Beyond the Burl
Beyond the BurlBeyond 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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 71 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HobbiesLeisure | |||
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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 ... more
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... more
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.
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... more
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- Great Show!
Love the show!! I am glad to have found you guys! I am a new listener, and am happy to find community, even in a Podcast! The blend of humour, history, story and insight is refreshing! Sebastian, you mentioned your father lives in Portugal! Where about? I live in Portugal, it is the land that the pipe has forgotten!!
Apple Podcasts5Mgmem
United States4 months ago - Great Show
I came across this podcast two days ago… I have already listened to the first 18 episodes. This is a great show. I really appreciate the balance stuck between pipe history, blend insights, guest appearances, and of course ChatGPT stories. I am approximately the same age into my pipe experience and it is refreshing to hear perspectives from someone at the same stage in their pipe journey. All around great show. I anticipate being completely up to date on their show within a week. Keep up the amaz... more
Apple Podcasts5DocSchmittUnited States4 months ago - Surprisingly dangerous to your bottom line
While this is simply the best all round show devoted to pipe smoking, I end every show jonesing to order a new pipe or tin of tobacco. Beware.
Apple Podcasts5east tn farmerUnited States5 months ago - Up and coming …
This podcast strikes the perfect balance between education, tradition, and genuine enjoyment of the pipe hobby. The hosts clearly know their tobacco whether they’re discussing classic blends, modern releases, aging, pipe history, or technique and they present it in a way that’s approachable for newcomers while still engaging for seasoned smokers.
What really sets this show apart is the respect it shows for the culture of pipe smoking. There’s no pretension, no hype just honest conversation, tho... more
Apple Podcasts5JonPcopUnited States7 months ago - Thank you
Just found these guys. Really fun to listen to and unique for pipe pods. Ty!
Apple Podcasts5GoNoPoUnited States8 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #194 | United States/Leisure/Hobbies |
Apple Podcasts | #169 |  Canada/Leisure/Hobbies |
Apple Podcasts | #174 |  Australia/Leisure/Hobbies |
Apple Podcasts | #56 |  United Arab Emirates/Leisure/Hobbies |
Apple Podcasts | #250 |  Ireland/Leisure/Hobbies |
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This show centers on pipe culture, craftsmanship, and community, blending deep-dive discussions on materials, briar, and tobacco with lighthearted banter and storytelling. Across episodes, audiences explore technical how-tos (stem materials, briar sourcing, break-in techniques), historical and cultural context (art, collecting, pipe history), and hands-on insights from artisans and makers. The show frequently features maker-focused guests, shop visits, and show-floor experiences, creating a warm, knowledgeable vibe that appeals to both beginners and seasoned collectors. A standout is its balance of technical talk, community anecdotes, and entertaining storytelling, which helps listeners feel part of a global pipe hobby network.
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Which podcasts are similar to Beyond the Burl?
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1. Pipe and Tamper
2. Brothers Of The Pipe
3. Pipes, Pours, and Pals
4. The Pipes Magazine Radio Show Podcast
5. The Greywoodie Show
How many episodes of Beyond the Burl are there?
Beyond the Burl launched a year ago and published 71 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Beyond the Burl include:
1. Johnny Palmyra
2. Mike Timber and Smoke
3. Michael Parks
4. Jay Furman
5. Julius Vesz
6. Rob Vesz
7. Johnny (Chamon)
8. Nate King
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