A podcast by and for newbies to the age-old hobby of smoking tobacco from a pipe. No pretensions, no judgements, just two guys who are passionate about pipe smoking and pipe-smoking culture.
Matt and Luke have a leisurely discussion about pipe-smoking and cover a variety of topics.
1 Apr 2024
PipeNoobs Episode 16: Black Cavendish
Tasting individual blend components can lead to a better understanding of how those components affect the blends we love and hate. Luke and Matt give black cavendish a taste test and discuss tin notes, flavor notes, etc. Also, Matt’s TAD becomes all the more evident with another mail call.
Links for further exploration:
Master blender Russ Ouellette on black cavendish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3sFlXtKaro&pp=ygUcYmxhY2sgY2F2ZW5kaXNoIHBpcGUgdG9iYWNjbw%3D%3D (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3sFlXtKaro&pp=ygUcYmxhY2sgY2F2ZW5kaXNoIHBpcGUgdG9iYWNjbw%3D%3D)
Jeremy Reeves of Cornell and Diehl on black cavendish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kFaMtua4QU&pp=ygUcYmxhY2sgY2F2ZW5kaXNoIHBpcGUgdG9iYWNjbw%3D%3D (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kFaMtua4QU&pp=ygUcYmxhY2sgY2F2ZW5kaXNoIHBpcGUgdG9iYWNjbw%3D%3D)
25 Mar 2024
PipeNoobs Episode 15: Ghosting
Ghosting is when you taste the flavors from a previously smoked tobacco in your pipe. Matt and Luke get into their experiences with ghosting and offer strategies for avoiding it. Also, what exactly is an estate pipe and how do you get them?
Links for further exploration:
The Spurgeon Piper on Ghosting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPzpWesPVSo
Reborn Pipes Blog on de-ghosting a pipe: https://rebornpipes.com/2017/12/19/answers-to-questions-how-do-i-de-ghost-a-pipe/
18 Mar 2024
PipeNoobs Episode 14: Nicotine
Love it or hate it, nicotine is almost unavoidable in the pipe smoking hobby. Luke and Matt discuss their experiences with it and offer some strategies to reduce nicotine sickness. Also, why don’t we keep pipe tobacco in humidors?
Links for further exploration:
Muttnchop Piper on nicotine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJ8-HKUggvc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJ8-HKUggvc)
“Nicotine and Pipe Tobacco Blending” by Chuck Stanion of Smoking Pipes: https://www.smokingpipes.com/smokingpipesblog/single.cfm/post/nicotine-and-pipe-tobacco-blending (https://www.smokingpipes.com/smokingpipesblog/single.cfm/post/nicotine-and-pipe-tobacco-blending)
11 Mar 2024
PipeNoobs Episode 13: Pipe and Tobacco Acquisition Disorder
Many noobs are over-eager to get all the pipes and tobacco. Matt and Luke discuss their experiences with PAD and TAD, and offer thoughts on how to avoid them. Also, more reader comments.
Links for further exploration:
Matches 860 on PAD and TAD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-P0uoDKYOmo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-P0uoDKYOmo)
4 Mar 2024
PipeNoobs Episode 12: White Burley
Tasting individual blend components can lead to a better understanding of how those components affect the blends we love and hate. Luke and Matt give white burley a taste test and discuss tin notes, flavor notes, etc. Also, what tobacco would you smoke when out on an evening stroll?
Links for further exploration:
Master Blender Russ Ouellette on burley: https://youtu.be/98--i8HIYiU?si=8pv7vtj0oKWDbbNv (https://youtu.be/98--i8HIYiU?si=8pv7vtj0oKWDbbNv)
C&D’s Jeremy Reeves on burley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1e9rx5Q0rJE&list=TLPQMjUwMjIwMjTjbn_iNSbvCA&index=3&pp=gAQBiAQB (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1e9rx5Q0rJE&list=TLPQMjUwMjIwMjTjbn_iNSbvCA&index=3&pp=gAQBiAQB)
26 Feb 2024
PipeNoobs Episode 11: Smoking Indoors
Will smoking a pipe in your home make it smell like a stinky ashtray? Matt and Luke discuss their experiences smoking indoors. Also, a review of a few recent YouTube comments.
For further exploration:
Muttnchop on smoking a pipe indoors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFtOk2HPcNI&pp=ygUZd2h5IGNhbid0IEkgc21va2UgaW5kb29ycw%3D%3D
19 Feb 2024
PipeNoobs Episode 10: International Pipe Smoking Day
What is IPSD? Where did it come from? Luke and Matt discuss the pipe-smoking holiday and how they plan to celebrate. Also, how often do you clean your pipes?
Links for further exploration:
“History of International Pipe Smoking Day” by Chuck Stanion of Smoking Pipes: https://www.smokingpipes.com/smokingpipesblog/single.cfm/post/history-international-pipe-smoking-day
Muttnchop Piper’s suggested IPSD tradition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6AZ6MRWY9s
There is a sitewide sale for IPSD at Smokingpipes.com: https://www.smokingpipes.com/
12 Feb 2024
PipeNoobs Episode 9: Tobacco Blend Categories
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5 Feb 2024
PipeNoobs Episode 8: Packing Your Pipe
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29 Jan 2024
PipeNoobs Episode 7: Red Virginia
Tasting individual blend components can lead to a better understanding of how those components affect the blends we love and hate. Matt and Luke give red virginia a taste test and discuss tin notes, flavor notes, etc. Also, how do you pronounce Latakia?
Pipestud on Red Virginia: https://www.pipestud.com/what-is-red-virginia-why-is-it-so-special/
22 Jan 2024
PipeNoobs Episode 6: Pipe Camaraderie
Although commonly considered a solitary hobby, Luke and Matt discuss how a newbie pipe smoker can find many opportunities to commune with like-minded pipers. Also, how often do you smoke your pipe?
Links for further exploration:
Pipes Magazine forums: https://pipesmagazine.com/forums/
Find UPCA-recognized pipe clubs in your state: https://www.unitedpipeclubs.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=90797&module_id=195858
15 Jan 2024
PipeNoobs Episode 5: Pipe Filters
To filter or not to filter is perhaps one of the great debates in the pipe smoking hobby. Matt and Luke consider some pros and cons. Also, Matt cracks a six year old tin of McClelland’s Frog Morton.
Links for further exploration:
In-depth discussion on filters between the Spurgeon Piper and Eddie Gray of The Pipe Nook:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPj3SgHjils (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPj3SgHjils)
Pipe Smoking Forum discussion on filters and adaptors: https://pipesmagazine.com/forums/threads/filters-and-or-adapters-or-not.100914/page-2 (https://pipesmagazine.com/forums/threads/filters-and-or-adapters-or-not.100914/page-2)
Muttnchop on Mclelland’s closing up:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0f4mdqr-4s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0f4mdqr-4s)
Farewell Mclelland by Chuck Stanion of Smoking Pipes:
https://www.smokingpipes.com/smokingpipesblog/single.cfm/post/farewell-mcclelland (https://www.smokingpipes.com/smokingpipesblog/single.cfm/post/farewell-mcclelland)
8 Jan 2024
PipeNoobs Episode 4: Gearing Up
Getting started in the pipe-smoking hobby doesn’t require a lot. Luke and Matt discuss the bare essentials a noob will need to get piping. Also, what are the best aromatic blends?
1 Jan 2024
PipeNoobs Episode 3: Smoke Shop vs. Tobacconist
Smoke shops and tobacconists are very different things. Matt and Luke parse the differences between them. Also, a brief discussion about smoking indoors versus outdoors.
For further exploration:
Muttnchop on smoking a pipe indoors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFtOk2HPcNI&pp=ygUZd2h5IGNhbid0IEkgc21va2UgaW5kb29ycw%3D%3D
30 Dec 2023
PipeNoobs Episode 2: Tongue Bite
Tongue bite is the biggest hurdle for many noobs to the pipe smoking hobby. Luke and Matt discuss their experiences with it as well as some strategies for reducing it. Also, should aromatic blends be cellared?
For further exploration:
Muttnchopop Piper on tongue bite: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjxcUWxRoBU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjxcUWxRoBU)
One Who Waits on tongue bite: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDOaBcHdrF8&pp=ygUYdG9uZ3VlIGJpdGUgcGlwZSBzbW9raW5n (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDOaBcHdrF8&pp=ygUYdG9uZ3VlIGJpdGUgcGlwZSBzbW9raW5n)
Markwood Men’s Breakfast review an aromatic with five years of age: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj9YvzwM5fo&t=496s&pp=ygUPbGFuZSBsaW1pdGVkIDFx (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj9YvzwM5fo&t=496s&pp=ygUPbGFuZSBsaW1pdGVkIDFx)
30 Dec 2023
Pilot
Everyone takes their own journey into the pipe-smoking hobby. Matt and Luke introduce themselves through their own stories. Also, what’s the best way to store bulk tobacco?
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