Cigar Hacks

We are joined by Bret and Mark, hosts of the Retrohale Podcast,  for a Special Edition of the Cigar Hacks. The script quickly goes out the window as we ad-lib our way through a two hour collaboration with the Fort Collins, Colorado based Retrohale. Arguably our “most fun” episode to date. The Special Edition “remote” … Continue reading "Episode 17: The Retrohale Special Edition – Local Spotlight: Edward’s, Twins, Shenanigans"

Two firsts for us this episode; a mobile session from Dom’s Asylum and a remote call-in from our first regional corespondent, Rhode Island Mike. With the new capability we will be able to do sessions direct from the lounge we are reviewing while interviewing the owners and staff as well as have remote call-ins from … Continue reading "Episode 16: Dom’s Asylum & Rhode Island Mike – Local Spotlight: S&A Cigars"

We have another maduro for the Hidden Herf and again it’s not a heavy cigar proving that color is not a reliable indication of strength. Dark cigars being heavy cigars is fake news. A discussion around two unique cigar events: Cigar Explorations Cigar Crawl and Cigars After Hours Business Networking. The cigar crawl gets us … Continue reading "Episode 15: Magic Bus – Local Spotlight: Puff The Magic"

We start out by renaming “Conspiracy Corner” to “Alternative Theory”. The Hidden-Herf gets off to a questionable start but recovers quickly, especially after the reveal. Just another indication of how a band effects perception and more proof that a dark cigar must be a heavy cigar is fake news. Starman gets another mention – briefly, … Continue reading "Episode 14: Alternative Theory – Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar Company"

For this episode we have almost the entire cast of characters with six panelists and a live audience of about the same. An overflow crowd causes us to use two Hidden Herf cigar sets to accommodate all who wanted to participate. Another pair of surprises on the Hidden Herf reveal. We visit Twins to pickup … Continue reading "Episode 13: Full House – Local Spotlight: El Toro Lounge & Cigar"

The Memo was released this week and it’s football time in America, our special guest, Mustang Mike, takes us through it. The Hidden-Herf stumps the panel again. How to properly light a cigar. Our website links out to a large number of Perdomo Factory tour videos.  If you want to learn about what goes into … Continue reading "Episode 12: The Memo w/Mustang Mike – Local Spotlight: Castro’s Back Room Nashua"

The panel is all over the map with their Hidden-Herf guesses – again. The Steve Saka cigar temperature test comes up in discussion. Current events: Elvis has really left the building but you can see Fellowship of the King (Elvis tribute), Oscar Valladares, metal bands and go to a steak & cigar dinner. Open discussion … Continue reading "Episode 11: Fake News Nick – Local Spotlight: O’Shea’s Irish Tavern & Cigar Bar"

How to comment on an episode. The “Mail-Bag”. We are Skype ready. More states have come on-line. Many new events for 2018  are listed for our local spotlight locations. Correspondent Mike has been rehired but almost gets canned again. Nurse Rick jumps the gun after the Gunslinger Shootout. Federal in Dover is moving to a … Continue reading "Episode 10: Elvis Has Left the Building – Local Spotlight: Carlo Rose Cigar Bar & Lounge"

With Matty recovering from a recent illness we tone it down a bit for a relaxing episode. Food poisoning vs. cigar poisoning. River camping and cigars. Nurse Rick stops in mid-smoke. Last week’s episode almost wasn’t. Facebook links for all our lounge listings. 2018 events are starting to line up at local establishments. Rolling Stogies … Continue reading "Episode 9: A Tap Dance for the Mind – Local Spotlight: Cloud Palace"

This episode was almost a total disaster but through the magic of editing and redaction we were able to salvage an actual episode. A full third of the recording had to go. Listen for the cuts and use your imagination – it was that bad and why some parts seem a bit scattered. Enjoy what’s … Continue reading "Episode 8: Redacted Enacted– Local Spotlight: Victory Bar & Cigar; and Michael’s Cigar Bar"