Cigar Hacks
340 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★ - 23 ratingsA bunch of hacks talking cigars, etc.
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Episode 90: The Ultimate Cigar Authority – Local Spotlight: Studio 21 Podcast Cafe; Salem, NH
August 05, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 39.8 MBRichard Carleton Hacker, the author of “The Ultimate Cigar Book”, joins us on the remote while the in-studio guests are Mr. Johnathan and David Garofalo of “The Cigar Authority”. We talk about history, cigars, pipes, and spirits. With a couple of professional interviewers and a great subject to interview this quickly becomes the most informative … Continue reading "Episode 90: The Ultimate Cigar Authority – Local Spotlight: Studio 21 Podcast Cafe; Salem, NH"
Episode 89: River Redux – Local Spotlight: The Saco River; Fryeburg, ME
July 29, 2019 07:01 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBThe Cigar Hacks again take the pedal-powered paddle-wheeler barge for a two night camping adventure. We are on the Saco River in Fryeburg Maine, this year it’s with a crew of 15. Using a new portable recording configuration we are able to do the episode around the campfire on a sandy beach with the entire … Continue reading "Episode 89: River Redux – Local Spotlight: The Saco River; Fryeburg, ME"
Episode 88: Return to Enema Lake – Local Spotlight: Toscano at Two Guys; Seabrook, NH
July 22, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 33.1 MBThe Engineering team solves the power problem on the S.S. Low Voltage which allows us to record out on Enema Lake. There’s a little competition from the campers on the island. The Saco River Trip is previewed, we are planning to record an episode on the river again this year. The Hidden Herf is a … Continue reading "Episode 88: Return to Enema Lake – Local Spotlight: Toscano at Two Guys; Seabrook, NH"
Episode 87: Fourth of July Special – Local Spotlight: Fireworks on the Fourth
July 15, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 29 MBRecorded on the Sixth of July we have a Fourth of July themed show. We tried to record out on Enema Lake but ran into technical issues with the S.S. Low Voltage, it was quick retreat to dry land for this one – thanks to the back-up battery! The Leprechaun King takes another try with … Continue reading "Episode 87: Fourth of July Special – Local Spotlight: Fireworks on the Fourth"
Episode 86: Pipe Club with Pastor Padron – Local Spotlight: A Day at Fenway Park with Rocky Patel
July 08, 2019 07:01 - 2 hours - 55.4 MBIt’s Pipe Club 101, the hacks learn how to smoke pipes. Pastor Padron (Dan) has us over to the haunted mansion to learn the basics of pipe smoking. Nick sets us up with the essential hardware and the tobacco packing begins. Join us for a “never smoked a pipe before” lesson on how to get … Continue reading "Episode 86: Pipe Club with Pastor Padron – Local Spotlight: A Day at Fenway Park with Rocky Patel"
Episode 85: Seafood, Cigars and Cars – Local Spotlight: Castaways Seafood & Grille; Seabrook, NH
July 01, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 35.6 MBWe sit down with Ted, one of the owners of Castaways Seafood & Grille, to talk about the Perdomo Cigar Dinner they are hosting with Two Guys Smoke Shop on Tuesday August 27th. We learn that you can smoke cigars anytime by the fire pits, beside the deck toward the beach. This qualifies Castaways as … Continue reading "Episode 85: Seafood, Cigars and Cars – Local Spotlight: Castaways Seafood & Grille; Seabrook, NH"
Episode 84: Not as Easy as it Looks – Local Spotlight: Two Guys Father’s Day Event; Salem, NH
June 24, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 33 MBThe Current Events segment is a special treat this week – it’s not as easy as it looks. Things start off with ten minutes of Hidden Herf incorrect guessing and general cigar discussion. We go for ice cream in the Oscuro limo, it got washed, an oil change and then it talks back to us … Continue reading "Episode 84: Not as Easy as it Looks – Local Spotlight: Two Guys Father’s Day Event; Salem, NH"
Episode 83: Any Port in a Storm – Local Spotlight: Smoke on the Water
June 17, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 32.5 MBThe crew heads out on to Enema Lake with the newly updated boat for the first fishing episode of the season. It’s a bit windy in spots until the sun goes down. The Hidden Herf is disguised, but not well enough as it’s an easy 2nd guess for the team. The Leprechaun King (Correspondent Mike) … Continue reading "Episode 83: Any Port in a Storm – Local Spotlight: Smoke on the Water"
Episode 82: Game Five on the House – Local Spotlight: The Bush Trimmer’s Emporium
June 10, 2019 07:01 - 51 minutes - 24.1 MBExtending the tour of Hack Fire Pits we are watching the Bruins and Blues in game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals on the side of the house while burning pallets. The panel needs a Hidden-Herf clue to just get in the ball park. Our recording coincides with the 75th anniversary of D-Day. We invent … Continue reading "Episode 82: Game Five on the House – Local Spotlight: The Bush Trimmer’s Emporium"
Episode 81: Good for the Soul – Local Spotlight: The Eternal Flame Fire Pit
June 03, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 32.8 MBWe are at the fire pit of “Chappy”, the Cigar Hacks’ Chaplin, for an episode to reflect on the possible virtues and immorality of smoking and especially cigars. The panel exposes the Hidden-Herf early by just guessing. The range of topics include: Graduation Cigars, Landscape Rocks, Bible talk on smoking, Smores, and our favorite sports … Continue reading "Episode 81: Good for the Soul – Local Spotlight: The Eternal Flame Fire Pit"
Episode 80: Liquor in the Front & Poker in the Back – Local Spotlight: Boulevard Grille & Cigar Lounge; Pawtucket, RI
May 27, 2019 07:01 - 59 minutes - 27.5 MBWe are joined by a new Hack for this one. The Hidden Herf is well received by the panel. Topics include; online vs. B&M [David vs Goliath], first time smokers, and more. Local Spotlight: Boulevard Grille & Cigar Lounge; Pawtucket, RI Boulevard Grille & Cigar Lounge; Pawtucket, RI Hidden Herf 80 / “Poker in the … Continue reading "Episode 80: Liquor in the Front & Poker in the Back – Local Spotlight: Boulevard Grille & Cigar Lounge; Pawtucket, RI"
Episode 79: Gone to the Dogs – Local Spotlight: C.L.E Cigars at Plaistow Cigar Co.; Plaistow, NH
May 20, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 41.2 MBJim Price from C.L.E. Cigars joins us again. Episode #69 was so much fun with Jim that we just couldn’t pass up an opportunity at the C.L.E. event from our home base to do another. There is a lot of cigar content but, our first animal guest, “Gunner”, the pit bull rescue dog along with … Continue reading "Episode 79: Gone to the Dogs – Local Spotlight: C.L.E Cigars at Plaistow Cigar Co.; Plaistow, NH"
Episode 78: Whales and Mouse Holes – Local Spotlight: Smoke on the Water; Enema Lake
May 13, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBThe Hidden Herf is a bit of a surprise, it’s well received and no one has a clue what it is. We have a good old-fashioned cigar group discussion on the topics of the day. Local Spotlight: Smoke on the Water; Enema Lake Conspiracy Corner: Social Media Access Restrictions; The Derby; and More Smoke on … Continue reading "Episode 78: Whales and Mouse Holes – Local Spotlight: Smoke on the Water; Enema Lake"
Episode 77: Send Nurses, Guns and Funny, We’re Eating Empanadas – Local Spotlight: The Oscuro; Parts Unknown
May 06, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBThis week’s cigar turns out to be a winner. We are treated to a classic Latin American meal at half-time of empanadas with rice and beans prepared by the Cuban Vixen. The Podcast Juice and other libations are flowing. It sounds like a perfect combination of cigars, food and drink but we have to add … Continue reading "Episode 77: Send Nurses, Guns and Funny, We’re Eating Empanadas – Local Spotlight: The Oscuro; Parts Unknown"
Episode 76: Pipe Club with Pastor Padron – Local Spotlight: Twins Smoke Shop; Londonderry, NH
April 29, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBSpecial guest “Pastor Padron” joins the Hacks in-lounge and teaches us about pipes, pipe smoking and how it crosses over to cigars. The Hidden Herf is a mail-in from “Alex the Bastard” and it’s everything we could expect from Alex. The “Reverend Harvey” coins a few new terms. “Bike Rider Mike” and “Bruce the Boss … Continue reading "Episode 76: Pipe Club with Pastor Padron – Local Spotlight: Twins Smoke Shop; Londonderry, NH"
Episode 75: The Hysterical Hacks Direct from Florida – Local Spotlight: Two Guys Smoke Shop; Seabrook, NH
April 22, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 35.1 MBNurse Rick joins us on the remote from his vacation in Florida. The Hidden Herf is circling around in front of everyone but still no one lands it. It’s spring time and cigar events are happening at almost every shop. It takes us a full ten minutes to cover current events. We talk about a … Continue reading "Episode 75: The Hysterical Hacks Direct from Florida – Local Spotlight: Two Guys Smoke Shop; Seabrook, NH"
Episode 74: The Ron & Mike Show – Local Spotlight: O’Shea’s Tavern & Cigar Bar; Nashua, NH
April 15, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 35.6 MBThe Oscuro takes us back to O’Shea’s in Nashua where we are joined by Ron and Mike, a couple of regulars who were just sitting at the bar when we walked in. Ron and Mike tell us all about O’Shea’s and other topics ranging from the Cigar Association of NH Golf Tournament to the finer … Continue reading "Episode 74: The Ron & Mike Show – Local Spotlight: O’Shea’s Tavern & Cigar Bar; Nashua, NH"
Episode 73: Family Fued Night – Local Spotlight: Radloff’s Cigar Shop and On the Rox Lounge; Rochester, NH
April 08, 2019 07:01 - 57 minutes - 26.9 MBThis week we do an impromptu in-lounge episode from Radloff’s in Rochester NH. Jamie Radloff joins us for an informative episode about cigars and lounges from the the perspective of a lounge owner. While doing a lounge recon to a shop we had not been to, but have been planning to visit for quite some … Continue reading "Episode 73: Family Fued Night – Local Spotlight: Radloff’s Cigar Shop and On the Rox Lounge; Rochester, NH"
Episode 72: One Take – Local Spotlight: Churchill’s Smoke Shop & Lounge; East Providence, RI
April 01, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 36 MBOne take doesn’t mean there was no editing. We have a lot of Cigar talk during the first half and a lot of political and sports topics for the second half. The Hidden Herf is another crowd favorite, many on the panel had smoked it recently but no one was even close on a guess. … Continue reading "Episode 72: One Take – Local Spotlight: Churchill’s Smoke Shop & Lounge; East Providence, RI"
Episode 71: Third Time’s the Charm – Local Spotlight: Two Guys Smoke Shop; Nashua, NH
March 25, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 34.3 MBMost episodes are good on a single take. It takes multiple tries to get this one off the ground. It was so much fun for us to do all the takes that we needed to share the antics. We talk about RoMa Craft Tobac and meeting the owners. Also the Cigar Hacks Board Meeting, and … Continue reading "Episode 71: Third Time’s the Charm – Local Spotlight: Two Guys Smoke Shop; Nashua, NH"
Episode 70: Lego My Fuego – Local Spotlight: Castro’s Back Room; Bedford, NH
March 18, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBThe Oscuro limo returns us to Castro’s in Bedford, NH for a second time in just 10 weeks. This lounge is great for recording late in the evening on a Friday. The Hidden Herf receives mixed reviews and isn’t too hard guess. We have fish stories. Phil, our host at Castro’s, joins us for the … Continue reading "Episode 70: Lego My Fuego – Local Spotlight: Castro’s Back Room; Bedford, NH"
Episode 69: Wine’em Dine’em – Local Spotlight: C.L.E. Cigars at Twins Smoke Shop; Londonderry, NH
March 11, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 32.1 MBC.L.E. Cigars regional sales manager Jim Price joins us for this episode. Jim introduces us to the Wynwood Hills Mayhem, a Honduran Corojo. The wrapper binder and filler are all Corojo making this a puro. We forego the Hidden Herf to make way for this special guest and our new favorite C.L.E cigar. This is … Continue reading "Episode 69: Wine’em Dine’em – Local Spotlight: C.L.E. Cigars at Twins Smoke Shop; Londonderry, NH"
Episode 68: Princes and Kings – Local Spotlight: Drew Estate, March Madness, and The Shriners
March 04, 2019 08:01 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBJoined by a new recruit who hails from the DR the laugh-o-meter is set on high. The Hidden Herf starts out strong but mellows mid-stream; it looks like the Habano, not the Maduro. We cover Podcast Juice, El Oscuro, The Oscars, and a few personnel changes in the local area. The Reverend handles the Current … Continue reading "Episode 68: Princes and Kings – Local Spotlight: Drew Estate, March Madness, and The Shriners"
Episode 67: Three Hack-migos – Local Spotlight: Podcasting Locations Past and Future
February 25, 2019 08:01 - 1 hour - 30.4 MBNurse Rick, Dommie the Dominator and Cigar Hack Dave hold down the fort for this episode. We talk about some rare cigars, the Oscuro limo and March Madness. The Hidden Herf is an economy type also know as a golf or yard-gar. Nurse Rick takes his first swing at reading the current events. Comedy Chris … Continue reading "Episode 67: Three Hack-migos – Local Spotlight: Podcasting Locations Past and Future"
Episode 66: Tequila at Dave’s Depot – Local Spotlight: Kelly of Aston at Twins and Roy of Perdomo at Plaistow Cigar
February 18, 2019 08:01 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBNot only are we drinking Patron XO Cafe Dark Cocoa and Incindia (chile choclate) tequila but Cuestion Tequila trips up The Reverend Harvey during Current Events. The Hidden Herf is a great cigar that we should have known but Nurse Rick throws us off the scent and gives us clues at the same time. We … Continue reading "Episode 66: Tequila at Dave’s Depot – Local Spotlight: Kelly of Aston at Twins and Roy of Perdomo at Plaistow Cigar"
Episode 65: 2019 RetroHack Spectacular Recap – Local Spotlight: New Hampshire Cigar Lounge Tour Part 2
February 11, 2019 08:01 - 57 minutes - 26.7 MBThis episode is a recap of the entire RetroHack Spectacular with stories from the road trip. We do a Hidden Herf and again it’s a surprise for the panel. A few of the RetroHacks call in during the show and we talk about the unexpected things that happened along the way, all the swag that … Continue reading "Episode 65: 2019 RetroHack Spectacular Recap – Local Spotlight: New Hampshire Cigar Lounge Tour Part 2"
Episode 64: 2019 RetroHack Spectacular Special Edition – Local Spotlight: New Hampshire Cigar Lounge Tour
February 04, 2019 12:26 - 1 hour - 28.6 MBWe record a special edition show on Friday evening from the Plaistow Cigar shop with the entire RetroHack group after a day of touring cigar lounges in New Hampshire. This is our eighth stop on the tour with one more to go until tomorrow. Saturday we hit five more locations making a total of 13 … Continue reading "Episode 64: 2019 RetroHack Spectacular Special Edition – Local Spotlight: New Hampshire Cigar Lounge Tour"
Episode 63: Gettin’ Some Cold-Cuts for the Big Game – Local Spotlight: Smoke On The Water, New Hampshire
January 28, 2019 08:01 - 1 hour - 32.7 MBThis week we get ready for the final football game of the season and make last-minute preparations for all the guests who will be arriving later in the week for the Retro-Hack Spectacular. It’s about time we have a Hidden Herf that no one nailed out of the gate, and it’s a good one! Plenty … Continue reading "Episode 63: Gettin’ Some Cold-Cuts for the Big Game – Local Spotlight: Smoke On The Water, New Hampshire"
Episode 62: The Retro-Hack Spectacular Pre-Game Show – Local Spotlight: Open Mic with the Goat at O’Shea’s Nashua, NH
January 21, 2019 11:23 - 1 hour - 39.5 MBWe are joined by many of the folks that will be coming to New Hampshire for the Retro-Hack Spectacular at the end of the month. We talk lots of Cigars and other things related to what to expect in two weeks at the Spectacular. Nurse Rick picks out the Hidden Herf by just looking at … Continue reading "Episode 62: The Retro-Hack Spectacular Pre-Game Show – Local Spotlight: Open Mic with the Goat at O’Shea’s Nashua, NH"
Episode 61: Root Beer & Moose Poop – Local Spotlight: Limo to Twins Smoke Shop; Londonderry, NH
January 14, 2019 08:01 - 55 minutes - 25.7 MBJoin us for this episode to find out how Root Beer and Moose Poop relate to a Cigar podcast. Nick schools us on how to pick out the Hidden Herf. He is really getting good at this cigar thing. We take out the Oscuro (Hack’s limo) this week and go for a smoke at Twins … Continue reading "Episode 61: Root Beer & Moose Poop – Local Spotlight: Limo to Twins Smoke Shop; Londonderry, NH"
Episode 60: Full-House at the Poker Table – Local Spotlight: Federal Cigar; Epping, NH
January 07, 2019 08:01 - 48 minutes - 22.5 MBAn in-lounge episode direct from Federal Cigar in Epping, New Hampshire, as we sit around the card table in the back of the lounge with a full-house of eight Hacks. The Hidden Herf is revealed under questionable circumstances – again. The upcoming Cigar Convention with The Retrohale is discussed. The Reverend Harvey gets uncharacteristically steamed … Continue reading "Episode 60: Full-House at the Poker Table – Local Spotlight: Federal Cigar; Epping, NH"
Episode 59: Sick Nurse Rick – Local Spotlight: Castro’s Back Room; Bedford, NH
December 31, 2018 08:01 - 1 hour - 38.9 MBThis is an in-lounge episode recorded at Castro’s Back Room in Bedford, New Hampshire. The Stunning Christie, Reverend Harvey, Big Man Tate and Cigar Hack Dave are in the lounge with Skippy (Bret, from The Retrohale) and “sick” Nurse Rick on the remote call-in. We cover a lot of ground in this one so break … Continue reading "Episode 59: Sick Nurse Rick – Local Spotlight: Castro’s Back Room; Bedford, NH"
Episode 58: Christmas Special 2018
December 24, 2018 08:01 - 1 hour - 29.1 MBOur Christmas special has most of the usual segments and banter, we do a little gift swap instead of the regular local spotlight. The Secret Santa Hidden Herf is a real wild-card and receives mixed reviews. We are joined by Big Man Tate on the remote where we recount the Federal Cigar Christmas Party and … Continue reading "Episode 58: Christmas Special 2018"
Episode 57: Hookah Hacks – Local Spotlight: Cloud Palace’s New VIP Room; Salem, NH
December 17, 2018 08:01 - 1 hour - 35.5 MBWhenever we throw a last minute recording session together it always turns out great. We drop in to the Cloud Palace mid week and have an opportunity to be joined by some of the Cloud Palace family members and their friends. The quests are on the hookahs and also join us for the Hidden Herf. … Continue reading "Episode 57: Hookah Hacks – Local Spotlight: Cloud Palace’s New VIP Room; Salem, NH"
Episode 56: Sound Effects and E-mail – Local Spotlight: Casa Fuente; Las Vegas, NV
December 10, 2018 08:01 - 1 hour - 38.7 MBWe put together another classic “Hack” episode from the Nut-Nook. The Hidden Herf is pegged by Nick the Nasty right out of the gate. The Reverend Harvey runs down a long list of current events. Nurse Rick and Dommie the Dominator have new sound effects and throw them in all through the show. The Cuban … Continue reading "Episode 56: Sound Effects and E-mail – Local Spotlight: Casa Fuente; Las Vegas, NV"
Episode 55: Magazine – Local Spotlight: Castro’s at The Station Bar; Keene, NH
December 03, 2018 08:01 - 1 hour - 30.4 MBAfter last week we calm down a little with a mellow smoke and episode. We still have a lot of fun with Podcast Juice and a bunch of Hack updates. Nurse Rick brings us a Hidden Herf suggested by our friend Erik Wentworth of Hammer and Sickle. The Reverend Harvey rolls through the current events … Continue reading "Episode 55: Magazine – Local Spotlight: Castro’s at The Station Bar; Keene, NH"
Episode 54: Off the Rails – Local Spotlight: ???
November 26, 2018 08:01 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBStarting season 2 we have the largest panel so far, nine plus two call-ins. With this many voices things go off the rails early which makes for another interesting episode where we completely miss the local spotlight. Nick the Nasty brings us a nice surprise for the Hidden Herf, the Reverend Harvey runs through the … Continue reading "Episode 54: Off the Rails – Local Spotlight: ???"
Episode 53: 1st Anniversary Special
November 19, 2018 08:24 - 2 hours - 61.7 MBRecorded in the original location [Plaistow Cigar Co.] with the original Cigar Hacks [Matty, Nick, Dave plus Rick &Harvey] we review the first year of The Cigar Hacks. We saved extra Hidden Herfs from almost every episode and each pick out a few favorites to smoke during this episode. There’s a segment covering all the … Continue reading "Episode 53: 1st Anniversary Special"
Episode 52: Cigar Craig Special / Veterans Day Edition – Local Spotlight: Sosa Family Cigar; Orlando, FL
November 12, 2018 08:01 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBCigar Craig joins the Hacks for an hour and a quarter of cigar talk and banter about many of other topics; Cigar Craig’s Podcast, how the Cigar Craig Blog started, dogs, chickens, other animals, regional accents, growing tobacco, Carlito’s auctions, stopping at JR Cigars, “Presidential” cigars, Plymouth Pebble (Rock), Cigar Hacks back story, Saco River … Continue reading "Episode 52: Cigar Craig Special / Veterans Day Edition – Local Spotlight: Sosa Family Cigar; Orlando, FL"
Episode 51: Nerds of the North – Local Spotlight: Michael’s Tobacco; Euless, TX
November 05, 2018 08:01 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBRecorded north of Twins, Twins, Twins from The Stunning Christy’s garage, garage, garage. We are joined by JoJo Mo and The Happy Hooker on the remote. Nurse Rick pulls out a Hidden Herf that no one has smoked before. Cigar Planner site is down & Limo talk. Current Events reported by the Reverend Harvey. Local … Continue reading "Episode 51: Nerds of the North – Local Spotlight: Michael’s Tobacco; Euless, TX"
Episode 50: Larry the Dog and Happy Clouds – Local Spotlight: Corona Cigar Co.; Orlando, FL
October 29, 2018 07:01 - 55 minutes - 25.9 MBIt’s the Halloween edition, we are at a costume party while smoking and recording. A standard format episode except that Larry the dog is having too much fun with all the party activity. The Hidden Herf is an easy guess for most of the panel because of it’s distinctive characteristics. Bob the Painter (Ross) joins … Continue reading "Episode 50: Larry the Dog and Happy Clouds – Local Spotlight: Corona Cigar Co.; Orlando, FL"
Episode 49: Football on the House – Local Spotlight: Kevin’s Flaming Fire-pit; Somewhere in NH
October 22, 2018 07:01 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBIt’s a Patriots night game so we are at our regular spot to watch the game projected on the side of the house. Fire, Football, Cigars and Podcast Juice – a winning combination. The Red Sox are also on so it’s a double header at the fire-pit while we smoke lots of sticks and burn … Continue reading "Episode 49: Football on the House – Local Spotlight: Kevin’s Flaming Fire-pit; Somewhere in NH"
Episode 48: Simon Says: Smoke Cigars – Local Spotlight: The Cloud Palace; Salem, NH
October 15, 2018 07:01 - 54 minutes - 25.1 MBThis week we do another in-lounge episode direct from the The Cloud Palace in Salem, New Hampshire. We are joined by Simon (Simon Says) and Joe (JoJo Notmo) the owners of The Cloud Palace. They tell us about cigars, hookahs, and belly dancing. The Hidden Herf is a giant log that turns out to be … Continue reading "Episode 48: Simon Says: Smoke Cigars – Local Spotlight: The Cloud Palace; Salem, NH"
Episode 47: Fireside Chat – Special Edition
October 08, 2018 07:01 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBFrom the fire pit comes a special multi-call-in episode with our Retrohale friends; “JoJo Mo”, “Drew the Hooker”, “The Skip” and “The Mate”. The regular format is sidelined for a week while sit around the fire, smoke cigars and talk about whatever comes up, including a preview of the January trip to New Hampshire.
Episode 46: Religion and Politics – Local Spotlight: Gold Leaf Tobacconist; Seabrook, NH
October 01, 2018 07:01 - 1 hour - 31.3 MBWe do a quick follow-up of the “JoJo Mo” and “Drew the Hooker” visit adding the Late Friday and Saturday stops bringing the lounge tally to 8 in under 48 hours. Somehow we get on a couple of religion topics before current events. Conspiracy corner gets into a couple of political topics. The Hidden Herf … Continue reading "Episode 46: Religion and Politics – Local Spotlight: Gold Leaf Tobacconist; Seabrook, NH"
Episode 45: JoJo Mo and Son – Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar Company; Plaistow, NH
September 24, 2018 07:01 - 1 hour - 32.9 MBWe are visited by “JoJo Mo” and “Drew the Hooker” for a few days and have them with us in person. Joe and Drew came up to New Hampshire from the New Jersey / Pennsylvania area to attend a cigar event and go on a lounge tour. With special guests on hand and recording back … Continue reading "Episode 45: JoJo Mo and Son – Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar Company; Plaistow, NH"
Episode 44: Dead in the Water with Skippy & The Mate – Local Spotlight: Stanza Dei Sigari; Boston, MA
September 17, 2018 07:01 - 1 hour - 40.8 MBLooking to extend the summer we get out on the lake but then run into problems forcing us to head back to the dock and record on dry land. Skippy and the Mate of The Retrohale join us from Colorado for the full experience with a Hidden Herf as they go end-to-end on this episode. … Continue reading "Episode 44: Dead in the Water with Skippy & The Mate – Local Spotlight: Stanza Dei Sigari; Boston, MA"
Episode 43: Back on the Lake; No Rain! – Local Spotlight: Red Lion Smoke Shop; Salem, MA
September 10, 2018 07:05 - 1 hour - 34.7 MBWe head out on the boat again after 6 weeks of getting rained out for some fishing, podcast juice, and cigars. The range of topics include; Smokey and the Bandit/Burt Reynolds. World Championship Cigar smoking. Nurse Rick wears boxer shorts for the first time. Anchors away! Deadliest Catch. Industry Night. The Snack Authority and the … Continue reading "Episode 43: Back on the Lake; No Rain! – Local Spotlight: Red Lion Smoke Shop; Salem, MA"
Episode 42: Twins, Twins, Twins, Live, Live, Live – Local Spotlight: 7-20-4 Cigar Lounge; Londonderry, NH
September 03, 2018 07:01 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBWe do our second live-in-lounge recording where we recap of the Fuente event and much more. This one is loaded with lots of general cigar talk. We recruit a guest right off the bar! Another first is ordering Podcast Juice Cocktails on-mic with the bar tender. Some of our listeners come to the lounge to … Continue reading "Episode 42: Twins, Twins, Twins, Live, Live, Live – Local Spotlight: 7-20-4 Cigar Lounge; Londonderry, NH"
Episode 41: Dirty Jersey with JoJo Mo – Local Spotlight: Hoboken Cigars; Hoboken, NJ
August 27, 2018 07:01 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBIn typical Hack fashion we throw an episode together in a couple of hours. We put out the call to the troops and with three regular Hacks and one call in guest we pull off another gem, impromptu. JoJo Mo (Joe Morasco) fits right in and coincidentally is calling from New Jersey just a few … Continue reading "Episode 41: Dirty Jersey with JoJo Mo – Local Spotlight: Hoboken Cigars; Hoboken, NJ"