Houston Pipe Cast: Recent Episodes
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Joseph and Eric discuss the upcoming Las Vegas International Pipe show as well as the Texas Pipe Show. What considerations should be made for a 1 day vs. a multi day trip. What tobaccos? What Pipes? How should I pay for pipes? Can I sell stuff? All this and more on this episode of the Houston Pipe Cast. If you are interested in the Houston Pipe Club visit us a HoustonPipeClub.com
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Joseph and Eric open up a tin of G.L. Pease's Union Square and give their first impressions. If you are interested in the Houston Pipe Club, visit us at Houstonpipeclub.com
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Joseph and Eric are served up a mystery tobacco by Mark. Will they guess this tasty mystery tobacco or will they trip over this tricky test? If you are interested in joining the Houston Pipe Club, visit us at HoustonPipeClub.com
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Joseph and Eric are back for some first impressions of some tobacco blends. This episode highlights Deer Tongue, a grass species with a polarizing flavor profile. In this episode the co-hosts try out Cornell and Diehl's Gentleman Caller, Engine #382, and Crooner. If you are interested in joining the Houston Pipe Club, visit us at HoustonPipeClub.com
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On this, the 50th episode of The Houston Pipe Cast, Joseph and Eric record live from Stogies World Class Cigars during our monthly pipe club meeting. Several of our pipe club members get on mic to tell us about their experiences with the club so far. A special thanks to Tim, Alan, Rich, Corey, Gary, and Mark for their contributions to this episode! If you are interested the Houston Pipe Club, please join us at HoustonPipeClub.com
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On this episode Joseph and Eric discuss the choices we make as pipe smokers when it is time for us to smoke a pipe. Are we driven by the pipe or are we driven by the tobacco? On this episode we did have the sound issues so please bear with us. If you are interested in the Houston Pipe Club visit us at HoustonPipeClub.com
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On this episode of the Houston Pipe Cast Mark fills in for Joseph and Talks about the History of Lone Star Briar Works. If you are interested in joining the Houston Pipe Club please visit us at HoustonPipeClub.com
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Joseph and Eric sit down to do a tasting of Cornell and Diehl's Folklore. The hosts review all 3 releases of this 1 pound small batch. If you are interested in the Houston Pipe Club visit us at HoustonPipeClub.com
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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 aromatic tobaccos. If you are interested in the Houston Pipe Club visit us at HoustonPipeClub.com
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. If you are interested in the Houston Pipe Club please visit us at HoustonPipeClub.com
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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 .
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 .
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The holiday season is upon us and with that comes travel. Joseph and Eric sit down to talk about how to travel with pipes and tobacco be it by plane or by car. If you are interested in joining the Houston Pipe Club go to Houstonpipeclub.com to join. We meet the first Friday of the month at Stogies World Class Cigars on Westheimer at 6:00 PM. This month's meeting is held on December 2nd
Joseph and Eric sit down to talk about the Danish pipe movement. Eric interviews prolific Pibe-Dan collector Mads Maaloe to talk about the Danish Pipe movement and how the industry helped elevate Danish makers. If you would like to join the Houston Pipe Club, go to Houstonpipeclub.com to join the mailing list. If you would like to contact the show, email us at HoustonPipeCast@gmail.com
Joseph and Eric recap Eric's experience at the Las Vegas International Pipe show. Joseph and Eric share their first pipe show experiences. Eric interviews first time pipe show attendees at the Las Vegas International Pipe show. If you would like to join the Houston Pipe Club please go to houstonpipeclub.com to join our mailing list. Questions for the show can be emailed to HoustonPipeCast@gmail.com
Joseph is out, but Eric gets the chance to sit down with his good friend Andy to talk about the purpose of pipe shows
Joseph and Eric discuss the pipe that have received more than their share of love over the years. Pipes that you take anywhere and it shows! If you would like to join the Houston Pipe Club please go to Houstonpipeclub.com or visit us in person Friday October 7th at Stogies World Class Cigars on Westheimer in Houston at 6PM. Thanks to Orion Williams for their work "Circus Minute" that was used in the episode.
Joseph and Eric discuss the subject of the Delayed Gratification Technique (DGT). How long is to long to set down a pipe and return to it? Do the flavors get better or worse? Listen and find out. The Houston Pipe club will be holding its next virtual meeting this Friday, September 16th on zoom at 8:00 PM. Subscribe to the Houston Pipe Club mailing list by going to HoustonPipeClub.com.
Joseph and Eric discuss the difficulty in finding a place where you can smoke while you eat as well as the nuances of smoking while dining. Next meeting of the Houston Pipe Club will meet at Stogies on Westheimer in Houston on September 2nd at 6:00 PM. The theme of this month is the cutty or any pipe with a prominent forward cant. Join the Houston Pipe Club by visiting our website at Houstonpipeclub.com
Joseph and Eric discuss the details pipe smokers get a little fussy about. Next meeting of the Houston Pipe Club will meet online on August 19th at 8:00 PM on zoom. Zoom link will be sent out through the club email. Join the club by visiting our website at Houstonpipeclub.com
Joseph and Eric sit down to discuss the excitement, glory, and sometimes shame that is associated with online ordering. Houston Pipe Club will meet at Stogies on Westheimer in Houston Texas this Friday August 5th at 6 PM. Bring your pipe and visit with friends. Our theme is paneled pipes so bring one if you have one.
Joseph and Eric sit down for their first podcast to discuss the Houston Pipe Club and why they are contributing yet another pipe podcast to the pipe smoking community.