We return to the Founding Fathers Executives private lounge for this week’s episode. We are joined by Joe, one of the principals of the club for an update on what’s new since our last visit. The Hidden Herf is a unique selection from Florida, and it get decent reviews from the panel.

Local Spotlight – Founding Fathers Executives, Danvers, MA

Controversy Corner – The Petro Dollar

Its another double cigar Hidden Herf, but this time we do mild and bold variations suited to the panelist. Nick Laramie from Drew Estate joins half way in.

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

Controversy Corner – Havana Syndrome

We have two short figurados this week and somehow it turns into a long ash challenge. Ricky and Pat send in a couple interviews from Florida.

Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA

Controversy Corner – Tariffs

Many of the regular Hacks are out of town this week, so it’s another small group episode. Ricky and Pat send in a series of interviews from the Ybor City area. The full versions are tacked on at the end of the episode. The Hidden Herf is guessed after a massive clue and receives good marks.

Local Spotlight – Castro’s Backroom; Manchester, NH

Controversy Corner – Project Iceworm

It’s a small group, simple setup, this week as we recover from last weekend’s escapades. Ben Dover returns with jokes. The Hidden Herf stumps the panel and receives good reviews.

Local Spotlight – Federal Cigar; Dover, NH

Controversy Corner – The Trifecta

It’s halfway through Hackapalooza 8.0 where we meet up with the Rocky Patel crew in North Conway at The Original Cigar & Bar. We also sit down with the three brother-owners, Tim, Tom, and Craig. This is our eight stop of the weekend. The Hidden Herf stumps the entire panel.

Local Spotlight – The Original Cigar & Bar; North Conway, NH

Controversy Corner – Election Truth Revealed

Hackapalooza 8.0 is this week. We run down the itinerary and plans for the weekend. We try to stay on topic, Nick. Ricky’s back so we get an in-person Florida report. The Hidden Herf is a throw-back.

Local Spotlight – JR Cigar Outlet; Tampa, FL

Controversy Corner – Football Theories

Jim and Hailey from Great Cigars Podcast are in town and join us at Federal Cigar for this week’s episode after No-Name John’s birthday party. We introduce Ben Dover. The Hidden Herf is a special “sleeper”.

Local Spotlight – Federal Cigar; Portsmouth, NH

Controversy Corner – Epstein Update

A cast of six land at Grumpy’s to play out the spoof we set in motion last week. The Hidden Herf is a spoof of it’s own.

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

Controversy Corner – Vegas Shoot Out

Opening the 2026 season we have another Hack father join the panel. The Hidden Herf is decent and we almost forget to do the reveal.

Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA

Controversy Corner – Daycare Financing