Cigar Hacks

It’s time again for our annual trip to the Poconos. We record on the first night after driving, smoking and partying all day. It a virtual laugh track on this after midnight episode. Local Spotlight – Big House Tobacco Outlet; Scranton, PA Controversy Corner – It just doesn’t add up

This week we land back at Grumpy’s with Nick Goss for the All Saints Cigars Event. We find a bonus guest at the bar that we have been wanting to talk with for a while, Tom Boot of The Original Cigar & Bar joins us. Mustang Mike reports on his trip to the Rocky Patel … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2024/10/28/episode-363-the-goss-man-cometh-with-all-saints-cigars-local-spotlight-grumpys-cigars-hudson-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 363: The Goss Man Cometh with All Saints Cigars <br>– Local Spotlight: Grumpy’s Cigars & Lounge; Hudson, NH"</span></a></p>

Due to scheduling issues we only have time for a quick one this week. It’s like the old days; under an hour in the back lounge at Plaistow Cigar. Mike the Cop from Rocky Patel is on hand where he previews the upcoming trip to Rocky’s house in Honduras with a dozen or so cigar … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2024/10/21/episode-362-a-quick-smoke-with-mike-the-cop-local-spotlight-plaistow-cigar-co-plaistow-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 362: A Quick Smoke with Mike The Cop <br>– Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar Co; Plaistow, NH"</span></a></p>

Erik and Jim from 3Leaf Cigars are the guests this week as we gather at Plaistow Cigar to check in with 3Leaf and learn what it takes to start a new cigar line. This is another one of those episodes with constant jokes, laughs and all around fun. Comedy Corner may have had it’s run. … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2024/10/14/episode-361-3leaf-redux-local-spotlight-new-england-cigar-expo-2024/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 361: 3Leaf Redux <br>– Local Spotlight: New England Cigar Expo 2024"</span></a></p>

The Hacks are Validating with Terrence Riley of Aganorsa Leaf Cigars in the 7-20-4 lounge. We are afforded the privilege of the “fuma experience”, where we smoke two different single leafs that are part of every Aganorsa cigar. We learn all about Aganorsa and the other brands that come from the same fields. Local Spotlight … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2024/10/07/episode-360-the-greatest-night-of-our-lives-with-special-guest-terrence-riley-of-aganorsa-leaf-local-spotlight-twins-smoke-shop-londonderry-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 360: The Greatest Night of Our Lives with Special Guest: Terrence Riley of Aganorsa Leaf <br>– Local Spotlight: Twins Smoke Shop; Londonderry, NH"</span></a></p>

It’s a trip to the land of Miserable Nick to visit with Paul Joyal of Mr. J’s Havana Cigar Lounge. Should kids go to college or not. If you already didn’t know, Pat just came back from Ireland. The Hidden Herf is identified early on and turns out to be a well aged and highly … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2024/09/30/episode-359-on-the-spot-in-rhode-island-local-spotlight-mr-js-havana-cigar-lounge-coventry-ri/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 359: On the Spot in Rhode Island <br>– Local Spotlight: Mr. J’s Havana Cigar Lounge; Coventry, RI"</span></a></p>

The Tobacco Shack celebrates its first five years under the current management. Our first Tobacco Shack episode was number 104, it seems like yesterday. The Anniversary party included a Rocky Patel Cigar Event so, for the Hidden Herf we get to try another yet to be released cigar from Rocky Patel. Local Spotlight – The … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2024/09/23/episode-358-five-years-at-the-shack-local-spotlight-the-tobacco-shack-rowley-ma/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 358: Five Years at The Shack <br>– Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA"</span></a></p>

The Madre Tierra team is in town for Grumpy’s First Anniversary weekend. We stretch this one out long enough to smoke and rate two Hidden Herf cigars from Madre Tierra. The results are a bit surprising. Local Spotlight – Grumpy’s Cigars & Lounge; Hudson, NH Controversy Corner – It’s Debatable

The Founding Fathers Executives Networking Group is based out of a speakeasy style lounge and meeting facility in Danvers, MA. We are joined by the principals of the Founding Fathers for an explanation of “Come as a guest, leave as a friend, and return as a brother”. We have a cast of many so get … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2024/09/09/episode-356-the-speakeasy-local-spotlight-founding-fathers-executives-networking-group/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 356: The Speakeasy <br>– Local Spotlight: Founding Fathers Executives Networking Group"</span></a></p>

It’s Labor Day weekend and the summer is winding down so we head back to home-base for a relatively quiet evening with many of the OGs. The Hidden Herf did not stay hidden for very long, it’s one of those kind of obvious and unique cigars. Local Spotlight – Plaistow Cigar Co; Plaistow, NH & … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2024/09/02/episode-355-labor-day-at-home-local-spotlight-plaistow-cigar-co-plaistow-nh-kissimmee-fl/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 355: Labor Day at Home <br>– Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar Co; Plaistow, NH & Fuego By Sosa; Kissimmee, FL"</span></a></p>

We head for the sidewalk on Elm St. but the weather is so good that it’s already jammed, so we go inside the front window. The Hidden Herf is identified immediately, the panel is getting too good at this. The podcast Juice is very colorful. We are joined by special guests “Killer” of Castro’s and … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2024/08/26/episode-354-drink-the-rainbow-local-spotlight-castros-the-owl-shop-mickey-blakes-and-cigars-international/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 354: Drink the Rainbow <br>– Local Spotlight: Castro’s , The Owl Shop, Mickey Blake’s, and Cigars International"</span></a></p>

It’s another small-group recording from McGroin Manor where we prepare for this year’s New England Cigar Expo and recount four interviews from the 2023 Expo; Perdomo, Kristoff, Micallef, and Montecristo. Local Spotlight – New England Cigar Expo Controversy Corner – Grounding

Back to our regular Friday recording schedule the crew heads over to the Shack where we have a surprise visit from the Choir Boy who has been out of the podcast loop for a while. The Hidden Herf is kind of picked out despite the deceptive practice of the supplier. Local Spotlight – The Tobacco … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2024/08/12/episode-352-the-prodigal-son-returns-local-spotlight-the-tobacco-shack-rowley-ma/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 352: The Prodigal Son Returns <br>– Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA"</span></a></p>

This week we have a last minute scheduling issue that cause us to do an impromptu small crew episode on a Wednesday. We could do a spin-off podcast called “Bad Joke Wednesday”. The Hidden Herf is picked off almost immediately. Local Spotlight – The Original Bar and Cigar; North Conway, NH Controversy Corner – The … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2024/08/05/episode-351-mashed-potatoes-local-spotlight-the-original-bar-and-cigar-north-conway-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 351: Mashed Potatoes <br>– Local Spotlight: The Original Bar and Cigar; North Conway, NH"</span></a></p>

It’s our third summer vacation special from the north country of New Hampshire. See episodes 91 and 297 for the others in this series. The same family members from the 2023 episode join in again this year as we smoke a special set of Hidden Herfs. Local Spotlight – On the lake; New Hampshire Controversy … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2024/07/29/episode-350-cigar-hacks-family-vacation-2024-local-spotlight-on-the-lake-new-hampshire/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 350: Cigar Hacks’ Family Vacation 2024 <br>– Local Spotlight: On the lake; New Hampshire"</span></a></p>

It’s the 7th annual summer trip on the barge and we are at the lake house for the fifth year. The weather is perfect, and many cigars are smoked. The catch phrase this year is Boot & Rally! The Hidden Herf stumps the panel and mistakes were made. Summa-Episode numbers by year and location 2018 … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2024/07/22/episode-349-summa-palooza-2024-local-spotlight-on-the-lake-new-hampshire/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 349: Summa-Palooza 2024 <br>– Local Spotlight: On the lake; New Hampshire"</span></a></p>

Direct from the Route One Business Networking Group (BNG) event for our fourth year, we talk with the BNG members while enjoying cigars under the tent on the back patio at the Rosaria Restaurant. We have the band turn it down before we start but by the time we wrap up the volume is way … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2024/07/15/episode-348-back-for-more-4-0-the-battle-with-the-band-local-spotlight-route-one-bng-at-rosaria-saugus-ma/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 348: Back for More 4.0 – “The Battle with the Band” <br>– Local Spotlight: Route One BNG at Rosaria; Saugus, MA"</span></a></p>

Continuing the Garage Series we find ourselves at Chucks’s Palace this week with a cast that was mostly absent from the Domicile. The Hidden Herf stumps the panel and has mixed favorability due to its spice and strength. Somehow, the discussion turns to golf a few times, the podcast juice is a factor. Local Spotlight … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2024/07/08/episode-347-the-garage-series-local-spotlight-chucks-palace/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 347: The Garage Series <br>– Local Spotlight: Chuck’s Palace"</span></a></p>

The original Domicile was our staple location for many episodes during the era of shutdowns. This is the second episode from the new Domicile 2.0, but the first with the regular Hacks crew. It’s an overnight event so the podcast juice is flowing and the panel is well lubricated, which makes for a raucous episode. … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2024/07/01/episode-346-return-to-the-domicile-2-0-local-spotlight-the-diplomat-cigar-lounge-keene-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 346: Return to the Domicile 2.0 <br>– Local Spotlight: The Diplomat Cigar Lounge; Keene, NH"</span></a></p>

The Tobacco Shack rescues the episode by having us after hours on short notice. It’s brownie sundaes all around. The Hidden Herf is a bit obvious and is pegged right away. Local Spotlights – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA – Leaf & Bean; Pittsburgh, PA – The Royal Cigar Bar & Bistro; Fort Mill, SC … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2024/06/24/episode-345-the-tobacco-shack-to-the-rescue-local-spotlight-multiple-venues/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 345: The Tobacco Shack to the Rescue <br>– Local Spotlight: Multiple Venues"</span></a></p>

Direct from McGroin Manor we do a mid-week episode with a special call-in from JoJo Mo and Luscious Laura, who are on vacation in Ocean City, MD. The Hidden Herf is given enough clues to narrow down the guesses. The New England Cigar Expo is almost sold out, we look back at the interviews from … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2024/06/17/episode-344-mute-your-phone-local-spotlight-mcgroin-manor/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 344: Mute Your Phone <br>– Local Spotlight: McGroin Manor"</span></a></p>

The Hacks drop in to Grumpy’s Cigars & Lounge for the Rocky Patel Cigars Event. We are joined by Mike the Cop and Walter from Grumpy’s. A new hack is sworn in and with enough clues the Hidden Herf is figured out, Local Spotlight – Grumpy’s Cigars & Lounge; Hudson, NH Controversy Corner – Late … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2024/06/10/episode-343-you-cant-be-grumpy-here-local-spotlight-grumpys-cigars-hudson-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 343: You Can’t be Grumpy Here <br>– Local Spotlight: Grumpy’s Cigars & Lounge; Hudson, NH"</span></a></p>

We are back at the firepit with a cast of what seems like a dozen. Comedy Chris and a mystery guest drop by and then phones start ringing. The Hidden Herf is almost pegged. Local Spotlight – Cigar Raffles Controversy Corner – Smurfs and next steps.

It’s the Memorial Day episode so we do a little extra for those who made the sacrifice. It’s a full house of Hacks with a couple of participants in the peanut gallery. The Hidden Herf is an interesting selection, but it still stumps the panel. Local Spotlight – Plaistow Cigar Co; Plaistow, NH Controversy Corner … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2024/05/27/episode-341-you-cant-say-that-local-spotlight-plaistow-cigar-co-plaistow-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 341: You Can’t Say That <br>– Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar Co; Plaistow, NH"</span></a></p>

After watching the Bruins get eliminated on the big screen by the firepit we load in a few more logs to keep the panel warm. We have a guest who was an impromptu call-in a few weeks back. The hidden herf is a follow up from last week. Local Spotlight – The First Firepit of … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2024/05/20/episode-340-buttered-meat-local-spotlight-the-first-firepit-of-2024/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 340: Buttered Meat <br>– Local Spotlight: The First Firepit of 2024"</span></a></p>

It is playoff season so we are at The Tobacco Shack for the Celtics game. The Hidden Herf is another Florida find from Nurse Rick, it gets a decent rating. Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA Controversy Corner – Lunar Months.

Bar tenders from three of our favorite cigar bars get together with us this week as we talk cocktail trivia and cigar pairings. This is one of our more creative episodes as we demonstrate how the New Hampshire cigar bars are diverse, yet able to come together for one fun episode with The Hacks. Local … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2024/05/06/episode-338-the-cigar-bar-tenders-special-local-spotlight-castros-twins-and-grumpys/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 338: The Cigar Bar Tenders Special <br>– Local Spotlight: Castro’s, Twins, and Grumpy’s"</span></a></p>

For two weeks in a row we record on an off day. This week we head to the upstairs at Castro’s in Nashua for a conference room style sit-down. We have a call in from Brady of La Rosa Negra Cigars. The podcast juice is flowing and the Hidden Herf knocks it out of the … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2024/04/29/episode-337-saturday-night-in-nashua-local-spotlight-castros-back-room-nashua-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 337: Saturday Night in Nashua <br>– Local Spotlight: Castro’s Back Room; Nashua, NH"</span></a></p>

We find ourselves at Grumpy’s this week to find out what’s new and why things are more grumpy than before. It’s more than just the cigars. The Hidden Herf is a good one, but someone was paying attention and figures it out at the 11th hour. Local Spotlight – Grumpy’s Cigars & Lounge; Hudson, NH … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2024/04/22/episode-336-have-a-grumpier-day-local-spotlight-grumpys-cigars-hudson-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 336: Have a Grumpier Day <br>– Local Spotlight: Grumpy’s Cigars & Lounge; Hudson, NH"</span></a></p>

It’s the annual Masters Weekend at Plaistow Cigar, but this year it’s with the new brand: 3Leaf Cigars. The Charcuterie pairing is a hit and enhances the Hidden Herf rating. We learn about the 3Leaf Cigars brand, the cigars, and Erik’s journey, over the past year or so, starting a new cigar company. The new … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2024/04/15/episode-335-3leaf-masters-w-erik-wentworth-local-spotlight-plaistow-cigar-co-plaistow-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 335: 3Leaf Masters w/Erik Wentworth <br>– Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar Co; Plaistow, NH"</span></a></p>

This episode starts out like any other, but just as we we get the Hidden Herf going we are thrown a curve-ball and have to switch cigars. Two Hidden Herfs perhaps? We drag a few people in from the lounge as we work our way through the regular segments. If you follow boxing, be sure … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2024/04/08/episode-334-in-the-pink-surprise-local-spotlight-castros-back-room-manchester-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 334: “In the Pink” Surprise <br>– Local Spotlight: Castro’s Back Room; Manchester, NH"</span></a></p>

Mike the Cop, our local Rocky Patel rep, is just back from The PCA 2024 Trade Show in Las Vegas. We are at the Tobacco Shack’s “Party for the Hell of it 3.0” and it’s a full house. The Hidden Herf is a “yet to be available” PCA release. Ricky calls in from Florida for … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2024/04/01/episode-333-direct-from-the-pca-2024-trade-show-local-spotlight-the-tobacco-shack-rowley-ma/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 333: Direct from the PCA 2024 Trade Show <br>– Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA"</span></a></p>

The Reverend Harvey is back, but with a few restrictions. The Third Unit Production Manager organized this week’s location at The Ash Lounge and proceeds to nails the Hidden Herf within the first few minutes. Who knew we had a couple of cross-fit trainers in the group. Nurse Rick calls in with the Florida report. … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2024/03/25/episode-332-the-reverend-returns-local-spotlight-ash-cigar-lounge-kingston-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 332: The Reverend Returns <br>– Local Spotlight: Ash Cigar Lounge; Kingston, NH"</span></a></p>

It’s back to Twins for the St. Paddy weekend episode. Our special guest is actually a Hack but, he has his Twins Manager hat on so he gets special billing. We have a quick call from Ricky in Florida to start things off. The Hidden Herf stumps the panel and receives a decent overall rating. … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2024/03/18/episode-331-it-feels-like-we-were-just-here-local-spotlight-twins-smoke-shop-londonderry-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 331: It feels like we were just here. <br>– Local Spotlight: Twins Smoke Shop; Londonderry, NH"</span></a></p>

We are back at the private smoking lounge this week with a full crew for a high energy episode. Ricky is back in Florida, he calls in from King Corona and puts a couple guys on the line with us. Something goes wrong with the Hidden Herf. We add a new segment to discuss generational … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2024/03/11/episode-330-return-to-the-undisclosed-location-local-spotlight-king-corona-cigars-and-cafe-tampa-fl/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 330: Return to the Undisclosed Location <br>– Local Spotlight: King Corona Cigars and Cafe; Tampa, FL"</span></a></p>

It’s a short crew recording early in the week as kind of an impromptu pop-up podcast. The Hidden Herf is a bit obvious after too many specific clues out of the gate. We dive into to a couple of New England Cigar Expo interviews. Pat the Law student drops in for a few F-Bombs. Pat … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2024/03/04/episode-329-fluoride-lube-local-spotlight-twins-smoke-shop-londonderry-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 329: Fluoride Lube <br>– Local Spotlight: Twins Smoke Shop; Londonderry, NH"</span></a></p>

We find ourselves at Grumpy’s Cigars & Lounge for the third time in five weeks! The principals from Big Sky Cigars are in the area, how could we not go there again. We sit down with Jess Coleman (CEO) and Brandon March (VP) to learn about Big Sky Cigars. It turns out to be more … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2024/02/26/episode-328-big-sky-cigars-and-comedy-local-spotlight-grumpys-cigars-hudson-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 328: Big Sky Cigars and Comedy <br>– Local Spotlight: Grumpy’s Cigars & Lounge; Hudson NH"</span></a></p>

It seems like a small group episode but we eventually manage to have eight people on after we sit down with the shop owner and customer representatives. The Second Unit Production Manager arranged the Cigar & Lounge location and the Hidden Herf that stumps the panel. Pat is back from his Tampa trip and Ricky … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2024/02/19/episode-327-pat-and-rickys-big-adventure-local-spotlight-cigar-and-lounge-watertown-ma/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 327: Pat and Ricky’s Big Adventure <br>– Local Spotlight: Cigar and Lounge; Watertown, MA"</span></a></p>

Direct from Castro’s in Bedford, NH it’s the 2023 Hackie Awards Show and the Hackapalooza 6.0 recap. With ten on the panel this is one for the books. The Hidden Herf is a special awards show selection. Local Spotlight – Castro’s Backroom; Bedford, NH Controversy Corner – How are the award categories and nominees selected?

We are two days in to Hackapalooza 6.0 and find ourselves at Grumpy’s to record for the second week in a row. We are joined by the team from Madre Tierra Cigars who made the trip from Florida for the full Hackapalooza 6.0 experience. We are also joined by the Pocono and Nashville Hacks live … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2024/02/05/episode-325-the-2024-hackie-awards-special-local-spotlight-castros-backroom-bedford-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 325: Hackapalooza 6.0 w/Madre Tierra Cigars <br>– Local Spotlight: Grumpy’s Cigars & Lounge; Hudson NH"</span></a></p>

Nick Goss is one of our local brokers that we have been trying to connect with since the beginning, it finally happens this week. The event included offerings from BuyItSigned.com in addition to the Goss Man’s selections. The Hidden Herf is an obscure selection but one of the panel happens to recognize it. The White … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2024/01/29/episode-324-the-goss-man-w-nick-goss-local-spotlight-grumpys-cigars-hudson-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 324: The Goss Man W/Nick Goss <br>– Local Spotlight: Grumpy’s Cigars & Lounge; Hudson NH"</span></a></p>

It’s back to Twins 7-20-4 Lounge for kind of a pre-palooza visit. We take two call-ins this week, Ricky is at Grand Cathedral Cigars in Tampa, plus the GC and Sparky are at a surprise party. We have a few drop-in guests including one of the original Hacks. The Hidden Herf requires a giant clue … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2024/01/22/episode-323-roses-on-a-piano-local-spotlight-twins-smoke-shop-londonderry-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 323: Roses on a Piano <br>– Local Spotlight: Twins Smoke Shop; Londonderry, NH"</span></a></p>

Direct from Plaistow Cigar it’s kind of a laid back episode. Nurse Rick calls in from Mi Casa Cigar Shop & Lounge in Valrico, Florida. Local Spotlight – Plaistow Cigar Co; Plaistow, NH Controversy Corner – Fake news document drops.

It’s New Year’s Eve at the (undisclosed location) Lancero Lounge, with the Hacks extended cigar family. The wives join the panel for another special episode where we get the scoop on how we met our wives. Plenty of laughs as the truth comes out. The Hidden Herf is a special selection for 2024. For the … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2024/01/08/episode-321-the-wives-special-2-0-how-we-met-local-spotlight-the-lancero-lounge/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 321: The Wives’ Special 2.0 – How We Met <br>– Local Spotlight: The Lancero Lounge"</span></a></p>

For the 2024 New Year episode we head over to Eli’s Smoking Lounge with some of the new Hacks. The Hidden Herf is a different size of a cigar we have smoked recently and the consensus is that it is very different. Local Spotlight – Eli’s Smoking Lounge; Nashua, NH Controversy Corner – Predictions for … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2024/01/01/episode-320-size-matters-in-the-new-year-elis-smoking-lounge-nashua-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 320: Size Matters in the New Year <br>– Eli’s Smoking Lounge; Nashua, NH"</span></a></p>

We return to the Two Guys Christmas Party at the Seabrook location for another year. This time we are joined by Jarrid Trudeau EVP of Kristoff Cigars. Jarrid is an old friend of the OG Hacks, so it’s catching up on some history and getting the newer Hacks up to speed on the Kristoff story. … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2023/12/25/episode-319-a-kristoff-christmas-w-jarrid-trudeau-two-guys-smoke-shop-seabrook-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 319: A Kristoff Christmas W/Jarrid Trudeau <br>– Two Guys Smoke Shop; Seabrook, NH"</span></a></p>

There was a launch party for a new line of cigars at The Ash in Kingston, NH on the same night as the local football team playing Thursday Night Football at The Tobacco Shack in Rowley, MA. We had already arranged a giant turkey frying event at the Shack for Thursday Night Football so we … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2023/12/18/episode-318-wheres-everyone-going-deep-fried-turkey/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 318: Where’s Everyone Going? <br>– Deep Fried Turkey"</span></a></p>

The Undisclosed location is a private smoking lounge where one of the Hacks happens to know a guy. The hidden Herf is pegged straight out of the gate by the pro. The Mail bag is full and the podcast juice is flowing, it’s one of those! Local Spotlight – Toast Across America Charity Event Controversy … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2023/12/11/episode-317-the-undisclosed-location-toast-across-america-charity-event/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 317: The Undisclosed Location <br>– Toast Across America Charity Event"</span></a></p>

For the second week in a row, a large contingent of Hacks invade a cigar lounge. With almost as many Hacks joining as last week, it’s becoming a regular thing. The Hidden Herf is a controversy in itself. We try a new segment and initiate a new Hack. Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2023/12/04/episode-316-full-house-the-tobacco-shack-rowley-ma/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 316: Full House <br>– The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA"</span></a></p>

A large contingent of Hacks invade the Ash Cigar Lounge to do an episode with Darren Hill, our local New England Sales Manager for My Father Cigars. At one point we count 20 participants, so pull out your score card for this one. The Hidden Herf receives a very good rating overall. The Reverend Harvey … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2023/11/27/episode-315-my-father-w-darren-hill-ash-cigar-lounge-kingston-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 315: My Father w/Darren Hill <br>– Ash Cigar Lounge; Kingston, NH"</span></a></p>