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First Pipe Stories: Shane Ireland

April 17, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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You never forget your first pipe. Here at Smokingpipes, there are plenty of pipe smokers who have memorable stories for how they began their journey in pipes. I recently spoke with Shane Ireland about his first pipe, and he remembered joyfully starting his adventure ... Read More

ADVentura x Smokingpipes Exclusive Blue Eyed Jack's Revenge Patapalo

April 16, 2026 by Shane Ireland

I recently hopped on a video call with Henderson Ventura of ADVentura Cigars to chat about the exciting release of the Smokingpipes exclusive ADVentura Blue Eyed Jack's Revenge Patapalo, the first Lancero in the brand's popular line ... Read More

The History and Introduction of Bamboo in Pipe Making

April 10, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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A range of unique materials are used in pipe making, for everything from stummels to accents and stems. One fascinating material is bamboo. With hundreds of species and an array of uses, the world of bamboo is intriguing, and today we will explore its history ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: J.T. Cooke

April 2, 2026 by Shane Ireland

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I'm here today with a very special guest, Mr. Steve Norse of Vermont Freehand, who is visiting us at Smokingpipes. We'll be chatting about the illustrious career of J.T. Cooke, who is very near and dear to Steve, and some standout selections ... Read More

Talking Pipe-Making Materials with Steve Norse of Vermont Freehand

March 27, 2026 by Shane Ireland

Recently, we were joined at our roundtable with Steve Norse of Vermont Freehand to discuss his brand as well as his impact on the pipe-making industry through supplying artisans with key pipe-making ... Read More

Smoking 100-Year-Old Pipe Tobacco with Steve Norse

March 13, 2026 by Shane Ireland

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In today's special episode, we have a once-in-a-lifetime experience to share with you: Steve Norse of Vermont Freehand joined us in our roundtable and opened an over 100-year-old tin of Cope's Bond of Union for us to smoke. Join us as we dive into this ultra-aged tobacco and share our thoughts on the oldest tin of tobacco ... Read More

Briar Grading At Peterson with Shane Ireland & Glen Whelan

March 12, 2026 by Shane Ireland

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I recently visited Peterson of Dublin in Ireland and had a chance to chat with Glen Whelan, Managing Director, about what I think is arguably the most fascinating and certainly my favorite department in the entire production area: briar grading ... Read More

All Pipes Considered - Savinelli 150th Anniversary Capri Pipes

March 4, 2026 by Shane Ireland

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We are proud to share Savinelli's 150th Anniversary Capri pipes, showcasing a revival of one of the Italian marque's most famous and unique finishes, the Capri, in celebration ... Read More

Pipes We're Loving This Season

February 13, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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In February, one of the most prominent days of the month is Valentine's Day on February 14, celebrating the spirit of love in our lives. With romance and positive feelings in mind, I thought it would be fun to take a look at some of the pipes the people ... Read More

Catching up with Erik Stokkebye of 4th Generation

February 5, 2026 by Shane Ireland

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We're here today with a very special guest: Erik Stokkebye. Join us for a roundtable discussion of what's going on with Erik and the 4th Generation brand, his collaborations with Cornell & Diehl, and hear some interesting insights into his life growing up ... Read More

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