Cigar Hacks

Nurse Rick and the Peanut Gallery join us again and help us create longest episode to date. We cover the recent passing of Jose O. Padrone and Gilberto F. Oliva Sr. The Cigar Hacks Burner Phone is explained and why everyone should have one. Federal Cigar’s online store is up. The Cigar Authority announces their … Continue reading "Episode 7: The Burner Phone – Local Spotlight: Cigar Shenanigans & The Original Cigar Bar"

Matty and Dave go it alone – it’s a two man effort for #6 which includes the Federal Cigar Portsmouth Lounge experience, Umbagog by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust is reported in HalfWheel and a local Ladies Smoking Event is in the planning stage. The Hidden Herf is another surprise – Yes – no fake news!. … Continue reading "Episode 6: The Facebook Episode – Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack & The Smoke Shop"

Erik tells us about the new box-pressed Berlin Wall and the release of Dome #2. We have a peanut gallery for this episode. Black Friday just won’t die, Detroit, Cigar Craig and did I mention Black Friday? No last names! The Accidental Correspondent tells us about Winston Churchill’s Orange Peel Old Fashioned. Conspiracy Corner goes … Continue reading "Episode 5 – It’s Black Friday Every Day – Special Guest: Erik Wentworth of Hammer + Sickle Cigars – Local Spotlight: Seacoast Cigar Bar"

Nick gets a “Nasty” new name. The Retrohale. We talk about TV shows, movies and cigars sightings. A 13 minute reveal goes all over the map including bespoke suits. The Not-So-Local Spotlight features Habanos Cafe and Cigar Lounge in San Diego. Conspiracy Corner tackles Artificial Intelligence; Ligero, Anthony Ligero? Habanos Cafe and Cigar Lounge; San Diego, … Continue reading "Episode 4 – Podcast Gold [Rush] – Not-So-Local Spotlight: Habanos"

Normally this  episode would be titled something like “What We’ve Been Up To” but in typical Hack fashion the Hidden Herf gets a bit out of control. We cover everything from Avanti Cigars to beef jerky and Serino Cigars to birthday cake. A theme is forming – cigars and food. The “Local Spotlight” shines on … Continue reading "Episode 3 – A Typical Hack – Local Spotlight: Federal Cigar"

We have our first guest host; Nurse Rick talks about Shipyard Smashed Pumpkin, Tatuaje Cigars, etc. In the “Local Spotlight” we review Twins Smoke Shop, Londonderry and their new smoking deck. An unexpected bonus was running into Thor Neilsen, the publisher of Cigar Press. “Conspiracy Corner” takes an unexpected turn as we talk about what’s … Continue reading "Episode 2 – Nurse Rick – Local Spotlight: Twins Smoke Shop – Bonus: Cigar Press"

In this episode we introduce the podcast and what we are all about. The “Hidden Herf” blind cigar review will be a regular feature. “Local Smoke” is for current events at local establishments. The “Local Spotlight” shines on a different shop each episode. “Conspiracy Corner” – always a crowd favorite. Two Guys Smoke Shop; Salem, … Continue reading "Episode 1 – Introducing the Hacks – Local Spotlight: Two Guys Annual Cigar Dinner"