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1:32:22

Episode 465: It’s a Sweet Cap – Local Spotlight:...

Cigar Hacks ·

2026/10/12

Sitting around the fire pit with an assortment of spirits, from Zacapa to the Red Pecker, we have a blast with this week’s crew. The twins are initiated and get new Hack-names. The Hidden Herf is the star of the show with its unusual characteristics and misleading clues. We all have smoked this one before … Continue reading "Episode 465: It’s a Sweet Cap – Local Spotlight: Cigar & Lounge; Watertown, MA"

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1:18:21

Episode 464: The Cigar Twins – Local Spotlight:...

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2026/10/05

Our special guests are a set of twins we met duting the NE Cigar Expo weekend. Oddly enough thay are Grumpy’s regulars. We reap the Expo and other Hack happenings from last weekend. The Hidden Herf stumps the panel and receives good marks. Local Spotlight – Grumpy’s Cigar & Lounge; Hudson, NH Controversy Corner – … Continue reading "Episode 464: The Cigar Twins – Local Spotlight: Grumpy’s Cigar & Lounge; Hudson, NH"

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1:03:24

Episode 463: 2026 New England Cigar Expo Pre-Game –...

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2026/09/28

‘Twas the night before the Expo where we meet up with a group of out of state Hacks, brand owners, and reps. Nimish Desai and the crew from Rocky Patel, Terence Reilly with Aganorsa Leaf, JJ Eiroa from CLE, and Jon Carney of Bently join us for a portion of the episode. It feels like … Continue reading "Episode 463: 2026 New England Cigar Expo Pre-Game – Local Spotlight: Twins Smoke Shop; Londonderry, NH"

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1:17:50

Episode 460: You are at the Wrong Location – Local...

Cigar Hacks ·

2026/09/07

Signals get crossed and we have a situation where we are at two locations. The Hidden Herf is a pre-release that turns out to be released so it stumps the panel. Local Spotlight – Federal Cigar; Dover, NH Controversy Corner – Surveillance Weather

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1:30:53

Episode 458: McGroin Manner with Mama McGroin – Local...

Cigar Hacks ·

2026/08/24

We are joined by Mama McGroin for some laughs and story telling. The Hidden Herf stumps the panel and makes the list. Local Spotlight – Rhino’s Cigar Lounge by Owl Shop Tobacconists Controversy Corner – Wildfires and Weather

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1:06:25

Episode 456: Mid-Week at The Mustang Ranch – Local...

Cigar Hacks ·

2026/08/10

It’s another mid-week episode, this time we’re in the screen tent at the ranch. The panel is in rare form and it’s a bit of a surprise. The Hidden Herf stumps the panel and receives mixed reviews from both ends of the spectrum. Local Spotlight – The Original Cigar & Bar; North Conway, NH Controversy … Continue reading "Episode 456: Mid-Week at The Mustang Ranch – Local Spotlight: The Original Cigar & Bar; North Conway, NH"

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1:15:38

Episode 453: Summa-Palooza 2026 – Local Spotlight: On...

Cigar Hacks ·

2026/07/20

It’s the 9th annual summer trip on the barge and we are at the lake house for the seventh year. The weather is almost perfect, many cigars are smoked, and plenty of fish are caught. The Hidden Herf gets some great reviews. Local Spotlight – On the lake; New Hampshire Controversy Corner – Dead or … Continue reading "Episode 453: Summa-Palooza 2026 – Local Spotlight: On the lake; New Hampshire"

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50:59

Episode 452: Back for More 6.0 – Local Spotlight:...

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2026/07/13

Direct from the Route One Business Networking Group (BNG) event for our sixth year, we speak with a few BNG members while enjoying cigars under the tent on the back patio at the Rosaria Restaurant. The Hidden Herf is a hit the panel. Local Spotlight – Route One BNG Summer Cigar Event Controversy Corner – … Continue reading "Episode 452: Back for More 6.0 – Local Spotlight: Route One BNG Summer Cigar Event"

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1:05:38

Episode 451: All About McGroin – Local Spotlight: The...

Cigar Hacks ·

2026/07/06

It’s cast of thousands for the roasting of McGroin. The Hidden Herf is picked out early but gets a wide range of reviews. Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA Controversy Corner – It’s in the Water.

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1:21:53

Episode 450: Take Me Out to the Ballgame – Local...

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2026/06/29

Our special guest is a former MLB player, so it’s lots of baseball and cigar stories for this episode. The Hidden Herf is obvious after just a single clue. Local Spotlight – Castro’s Backroom; Manchester, NH Controversy Corner – McGroin’s Dating Habits

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59:40

Episode 448: Holy BEEEP – Local Spotlight: Castro’s...

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2026/06/15

Count how many times you hear “Holy BEEEP”. It’s another small group episode and The Hidden Herf is another vintage selection from Killer’s vault. Local Spotlight – Castro’s Backroom; Manchester, NH Controversy Corner – IPO & AI

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1:11:25

Episode 446: A Monster of an Episode – Local...

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2026/06/01

The Hidden Herf theme is a follow up to last week’s theme where we all sample a variation of the same line. Checkout the cigar holder, ashtray, coaster. Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA Controversy Corner – The truth is coming out.

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1:33:21

Episode 445: We’ve Gone to the Birds w/Jonas Santana...

Cigar Hacks ·

2026/05/25

Jonas Santans calls in to tell us about his cigar brand, our Hidden Herf for this week. We report on the Perdomo Father & Son cigar release by Two Guys. Local Spotlight – Two Guys Cigar Shop; Salem, NH Controversy Corner – Ticked Off!

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1:14:10

Episode 443: The New Guy – Local Spotlight: Plaistow...

Cigar Hacks ·

2026/05/11

There’s a Rocky Patel event at Plaistow Cigar, so we drop in to record after it’s over. The “new guy” is initiated into the Hack family. The Hidden Herf is a pre-release from the Rocky Patel team fresh out of the PCA. Local Spotlight – Plaistow Cigar Company; Plaistow, NH Controversy Corner – Info Wars … Continue reading "Episode 443: The New Guy – Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar Company; Plaistow, NH"

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1:22:41

Episode 438: The Party for the Hell of it 5.0 – Local...

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2026/04/06

The crew is back at the Shack for another party and podcast. Rick is back from Florida with more stories. Jim Price, from Rocky Patel Cigars, and Eastie Paul, the owner of The Tobacco Shack, join us this week. The Hidden Herf is an Ybor City staple. Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA … Continue reading "Episode 438: The Party for the Hell of it 5.0 – Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA"

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1:22:52

Episode 437: Doubling Down at the Mustang Ranch –...

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2026/03/30

The heater is installed at the Mustang Shed and it seems to be a success. The Hidden Herf is so obvious we don’t bother trying to hide it, but it does rate high. Local Spotlight – Rhino’s Cigar Lounge by Owl Shop Tobacconists Controversy Corner – From Prophets to Profits

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1:25:44

Episode 432: Figurado Ash Challenge – Local...

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2026/02/23

We have two short figurados this week and somehow it turns into a long ash challenge. Ricky and Pat send in a couple interviews from Florida. Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA Controversy Corner – Tariffs

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1:40:40

Episode 429: Hackapalooza 8.0 – Local Spotlight: The...

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2026/02/02

It’s halfway through Hackapalooza 8.0 where we meet up with the Rocky Patel crew in North Conway at The Original Cigar & Bar. We also sit down with the three brother-owners, Tim, Tom, and Craig. This is our eight stop of the weekend. The Hidden Herf stumps the entire panel. Local Spotlight – The Original … Continue reading "Episode 429: Hackapalooza 8.0 – Local Spotlight: The Original Cigar & Bar; North Conway, NH"

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1:19:05

Episode 426: A Couple of Spoofs – Local Spotlight:...

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2026/01/12

A cast of six land at Grumpy’s to play out the spoof we set in motion last week. The Hidden Herf is a spoof of it’s own. Local Spotlight – Grumpy’s Cigar & Lounge; Hudson, NH Controversy Corner – Vegas Shoot Out

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57:12

Episode 423: 2025 Hackie Awards Special – Local...

Cigar Hacks ·

2025/12/22

Direct from The Tobacco Shack in Rowley, MA it’s the 2025 Hackie Awards Show. We get the RI run-down from Ricky and Pat. The Hidden Herf is unexpected. Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA Controversy Corner – The Proper Cut for Your Cigar

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