Cigar Hacks

Feb 03 2025 300 ep. 76 mins 55
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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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Episode 377: Hackapalooza 7.0 – Local Spotlight: Castro’s Backroom; Bedford, NH

Feb 03 2025 74 mins  
It’s the second day of Hackapalooza 7.0 with a cast of so many that we split the panel into two halves. We talk about the first 24 hours of the three day annual event and the six lounges we have visited so far. We add a couple new Hacks. Conspiracy Corner is back, no more … Continue reading "Episode 377: Hackapalooza 7.0 – Local Spotlight: Castro’s Backroom; Bedford, NH"

Episode 376: Back at the Undisclosed Location – Local Spotlight: White Ash Cigar Lounge; Pawtucket, RI

Jan 27 2025 84 mins  
We bring a few first-timers to the infamous “Undisclosed Location” for this week’s episode. We have a couple of brief call-ins ahead of Hackapalooza. Pat McGroin gives us a run down of his adventure to the White Ash event with Mike the Cop from Rocky Patel Cigars. The Hidden Herf is easy to determine by … Continue reading "Episode 376: Back at the Undisclosed Location – L

Episode 375: Rum and Cigar Pairings – Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA

Jan 20 2025 86 mins  
We are back at Shack for the Hackapalooza pregame and rum tasting. Ricky calls in with the Florida report and another Hack is sworn in. The Hidden Herf is picked off early and receives both high and low marks with about an even split. Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA Controversy Corner – … Continue reading "Episode 375: Rum and Cigar Pairings – Local Spotligh

Episode 374: Orisha Cigars of Haiti – Local Spotlight: Grumpy’s Cigars & Lounge; Hudson, NH

Jan 13 2025 85 mins  
We arranged to meet our special guest, Varnell, at Grumpy’s for an introduction to Orisha Cigars, a Haitian brand. Nurse Rick calls in for the Florida Report. We have a few new voices, some fun and games, and a swearing-in to round out the episode. The Hidden Herf is very well received by the panel. … Continue reading "Episode 374: Orisha Cigars of Haiti – Local Spotlight: Gr

Episode 373: Rainbow Shrimp – Local Spotlight: Castro’s Back Room; Manchester, NH

Jan 06 2025 85 mins  
We’re back at Castro’s in Manchester for another fun-filled episode and a sequel to Episode 354, “Drink the Rainbow”. The crew is in rare form this week with lots of jokes and poking fun at each other. Ricky’s call-in is a fail. The Hidden Herf is another classic “unicorn status cigar” from Killer’s vault. Local … Continue reading "Episode 373: Rainbow Shrimp –

Episode 372: 2024 Wrap Up and Market Branding – Local Spotlight: Ash Cigar Lounge; Kingston, NH

Dec 30 2024 82 mins  
As 2024 comes to a close we have a special guest, Jennifer Thorson, the SVP of Marketing for the Molon Labe brands. It’s a large crew and a very busy lounge this week but we have a lot of laughs and learn about brand marketing. The Hidden Herf is identified early. Local Spotlight – Ash … Continue reading "Episode 372: 2024 Wrap Up and Market Branding – Local Spotlight: Ash

Episode 371: The 2024 Hackie Awards Special – Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA

Dec 23 2024 87 mins  
Direct from The Tobacco Shack in Rowley, MA it’s the 2024 Hackie Awards Show. Everyone braved the first snow storm of the season for The Tobacco Shack Christmas Party and to do this episode. We get the RI run-down from Pat McGroin. The Hidden Herf is something very different. Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; … Continue reading "Episode 371: The 2024 Hackie Awards Special

Episode 370: A Wrestler, Linebacker, and Cigar Exec Walk Into a Party… – Local Spotlight: Two Guys Smoke Shop; Seabrook, NH

Dec 16 2024 105 mins  
We return to the Two Guys Christmas Party at the Seabrook location for the fourth time. Returning to the Christmas Party series are Steve DeOssie of the NFL (Episode 267) and Jarrid Trudeau EVP of Kristoff Cigars (Episode 319). Our first time guest is John Cena Sr. AKA Johnny Fabulous of Pro Wrestling. Also see … Continue reading "Episode 370: A Wrestler, Linebacker, and Cigar Ex

Episode 369: United We Smoke – Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar Co; Plaistow, NH

Dec 09 2024 83 mins  
The panel is made up of regulars at the United Cigar Event at Plaistow Cigar. Our newly minted tobacconist picks out the Hidden Herf, it’s a bit obvious what it is. We have a couple of items in the mailbag and plenty of Cigar content. Local Spotlight – Plaistow Cigar Co; Plaistow, NH Controversy Corner … Continue reading "Episode 369: United We Smoke – Local Spotlight: Plai

Episode 368: Black Friday 2024 – Local Spotlight: Castro’s Backroom; Bedford, NH

Dec 02 2024 69 mins  
It’s Black Friday again and we are all worn our from too much turkey and frantic shoppers. The panel gathers in Bedford at Castro’s for a relaxing evening after the holiday to discuss the Hidden Herf and other topics. Local Spotlight – Castro’s Backroom; Bedford, NH Controversy Corner – Laughing at the Criers