JD and Beau sit down every week and talk about the rich history and elegance of pipe tobacco, the custom blends found only at the Country Squire, as well as general shop talk. If you’re a pipe enthusiast looking for a show to listen to on the go or while you’re kicking back enjoying a bowl, this is definitely the place for you.


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Episode 69: A look at 2 of our favorite pipe smokers from history and fiction! This episode: Albert Einstein and the Chronicles of Narnia&#39;s Puddleglum Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Pipe Smoking Icons: Einstein and Puddleglum

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Episode 68: Talking Tobacco Blends Cornell and Diehl Bayou Morning and McClelland Christmas Blend 2014 Crazy to think this was our second ever Thanksgiving episode and here it is coming back around... in August. Enjoy. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Cornell and Diehl Bayou Morning and McClelland Christmas Blend 2014

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Episode 66 | In this episode we discuss best practices for breaking in a new pipe. Funny enough, this was originally called &#39;Breaking Briar&#39; but apparently there is another episode from the earlier archives that had a Breaking Bad reference in the title... What a mess. Enjoy! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Breaking in a New Pipe

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This episode we have some excellent whiskey and pipe tobacco pairings! Specifically Old Charter with Sutliff Black Swan and Laphroaig 18 with Mac Baren Old Dark Fired Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Squire Select: Old Charter and Laphroaig 18

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Episode 62: Vol 3 of our Pipe Culture SeriesFULL ARCHIVE AVAILABLE TO PATRONS AT PATREON.COM/COUNTRYSQUIRERADIO | Subscribe on SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ILdCGgYOTF4DsvQa2cCjl Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Pipe Culture: Craftsmanship

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Episode 58: We take a look at that most famous of Pipe Smoking Heroes: Sherlock Holmes Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

I Hear of Sherlock on Country Squire Radio

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Episode 47: Where do pipe smokers come from? Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Pipe Culture: Origins

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Episode 57: Great expectations... or measured. Let&#39;s discuss. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

EPISODE 57: Pipe Smoking 101: Expectations (ARCHIVES)

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Episode 54: Tales from the Country Squire&#39;s First Long Smoke Competition - Our 4th Heroes of the Bowl! I think... math is hard. Who are they? Listen to find out :-)FULL ARCHIVE AVAILABLE TO PATRONS AT PATREON.COM/COUNTRYSQUIRERADIO | Subscribe on SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ILdCGgYOTF4DsvQa2cCjl Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

EPISODE 54: Heroes of the Bowl IV: Popeye The Sailor Man & Gerald Ford (ARCHIVES)

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Episode 94: Tobacco Talk: GL Pease: Haddo&#39;s Delight &amp; Blue RibbonFULL ARCHIVE AVAILABLE TO PATRONS AT PATREON.COM/COUNTRYSQUIRERADIO | Subscribe on SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ILdCGgYOTF4DsvQa2cCjl Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

EPISODE 94: Tobacco Talk GL Pease: Haddo's Delight & Blue Ribbon (ARCHIVE)

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Episode 92: Wow! It&#39;s amazing how different White Rose turned out from what was originally discussed here but consider this a look behind the scenes at it&#39;s early iteration. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

EPISODE 92: The Art of Blending: Yorkist Origins (ARCHIVES)

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Episode 90: A Look At Clay Pipes | BTW I still use this biscuit cutter and it is amazing. We also use it to make donuts some Sunday mornings as well.OVIEDO WOOD PRODUCTS: https://www.instagram.com/oviedowoodproducts/?hl=enFULL ARCHIVE AVAILABLE TO PATRONS AT PATREON.COM/COUNTRYSQUIRERADIO | Subscribe on SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ILdCGgYOTF4DsvQa2cCjl Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

EPISODE 90: Pipes of Clay (ARCHIVES)

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Episode 89: A look at Moonshine PipesFULL ARCHIVE AVAILABLE TO PATRONS AT PATREON.COM/COUNTRYSQUIRERADIO | Subscribe on SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ILdCGgYOTF4DsvQa2cCjl Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

EPISODE 89: By The Light of The Moon (ARCHIVES)

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Episode 87: Squire Select - Kentucky Vintage &amp; Oban 14FULL ARCHIVE AVAILABLE TO PATRONS AT PATREON.COM/COUNTRYSQUIRERADIOSubscribe on SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ILdCGgYOTF4DsvQa2cCjl Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

EPISODE 87: Squire Select - Kentucky Vintage & Oban 14 (ARCHIVES)

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Episode 86: Talking Tobacco  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

EPISODE 86: Tobacco Talk 86 (ARCHIVES)

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Episode 84: The process of aging pipe tobacco | One note: Obviously since we recorded this episode Disney purchased Fox and Wolverine and the X-Men have moved over to the MCU. Also the &#39;smoking ban&#39; on Marvel characters has clearly lifted as we&#39;ve seen characters smoking in the MCU, the latest that comes to mind being &#39;The Cavillrine&#39; Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

EPISODE 84: Age of Aging (ARCHIVES)

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Episode 82: The Grain Game... actually that would be a good title too. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

EPISODE 82: Pipe Smoking 101 Grain Explained (ARCHIVES)

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Episode 81: A look into the pipe smoking documentary Father The Flame Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

EPISODE 81: Fathering The Flame (ARCHIVES)

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Episode 80: Johann Sebastian Bach and Merlin Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

EPISODE 80: Heroes of the Bowl: Johann Sebastian Bach and Merlin (ARCHIVES)

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Episode 42: We take a look at 2 epic pipe smokers from history and fiction. I think this was our 3rd &#39;Heroes of the Bowl&#39; Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>