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A weekly podcast where we have regular segments that include the Hidden Herf, where we don't know what cigar we are smoking for the first half of the show; Local Spotlight, featuring a local or no-so-local cigar lounge or bar; and the Conspiracy Corner where any topic is fair game as long as it carries some controversy.
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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.
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 Kirk
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 … Continue reading "Episode 408: Rocky Patel – Thirty Years – Local Spotlight: Quartermaster’s Cigars; Frederick, MD"
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?
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.
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 … Continue reading "Episode 405: Aladino Cigars with Adrian Sardiña – Local Spotlight: Grumpy’s Cigar & Lounge; Hudson, NH"
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.
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 … Continue reading "Episode 403: On the Patio – Local Spotlight: Rhino’s Cigar Lounge by Owl Shop Tobacconists; Windham, NH"
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 – … Continue reading "Episode 402: Back for More 5.0 – A Chat with Brittany Lyla – Local Spotlight: Route One BNG Summer Cigar Event"
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-Walk
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 … Continue reading "Episode 400: Summa-Palooza 2025 – Local Spotlight: On the lake; New Hampshire"
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; … Continue reading "Episode 399: Now Open Under New Management – Local Spotlight: Castro’s Cigar Lounge; Bedford, NH"
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?
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 … Continue reading "Episode 397: Jane, Jen, Sammy, and Eldon – Local Spotlight: Ash Cigar Lounge; Kingston, NH"
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 … Continue reading "Episode 396: In Remembrance of the Reverend – Local Spotlight: Castro’s Back Room; Manchester, NH"
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 … Continue reading "Episode 395: The Stogie Hunter Comes Calling – Local Spotlight: Mr. J’s Havana Cigar Lounge; Coventry, RI"
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 … Continue reading "Episode 394: Dialing it Back – Local Spotlight: Smokers Abbey / Fervor Festival; Nashville, TN"
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 … Continue reading "Episode 393: Hidden Herf Retest – Local Spotlight: Castro’s Backroom; Bedford, NH"
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 … Continue reading "Episode 392: Firepit Etiquette – Granite State Cigar Shop; Laconia, NH"
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 … Continue reading "Episode 391: A Chat with “Pat-GPT” – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA"
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