Beyond the Pipe

In this engaging conversation, hosts Sean and Chris welcome Zeke Stout, Discovery channel TV host, Gunsmith school Instructor and author, to discuss a variety of topics ranging from unique flavor combinations in snacks to the creative process behind Zeke's new book. The discussion delves into the use of AI in writing, character development, and the importance of humor in coping with life&apos...

In this episode we have our good buddy Tyler aka @thebriarginger on to hang out and chat.

In this episode we have the founder of Drag Up coffee, a Texas based coffee company that prides itself on having some of the freshest coffee with some great flavors. Jordan Sadler was a blast to talk to and just a real genuine person who is rocking it as a business owner.

After a short summer hiatus Beyond the pipe is back for a new season. Life is busy but it's time to get back in the saddle and bring more content for all 200 millions of you that watch and listen. Thank you all! Chris and Sean

Chat about cigars and briar cigars

Learn something! This is a quick mind dump about how important it is to learn new skills. 

In this episode we discuss the importance of preserving pipe culture and history through getting to know the people around and people of not that have done things for the pipe world as a whole.  The guest speaking is Mike Morales of Pipe Society on YT and Pipe.society on instagram

In this episode we discuss pipe smoking memories and how the smell of pipe tobacco can trigger them.

In this episode we have our good friend Mitch Eckler on who is the_bad_gunsmith on instagram and HangfireTv onYouTube. we discuss the pipe making process and getting in to a flow during work that is great for productivity and creativity.

Quick discussion on pipe sub brands and why they exist.

In this is episode we discuss Pipe sightings in television and movies over the years and projects that we have be apart of.

In todays episode we discuss pipe making efficiency and speed and try to discern if its even important in certain situations

in this episode we discuss some of the finer point of aging tobacco and types of long term storage that we have found to be best over the years.

Fun chat with Texan Pipe Maker Ryan about his experience as a new pipe carver coming up in the last few years and his success with the Carnivore Diet.

in this episode we are just hanging out smoking pipes and talking about the interesting theories behind the phenomenon of the Mandela Effect.

In today's discussion, we talk about pipe restorations.

In Today's episode we have a great tobacco blender from Watch City CIgar named Ernie Quintiliani. Ernie has over 20 years of experience in the space and we discuss where the tobacco world is going in the future. Stay Smokey!

Today's episode is with Legendary pipe maker, Brad Pohlmann. Brad has been making pipes since the 70s and has made quite a name for himself around the world, recently winning best pipe in the show at the Vegas pipe show. 

In this Episode we chat with a great upcoming pipe maker named Stefan Cashwell out of Georgia. Stefan has a very Danish style to his pipe making and is making strides toward becoming a very prolific pipe maker in his own right. Enjoy!

Today's episode also happens to be in conjunction with our first YouTube episode! Marc Frankle from Long Island Watch joins us to discuss collecting of all sorts and the awesome similarities between watch collectors and pipe collectors as well as the struggle of building an online business from scratch.

In this episode Chris and Sean describe the differences in types of pipe finishes and why they are used, as well as how the finish of the pipe affects price and desireability. 

 This is a short episode where we talk about some common scams going around and what to look out for to avoid them.

In this episode, we continue our discussion of Pipe making advice and go over some more advanced pieces of equipment and techniques that can be used. There is a lot to cover and a lifetime of learning when it comes to Pipe making but this is a good place to start.

In this episode, Chris and Sean discuss the basics of where to start to try and become a pipe maker and what basic tools might be needed. In a future episode, we will discuss more intermediate techniques.