Pipes and Cigars: Talking Tobacco with Russ

Today, Russ talks about airway size, and how to open up the draw on an existing pipe.

Today, Russ answers some questions he's been asked recently.

Russ looks at pipe repairs and maintenance. What can you do at home, and what's best left to a pro.

Pipe Smoking Trends Over the Years

Today's Topic - A bit about bits.

Today is about odds and ends.

Russ looks at how to approach creating a new blend.

Today, Russ looks at reviving dry tobacco.

It's trivia day!

Russ looks at the difference between factory-made and artisanal pipes and house blends vs. commercial tobaccos.

Today we look at condimental tobaccos.

Today Russ talks about the pipe community.

Russ looks at the similarities between blending tobaccos and cooking.

Russ looks at the pipe industry today.

Today's topic - tips for summer puffing.

Bits, stems, mouthpieces...whatever you call them, there's a lot more to stems than you might think. Let's look at them and learn a little more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pipes-and-cigars/message

It's all about the combustion. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pipes-and-cigars/message

Today is trivia time. Remember -your answers must be in the form of a question. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pipes-and-cigars/message

Kane joins Russ for a discussion about Father's Day Gift Buying. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pipes-and-cigars/message

Today, Russ goes into "professor mode" to talk about the history of pipe smoking. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pipes-and-cigars/message

Russ gives his observations on new pipe break-in. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pipes-and-cigars/message

Russ looks at ways that blenders can affect the way a blend burns. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pipes-and-cigars/message

Today's topic - "Things ain't what they used to be" - a reflection on changes in the pipe world over the last fifty years. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pipes-and-cigars/message

Russ is back after his vacation and he's going to look at what a beginner needs to get started, and what they should add to their collection over time. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pipes-and-cigars/message

Today we focus on the image of pipe smokers. Is what people think actually true? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pipes-and-cigars/message

Today we look at pipe features and who they benefit. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pipes-and-cigars/message

Russ suggests items to keep on hand to tweak our blends at home. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pipes-and-cigars/message

Russ looks at how his blending journey has evolved over the years. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pipes-and-cigars/message

Today, we'll look at the pipe community, here, and around the world. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pipes-and-cigars/message

Russ talks about the process of creating new lines of pipes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pipes-and-cigars/message

Russ gives us a brief look at the history of pipe smoking. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pipes-and-cigars/message

Today, we'll do a deeper dive into aromatics. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pipes-and-cigars/message

Russ looks at ways to maximize the flavor of your tobacco. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pipes-and-cigars/message

Russ looks at dumb ideas and products of the past. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pipes-and-cigars/message

Today, Russ looks at some tricks of the trade. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pipes-and-cigars/message

Today we look at the past vs. the present in pipe smoking. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pipes-and-cigars/message

Today we look at what repairs you can make at home, and which ones to leave to a pro. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pipes-and-cigars/message

Today is a bunch of odds and ends and some tips. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pipes-and-cigars/message

In this episode, Russ talks about the new Pipes and Cigar website. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pipes-and-cigars/message

Today, Russ looks at Balkan blends - their history, composition, and what makes them different. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pipes-and-cigars/message

Kane is here for an hour to talk about all things pipes, tobacco, accessories, and, of course, Christmas! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pipes-and-cigars/message

Russ will give you some thoughts about the types of pipe and tobacco pouches and bags and he'll tell you which ones are best for different people. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pipes-and-cigars/message

Today, Russ takes a look at the lowly pipe cleaner. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pipes-and-cigars/message

Kane is here again, so expect an interesting chat about a variety of topics. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pipes-and-cigars/message

In this episode, Russ looks at brands gone by. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pipes-and-cigars/message

Have you ever thought about the factors that affect the way your tobacco burns? Russ has, and he tells you what he knows. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pipes-and-cigars/message

In this episode, Russ talks about how fermentation influences tobacco. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pipes-and-cigars/message

In this episode, Kane Returns to Talk About Pipes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pipes-and-cigars/message

Does your pipe tobacco taste different? It might not be the tobacco or pipe. Russ looks at other factors that can change your palate. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pipes-and-cigars/message

How does P&C get all the fantastic products and sell them at affordable prices? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pipes-and-cigars/message

Smoking hot and wet are the two biggest issues people have with their pipes. Russ looks at these problems and offers some solutions. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pipes-and-cigars/message