Cigar Hacks

Half of The Cigar Authority joins the Hacks for another fun-filled show. This is Ed Sullivan’s’ first appearance with us and he fits right in. Mr. Jonathan gives us the history of his dance career, plus lots of insight into cigars and each Two Guys location. The Hidden Herf is nailed by one of the … Continue reading "Episode 146: Ed Sullivan and Mr. Jonathan – Local Spotlight: Two Guys Smoke Shop; Salem, NH"

The Barroness returns for a relaxing episode around the fire-pit. The Hidden Herf is bit of a mess with the clues, but we get there eventually with  a three-way effort. The Reverend makes the mistake of asking us to not mention unmentionables. Comedy Chris calls in unexpectedly and gives us an update from the Midwest. … Continue reading "Episode 145: Swearing In – Local Spotlight: Cigars R Us; Danvers, MA"

Two years ago this week we did episode #40 in the same location, Two Guys in Seabrook NH, with Mr. Bojimbles and it happened to be one of the regulars’ birthday, Dave was 78. Well, it’s two years later, he’s 80 and still smoking up a storm so we return to help celebrate. It’s another … Continue reading "Episode 144: It’s Your Birthday Again – Local Spotlight: Two Guys Smoke Shop; Seabrook, New Hampshire"

It’s a return to the Mustang Ranch for a sunset episode. The timing and weather is just about perfect for an evening cigar. Listen in as we transport you to a New Hampshire horse farm for a mid-summer sunset. The Hidden Herf is a follow up from a previous one, but still no one is … Continue reading "Episode 143: Sunset at The Ranch – Local Spotlight: The Mustang Ranch; New Hampshire"

Local representatives from three cigar companies and three shops meet up at The Shack for this week’s episode, it’s like a mini-convention. Rocky, Dunbarton, United, and Hammer plus The Tobacco Shack, Cigars R Us and Plaistow Cigar are represented. Add to that a cast of many and it makes for a unique episode. We take … Continue reading "Episode 142: North Shore Cigar Convention – Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA"

Out on Enema Lake under an almost completely clear sky and a dead calm, the setting is serene for this weeks episode. We have loons and train whistles in the background, a perfect backdrop for another “aged” Hidden Herf beauty that stumps the panel. Our special guest “Tim-Berr” joins us this week for lots of … Continue reading "Episode 141: Cigars, Comets, and Conspiracies – Local Spotlight: NE Regional Tradeshow"

Mike the Cop, our local Rocky Patel rep, and The Shadow join the Hacks for an introduction to the 2020 Rocky Patel release line-up. We smoke the new Quarter Century then learn about the Hamlet 2020, the return of The Winter Collection, ALR 2nd edition limited re-release, and more. With the PCA (formerly IPCPR) canceled the … Continue reading "Episode 140: Rocky Patel 25th Anniversary Releases – Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar Co.; Plaistow, New Hampshire"

Jo-Jo Mo joins the Hacks live for the third “Palooza” in under a year.  For the last couple years have been on the river for the summer trip, but this year we switch it up a bit and stay at the cabin on the lake. We are also joined by Carson Nightly and K-K-K-Katie. Katie … Continue reading "Episode 139: Sum-A-Palloza Special – Local Spotlight: On the lake; New Hampshire"

It’s another outdoor episode, but this time a storm rolls by just west of us and we have a front row seat. We did have to wait out the wind and brief sprinkle but the show must go on. The hidden Herf turns out to be a chain smoke because of the delay. We tell … Continue reading "Episode 138: Riding Out the Storm – Local Spotlight: The Mustang Ranch; New Hampshire"

Half of the “Not Just Blowing Smoke” (NJBS) podcast and Dave “Bugsy” Segal of Pura Soul Cigars join the Hacks for another in-lounge episode. We smoke the Pura Soul Maduro which garners rave reviews from all participants. Bugsy tells us about the Pura Soul founder Robert Wright. Pastor Padron (Dan) and the other Dave (yes, … Continue reading "Episode 137: Not Just Blowing Smoke with Bugsy Segal of Pura Soul Cigars – Local Spotlight: Twins Smoke Shop; Hooksett, NH"

Outdoors for the fifth, and in the gutter for the second week in a row. The “sidewalk lounge” at Cigars R Us is along side the building on Cherry Street and we are literally sitting in the street again. We are joined by a large cast of characters and a big audience. It’s like a … Continue reading "Episode 136: In the Gutter Again – Local Spotlight: Cigars R Us; Danvers, MA"

Continuing with our outdoor theme (#4) we are literally in the street this week. Radloff’s is in a unique position where they have been allowed to have an outdoor lounge in the on-street parking area in front of the shop during this unprecedented time. Once we saw the pictures of what they set up we … Continue reading "Episode 135: Taking it to the Streets – Local Spotlight: Radloff’s Cigar Shop and On the Rox Lounge, Rochester, NH"

The weather is so good that we go out on Enema Lake for a second week in a row. It’s the Strawberry Moon and the sky is crystal clear. We start in the middle of the lake to avoid the bugs but the wind kicks up and we start moving. This might be the first … Continue reading "Episode 134: Strawberry Moon – Local Spotlight: Happy Jack’s Cigars, Pipe and Tobacco Shop; Laconia, NH"

It’s the 2020 edition of our return to recording on the boat while fishing and smoking cigars. Comedy Chris is back at the helm and it seems we have overcome the power issues with the S. S. Low Voltage (A.K.A Smoke on the Water). After a number of clues and a multitude of guesses the … Continue reading "Episode 133: Return to Enema Lake 2020 – Local Spotlight: Smoke On The Water; Enema Lake, NH"

NH has allowed outdoor lounges and we jumped at the opportunity to do our first live lounge recording in the ten weeks since the “lock-down” began. Erik Wentworth of Hammer + Sickle joins us for the return to a bit of “the old normal” . It’s time to catch up with Erik talk about the … Continue reading "Episode 132: It’s Hammer Time w/Erik Wentworth of Hammer + Sickle Cigars – Local Spotlight: Twins Smoke Shop – Under the Tent; Londonderry, NH"

The front rolls through as we start the show, under a tornado watch we forge ahead. Fishing stories, Covid 19 update, ADA, HIPPA and masks. Nurse Rick picks out the Hidden Herf cigar brand after one clue with his first guess. Boober Eats at The Lucky Devil Lounge. Somehow we start talking about Route 66. … Continue reading "Episode 131: Weathering the Storm – Local Spotlight: Twins Smoke Shop; Hooksett, NH"

The Hidden Herf is a winner, it stumps the panel and gets a great rating! We get into a few guitars, Nurse Rick takes a drive down memory lane and Comedy Chris joins us on the remote. Current Events are starting to come back to life. Nurse Rick and Mustang Mike face-off for Conspiracy Corner … Continue reading "Episode 130: Friends in the pool – Local Spotlight: Who is actually open?"

JoJo Mo joins the panel on the remote and pegs the Hidden Herf from the descriptions and the clues. Curbside cigar service, actual cigar events, drive through restaurants. CV19 testing, tracing and inflated figures, re-opening of states, getting the boats ready for the summer, Sum-A-Palooza, now heard in all 50 states. Video Reference – Squirrel … Continue reading "Episode 129: The Scarf Lady – Local Spotlight: Curbside Pickup"

The Retrohale Roast continues – for at least the first 90 seconds. Nancy’s ice cream, ballot harvesting, paper or plastic, the convalescent crew, tobacco and the corona virus, Tampa Tom and much more. The Hidden Herf stumps the panel and gets a wide range of ratings. Local Spotlight – Tailgate Lounges Conspiracy Corner – JFK … Continue reading "Episode 128: Socialist Distancing – Local Spotlight: Tailgate Lounges"

Nurse Rick’s 1st day of retirement, roller coasters, distance learning high school vs. college. The Hidden Herf stumps the panel, but is well received. Local Spotlight – Curbside Service Conspiracy Corner – World Trade building 7, JFK Sr. and Jr. Hidden Herf 127