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The crew is back from New Orleans and PCA 2025, where we get a couple of perspectives from their PCA experiences. This month marks the end of an era for Castro's in Concord. The mail bag is full and Nurse Rick takes a beating from Miserable Nick. The Hidden Herf receives ratings at both ends … Continue reading "Episode 388: PCA 2025 Recap – Local Spotlight: Castro's Backroom; Concord, NH"

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We are at the Tobacco Shack's “Party for the Hell of it 4.0” and it's a fuller house than last year. We are joined by Mike the Cop, our local Rocky Patel rep who conspires with one of our own on the Hidden Herf. It turns out to be a good one! Local Spotlight – … Continue reading "Episode 386: Party for the Hell of it 4.0 – Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA"

It's a six-pack of Hacks this week in the Mustang Barn. It's time for low keyed recording but it turns out to be a very funny episode with a few surprise gifts. Sure, alcohol was a factor. The Hidden Herf falls “short” but still gets a good rating. Local Spotlight – The Cigar Authority; Salem, … Continue reading "Episode 385: The Gifts – Local Spotlight: The Cigar Authority; Salem, NH"

It has been 5 years to the week since we've done an episode at Federal Cigar and The Slow Burn Lounge in Dover. With the new management, a Hack behind the bar, and Jim from the Great Cigars Podcast in town the stars aligned in Dover. The lounge is full and the jokes are almost … Continue reading "Episode 384: Great Cigars – Local Spotlight: Federal Cigar; Dover, NH"

Jonathan Carney joins the Hacks this week to talk about his new venture; Bentley Tobacco | USA and Bentley Cigars. We start out be going to the beginning and telling stories around our collective cigar adventures. This is a long one so we smoke two different cigars, both are well received by the panel. Somehow … Continue reading "Episode 383: Story Time with Special Guest: Jonathan Carney – Local Spotlight: Twins Smoke Shop; Londonderry, NH"

Nurse Rick, Pat McGroin, and Mustang Mike return from Florida with tall tales. This week we record in the 7-20-4 Lounge at Twins Smoke Shop in Londonderry, NH where Nick Goss is holding an HVC Cigars event. The Hidden Herf is an unusual novelty cigar. Three new Hacks are sworn in. Local Spotlight – Cigar … Continue reading "Episode 382: Back from Florida – Local Spotlight: Cigar Castle; Tampa, FL"

The crew drops in to Grumpy's Cigar & Lounge for the Oliva Cigar event this week and we seem to win the majority of the swag. We have to wait until after the event to do the recording because it was just too busy in the lounge. There is a contingent of half a dozen … Continue reading "Episode 381: Not Tired of Winning – Local Spotlight: Grumpy's Cigars & Lounge; Hudson, NH"

We return to the The Mustang Barn for another panel stumping Hidden Herf. This week it's cars and driving related stories along with our cigars and bourbon. Ricky and Pat are in Florida this week and leave us a few voice mail messages. Detroit Steve reports on his travels and the cigar lounges he stopped … Continue reading "Episode 380: Fast Car and Auto-Driving Stories – Local Spotlight: Elite Cigar and Smoke; Rochester, NY"

Here is a Valentines Day we won't soon forget! Nick Goss joins The Hacks for an episode on 2/14 after the Black Label Trading Company Cigar Event at Plaistow Cigar. We try a new format for the Florida Report with Nurse Rick. The Hidden Herf receives high marks. Local Spotlight – Plaistow Cigar Company – … Continue reading "Episode 379: Random Voice Mail with Nick Goss – Local Spotlight: Plaistow Cigar Company – Bar and Lounge; Plaistow, NH"

Frank Morano discusses some of the hottest topics and gives his opinion. Frank talks about AIRBNB possibly not making a comeback in NYC and then Frank talks about New York's Prison being full of aging inmates and costing a fortune. Frank talks about a senseless violent crime that happened in NYC over a parking spot and then Frank talks about an attack on a Correction Officer on Rikers Island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank Morano discusses some of the hottest topics and gives his opinion. Frank talks about a question before the court, if noncitizens in NY should be allowed to vote and then Frank talks about campaigns tricking voters. Frank talks about the charges against Eric Adams being dropped and what is in his future and then Frank talks about the cable companies practices that make it harder on that consumer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank Morano discusses some of the hottest topics and gives his opinion. Frank talks about the charges against Mayor Eric Adams being dropped and then Frank talks about the reason not to park in front of fire hydrants. Frank talks about the NJ Bear Hunt and then Frank talks about running for City Council. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank Morano discusses some of the hottest topics and gives his opinion. Frank talks about President Trump wanting to kill congestion pricing and then Frank talks about an outdated prohibition rule in New York that may be overturned. Frank talks about another ethics scandal in the Adams Administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hackapalooza 7.0 is all over but the shouting. We run down what happened after we recorded last week's episode. The Hidden Herf is an old friend that no one recognizes, I guess it's been too long. We spark up a second Herf and do some comparisons. Local Spotlight – The Mustang Barn Conspiracy Corner – … Continue reading "Episode 378: Out in the Cold – Local Spotlight: The Mustang Barn"

Frank Morano discusses some of the hottest topics and gives his opinion. Frank talks about the Lt. Governor of NY dodging a key question and then Frank talks about a ruling by a NY Appellate Court over what Child Welfare Agencies can do. Frank talks about Nyer's Gas Bills going up and then Frank talks about a rough week for judges in NY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank Morano discusses some of the hottest topics and gives his opinion. Frank talks about snow and ice expected in the area and about the Mets resigning Pete Alonso and then Frank talks about NYC facing a public safety crisis. Frank talks about Eric Adams really being sick and if he informed the public how serious his illness was and then Frank talks about the NJ Gubernatorial Debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank Morano discusses some of the hottest topics and gives his opinion. Frank talks about a bill in Congress to keep AM radio in cars and then Frank talks about Mayor Eric Adams being fined for rats on his property. Frank talks about NJ Governor Murphy making it harder for people to get on the ballot and then Frank talks about not prosecuting fare evasion being insane.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank Morano discusses some of the hottest topics and gives his opinion. Frank talks about NJ Governor Phil Murphy and comments he made about housing an illegal immigrant and then Frank talks about people being held on Rikers Island waiting to be admitted into a mental health facility. Frank talks about the end of the NJ paper The Star Ledger and then Frank talks about President Trump calling the bluff of the MTA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank Morano discusses some of the hottest topics and gives his opinion. Jim Walden is considering a run for NYC Mayor as a Republican and then Frank talks about New York's District Attorneys wanting some changes to the Discovery Laws. Frank talks about a scheme the Democrats are cooking up in Albany and then Frank talks about Jessica Tisch's impact at the NYPD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the second day of Hackapalooza 7.0 with a cast of so many that we split the panel into two halves. We talk about the first 24 hours of the three day annual event and the six lounges we have visited so far. We add a couple new Hacks. Conspiracy Corner is back, no more … Continue reading "Episode 377: Hackapalooza 7.0 – Local Spotlight: Castro's Backroom; Bedford, NH"

Frank Morano discusses some of the hottest topics and gives his opinion. Frank talks about a city council meeting about what NYC knew about the toxic air after 9/11 and then Frank talks about a former mayor in NJ jumping into the Governor's race. Frank talks about the NYC Council allocating money for illegal immigrants to fight ICE raids and then Frank talks about the mailings going out to registered non democrats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank Morano discusses some of the hottest topics and gives his opinion. Frank talks about the future of Mayor Eric Adams and then Frank talks about the conviction of Bob Menendez. Frank talks about some good news coming from the MTA and then Frank talks about what is happening with the horseshoe crab. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank Morano discusses some of the hottest topics and gives his opinion. Frank talks about a tweet that said Mayor Eric Adams will be resigning in 72 hours and then Frank talks about Jim McGreevey bid for Mayor of Jersey City. Frank talks about an outrageous pay raise to the State Education Commissioner and then Frank talks about Jessica Tisch as a Mayoral candidate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank Morano discusses some of the hottest topics and gives his opinion. Frank talks about a state trooper that faked a shooting and then Frank talks about what the Mayor of Allentown NJ did on New years Eve. Frank talks about a politician trying to be inclusive resulting in not being inclusive and then Frank talks about the MTA racking up toll losses and trying to make it up with congestion pricing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank Morano discusses some of the hottest topics and gives his opinion. Frank talks about the NYC Public Advocates race and then Frank talks about the Gubernatorial Race in NJ. Frank talks about proposed legislation that would allow paid sick leave to care for pets and then Frank talks about Pete Alonso's future with the Mets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank Morano discusses some of the hottest topics and gives his opinion. Frank talks about the show's numbers going up in December and then Frank talks about politics in New Jersey. Frank talks about Lina Khan's legacy as the Chair of the Federal Trade Commission and then Frank talks about the recent data of speed cameras in NYC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank Morano discusses some of the hottest topics and gives his opinion. Frank talks about Eric Adams Administration obstructing the law and then Frank talks about New York's disaster preparedness. Frank talks about an ex-con running for a seat on the NYC council and then Frank talks about the Bronx Community Foundation raising money after a devastating fire 3 years ago that is still sitting in a bank account. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank Morano discusses some of the hottest topics and gives his opinion. Frank talks about Governor Hochul unveiling her budget and then Frank talks about donating blood and Governor Hochuls proposed ban on cellphones in school. Frank talks about the new members of the Baseball Hall of Fame and then Frank talks about Mayor Eric Adams sitting down for an interview with Tucker Carlson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank Morano discusses some of the hottest topics and gives his opinion. Frank talks about Mayor Adams accepting a last invitation to Donald Trump's Inauguration leaving behind Martin Luther King Jr. Day events at the last minute and then Frank talks about the Governor of NJ standing up to congestion pricing. Frank talks about the MTA's modern fare gates and then Frank talks about the blue laws in Bergen County NJ.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank Morano discusses some of the hottest topics and gives his opinion. Frank talks about ill patients in New York State prison that get parole but have no place to and then Frank talks about the norovirus going through NYC. Frank talks about rewards not being paid for finding criminals and then Frank talks about the case of Brian Benjamin.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank Morano discusses some of the hottest topics and gives his opinion. Frank talks about filling in for Roger Stone and then Frank talks about a proposal to have a kind of clean slate act for cops. Frank talks about former Mayor Bill de Blasio attempting to not pay back for his security detail that used taxpayer money when he ran for President and then Frank talks about the NYPD commissioner ordering a full review into a car leasing program that is costing the NYPD millions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank Morano discusses some of the hottest topics and gives his opinion. Frank talks about the fairness of polls and then Frank talks about congestion pricing being reported as a success but there is a more important issue. Frank talks about the reality of police chases and then Frank talks about Kellogg's Diner being open 24 hours but the all night diner is at risk of going away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank Morano discusses some of the hottest topics and gives his opinion. Frank talks about Kathy Hochul's state of the state address and then Frank talks about the horrific murder of 14 year old Caleb Rios and how to stop these senseless attacks. Frank talks about the broken promises of Eric Adams and then Frank talks about the use of speed cameras. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank Morano discusses some of the hottest topics and gives his opinion. Frank talks about the Mayor's Race in NYC and then Frank talks about Another scandal in the Eric Adams Administration. Frank talks about Governor Hochul going forward with the effort to ban cell phones in schools and then Frank talks about his disappointment with a NY radio station flipping formats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices