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Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Episode Nine Show Notes

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Sorry about the delay this week, and real short show notes.

More pipe shape descriptions with Matt.

Today's Pipe smoker in history, Andrew Jackson.

Tobacco review Madlib.

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Monday, April 21, 2008

Pipe Talk-TAPS Coverage

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We had a lot of fun at the pipe and cigar expo that TAPS put on, thanks to everyone we talked to, people were great and very game to talk 'on the record'. This is a LONG episode (1 hour) for us, and because of the nature of the interviews I wasn't able to do any subtle editing, so mostly I didn't. This is as close to raw audio as you will get from us, the sound quality isn't the greatest because of all the background chatter, but our interviewees are very understandable. Enjoy!

In this episode:

We talked to TAPS representatives about the show and the group, as well as general rambling about the state of the hobby. For info about this great group in the Raleigh, NC area, send them an email.

Talked to Bennie Baker, carver of great pipes from red cedar, dogwood and ocean driftwood. Email him about his pipes or visit his website.

Talked to Jerry Perry of Perry's Pipes. He carves his pipes out of mountain laurel, beautiful stuff! His site is here and you can email him as well.

Finally we talked to Sun Butler, a tobacco chemist who has organized a group of USDA Certified organic tobacco growers, into: Organic Smoke Inc. They are putting out a blend of organic tobacco called Organic Pipe Dreams that is being tinned and marketed by Cornell and Diehl, look for it sometime in May after the Chicago pipe show.

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Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Episode Eight Show Notes

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Mail Call

Questions from non-smokers by our buddy Scott

Tobacco and pipe pouches
Good images found at www.premierpipes.com/pipepouches.htm

Cellaring tips

See you at TAPS!

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Monday, April 7, 2008

Interview with Scott Bendett

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An interview with the owner of Habana Cigars in Albany, NY. Their site is www.pipesandcigars.com. Listen in for a great interview and a great offer!

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