Pipe and Tamper

Series: Pipe Shows - In this episode of Pipe and Tamper Mike and Jay talk to Brian Levine (host to the Pipes Magazine Radio Show and curator for the Las Vegas International Pipe Show) about the upcoming 2024 Las Vegas International Pipe Show.

Series: Cigars - In this episode of Pipe and Tamper Mike and Jay take a shallow dive into the world of premium cigars. Along for that ride is Alan Britt from Smoking Pipes. This is an all new series for the podcast that we hope you'll get some educational enjoyment from. 

Series: Taster's Choice - In this episode of Pipe and Tamper Mike and Jay take a look at the all new blend Horizons by G.L. Pease. This is the third blend in the Zeitgeist series of tobaccos.

Series: Pipe Shows - In EP141 of Pipe and Tamper Mike and Jay recap the 2024 Capitaland Pipe Show (froms Jay's perspective of course).

Series: Pipe Shows - In EP140 of Pipe and Tamper Mike and Jay recap the 2024 Chicago Pipe Show (froms Jay's perspective of course).

Series: Informational - In this edition of Pipe and Tamper Mike and Jay hang out with Pete Prevost. During this episode we talk about the Muletown pipe show, prepping for the upcoming Chicago pipe show (from a retailer point of view) and getting ready for this years Battle of the Briar since Pete is one of this years contest participants. 

Series: Taster's Choice - In this episode of Pipe and Tamper Mike and Jay celebrate IPSD 2024 by looking at and smoking (on air) Toscano Maestro Concerto, Maestro Allegro and Maestro Sinfoina all blended by Jeremy Reeves of Cornell and Diehl.

Series: Pipe Stories - Jay and Mike are honored to have Doctor of Pipes, Fred Hanna, on this episode of Pipe and Tampers Pipe Stories. We get to know Fred a little at the top of the program and then Fred dives into three stories that you won't soon forget. Merry Christmas to all and happy smokes.

Series: Taster's Choice - In this episode of Pipe and Tamper Mike and Jay take a close look at the new Drucquer & Sons blend, King's Fool.

Series: Informational - Jim Anderson of Lazarus Estate Pipes joins Mike and Jay today to talk all about cleaning, reaming and repairing estate tobacco pipes. We start with Show N Tell, move onto Housecleaning, and then wrap things up by discussing buying, cleaning and repairing estate pipes. 

Series: Pipe Shows - This episode of Pipe and Tamper was recorded during the 2023 Las Vegas International Pipe Show in Las Vegas. This is part 2 of 2 of the series and contains multiple interviews from those attending the show. Thanks to Tim (@papabearspipes), Rich (@smithhousepipes), Mike (@monclaude_ganzdam), Kalie (@queenofcobs), Kevin (@fosterhandmade), Jeremiah (@sandahlpipe), Nathan (@arment...

Series: Pipe Shows - This episode of Pipe and Tamper was recorded during the 2023 Las Vegas International Pipe Show in Las Vegas. A couple of things to note here. This was Jay and Mike's first face to face meeting and was Jay's first Vegas pipe show. Joining Jay and Mike during this episode as pop-in "surprise" guests are: Quinn from The Country Squire (@magnolia.piper), Jim Vlandis (@jimsbackyard...

Series: Informational - A bonus episode of sorts. Brian Levine of the Pipes Magazine Radio Show joined me on IG Live today and this is the result of that conversation. Jay joins us for about the last 20 minutes of the conversation.

Series: Legends - Jay and Mike sit down with Doctor of Pipes, Rich Esserman for an extended chat about his history in the pipe and tobacco hobby. Rich has chased pipes across the globe and is known for his collection of larger than normal smoking pipes.

Series: Pipe Stories - This brand new Pipe and Tamper segment follows 5 different pipe smokers and the stories behind some of thier pipes. Our guests are: Master of Pipes Neal Osborn, Kirk Adamson, Doctor of Pipes Rich Esserman, Doctor of Pipes Brian Levine and Doctor of Pipes G.L. Pease. Sit back and fill a bowl because this one goes a little long.

Series: Informational - In this episode of Pipe and Tamper Mike and Jay celebrate Jay's two year Pipe and Tamper anniversary. We begin with Show N Tell. Then do some housecleaning. We then wrap things up when Jay answers all sorts of questions directed at him from the wonderful pipe and tobacco community.

Series: Taster's Choice - In this episode of Pipe and Tamper Mike and Jay take a close look at the new Drucquer & Sons blend, The Merry Monk.

Series: Edumational - In this episode of Pipe and Tamper Mike and Jay hang out with Nate and Justin from the Pipes, Pours, and Pals podcast. We first do our Show N Tell where everyone has something to show and then move onto other various topics surrounding pipes, tobaccos, and podcasts.

Series: Taster's Choice - In this episode of Pipe and Tamper Mike and Jay take a close look at the new C&D blend, Warped Saint Espresso (2023).

Series: Informational - In this episode of Pipe and Tamper Mike and Brian chat about the upcoming 2023 Las Vegas International Pipe Show. We first do our Show N Tell where Brian shows everything he picked at the Chicago show. Afterwards, we spend the rest of our time talking about the upcoming Vegas show including what to expect, what's changing, and everything else in between.

Series: Informational - In this episode of Pipe and Tamper Mike and Jay wrap up Jay's experience at the 2023 Chicago Pipe Show. We first do our Show N Tell then move on to a tobacco recomendation and then some house cleaning. We finish things up with Jay's experience at the 2023 show.

Series: Artisan - In this episode of Pipe and Tamper Mike sits down with artisan pipe maker Jeremy Sedita of Sea Monster Workshop. We touch down on many topics during our conversation and end up drilling down into his pipe smoking history, his art background, and what led him to making fine quality smoking pipes. 

Series: Taster's Choice - In this episode of Pipe and Tamper Mike and Jay take a close look at the new G.L. Pease blend, Geometrie.

Series: Archival - In this episode of Pipe and Tamper we present you with our archived interview of Tobacco Pipe Collectors, Mike Lancaster. This was originally recorded in 2016 and due to his recent passing I felt the need to re-release the interview in his memory. RIP dear friend.

Series: Educational - In this episode of Pipe and Tamper Mike and Jay talk about commissioning a pipe. From how to start it, to communicating with the maker, to all the little details in-between. We then read tips from three different pipe makers on commissioning a pipe. We close the program by opening several brand-new commissions we had made specifically for this episode.