Author: CigarHacks

We are back at Shack for the Hackapalooza pregame and rum tasting. Ricky calls in with the Florida report and another Hack is sworn in. The Hidden Herf is picked off early and receives both high and low marks with about an even split.

Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA

Controversy Corner – We Didn’t Start the Fire and Other Political Commentary

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We arranged to meet our special guest, Varnell, at Grumpy’s for an introduction to Orisha Cigars, a Haitian brand. Nurse Rick calls in for the Florida Report. We have a few new voices, some fun and games, and a swearing-in to round out the episode. The Hidden Herf is very well received by the panel.

Local Spotlight – Grumpy’s Cigars & Lounge; Hudson, NH

Controversy Corner – They are letting it burn to the ground

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We’re back at Castro’s in Manchester for another fun-filled episode and a sequel to Episode 354, “Drink the Rainbow”. The crew is in rare form this week with lots of jokes and poking fun at each other. Ricky’s call-in is a fail. The Hidden Herf is another classic “unicorn status cigar” from Killer’s vault.

Local Spotlight – Castro’s Back Room; Manchester, NH

Controversy Corner – Is the Cyber Truck Bullet Proof?

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As 2024 comes to a close we have a special guest, Jennifer Thorson, the SVP of Marketing for the Molon Labe brands. It’s a large crew and a very busy lounge this week but we have a lot of laughs and learn about brand marketing. The Hidden Herf is identified early.

Local Spotlight – Ash Cigar Lounge; Kingston, NH

Controversy Corner – Massachusetts is at it Again

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Direct from The Tobacco Shack in Rowley, MA it’s the 2024 Hackie Awards Show. Everyone braved the first snow storm of the season for The Tobacco Shack Christmas Party and to do this episode. We get the RI run-down from Pat McGroin. The Hidden Herf is something very different.

Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA

Controversy Corner – Santa, The Tooth Fairy, and The Easter Bunny

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We return to the Two Guys Christmas Party at the Seabrook location for the fourth time. Returning to the Christmas Party series are Steve DeOssie of the NFL (Episode 267) and Jarrid Trudeau EVP of Kristoff Cigars (Episode 319). Our first time guest is John Cena Sr. AKA Johnny Fabulous of Pro Wrestling. Also see Episode 162 from 2020 for our first Two Guys Christmas Party podcast. We talk about Pro Wrestling, Football and how cigars cross over to both. Who knew that Johnny Fabulous has his own cigar. The Hidden Herf makes sense after the reveal and surprises everyone.

Local Spotlight – Two Guys Smoke Shop; Seabrook, NH

Controversy Corner – Drones Over Jersey

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The panel is made up of regulars at the United Cigar Event at Plaistow Cigar. Our newly minted tobacconist picks out the Hidden Herf, it’s a bit obvious what it is. We have a couple of items in the mailbag and plenty of Cigar content.

Local Spotlight – Plaistow Cigar Co; Plaistow, NH

Controversy Corner – De-Banking and Other Current Topics

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It’s Black Friday again and we are all worn our from too much turkey and frantic shoppers. The panel gathers in Bedford at Castro’s for a relaxing evening after the holiday to discuss the Hidden Herf and other topics.

Local Spotlight – Castro’s Backroom; Bedford, NH

Controversy Corner – Laughing at the Criers

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The crew retires to The Tobacco Shack after hours for a quiet respite. We have a new cigar smoker join us for the festivities. The Hidden Herf is a surprise that we all missed in epic fashion.

Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA

Controversy Corner – You Look Marvelous

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It’s our Seventh Anniversary this week and we are joined by Lee Graves our local Kristoff Cigars Rep. We are at Twins Smoke Shop and the 7-20-4 Lounge celebrating with Pat the “former” law student on his swearing in as a lawyer. The Hidden Herf is well received by the panel.

Local Spotlight – Twins Smoke Shop; Londonderry, NH

Controversy Corner – Infowars Auction

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