Cigar Hacks

Continuing our Farewell Tour, we do our last episode at Radloff’s Cigar Shop and On the Rox Lounge before they cease operations on July 31st 2022. It’s a bittersweet transition for the proprietors as they move on to the next chapter. We smoke a brand new release, which is a bit of a metaphor for … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/07/11/episode-243-the-end-of-an-era-local-spotlight-radloffs-cigar-shop-and-on-the-rox-lounge-rochester-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 243: The End of an Era <br>– Local Spotlight: Radloff’s Cigar Shop and On the Rox Lounge; Rochester, NH"</span></a></p>

We assemble a large panel of thirteen hacks for what we’re calling the farewell tour to the Domicile, the sale should be final in a couple weeks. It’s Saturday night of the Fourth of July weekend at the lake so there are a few fireworks in the background. Half of us are in the garage … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/07/04/episode-242-domicile-farewell-tour-local-spotlight-domicile-stories-from-the-past/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 242: Domicile Farewell Tour <br>– Local Spotlight: Domicile Stories from the Past"</span></a></p>

Joining the crew is Brian Sonia from United Cigar at the Plaistow Cigar Event. We pick up Bill, a lounge patron, to round out the panel and it’s bedlam from the start. Mustang Mike is not with us this week but he sends in a story, or two, or three… The mail bag is full … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/06/27/episode-241-wheelbarrow-mania-with-united-cigars-local-spotlight-plaistow-cigar-plaistow-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 241: Wheelbarrow Mania, with United Cigars <br>– Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar; Plaistow, NH"</span></a></p>

We attempt to do this week’s show from the boat but the weather does not cooperate, so we retire to Jake’s Place (AKA, Comedy Chris’s smoke shack). The Hidden Herf is a complete surprise and was selected because it was a box of 10 that we have not tried before, so basically we got lucky. … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/06/20/episode-240-cocoa-puffs-local-spotlight-podcasting-locations-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 240: Cocoa Puffs <br>– Local Spotlight: Podcasting Locations, NH"</span></a></p>

Direct from the Mustang Ranch, we are joined by a couple of special guests, including Irving, our sales rep for PDR Cigars, and for the first time; the lady of the ranch. Again we’re recording before the basket ball game. The Hidden Herf coincidentally rates the same as the last PDR Hidden Herf, now there’s … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/06/13/episode-239-the-haddock-dinner-with-pdr-cigars-local-spotlight-plaistow-cigar-plaistow-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 239: The Haddock Dinner, with PDR Cigars <br>– Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar; Plaistow, NH"</span></a></p>

It’s game 1 of The Celtics vs. The Warriors at The Tobacco Shack. Folks are filtering in as we do the show before the first game of the NBA finals. We talk a little basketball and other random topics while smoking the Hidden Herf. Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA Controversy Corner – … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/06/06/episode-238-the-pre-game-show-local-spotlight-the-tobacco-shack-rowley-ma/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 238: The Pre-Game Show <br>– Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA"</span></a></p>

Jim “The Price is Right” joins us for a special Forged Cigar episode. We learn about the Forged lines from General Cigar. The Hidden Herf is a great new cigar that all the panel enjoys. “The Duster” coat is explained and we get an AMA (ask-me-anyhing) challenge from Matty the Magnificent on the flat earth … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/05/30/episode-237-forged-with-jim-price-local-spotlight-plaistow-cigar-plaistow-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 237: Forged with Jim Price <br>– Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar; Plaistow, NH"</span></a></p>

Direct from Boom Boom and Kimmie’s basement Mama and Papa join us for another fun packed episode. There are plenty of bar stories and laughs as we smoke another legend for the Hidden Herf. Local Spotlight – The Dirty Basement Pub and Cigar Lounge Controversy Corner – UFO Distractions

It’s a short staff this week direct from the front porch, Nurse Rick calls in. The Hidden Herf is an assortment pack. Hang out with us and smoke a cigar while we just talk about vacations, trucks, and cigar stories. Comedy Chris fights off the bugs while reading the current events. Local Spotlight – Burn … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/05/16/episode-235-full-moon-friday-the-13th-local-spotlight-burn-the-band-at-two-guys/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 235: Full Moon Friday the 13th <br>– Local Spotlight: Burn the Band at Two Guys"</span></a></p>

We have perfect weather on Cinco De Mayo for a firepit episode. After a bit of a hiatus The Scarlet returns with tales from the road about the ponies and cigars after a visit to FatAsh Cigar in Kentucky. The Hidden Herf is an easy guess if you’ve been paying attention. Hunter Rick returns for … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/05/09/episode-234-scarlet-fever-at-the-firepit-local-spotlight-fatash-cigar-lounge-ashland-ky/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 234: Scarlet Fever at the Firepit <br>– Local Spotlight: FatAsh Cigar Lounge; Ashland, KY"</span></a></p>

It’s our first visit to Radloff’s since we got snowed out at Hackapalooza. Boom Boom and Kimmy just happen to be there too, there must be a psychic connection. We get caught up with Jamie on the shop, outdoor seating, and the cigar business. Jamie sets us up with a Hidden Herf from the vault … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/05/02/episode-233-not-in-the-gutter-on-the-rox-local-spotlight-radloffs-cigar-shop-and-on-the-rox-lounge-rochester-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 233: Not in the Gutter, On the Rox <br>– Local Spotlight: Radloff’s Cigar Shop and On the Rox Lounge; Rochester, NH"</span></a></p>

With what could be our last episode from The Domicile we are joined by The Brooklyn Chick and The Blue Ash. We have official Podcast Juice which has also been canceled. Nurse Rick and Taco Steve find us a nice Hidden Herf that has a surprise twist. The current events list is extra long this … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/04/25/episode-232-homeless-hacks-local-spotlight-castros-back-room-nashua-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 232: Homeless Hacks <br>– Local Spotlight: Castro’s Back Room, Nashua NH"</span></a></p>

Featuring the Rabbi Cut Above during the holiday season, we bid farewell to a brand that is close to the Hacks in multiple ways. The Hidden Herf is an honorary smoke that we all know well. The Reverend Harvey has a few incidents during the Current Events. The Rabbi Cut Above and the Pocono Palooza … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/04/18/episode-231-farewell-to-an-icon-local-spotlight-the-eastern-pa-circuit/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 231: Farewell to an Icon <br>– Local Spotlight: The Eastern PA Circuit"</span></a></p>

Everyone gets into the guessing game as we randomly plow through brand names to pin down the Hidden Herf. The future of Podcast Juice, golf tournaments, and more in the news section. We tweak The Hidden Herf Reveal once again. A recap of last week’s Hamlet event segues into a Jury Duty discussion. Local Spotlight … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/04/11/episode-230-the-guessing-game-local-spotlight-elies-smoking-lounge-nashua-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 230: The Guessing Game <br>– Local Spotlight: Elie’s Smoking Lounge; Nashua, NH"</span></a></p>

Hamlet of Rocky Patel Cigars is back in town, we meet up at The Tobacco Shack for a rolling demonstration event. Afterwards he joins us for this week’s episode. The event was a great success and the Hidden Herf was a winner too. Lots of news items and a couple of e-mail letters landed in … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/04/04/episode-229-free-cuba-w-hamlet-parades-local-spotlight-the-tobacco-shack-rowley-ma/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 229: Free Cuba w/Hamlet Parades <br>– Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA"</span></a></p>

It’s been a while but we’re finally on the road again and visiting the Culebra Club to do a fun episode with a few members at the club. The Hidden Herf is a secret and gets mixed reviews. We go full circle with the Frog Juice and get a first hand report on Cigars for … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/03/28/episode-228-back-on-the-road-local-spotlight-the-culebra-club-epping-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 228: Back on the road <br>– Local Spotlight: The Culebra Club; Epping NH"</span></a></p>

Comedy Chris is back and we get resolution on the Hotdog Pancake question, of course he throws in another questionable question later in the show for next week. The Hidden Herf is a barber pole lancero. It’s surprising, considering the details on the makeup of this cigar. The Reverend Harvey breaks into a monologue on … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/03/21/episode-227-hotdog-pancake-ii-local-spotlight-cloud-lounge-salem-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 227: Hotdog Pancake II <br>– Local Spotlight: Cloud Lounge; Salem NH"</span></a></p>

A member of the crew that has been on hiatus returns this week and brings us a really interesting Hidden Herf. It rates well but it’s the back story that’s even more than we expected. Comedy Chris is out this week so we hold over the Hotdog Pancake reveal until his return. Nurse Rick calls … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/03/14/episode-226-hotdog-pancake-local-spotlight-corona-cigar-downtown-orlando-fl/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 226: Hotdog Pancake <br>– Local Spotlight: Corona Cigar Downtown; Orlando, FL"</span></a></p>

It’s a small group this week, a bunch of Hacks are out of town, but Nurse Rick calls in from sunny Florida. We have some local lounge news, a report from March Madness, updates, and more. The Hidden Herf is interesting and does well with the panel. Local Spotlight – Eli’s Smoking Room and The … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/03/07/episode-225-table-for-four-local-spotlight-elis-smoking-room-and-the-shriners-event/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 225: Table for Four <br>– Local Spotlight: Eli’s Smoking Room and The Shriners Event"</span></a></p>

There are plenty of cigar related topics this week along with the usual hijinks. The Hidden Herf stumps the panel, but gets a good rating. We take the Oscuro III out on Presidents Day for a cruise around the countryside and visit four lounges. Local Spotlight – Touring in the Oscuro III Controversy Corner – … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/02/28/episode-224-presidents-day-palooza-local-spotlight-touring-in-the-oscuro-iii/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 224: Presidents Day Palooza <br>– Local Spotlight: Touring in the Oscuro III"</span></a></p>

The Hidden Herf is an 8×38 Lancero and the panel is intrigued by this one. It turns out to be an 8 year old Dominican that after a few clues Taco Steve figures out. There are the usual news and events updates, a few laughs, and plenty of cigar talk. We went to the Tobacco … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/02/21/episode-223-local-spotlight-local-spotlight-el-toro-hudson-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 223: That’s a big Lance You Have There <br>– Local Spotlight: El Toro; Hudson, NH"</span></a></p>

Hackapalooza 1.0 gave us the infamous saying: “Are you trying to break my freakin’ leg bro?”. Well, this week Nurse Rick does it to himself on some black ice and then calls in while on the loopy meds. It’s pretty funny as he zones in and out of the conversation. We also have a visit … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/02/14/episode-222-i-broke-my-freakin-leg-bro-local-spotlight-plaistow-cigar-plaistow-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 222: I Broke My Freakin’ Leg Bro <br>– Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar; Plaistow, NH"</span></a></p>

On the remote we have Rabbi Cut-Above (aka Mike from New Jersey) as we recap the Hackapalooza weekend including getting snowed in for a day. Not only do we discuss the weather outdoors we tackle the weather inside our humidors – temperature and humidity. The Hidden Herf is an illusive but decent cigar. Local Spotlight … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/02/07/episode-221-hackapalooza-4-0-part-2-local-spotlight-el-toro-hudson-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 221: Hackapalooza 4.0 Part 2 <br>– Local Spotlight: El Toro; Hudson, NH"</span></a></p>

Hackapalooza 4.0 gets underway at the Tobacco Shack with the Bahama Bob Band and a Rocky Patel Event for the occasion with Mike The Cop. It’s Thursday of our annual four-day weekend bash. Bret calls in and the panel is well primed after the party at The Shack with plenty of laughs. The Hidden Herf … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/01/31/episode-220-hackapalooza-4-0-part-1-local-spotlight-reception-at-the-tobacco-shack-rowley-ma/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 220: Hackapalooza 4.0 Part 1 <br>– Local Spotlight: Reception at The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA"</span></a></p>

Resting up for Hackapalooza we do a relatively relaxing episode at The Domicile, but there are still a few good jokes. The Hidden Herf is a real wildcard this week and we have a backup just in case it’s needed. The number of events is ramping up after all the holiday hoopla has subsided. We … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/01/24/episode-219-titanium-balls-local-spotlight-the-bus-at-cigars-r-us-danvers-ma/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 219: Titanium Balls <br>– Local Spotlight: The Bus at Cigars R Us; Danvers, MA"</span></a></p>

Three Hacks walk into a cigar lounge… We do a small group show with Eastie Paul of the Tobacco Shack before the Pats/Bills game. It starts out quiet, but as we get closer to game more hecklers arrive. Have some cream pie and a chocolate bourbon with that newly released Hidden Herf. Yankee Bill tags … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/01/17/episode-218-pre-game-at-the-tobacco-shack-local-spotlight-el-toro-hudson-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 218: Pre-Game at The Tobacco Shack <br>– Local Spotlight: El Toro; Hudson, NH"</span></a></p>

It’s the 2021 Hackie Awards direct from parts unknown. We welcome our new Hackie Award Show sponsors. The Hidden Herf is a special award show cigar that has been aging in the Hackador longer than the Cigar Hacks has been in production. Along with the awards we do a whiskey and bourbon tasting throughout the … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/01/10/episode-217-the-2021-hackie-awards-special-local-spotlight-whiskey-from-down-under/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 217: The 2021 Hackie Awards Special <br>– Local Spotlight: Whiskey from Down Under"</span></a></p>

Closing out 2021 and ringing in 2022 it’s the New Year’s episode. We have a few good jokes from The Domicile with the regulars and a decent Hidden Herf to go with it all. We reflect on a few thing in the past and discus what’s possible in the future. Local Spotlight – The Tobacco … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2022/01/03/episode-216-we-hope-22-is-good-for-you-local-spotlight-the-tobacco-shack-rowley-ma/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 216: We Hope ’22 is Good for You <br>– Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA"</span></a></p>

Joining the hacks at the Tobacco Shack Christmas Party in Rowley, MA are Bugsy Segal of Pura Soul Cigars and Jeffrey Amendola of Amendola Family Cigars. Not only do we find out about the Pura Soul Barber Pole Cigar and Amandola Family Cigars, we learn just how small the cigar world is. Local Spotlight – … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2021/12/27/episode-215-tobacco-shack-christmas-special-local-spotlight-boston-cigar-club-charlestown-ma/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 215: Tobacco Shack Christmas Special <br>– Local Spotlight: Boston Cigar Club; Charlestown, MA"</span></a></p>

Nashville Dave is on a cigar shop road trip reporting direct from the Florida pan handle at Zack’s Beach Castle Cigars. The hidden Herf is a bit of a dog but, the panel can’t seem to pin it down even with plenty of clues. We give a report on the Two Guys Christmas Party and … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2021/12/20/episode-214-nashville-dave-on-the-road-local-spotlight-zacks-beach-castle-cigars-mary-esther-fl/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 214: Nashville Dave on the Road <br>– Local Spotlight: Zack’s Beach Castle Cigars; Mary Esther, FL"</span></a></p>

We are at the Hammer + Sickle – Plaistow Cigar Christmas Party, which means Erik and Brian of Hammer + Sickle along with Matty the Magnificent join the panel for this annual occasion. We launch the H+S 2021 EPH Limited Edition Cigar and it scores big on the Hack scale. It’s also a birthday, Cowboy … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2021/12/13/episode-213-its-hammer-time-local-spotlight-hammer-plaistow-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 213: It’s Hammer time <br>– Local Spotlight: Hammer + Sickle Christmas at Plaistow Cigar Co.; Plaistow, NH"</span></a></p>

This week’s Hidden Herf is very good, with just a hint or two, and more than a few guesses, the panel lands it. The Oscuro III is set up as a cigar lounge at the Route One BNG event this week and we have a blast with it. Local Spotlight – Route One Business Networking … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2021/12/06/episode-212-a-non-attorney-spokesman-local-spotlight-route-one-bng-extravaganza/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 212: A Non-Attorney Spokesman <br>– Local Spotlight: Route One BNG Extravaganza"</span></a></p>

The Reverend Harvey returns after a bit of a hiatus. The panel samples an unusual hard cider made by “Far From the Tree” in Salem, MA. The Hidden Herf is also a bit unusual and quite a surprise. The Hacks will be at the “Route ONE Business Networking Group” Extravaganza on Thursday December 2nd from … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2021/11/29/episode-211-light-italian-dressing-local-spotlight-black-friday-at-two-guys-smoke-shop-salem-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 211: Light Italian Dressing <br>– Local Spotlight: Black Friday at Two Guys Smoke Shop; Salem, NH"</span></a></p>

It’s the 4th Anniversary episode and we deliver. This episode contains almost an hour of one liners and jokes. Sure there’s a cigar but it melts into the background like it should. It’s a winner and we couldn’t have picked a better performing cigar for the occasion. Local Spotlight – Our 4th Anniversary Controversy Corner … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2021/11/22/episode-210-four-years-of-laughs-local-spotlight-our-4th-anniversary/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 210: Four Years of Laughs <br>– Local Spotlight: Our 4th Anniversary"</span></a></p>

Matty The Magnificent is back with the crew in the original spot for the last episode of the fourth year. It’s tinfoil hats all around and running jokes that keep this one on track. The Hidden Herf is a total guess after many clues and the process of elimination. Local Spotlight – Plaistow Cigar Co.; … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2021/11/15/episode-209-island-boy-local-spotlight-plaistow-cigar-co-plaistow-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 209: Island Boy <br>– Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar Co.; Plaistow, NH"</span></a></p>

After Brinner (Breakfast for Dinner) we recruit a special guest, The Closer, to join us this week. There is plenty of cigar talk, but a lot of other ground is covered too. Local Spotlight – Brinner (Breakfast for Dinner), Two Guys Smoke Shop; Salem, NH Controversy Corner – The Supply Chain

We’re at the Rocky Patel event at The Shack with Mike The Cop and the crew for another fun evening with a cast of thousands. The Hidden Herf is a hit with everyone. It Black Bottle Beard Co time again with MJ on the panel. Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA Controversy Corner … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2021/11/01/episode-207-let-the-ashes-hit-the-floor-local-spotlight-the-tobacco-shack-rowley-ma/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 207: Let the Ashes Hit the Floor <br>– Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA"</span></a></p>

Find out what happens when a dozen Hacks land at Best Cigar Pub for lunch during Pocono Palooza. We are joined by a surprize guest; Cigar Craig. We interview one of the most knowledgable Best Cigar Pub staff members. ATB sets us up with an interesting Hidden Herf that stumps everyone. Local Spotlight – Best … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2021/10/25/episode-206-pocono-palooza-3-0-local-spotlight-best-cigar-pub-drums-pa/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 206: Pocono Palooza 3.0 <br>– Local Spotlight: Best Cigar Pub; Drums, PA"</span></a></p>

It’s PoconoPalooza next week so we call JoJo Mo to get the 411 on what’s coming up. The Blue Ash returns from Alaska with a review of a new cigar lounge called Rat Pack Cigars. The objective for the Hacks this week is to not get eliminated from the squid events game. The Hidden Herf … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2021/10/18/episode-205-the-squid-hacks-local-spotlight-rat-pack-cigars-fairbanks-ak/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 205: The Squid Hacks <br>– Local Spotlight: Rat Pack Cigars; Fairbanks, AK"</span></a></p>

We’re direct from the newly renovated and reopened El Toro Cigar & Lounge. We are joined by the shop owners, Bugsy from Pura Soul, a group of regulars, and a few folks who just happened by. The Cigar is a relatively strong one so it gets mixed reviews from the mild smokers in the group, … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2021/10/11/episode-204-lets-go-brandon-local-spotlight-el-toro-cigar-hudson-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 204: Let’s Go Brandon <br>– Local Spotlight: El Toro Cigar & Lounge; Hudson, NH"</span></a></p>

Were just back from “Smokey Karaoke” and it’s only a panel of four this week. We score a box of great lanceros while at the event, so we forego the Hidden Herf and just go with these cigars. We also discuss the two first release cigars that we received at the event. Plenty of cigar … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2021/10/04/episode-203-its-a-four-pack-local-spotlight-smokey-karaoke-at-two-smoke-shop-salem-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 203: It’s a Four Pack <br>– Local Spotlight: Smokey Karaoke at Two Smoke Shop; Salem, NH"</span></a></p>

Nurse Rick is under the weather and calls in on the remote. The mail bag brings us back to last week’s area code discussion and we receive a surprise package. The Hidden Herf is a perfect beginner cigar and after a few clues Comedy Chris nails it. There’s a full compliment of jokes and laughs. … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2021/09/27/episode-202-i-dont-get-it-local-spotlight-twins-24th-annual-smokin-blues-bbq/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 202: I Don’t Get It <br>– Local Spotlight: Twins 24th Annual Smokin’ Blues BBQ"</span></a></p>

It’s off the rails before we get started. The panel is literally “primed” for this one. If you want plenty of laughs this is the episode, we do eventually light the cigar. The Hidden Herf takes a few guesses, but we get there. Local Spotlight – Two Guys Smoke Shop 36th Anniversary Dinner Controversy Corner … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2021/09/20/episode-201-a-pair-of-loafers-and-a-four-lane-highway-local-spotlight-two-guys-smoke-shop-36th-anniversary-dinner/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 201: A Pair of Loafers and a Four Lane Highway <br>– Local Spotlight: Two Guys Smoke Shop 36th Anniversary Dinner"</span></a></p>

Two Hundred! Time sure flies when you are having fun. We take a look back at all the things we’ve done under the Cigar Hacks umbrella, including the people we’ve met and the places we’ve been. A special thanks to all who have been part of this journey, on the show, behind the scenes, and … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2021/09/13/episode-200-a-milestone-and-a-look-back-local-spotlight-football-at-the-tobacco-shack-rowley-ma/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 200: A Milestone and a Look Back <br>– Local Spotlight: Football at The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA"</span></a></p>

It’s a perfect evening on Enema Lake for this week’s episode. The Hidden Herf stumps the panel and gets a decent rating. NH Cigar Bar license updates and more in the news segment. We interview Abe Flores of PDR Cigars during the event at Plaistow Cigar. Local Spotlight – Corona Cigar; Orlando, FL Controversy Corner … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2021/09/06/episode-199-the-poop-deck-special-segment-with-abe-flores-of-pdr-cigars-local-spotlight-corona-cigar-orlando-fl/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 199: The Poop Deck; Special Segment with Abe Flores of PDR Cigars <br>– Local Spotlight: Corona Cigar; Orlando, FL"</span></a></p>

Lauren from Ashton joins the Hacks for this episode during the Ashton Cigar Event at Cigars R Us. It’s 90 degrees and 90% humidity at sundown, we’re outside in the “alley” and the only thing keeping us cool is a nice cigar and the Podcast Juice. A few of the Danvers regulars also join in … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2021/08/30/episode-198-in-the-alley-with-special-guest-lauren-from-aston-local-spotlight-cigars-r-us-danvers-ma/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 198: In the Alley with Special Guest: Lauren from Ashton <br>– Local Spotlight: Cigars R Us; Danvers, MA"</span></a></p>

We have a couple of letters in the mailbag that drive the episode. CSM George sends us a set of Hidden Herfs that stump the panel and get a very high rating. This is a relaxed episode from The Domicile with plenty of laughs. Local Spotlight – Castaways Seafood & Grille; Seabrook, NH Controversy Corner … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2021/08/23/episode-197-letters-to-the-editor-local-spotlight-castaways-seafood-seabrook-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 197: Letters to the Editor <br>– Local Spotlight: Castaways Seafood & Grille; Seabrook, NH"</span></a></p>

We are at the Tobacco Shack for 2nd Anniversary of Eastie Paul at the helm. By the end of the evening it’s practically a full house with all the folks that drop in. The Hidden Herf stumps the panel and gets just an OK rating. Comedy Chris is in rare form, we do a Podcast … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2021/08/16/episode-196-two-years-at-the-shack-local-spotlight-the-tobacco-shack-rowley-ma/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 196: Two Years at the Shack <br>– Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA"</span></a></p>

CSM George joins us on the remote where we swear him in as a Cigar Hack. We recount the Vouchers for Veterans event from last week. The Hidden Herf is identified with an initial lucky guess and gets a high rating. The crickets are in the background while we sit around the firepit for the … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2021/08/09/episode-195-crickets-at-the-firepit-local-spotlight-out-in-the-limo-last-saturday-night/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 195: Crickets at the Firepit <br>– Local Spotlight: Out in the Limo Last Saturday Night"</span></a></p>

This week the Hacks put on the Vouchers for Veterans; Smok’em If You Got’em Event at the Smokey Quartz Distillery in Seabrook NH, a veteran owned operation. The event was a huge success. The Hidden Herf was also a huge success, receiving a high rating from the panel. CSM George made the trip up from … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2021/08/02/episode-194-vouchers-for-veterans-local-spotlight-smokem-if-you-gotem-event/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 194: Vouchers for Veterans <br>– Local Spotlight: Smok’em If You Got’em Event"</span></a></p>