Cigar Hacks

Sometimes the stars align and you can pull together a “Bunch of Hacks” on short notice to do a mid-week episode. The Cigar Association of New Hampshire (CANH) Golf Tournament was this week, and we get all the details. The Hidden Herf is a vintage selection and receives decent marks. Local Spotlight – Twins Smoke … Continue reading "Episode 455: Stacking the Deck at the CANH – Local Spotlight:...

It’s a short crew for this episode. It has been a year since doing a recording in Bedford and it feels like we were there last week. The Hidden Herf is unique, stumps the panel, and receives good marks. Local Spotlight – Castro’s Cigar Lounge; Bedford, NH Controversy Corner – A Bridge Too Far.

It’s the 9th annual summer trip on the barge and we are at the lake house for the seventh year. The weather is almost perfect, many cigars are smoked, and plenty of fish are caught. The Hidden Herf gets some great reviews. Local Spotlight – On the lake; New Hampshire Controversy Corner – Dead or … Continue reading "Episode 453: Summa-Palooza 2026 – Local Spotlight: On the lake; New Hampshire"

Direct from the Route One Business Networking Group (BNG) event for our sixth year, we speak with a few BNG members while enjoying cigars under the tent on the back patio at the Rosaria Restaurant. The Hidden Herf is a hit the panel. Local Spotlight – Route One BNG Summer Cigar Event Controversy Corner – … Continue reading "Episode 452: Back for More 6.0 – Local Spotlight: Route One BNG Summer...

It’s cast of thousands for the roasting of McGroin. The Hidden Herf is picked out early but gets a wide range of reviews. Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA Controversy Corner – It’s in the Water.

Our special guest is a former MLB player, so it’s lots of baseball and cigar stories for this episode. The Hidden Herf is obvious after just a single clue. Local Spotlight – Castro’s Backroom; Manchester, NH Controversy Corner – McGroin’s Dating Habits

While we’ve been outside plenty it’s the first time we are on the front lawn, but not the first time we are with a dog. Detroit Steve is back from Reno and gives us a recap of his cigar lounge adventure at Fumare and General Frank fills us in on his trip to the Pittsburg … Continue reading "Episode 449: The Front Lawn with Blue – Local Spotlight: Fumare Fine Cigar Boutique; Reno, NV"

Count how many times you hear “Holy BEEEP”. It’s another small group episode and The Hidden Herf is another vintage selection from Killer’s vault. Local Spotlight – Castro’s Backroom; Manchester, NH Controversy Corner – IPO & AI

This episode is a recap of our trip to RI and MR. J’s 6th anniversary celebration. We also visited Tammany Hall, The Gentleman Cigar Lounge, and The Ale House Cigar Bar. We also get a surprise PA report. The Hidden Herf is back to the traditional format that stumps the panel. Local Spotlight – Mr. … Continue reading "Episode 447: The Rhode Island Report – Local Spotlight: Mr. J’s Havana Cigar...

The Hidden Herf theme is a follow up to last week’s theme where we all sample a variation of the same line. Checkout the cigar holder, ashtray, coaster. Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA Controversy Corner – The truth is coming out.