Beyond the Burl – Details, episodes & analysis

Podcast details

Technical and general information from the podcast's RSS feed.

Beyond the Burl

Leisure

Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 74

Beyond the Burl is a weekly exploration of pipe culture, craftsmanship, and conversation, hosted by Seb and Josh. From the rituals of tamping and toasting to the strange, smoky corners of history, we delve into the world of briar, blends, and banter. Whether you’re a seasoned smoker or just pipe-curious, pull up a chair, light your bowl, and join us as we go beyond the burl.

Read moreCollapse

Site

RSS

Apple

Data updated on 13/09/2026

Recent rankings

Latest chart positions across Apple Podcasts and Spotify rankings.

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

No recent rankings available

Shared links between episodes and podcasts

Links found in episode descriptions and other podcasts that share them.

See all

https://beyondtheburl.myshopify.com/
1 share

RSS feed quality and score

Technical evaluation of the podcast's RSS feed quality and structure.

See all

RSS feed quality

To improve

Score global : 28%

Publication history

Monthly episode publishing history over the past years.

Year

Latest published episodes

Recent episodes with titles, durations, and descriptions.

See all

Episode 74: The future of Beyond the Burl

Friday, September 11, 2026 • Duration 01:19:52

In this episode of Beyond the Burl, we take a look back at our journey through pipe smoking so far, the experiences, discoveries, surprises, and questions that have shaped where we are today. We also put our knowledge to the test with another round of pipe tobacco trivia, before letting ChatGPT take the wheel for another story where romance goes spectacularly off course.

Then we turn our attention toward the future of Beyond the Burl and talk about where we want to take the show, what we want to explore, and what we hope to bring to the pipe community going forward.

And, of course, no episode would be complete without lighting up a bowl. This time we're smoking and reviewing Acadian Gold by Russ Ouellette.

Grab your favourite pipe, settle in, and join us for this week's episode of Beyond the Burl.

Read moreCollapse

Episode 73: Unknown varietals and things taboo

Friday, September 4, 2026 • Duration 01:04:55

This week on Beyond the Burl, we’re putting our tobacco knowledge to the test with a little game of Tobacco Taboo, followed by another trivia question, which may or may not throw you for a loop.

Then things take a turn as ChatGPT tells the tale of Jester and Monk, two castle employees who decide that perhaps life behind the walls isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, and embark on a rather unexpected career change.

For our Deep Dive, we’re exploring the world of tobacco varietals. There are far more varieties of tobacco out there than most pipe smokers ever realize, and the more you look, the more you realize just how much we don’t know. We’ll dig into some of the obscure, forgotten, and fascinating varietals that make the world of tobacco so much bigger than the usual Virginia, Burley, and Latakia conversation.

And finally, we pack our pipes, light up, and sit down with Horizons by G. L. Pease for a smoke and review.

Read moreCollapse

Episode 72: This pipe ain't big enough fer the two of us!

Friday, August 28, 2026 • Duration 01:17:09

This week on Beyond the Burl, we’re opening the tin on a few curious corners of pipe smoking history!

We take a look at tobacco tins, where they came from, how they evolved, and why those little metal containers became such an iconic part of the pipe-smoking world. Then it’s time for another round of pipe tobacco trivia, with a question that Seb knows the answer to.

We saddle up for a rootin’-tootin’ ChatGPT story featuring cowboys, pipes, and a surprise ending that even we didn’t see coming. Speaking of cowboys, we dig into the history behind the classic image of the cowboy with a pipe; was it actually a thing, or just another piece of Western mythology?

And finally, we light up a blend so funky that somewhere along the way, the words “maybe we should smoke something else” enter the conversation.

Grab your pipe, saddle up, and join us for another episode of Beyond the Burl!

Read moreCollapse

Episode 71: Trials and Trivialations

Friday, August 21, 2026 • Duration 58:40

This week on Beyond the Burl, we have a fun time while Josh gets absolutely destroyed by trivia, before throwing Seb for a loop by having a trivia question prepared for the audience. We also have another ChatGPT story, this time with a little bit of magical nonsense thrown into the mix, before getting into our deep-dive discussion: a series of questions that are seemingly impossible to answer. And, as always, we finish things off by packing a bowl, lighting up, and giving our thoughts on "Strathspey" by Cornell & Diehl. Come hang out, test your trivia knowledge, ponder some questions that may never have answers, and smoke along with us!

Read moreCollapse

Episode 70: Factory pipes!

Friday, August 14, 2026 • Duration 01:01:05

Seb is back after sitting out an episode, and we kick things off by talking about some of our preferred pipe factories and what makes them stand out. We then dive into another ChatGPT-generated story that turns out to be a little longer than expected. For the Deep Dive, we take a cursory look at the history of Tsuge Pipe Company and its place in the pipe-making world. Finally, we light up a bowl of Repose from Cornell & Diehl and wrap things up with a review.

Read moreCollapse

Episode 69: Pipe and Tamper 3.5?

Friday, August 7, 2026 • Duration 01:05:06

In this episode of Beyond the Burl, Seb is away, and Josh has to scramble to try to fill the void, calling once again upon the unfiltered talent of Jay and Bo of Pipe and Tamper.

Episode 68: Our Spending Behaviour

Friday, July 31, 2026 • Duration 01:24:12

In this episode of Beyond the Burl, we dive into what actually makes a tobacco blend interesting, whether it’s the blend itself, the way it smokes, or something a little harder to define. We’ve also got another fun bit of pipe tobacco trivia, a great listener-submitted story, and a conversation about our spending habits as pipe smokers and how they’ve changed over the years. Then, as always, we wrap things up in our favourite way, by lighting up and putting a blend in the pipe. This time, we’re smoking and reviewing Ostara by Ravenwood to see how it stacks up.

Read moreCollapse

Episode 67: Pipe making and Tobacco Blending

Friday, July 24, 2026 • Duration 01:19:27

In this episode of Beyond the Burl, we share what our better halves really think about our pipe-smoking hobby, from first impressions to how their opinions have evolved over the years.

We also dive into a fantastic listener-submitted story that reminds us that not everything is always as it seems. We then discuss our journeys into pipe making and tobacco blending. We discuss what sparked those passions, the lessons we've learned, and where we hope they'll take us next.

To wrap things up, we pack our pipes and revisit Smokingpipes 25th Anniversary Dawn to see if our impressions have changed since the first time we smoked it.

Read moreCollapse

Episode 66: Controversial Takes

Friday, July 17, 2026 • Duration 01:10:40

In this episode of Beyond the Burl, we're back with a laid-back mix of laughs, conversation, and tobacco. We kick things off with a fun window shopping exercise, imagining what we'd add to our collections if we shopped smokingpipes with a set budget. Then it's time for another round of pipe trivia before diving into a listener-submitted story from the community.

For our Deep Dive, we put each other in the hot seat with a series of interview-style questions, leading to honest answers and unexpected opinions. To wrap things up, we pack our pipes with Sutliff Red Virginia Crumble Cake, smoke it together, and share our thoughts on this classic Virginia blend, covering everything from the tin note to the final puff.

Read moreCollapse

Episode 65: Joshwith & Sebgarth

Friday, July 10, 2026 • Duration 50:28

This week on Beyond the Burl, we kick things off with a few rounds of Mind Meld, seeing if we can think alike (with varying degrees of success). Then it's time for another ChatGPT adventure, as we hear the legendary tale of Ramblin John. We also take a deep dive into the rich history of Gawith & Hoggarth, exploring one of the oldest and most influential names in pipe tobacco. Finally, we light up Captain Earle's Ten Russians and share our thoughts in a full blend review to close out the episode.

Read moreCollapse

Beyond the Burl – Details, episodes & analysis

Podcast details

Recent rankings

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

Shared links between episodes and podcasts

RSS feed quality and score

Publication history

Latest published episodes

Related Shows Based on Content Similarities

Related Shows Based on Content Similarities

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

Beyond the Burl – Details, episodes & analysis

Podcast details

Recent rankings

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

Shared links between episodes and podcasts

Other1

RSS feed quality and score

Publication history

Latest published episodes

Similar podcasts and content

Related Shows Based on Content Similarities

Related Shows Based on Content Similarities

Other1

Apple Podcasts

Spotify