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| 045: Rivertown Tobacco Works: Non-Aromatics | 07 Mar 2025 | 01:08:54 | |
Joseph and Eric sit down to discuss the new line up of tobaccos from Rivertown Tobacco Works. On this episode the co-hosts give their thoughts on their first tastes of the new line up of non-aromatic tobaccos. If you are interested in the Houston Pipe Club visit us at HoustonPipeClub.com | |||
| 044: Battle of the Briar: Behind the Documentary with Adam (Get Piped) | 19 Feb 2025 | 01:25:37 | |
Joseph and Eric sit down to discuss Battle of the Briar. We are joined by Adam from the "Get Piped Podcast" to talk about his new documentary "Battle of the Briar". If you want to watch the film for yourself, you can purchase it at https://www.patreon.com/GetPiped. If you are interested in the Houston Pipe Club you can visit us at HoustonPipeClub.com. | |||
| 043: What's In A Tin: Dark Fired Kentucky Tobacco | 05 Feb 2025 | 00:47:49 | |
Joseph and Eric talk dark fired Kentucky tobacco and its use in pipe tobacco blends. On this episode the role dark fired tobacco plays in Toscano's Maestro Puccini, Mac Baren's HH Old Dark Fired, and Cornell and Diehl's Exhausted Rooster. Three interesting pipe tobacco blends that each highlight how dark fired can be use in strong, medium, and light applications. If you are interested in joining the Houston Pipe Club visit us at HoustonPipeClub.com | |||
| HPC Audio Newsletter: Mac Baren Tobacco After Market, Mule Town, and February Podcasts | 29 Jan 2025 | 00:10:02 | |
On this week's HPC audio newsletter the new Mac Baren Tobacco after market is discussed. Mule Town Pipe Show takes place March 14-16th. Next Houston Pipe Club meeting takes place February 7th. Upcoming February podcasts include a "What's in a Tin" episode featuring dark fired Kentucky tobaccos, as well as a review of "Battle of the Briar" with an interview with Adam from Get Piped. | |||
| HPC Audio Newsletter: Small Batch Drama, St. Lewis Pipe Show, Health effects of Nicotine | 22 Jan 2025 | 00:14:24 | |
This is the January 22nd edition of the HPC audio newsletter. The small batch availability drama is discuss. Debrief on the Beach City Pipe Club. Date and time of the St. Lewis Pipe Club. Health effects of nicotine and the Pipe Magazine Radio Show. If you are interested in joining the Houston Pipe Club, go to HoustonPipeClub.com | |||
| 042: Tobacconist Profile: Blue Hill Tobacco | 15 Jan 2025 | 00:54:02 | |
On this episode of the Houston Pipe Cast we do a profile on Blue Hill Tobacco of Beach City, Texas. This shop opened in November of 2024 and aspires to be the go to pipe shop of South East Texas. If you are interested in the Houston Pipe Club visit us at HoustonPipeClub.com | |||
| HPC Audio Newsletter: Firebird Flake, Beach City Pipe Club, and more | 08 Jan 2025 | 00:13:00 | |
This is our first episode of the HPC audio newsletter. These newsletters are designed to keep people up to date on tobacco releases, pipe events, and media releases in the pipe and tobacco world, between our full length episodes. | |||
| 041: How to Understand Tobacco Varietals | 01 Jan 2025 | 00:55:57 | |
Joseph and Eric sit down to discuss all of the tobacco varietals that go in to blends and their characteristics. They discuss virginias, burleys, black cavendish, dark fired kentucky, orientals, latakia, perique, and more. This episode is intended to be the kick off to our "What's in a Tin?" series where we explore individual varietals of tobacco and what they do for a blend. If you are interested in the Houston Pipe Club, go to HoustonPipeClub.com | |||
| 040: Last minute gifts for pipe smokers | 19 Dec 2024 | 00:42:15 | |
Joseph and Eric discuss how to Christmas shop for a pipe smoker, particularly if you have waited to long and don't know what to buy. If you are interested in the Houston Pipe Club visit HoustonPipeClub.com | |||
| 039: The Hateful Eight: A Christmas Classic | 05 Dec 2024 | 00:45:00 | |
Joseph and Eric discuss the unlikely holiday classic "The Hateful 8" and its use of pipes and atmosphere to set a holiday atmosphere. If you are interested in joining the Houston Pipe Club, go to HoustonPipeClub.com. Follow us on Instagram a @Houston_Pipe_Cast | |||
| 038: Come and Smoke Em': Texas Pipe Show 2024 | 21 Nov 2024 | 00:51:15 | |
Eric and Joseph talk about their recent adventures at the Texas Pipe Show. The boys also talk about the Scandinavian Tobacco Group's acquisition of the Mac Baren Tobacco company, and what that means for us. If you are interested in joining the Houston Pipe Club please visit us at HoustonPipeClub.com | |||
| 037: November Pipe Events in Texas | 01 Nov 2024 | 00:32:24 | |
This episode on the Houston Pipe Cast Joseph and record together after a long hiatus. In this minisode, Joseph and Eric catch up and talk about a few new blends. If you are interested in the Houston Pipe Club, visit us at HoustonPipeClub.com | |||
| 036: So you want to be a pipe maker? | 04 Oct 2024 | 00:59:27 | |
Now back from our Summer hiatus, The Houston Pipe Cast returns! Eric sits down with guest co-host Rich Bilyk from the Houston Pipe Club to discuss his recent tutelage in pipe making at Lone Star Briar Works. If you are interested in the Houston Pipe Club, visit us at HoustonPipeClub.com. | |||
| 035: Sutliff's States of Virginia | 04 Jul 2024 | 00:46:28 | |
In this episode Joseph and Eric taste test the the Stoved, Yellow, and Red Virginia flakes in Sutliff's States of Virginia 2023. Later on Joseph spills the tea on what is going on at Mac Baren. If you are interested in the Houston Pipe Club, please visit us as HoustonPipeClub.com. | |||
| 034: Are you tamping wrong? | 06 Jun 2024 | 00:53:42 | |
Eric has beef with Joseph. Joseph and Eric talk about how Eric has been tamping wrong for 15 years and how with one slight change went from lots of left over dottle to smoking a bowl down to clean ash. If only Joseph had said something perhaps this travesty could have ended years ago. If you are interested in the Houston Pipe Club go to HoustonPipeClub.com. | |||
| 033: Burley Double Header | 05 Apr 2024 | 00:55:15 | |
Joseph and Eric compare 2 very popular burley blends (Cobblestone Hiking and HH Burley Flake). If you are interested in more information on the Houston Pipe Club visit us a HoustonPipeClub.com | |||
| 032: How to Prevent and Recognize Mold | 18 Mar 2024 | 01:03:33 | |
It's green and not so lucky. This St. Patrick's Day, Joseph and Eric sit down to talk about mold and pipe tobacco. How do you recognize it? How do you prevent it? The boys dive deep to discuss a tobacco collector's worst nightmare. If you are interested in the Houston Pipe Club please visit us at HoustonPipeClub.com | |||
| 031: When to Open a Tin | 29 Feb 2024 | 01:08:09 | |
Joseph and Eric talk about when to dive into your cellar and crack open that tin. The boys talk do a taste comparison of 4 different ages of Escudo Navy De Luxe. What is springy top and why should watch out for it? Listen and find out! If you are interested in the Houston Pipe Club please visit us at HoustonPipeClub.com | |||
| 030: International Pipe Smoking Day | 20 Feb 2024 | 00:46:47 | |
Joseph and Eric talk all things International Pipe Smoking Day. History & discounted wares, oh my! If you are interested in the Houston Pipe Club please visit us at HoustonPipeClub.com | |||
| 029: Spring Cleaning: How to Thin Your Pipe Collection | 05 Jan 2024 | 00:57:32 | |
Joseph and Eric discuss how to thin our Eric's pipe collection. If you are interested in the Houston Pipe Club please visit us at HoustonPipeClub.com | |||
| 028: Holiday Blends: Past, Present, and Future | 01 Dec 2023 | 00:57:38 | |
Joseph and Eric discuss their favorite holiday tobacco blends from the past, talk about what they are smoking now, and what they look forward to in the future? If you are interested in the Houston Pipe Club please visit us at HoustonPipeClub.com | |||
| 027: Portrait of a Pipe Smoker | 10 Nov 2023 | 00:50:10 | |
Joseph and Eric discuss what the "average" pipe smoker looks like. How are we similar how are we different? If you are interested in the Houston Pipe Club please visit us at HoustonPipeClub.com | |||
| 026: That's Fall Smokes | 05 Oct 2023 | 00:41:16 | |
Joseph and Eric discuss their recommendations for Fall smokes now that the weather is cooling down . In this episode the co-hosts also review Sutliff's "Paradoxical" the sixth and final release in the "Birds of a Feather" series. If you are interested in the Houston Pipe Club please visit us at HoustonPipeClub.com | |||
| 025: How to Win the Online Tobacco Game | 01 Sep 2023 | 00:50:58 | |
Joseph and Eric talk about how to score your favorite tobaccos online. The hosts discuss their strategies for acquiring limited releases as well as infrequently released "unobtanium" tobaccos. In this episode the co-hosts also review Sutliff's "Anomalous" the fifth in the "Birds of a Feather" series. If you are interested in the Houston Pipe Club please visit us at HoustonPipeClub.com | |||
| 024: How do you Cellar Tobacco? | 03 Aug 2023 | 01:16:12 | |
Joseph and Eric talk about storing tobacco for the long haul. The hosts discuss why you should cellar tobacco, what you should cellar, and how to go about cellaring. In this episode the co-hosts also review Sutliff's "Eccentric" the fourth in the "Birds of a Feather" series. If you are interested in the Houston Pipe Club please visit us at HoustonPipeClub.com | |||
| 023: Summer Smokes and Drinks | 20 Jul 2023 | 00:57:25 | |
In the midst of a record setting heat wave in Texas, Joseph and Eric make their recommendations for summertime tobaccos and drinks to go with them. In this episode the co-hosts also review Sutliff's "Aberrant" the third in the "Birds of a Feather" series. If you are interested in the Houston Pipe Club please visit us at HoustonPipeClub.com | |||
| 022: How Unhealthy is Pipe Smoking? | 06 Jul 2023 | 00:59:21 | |
Joseph and Eric discuss the elephant in the room. How unhealthy is pipe smoking? Long story short... it depends. The boys also review Sutliff's "Whimsical" the second in the "Birds of a Feather" series. The opinions of this episode do not constitute medical advice. Consult with you doctor or primary care practitioner regarding smoking and your health. If you are interested in the Houston Pipe Club please visit us at HoustonPipeClub.com | |||
| 021: A Year in Review | 22 Jun 2023 | 00:51:36 | |
Joseph and Eric reflect on the past year of the Houston Pipe Club. The hosts begin the first of their 6 part series reviewing Sutliff's "Birds of a Feather" series. This Episode's tobacco review is "Uno"; a unique and complex blend. If you are interested in the Houston Pipe Club please visit us at HoustonPipeClub.com | |||
| 020: Laying Pipe Foundations | 19 May 2023 | 01:05:11 | |
Eric and Joseph discuss laying the foundation for a new pipe smoker. The hosts discuss buying a first pipe on a budget as well as well as tobacco tin recommendations for the new pipe smoker. If you are interested in joining the Houston Pipe Club visit houstonpipeclub.com. | |||
| 019: Talking Turkish | 04 May 2023 | 00:50:18 | |
Joseph and Eric take time to discuss the contributions different oriental tobaccos varietals bring to blends. Since the episode is about oriental tobaccos the hosts also take time to review the new G.L Pease blend "Géométrie" from Zeitgeist collection. If you are interested in the Houston Pipe Club visit us at Houstonpipeclub.com. If you would like to get in touch from the show, email us at HoustonPipeCast@gmail.com. | |||
| 018: Pipe Duds and Disappointments | 06 Apr 2023 | 01:03:18 | |
April Fools! Eric sits down with Joseph to talk about the things in the pipe sphere that upon first examination, are enticing, but upon close inspection, disappointing. Join them for their discussion of so called "pipe duds". Joseph and Eric also review Watch City Cigars "Rouxgaroux". If you are interested in the Houston Pipe Club. Go to Houtsonpipeclub.com . If you would like to contact the show email us a HoustonPipeCast@gmail.com | |||
| 017: Irish Pipes and Tobacco: A look at Peterson | 17 Mar 2023 | 01:19:07 | |
On this St. Patrick's Day Joseph and Eric take time to look at the Irish pipe and tobacco brand, Peterson. The history of Peterson pipes and tobaccos are discussed as well as current offerings. In this episode Joseph and Eric also review the Peterson pipe tobacco "3 P's". If you are interested in the Houston Pipe Club visit Houstonpipeclub.com. If you want to get in touch with the show you can email houstonpipecast@gmail.com | |||
| 016: Pipe Makers of Texas | 02 Mar 2023 | 01:12:21 | |
Happy Texas Independence Day everyone! Eric sits down with Joseph to talk about Texas pipe makers. We even have an interview with Trey Rice back from the 2022 Texas Pipe Show. If you are interested in the Houston Pipe Club. Go to Houtsonpipeclub.com . If you would like to contact the show email us a HoustonPipeCast@gmail.com | |||
| 015: The Easy Way To Start Pipe-making | 16 Feb 2023 | 01:07:10 | |
Eric sits down with guest Co-host Mark from Lone Star Briar Works to discuss everything you need to know to get started making your first pipe. If you have made a pipe from a pipe kit and want to step up your game and set up a small shop, this is discussed as well. If you are interested in the Houston Pipe Club. Go to Houtsonpipeclub.com . | |||
| 014: Defeating Your Enemy: The Slow Smoke | 02 Feb 2023 | 01:01:04 | |
Joseph and Eric talk about the upcoming slow smoke competition at the Houston Pipe Club. The history of slow smokes are discussed as well as their rules. Joseph and Eric talk strategy for the upcoming competition. If you are interested in the Houston Pipe Club. Go to Houtsonpipeclub.com . | |||
| 013: Do You Have to Clean a Pipe? | 19 Jan 2023 | 01:00:35 | |
Joseph and Eric talk about how they keep their pipes clean and looking good. Spoiler alert! More does not equal better and an ounce of prevention is equal to a pound of cure. If you are interested in the Houston Pipe Club. Go to Houtsonpipeclub.com Thanks to Orion Williams for their work "Circus Minute" that was used in the episode. | |||
| 012: How to Enjoy Pipe Smoking More | 05 Jan 2023 | 01:03:14 | |
Why we resolve to change is more important than how or what we want to change. Joseph and Eric put set aside some time to think about how they want to enjoy the pipe smoking hobby more this coming year. The hosts discuss why they want change their pipe hobby practices. Pipe smoking resolutions from the community are also discussed. If you are interested in the Houston Pipe Club. Go to Houtsonpipeclub.com | |||
| 011: Holiday Tobaccos of 2022 | 15 Dec 2022 | 01:08:08 | |
Joseph and Eric put on their tasting hats and review several of the limited release tobacco offerings for the 2022 Holiday Season. Our 12 Tastes of Christmas Giveaway winner is also revealed in today's episode. Blends reviewed are Sutliff's Cringle Flake 2022, Cloud Bear Custom Blends' "Angry Elf" and "Who's Pudding", as well as Stag Tobacconists of Albuquerque's "Bosque Reserve #9". If you are interested in the Houston Pipe Club, go to HoustonPipeClub.com | |||
| 12 Tastes of Christmas: Twelfth Taste: McClelland Red and Black... The Black Flake | 14 Dec 2022 | 00:10:09 | |
In this the last of twelve mini-episodes, Joseph and Eric continue training their pallet so they can more effectively review Holiday Blends for the mid month episode. For day twelve, Joseph and Eric try the McClelland Red and Black blend using only the Black Flake. If you would like to join the Houston Pipe Club, go to houstonpipeclub.com to join our mailing list | |||
| 12 Tastes of Christmas: Eleventh Taste: McClelland Red and Black... The Red Flake | 13 Dec 2022 | 00:06:19 | |
In this the eleventh of twelve mini-episodes, Joseph and Eric continue training their pallet so they can more effectively review Holiday Blends for the mid month episode. For day eleven, Joseph and Eric try the McClelland Red and Black blend using only the Red Flake. If you would like to join the Houston Pipe Club, go to houstonpipeclub.com to join our mailing list | |||
| 12 Tastes of Christmas: Tenth Taste: Latakia | 12 Dec 2022 | 00:06:45 | |
In this the tenth of twelve mini-episodes, Joseph and Eric continue training their pallet so they can more effectively review Holiday Blends for the mid month episode. For day ten, Joseph and Eric try the blending tobacco Latakia. If you would like to join the Houston Pipe Club, go to houstonpipeclub.com to join our mailing list | |||
| 12 Tastes of Christmas: Ninth Taste: Perique | 11 Dec 2022 | 00:06:24 | |
In this the ninth of twelve mini-episodes, Joseph and Eric continue training their pallet so they can more effectively review Holiday Blends for the mid month episode. For day nine, Joseph and Eric try the blending tobacco Perique. If you would like to join the Houston Pipe Club, go to houstonpipeclub.com to join our mailing list | |||
| 12 Tastes of Christmas: Eighth Taste: Dark Fired Kentucky | 10 Dec 2022 | 00:06:23 | |
In this the eighth of twelve mini-episodes, Joseph and Eric continue training their pallet so they can more effectively review Holiday Blends for the mid month episode. For day eight, Joseph and Eric try the tobacco Dark Fired Kentucky. If you would like to join the Houston Pipe Club, go to houstonpipeclub.com to join our mailing list | |||
| 12 Tastes of Christmas: Seventh Taste: Turkish Izmir | 09 Dec 2022 | 00:06:20 | |
In this the seventh of twelve mini-episodes, Joseph and Eric continue training their pallet so they can more effectively review Holiday Blends for the mid month episode. For day seven, Joseph and Eric try the tobacco Turkish Izmir. If you would like to join the Houston Pipe Club, go to houstonpipeclub.com to join our mailing list | |||
| 12 Tastes of Christmas: Sixth Taste: Cube Cut Burley... Mostly | 08 Dec 2022 | 00:05:51 | |
In this the sixth of twelve mini-episodes, Joseph and Eric continue training their pallet so they can more effectively review Holiday Blends for the mid month episode. For day six, Joseph and Eric try cube cut burley. If you would like to join the Houston Pipe Club, go to houstonpipeclub.com to join our mailing list. | |||
| 12 Tastes of Christmas: Fifth Taste: McClelland Stoved Virginia | 07 Dec 2022 | 00:04:23 | |
In this the fifth of twelve mini-episodes, Joseph and Eric continue training their pallet so they can more effectively review Holiday Blends for the mid month episode. For day five, Joseph and Eric try the blending component McClelland 5105 Stoved Virginia. If you would like to join the Houston Pipe Club, go to houstonpipeclub.com to join our mailing list. | |||
| 12 Tastes of Christmas: Fourth Taste: Sutliff Red Virginia Ribbon | 06 Dec 2022 | 00:05:36 | |
In this the fourth of twelve mini-episodes, Joseph and Eric continue training their pallet so they can more effectively review Holiday Blends for the mid month episode. For day four, Joseph and Eric try the blending component Sutliff TS1R Red Virginia Ribbon. If you would like to join the Houston Pipe Club, go to houstonpipeclub.com to join our mailing list. | |||
| 12 Tastes of Christmas: Third Taste: Sutliff Red Cake Virginia | 05 Dec 2022 | 00:08:20 | |
In this the third of twelve mini-episode, Joseph and Eric continue training their pallet so they can more effectively review Holiday Blends for the mid month episode. For day three, Joseph and Eric try blending component Sutliff 515 RC-1. If you would like to join the Houston Pipe Club, go to houstonpipeclub.com to join our mailing list. | |||
| 12 Tastes of Christmas: Second Taste: Bright Leaf Virginia | 04 Dec 2022 | 00:04:18 | |
In this the second of twelve mini-episode, Joseph and Eric continue training their pallet so they can more effectively review Holiday Blends for the mid month episode. For day two, Joseph and Eric try blending component Bright Leaf Virginia. If you would like to join the Houston Pipe Club, go to houstonpipeclub.com to join our mailing list. | |||
| 12 Tastes of Christmas: First Taste: Unflavored Black Cavendish | 03 Dec 2022 | 00:08:11 | |
In this the first of twelve mini-episode, Joseph and Eric begin training their pallet so they can more effectively review Holiday Blends for the mid month episode. For day one, Joseph and Eric try blending component unflavored black cavendish. If you would like to join the Houston Pipe Club, go to houstonpipeclub.com to join our mailing list. | |||