Cigar Hacks

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.

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.