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1:32:55

Episode 382: Back from Florida – Local Spotlight:...

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2025/03/10

Nurse Rick, Pat McGroin, and Mustang Mike return from Florida with tall tales. This week we record in the 7-20-4 Lounge at Twins Smoke Shop in Londonderry, NH where Nick Goss is holding an HVC Cigars event. The Hidden Herf is an unusual novelty cigar. Three new Hacks are sworn in. Local Spotlight – Cigar … Continue reading "Episode 382: Back from Florida – Local Spotlight: Cigar Castle; Tampa, FL"

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1:29:28

Episode 380: Fast Car and Auto-Driving Stories –...

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2025/02/24

We return to the The Mustang Barn for another panel stumping Hidden Herf. This week it’s cars and driving related stories along with our cigars and bourbon. Ricky and Pat are in Florida this week and leave us a few voice mail messages. Detroit Steve reports on his travels and the cigar lounges he stopped … Continue reading "Episode 380: Fast Car and Auto-Driving Stories – Local Spotlight: Elite Cigar and Smoke; Rochester, NY"

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1:41:37

Episode 379: Random Voice Mail with Nick Goss – Local...

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2025/02/17

Here is a Valentines Day we won’t soon forget! Nick Goss joins The Hacks for an episode on 2/14 after the Black Label Trading Company Cigar Event at Plaistow Cigar. We try a new format for the Florida Report with Nurse Rick. The Hidden Herf receives high marks. Local Spotlight – Plaistow Cigar Company – … Continue reading "Episode 379: Random Voice Mail with Nick Goss – Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar Company – Bar and Lounge; Plaistow, NH"

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1:26:59

Episode 378: Out in the Cold – Local Spotlight: The...

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2025/02/10

Hackapalooza 7.0 is all over but the shouting. We run down what happened after we recorded last week’s episode. The Hidden Herf is an old friend that no one recognizes, I guess it’s been too long. We spark up a second Herf and do some comparisons. Local Spotlight – The Mustang Barn Conspiracy Corner – … Continue reading "Episode 378: Out in the Cold – Local Spotlight: The Mustang Barn"

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1:24:40

Episode 376: Back at the Undisclosed Location – Local...

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2025/01/27

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 give 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 – Local Spotlight: White Ash Cigar Lounge; Pawtucket, RI"

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1:26:08

Episode 375: Rum and Cigar Pairings – Local...

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2025/01/20

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 Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA"

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1:25:52

Episode 373: Rainbow Shrimp – Local Spotlight:...

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2025/01/06

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 – Local Spotlight: Castro’s Back Room; Manchester, NH"

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1:22:27

Episode 372: 2024 Wrap Up and Market Branding – Local...

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2024/12/30

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 Cigar Lounge; Kingston, NH"

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1:27:53

Episode 371: The 2024 Hackie Awards Special – Local...

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2024/12/23

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 – Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA"

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1:45:51

Episode 370: A Wrestler, Linebacker, and Cigar Exec...

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2024/12/16

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 Exec Walk Into a Party… – Local Spotlight: Two Guys Smoke Shop; Seabrook, NH"

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1:09:12

Episode 368: Black Friday 2024 – Local Spotlight:...

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2024/12/02

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

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1:18:18

Episode 363: The Goss Man Cometh with All Saints...

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2024/10/28

This week we land back at Grumpy’s with Nick Goss for the All Saints Cigars Event. We find a bonus guest at the bar that we have been wanting to talk with for a while, Tom Boot of The Original Cigar & Bar joins us. Mustang Mike reports on his trip to the Rocky Patel … Continue reading "Episode 363: The Goss Man Cometh with All Saints Cigars – Local Spotlight: Grumpy’s Cigars & Lounge; Hudson, NH"

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Episode 362: A Quick Smoke with Mike The Cop – Local...

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2024/10/21

Due to scheduling issues we only have time for a quick one this week. It’s like the old days; under an hour in the back lounge at Plaistow Cigar. Mike the Cop from Rocky Patel is on hand where he previews the upcoming trip to Rocky’s house in Honduras with a dozen or so cigar … Continue reading "Episode 362: A Quick Smoke with Mike The Cop – Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar Co; Plaistow, NH"

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1:44:58

Episode 361: 3Leaf Redux – Local Spotlight: New...

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2024/10/14

Erik and Jim from 3Leaf Cigars are the guests this week as we gather at Plaistow Cigar to check in with 3Leaf and learn what it takes to start a new cigar line. This is another one of those episodes with constant jokes, laughs and all around fun. Comedy Corner may have had it’s run. … Continue reading "Episode 361: 3Leaf Redux – Local Spotlight: New England Cigar Expo 2024"

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1:34:01

Episode 360: The Greatest Night of Our Lives with...

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2024/10/07

The Hacks are Validating with Terrence Riley of Aganorsa Leaf Cigars in the 7-20-4 lounge. We are afforded the privilege of the “fuma experience”, where we smoke two different single leafs that are part of every Aganorsa cigar. We learn all about Aganorsa and the other brands that come from the same fields. Local Spotlight … Continue reading "Episode 360: The Greatest Night of Our Lives with Special Guest: Terrence Riley of Aganorsa Leaf – Local Spotlight: Twins Smoke Shop; Londonderry, NH"

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1:13:50

Episode 350: Cigar Hacks’ Family Vacation 2024 –...

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2024/07/29

It’s our third summer vacation special from the north country of New Hampshire. See episodes 91 and 297 for the others in this series. The same family members from the 2023 episode join in again this year as we smoke a special set of Hidden Herfs. Local Spotlight – On the lake; New Hampshire Controversy … Continue reading "Episode 350: Cigar Hacks’ Family Vacation 2024 – Local Spotlight: On the lake; New Hampshire"

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1:20:58

Episode 347: The Garage Series – Local Spotlight:...

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2024/07/08

Continuing the Garage Series we find ourselves at Chucks’s Palace this week with a cast that was mostly absent from the Domicile. The Hidden Herf stumps the panel and has mixed favorability due to its spice and strength. Somehow, the discussion turns to golf a few times, the podcast juice is a factor. Local Spotlight … Continue reading "Episode 347: The Garage Series – Local Spotlight: Chuck’s Palace"

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1:26:19

Episode 337: Saturday Night in Nashua – Local...

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2024/04/29

For two weeks in a row we record on an off day. This week we head to the upstairs at Castro’s in Nashua for a conference room style sit-down. We have a call in from Brady of La Rosa Negra Cigars. The podcast juice is flowing and the Hidden Herf knocks it out of the … Continue reading "Episode 337: Saturday Night in Nashua – Local Spotlight: Castro’s Back Room; Nashua, NH"

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1:06:28

Episode 336: Have a Grumpier Day – Local Spotlight:...

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2024/04/22

We find ourselves at Grumpy’s this week to find out what’s new and why things are more grumpy than before. It’s more than just the cigars. The Hidden Herf is a good one, but someone was paying attention and figures it out at the 11th hour. Local Spotlight – Grumpy’s Cigars & Lounge; Hudson, NH … Continue reading "Episode 336: Have a Grumpier Day – Local Spotlight: Grumpy’s Cigars & Lounge; Hudson, NH"

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1:37:35

Episode 335: 3Leaf Masters w/Erik Wentworth – Local...

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2024/04/15

It’s the annual Masters Weekend at Plaistow Cigar, but this year it’s with the new brand: 3Leaf Cigars. The Charcuterie pairing is a hit and enhances the Hidden Herf rating. We learn about the 3Leaf Cigars brand, the cigars, and Erik’s journey, over the past year or so, starting a new cigar company. The new … Continue reading "Episode 335: 3Leaf Masters w/Erik Wentworth – Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar Co; Plaistow, NH"

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