A bunch of hacks talking cigars etc.
It’s just like hanging out in the local lounge for this episode. The Baroness is reunited with the impact driver. Paige sets us up with an interesting Hidden Herf that takes a while to figure out. The Reverend steps out for a few moments.
Local Spotlight – The smoking bus, Cigars R Us; Danvers, MA
Controversy Corner – The Boston Strangler
Hidden Herf 175
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We are joined by Steve Saka, Cindy Saka and Casey of the Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust team at the Twins Hookset lounge. Steve gives us some interesting insight into DT&T world. Pastor Padron (Dan) is our lounge host and tells us about the shop and his first year managing this location. We have the usual bundle of laughs with a cast of thousands. See Episode 116 from Feb. 3rd, 2020 to hear the DT&T Ladies episode for some backstories.
Local Spotlight – Twins Smoke Shop; Hooksett, NH
Controversy Corner – Mold vs. Plume revisited; Silver prices on the rise
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Nurse Rick and The Reverend Harvey team up to peg the Hidden Herf right out of the gate. Harvey receives a challenge coin. Ludwig writes in from across the pond. We talk about drifting cars on slippery roads. Paige asks why she has such a lousy nickname, so we give her an even worse nickname.
Local Spotlight – March Madness at Two Guys, Salem, NH
Controversy Corner – Mold vs. Plume
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We are joined by The “Salty” Stephanie (Mrs. Bastard) for some fun and “MotherLovinCoffee”. The Mail bag is full of items and The Reverend Harvey is in rare form with “The Dew” podcast juice recipe. Some of the panel think they know the Hidden Herf just by looking at it but everyone is stumped.
Local Spotlight – World Famous Cigar Bar; Ft. Meyers, FL
Controversy Corner – The Fed
Hidden Herf 172 / World Famous Cigar Bar; Ft. Meyers, FL
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Direct from a hot tub at the Holiday Inn in Jacksonville, FL, it’s Nurse Rick on the remote. He gives us a view into the Florida cigar scene while traveling around the state on college tours. This week we hear about his visit to Cigar Life in Lakeland. We answer a question e-mailed in by Nick from RI about higher priced cigars. Our Hidden Herf is another well-aged beauty with a yellowed cellophane.
Local Spotlight – Cigar Life; Lakeland, FL
Controversy Corner – The Texas Power Grid
Hidden Herf 171
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It’s been a couple months since we’ve done an in-lounge episode and years since we’ve recorded in a cigar and hookah lounge. Jocelyn gives us a refresher course on hookahs. Nurse Rick brings in a Hidden Herf that, after a few hints, we get close to guessing the brand. Elie and Jocelyn tell us their story about starting Elie’s Smoking Lounge.
Local Spotlight – Elie’s Smoking lounge; Nashua, NH
Controversy Corner – The Superbowl
Hidden Herf 170
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Hackapalooza weekend is now just a memory, we recap all the activities since the last episode. The Hidden Herf turns out to be a mixed bag because it’s a bit strong for most of the panel. Of course, no one comes close to guessing what it is. We “swear” in the newest member of the Hacks.
Local Spotlight – Cloud Lounge; Salem, NH
Controversy Corner – The Lindell Video
Hidden Herf 169
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It’s night one of The Third Annual Hackapalooza (A.K.A. The RetroHack Spectacular), we’ve taken the out-of-town visitors to their first stop of the weekend. There are four additional lounges on the schedule over the next two days. We cover the day’s events and preview what’s planned. The Hidden Herf is an aged gem that garners a respectable rating from the entire cast of Hacks.
Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA
Controversy Corner – Vietnam, then and now – The Hanoi Commitment by James A Mulligan
Hidden Herf 168 / The Book
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Getting spun up for Hackapalooza we smoke a great Hidden Herf that moves right to the top of the ratings list. We have a mystery guest in the audience who comes bearing gifts for the upcoming festivities.
Local Spotlight – Smoke & Flame; Pelham, NH
Controversy Corner – Planet X
Hidden Herf 167 / Smoke & Flame
Where’s Bernie?
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Hop Tarts in Scranton! Lots of news and items from the mail bag. The Reverend Harvey and Nurse Rick try out the double recliner. The Caballero is on a roll and goes for two in a row out of the gate with the Hidden Herf, this time the shape and appearance of the cigar was the give away. Current events are starting up again after the holidays. It’s the usual fun time with the same panel of Hacks as last episode.
Local Spotlight – Cuban Crafters; Miami, FL
Controversy Corner – Paper vs. hard currency.
Hidden Herf 166 / Paper Currency
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