Episode 137: Not Just Blowing Smoke with Bugsy Segal of Pura Soul Cigars
– Local Spotlight: Twins Smoke Shop; Hooksett, NH
Half of the “Not Just Blowing Smoke” (NJBS) podcast and Dave “Bugsy” Segal of Pura Soul Cigars join the Hacks for another in-lounge episode. We smoke the Pura Soul Maduro which garners rave reviews from all participants. Bugsy tells us about the Pura Soul founder Robert Wright. Pastor Padron (Dan) and the other Dave (yes, […]
Episode 138: Riding Out the Storm
– Local Spotlight: The Mustang Ranch; New Hampshire
It’s another outdoor episode, but this time a storm rolls by just west of us and we have a front row seat. We did have to wait out the wind and brief sprinkle but the show must go on. The hidden Herf turns out to be a chain smoke because of the delay. We tell […]
Episode 139: Sum-A-Palloza Special
– Local Spotlight: On the lake; New Hampshire
Jo-Jo Mo joins the Hacks live for the third “Palooza” in under a year. For the last couple years have been on the river for the summer trip, but this year we switch it up a bit and stay at the cabin on the lake. We are also joined by Carson Nightly and K-K-K-Katie. Katie […]
Episode 140: Rocky Patel 25th Anniversary Releases
– Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar Co.; Plaistow, New Hampshire
Mike the Cop, our local Rocky Patel rep, and The Shadow join the Hacks for an introduction to the 2020 Rocky Patel release line-up. We smoke the new Quarter Century then learn about the Hamlet 2020, the return of The Winter Collection, ALR 2nd edition limited re-release, and more. With the PCA (formerly IPCPR) canceled the […]
Episode 141: Cigars, Comets, and Conspiracies
– Local Spotlight: NE Regional Tradeshow
Out on Enema Lake under an almost completely clear sky and a dead calm, the setting is serene for this weeks episode. We have loons and train whistles in the background, a perfect backdrop for another “aged” Hidden Herf beauty that stumps the panel. Our special guest “Tim-Berr” joins us this week for lots of […]
Episode 142: North Shore Cigar Convention
– Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA
Local representatives from three cigar companies and three shops meet up at The Shack for this week’s episode, it’s like a mini-convention. Rocky, Dunbarton, United, and Hammer plus The Tobacco Shack, Cigars R Us and Plaistow Cigar are represented. Add to that a cast of many and it makes for a unique episode. We take […]
Episode 143: Sunset at The Ranch
– Local Spotlight: The Mustang Ranch; New Hampshire
It’s a return to the Mustang Ranch for a sunset episode. The timing and weather is just about perfect for an evening cigar. Listen in as we transport you to a New Hampshire horse farm for a mid-summer sunset. The Hidden Herf is a follow up from a previous one, but still no one is […]
Episode 144: It’s Your Birthday Again
– Local Spotlight: Two Guys Smoke Shop; Seabrook, New Hampshire
Two years ago this week we did episode #40 in the same location, Two Guys in Seabrook NH, with Mr. Bojimbles and it happened to be one of the regulars’ birthday, Dave was 78. Well, it’s two years later, he’s 80 and still smoking up a storm so we return to help celebrate. It’s another […]
Episode 145: Swearing In
– Local Spotlight: Cigars R Us; Danvers, MA
The Barroness returns for a relaxing episode around the fire-pit. The Hidden Herf is bit of a mess with the clues, but we get there eventually with a three-way effort. The Reverend makes the mistake of asking us to not mention unmentionables. Comedy Chris calls in unexpectedly and gives us an update from the Midwest. […]
Episode 146: Ed Sullivan and Mr. Jonathan
– Local Spotlight: Two Guys Smoke Shop; Salem, NH
Half of The Cigar Authority joins the Hacks for another fun-filled show. This is Ed Sullivan’s’ first appearance with us and he fits right in. Mr. Jonathan gives us the history of his dance career, plus lots of insight into cigars and each Two Guys location. The Hidden Herf is nailed by one of the […]