Cigar Hacks
340 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★ - 23 ratingsA bunch of hacks talking cigars, etc.
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Episode 40: Mr. Bojimbles Live – Local Spotlight: Direct from Two Guys Smoke Shop; Seabrook
August 20, 2018 07:01 - 1 hour - 35.8 MBThis episode starts a new chapter for the Hacks, we record our first in-lounge remote at Two Guys in Seabrook NH, we are joined by Big Jim (aka Mr. Bojimbles). Jim is one of the regular staff at this location which gives us an opportunity to learn more about this lounge and Two Guys Smoke … Continue reading "Episode 40: Mr. Bojimbles Live – Local Spotlight: Direct from Two Guys Smoke Shop; Seabrook"
Episode 39: The Common Law Wife; with The Retrohale – Local Spotlight: Havana Cigar Club, RI
August 13, 2018 07:01 - 1 hour - 31.2 MBWe record with The Retrohale for almost 5 hours this week – cutting this down to 1:07 was a real challenge, leaving plenty of gems for future episodes. The topics: Don’t get too technical. Email, social media and telephone scams. Can you see Boston from Colorado? Driving distances – NE, East Coast – NJ and … Continue reading "Episode 39: The Common Law Wife; with The Retrohale – Local Spotlight: Havana Cigar Club, RI"
Episode 38: Thank-Q From The Recluse Hut – Local Spotlight: Castro’s Back Room, Manchester
August 06, 2018 07:01 - 1 hour - 34.3 MBWe record in “Rick’s Recluse Hut” for the first time. In this episode we talk a lot about cigars and related topics including the recent Nat Sherman/FDA news. The Hidden Herf is an unusual one with split reviews from the panel. Current Events: See CigarPlanner.com for more details, filter by your state or city. Local … Continue reading "Episode 38: Thank-Q From The Recluse Hut – Local Spotlight: Castro’s Back Room, Manchester"
Episode 37: Make a Sandwich; with The Retrohale – Local Spotlight: Castro’s Back Room, Bedford
July 30, 2018 07:01 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBWe try to do another episode from the boat but the weather rolls in just as we are about to start and are forced to pack up, head back to the dock and go inside. Nurse Rick sent another Lobster Care Package to The Retrohale so we have the boys from Colorado on as guests … Continue reading "Episode 37: Make a Sandwich; with The Retrohale – Local Spotlight: Castro’s Back Room, Bedford"
Episode 36: Sriracha, Nuts, and Guacamole – Local Spotlight: The Cigar House
July 23, 2018 07:01 - 56 minutes - 26.2 MBNick opens up with a rant about cigar & scotch posts on social media. We get into various flavor profiles and it takes us in a few directions. The Hidden Herf is enjoyed by all, but still no one had an accurate guess. There’s some heavy breathing, the train whistle and something else in the … Continue reading "Episode 36: Sriracha, Nuts, and Guacamole – Local Spotlight: The Cigar House"
Episode 35: The Island – Local Spotlight: The Cigar Room
July 16, 2018 07:01 - 55 minutes - 25.8 MBWe are out on the boat again for another sunset recording session. Nurse Rick catches his biggest bass to date. Captain Comedy Chris explains the history behind the island. We do the Saco River trip recap and the usual segments. Current Events: See CigarPlanner.com for more details, filter by your state or city. Local Spotlight: … Continue reading "Episode 35: The Island – Local Spotlight: The Cigar Room"
Episode 34: River Camping – Local Spotlight: Saco River
July 09, 2018 10:23 - 50 minutes - 23.3 MBThe Cigar Hacks travel down river on a pedal-powered paddle-wheeler barge for a two night camping adventure. We are on the Saco River in Fryeburg Maine with a crew of 13. Using a very small recording configuration we are able to do the episode around the campfire on a sandy beach with the crew. We … Continue reading "Episode 34: River Camping – Local Spotlight: Saco River"
Episode 33: Raw Meat Two (Too?) – Local Spotlight: Federal Cigar – Epping
July 02, 2018 07:01 - 1 hour - 33.8 MBWe are out on the lake one more time for some fishing, cigars and podcast juice. Cigar Journal Cigar Trophy voting closes. The Reverend reels in something unusual. Capn’ Chris goes to the wrong appliance store. Shout out to Pete and Rochelle. Who knew, the dogs eat raw meat too. Current Events: See CigarPlanner.com for … Continue reading "Episode 33: Raw Meat Two (Too?) – Local Spotlight: Federal Cigar – Epping"
Episode 32: False Starts on Enema Lake – Local Spotlight: Towne News & Smoke Shop
June 25, 2018 09:39 - 50 minutes - 23.6 MBThe third time is the charm on false starts as we are out on the boat for another fishing excursion. This episode was one of the most challenging to edit as “hack” takes on an all new definition, as in “hack up a lung”. The Hidden Herf gets a “lucky guess” right out of the … Continue reading "Episode 32: False Starts on Enema Lake – Local Spotlight: Towne News & Smoke Shop"
Episode 31: The Brooklyn Chic Returns – Local Spotlight: Mark’s Smoke Shop & News Stand
June 18, 2018 07:01 - 1 hour - 32.2 MBWe are again joined by The Brooklyn Chick for an action packed episode, covering the Hammer & Sickle / Eric Hanson news, the limo update, poison ivy eating goats, the Fathers Day Cigar Dinner at Tino’s and other food topics. Gunfire in the background from the locals’ target practice adds to the ambience of this … Continue reading "Episode 31: The Brooklyn Chic Returns – Local Spotlight: Mark’s Smoke Shop & News Stand"
Episode 30: Fishing from the Boat – Local Spotlight: Castaways – Happy Hours with Rocky Patel
June 11, 2018 07:59 - 1 hour - 32.3 MBWe take “mobile” to the extreme and do an episode from the pontoon boat while on a fishing excursion. There are three poles in the water and the fish keep coming while we do an otherwise regular show. The Hidden Herf is another top rated smoke by all. Current Events: See CigarPlanner.com for more details, … Continue reading "Episode 30: Fishing from the Boat – Local Spotlight: Castaways – Happy Hours with Rocky Patel"
Episode 29: The Oscuro Limo – Local Spotlight: Victory Cigar Bar
June 04, 2018 07:01 - 1 hour - 37.9 MBMaking up for last week’s rain-out we do an extended episode. As usual we are all over the map with topics including the limo update. We finally make it up to O’Shea’s in Nashua on a Thursday to see the Goat and Friends. The Hidden Herf is a special surprise for all. Current Events: See … Continue reading "Episode 29: The Oscuro Limo – Local Spotlight: Victory Cigar Bar"
Episode 28: Rained Out – Local Spotlight: Tailgating at Gillette Stadium
May 28, 2018 07:01 - 1 minute - 879 KBThis episode has been put on a rain delay – stay tuned for an update. We traveled to the NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championship Weekend at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro MA with the expectation of recording this week’s episode while there for two nights in the RVs. The weather has not cooperated and it has been … Continue reading "Episode 28: Rained Out – Local Spotlight: Tailgating at Gillette Stadium"
Episode 27: Name the Boat – Local Spotlight: Twins Deck Update; Cigars R Us; Puro’s Cigar
May 21, 2018 07:01 - 1 hour - 32.2 MBPodcast Juice Cocktails. The early Father’s/Mother’s Day gift. The Joke Segment. Curling comes up again. The Dark Side of the Leaf & The Bazaar of the Leaf. The shameless plugs, retro-haling & the annual cigar investment. Current Events: See CigarPlanner.com for more details, filter by your state or city. Local Spotlight: Twins deck update; Cigars … Continue reading "Episode 27: Name the Boat – Local Spotlight: Twins Deck Update; Cigars R Us; Puro’s Cigar"
Episode 26: Back to Basics – Local Spotlight: Primings Cigar Lounge & Bar
May 14, 2018 07:01 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBWe get back on track with our standard format. RI Mike joins the panel on the remote. The Hidden-Herf is another mystery until the reveal. Smokey and the Bandit gets tied in. We report on the limo search. Cigar Craig is starting a new podcast. Current Events: See CigarPlanner.com for more details, filter by your … Continue reading "Episode 26: Back to Basics – Local Spotlight: Primings Cigar Lounge & Bar"
Episode 25: Technical Difficulties – Local Spotlight: The Gatlin-Burlier & Hoggs Upstairs Taverne
May 07, 2018 07:02 - 1 hour - 36 MBAfter fighting with a bad cable and few “blunder-ific” false starts we finally get the episode going. Mark and Bret from The Retrohale join us (via a spotty Skype connection) for another off-the-rails episode. Departing from our usual format we just relax, smoke cigars, and drink plenty of podcast juice as we move from one … Continue reading "Episode 25: Technical Difficulties – Local Spotlight: The Gatlin-Burlier & Hoggs Upstairs Taverne"
Episode 24: 10 Years Ago Today – Local Spotlight: Twins Smoke Shop; Hookset
April 30, 2018 07:01 - 58 minutes - 27.1 MBThe Hidden Herf is a special treat for the panel, it also demonstrates how individual palates change over time. We take our time with the events and discuss other topics related to each lounge or event. Cow Tongue and Aganorsa tobaccos work their way in to the talk. A few anecdotes from Comedy Chris keep … Continue reading "Episode 24: 10 Years Ago Today – Local Spotlight: Twins Smoke Shop; Hookset"
Episode 23: He’s Back – Local Spotlight: Federal Cigar Bar; Dover
April 23, 2018 07:01 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBMatty returns after a hiatus from the show and the Hidden-Herf is picked just for the occasion. We cover far too many topics to list them all but the theme seems to be a lot of laughing. There are lots of events coming up and we have commentary on just about every one. We took … Continue reading "Episode 23: He’s Back – Local Spotlight: Federal Cigar Bar; Dover"
Episode 22: Raw Meat – Local Spotlight: En Fuego Tobacco Shop
April 16, 2018 07:01 - 1 hour - 34.5 MBThis week we have a slightly different format and an introduction to a new Cigar Hack; The Brooklyn Chic. With just two of us recording live the Hidden Herf is not much of a secret so the regular feature is modified. Instead of Conspiracy corner we adapt a segment recorded after hours with the boys … Continue reading "Episode 22: Raw Meat – Local Spotlight: En Fuego Tobacco Shop"
Episode 21: Kennedy Konnections – Local Spotlight: Two Guys Smoke Shop; Seabrook
April 09, 2018 07:54 - 1 hour - 38.7 MBThis episode’s Hidden Herf is universally liked by the panel, but still no guesses on what it is are in the ball park. The discussion, as usual, is a bit random and includes chasing mice, dogs, Laugh-In, Harleys, etc. Bonus material; Jeep Week – Moab UT and King of the Hammers – Johnson Valley CA … Continue reading "Episode 21: Kennedy Konnections – Local Spotlight: Two Guys Smoke Shop; Seabrook"
Episode 20: Déjà Vu 18 – Local Spotlight: Smokey Joe’s Cigar House and Puff & Quill Smokery
April 02, 2018 07:01 - 1 hour - 33.4 MBMore nonsense from Nicks Novelty Hut and Marc from Maryland calls in. This sounds like episode 18 all over again but we have a different panel. There are a lot of events this week and we get into plenty of cigar stuff. CLE and JRE, what’s the relation? J.C. Newman and Fuente, are they the … Continue reading "Episode 20: Déjà Vu 18 – Local Spotlight: Smokey Joe’s Cigar House and Puff & Quill Smokery"
Episode 19: Lancero and the HR Department – Local Spotlight: Cigar and Lounge
March 26, 2018 07:01 - 1 hour - 35.9 MBWe smoke another great Lancero this episode and somehow that leads to a discussion on starting a Cigar Hacks HR department. We also discuss bloom, or is it plume, vs. mold; Warner Brothers vs. Disney; piggly tails and shaggy feet; there’s an App with ads for that; iHeart, Kiss 108, & XM Radio; river beer … Continue reading "Episode 19: Lancero and the HR Department – Local Spotlight: Cigar and Lounge"
Episode 18: Nick’s Novelty Hut & Marc from Maryland – Local Spotlight: Social Cigar Factory & Lounge
March 19, 2018 07:01 - 1 hour - 34.3 MBA new Hack name is coined – “Comedy Chris”. We smoke a Cuban Lonsdale for this episode’s Hidden-Herf – thanks to Larry on the Cape. The general theme is scattered around firearms, the Nürburgring (not the Nuremberg Ring), your brother-in-law’s uncle’s cousin, The Retrohale, “Twins, Twins, Twins”, Candelas for St. Patrick’s Day. “Marc from Maryland” … Continue reading "Episode 18: Nick’s Novelty Hut & Marc from Maryland – Local Spotlight: Social Cigar Factory & Lounge"
Episode 17: The Retrohale Special Edition – Local Spotlight: Edward’s, Twins, Shenanigans
March 12, 2018 07:01 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBWe are joined by Bret and Mark, hosts of the Retrohale Podcast, for a Special Edition of the Cigar Hacks. The script quickly goes out the window as we ad-lib our way through a two hour collaboration with the Fort Collins, Colorado based Retrohale. Arguably our “most fun” episode to date. The Special Edition “remote” … Continue reading "Episode 17: The Retrohale Special Edition – Local Spotlight: Edward’s, Twins, Shenanigans"
Episode 16: Dom’s Asylum & Rhode Island Mike – Local Spotlight: S&A Cigars
March 05, 2018 09:01 - 1 hour - 31 MBTwo firsts for us this episode; a mobile session from Dom’s Asylum and a remote call-in from our first regional corespondent, Rhode Island Mike. With the new capability we will be able to do sessions direct from the lounge we are reviewing while interviewing the owners and staff as well as have remote call-ins from … Continue reading "Episode 16: Dom’s Asylum & Rhode Island Mike – Local Spotlight: S&A Cigars"
Episode 15: Magic Bus – Local Spotlight: Puff The Magic
February 26, 2018 08:01 - 38 minutes - 18.1 MBWe have another maduro for the Hidden Herf and again it’s not a heavy cigar proving that color is not a reliable indication of strength. Dark cigars being heavy cigars is fake news. A discussion around two unique cigar events: Cigar Explorations Cigar Crawl and Cigars After Hours Business Networking. The cigar crawl gets us … Continue reading "Episode 15: Magic Bus – Local Spotlight: Puff The Magic"
Episode 14: Alternative Theory – Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar Company
February 19, 2018 21:53 - 40 minutes - 18.8 MBWe start out by renaming “Conspiracy Corner” to “Alternative Theory”. The Hidden-Herf gets off to a questionable start but recovers quickly, especially after the reveal. Just another indication of how a band effects perception and more proof that a dark cigar must be a heavy cigar is fake news. Starman gets another mention – briefly, … Continue reading "Episode 14: Alternative Theory – Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar Company"
Episode 13: Full House – Local Spotlight: El Toro Lounge & Cigar
February 12, 2018 08:01 - 50 minutes - 23.7 MBFor this episode we have almost the entire cast of characters with six panelists and a live audience of about the same. An overflow crowd causes us to use two Hidden Herf cigar sets to accommodate all who wanted to participate. Another pair of surprises on the Hidden Herf reveal. We visit Twins to pickup … Continue reading "Episode 13: Full House – Local Spotlight: El Toro Lounge & Cigar"
Episode 12: The Memo w/Mustang Mike – Local Spotlight: Castro’s Back Room Nashua
February 05, 2018 10:22 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBThe Memo was released this week and it’s football time in America, our special guest, Mustang Mike, takes us through it. The Hidden-Herf stumps the panel again. How to properly light a cigar. Our website links out to a large number of Perdomo Factory tour videos. If you want to learn about what goes into … Continue reading "Episode 12: The Memo w/Mustang Mike – Local Spotlight: Castro’s Back Room Nashua"
Episode 11: Fake News Nick – Local Spotlight: O’Shea’s Irish Tavern & Cigar Bar
January 29, 2018 08:01 - 1 hour - 31.3 MBThe panel is all over the map with their Hidden-Herf guesses – again. The Steve Saka cigar temperature test comes up in discussion. Current events: Elvis has really left the building but you can see Fellowship of the King (Elvis tribute), Oscar Valladares, metal bands and go to a steak & cigar dinner. Open discussion … Continue reading "Episode 11: Fake News Nick – Local Spotlight: O’Shea’s Irish Tavern & Cigar Bar"
Episode 10: Elvis Has Left the Building – Local Spotlight: Carlo Rose Cigar Bar & Lounge
January 22, 2018 08:01 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBHow to comment on an episode. The “Mail-Bag”. We are Skype ready. More states have come on-line. Many new events for 2018 are listed for our local spotlight locations. Correspondent Mike has been rehired but almost gets canned again. Nurse Rick jumps the gun after the Gunslinger Shootout. Federal in Dover is moving to a … Continue reading "Episode 10: Elvis Has Left the Building – Local Spotlight: Carlo Rose Cigar Bar & Lounge"
Episode 9: A Tap Dance for the Mind – Local Spotlight: Cloud Palace
January 15, 2018 08:01 - 1 hour - 38.1 MBWith Matty recovering from a recent illness we tone it down a bit for a relaxing episode. Food poisoning vs. cigar poisoning. River camping and cigars. Nurse Rick stops in mid-smoke. Last week’s episode almost wasn’t. Facebook links for all our lounge listings. 2018 events are starting to line up at local establishments. Rolling Stogies … Continue reading "Episode 9: A Tap Dance for the Mind – Local Spotlight: Cloud Palace"
Episode 8: Redacted Enacted– Local Spotlight: Victory Bar & Cigar; and Michael’s Cigar Bar
January 08, 2018 19:05 - 58 minutes - 27.2 MBThis episode was almost a total disaster but through the magic of editing and redaction we were able to salvage an actual episode. A full third of the recording had to go. Listen for the cuts and use your imagination – it was that bad and why some parts seem a bit scattered. Enjoy what’s … Continue reading "Episode 8: Redacted Enacted – Local Spotlight: Victory Bar & Cigar; and Michael’s Cigar Bar"
Episode 7: The Burner Phone – Local Spotlight: Cigar Shenanigans & The Original Cigar Bar
January 01, 2018 09:42 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBNurse Rick and the Peanut Gallery join us again and help us create longest episode to date. We cover the recent passing of Jose O. Padrone and Gilberto F. Oliva Sr. The Cigar Hacks Burner Phone is explained and why everyone should have one. Federal Cigar’s online store is up. The Cigar Authority announces their … Continue reading "Episode 7: The Burner Phone – Local Spotlight: Cigar Shenanigans & The Original Cigar Bar"
Episode 6: The Facebook Episode – Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack & The Smoke Shop
December 25, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBMatty and Dave go it alone – it’s a two man effort for #6 which includes the Federal Cigar Portsmouth Lounge experience, Umbagog by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust is reported in HalfWheel and a local Ladies Smoking Event is in the planning stage. The Hidden Herf is another surprise – Yes – no fake news!. … Continue reading "Episode 6: The Facebook Episode – Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack & The Smoke Shop"
Episode 5 – It’s Black Friday Every Day – Special Guest: Erik Wentworth of Hammer + Sickle Cigars – Local Spotlight: Seacoast Cigar Bar
December 18, 2017 07:10 - 1 hour - 32.8 MBErik tells us about the new box-pressed Berlin Wall and the release of Dome #2. We have a peanut gallery for this episode. Black Friday just won’t die, Detroit, Cigar Craig and did I mention Black Friday? No last names! The Accidental Correspondent tells us about Winston Churchill’s Orange Peel Old Fashioned. Conspiracy Corner goes … Continue reading "Episode 5 – It’s Black Friday Every Day – Special Guest: Erik Wentworth of Hammer + Sickle Cigars – Local Spotlight: Seacoast Cigar Bar"
Episode 4 – Podcast Gold [Rush] – Not-So-Local Spotlight: Habanos
December 11, 2017 06:30 - 1 hour - 37 MBNick gets a “Nasty” new name. The Retrohale. We talk about TV shows, movies and cigars sightings. A 13 minute reveal goes all over the map including bespoke suits. The Not-So-Local Spotlight features Habanos Cafe and Cigar Lounge in San Diego. Conspiracy Corner tackles Artificial Intelligence; Ligero, Anthony Ligero? Habanos Cafe and Cigar Lounge; San Diego, … Continue reading "Episode 4 – Podcast Gold [Rush] – Not-So-Local Spotlight: Habanos"
Episode 3 – A Typical Hack – Local Spotlight: Federal Cigar
December 05, 2017 04:28 - 1 hour - 31.7 MBNormally this episode would be titled something like “What We’ve Been Up To” but in typical Hack fashion the Hidden Herf gets a bit out of control. We cover everything from Avanti Cigars to beef jerky and Serino Cigars to birthday cake. A theme is forming – cigars and food. The “Local Spotlight” shines on … Continue reading "Episode 3 – A Typical Hack – Local Spotlight: Federal Cigar"
Episode 2 – Nurse Rick – Local Spotlight: Twins Smoke Shop – Bonus: Cigar Press
November 27, 2017 23:24 - 54 minutes - 25.4 MBWe have our first guest host; Nurse Rick talks about Shipyard Smashed Pumpkin, Tatuaje Cigars, etc. In the “Local Spotlight” we review Twins Smoke Shop, Londonderry and their new smoking deck. An unexpected bonus was running into Thor Neilsen, the publisher of Cigar Press. “Conspiracy Corner” takes an unexpected turn as we talk about what’s … Continue reading "Episode 2 – Nurse Rick – Local Spotlight: Twins Smoke Shop – Bonus: Cigar Press"
Episode 1 – Introducing the Hacks – Local Spotlight: Two Guys Annual Cigar Dinner
November 20, 2017 21:19 - 1 hour - 37.1 MBIn this episode we introduce the podcast and what we are all about. The “Hidden Herf” blind cigar review will be a regular feature. “Local Smoke” is for current events at local establishments. The “Local Spotlight” shines on a different shop each episode. “Conspiracy Corner” – always a crowd favorite. Two Guys Smoke Shop; Salem, … Continue reading "Episode 1 – Introducing the Hacks – Local Spotlight: Two Guys Annual Cigar Dinner"