Direct from The Tobacco Shack in Rowley, MA it’s the 2024 Hackie Awards Show. Everyone braved the first snow storm of the season for The Tobacco Shack Christmas Party and to do this episode. We get the RI run-down from Pat McGroin. The Hidden Herf is something very different.

Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA

Controversy Corner – Santa, The Tooth Fairy, and The Easter Bunny

We return to the Two Guys Christmas Party at the Seabrook location for the fourth time. Returning to the Christmas Party series are Steve DeOssie of the NFL (Episode 267) and Jarrid Trudeau EVP of Kristoff Cigars (Episode 319). Our first time guest is John Cena Sr. AKA Johnny Fabulous of Pro Wrestling. Also see Episode 162 from 2020 for our first Two Guys Christmas Party podcast. We talk about Pro Wrestling, Football and how cigars cross over to both. Who knew that Johnny Fabulous has his own cigar. The Hidden Herf makes sense after the reveal and surprises everyone.

Local Spotlight – Two Guys Smoke Shop; Seabrook, NH

Controversy Corner – Drones Over Jersey

The panel is made up of regulars at the United Cigar Event at Plaistow Cigar. Our newly minted tobacconist picks out the Hidden Herf, it’s a bit obvious what it is. We have a couple of items in the mailbag and plenty of Cigar content.

Local Spotlight – Plaistow Cigar Co; Plaistow, NH

Controversy Corner – De-Banking and Other Current Topics

It’s Black Friday again and we are all worn our from too much turkey and frantic shoppers. The panel gathers in Bedford at Castro’s for a relaxing evening after the holiday to discuss the Hidden Herf and other topics.

Local Spotlight – Castro’s Backroom; Bedford, NH

Controversy Corner – Laughing at the Criers

The crew retires to The Tobacco Shack after hours for a quiet respite. We have a new cigar smoker join us for the festivities. The Hidden Herf is a surprise that we all missed in epic fashion.

Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA

Controversy Corner – You Look Marvelous

It’s our Seventh Anniversary this week and we are joined by Lee Graves our local Kristoff Cigars Rep. We are at Twins Smoke Shop and the 7-20-4 Lounge celebrating with Pat the “former” law student on his swearing in as a lawyer. The Hidden Herf is well received by the panel.

Local Spotlight – Twins Smoke Shop; Londonderry, NH

Controversy Corner – Infowars Auction

The crew joins up at The Ash Cigar Lounge for the Pocono Palooza recap and the election results. The Hidden Herf does not live up to what everyone expected, size does matter! Next week begins our eighth year.

Local Spotlight – Ash Cigar Lounge; Kingston, NH

Controversy Corner – It’s a red wave and a landslide

It’s time again for our annual trip to the Poconos. We record on the first night after driving, smoking and partying all day. It a virtual laugh track on this after midnight episode.

Local Spotlight – Big House Tobacco Outlet; Scranton, PA

Controversy Corner – It just doesn’t add up

This week we land back at Grumpy’s with Nick Goss for the All Saints Cigars Event. We find a bonus guest at the bar that we have been wanting to talk with for a while, Tom Boot of The Original Cigar & Bar joins us. Mustang Mike reports on his trip to the Rocky Patel Factory in Honduras.

Local Spotlight – Grumpy’s Cigars & Lounge; Hudson, NH

Controversy Corner – It’s Election Season – The jokes keep coming until someone says “Stop”.

Due to scheduling issues we only have time for a quick one this week. It’s like the old days; under an hour in the back lounge at Plaistow Cigar. Mike the Cop from Rocky Patel is on hand where he previews the upcoming trip to Rocky’s house in Honduras with a dozen or so cigar enthusiasts from his territory, including our own Mustang Mike. It’s the 7th Anniversary of setting up the podcast and making the first post on the website. The podcast’s birthday, if you will. The first episode aired one month latter on November 20, 2017.

Local Spotlight – Plaistow Cigar Co; Plaistow, NH

Controversy Corner – Election Scams to Watch For

Erik and Jim from 3Leaf Cigars are the guests this week as we gather at Plaistow Cigar to check in with 3Leaf and learn what it takes to start a new cigar line. This is another one of those episodes with constant jokes, laughs and all around fun. Comedy Corner may have had it’s run.

Local Spotlight – New England Cigar Expo 2024

Controversy Corner – Weather Phenomenons