Author: CigarHacks

The original Domicile was our staple location for many episodes during the era of shutdowns. This is the second episode from the new Domicile 2.0, but the first with the regular Hacks crew. It’s an overnight event so the podcast juice is flowing and the panel is well lubricated, which makes for a raucous episode. The Hidden Herf is recognized by about half the panel with it’s distinctive traits.

Local Spotlight – The Diplomat Cigar Lounge; Keene, NH

Controversy Corner – A basketball debate

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The Tobacco Shack rescues the episode by having us after hours on short notice. It’s brownie sundaes all around. The Hidden Herf is a bit obvious and is pegged right away.

Local Spotlights
– The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA
– Leaf & Bean; Pittsburgh, PA
– The Royal Cigar Bar & Bistro; Fort Mill, SC
– The Vintage Whiskey & Cigar Bar; Charlotte, NC

Controversy Corner – UFO Physics

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Direct from McGroin Manor we do a mid-week episode with a special call-in from JoJo Mo and Luscious Laura, who are on vacation in Ocean City, MD. The Hidden Herf is given enough clues to narrow down the guesses. The New England Cigar Expo is almost sold out, we look back at the interviews from last year.

Local Spotlight – McGroin Manor

Controversy Corner – Interesting Connections

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The Hacks drop in to Grumpy’s Cigars & Lounge for the Rocky Patel Cigars Event. We are joined by Mike the Cop and Walter from Grumpy’s. A new hack is sworn in and with enough clues the Hidden Herf is figured out,

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

Controversy Corner – Late Night AM Radio

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We are back at the firepit with a cast of what seems like a dozen. Comedy Chris and a mystery guest drop by and then phones start ringing. The Hidden Herf is almost pegged.

Local Spotlight – Cigar Raffles

Controversy Corner – Smurfs and next steps.

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It’s the Memorial Day episode so we do a little extra for those who made the sacrifice. It’s a full house of Hacks with a couple of participants in the peanut gallery. The Hidden Herf is an interesting selection, but it still stumps the panel.

Local Spotlight – Plaistow Cigar Co; Plaistow, NH

Controversy Corner – Who really controls social media?

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After watching the Bruins get eliminated on the big screen by the firepit we load in a few more logs to keep the panel warm. We have a guest who was an impromptu call-in a few weeks back. The hidden herf is a follow up from last week.

Local Spotlight – The First Firepit of 2024

Controversy Corner – Candidate Roulette.

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It is playoff season so we are at The Tobacco Shack for the Celtics game. The Hidden Herf is another Florida find from Nurse Rick, it gets a decent rating.

Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA

Controversy Corner – Lunar Months.

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Bar tenders from three of our favorite cigar bars get together with us this week as we talk cocktail trivia and cigar pairings. This is one of our more creative episodes as we demonstrate how the New Hampshire cigar bars are diverse, yet able to come together for one fun episode with The Hacks.

Local Spotlight – Castro’s Back Room; Manchester, Twins Smoke Shop; Londonderry, and Grumpy’s Cigars & Lounge; Hudson, NH

Controversy Corner – Controversial Cocktails.

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For two weeks in a row we record on an off day. This week we head to the upstairs at Castro’s in Nashua for a conference room style sit-down. We have a call in from Brady of La Rosa Negra Cigars. The podcast juice is flowing and the Hidden Herf knocks it out of the park.

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

Controversy Corner – Housing options.

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