Houston Pipe Cast

Send us Fan Mail 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.

Send us Fan Mail 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.

Send us Fan Mail 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

Send us Fan Mail 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

Send us Fan Mail 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

Send us Fan Mail 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

Send us Fan Mail 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

Send us Fan Mail 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

Send us Fan Mail 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

Send us Fan Mail 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

Send us Fan Mail 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 C...

Send us Fan Mail 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 HoustonPipeCl...

Send us Fan Mail 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

Send us Fan Mail 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 healt...

Send us Fan Mail 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

Send us Fan Mail 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.

Send us Fan Mail 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 fr...

Send us Fan Mail 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.co...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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

Send us Fan Mail 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 .

Send us Fan Mail 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 .

Send us Fan Mail 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.

Send us Fan Mail 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....

Send us Fan Mail 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 Toba...