Author: CigarHacks

In lieu of the Local Spotlight segment we present The Hackie Awards where we award the “Oliver” to the winner of each category. See episode 96 for why we are presenting “Olivers” for the Hack-adamy Awards, it’s not too subtle. The Hidden Herf is one that has a split on the rating because of it’s strength, plus no one gets closer than the distribution company on a guess.

Alternative Theory A.K.A Conspiracy Corner – we get schooled on the definition of Impeachment.

Hidden Herf 110

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The Hidden Herf is a real wildcard and the panel is totally stumped. Tobacco Business Awards, Hackapalooza, and a lot of cigar discussions are included. We finally get the Watertown NY story out of Reverend Harvey.  Support Cigars for Warriors.

Hidden Herf 109

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Cigar shop Christmas parties and events start things off. Plowing and other snow related topics are discussed. We do a rundown of the Black Friday activities at a couple of cigar shops. The Hidden Herf should have been and easy one but it requires a huge clue to get a good guess. Support Cigars for Warriors.

Local Spotlight – Twins Smoke Shop; Londonderry, NH

Alternative Theory A.K.A Conspiracy Corner – we need a new name

Hidden Herf 108/ Twins Smoke Shop

 

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For the Thanksgiving holiday we record a week ahead to let everyone enjoy the break, but that doesn’t stop us from doing most of the regular segments and the usual antics. The Hidden Herf is guessed right out of the gate and The Reverend Harvey recounts being away in the service during the holidays. Support Cigars for Warriors.

Local Spotlight – Open Lounge Discussion covers various shops and topics

Alternative Theory A.K.A Conspiracy Corner – we go back to the original “conspiracy” and a few side topics.

Hidden Herf 107

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Whenever we get together to plan anything Cigar Hacks related it’s called a Board Meeting. We were having a discussion on plans for this year’s Retro-Hack-A-Palooza with Brett from The Retrohale and we decide to segue into an episode.  Cigar news and related topics are included. The Hidden Herf may have been an easy one to pick out but no one gets it. Check out Cigar Craig’s Blog and The Cigar Authority.

Local Spotlight – Two Guys Smoke Shop; Salem, NH

Conspiracy Corner – More of the same from congress and the Epstein guards are indicted

Hidden Herf 106 / Two Guys Smoke Shop; Salem, NH

    

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Another year is in the books! A large percentage of the Hacks drop in to Plaistow Cigar Co. for the occasion and we are joined by a cigar lover with the right name – Matthew Tabacco. Yes, it’s the Italian spelling. He is behind Smokin’ Tabacco [FB] [IG] on social media. We each pick a different Hidden Herf from the past year’s episodes. We discuss some of our favorite shows and themes from year two. Nurse Rick has a couple theological questions for Chappy and Crawdad Jim makes a brief appearance.

Chappy’s adoption GoFundMe – Lana Griffin Photography

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

Conspiracy Corner – The Inspector General report and where has Q been?

Hidden Herfs of the past year / Chappy’s Swag Table

Castro’s Back Room; Manchester, NH

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We have a “Shack full of Hacks” for this episode, with eleven voices it might be hard to keep score but it’s still a lot of laughs. The Hacks are introduced to the Tobacco Shack under new management. Even with plenty of clues the Hidden Herf stumps the entire panel, but again, a late entry claims a valid guess. Harvey’s nemesis, Crawdad Jim, returns for what he hopes is Jim’s last visit for a long time. It’s also Veterans Day, check out Cigars for Warriors.

Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA

Conspiracy Corner – Warren, Epstein and Charles Stewart

Hidden Herf 104 / The Tobacco Shack

 

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Special guest Crawdad Jim sits in for the Reverend Harvey. The Hidden Herf get by the panel again.

Local Spotlight – Southern Draw at The Smoke Shop; Middleton, MA

Conspiracy Corner – It never ends

Hidden Herf 103 / The Smoke Shop

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Just back from the Pocono-Palooza cigar lounge tour in Northeast Pennsylvania we have our accommodations host for the weekend, The Happy Hooker, as our call-in guest. We recap some of the highlights of the weekend including our visit to Cigars International, Famous Smoke Shop, JR Cigars and Big House Tobacco Outlet. This episode could have easily been called Gas, Glass and Ass based on the events surrounding the recording of this one.

Local Spotlight – Big House Tobacco Outlet; Scranton, PA

Conspiracy Corner – Russian Collusion

Hidden Herf 102 / Big House Tobacco Outlet

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We’ve been talking about the Boutique AF Cigar Jubilee for months so we rolled the Oscuro up to Cigar Shenanigans in North Conway for the day to do this episode with Erik Wentworth of Hammer & Sickle, our first guest way back on Episode 5. Along with Erik we have Nick Goss, Penny Piva and Mad Kevin in the 2nd the guest seat. We learn about the Hammer & Sickle Berlin Wall and Caleanoch Cigars plus their history. Penny tells us about the Mystery Sampler and Cigars for Warriors. Check Rick’s fuzzy math on the rating, the average of 9.25 + 9.5 + 9.75 + 10.7 is 9.8.

Local Spotlight – Cigar Shenanigans, Cigar & Cocktail Lounge; North Conway, NH

Hidden Herf 101 / Cigar Shenanigans

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