Cigar Hacks

We slow things down a bit after a double header the previous Friday that produced the last two episodes. It’s over to The Tobacco Shack for one of the first nights of the summer with the extended hours. With a relatively small group of eight we have a few laughs and try a real nice … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2023/06/26/episode-293-shack-late-night-local-spotlight-the-tobacco-shack-rowley-ma/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 293: Shack Late Night <br>– Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA"</span></a></p>

Nimish Desai, of Rocky Patel Cigars, Kurt Kendall of 7-20-4 Cigars and Twins Smoke Shops, plus our host for the evening, Eric “Killer” Kilbane of Castro’s Back Room join the Hacks for a wild ride out on the Elm Street sidewalk in front of Castro’s in Manchester, NH. The rest of the Rocky crew has … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2023/06/19/episode-292-please-turn-mikes-mic-off-with-nimish-desai-local-spotlight-twins-and-castros-new-hampshire/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 292: Please Turn Mike’s Mic Off with Nimish Desai <br>– Local Spotlight: Twins and Castro’s; New Hampshire"</span></a></p>

Direct from Plaistow Cigar, where it all began, we sit down with the Micallef team for a special interview episode. We are joined by Amanda Micallef, Michael Granito, Andy Yaffee, and Jeff, The Micallef Ambassador of the Year. This was a unique opportunity to get four perspectives on the Micallef brand in a single interview. … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2023/06/12/episode-291-micallef-cigars-interview-special-local-spotlight-plaistow-cigar-co-plaistow-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 291: Micallef Cigars Interview Special <br>– Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar Co; Plaistow, NH"</span></a></p>

With a cast of thousands at the fire pit we review the meet up with Miserable Nick out of Providence. He jumps into the Oscuro III and we head around the mid-state RI area on a cigar bar adventure. Nashville Dave finds a new lounge in downtown Nashville. The Hidden Herf is something we should … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2023/06/05/episode-290-cigar-boxes-in-the-fire-pit-local-spotlight-rhode-island-cigar-lounge-tour/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 290: Cigar Boxes in the Fire Pit <br>– Local Spotlight: Rhode Island Cigar Lounge Tour"</span></a></p>

We have a small panel for a low keyed Memorial Day episode. Cellophane; on or off? The Hidden Herf was sent in from a regular listener and is a very surprising cigar. We hear about Cigar World East in Warren, RI while we prepare to tour RI shops on the other side of the state. … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2023/05/29/episode-289-memorial-day-2023-local-spotlight-plaistow-cigar-co-plaistow-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 289: Memorial Day 2023 <br>– Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar Co; Plaistow, NH"</span></a></p>

The Gringo is in town and joins the panel this week. The Hidden Herf brand is guessed but the particular cigar is elusive. Kostas the Olive Man’s brother, Rembrandt the Painter, joins us for the first time while The Gringo breaks up the place. This is a fun one! Local Spotlight – Twins Smoke Shop; … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2023/05/22/episode-288-gringo-twins-local-spotlight-twins-smoke-shop-londonderry-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 288: Gringo Twins <br>– Local Spotlight: Twins Smoke Shop; Londonderry, NH"</span></a></p>

It’s taco & margarita day and the panel doesn’t miss the opportunity the sample the various margaritas at Elie’s. Elie give us an update on what’s in the works for the lounge. We drag Phil from the peanut gallery and put him in the hot seat. The Hidden Herf is discovered early on, but there’s … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2023/05/15/episode-287-cinco-de-mayo-local-spotlight-elies-smoking-lounge-nashua-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 287: Cinco de Mayo <br>– Local Spotlight: Elie’s Smoking lounge; Nashua, NH"</span></a></p>

The Rabbi Cutabove swings into town and we roll out the Oscuro III. The day starts at The Cigar Authority live podcast where the guest for the week is Jose Dominguez Jr. of Jose Dominguez Cigars. We load the crew into the Oscuro III stretch limo and head over to El Toro in Hudson to … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2023/05/08/episode-286-rabbi-palooza-local-spotlight-el-toro-cigar-hudson-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 286: Rabbi Palooza <br>– Local Spotlight: El Toro Cigar & Lounge; Hudson, NH"</span></a></p>

We get the Ash Lounge Grand Opening report. Instead of the usual local spotlight we have a trivia game for prizes. The Hidden Herf becomes somewhat obvious after a few clues. Dog talk. The Brooklyn Chick drops in for a quick appearance. Local Spotlight – Lounge Trivia at Plaistow Cigar Co; Plaistow, NH Controversy Corner … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2023/05/01/episode-285-plaistow-trivia-game-local-spotlight-plaistow-cigar-co-plaistow-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 285: Plaistow Trivia Game <br>– Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar Co; Plaistow, NH"</span></a></p>

It’s the first outdoor episode of 2023. We gather around the fire pit in Nurse Ricks back yard where the Hidden Herf is pegged right out of the gate. We review the olive oil drops and have lot of fun with some one-liners. Local Spotlight – La Farona Cigars, Ebor City, FL Controversy Corner – … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2023/04/24/episode-284-april-fire-pit-local-spotlight-la-farona-cigars-ebor-city-fl/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 284: April Fire Pit <br>– Local Spotlight: La Farona Cigars; Ebor City, FL"</span></a></p>

It’s the soft opening of the new Ash Cigar Lounge in Kingston, NH. We sit down with the owner and get the skinny on the whole story. Nurse Rick is in Orlando on vacation and calls in from Corona Cigar’s downtown location for the Florida Report. The Hidden Herf is recognized by one of the … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2023/04/17/episode-283-the-long-ash-interview-local-spotlight-ash-cigar-lounge-kingston-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 283: The Long Ash Interview <br>– Local Spotlight: Ash Cigar Lounge; Kingston, NH"</span></a></p>

It’s that time again for The Tobacco Shack’s “Party For The Hell Of It”. The band is on, we’re having a blast, and it’s standing room only. This episode was recorded directly after the party. We do a recap on the Route One Business Network Group event. The Hidden Herf stumps the panel but it … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2023/04/10/episode-282-any-excuse-for-a-party-local-spotlight-the-tobacco-shack-rowley-ma/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 282: Any Excuse for a Party <br>– Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA"</span></a></p>

We’re back at the Twins 7-20-4 lounge and Michael Granito of Micallef Cigars is downstairs for a Micallef Cigar event so we rope him into joining us again. Keeping with that theme we also grab “Schweddy Balls” from the lounge. The Hidden Herf is a fantastic five dollar stick. Mustang Mike is back and launches … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2023/04/03/episode-281-mo-money-w-micallef-cigars-local-spotlight-twins-smoke-shop-londonderry-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 281: Mo Money w/Micallef Cigars <br>– Local Spotlight: Twins Smoke Shop; Londonderry, NH"</span></a></p>

Another first, we haven’t done an episode from the Nashua location of Castro’s before this week. Direct from the second floor lounge we have a full compliment of Hacks for the St. Patrick’s Day episode. The Hidden Herf was picked right out by one of our astute panelists. The Podcast Juice is flowing and the … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2023/03/27/episode-280-st-paddys-day-local-spotlight-castros-back-room-nashua-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 280: St Paddy’s Day! <br>– Local Spotlight: Castro’s Back Room; Nashua, NH"</span></a></p>

Our first episode from the Boston Cigar Club is good time for the panel. We land an interview with the owner. There’s an interesting story behind this lounge. The Hidden Herf is guessed by way of a coincidence. A possible future Hack joins the festivities. Oh yeah – it’s Pat McGroin’s birthday Local Spotlight – … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2023/03/20/episode-279-be-patient-the-belly-dancer-is-coming-local-spotlight-boston-cigar-club-charlestown-ma/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 279: Be Patient, the Belly Dancer is Coming! <br>– Local Spotlight: Boston cigar Club, Charlestown, MA"</span></a></p>

It was five years ago this month when we did a Local Spotlight on Cigar and Lounge in Watertown, MA. It about time we got back there to record an episode. We interview the owners and they tell us about the decade’s long, and no so easy, journey to running a successful cigar lounge in … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2023/03/13/episode-278-its-not-easy-local-spotlight-cigar-and-lounge-watertown-ma/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 278: It’s Not Easy <br>– Local Spotlight: Cigar and Lounge; Watertown, MA"</span></a></p>

“Tony Montana” becomes a Hack. The Hidden Herf proves that size matters! How many times can we get pulled over? And other stories from the road. Local Spotlight – Touring in the Oscuro III Controversy Corner – Dinosaur Reality

It’s a Friday night in the 7-20-4 Lounge at Twins. We have a birthday with a special cigar and a hidden herf that stumps the panel. Pat The Law Student files a brief on a California proposal. Local Spotlight – Twins Smoke Shop; Londonderry, NH Controversy Corner – Trains w/Pat McGroin

Hackapalooza 5.0 is in the books, we do a brief recap of the 36 hours that followed last week’s recording. Nurse Rick is on the remote because he’s under the weather again. The Hidden Herf gives a couple of the panelists some issues. We dissect one of the Hidden Herfs to see what it’s issue … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2023/02/20/episode-275-rooster-booster-local-spotlight-plaistow-cigar-co-plaistow-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 275: Rooster Booster <br>– Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar Co; Plaistow, NH"</span></a></p>

Hackapalooza 5.0 is in full swing, we report on the first 30 hours. With twelve panelists the Hidden Herf is “smokers choice” to save on time. The Current Events segment should be called “Fun with the Reverend”. The episode goes in multiple directions and we get into a bit of a laughing fit towards the … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2023/02/13/episode-274-hackapalooza-5-0-local-spotlight-new-tobacco-village-whitehall-pa/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 274: Hackapalooza 5.0 <br>– Local Spotlight: New Tobacco Village; Whitehall, PA"</span></a></p>

We take the Oscuro III limo south to Chuck’s for another episode with a full compliment of Hacks. There’s an initiation of our third new member in as many weeks. The Hidden Herf is hit or miss with the panel but still does not get any outstanding ratings. The banter is all over the map … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2023/02/06/episode-273-south-on-the-north-shore-local-spotlight-chucks-commune/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 273: South on the North Shore <br>– Local Spotlight: Chuck’s Commune"</span></a></p>

Hanging out at Plaistow Cigar on a Saturday Afternoon with a full compliment of Hacks we initiate a new Hack. The Mailbag is full and the Hidden Herf is hit or miss with the panel. The Reverend gets himself into hot water a couple times. Controversy Corner goes in a different direction, four or five … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2023/01/30/episode-272-saturday-afternoon-at-plaistow-cigar-local-spotlight-the-cigar-den-new-brunswick-nj/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 272: Saturday Afternoon at Plaistow Cigar <br>– Local Spotlight: The Cigar Den; New Brunswick, NJ"</span></a></p>

We sit down with Eric “Killer” Kilbane of Castro’s Back Room Cigar Shops. Eric pulls out a few cigar selections from the vault for us to sample, most have been aging for approximately 20 years. It’s a cast of eleven with non-stop laughs. We have been anticipating this episode for over a month and the … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2023/01/23/episode-271-vintage-cigar-night-local-spotlight-castros-back-room-manchester-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 271: Vintage Cigar Night <br>– Local Spotlight: Castro’s Back Room; Manchester, NH"</span></a></p>

Another year passes and we find ourselves handing out another set of awards for some of the best things of the past year. We pull in a couple of lounge regulars (Mike & Steve) to add color commentary. If this wasn’t the awards show we could have call it the medical episode or the boobies … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2023/01/16/episode-270-the-2022-hackie-awards-special-local-spotlight-el-toro-hudson-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 270: The 2022 Hackie Awards Special <br>– Local Spotlight: El Toro; Hudson, NH"</span></a></p>

It’s New Year’s Eve at the (undisclosed location) Lancero Lounge, with the Hacks extended cigar family. Four (or five) of the wives join the panel for a special episode where we get the ladies’ perspective on the Cigar Family concept. Plenty of laughs, cigars, and even some reflection points as we start 2023. The Hidden … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2023/01/09/episode-269-the-wives-special-a-cigar-family-new-year-local-spotlight-the-lancero-lounge/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 269: The Wives’ Special – A Cigar Family New Year <br>– Local Spotlight: The Lancero Lounge"</span></a></p>

It’s the Tobacco Shack Holiday Party 2022. The lounge is jammed and the band is playing when we arrive, but we are recording after hours so it’s quieted down. We have a laid-back episode with a few gifts and a decent Hidden Herf. It’s just what the doctor ordered with the kind of day we … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2023/01/02/episode-268-a-shack-holiday-party-local-spotlight-the-tobacco-shack-rowley-ma/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 268: A Shack Holiday Party <br>– Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA"</span></a></p>

We’re at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Seabrook NH for the annual Christmas Party where we run into former NFL Player and radio / TV commentator Steve DeOssie. If you like football and cigars this is the episode for you! Mr. Bojimbles is back and he pegs the Hidden Herf right out of the gate. … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/12/26/episode-267-football-christmas-w-steve-deossie-local-spotlight-two-guys-smoke-shop-seabrook-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 267: Football Christmas w/Steve DeOssie <br>– Local Spotlight: Two Guys Smoke Shop; Seabrook, NH"</span></a></p>

It’s like three episodes in one. We attend the Molon Labe Cigars, Spirits and Coffee event at Plaistow Cigar. André from Live Free Distillery joins us for the first segment. Steve from Molon Labe Cigars takes the second segment and tells us about the Cigars and the Coffee from New Hampshire Coffee Roasters. The ladies, … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/12/19/episode-266-triple-threat-local-spotlight-molon-labe-at-plaistow-cigar-co-plaistow-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 266: Triple Threat, Are You Man Enough <br>– Local Spotlight: Molon Labe at Plaistow Cigar Co; Plaistow, NH"</span></a></p>

After recording #246 a few Hacks head up to the Federal Cigar 100th Anniversary event with Rocky Patel, where he is releasing the DBS and Edge 20th Anniversary. A few cocktails and a couple cigars latter it last call and Rocky says “Let’s do a podcast right now!” So we find ourselves literally in “The … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/12/12/episode-265-rocky-patel-interview-special-local-spotlight-federal-cigars-slow-burn-lounge-portsmouth-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 265: Rocky Patel Interview Special <br>– Local Spotlight: Federal Cigar’s Slow Burn Lounge; Portsmouth, NH"</span></a></p>

Returning to the scene of the Flat Earth episode, we’re back in Plaistow for the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Event. Joined by the local Dunbarton rep Brian, we have a lot of laughs and smoke a fine Hidden Herf. The Duster makes an appearance and the Reverend explains Double-D Marie. Local Spotlight – Dunbarton Tobacco … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/12/05/episode-264-mainstream-matty-plaistow-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 264: Mainstream Matty & Pat McGroin <br>– Local Spotlight: DT&T at Plaistow Cigar Co; Plaistow, NH"</span></a></p>

The Hacks make the long drive out to Keene, NH on Black Friday to check out a new cigar bar called The Diplomat. We are joined by special guests “AKA Fred”, The Cigar Queen, and Josh for a run-down of the cigar scene in the southwestern corner of New Hampshire. The Hidden Herf turns out … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/11/28/episode-263-olivia-local-spotlight-the-diplomat-cigar-lounge-keene-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 263: Olivia! <br>– Local Spotlight: The Diplomat Cigar Lounge; Keene, NH"</span></a></p>

It’s been five years of the Cigar Hacks and we celebrate by inviting representatives from the six other local cigar podcasts to join us for this special occasion. We discuss cigar podcasting, some of our collective history, how the shows are all different but oddly connected, and as usual we go in a few unexpected … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/11/21/episode-262-5th-anniversary-special-local-cigar-podcasts-local-spotlight-studio-21-at-two-guys-smoke-shop-salem-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 262: 5th Anniversary Special – Local Cigar Podcasts <br>– Local Spotlight: Studio 21 at Two Guys Smoke Shop; Salem, NH"</span></a></p>

Direct from the Veterans Day event at The Tobacco Shack sponsored by Rocky Patel Cigars, we improvise and set up on the side patio because it’s standing room only inside! Mike The Cop, our local Rocky Patel rep, talks with us about the brand. This week’s Panel of Hacks are lucky to have the first … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/11/14/episode-261-veterans-day-w-rocky-patel-cigars-local-spotlight-the-tobacco-shack-rowley-ma/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 261: Veterans Day w/Rocky Patel Cigars <br>– Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA"</span></a></p>

Direct from another live lounge recording we are joined by Bugsy of Pura Soul Cigars and Elie of Elie’s Smoking Lounge. The news section covers some interesting topics including the current international listener statistics and NH cigar bar licensing. The Hidden Herf is another surprise for the panel. Local Spotlight – Elie’s Smoking lounge; Nashua, … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/11/07/episode-260-international-hits-w-bugsy-and-elie-local-spotlight-elies-smoking-lounge-nashua-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 260: International Hits w/Bugsy and Elie <br>– Local Spotlight: Elie’s Smoking lounge; Nashua, NH"</span></a></p>

We dive into one of the latest releases from Forged Cigars with our local rep and special guest Jim Price. The Hidden Herf receives a good rating from the panel. Then in the second half we have a spirited debate on the merits of the shape of the earth. There’s no shortage of bad jokes … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/10/31/episode-259-is-the-earth-flat-with-jim-price-of-forged-cigars-local-spotlight-plaistow-cigar-plaistow-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 259: Is the Earth Flat? With Jim Price of Forged Cigars <br>– Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar; Plaistow, NH"</span></a></p>

Back from the Poconos and Wedding Palooza we find ourselves at El Toro in Hudson, NH with the newlyweds, who just happened to be in the area. Early in the week Nurse Rick ran into Michael Granito, the Micallef Cigar North East Rep, and Michael joins us before heading back to Long Island. We learn … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/10/24/episode-258-pocono-wedding-palooza-recap-w-micallef-cigars-local-spotlight-regency-cigar-emporium-east-greenwich-ri/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 258: Pocono Wedding Palooza Recap w/Micallef Cigars <br>– Local Spotlight: Regency Cigar Emporium; East Greenwich, RI"</span></a></p>

As we prepare to head to The Poconos for the wedding weekend, we record this episode earlier in the week than usual. The man of the hour calls in, but we also have a surprise caller with great timing. Two hack couples prepare to tie their knots. It’s the kind of event you smoke a … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/10/17/episode-257-pocono-wedding-palooza-pre-game-local-spotlight-castros-back-room-manchester-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 257: Pocono Wedding Palooza Pre-Game <br>– Local Spotlight: Castro’s Back Room; Manchester, NH"</span></a></p>

Direct from the Lions Club cigar event at the Saddle Up Saloon in Kingston, NH we help raise funds for a resident in need. We have some extra guests and new panelists that join in the fun. The Hidden Herf gets widely mixed reviews and stumps the panel. Event sponsors included Molon Labe Cigars and … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/10/10/episode-256-fundraising-with-the-lions-club-local-spotlight-the-saddle-up-saloon-kingston-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 256: Fundraising with the Lions Club <br>– Local Spotlight: The Saddle Up Saloon; Kingston, NH"</span></a></p>

Just like a good cigar, the profile of this episode ramps up as the time goes on. The Dominator comes down from the north country and we have a special guest, Long Haul Mark, who schools us on the car carrier business. The laugh-O-Meter climbs in the second half with Matty the Magnificent leading the … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/10/03/episode-255-return-of-the-dominator-local-spotlight-plaistow-cigar-plaistow-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 255: Return of the Dominator <br>– Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar; Plaistow, NH"</span></a></p>

Robert Wright of Pura Soul Cigars drops in to The Tobacco Shack where we have him on the podcast. Our local Pura Soul rep, Bugsy, is also in the house. We learn all about Robert and his journey to Pura Soul cigars. The Hidden Herf is a surprise because of the vitola. Local Spotlight – … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/09/26/episode-254-pura-soul-w-robert-and-bugsy-local-spotlight-the-tobacco-shack-rowley-ma/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 254: Pura Soul w/Robert and Bugsy <br>– Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA"</span></a></p>

We have a sit-down with Justo and Andrea Eiroa of JRE Tobacco and Aladino Cigars during the Aladino Cigar event at Two Guys in Seabrook. Mr. Bojimbles jumps in for the interview with Justo and Andrea. We learn a few things and have a few laughs. The Hidden Herf, a lancero, surprises the panel and … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/09/19/episode-253-aladino-cigars-w-justo-and-andrea-eiroa-local-spotlight-two-guys-smoke-shop-seabrook-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 253: Aladino Cigars w/Justo and Andrea Eiroa <br>– Local Spotlight: Two Guys Smoke Shop; Seabrook, NH"</span></a></p>

We are joined by Steve and Blake from Molon Labe Cigar this week. Molon Labe Cigar is a local New Hampshire company, we learn all about their cigars and the journey. We record this episode out back by the pond at The Saddle Up Saloon in Kingston, NH. The Hidden Herf receives a top rating. … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/09/12/episode-252-molon-labe-cigars-local-spotlight-victory-and-michaels-cigar-bars-worcester-ma/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 252: Molon Labe Cigars <br>– Local Spotlight: Victory and Michael’s Cigar Bars; Worcester, MA"</span></a></p>

No rowing was required as we do another episode out on the boat. No fish were harmed (or caught) in the production of this episode. We swear in, or at, a new Hack and have him read some cringe-worthy urban dictionary entries. The Hidden Herf is picked out by Nurse Rick at the 11th hour. … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/09/05/episode-251-trumpets-of-success-local-spotlight-the-cigar-station-spring-hill-tn/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 251: Trumpets of Success <br>– Local Spotlight: The Cigar Station; Spring Hill, TN"</span></a></p>

Direct from Ricky’s Recluse, AKA the screen house, we have a new guy and an old guy join us. We do a call-in interview with the owners of The Cigar Quarters. Ricky brings us a great Hidden Herf from his trip and fills us in on his cigar lounge travels. Local Spotlight – The Cigar … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/08/29/episode-250-the-florida-report-local-spotlight-the-cigar-quarters-haines-city-fl/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 250: The Florida Report <br>– Local Spotlight: The Cigar Quarters; Haines City, FL"</span></a></p>

We’re at the Mustang Ranch with stories from the past few weeks. The Hidden Herf is a new blend with an old name and really surprises the panel. Local Spotlight – Molon Labe Cigars at Seacoast Harley; North Hampton, NH Controversy Corner – Burke Mountain Curse

Direct from El Toro, with all nations represented, we’re back at one of our favorite lounges and are joined by a few of the regulars. We have a follow up on a couple of topics from last week. The Hidden Herf stumps the panel, but is well received. Smoke along while we tell stories and … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/08/15/episode-248-the-united-nations-local-spotlight-el-toro-hudson-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 248: The United Nations <br>– Local Spotlight: El Toro; Hudson, NH"</span></a></p>

We are on the S.S. Low Voltage, where the weights are made up, and the fish don’t matter! It’s our first time this summer doing the show from the boat. We have a couple of Comedy Chris’ out-of-town relatives who join in on the fun. The Hidden Herf gets a decent rating but no close … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/08/08/episode-247-whos-line-is-it-local-spotlight-night-fishing-on-the-lake/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 247: Who’s Line Is It? <br>– Local Spotlight: Night Fishing on the Lake"</span></a></p>

This week we find ourselves invited to the Amici Club in Medford, MA. for a BBQ and Cigars. We are joined on the show by Angelo, Gus, Andrew, and Paul with dozens of fellow cigar enthusiasts in the background. The members tell us about the Amici Club while smoking the hidden Herf. Lots of guesses … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/08/01/episode-246-associazione-amici-bbq-local-spotlight-associazione-amici-smoking-patio/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 246: Associazione Amici BBQ <br>– Local Spotlight: Associazione Amici Smoking Patio"</span></a></p>

It’s our fifth summer special from the north country of New Hampshire. Join the crew for more fish stories as we continue the tradition of smoking a lot of cigars on the water over the weekend. See Episodes 34 and 89 from the Saco River and episodes 139 and 191/192 for the Summa-Palooza series from … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/07/25/episode-245-summa-palooza-2022-local-spotlight-on-the-lake-new-hampshire/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 245: Summa-Palooza 2022 <br>– Local Spotlight: On the lake; New Hampshire"</span></a></p>

Direct from the Route One Business Networking Group (BNG) event for our second year, we talk with various BNG members while enjoying cigars on the back patio. We are then joined by a pair of Marine Vets who tell us about their new podcast on YouTube called Hard to Kill. It’s the usual laughs with … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/07/18/episode-244-back-for-more-on-the-back-patio-local-spotlight-route-one-bng-at-the-breakaway-danvers-ma/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 244: Back for More on the Back Patio <br>– Local Spotlight: Route One BNG at The Breakaway; Danvers, MA"</span></a></p>