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Beyond the Burl

Beyond the Burl

Beyond the Burl is a weekly exploration of pipe culture, craftsmanship, and conversation, hosted by Seb and Josh. From the rituals of tamping and toasting to the strange, smoky corners of history, we delve into the world of briar, blends, and banter. Whether you’re a seasoned smoker or just pipe-curious, pull up a chair, light your bowl, and join us as we go beyond the burl.

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01:19:43

Episode 77: Seb's Gettin' Hitched

Beyond the Burl ·

2026/10/02

In this episode of Beyond the Burl, Josh is joined by Mike from Timber & Smoke, as Sebastien is in the midst of final wedding to-dos. Josh and Mike have a wide ranging, casual conversation discussing everything from instagram drama, to turn of the century pipesmiths.

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01:14:36

Episode 76: A better Virginia discussion

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2026/09/25

In Episode 76, we take another crack at our Virginia discussion, revisiting the leaf, its varieties, and some of the things we may have gotten wrong, or simply left out, the first time around. Then it’s time for another round of tobacco trivia, followed by a completely unhinged Mad Libs adventure that takes us somewhere neither of us planned on going. From there, we dive deep into the world of the codger: what the term actually means, where the traditional pipe-smoking image comes from, and whether

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01:38:51

Episode 75: We react to episode 1

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2026/09/18

In this episode of Beyond the Burl, we take a trip down memory Lane as we listen back to, and react to and comment on, our very first episode of Beyond the Burl. Grab your favourite pipe, settle in, it's going to be a bumpy ride!

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01:19:52

Episode 74: The future of Beyond the Burl

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2026/09/11

In this episode of Beyond the Burl, we take a look back at our journey through pipe smoking so far, the experiences, discoveries, surprises, and questions that have shaped where we are today. We also put our knowledge to the test with another round of pipe tobacco trivia, before letting ChatGPT take the wheel for another story where romance goes spectacularly off course.Then we turn our attention toward the future of Beyond the Burl and talk about where we want to take the show, what we want to

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01:04:55

Episode 73: Unknown varietals and things taboo

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2026/09/04

This week on Beyond the Burl, we’re putting our tobacco knowledge to the test with a little game of Tobacco Taboo, followed by another trivia question, which may or may not throw you for a loop.Then things take a turn as ChatGPT tells the tale of Jester and Monk, two castle employees who decide that perhaps life behind the walls isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, and embark on a rather unexpected career change.For our Deep Dive, we’re exploring the world of tobacco varietals. There are far more

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01:17:09

Episode 72: This pipe ain't big enough fer the two of...

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2026/08/28

This week on Beyond the Burl, we’re opening the tin on a few curious corners of pipe smoking history!We take a look at tobacco tins, where they came from, how they evolved, and why those little metal containers became such an iconic part of the pipe-smoking world. Then it’s time for another round of pipe tobacco trivia, with a question that Seb knows the answer to.We saddle up for a rootin’-tootin’ ChatGPT story featuring cowboys, pipes, and a surprise ending that even we didn’t see coming. Speaking

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00:58:40

Episode 71: Trials and Trivialations

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2026/08/21

This week on Beyond the Burl, we have a fun time while Josh gets absolutely destroyed by trivia, before throwing Seb for a loop by having a trivia question prepared for the audience. We also have another ChatGPT story, this time with a little bit of magical nonsense thrown into the mix, before getting into our deep-dive discussion: a series of questions that are seemingly impossible to answer. And, as always, we finish things off by packing a bowl, lighting up, and giving our thoughts on

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01:01:05

Episode 70: Factory pipes!

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2026/08/14

Seb is back after sitting out an episode, and we kick things off by talking about some of our preferred pipe factories and what makes them stand out. We then dive into another ChatGPT-generated story that turns out to be a little longer than expected. For the Deep Dive, we take a cursory look at the history of Tsuge Pipe Company and its place in the pipe-making world. Finally, we light up a bowl of Repose from Cornell & Diehl and wrap things up with a review.

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01:05:06

Episode 69: Pipe and Tamper 3.5?

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2026/08/07

In this episode of Beyond the Burl, Seb is away, and Josh has to scramble to try to fill the void, calling once again upon the unfiltered talent of Jay and Bo of Pipe and Tamper.

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01:24:12

Episode 68: Our Spending Behaviour

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2026/07/31

In this episode of Beyond the Burl, we dive into what actually makes a tobacco blend interesting, whether it’s the blend itself, the way it smokes, or something a little harder to define. We’ve also got another fun bit of pipe tobacco trivia, a great listener-submitted story, and a conversation about our spending habits as pipe smokers and how they’ve changed over the years. Then, as always, we wrap things up in our favourite way, by lighting up and putting a blend in the pipe. This time, we’re

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01:19:27

Episode 67: Pipe making and Tobacco Blending

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2026/07/24

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01:10:40

Episode 66: Controversial Takes

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2026/07/17

In this episode of Beyond the Burl, we're back with a laid-back mix of laughs, conversation, and tobacco. We kick things off with a fun window shopping exercise, imagining what we'd add to our collections if we shopped smokingpipes with a set budget. Then it's time for another round of pipe trivia before diving into a listener-submitted story from the community.For our Deep Dive, we put each other in the hot seat with a series of interview-style questions, leading to honest answers and unexpected

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00:50:28

Episode 65: Joshwith & Sebgarth

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2026/07/10

This week on Beyond the Burl, we kick things off with a few rounds of Mind Meld, seeing if we can think alike (with varying degrees of success). Then it's time for another ChatGPT adventure, as we hear the legendary tale of Ramblin John. We also take a deep dive into the rich history of Gawith & Hoggarth, exploring one of the oldest and most influential names in pipe tobacco. Finally, we light up Captain Earle's Ten Russians and share our thoughts in a full blend review to close out the

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01:33:11

Episode 64: Capitaland Recap

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2026/07/03

In this episode of Beyond the Burl, we discuss every pipe smoker's bucket list, enjoy a hilarious Seb & Johnny story, and welcome back Johnny from Palmyra Products and Mike from Timber & Smoke to recap our adventures at the Capitaland Pipe Show. We finish the episode by lighting up and reviewing Haddo's Delight by G. L. Pease. Grab a pipe and join us!

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01:23:45

Episode 63: Off to Capitaland

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2026/06/26

In this episode of Beyond the Burl, we take a look back at where it all started, revisiting our pipe collections from Episode 2 and comparing how our tastes, habits, and collections have evolved since those early days. What changed? What stayed the same? We bring back our trivia question, dive into a listener-submitted story, and then sit down with returning guests Johnny from Palmyra Products and Mike from Timber & Smoke for a special pre-show conversation as we prepare for the Capitaland Pipe

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01:22:32

Episode 62: The Pipelympics

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2026/06/19

In this episode of Beyond the Burl, we kick things off with a round of the Tobaccolympics, crowning our winners across a variety of tobacco related categories. We follow it up with another round of pipe trivia, challenge ourselves with a spooky chat story, and then dive deep into a conversation about pipe smoking identity and the kind of smokers we become. To close things out, we sit back, light up, and share our thoughts on Ashton’s Artisan blend with a proper smoke and review. Another episode

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01:21:09

Episode 61: Preferences Partialities and Predilections

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2026/06/12

In this episode of Beyond the Burl, we dive deep into details that help make a pipe truly unique, starting with a discussion on pipe stem materials and the history, qualities, and quirks behind everything from classic vulcanite to alternative materials.We keep the tradition alive with another round of pipe trivia, then jump into a brand-new ChatGPT story where an unlikely group of heros rise to the occasion to save the world.After that, we get into the heart of the hobby: personal pipe preferences

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01:05:52

Episode 60: Seb gets cranky then we talk about art

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2026/06/05

This week on Beyond the Burl, we accidentally discover that Sebastien may have found his true calling: playing 20 Questions. What starts as a simple game quickly turns into a surprisingly competitive battle of deduction, and Seb is having the time of his life.Keeping tradition alive, we follow it up with a single pipe-related trivia question, putting our collective tobacco knowledge to the test.Then it's time for another ChatGPT story, featuring an unlikely hero who rises to the occasion to save the

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01:21:02

Episode 59: A chat with Michael Parks

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2026/05/29

This week, we throw the usual format out the window and sit down with Canadian pipe maker Michael Parks for a wide-ranging conversation about his journey into pipe making, the lessons he's learned along the way, and the craft that continues to inspire him. Along the way, Michael even pitches a delightfully wild ChatGPT story idea, leading us down some unexpected paths. After Michael heads out, Seb and Josh close the show by lighting up a bowl of Peanut Butter & Chocolate, a beloved brick-and-mortar

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01:08:34

Episode 58: Answering The Burning Questions

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2026/05/22

In this episode of Beyond the Burl, we settle in for a laid-back evening of pipe talk, stories, and plenty of laughs. We kick things off by diving into some personal opinion questions that take the conversation in all kinds of unexpected directions, followed by another round of trivia to test our knowledge and keep the banter rolling. Along the way, we share a fun story that spirals into the kind of back-and-forth chaos only good friends and good pipes can create. Then we shift into a deeper

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