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300

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Oct 2026

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A bunch of hacks talking cigars, etc.

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October 12, 20261 hr 32 min

Episode 465: It’s a Sweet Cap – Local Spotlight: Cigar & Lounge; Watertown, MA

Sitting around the fire pit with an assortment of spirits, from Zacapa to the Red Pecker, we have a blast with this week’s crew. The twins are initiated and get new Hack-names. The Hidden Herf is the star of the show with its unusual characteristics and misleading clues. We all have smoked this one before … <a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2026/10/12/episode-465-its-a-sweet-cap-local-spotlight-cigar-watertown-ma/" class="more-link">Continue reading "Episode 465: It’s a Sweet Cap – Local Spotlight: Cigar & Lounge; Watertown, MA"</a>

October 5, 20261 hr 18 min

Episode 464: The Cigar Twins – Local Spotlight: Grumpy’s Cigar & Lounge; Hudson, NH

Our special guests are a set of twins we met duting the NE Cigar Expo weekend. Oddly enough thay are Grumpy’s regulars. We reap the Expo and other Hack happenings from last weekend. The Hidden Herf stumps the panel and receives good marks. Local Spotlight – Grumpy’s Cigar & Lounge; Hudson, NH Controversy Corner – … <a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2026/10/05/episode-464-the-cigar-twins-local-spotlight-grumpys-cigar-hudson-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading "Episode 464: The Cigar Twins – Local Spotlight: Grumpy’s Cigar & Lounge; Hudson, NH"</a>

September 28, 20261 hr 3 min

Episode 463: 2026 New England Cigar Expo Pre-Game – Local Spotlight: Twins Smoke Shop; Londonderry, NH

‘Twas the night before the Expo where we meet up with a group of out of state Hacks, brand owners, and reps. Nimish Desai and the crew from Rocky Patel, Terence Reilly with Aganorsa Leaf, JJ Eiroa from CLE, and Jon Carney of Bently join us for a portion of the episode. It feels like … <a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2026/09/28/episode-463-2026-new-england-cigar-expo-pre-game-local-spotlight-twins-smoke-shop-londonderry-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading "Episode 463: 2026 New England Cigar Expo Pre-Game – Local Spotlight: Twins Smoke Shop; Londonderry, NH"</a>

September 21, 20261 hr 19 min

Episode 462: On a Boat – Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar Company; Plaistow, NH

Not exactly “on” a boat, but right next to it. We record at the marina on Lake Winnipesaukee before the boats al come out for the season. The Hidden Herf is something unusual and, of course, stumps the panel. Local Spotlight – Plaistow Cigar Company; Plaistow, NH Controversy Corner – Aviation Mishaps

September 14, 20261 hr 17 min

Episode 461: It’s Firepit Weather – Local Spotlight: The Boat and Firepit

Sitting around the firepit we take a call from Fabian for the Florida weather report. The Hidden Herf stumps the panel. Local Spotlight – The Boat and Firepit Controversy Corner – Promises, Promises

September 7, 20261 hr 17 min

Episode 460: You are at the Wrong Location – Local Spotlight: Federal Cigar; Dover, NH

Signals get crossed and we have a situation where we are at two locations. The Hidden Herf is a pre-release that turns out to be released so it stumps the panel. Local Spotlight – Federal Cigar; Dover, NH Controversy Corner – Surveillance Weather

August 31, 20261 hr 20 min

Episode 459: The Birthday Boy – Local Spotlight: Castro’s Backroom; Manchester, NH

Killer joins the panel as we celebrate a Hack birthday and get a Hack name change. The Hidden Herf is a tough one to figure out but it’s a real contender for top rating. Local Spotlight – Castro’s Backroom; Manchester, NH Controversy Corner – The Mentalist Tells Most

August 24, 20261 hr 30 min

Episode 458: McGroin Manner with Mama McGroin – Local Spotlight: Rhino’s Cigar Lounge by Owl Shop Tobacconists; Windham, NH

We are joined by Mama McGroin for some laughs and story telling. The Hidden Herf stumps the panel and makes the list. Local Spotlight – Rhino’s Cigar Lounge by Owl Shop Tobacconists Controversy Corner – Wildfires and Weather

August 17, 20261 hr 20 min

Episode 457: Golf & Cigars – Local Spotlight: Thompson Country Club; North Reading, MA

It’s a cast of old and new friends at the golf course on the 19th hole under the tent. The Hidden Herf receives mixed reviews. Local Spotlight – Thompson Country Club; North Reading, MA Controversy Corner – Ladies or Gentlemen

August 10, 20261 hr 6 min

Episode 456: Mid-Week at The Mustang Ranch – Local Spotlight: The Original Cigar & Bar; North Conway, NH

It’s another mid-week episode, this time we’re in the screen tent at the ranch. The panel is in rare form and it’s a bit of a surprise. The Hidden Herf stumps the panel and receives mixed reviews from both ends of the spectrum. Local Spotlight – The Original Cigar & Bar; North Conway, NH Controversy … <a href="https://cigarhacks.com/blog/2026/08/10/episode-456-mid-week-at-the-mustang-ranch-local-spotlight-the-original-cigar-north-conway-nh/" class="more-link">Continue reading "Episode 456: Mid-Week at The Mustang Ranch – Local Spotlight: The Original Cigar & Bar; North Conway, NH"</a>