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We've shared out thoughts on IPSD over the years. From what brought us to pipe smoking, what the community means to us, and even the sounds we associate with the hobby. For 2018 though, we wanted to hear from our customers. Too that end we asked you to send us photos of what you'd be doing for IPSD, and boy, did you deliver.

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The Mystery Machine may be in the shop, but the Mystery Review must go on. Join Shane, Kaz, and myself as we try to unmask the cunning riddle cooked up for us by the wily Joshua Burgess.

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Oh how the turntables as I put Shane in the hot seat in a new episode of All Pipes Considered, wherein we talk about the Danish portion of Shane's collection, including some of his favorites from Jess Chonowitsch, Hans "Former" Nielsen, and Tom Eltang.

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In this episode of Cigar Talk Kaz joins me in the lounge to shed some light on the Diamond Crown Maximus Toro #4, a decadent stick with an aged sun-grown wrapper — from Oliva's own Ecuadorian plantation — and an aged Dominican filler/binder.

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A dozen years ago, late summer in 2006, I visited Lars Ivarsson for the first time. We'd met and spoken on a few occasions, but that day we spent hours together, in his workshop, over a fantastic lunch that he and his wife Annette cooked, just talking quietly, smoking our pipes as we looked out from his garden over the fjord that made his home one of the most beautiful places on earth.

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By now, you likely recognize the name Roman Kovalev, the idiosyncratic figure behind Doctor's Pipes. The former pediatric neurologist, race car builder and driver, distillery owner, and founder of a barista training system doesn't exactly lead a quiet life, and his pipes are no different.

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March 17th is just around the corner, and as always, Peterson is celebrating with a special St Patrick's Day edition — and accompanying tobacco. Join Shane and Rachel for another episode of All Pipes Considered as they take us through the offerings available on site now.

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In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Kaz and Adam sit down by the light of a flip phone to talk Sam Adebayo, including his start in pipe making, his influences and inspirations, and his impact on the international carving scene.

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In this Tasting Notes video, Shane circles back around to an old favorite, Escudo Navy De Luxe, a Virginia-Perique blend that's become the gold standard of the VaPer category.

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In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Shane, straight from his harrowing ordeal in suburban VT, is joined by Andy to talk about Vermont Freehand ... Read More