Shacky Greene, Pat McGroin, and Cigar Hack Dave do a special Thanksgiving week episode to launch year nine. The Hidden Herf is a Shack staple and receives good grades.

Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA

Controversy Corner – Shout Out to Cam Higby

It all started here eight years ago east of just west of this very location. We discuss the last eight years and what the next eight years will bring. The Hidden Herf stumps the panel and is an interesting selection.

Local Spotlight – Plaistow Cigar Company; Plaistow, NH

Controversy Corner – Seth Who?

It’s not every week that we have a new cigar brand owner join us for an episode. Jimmy Miller and long-time friend of the Hacks, Max, have a New England launch event of Miller Cigar at Castro’s in Manchester. The Hidden Herf is well received and collectively the Hacks have smoked the other vitolas so we’re able to talk about those as well.

Local Spotlight – Castro’s Backroom; Manchester, NH

Controversy Corner – The False Flag Operation

The multi-award-winning cigar rep, Mike the Cop from Rocky Patel, is at Grumpy’s this week. We drop in to catch up with Mike and find out about the 30th Anniversary cigar release. The Hidden Herf is a bit of a sleeper and is well received by the panel.

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

Controversy Corner – It’s frosty in the Arctic and Antarctica

It’s our 7th annual trip to the Poconos. We record on Halloween after smoking and partying all day, so you know what to expect.

Local Spotlight – Junko’s Cigar Lounge; Hazelton, PA

Controversy Corner – Weather Station Anomaly and Alien Spaceships.

It’s back to the firepit for what my be the last time this year as we discover a time traveler in our midst. The Joke-O-Meter and HR are workimg overtime this week as almost nothing is off limits. We have a visit from a prodigal Hack and a guest from an episode a long time ago. The Hiden Herf receives mixed reviews.

Local Spotlight – Ricky’s Firepit

Controversy Corner – The NBA Crime Family.

The panel convenes at Cigar and Lounge in Watertown, MA. We have couple of special quests and a couple of Hacks that haven’t been on for a while. This episode is loaded with cigars, laughs, and fish stories. The Hidden Herf is picked out after a couple of clues.

Local Spotlight – Cigar and Lounge; Watertown, MA

Controversy Corner – The Soup & Sandwich Special.

It’s Big Sky Cigars at Grumpy’s Cigar & Lounge and we are there to talk with the representation of both. Nurse Rick tries his hand at reading the into. There are two Hidden Herfs and an abundance of bad jokes for this episode.

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

Controversy Corner – Multiple short stories.

Shacky Greene wants to try being the announcer, so we hand him the intro copy and say, “you’re on”! The Hidden Herf is illusive for a little while, but eventually it’s picked out.

Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA

Controversy Corner – Saying the quiet part out loud.

It’s a perfect day on the sidewalk in Manchester, NH which makes for prime people watching. We are in for the Madre Tierra, live rolling event at Castro’s. We call Jay the Lawyer for the Pittsburg report. The Hidden Herf receives some of the highest scores.

Local Spotlight – Castro’s Backroom; Manchester, NH

Controversy Corner – Colorless Architecture.