A bunch of hacks talking cigars etc.
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 ago. The Hiden Herf receives mixed reviews.
Local Spotlight – Ricky’s Firepit
Controversy Corner – The NBA Crime Family.
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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; Watertown, MA
Controversy Corner – The Soup & Sandwich Special.
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It’s Big Sky Cigars at Grumpy’s Cigar & Lounge and we are there to talk with the representation of both. Nurse Rick tries his hand at reading the into. There are two Hidden Herfs and an abundance of bad jokes for this episode.
Local Spotlight – Grumpy’s Cigar & Lounge; Hudson, NH
Controversy Corner – Multiple short stories.
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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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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 – Colorless Architecture.
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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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Jay (the lawyer) is in town for the NE Cigar Expo. We organize a small group recording at the Mustang Ranch to preview Expo weekend. Jay brings us a fantastic, limited-edition cigar for the Hidden Herf.
Local Spotlight – Various Lounges; Pittsburg, PA
Controversy Corner – Charlie Kirk
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It’s been almost 3 years since our epic Rocky Patel interview on episode 265. This is Rocky’s 30th year and he’s back on with the Hacks for the first half at Twins Smoke Shop in Londonderry, NH. The Hidden Herf is a new Rocky Patel that lives up to the hype. Our second half guests are the Boot brothers, owners of the Original Cigar & Bar in North Conway, NH.
Local Spotlight – Quartermaster’s Cigars; Frederick, MD
Controversy Corner – What happens in Vegas had better stay there.
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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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It’s large crowd so we need to do the half-time panel swap. We preview the New England Cigar Expo. The Hidden Herf is a new release.
Local Spotlight – Plaistow Cigar Company; Plaistow, NH
Controversy Corner – Private Equity.
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