A bunch of hacks talking cigars etc.
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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The team sits down with our new Aladino Cigar Rep, Adrian, where we learn about the brand, the family, and the cigars. Adrian is a former history professor which drives some of the conversation. The Hidden Herf is something special.
Local Spotlight – Grumpy’s Cigar & Lounge; Hudson, NH
Controversy Corner – The Bay of Pigs.
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It’s another small-group mid-week episode. We gather at Ricky’s firepit with perfect weather for the second week running. The Hidden Herf is another panel stumper but still receives good marks. Pat’s Pick of the Week.
Local Spotlight – Ricky’s Firepit
Controversy Corner – From sports to politics.
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Rhino’s is a new shop in the southern NH area. The Hacks gather on a perfect Wednesday evening for an outdoor episode. We sit down on the newly minted patio at Rhino’s, with one of the owners, to get the scoop on this new lounge.
Junk Mail Bag: Best 30 Cigars Podcasts Best 40 Tobacco Podcasts
Local Spotlight – Rhino’s Cigar Lounge by Owl Shop Tobacconists
Controversy Corner – Fed Up!
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Direct from the Route One Business Networking Group (BNG) event for our fifth year, we talk with Brittany Lyla, the group media specialist, and a few other BNG members while enjoying cigars under the tent on the back patio at the Rosaria Restaurant. The Hidden Herf is well received by the panel.
Local Spotlight – Route One BNG Summer Cigar Event
Controversy Corner – It’s Coming!
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Direct from the Mustang Ranch at sunset we have a couple of Hacks the have been on hiatus. The Hidden Herf is panel stumper and receives an interesting result. We also recap Summa-Palooza.
Local Spotlight – Sunset at The Mustang Ranch
Controversy Corner – Waiting for the Perp-Walk
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Warning: This episode is totally uncut and unedited. This is how it sounds after a couple days of drinking, smoking, sun, fishing and fun on the barge.
It’s the 8th annual summer trip on the barge and we are at the lake house for the sixth year. The weather is almost perfect, many cigars are smoked, and plenty of fish are caught. The catch phrases this year are “Pat McGroin is the Man!” and “Happy Birth Day!” The Hidden Herf stumps the panel, but the irony couldn’t be better.
Summa-Episode numbers by year and location
2018 – 34 Saco River
2019 – 89 Saco River
2020 – 139 Lake House
2021 – 191/192 Lake House / North Conway
2022 – 245 Lake House
2023 – 297 Lake House with the family
2024 – 349 Lake House
2025 – 400 Lake House
Local Spotlight – On the lake; New Hampshire
Controversy Corner – Ants and Ricky’s Retort!
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