Cigar Hacks

Robert Wright of Pura Soul Cigars drops in to The Tobacco Shack where we have him on the podcast. Our local Pura Soul rep, Bugsy, is also in the house. We learn all about Robert and his journey to Pura Soul cigars. The Hidden Herf is a surprise because of the vitola. Local Spotlight – … Continue reading "Episode 254: Pura Soul w/Robert and Bugsy – Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA"

We have a sit-down with Justo and Andrea Eiroa of JRE Tobacco and Aladino Cigars during the Aladino Cigar event at Two Guys in Seabrook. Mr. Bojimbles jumps in for the interview with Justo and Andrea. We learn a few things and have a few laughs. The Hidden Herf, a lancero, surprises the panel and … Continue reading "Episode 253: Aladino Cigars w/Justo and Andrea Eiroa – Local Spotlight: Two Guys Smoke Shop; Seabrook, NH"

We are joined by Steve and Blake from Molon Labe Cigar this week. Molon Labe Cigar is a local New Hampshire company, we learn all about their cigars and the journey. We record this episode out back by the pond at The Saddle Up Saloon in Kingston, NH. The Hidden Herf receives a top rating. … Continue reading "Episode 252: Molon Labe Cigars – Local Spotlight: Victory and Michael’s Cigar Bars; Worcester, MA"

No rowing was required as we do another episode out on the boat. No fish were harmed (or caught) in the production of this episode. We swear in, or at, a new Hack and have him read some cringe-worthy urban dictionary entries. The Hidden Herf is picked out by Nurse Rick at the 11th hour. … Continue reading "Episode 251: Trumpets of Success – Local Spotlight: The Cigar Station; Spring Hill, TN"

Direct from Ricky’s Recluse, AKA the screen house, we have a new guy and an old guy join us. We do a call-in interview with the owners of The Cigar Quarters. Ricky brings us a great Hidden Herf from his trip and fills us in on his cigar lounge travels. Local Spotlight – The Cigar … Continue reading "Episode 250: The Florida Report – Local Spotlight: The Cigar Quarters; Haines City, FL"

We’re at the Mustang Ranch with stories from the past few weeks. The Hidden Herf is a new blend with an old name and really surprises the panel. Local Spotlight – Molon Labe Cigars at Seacoast Harley; North Hampton, NH Controversy Corner – Burke Mountain Curse

Direct from El Toro, with all nations represented, we’re back at one of our favorite lounges and are joined by a few of the regulars. We have a follow up on a couple of topics from last week. The Hidden Herf stumps the panel, but is well received. Smoke along while we tell stories and … Continue reading "Episode 248: The United Nations – Local Spotlight: El Toro; Hudson, NH"

We are on the S.S. Low Voltage, where the weights are made up, and the fish don’t matter! It’s our first time this summer doing the show from the boat. We have a couple of Comedy Chris’ out-of-town relatives who join in on the fun. The Hidden Herf gets a decent rating but no close … Continue reading "Episode 247: Who’s Line Is It? – Local Spotlight: Night Fishing on the Lake"

This week we find ourselves invited to the Amici Club in Medford, MA. for a BBQ and Cigars. We are joined on the show by Angelo, Gus, Andrew, and Paul with dozens of fellow cigar enthusiasts in the background. The members tell us about the Amici Club while smoking the hidden Herf. Lots of guesses … Continue reading "Episode 246: Associazione Amici BBQ – Local Spotlight: Associazione Amici Smoking Patio"

It’s our fifth summer special from the north country of New Hampshire. Join the crew for more fish stories as we continue the tradition of smoking a lot of cigars on the water over the weekend. See Episodes 34 and 89 from the Saco River and episodes 139 and 191/192 for the Summa-Palooza series from … Continue reading "Episode 245: Summa-Palooza 2022 – Local Spotlight: On the lake; New Hampshire"

Direct from the Route One Business Networking Group (BNG) event for our second year, we talk with various BNG members while enjoying cigars on the back patio. We are then joined by a pair of Marine Vets who tell us about their new podcast on YouTube called Hard to Kill. It’s the usual laughs with … Continue reading "Episode 244: Back for More on the Back Patio – Local Spotlight: Route One BNG at The Breakaway; Danvers, MA"

Continuing our Farewell Tour, we do our last episode at Radloff’s Cigar Shop and On the Rox Lounge before they cease operations on July 31st 2022. It’s a bittersweet transition for the proprietors as they move on to the next chapter. We smoke a brand new release, which is a bit of a metaphor for … Continue reading "Episode 243: The End of an Era – Local Spotlight: Radloff’s Cigar Shop and On the Rox Lounge; Rochester, NH"

We assemble a large panel of thirteen hacks for what we’re calling the farewell tour to the Domicile, the sale should be final in a couple weeks. It’s Saturday night of the Fourth of July weekend at the lake so there are a few fireworks in the background. Half of us are in the garage … Continue reading "Episode 242: Domicile Farewell Tour – Local Spotlight: Domicile Stories from the Past"

Joining the crew is Brian Sonia from United Cigar at the Plaistow Cigar Event. We pick up Bill, a lounge patron, to round out the panel and it’s bedlam from the start. Mustang Mike is not with us this week but he sends in a story, or two, or three… The mail bag is full … Continue reading "Episode 241: Wheelbarrow Mania, with United Cigars – Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar; Plaistow, NH"

We attempt to do this week’s show from the boat but the weather does not cooperate, so we retire to Jake’s Place (AKA, Comedy Chris’s smoke shack). The Hidden Herf is a complete surprise and was selected because it was a box of 10 that we have not tried before, so basically we got lucky. … Continue reading "Episode 240: Cocoa Puffs – Local Spotlight: Podcasting Locations, NH"

Direct from the Mustang Ranch, we are joined by a couple of special guests, including Irving, our sales rep for PDR Cigars, and for the first time; the lady of the ranch. Again we’re recording before the basket ball game. The Hidden Herf coincidentally rates the same as the last PDR Hidden Herf, now there’s … Continue reading "Episode 239: The Haddock Dinner, with PDR Cigars – Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar; Plaistow, NH"

It’s game 1 of The Celtics vs. The Warriors at The Tobacco Shack. Folks are filtering in as we do the show before the first game of the NBA finals. We talk a little basketball and other random topics while smoking the Hidden Herf. Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA Controversy Corner – … Continue reading "Episode 238: The Pre-Game Show – Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA"

Jim “The Price is Right” joins us for a special Forged Cigar episode. We learn about the Forged lines from General Cigar. The Hidden Herf is a great new cigar that all the panel enjoys. “The Duster” coat is explained and we get an AMA (ask-me-anyhing) challenge from Matty the Magnificent on the flat earth … Continue reading "Episode 237: Forged with Jim Price – Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar; Plaistow, NH"

Direct from Boom Boom and Kimmie’s basement Mama and Papa join us for another fun packed episode. There are plenty of bar stories and laughs as we smoke another legend for the Hidden Herf. Local Spotlight – The Dirty Basement Pub and Cigar Lounge Controversy Corner – UFO Distractions

It’s a short staff this week direct from the front porch, Nurse Rick calls in. The Hidden Herf is an assortment pack. Hang out with us and smoke a cigar while we just talk about vacations, trucks, and cigar stories. Comedy Chris fights off the bugs while reading the current events. Local Spotlight – Burn … Continue reading "Episode 235: Full Moon Friday the 13th – Local Spotlight: Burn the Band at Two Guys"