Author: CigarHacks

Matty and Dave go it alone – it’s a two man effort for #6 which includes the Federal Cigar Portsmouth Lounge experience, Umbagog by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust is reported in HalfWheel and a local Ladies Smoking Event is in the planning stage. The Hidden Herf is another surprise – Yes – no fake news!.
Facebook – a conspiracy topic? Bilderberg & Sun Valley; Read your T&Cs and EULAs! 1984’s Big Brother is reality. Apple kills “Where to Smoke” App.
Conspiracy Corner takes a look at the “New World Order” and we get back to the Bilderberg topic. Three nothing-burgers equal one Russia investigation in the deep state swamp. Matty goes on-record with his prediction on the fake Russia story.

The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA

The Smoke Shop; Middleton, MA

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Hidden Herf 6

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Erik tells us about the new box-pressed Berlin Wall and the release of Dome #2. We have a peanut gallery for this episode. Black Friday just won’t die, Detroit, Cigar Craig and did I mention Black Friday? No last names! The Accidental Correspondent tells us about Winston Churchill’s Orange Peel Old Fashioned. Conspiracy Corner goes to space and back where we discus the Flat-Earth phenomenon. Laugh  along with the Hacks on this one – lots of fun.

Hammer & Sickle Cigars

Seacoast Cigar Bar

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Hidden Herf 5

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Nick gets a “Nasty” new name. The Retrohale. We talk about TV shows, movies and cigars sightings. A 13 minute reveal goes all over the map including bespoke suits. The Not-So-Local Spotlight features Habanos Cafe and Cigar Lounge in San Diego. Conspiracy Corner tackles Artificial Intelligence; Ligero, Anthony Ligero?

Habanos Cafe and Cigar Lounge; San Diego, CA

Road Sticks S1 E6; Habanos

Hidden Herf 4

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Normally this  episode would be titled something like “What We’ve Been Up To” but in typical Hack fashion the Hidden Herf gets a bit out of control. We cover everything from Avanti Cigars to beef jerky and Serino Cigars to birthday cake. A theme is forming – cigars and food. The “Local Spotlight” shines on Federal Cigar’s three locations. Conspiracy corner goes to the dogs with innuendo. Nick gets a new name and we explain what our intro means.

Federal Cigar Bar; Portsmouth, NH – Back Room

Hidden Herf 3

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We have our first guest host; Nurse Rick talks about Shipyard Smashed Pumpkin, Tatuaje Cigars, etc. In the “Local Spotlight” we review Twins Smoke Shop, Londonderry and their new smoking deck. An unexpected bonus was running into Thor Neilsen, the publisher of Cigar Press. “Conspiracy Corner” takes an unexpected turn as we talk about what’s going on around us during the recording.
The big box of Tats:  Tatuaje Cojonu 2003 Reserva Broadleaf

Twins Smoke Shop; Londonderry, NH – Deck

Hidden Herf 2

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In this episode we introduce the podcast and what we are all about. The “Hidden Herf” blind cigar review will be a regular feature. “Local Smoke” is for current events at local establishments. The “Local Spotlight” shines on a different shop each episode. “Conspiracy Corner” – always a crowd favorite.

Two Guys Smoke Shop; Salem, Nashua, & Seabrook, NH – Annual Cigar Dinner

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Hidden Herf 1

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A Herf is a cigar term having to do with a gathering of smokers; hanging out to chew the fat and puff the sticks. For a good history of the word see Cigar Craig’s post on the topic.