The Pipes Magazine Radio Show Podcast
Brian Levine & Kevin Godbee 731 episodes Nov 10, 2026
The Pipes Magazine Radio Show is a 1-hour talk show that interviews pipe and tobacco industry professionals and discusses various aspects of pipe smoking and different pipe tobaccos.
Episodes
739: Dennis Cullinan Part Three. Bo Parker of Methodical Coffee.
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, we conclude our three-part conversation with Dennis Cullinan of Red Bell Pipes in Lansing, Michigan. In this final installment of "Story Time with Dennis," Dennis looks back on nearly three decades of attending pipe shows, recalling the people, discoveries, and memorable deals that have made those gatherings such an important part of his pipe-smoking life.
738: Pipemaker Nate King "The State of Nate" Part Six.
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, we welcome back pipe maker Nate King for the sixth installment of our recurring segment, "The State of Nate." Nate has been making pipes since 2005 and holds an honorary Master of Pipes degree from the Chicagoland Pipe Collectors Club. He is also a member of the prestigious Confrérie des Maîtres Pipiers de Saint-Claude.
In this episode, Nate and Brian cat
737: Jess Steere - Building a Pipe-Smoking Community. Part V, Three Coin Cuts Conclusion.
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, we welcome back Jess Steere, who first joined us more than five years ago, when he was celebrating his first five years as a pipe smoker. Now marking his tenth anniversary in the hobby, Jess returns to share how he has helped build a local pipe-smoking community that brings together college students and other men who might never have discovered fellow pipe
736: Pipemaker Nate Rose. Three Coin Cuts Compared, Part IV, Davidoff Flake Medallions.
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, we welcome back Nate Rose, who first joined us in 2022 when pipe making was still a part-time pursuit. Today, Nate is a full-time pipe maker, having made the leap from his job at General Motors to building his business around the craft. Since then, he has continued upgrading his workshop, refining his skills, and developing his own recognizable style.
Nat
735: Glen Whelan, Peterson of Dublin. Three Coin Cuts Compared, Part III, Peterson Navy De Lux.
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, we welcome back Glen Whelan, Managing Director of Peterson of Dublin. Peterson is a family tradition for Glen: his father spent 50 years working at the factory, eventually becoming Factory Manager, while Glen began his own career with the company as a part-time retail associate at age 16. After more than a decade in retail, he moved into sales and steadily
734: Storytime with Dennis Cullinan. Three Coin Cuts Compared, Part II, Escudo.
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, we continue our three-part conversation with Dennis Cullinan of Red Bell Pipes in Lansing, Michigan. In this second installment of "Story Time with Dennis," Dennis takes us through his years as a working librarian, when pipe smoking was still part of his daily routine and a pipe rack in his office was never far away. He also recalls the pipe shops of Lansi
733: Jon David Cole from Country Squire. Three Coin Cuts Compared - Part I
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, we welcome back John David Cole, head of The Country Squire, for an update on the new location in Jackson, Mississippi. Since opening the doors in May, John David and his team have settled into their much larger space, which combines the traditional Country Squire pipe and tobacco shop with a cocktail lounge.
John David talks about the grand opening, the
732: Waqas The Dubai Piper. Ask the Blender with Jeremy Reeves.
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, our featured guest is Waqas, The Dubai Piper, joining us from Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Waqas is a relatively new pipe smoker, having discovered the hobby at age 52, but he has quickly embraced the pipe-smoking community and built a collection of around 45 pipes. With no large pipe-smoking community immediately around him, much of his journey has taken
731: Dennis Cullinan from Red Bell Pipes. Haunted Bookshop Review.
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, we begin a three-part journey through the 70-year pipe-smoking life of Dennis Cullinan of Red Bell Pipes in Lansing, Michigan. Dennis began smoking a pipe at age 15 in 1956, when he walked into a neighborhood drugstore in Benton Harbor and bought his first pipe for $1.50. A week later, he was back for a $2.95 Medico, and his lifelong fascination with pipes
730: Russell Gardner of Dark Arts. Bo Parker of Methodical Coffee.
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, our featured guest is Russell Gardner, owner of Dark Arts, a unique smoking lounge and retail tobacconist in Las Vegas. A longtime veteran of the restaurant and bar business, Russell owns several themed cocktail lounges, but his latest venture took an unexpected turn when he transformed a small back room at Grey Witch into a hidden, speakeasy-style smoking
729: Pipe Maker Nate King.
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, we welcome back pipe maker Nate King for the fifth installment of our recurring segment, "The State of Nate." Nate has been making pipes since 2005 and holds an honorary Master of Pipesdegree from the Chicagoland Pipe Collectors Club. He is also a member of the prestigious Confrérie des Maîtres Pipiers de Saint-Claude. In this episode, Brian has a list of
728: Pipemaker Alexander Syrma. Small Batch / Limited Edition Tobaccos.
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, our featured interview is with pipe maker Alexander Syrma of Israel. Alexander works primarily with high-grade Mediterranean and Algerian briar, sometimes incorporating distinctive materials such as mammoth ivory and exotic woods into his designs. His pipes range from lightweight, classic shapes to more expressive freehands, including Danish eggs, Rhodesia
727: Pipemaker Martin Romijn. Ask the Pipemaker with Jeff Gracik
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, our featured interview is with Dutch pipe maker Martin Romijn, who originally appeared on the show in October 2019 on episode #372. Martin began smoking a pipe in 1989, at the age of 20, but it would be many years before he began making pipes. He first started making tampers and other pipe accessories as a part-time pursuit, and in 2016 he began making pip
726: Pipemaker Richard Epley. G.L. Pease Fillmore Review.
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, our featured interview is with Richard Epley of EP Pipes. Based in Kentucky, Richard began making pipe stands from bourbon barrels in 2016 before turning his attention to pipe making a couple of years later. His background with bourbon barrels has given his work a distinctly Kentucky connection, while his handmade pipes showcase his creativity and attentio
725: Will & Joe from PipeRevival. Jeremy Reeves from Cornell & Diehl
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, we welcome Will and Joe, the founders of PipeRevival. What began as a passion for restoring estate pipes has quickly grown into a respected restoration business, with their work breathing new life into hundreds of cherished pipes for collectors. Brian, Will, and Joe will discuss the origins of PipeRevival, their approach to restoration, and some of the mem
724: Pipe Maker Allen Kipp. Brian's 30th with Pipes.
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, we welcome Allen Kipp of Kipp Pipes. Allen has been making pipes for more than a decade after deciding to try his hand at the craft when his appreciation for fine pipes outpaced his budget. An engineering fabricator by trade, he brought his machining and fabrication skills to pipe making, developing a style that reflects both craftsmanship and precision. H
723: Pipe Maker Jody Davis. Bo Parker of Methodical Coffee.
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, our featured interview is with Jody Davis, a renowned artisan pipe maker and lead guitarist for the Grammy-nominated Christian rock band Newsboys. Jody's handmade pipes are highly regarded for their Danish-inspired designs, exceptional craftsmanship, and limited availability, making them especially sought after by collectors. Brian and Jody will discuss a
722: Pipe Maker Nate King. Review of Carolina Christmas.
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, we welcome back pipe maker Nate King for the fourth installment of our recurring segment, "The State of Nate." Nate has been making pipes since 2005 and holds an honorary Master of Pipesdegree from the Chicagoland Pipe Collectors Club. He is also a member of the prestigious Confrérie des Maîtres Pipiers de Saint-Claude. In this episode, Nate shares highlig
721: Eric Scholten of Sylvan Pipes. Jeff Gracik: Ask the Pipemaker.
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, we welcome Eric Scholten of Sylvan Pipes. Eric is an American artisan pipe maker whose handmade pipes reflect a balance of classic shaping and modern design, with an emphasis on craftsmanship, engineering, and the natural beauty of briar. His work has earned a following among collectors who appreciate both refined aesthetics and excellent smoking qualities
720: Dave Peterson's Trip to the Lake Como Pipe Show
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, we welcome back Dave Peterson, a longtime pipe smoker, collector, and active member of the pipe community. Dave has been part of the Pipes Magazine Forums since May 2009, when the site was just a few months old, and many listeners will recognize him by his forum handle, "daveinlax." He is also Brian's partner in the Las Vegas International Pipe Show. On to
719: Nathan Davis from Kaywoodie. Low Country Edisto Review.
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, our featured interview is with Nathan Davis of Greywoodie fame. Long known as one of the pipe community's biggest advocates for Kaywoodie, Nathan began as a collector before becoming a dealer and launching the Greywoodie website. In 2024, he completed an extraordinary journey when he acquired Kaywoodie itself, ending more than 175 years of ownership by the
718: Josh from Bad Cat Tobacco
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, we welcome Josh of Bad Cat Tobacco. Hailing from Lexington, Kentucky, Josh spent more than 15 years working as an archaeologist before becoming immersed in the world of pipes and tobacco. Remarkably, Josh only began smoking a pipe in 2025, yet has already assembled a collection of more than 100 pipes and launched Bad Cat Tobacco, a boutique blending ventur
717: Christine Glasheen of Mullinahone House. Jeremy Reeves from Cornell & Diehl.
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, we welcome Christine Glasheen of Mullinahone House. Christine's journey into premium tobacco began about six years ago when she bought herself a cigar for her birthday and discovered she truly enjoyed the experience. Her interest was also shaped by childhood memories of fishing trips with her father, who often smoked cigars. During the pandemic, friends sh
716: Michael Dean from Timber & Smoke Magazine.
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, we welcome Michael Dean, founder and managing editor of Timber & Smoke Magazine. Launched in June 2025, the quarterly publication celebrates pipe culture, craftsmanship, and the slower, more intentional side of life. What began as Michael's passion for sharing the rituals and stories surrounding pipes and tobacco has grown into a beautifully produced print
715: Pipe Maker Alex Kroiss. Bo Parker of Methodical Coffee.
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, we welcome Austrian pipe maker Alexander Kroiss of Kroiss Pipes. Alexander has been crafting handmade briar pipes since 2021, producing carefully made, one-of-a-kind pieces that emphasize clean design, quality materials, and an excellent smoking experience. Drawing from both classic and modern influences, Alex favors high-grade Mediterranean briar and Germ
714: Pipe Maker Nate King and Brian Discuss Chicago Pipe Show.
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, we welcome back pipe maker Nate King for the third installment of our recurring segment, “The State of Nate.” Nate has been making pipes since 2005 and holds an honorary Master of Pipes degree from the Chicagoland Pipe Collectors Club. He is also a member of the prestigious Confrérie des Maîtres Pipiers de Saint-Claude. In this episode, Brian and Nate will
713: Jon David and the New Massive Country Squire Location. Dating and Aging of Tobacco.
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, our featured guest is Jon David Cole, Owner and Tobacconist of The Country Squire in Jackson, Mississippi. After 55 years in its longtime home, The Country Squire is moving into a new standalone location featuring expanded shipping and blending operations, along with a full smoking and cocktail lounge. The grand opening festivities begin in two weeks with
712: Chicago Pipe Show Attendee Interviews. Brian's Haul from the Show.
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, we bring you a special episode from the 30th annual Chicago Pipe Show. Brian takes to the floor for a series of "man on the street" interviews, capturing spontaneous conversations with attendees, collectors, and artisans throughout the event. These impromptu interviews offer a candid look at the energy, camaraderie, and shared passion that define one of th
711: Shane Ireland of SmokingPipes.com. Miskatonic Mixture Tobacco Review.
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, our featured interview is with Shane Ireland of SmokingPipes.com / Laudisi Enterprises, Inc. A familiar guest who has joined us several times before, Shane is the Vice President of Retail for SmokingPipes.com and has been with the company for nearly 15 years, making him a well-known and respected voice in the pipe community. Brian and Shane will discuss pa
710: Lukus Denham from SmokeTales Comics. Tobacco Legislation Update.
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, we welcome Lukus Denham of SmokeTales Comics. Lukus is a pipe collector with a deep appreciation for the hobby. SmokeTales Comics brings together pipes and storytelling, featuring 100% hand-drawn artwork paired with thoughtfully written stories inspired by real experiences from the community. The content is available digitally for free with new issues rele
709: Consignment-Auction Powerhouse Steve Fallon. Bo Parker of Methodical Coffee.
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, our featured interview is with Steve "PipeStud" Fallon, a familiar guest who has joined us several times over the years. Steve runs one of the most popular consignment and auction businesses for estate pipes and vintage tobaccos, which he has operated since 2006. Brian and Steve will discuss past, present, and future trends in the hobby, drawing on Steve’s
708: Chris Dumoulin from the Texas Pipe Show. Ask the Pipemaker with Jeff Gracik.
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, we welcome Chris Dumoulin, one of the organizers of the Texas Pipe Show. Chris began smoking pipes in 2000, inspired by his grandfather and drawn to the ritual of the hobby. On tonight’s show, he’ll talk about his role with the Texas Pipe Show and what’s planned for this year’s event, taking place November 13–14, 2026, at The Oasis Bar and Grill in Midloth
707: Pipe Maker Ron Smith. Virginia Tobaccos.
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, we welcome back pipe maker Ron Smith, the artisan behind Ranz Freehands. Based in East Tennessee, Ron began crafting pipes after retirement, drawing on his background in sculpture and art to create distinctive freehand designs. Since starting around 2015, his work has emphasized individuality, finish, and smoking quality, blending traditional shapes with c
706: Pipe Collector and Author Rick Newcombe. Ask the Pipemaker with Jeff Gracik.
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, we welcome back Rick Newcombe, a well-known collector and a familiar voice to longtime listeners. Rick has authored several books on pipes and pipe collecting, and has been a frequent guest on the show over the years. On this episode, Brian and Rick will discuss trends in the hobby — exploring what has come and gone over time, and how the pipe world contin
705: Pipe Collector Jim York. Ask the Blender with Jeremy Reeves.
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, we welcome Jim York, a longtime pipe smoker and devoted collector. Jim is an active member of the Chicago Pipe Club and a familiar face at pipe shows, bringing decades of experience and a genuine passion for the hobby. On this episode, Brian will talk with Jim about his experiences as a collector, insights from attending shows, and reflections on the endur
704: Pipe Maker Nate King
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, we welcome back pipe maker Nate King for the second installment of our recurring segment, "The State of Nate." Nate has been making pipes since 2005 and holds an honorary Master of Pipes degree from the Chicagoland Pipe Collectors Club. He is also a member of the prestigious Confrérie des Maîtres Pipiers de Saint-Claude. In this episode, Brian and Nate wil
703: Rich Esserman on Past Pipe Trends. Bo Parker of Methodical Coffee.
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, we welcome back Rich Esserman, a familiar voice in the pipe community and a longtime friend of the program. Rich has joined us many times over the years, bringing his deep knowledge, historical perspective, and enthusiasm for the hobby. On this episode, Rich will share his thoughts on past trends in pipe smoking — how tastes, styles, and culture have evolv
702: Micah Cryder of Yeti Pipes. Brian on Estate Pipes.
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, we feature Micah "Yeti" Cryder of Yeti Pipes, an artisan pipe maker based in Billings, Montana. Since beginning his craft in 2011, Micah has developed a distinctive style influenced by the American school of pipe making, with touches of modern industrial design and French Art Deco. His work is known for its bold lines, creative shaping, and meticulous fini
701: Justin Dombrosky - Pipe Club VP and Podcast Host. Jeff Gracik - Pipe Making Seminar.
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, we welcome Justin Dombrosky. Justin is the Vice President of the Indiana Pipe Club and co-host of the podcast Pipes, Pours, and Pals. He purchased his first pipe — a Missouri Meerschaum Hardwood — in 2017 and, like many of us when starting out, promptly scorched his tongue with a cherry Cavendish blend. What began as a simple curiosity quickly grew into de
700: Tobacco Blender Big John. Tobacco Industry News.
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, we welcome Big John. He is a micro-blender and the creator of the Niall of Nine pipe tobacco line. His journey into pipe smoking began when he inherited his great-grandfather’s pipes, an experience that sparked a lasting connection to the hobby. Today, he’s known for crafting distinctive micro-blends that often feature rare and unusual components, includin
699: Pipe Maker Sebastian Heck. Ask the Blender with Jeremy Reeves.
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, we welcome German pipe maker Sebastian Heck. Sebastian represents a new generation of highly skilled German pipe makers to emerge in recent years. Based in Heidelberg, his interest in pipe smoking — and eventually pipe making — grew out of a deliberate desire to slow down and engage more thoughtfully with the world around him.
Like many artisans, Sebastia
698: Jay Furman, Chicago Pipe Show. Briar Fox Tobacco Review.
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, we welcome back Jay Furman, a long-time and well-respected member of the pipe community. Jay is the co-host of the Pipe and Tamper podcast, where he regularly discusses pipes, tobacco, and the people who make the hobby what it is. He also serves as a board member of the Chicago International Pipe Show, one of the premier pipe events in the world.
Brian an
697: Dr. Cayman T. Unterborn. Listener Questions.
Tonight on the Pipes Magazine Radio Show, we're joined by a truly fascinating guest: Dr. Cayman T. Unterborn — a researcher, data analyst, and planetary scientist whose work explores the nature and diversity of planets beyond our solar system. His academic path includes an undergraduate degree in physics and astronomy and a PhD in geology. Unlike many pipe smokers, he didn't begin with aromatics —
696: Pipe Maker Nate King. Pipe News.
Tonight on the Pipes Magazine Radio Show we’re rolling out two brand-new recurring features. Our guest is pipe maker Nate King - a familiar voice who has joined us many times before. This time, we kick off a new series with him called "The State of Nate," where Brian and Nate dive into the pipe world from the maker's perspective. In this first installment, they'll talk about the dynamics between p
695: Pipe Collector Mark Berman. Ask the Pipemaker with Jeff Gracik.
Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, we welcome longtime pipe smoker and collector Mark Berman. Mark began smoking a pipe in the late 1960s while studying engineering at Kansas State University, starting—as many did—with aromatic tobaccos before moving on to Virginias, VaPers, and classic English blends. His first brand-name pipe was a Savinelli, followed by a Dunhill, and by 1999–2000 he att
694: Jon David Cole from The Country Squire
Our featured guest tonight is Jon David Cole. Jon David is the Owner/Tobacconist at The Country Squire in Jackson, MS, and the accompanying online store. Brian and Jon David will talk about their favorite customer interactions, and after 55 years, The Country Squire is moving to a new location that will include a full cocktail lounge. This is a colossal undertaking that is quite interesting to hea
693: Pipe Collector Tom Pfaeffle. Magic Pipes.
Our featured guest tonight is longstanding pipe collector Tom Pfaeffle. Tom is a long-time member of the pipe collecting community and enthusiast whose experience spans decades of engagement with briar pipes, tobacco culture, and pipe show attendance. His great-grandfather smoked a corncob pipe, and he started smoking and collecting pipes in the 1970s. Pipe shows were quite different then with few
692: Pipe Maker Chris Ruetz. Ask the Blender with Jeremy Reeves.
Our featured guest tonight is Austrian pipe maker Chris Ruetz. He is an artisan pipe maker from Tyrol, Austria, who discovered his love for pipes at 16 and later crafted his first one from cherrywood on his living room table, sparking a lifelong dedication to the craft. Since 2021 he has been a full-time maker under the name Ruetz Pipes. His work is known for its organic forms, and creative surfac
691: Rick Newcombe Pipe Making Legend Jess Chonowitsch. Brian's 2025 Pipes.
On tonight’s Pipes Magazine Radio Show Rick Newcombe reminisces about Danish pipe making legend Jess Chonowitsch. Jess passed away on November 28, 2025. The impact he had on artisan pipe making is immeasurable. Rick is likely one of the first American pipe collectors to meet Jess going back to the year 1995. He has also been one of the biggest promoters of Jess’s work over several decades and has
690: Pipe Maker JD Wolf. Holiday Gift Guide.
Our featured guest on tonight’s show is artisan pipe maker JD Wolf. JD just started smoking pipes a little over a year ago, and he started making them at about the same time. His impetus for becoming a pipe maker came from the problem that his preferences in artistic handmade pipes were out the reach of his budget. He strives to make precise smoking instruments that are also a handcrafted piece of
689: Pipe Maker Patrick Kehler. Pipe Cleaner Reviews.
Our featured guest on tonight’s show is artisan pipe maker Patrick Kehler from Marchand, Manitoba Canada. He grew up in a strict religious environment where his behavior was restricted and smoking (and drinking) were frowned upon. One day, when he was older and in the process of providing himself more freedoms, a co-worker showed him a pipe. He was captivated. Hear the whole story on tonight's sho
688: Pipe Maker Ryan McCawley. Bowl Cake Discussion.
Our featured guest on tonight’s show is Texas-based artisan pipe maker Ryan McCawley from Smokin' Barrels Briars. Like many of us, Ryan was attracted to the scent of aromatic tobaccos. Also, like many new pipe smokers, he burned the heck out of his tongue. That was a long time ago. Now he is a regular pipe smoker and he has been making his own pipes for five years now. He started with classic shap
687: Pipe Maker Evan Wiseman. Ask the Blender with Jeremy Reeves.
Our featured guest on tonight’s show is Canadian pipe maker Evan Wiseman. Evan has been making pipes for ten years (minus a two year break) and is quite well-known and respected in the field. His path started with cigars in college, but they became too expensive, so he switched to smoking pipes, and then decided to make them. At the top of the show we will have an Ask the Tobacco Blender segment w
686: Mike Murphy and Brian Discuss the Vegas Pipe Show.
Our featured guest on tonight’s show is the founder of the Pipe & Tamper Podcast, Mike Murphy. Mike started his podcast in 2018 and turned over the show to new co-hosts Bo Parker and Jay Furman in January 2025. Now that Mike hasn't been doing the podcast, he has even more time for pipe smoking, collecting and going to pipe shows. Brian and Mike will have an extended chat revolving around the Las V
685: Pipemaker Garret Woo. How to Smooth Out a Blend.
Our featured interview tonight is with pipe maker Garret Woo. He has an undergraduate degree in Classics from UC Santa Barbara. He was a teacher for a while, and then a private investigator working with his dad that is a former FBI agent. Now he is a durometer technician and pipemaker living in West LA. He started smoking pipes when he was 18 years old. At the top of the show in Pipe Parts, Brian
684: Skeet Stribling from The Story Teller's Pipe. Ask the Pipemaker with Jeff Gracik.
Our featured interview tonight is with Skeet Stribling from The Story Teller's Pipe online pipe and tobacco shop. Skeet first took up pipe smoking in college. In later years, his friend Sean blended tobaccos for him, and he was the original owner of The Story Teller's Pipe. When Sean decided to retire, Skeet, also in retirement took over the online store which he runs with his wife Cindi. He is co
683: Eugene Falco of Uncanny Material. Pipe Bowl Size.
Our featured interview tonight is with Eugene Falco from The Uncanny! Material and the Greywoodie Podcast. Eugene is super creative in the world of pipes, art, and podcasting. His creative output spans beyond pipes, including his tobacco tin art and his role as co-host of the Greywoodie podcast alongside Nathan Davis of Kaywoodie. In addition, he helps organize the Capitaland Pipe Show. His pipe m
682: Jeremy Reeves of Cornell & Diel. Aging and Cellaring Tobacco.
We have a tobacco packed show for you tonight. First, Brian will go deep on aging and cellaring tobaccos. Then instead of the usual shorter recurring segment of "Ask the Blender" with Jeremy Reeves of Cornell & Diehl, we will have Q&A with him for the longer main segment of the show. We asked you to send questions about tobacco and we got enough for an extended segment. We also found some old ones
681: Pipe Maker Jerry Nelson. Review of Cornell & Diel's Happy Hour.
Our featured interview tonight is with pipe maker Jerry Nelson. His brand of pipes is Nelson Pipes by Jerry. Jerry was originally influenced to try pipe smoking by last week's guest, Jay Furman. They met in an online forum where Jay was posting some pipes, but it wasn't a pipe forum. The next step, with Jerry being a carpenter, was to make pipes. He has been making them for five years now. At the
680: Jay Furman from Pipe & Tamper. Ask the Blender with Jeremy Reeves.
Our featured interview tonight is with Jay Furman. Jay is the co-host of the Pipe and Tamper podcast. He is a long-time member of the pipe community. He started smoking pipes in the 1980s, and owns hundreds of pipes and hundreds of pounds of pipe tobacco. His first pipe shopping experience was at Wally Frank, a famous New York chain of shops, also nationally known for their large mail order catalo
679: Jon David Cole from The Country Squire. Brian's New Pipe for the Collection.
Our featured guest tonight is Jon David Cole. JD is the Owner/Tobacconist at The Country Squire in Jackson, MS, and the accompanying online store. The Country Squire store is moving to a new third location to expand their shipping, blending, and smoking lounge. They are moving into a standalone building which will ensure against complaints of smoking. Jon David will talk about this and more. At th
678: Pipe Maker Jeff Gracik Discusses Shanghai Pipe Show. Brian on Pipe Shows.
Our featured interview tonight is with Pipe Artisan Jeff Gracik. Our regular listeners will know Jeff from our ongoing series, "Ask the Pipemaker". Jeff makes J. Alan Pipes and is an expert, artisan pipe maker for over 20-years. Jeff will talk about what it is like to attend the Shanghai pipe show. The inaugural show was last year, and the most recent one was August 8 - 10, 2025. Jeff attended bot
677: Film Maker and Author Nathanael Hummel. Brian Answers a Question on Billiards.
Our featured interview on tonight’s show is with Nathanael Hummel. Nathanael is a renaissance man of the arts. He is an experienced and published digital filmmaker, video editor, videographer, writer, actor, and model. His debut novel, "Treasure Is My Trade - A Nate Colt Adventure" came out this past May. His youth was filled with dreams of swashbuckling adventure, danger to be caught up in, sword
676: Per Jensen with New Tobaccos. Ask the Pipemaker with Jeff Gracik.
Our featured interview tonight is with Per George Jensen. Per is like an executive chef of tobacco. He never runs out of new tasty concoctions. He also always seems to land on his feet. In case you don't know, he spent many years at Mac Baren and later created blends for Sutliff as well. With the buyouts by STG, which have already been discussed at length, Sutliff is gone, and Mac Baren as we knew
675: Pipe Artisan Nate King. Tobacco Review of Cornell & Diehl's Engine #611.
Our featured interview on tonight’s show is with Nate King, the "King of Pipes". Most people know of Nate as an excellent pipe artisan. He also has an honorary Master of Pipes degree from the Chicagoland Pipe Collectors Club, and is a member of the prestigious Confrérie des Maitres Pipiers de Saint-Claude. Prior to becoming a pipe maker in 2005, Nate worked in the Indy race business as a transmiss
674: Jamie Connelly and Matt McCulloch from the Milwaukee Pipe Club. The Art of Collecting.
Our featured interview tonight is with Jamie Connelly and Matt McCulloch from the Milwaukee Pipe Club. We'll get some insight on how the club got started and how they run the club. It will be some good information for anyone that wants to join or start a pipe club. Jamie is the president of the club, and he also does estate pipe restorations and sales. At the top of the show in Pipe Parts, Brian w
673: AI vs. Brian with Dustin Patterson. Brian's Disney Pipe Collection.
Our featured interview tonight is with Dustin Patterson. He got into pipe smoking about ten years ago when he was working in robotics and automation and he learned about Sherlock Holmes' practice of figuring out problems by taking time to think while smoking a pipe. Something that was really puzzling would be deemed a "three pipe problem". Dustin wanted to see if this would really work. Fast forwa
672: Pipe Maker Jamie Marcey. Cornell & Diehl's Virginia Flake Review
Our featured interview tonight is with Jamie Marcey from Marcey Handmade Pipes. Jamie has been a pipe smoker since 2017, and he started making pipes in 2024. He is inspired by both Danish and English styles. He uses Italian and Grecian briar along with German Ebonite. He resides in Virginia. At the top of the show Brian will have a tobacco review of Cornell & Diehl's Virginia Flake.
671: Micro-Blender Anthony James. Brian's List of Must Do Pipe Things.
Our featured interview tonight is with Anthony James. Anthony is a micro-blender of pipe tobaccos. He started smoking pipes in 2020, and because of his chef background he immediately became interested in blending tobaccos. He was led to pipe smoking after his wife's grandfather passed away and they found 10 Kaywoodie pipes while cleaning out the garage. Anthony was already intrigued by pipes from
670: Beau York from Country Squire Radio. Brian's Bitter Pipe.
Our featured interview tonight is with Beau York. Beau is the former co-host of the now ended pipes and tobacco based podcast, Country Squire. We'll talk about his early days of getting into pipe smoking and meeting his former podcast co-host Jon David Cole when he was an employee at the store and not the owner. You'll hear how pipe smoking is different for him now that it is not part of his job t
669: Kirk Keener from Indiana Pipe Club. Review of Haunted Bookshop.
Our featured interview tonight is with Kirk Keener aka “Kaptain_Kirk32”. Kirk is a member of the Indiana Pipe Club. We'll be talking about their upcoming pipe show in Gas City, IN on September 20th. Kirk has worked as a machinist, and played guitar in bands in the past, and he has a YouTube Channel with 985 subscribers and 346 videos devoted to pipe smoking and tobacco reviews. At the top of the s
668: Pipe Maker Paul Greenwood. Brian's Danish or Danish-Inspired Pipes.
Our featured interview tonight is with Paul Greenwood. Paul is the pipemaker behind Grunewald Pipes. He started smoking pipes in his late-20s and then stopped for almost 30 years. He started smoking pipes again in February 2022. Two months later he went to the Chicago pipe show and signed up for the pipe making seminar. He noticed that there weren't any pipes at the show resembling the pipes from
667: Pipe Maker Yosef Zehnder. "How and Why I am a Pipe Smoker".
Our featured interview tonight is with pipe maker Yosef Zehnder. Yosef grew up in a family of artists and artisans. As a child he enjoyed painting, drawing, writing songs/poems, pottery, photography and more. In 2012, he decided to try pipe smoking and quite enjoyed it. In 2019, he started making pipes and has become quite the artisan creating high quality pipes in both standard and freehand shape
666: Pipe Collector Boby Eichorn. Cap's Blend Tobacco Review.
Our featured interview tonight is with Bobby Eichorn. Bobby is the newly appointed leader of the International Charatan Collectors Society. He has been smoking and collecting Charatan pipes for decades and has one of the largest collections in the world. He has won awards for his collection at past Chicago pipe shows. His initial influence for pipe smoking was from is grandfather. He is a retired
665: Pipemaker Jody Davis. Pipe Smoker's Gift Guide.
Our featured interview tonight is with Jody Davis. Jody is a renowned pipe artisan, and the lead guitar player for the Grammy-nominated Christian rock band, The Newsboys. His pipes are extremely high quality with Danish style designs, and they are not easy to come by. Jody will take on two "Ask the Pipemaker" questions from listeners as well as chat a bit with Brian. At the top of the show in our
664: Pipe Maker Dan Butler. Mac Baren Virginia No. 1 Replacement.
Our featured guest tonight is Dan Butler of D. Butler Pipes. Dan is a part time pipe maker producing beautiful artisan pipes. He found his way to pipes after university didn't work out, then working the night shift in a mental hospital put so much stress on him that he need to find relief. First, it was relaxing with a cigar, but when he found his way to pipes, he became much more intrigued. He st
663: Austin Bourdo of Pathfinder Pipes. Two Comoy's from Brian's Collection.
Our featured guest tonight is Austin Bourdo of Pathfinder Pipes. He is an Army Veteran having the highly specialized role of Pathfinder. (Find out what that is on the show. It's super badass cool.) Austin is a father and husband living in his native Wisconsin. He does social work full time and makes pipes part time. It all started when he found his grandfather's pipes, started smoking, and he alre
662: Jon David Cole from Country Squire. Listener Questions Answered.
Our featured guest tonight is Jon David Cole. JD is the Owner/Tobacconist at The Country Squire in Jackson, MS, and the accompanying online store. We’ll have JD and Brian talking about their experiences and Jon David's purchases at the Chicago pipe show. There is also news on the Country Squire's bulk tobacco / custom blends program that was impacted by the closure of Sutliff Tobacco Co. In our op
661: Magician Fernando Keop. Review of C&D Opening Night
Our featured interview on tonight’s show is with Fernando Keops. Fernando is a renowned sleight-of-hand magician, particularly known for his work with cards and gambling effects. He is celebrated for his performances that blend magic, sleight of hand, and a poetic style. He is of course, also a pipe smoker and he attended the Las Vegas International Pipe Show in 2024. Already a full time magician,
660: Kevin Godbee of PipesMagazine.com Discussing the Chicago Pipe Show.
Our featured interview on tonight’s show is with Kevin Godbee. Kevin is the owner and founder of PipesMagazine.com, which launched in 2009 as a resource site for pipe smokers and pipe and tobacco collectors. The site has numerous articles from well-known pipe authorities as well as the largest and most active community discussion forums, and of course this podcast. This is an extended interview wh
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