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

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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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1:37:14

Episode 422: It’s Better with Age – 3Leaf with Jim –...

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2025/12/15

Jim from 3-Leaf Cigars joins the Hacks in more ways than one. The hacks turn out in force this week. We retry a cigar that was fresh off the boat 16 weeks back on episode 406. Local Spotlight – Plaistow Cigar Company; Plaistow, NH Controversy Corner – Tina Peters from Colorado and What’s Up in … Continue reading "Episode 422: It’s Better with Age – 3Leaf with Jim – Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar Company; Plaistow, NH"

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1:06:11

Episode 420: Football at The Shack – Local Spotlight:...

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2025/12/01

Shacky Greene, Pat McGroin, and Cigar Hack Dave do a special Thanksgiving week episode to launch year nine. The Hidden Herf is a Shack staple and receives good grades. Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA Controversy Corner – Shout Out to Cam Higby

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1:24:00

Episode 418: Miller Cigars with Jimmy and Max – Local...

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2025/11/17

It’s not every week that we have a new cigar brand owner join us for an episode. Jimmy Miller and long-time friend of the Hacks, Max, have a New England launch event of Miller Cigar at Castro’s in Manchester. The Hidden Herf is well received and collectively the Hacks have smoked the other vitolas so we’re able … Continue reading "Episode 418: Miller Cigars with Jimmy and Max – Local Spotlight: Castro’s Backroom; Manchester, NH"

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1:34:22

Episode 416: Pocono Palooza ’25 – Local Spotlight:...

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2025/11/03

It’s our 7th annual trip to the Poconos. We record on Halloween after smoking and partying all day, so you know what to expect. Local Spotlight – Junko’s Cigar Lounge; Hazelton, PA Controversy Corner – Weather Station Anomaly and Alien Spaceships.

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1:28:29

Episode 415: Calling HR – Local Spotlight: Ricky’s...

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2025/10/27

It’s back to the firepit for what my be the last time this year as we discover a time traveler in our midst. The Joke-O-Meter and HR are workimg overtime this week as almost nothing is off limits. We have a visit from a prodigal Hack and a guest from an episode a long time … Continue reading "Episode 415: Calling HR – Local Spotlight: Ricky’s Firepit"

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1:34:18

Episode 414: The Virtual Brother-In-Law – Local...

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2025/10/20

The panel convenes at Cigar and Lounge in Watertown, MA. We have couple of special quests and a couple of Hacks that haven’t been on for a while. This episode is loaded with cigars, laughs, and fish stories. The Hidden Herf is picked out after a couple of clues. Local Spotlight – Cigar and Lounge; … Continue reading "Episode 414: The Virtual Brother-In-Law – Local Spotlight: Cigar and Lounge; Watertown, MA"

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1:33:32

Episode 412: Shacky’s Takeover – Local Spotlight: The...

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2025/10/06

Shacky Greene wants to try being the announcer, so we hand him the intro copy and say, “you’re on”! The Hidden Herf is illusive for a little while, but eventually it’s picked out. Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA Controversy Corner – Saying the quiet part out loud.

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1:24:36

Episode 411: People Watching with Madre Tierra Cigars...

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2025/09/29

It’s a perfect day on the sidewalk in Manchester, NH which makes for prime people watching. We are in for the Madre Tierra, live rolling event at Castro’s. We call Jay the Lawyer for the Pittsburg report. The Hidden Herf receives some of the highest scores. Local Spotlight – Castro’s Backroom; Manchester, NH Controversy Corner … Continue reading "Episode 411: People Watching with Madre Tierra Cigars – Local Spotlight: Castro’s Backroom; Manchester, NH"

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1:45:26

Episode 410: Fall Firepit with The Elevated Humidor –...

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2025/09/22

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.

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1:42:53

Episode 407: No, really, this is #407 – Local...

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2025/09/01

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?

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1:35:06

Episode 405: Aladino Cigars with Adrian Sardiña –...

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2025/08/18

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"

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1:23:51

Episode 404: Pat’s Pick of the Week – Local...

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2025/08/10

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.

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1:25:20

Episode 403: On the Patio – Local Spotlight: Rhino’s...

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2025/08/04

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"

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1:34:37

Episode 402: Back for More 5.0 – A Chat with...

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2025/07/28

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"

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1:17:31

Episode 401: Third Time’s the Charm – Local...

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2025/07/21

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

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1:31:04

Episode 399: Now Open Under New Management – Local...

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2025/07/07

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"

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1:26:22

Episode 398: Cigar Hacks European Vacation – Plaistow...

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2025/06/30

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?

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1:38:11

Episode 397: Jane, Jen, Sammy, and Eldon – Local...

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2025/06/23

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"

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1:31:04

Episode 395: The Stogie Hunter Comes Calling – Local...

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2025/06/09

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"

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