy’s this week. We drop in to catch up with Mike and find out about the 30th Anniversary cigar release. The Hidden Herf is a bit of a sleeper and is well received by the panel. Local Spotlight – Grumpy’s Cigar & Lounge; Hudson, NH Controversy Corner – It’s frosty in the Arc…

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Episode 416: Pocono Palooza ’25 – Local Spotlight: Junko’s Cigar Lounge; Hazelton, PA 1:34:22

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It’s our 7th annual trip to the Poconos. We record on Halloween after smoking and partying all day, so you know what to expect. Local Spotlight – Junko’s Cigar Lounge; Hazelton, PA Controversy Corner – Weather Station Anomaly and Alien Spaceships.By [email protected]

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Episode 415: Calling HR – Local Spotlight: Ricky’s Firepit 1:28:29

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It’s back to the firepit for what my be the last time this year as we discover a time traveler in our midst. The Joke-O-Meter and HR are workimg overtime this week as almost nothing is off limits. We have a visit from a prodigal Hack and a guest from an episode a long time ago. The Hiden Herf receives mixed reviews. Local Spotlight – Ricky’s Firepi…

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Episode 414: The Virtual Brother-In-Law – Local Spotlight: Cigar and Lounge; Watertown, MA 1:34:18

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The panel convenes at Cigar and Lounge in Watertown, MA. We have couple of special quests and a couple of Hacks that haven’t been on for a while. This episode is loaded with cigars, laughs, and fish stories. The Hidden Herf is picked out after a couple of clues. Local Spotlight – Cigar and Lounge; Watertown, MA Controversy Corner – The Soup & Sandw…

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Episode 413: Have Another Grumpy Day with Big Sky Cigars – Local Spotlight: Grumpy’s Cigar & Lounge; Hudson, NH 1:34:32

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It’s Big Sky Cigars at Grumpy’s Cigar & Lounge and we are there to talk with the representation of both. Nurse Rick tries his hand at reading the into. There are two Hidden Herfs and an abundance of bad jokes for this episode. Local Spotlight – Grumpy’s Cigar & Lounge; Hudson, NH Controversy Corner – Multiple short stories.…

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Episode 412: Shacky’s Takeover – Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA 1:33:32

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Shacky Greene wants to try being the announcer, so we hand him the intro copy and say, “you’re on”! The Hidden Herf is illusive for a little while, but eventually it’s picked out. Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA Controversy Corner – Saying the quiet part out loud.By [email protected]

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Episode 411: People Watching with Madre Tierra Cigars – Local Spotlight: Castro’s Backroom; Manchester, NH 1:24:36

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It’s a perfect day on the sidewalk in Manchester, NH which makes for prime people watching. We are in for the Madre Tierra, live rolling event at Castro’s. We call Jay the Lawyer for the Pittsburg report. The Hidden Herf receives some of the highest scores. Local Spotlight – Castro’s Backroom; Manchester, NH Controversy Corner – Colorless Architect…

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Episode 410: Fall Firepit with The Elevated Humidor – Local Spotlight: Stories Cigars + Lounge; Lufkin, TX 1:45:26

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We are joined, via call-in, by Mel and Kevin of The Elevated Humidor Cigar Co. and Stories Cigars + Lounge. We smoke two Hidden Herfs and recap the New England Cigar Festivl. Local Spotlight – Stories Cigars + Lounge; Lufkin, TX Controversy Corner – The Great Circle.By [email protected]

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Episode 409: The Lawyer Jay – Local Spotlight: Various Lounges; Pittsburgh, PA 1:59:27

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Jay (the lawyer) is in town for the NE Cigar Expo. We organize a small group recording at the Mustang Ranch to preview Expo weekend. Jay brings us a fantastic, limited-edition cigar for the Hidden Herf. Local Spotlight – Various Lounges; Pittsburg, PA Controversy Corner – Charlie KirkBy [email protected]

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Episode 408: Rocky Patel – Thirty Years – Local Spotlight: Quartermaster’s Cigars; Frederick, MD 1:36:25

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It’s been almost 3 years since our epic Rocky Patel interview on episode 265. This is Rocky’s 30th year and he’s back on with the Hacks for the first half at Twins Smoke Shop in Londonderry, NH. The Hidden Herf is a new Rocky Patel that lives up to the hype. Our second half guests are the Boot brothers, owners of the Original Cigar & Bar in North C…

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Episode 407: No, really, this is #407 – Local Spotlight: McGroin Manor 1:42:53

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Contrary to what you might hear on this episode this is number 407. Mama McGroin joins us for a little stand-up comedy to try out some new material. The Hidden Herf is well received by the panel. Local Spotlight – McGroin Manor Controversy Corner – How’s the weather where you are?By [email protected]

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Episode 406: Fourteen Hacks Walk into Cigar Bar… – Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar Company; Plaistow, NH 1:29:30

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It’s large crowd so we need to do the half-time panel swap. We preview the New England Cigar Expo. The Hidden Herf is a new release. Local Spotlight – Plaistow Cigar Company; Plaistow, NH Controversy Corner – Private Equity.By [email protected]

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Episode 405: Aladino Cigars with Adrian Sardiña – Local Spotlight: Grumpy’s Cigar & Lounge; Hudson, NH 1:35:06

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The team sits down with our new Aladino Cigar Rep, Adrian, where we learn about the brand, the family, and the cigars. Adrian is a former history professor which drives some of the conversation. The Hidden Herf is something special. Local Spotlight – Grumpy’s Cigar & Lounge; Hudson, NH Controversy Corner – The Bay of Pigs.…

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Episode 404: Pat’s Pick of the Week – Local Spotlight: Ricky’s Firepit 1:23:51

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It’s another small-group mid-week episode. We gather at Ricky’s firepit with perfect weather for the second week running. The Hidden Herf is another panel stumper but still receives good marks. Pat’s Pick of the Week. Local Spotlight – Ricky’s Firepit Controversy Corner – From sports to politics.By [email protected]

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Episode 403: On the Patio – Local Spotlight: Rhino’s Cigar Lounge by Owl Shop Tobacconists; Windham, NH 1:25:20

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Rhino’s is a new shop in the southern NH area. The Hacks gather on a perfect Wednesday evening for an outdoor episode. We sit down on the newly minted patio at Rhino’s, with one of the owners, to get the scoop on this new lounge. Junk Mail Bag: Best 30 Cigars Podcasts Best 40 Tobacco Podcasts Local Spotlight – Rhino’s Cigar Lounge by Owl Shop Tobac…

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Episode 402: Back for More 5.0 – A Chat with Brittany Lyla – Local Spotlight: Route One BNG Summer Cigar Event 1:34:37

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Direct from the Route One Business Networking Group (BNG) event for our fifth year, we talk with Brittany Lyla, the group media specialist, and a few other BNG members while enjoying cigars under the tent on the back patio at the Rosaria Restaurant. The Hidden Herf is well received by the panel. Local Spotlight – Route One BNG Summer Cigar Event Co…

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Episode 401: Third Time’s the Charm – Local Spotlight: Sunset at The Mustang Ranch 1:17:31

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Direct from the Mustang Ranch at sunset we have a couple of Hacks the have been on hiatus. The Hidden Herf is panel stumper and receives an interesting result. We also recap Summa-Palooza. Local Spotlight – Sunset at The Mustang Ranch Controversy Corner – Waiting for the Perp-WalkBy [email protected]

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Episode 400: Summa-Palooza 2025 – Local Spotlight: On the lake; New Hampshire 1:40:11

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Warning: This episode is totally uncut and unedited. This is how it sounds after a couple days of drinking, smoking, sun, fishing and fun on the barge. It’s the 8th annual summer trip on the barge and we are at the lake house for the sixth year. The weather is almost perfect, many cigars are smoked, and plenty of fish are caught. The catch phrases …

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Episode 399: Now Open Under New Management – Local Spotlight: Castro’s Cigar Lounge; Bedford, NH 1:31:04

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Castro’s in Bedford has changed hands and changed its name. The Hacks go direct to the source for the latest information and renovation details. The Hidden Herf is a definite plant to see if Pat can pick it out since he was at an event for this line recently. Local Spotlight – Castro’s Cigar Lounge; Bedford, NH Conspiracy Corner – Love to Hate…

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Episode 398: Cigar Hacks European Vacation – Plaistow Cigar Co; Plaistow, NH 1:26:22

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It’s a week of reports from European vacations and local cigar events. Everyone on the panel who was not out of commission has an event story to share. The Hidden Herf is well received. Local Spotlight – Plaistow Cigar Co; Plaistow, NH Conspiracy Corner – What’s a Stone Hedge?By [email protected]

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Episode 397: Jane, Jen, Sammy, and Eldon – Local Spotlight: Ash Cigar Lounge; Kingston, NH 1:38:11

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As we work our way through the Widow Jane that was bequeath to us by the Stogie Hunter last week, Mama McGroin joins us at McGroin Manor a for segment. The Hidden Herf is sort of guessed and is a decent smoke. Local Spotlight – Ash Cigar Lounge; Kingston, NH – Ash Becomes a Diamond Crown Lounge Controversy Corner – Collapse of the Petro-Dollar…

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Episode 396: In Remembrance of the Reverend – Local Spotlight: Castro’s Back Room; Manchester, NH 1:18:28

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The Reverend Harvey has smoked his last cigar on this earth. We gather to celebrate The Rev’s contribution to hundreds of episodes in a way that Harvey would have enjoyed. It’s a bittersweet episode with lots of Harvey content and his unique brand of entertainment. As he would always say; “Get yourself a comfortable chair and a cocktail we’re going…

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Episode 395: The Stogie Hunter Comes Calling – Local Spotlight: Mr. J’s Havana Cigar Lounge; Coventry, RI 1:31:04

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We have a special out of town visitor this week for what is shaping up to be a Mini-Palooza. Direct from the Tobacco Shack we bring you this week’s episode and get to know a new old-friend of the show. The Hidden Herf is eventually sort-of figured out. “President Pat” and Nurse “The Face” Rick recap the visit to see Miserable Nick at Mr. J’s 5th An…

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Episode 394: Dialing it Back – Local Spotlight: Smokers Abbey / Fervor Festival; Nashville, TN 1:14:34

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We dial things back a bit this week with a three member OG panel for a quiet evening, that is until Nashville Dave calls in. N-D is at the Nashville Fervor Festival VIP party where he puts Candice on the phone. Who knew where that would go. The Hidden Herf is also dialed back a bit. Local Spotlight – Smokers Abbey / Fervor Festival; Nashville, TN C…

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Episode 393: Hidden Herf Retest – Local Spotlight: Castro’s Backroom; Bedford, NH 1:21:38

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Castro’s in Bedford is changing hands and The Hacks are on top of the situation with the latest public information. The Hidden Herf is a deliberate repeat and a bit of a test to see how the cigar has changed or how the panel perceives it more than a year latter. Local Spotlight – Castro’s Backroom; Bedford, NH Conspiracy Corner – Cuban Cigars and F…

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Episode 392: Firepit Etiquette – Granite State Cigar Shop; Laconia, NH 1:32:47

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It’s a relatively small crew of six this week around the firepit for our first outdoor episode of the season. The mailbag sends us in a couple different directions. The Hidden Herf looks like an old familiar friend and garners a decent rating. Ricky tells us about Ashtray Condoms? Local Spotlight – Granite State Cigar Shop Conspiracy Corner – Bees …

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Episode 391: A Chat with “Pat-GPT” – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA 1:36:59

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It was inevitable that the Hacks bring in some Artificial Intelligence outside of Conspiracy Corner. Don’t worry, there are still way too many Hacks to make this a fully AI show. We have a newly minted participant and a couple of folks we haven’t heard from in quite a while. The Hidden Herf is a blast from the past, but still does fine. Local Spotl…

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Episode 390: Have a Cup of Shut the F-Up – Plaistow Cigar Co; Plaistow, NH 1:30:17

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Back home in Plaistow where this all began, we check out the new lounge seating, Dennis mans the bar, and we hear from the Maltese Falcon. The Hidden Herf fools some of the people some of the time, but not all the people all of the time. Local Spotlight – Plaistow Cigar Co; Plaistow, NH Conspiracy Corner – The Flim-Flam Scam…

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Episode 389: Red and Blue Make Purple – Twins Smoke Shop; Londonderry, NH 1:37:23

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The Hacks sit down with the Amanda and Lauren from Micallef Cigars to get the latest details on the Color Series. Things go off the rails early because we have been sitting in the lounge for a couple hours with the podcast juice flowing while the technical issues were resolved. This is an educational and entertaining episode with a high rating for …

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Episode 388: PCA 2025 Recap – Local Spotlight: Castro’s Backroom; Concord, NH 1:32:31

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The crew is back from New Orleans and PCA 2025, where we get a couple of perspectives from their PCA experiences. This month marks the end of an era for Castro’s in Concord. The mail bag is full and Nurse Rick takes a beating from Miserable Nick. The Hidden Herf receives ratings at both ends of the spectrum. Local Spotlight – Castro’s Backroom; Con…

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Episode 387: The Masters with 3Leaf Cigars – Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar Co; Plaistow, NH 1:10:51

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The annual Masters event is in full swing in Plaistow Cigar and we are here for another year with 3Leaf Cigars. The lounge is shaping up now that the new bar is in. The Hidden Herf has aged well. Local Spotlight – Plaistow Cigar Co; Plaistow, NH Conspiracy Corner – TartariaBy [email protected]

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Episode 386: Party for the Hell of it 4.0 – Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA 1:36:09

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We are at the Tobacco Shack’s “Party for the Hell of it 4.0” and it’s a fuller house than last year. We are joined by Mike the Cop, our local Rocky Patel rep who conspires with one of our own on the Hidden Herf. It turns out to be a good one! Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA Conspiracy Corner – The 15 Minute City…

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Episode 385: The Gifts – Local Spotlight: The Cigar Authority; Salem, NH 1:13:46

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It’s a six-pack of Hacks this week in the Mustang Barn. It’s time for low keyed recording but it turns out to be a very funny episode with a few surprise gifts. Sure, alcohol was a factor. The Hidden Herf falls “short” but still gets a good rating. Local Spotlight – The Cigar Authority; Salem, NH and Oz Family Cigars Conspiracy Corner – Election Va…

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Episode 384: Great Cigars – Local Spotlight: Federal Cigar; Dover, NH 1:47:59

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It has been 5 years to the week since we’ve done an episode at Federal Cigar and The Slow Burn Lounge in Dover. With the new management, a Hack behind the bar, and Jim from the Great Cigars Podcast in town the stars aligned in Dover. The lounge is full and the jokes are almost non stop, so get your score card out because there are a lot of panelist…

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Episode 383: Story Time with Special Guest: Jonathan Carney – Local Spotlight: Twins Smoke Shop; Londonderry, NH 2:20:28

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Jonathan Carney joins the Hacks this week to talk about his new venture; Bentley Tobacco | USA and Bentley Cigars. We start out be going to the beginning and telling stories around our collective cigar adventures. This is a long one so we smoke two different cigars, both are well received by the panel. Somehow we manage to get the peanut gallery on…

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Episode 382: Back from Florida – Local Spotlight: Cigar Castle; Tampa, FL 1:32:55

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Nurse Rick, Pat McGroin, and Mustang Mike return from Florida with tall tales. This week we record in the 7-20-4 Lounge at Twins Smoke Shop in Londonderry, NH where Nick Goss is holding an HVC Cigars event. The Hidden Herf is an unusual novelty cigar. Three new Hacks are sworn in. Local Spotlight – Cigar Castle; Tampa, FL Conspiracy Corner – The Ve…

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Episode 381: Not Tired of Winning – Local Spotlight: Grumpy’s Cigars & Lounge; Hudson, NH 1:03:03

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The crew drops in to Grumpy’s Cigar & Lounge for the Oliva Cigar event this week and we seem to win the majority of the swag. We have to wait until after the event to do the recording because it was just too busy in the lounge. There is a contingent of half a dozen Hacks at Rocky Patel’s Burn Lounge in Naples Florida at the same time, so we sort of…

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Episode 380: Fast Car and Auto-Driving Stories – Local Spotlight: Elite Cigar and Smoke; Rochester, NY 1:29:28

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We return to the The Mustang Barn for another panel stumping Hidden Herf. This week it’s cars and driving related stories along with our cigars and bourbon. Ricky and Pat are in Florida this week and leave us a few voice mail messages. Detroit Steve reports on his travels and the cigar lounges he stopped at; including The Rat Pack Martini and Cigar…

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Episode 379: Random Voice Mail with Nick Goss – Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar Company – Bar and Lounge; Plaistow, NH 1:41:37

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Here is a Valentines Day we won’t soon forget! Nick Goss joins The Hacks for an episode on 2/14 after the Black Label Trading Company Cigar Event at Plaistow Cigar. We try a new format for the Florida Report with Nurse Rick. The Hidden Herf receives high marks. Local Spotlight – Plaistow Cigar Company – Bar and Lounge; Plaistow, NH Conspiracy Corne…

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Episode 378: Out in the Cold – Local Spotlight: The Mustang Barn 1:26:59

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Hackapalooza 7.0 is all over but the shouting. We run down what happened after we recorded last week’s episode. The Hidden Herf is an old friend that no one recognizes, I guess it’s been too long. We spark up a second Herf and do some comparisons. Local Spotlight – The Mustang Barn Conspiracy Corner – Conspiracy Potpourri – Open Topics…

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Episode 377: Hackapalooza 7.0 – Local Spotlight: Castro’s Backroom; Bedford, NH 1:14:56

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It’s the second day of Hackapalooza 7.0 with a cast of so many that we split the panel into two halves. We talk about the first 24 hours of the three day annual event and the six lounges we have visited so far. We add a couple new Hacks. Conspiracy Corner is back, no more DEI at The Hacks. The Hidden Herf is picked out early but surprises many of t…

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Episode 376: Back at the Undisclosed Location – Local Spotlight: White Ash Cigar Lounge; Pawtucket, RI 1:24:40

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We bring a few first-timers to the infamous “Undisclosed Location” for this week’s episode. We have a couple of brief call-ins ahead of Hackapalooza. Pat McGroin gives us a run down of his adventure to the White Ash event with Mike the Cop from Rocky Patel Cigars. The Hidden Herf is easy to determine by process of elimination if you know your stuff…

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Episode 375: Rum and Cigar Pairings – Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA 1:26:08

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We are back at Shack for the Hackapalooza pregame and rum tasting. Ricky calls in with the Florida report and another Hack is sworn in. The Hidden Herf is picked off early and receives both high and low marks with about an even split. Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA Controversy Corner – We Didn’t Start the Fire and Other Political C…

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Episode 374: Orisha Cigars of Haiti – Local Spotlight: Grumpy’s Cigars & Lounge; Hudson, NH 1:25:34

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We arranged to meet our special guest, Varnell, at Grumpy’s for an introduction to Orisha Cigars, a Haitian brand. Nurse Rick calls in for the Florida Report. We have a few new voices, some fun and games, and a swearing-in to round out the episode. The Hidden Herf is very well received by the panel. Local Spotlight – Grumpy’s Cigars & Lounge; Hudso…

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Episode 373: Rainbow Shrimp – Local Spotlight: Castro’s Back Room; Manchester, NH 1:25:52

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We’re back at Castro’s in Manchester for another fun-filled episode and a sequel to Episode 354, “Drink the Rainbow”. The crew is in rare form this week with lots of jokes and poking fun at each other. Ricky’s call-in is a fail. The Hidden Herf is another classic “unicorn status cigar” from Killer’s vault. Local Spotlight – Castro’s Back Room; Manc…

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Episode 372: 2024 Wrap Up and Market Branding – Local Spotlight: Ash Cigar Lounge; Kingston, NH 1:22:27

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As 2024 comes to a close we have a special guest, Jennifer Thorson, the SVP of Marketing for the Molon Labe brands. It’s a large crew and a very busy lounge this week but we have a lot of laughs and learn about brand marketing. The Hidden Herf is identified early. Local Spotlight – Ash Cigar Lounge; Kingston, NH Controversy Corner – Massachusetts i…

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