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Cigars
Cigar Culture
Cigar Hacks
New Hampshire
Cigar Expo
Cigar Events
Twins Smoke Shop
Tobacco Shack
Cigar Industry
Pocono Palooza
Rocky Patel
Conspiracy Theories
Cigar
Cigar Reviews
Current Events
Cigar Community
Mustang Ranch
Castro's Back Room
Grumpy's Cigars & Lounge
Rocky Patel Cigars

A bunch of hacks talking cigars, etc.

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Latest Episodes

Jonas Santans calls in to tell us about his cigar brand, our Hidden Herf for this week. We report on the Perdomo Father & Son cigar release by Two Guys.

Local Spotlight – Two Guys Cigar Shop; Salem, NH

Controversy Corner – Ticked Off!

After last week’s current events we try another effect. We have a real Hidden Herf that was selected by “The New Guy” and he hit a home run. Killer pops in for a few minutes.

Local Spotlight – Castro’s Backroom; Manchester, NH

Controversy Corner – ... more

There’s a Rocky Patel event at Plaistow Cigar, so we drop in to record after it’s over. The “new guy” is initiated into the Hack family. The Hidden Herf is a pre-release from the Rocky Patel team fresh out of the PCA.

Local Spotlight – Plaistow Ciga... more

The weather breaks for just a bit so we gather the firewood and a large compliment of hacks for this one. Half the panel has not been on in quite a while so it’s different than the last few months. The Hidden Herf is a lesser-known boutique type bran... more

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Recent Guests

Pat McBrien
Panelist, cigar expert
Castro's Back Room, Manchester NH
Episode: Episode 444: High Speed – Local Spotlight: Castro’s Backroom; Manchester, NH
Frank the General
Episode: Episode 443: The New Guy – Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar Company; Plaistow, NH
Brian Sonia
Owner of Tiki Taxi and West Tampa Cigars ambassador; speaker/repped West Tampa products and the Tiki Taxi concept
West Tampa Cigars; Tiki Taxi
Episode: Episode 441: The Tiki Taxi and Toro Taxi – Local Spotlight: Grumpy’s Cigar & Lounge; Hudson, NH
The Gringo
Special guest
Episode: Episode 439: The Return of The Gringo – Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar Company; Plaistow, NH
Jim Price
Representative of Rocky Patel
Rocky Patel
Episode: Episode 438: The Party for the Hell of it 5.0 – Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA
Steve Harrington
Guest, business owner involved in Consummate Cigar Guys and Tampa restaurant ventures
Consummate Cigar Guys, Sally O'Neill's Pizza / O'Brien's Irish Pub concepts (Tampa)
Episode: Episode 436: Horses and Irish Pizza – Local Spotlight: The Mustang Ranch
Nick Laramie
Drew Estate representative
Drew Estate
Episode: Episode 433: Cigar Simulator – Local Spotlight: Grumpy’s Cigar & Lounge; Hudson, NH
Jim Ferreira
Owner of 3 Leaf Cigar
3 Leaf Cigar
Episode: Episode 422: It’s Better with Age – 3Leaf with Jim – Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar Company; Plaistow, NH
Nimish Desai
A representative of Rocky Patel Cigars
Rocky Patel Cigars
Episode: Episode 421: Rocky Patel Cigars with Nimmy D – Local Spotlight: Federal Cigar; Portsmouth, NH

Hosts

Rick
Host of the show, drives segments and interactions with callers and guests
Dave
Producer and host; Humble announcer/producer across episodes
Pat McGroin
Co-host with segment and crowd interaction duties

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • Great show!

    A lot of laughs. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andrew_Texas
    United States6 years ago
  • Bumped into

    Just bumped into Enema Rick at the Tobacco Shack in Rowley. Great place, great podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tonys grundle
    United States6 years ago
  • Entertaining and informative

    I enjoy listening to the Cigar Hacks it really shows the essence of the cigar community coming together with conversations and laughs brought together by a common enjoyment of premium cigars. Enjoy the various topics that come up from the free following conservation, current events and conspiracies theories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Texan Dean
    United States7 years ago
  • Hack should be cigar idiots

    They about cigar for 5 mins and that’s about it The rest to hear of the idiotic thoughts on politics

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Horroroom
    United States8 years ago
  • Poet Hack Mark

    When I hear the Cigar Hacks

    I have many yearnings

    Some about conspiracy facts

    Some about curling

    Others still

    about the hidden herf

    And questions when Rick says this won’t hurt...th

    Do you like Dave, Nick, Rick, Dom etc?

    These are not sins!

    If you don’t believe me go to Twins Twins Twins

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Roshamber
    United States8 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Energetic, cigar-focused banter with a sense of community
Guests and topics span local lounges to industry trends, entertaining but informative
Occasional edgy humor may not be for all listeners

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 435: I’m Confused w/Jim from 3Leaf – Local Spotlight: Twins Smoke Shop; Londonderry, NH
Q: Who is the guest and what should listeners look for from them?
Jim from 3Leaf, brought on to discuss cigars and participate in the cigar pass, with emphasis on 3Leaf's products and related cigar lines.
Episode 425: Who’s the New, New Guy? – Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA
Q: What cigars do you like and has Shacky done a good job recommending cigars to you as a tobacconist?
Stooge has only smoked a few cigars and is looking for something calm and subtle with flavor notes.
Episode 410: Fall Firepit with The Elevated Humidor – Local Spotlight: Stories Cigars + Lounge; Lufkin, TX
Q: Tell us about your cigar lounge.
It's called Stories Cigars and Lounge located in Lufkin, Texas, and it's open 24-7 for members.
Episode 410: Fall Firepit with The Elevated Humidor – Local Spotlight: Stories Cigars + Lounge; Lufkin, TX
Q: What got you into the cigar industry?
I started smoking cigars just over five and a half years ago and absolutely fell in love with it.
Episode 409: The Lawyer Jay – Local Spotlight: Various Lounges; Pittsburgh, PA
Q: Do you have any lounges in the Pittsburgh area you'd like to talk about?
Yes, Cigaro, Leaf and Bean, and Blend are some popular lounges.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cigar Hacks

What is Cigar Hacks about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A boisterous, cigar-focused roundtable mix of humor, candid anecdotes, and industry chatter. Episodes frequently blend tasting notes, local cigar shop spotlights, and guest appearances with behind-the-scenes storytelling about lounges, events, and partnerships. A recurring thread is camaraderie among regulars, punctuated by conspiratorial humor and long-form conversations that range from product talk to travel and hospitality. The format often leans into off-color banter and audience interaction, making it feel like a social club with frequent excursions into the wider cigar community and expo circuit. Noteworthy is the consistent Local Spotlight segment that shines a light on nearby lounges and industry partners, plus occasional serious se... more

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1. Pat McBrien
2. Frank the General
3. Brian Sonia
4. The Gringo
5. Jim Price
6. Steve Harrington
7. Nick Laramie
8. Jim Ferreira

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