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.

We are joined, via call-in, by Mel and Kevin of The Elevated Humidor Cigar Co. and Stories Cigars + Lounge. We smoke two Hidden Herfs and recap the New England Cigar Festivl.

Local Spotlight – Stories Cigars + Lounge; Lufkin, TX

Controversy Corner – The Great Circle.

Jay (the lawyer) is in town for the NE Cigar Expo. We organize a small group recording at the Mustang Ranch to preview Expo weekend. Jay brings us a fantastic, limited-edition cigar for the Hidden Herf.

Local Spotlight – Various Lounges; Pittsburg, PA

Controversy Corner – Charlie Kirk

It’s been almost 3 years since our epic Rocky Patel interview on episode 265. This is Rocky’s 30th year and he’s back on with the Hacks for the first half at Twins Smoke Shop in Londonderry, NH. The Hidden Herf is a new Rocky Patel that lives up to the hype. Our second half guests are the Boot brothers, owners of the Original Cigar & Bar in North Conway, NH.

Local Spotlight – Quartermaster’s Cigars; Frederick, MD

Controversy Corner – What happens in Vegas had better stay there.

Contrary to what you might hear on this episode this is number 407. Mama McGroin joins us for a little stand-up comedy to try out some new material. The Hidden Herf is well received by the panel.

Local Spotlight – McGroin Manor

Controversy Corner – How’s the weather where you are?

It’s large crowd so we need to do the half-time panel swap. We preview the New England Cigar Expo. The Hidden Herf is a new release.

Local Spotlight – Plaistow Cigar Company; Plaistow, NH

Controversy Corner – Private Equity.

The team sits down with our new Aladino Cigar Rep, Adrian, where we learn about the brand, the family, and the cigars. Adrian is a former history professor which drives some of the conversation. The Hidden Herf is something special.

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

Controversy Corner – The Bay of Pigs.

It’s another small-group mid-week episode. We gather at Ricky’s firepit with perfect weather for the second week running. The Hidden Herf is another panel stumper but still receives good marks. Pat’s Pick of the Week.

Local Spotlight – Ricky’s Firepit

Controversy Corner – From sports to politics.