OomPaul podcast - Witchdoctor Trading Co.http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/Sun, 18 Oct 2015 17:37:07 +0000en-USSite-Server v6.0.0-bf7b5da3ede5a3a643f97b1bb45f35d025d2f2eb-312264 (http://www.squarespace.com)Olie SylvesterAbout Smoking Tobacco in Pipesnosmoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsolie1@mac.comOlie SylvesterRuss Oullette · episode 66Sun, 18 Oct 2015 17:32:52 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2015/10/18/russ-oulette-episode-66518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:5623d513e4b0099ac9ca1bab

For episode 66, it was my pleasure to chat with master blender Russ Ouellette of PipesandCigars.com fame. Check out this podcast for some great insight and advice, then go grab some of his awesome blends at PipesandCigars.com.

]]>OomPaul.comfalseolie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)For episode 66, it was my pleasure to chat with master blender Russ Ouellette of PipesandCigars.com fame. Check out this podcast for some great insight and advice, then go grab some of his awesome blends at PipesandCigars.com.For episode 66, it was my pleasure to chat with master blender Russ Ouellette of PipesandCigars.com fame. Check out this podcast for some great insight and advice, then go grab some of his awesome blends at PipesandCigars.com.smoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsSmokingPipes.com · episode 65Fri, 03 Jul 2015 22:13:01 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2015/7/3/smokingpipescom-episode-65518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:55970755e4b07aaa85738f37

The longest podcast to date and one that gives us just a glimpse into a very important portion of our modern pipe world: SmokingPipes.com. It was a real pleasure to hang out at the SPDC headquarters and chat with Sykes and some of the staff back on December 5th, 2014. I learned a good bit about the history behind the institution and had a great time to boot. I think you will love this one.

]]>OomPaul.comfalseolie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)The longest podcast to date and one that gives us just a glimpse into a very important portion of our modern pipe world: SmokingPipes.com. It was a real pleasure to hang out at the SPDC headquarters and chat with Sykes and some of the staff back on December 5th, 2014. I learned a good bit about the history behind the institution and had a great time to boot. I think you will love this one.The longest podcast to date and one that gives us just a glimpse into a very important portion of our modern pipe world: SmokingPipes.com. It was a real pleasure to hang out at the SPDC headquarters and chat with Sykes and some of the staff back on December 5th, 2014. I learned a good bit about the history behind the institution and had a great time to boot. I think you will love this one.smoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsJonas Rosengren · episode 64Sun, 26 Apr 2015 17:39:00 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2015/4/26/jonas-rosengren-episode-64518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:553d20eae4b05ab385e33e8d

It was so cool to finally chat with my Swedish pal Jonas Rosengren. What a really nice and talented guy he is! You'll hear how Jonas begins his journey and a lot more. I hope you enjoy!

]]>OomPaul.comfalseolie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)It was so cool to finally chat with my Swedish pal Jonas Rosengren. What a really nice and talented guy he is! You'll hear how Jonas begins his journey and a lot more. I hope you enjoy!It was so cool to finally chat with my Swedish pal Jonas Rosengren. What a really nice and talented guy he is! You'll hear how Jonas begins his journey and a lot more. I hope you enjoy!smoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsTim Thorpe · episode 63Sat, 24 Jan 2015 17:30:58 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2015/1/24/tim-thorpe-episode-63518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:54c3d600e4b063fc8abb149d

It was my pleasure to chat with American pipe carver Tim Thorpe for episode 63. One of things that really stands out to me about Tim's work, is his color push. I hope you enjoy!

]]>OomPaul.comfalseolie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)It was my pleasure to chat with American pipe carver Tim Thorpe for episode 63. One of things that really stands out to me about Tim's work, is his color push. I hope you enjoy!It was my pleasure to chat with American pipe carver Tim Thorpe for episode 63. One of things that really stands out to me about Tim's work, is his color push. I hope you enjoy!smoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsMiddleEarthTobacco.com · episode 62Sat, 22 Nov 2014 17:30:00 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2014/11/22/middleearthtobaccocom-episode-62518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:5470c6b7e4b04b4d76887140

It was a pleasure to chat with Nat Clark of Middle Earth Tobacco. I have to say that I got more than I bargained for and was pleasantly surprised. Here's a heck of a guy carrying on his Grandfather's tobacco legacy through small batch hand blending. I hope you enjoy as much as I did!

]]>OomPaul.comfalseolie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)It was a pleasure to chat with Nat Clark of Middle Earth Tobacco. I have to say that I got more than I bargained for and was pleasantly surprised. Here's a heck of a guy carrying on his Grandfather's tobacco legacy through small batch hand blending. I hope you enjoy as much as I did!It was a pleasure to chat with Nat Clark of Middle Earth Tobacco. I have to say that I got more than I bargained for and was pleasantly surprised. Here's a heck of a guy carrying on his Grandfather's tobacco legacy through small batch hand blending. I hope you enjoy as much as I did!smoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsRokstarpipes.com · episode 61Thu, 23 Oct 2014 22:19:03 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2014/10/23/rokstarpipescom-episode-61518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:54497b38e4b0f44dbfa36198

I truly had a great time interviewing Jay from Rokstarpipes.com. He is easily one of the funniest guys I know. With a real passion for pipes and history, take a listen to an honest American and good friend of mine. I hope you enjoy!

]]>Olie Sylvesterfalseolie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)I truly had a great time interviewing Jay from Rokstarpipes.com. He is easily one of the funniest guys I know. With a real passion for pipes and history, take a listen to an honest American and good friend of mine. I hope you enjoy!I truly had a great time interviewing Jay from Rokstarpipes.com. He is easily one of the funniest guys I know. With a real passion for pipes and history, take a listen to an honest American and good friend of mine. I hope you enjoy!smoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsThe Oom Paul shape debate · episode 60Thu, 05 Jun 2014 21:03:18 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2014/6/5/the-oom-paul-shape-debate-episode-60518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:5390d9eae4b0feb1af7063de

It is with great pleasure that I present to you a very interesting delve into the Oom Paul shape debate written by none other the Mr. Ben Rapaport. Ben's very interesting paper on the pipe shape and it's twists and turns is read by Venessa Sylvester. I hope you enjoy!

]]>Olie Sylvesterfalseolie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)It is with great pleasure that I present to you a very interesting delve into the Oom Paul shape debate written by none other the Mr. Ben Rapaport. Ben's very interesting paper on the pipe shape and it's twists and turns is read by Venessa Sylvester. I hope you enjoy!It is with great pleasure that I present to you a very interesting delve into the Oom Paul shape debate written by none other the Mr. Ben Rapaport. Ben's very interesting paper on the pipe shape and it's twists and turns is read by Venessa Sylvester. I hope you enjoy!smoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsNate King · episode 59Tue, 13 May 2014 12:56:46 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2014/5/13/nate-king-episode-59518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:53721441e4b02c5d204c000a

It was great chatting with American pipe carver Nate King. What a talent he is. Looking for a twist on the traditional? Looking for something totally and completely different? Find both and much more coming out of Nate's shop. Take a listen!

]]>Olie Sylvesterfalseolie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)It was great chatting with American pipe carver Nate King. What a talent he is. Looking for a twist on the traditional? Looking for something totally and completely different? Find both and much more coming out of Nate's shop. Take a listen!It was great chatting with American pipe carver Nate King. What a talent he is. Looking for a twist on the traditional? Looking for something totally and completely different? Find both and much more coming out of Nate's shop. Take a listen!smoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsScottie Piersel · episode 58Fri, 21 Mar 2014 20:52:57 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2014/3/21/scottie-piersel518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:532c6585e4b0744be84a040b

For episode 58, it was my pleasure to chat with up and coming pipe maker from the Kansas City area, Scottie Piersel. With lots of energy and a drive geared towards traditional shapes, I think you'll like what you find coming from Piersel's workshop. I hope you enjoy!

]]>Olie SylvesterScottie PierselUp and coming pipe maker from the Kansas City area, Scottie Piersel.false30:36olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)smoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsJonathan Townsend · episode 57Mon, 10 Feb 2014 20:27:25 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2014/2/10/jonathan-townsend-episode-57518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:52f9363be4b0a73283d97346

I stumble upon a really neat site, and the next thing you know I find pressed clay pipes for sale! Take a listen to Jonathan Townsend talk about this really interesting family business that involves everything from tricorn hats to chatelains. Oh, and pipes!

]]>Olie Sylvesterfalseolie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)I stumble upon a really neat site, and the next thing you know I find pressed clay pipes for sale! Take a listen to Jonathan Townsend talk about this really interesting family business that involves everything from tricorn hats to chatelains. Oh, and pipes!I stumble upon a really neat site, and the next thing you know I find pressed clay pipes for sale! Take a listen to Jonathan Townsend talk about this really interesting family business that involves everything from tricorn hats to chatelains. Oh, and pipes!smoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsTrever Talbert · episode 56Sat, 04 Jan 2014 15:15:06 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2014/1/4/trever-talbert-episode-56518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:52c823a7e4b0df7dc79c5e8a

It was my pleasure to chat with legendary pipe maker Trever Talbert. He is truly one of the most influential makers out there and has been making work that spans from traditional to fantastically artistic for quite some time. I hope you enjoy this glimpse into a bit of pipe history as much as I did.

]]>Olie Sylvesterfalseolie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)It was my pleasure to chat with legendary pipe maker Trever Talbert. He is truly one of the most influential makers out there and has been making work that spans from traditional to fantastically artistic for quite some time. I hope you enjoy this glimpse into a bit of pipe history as much as I did.It was my pleasure to chat with legendary pipe maker Trever Talbert. He is truly one of the most influential makers out there and has been making work that spans from traditional to fantastically artistic for quite some time. I hope you enjoy this glimpse into a bit of pipe history as much as I did.smoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsWayne Teipen · episode 55Fri, 22 Nov 2013 17:55:43 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2013/11/22/wayne-teipen-episode-55518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:528f9aa1e4b0b691508f41b4

It was my pleasure to chat with American pipe maker Wayne Teipen for episode 55. Wayne is a meticulous pipe maker and great guy, but that's not all. There's that Smokey the Bear story, too. Enjoy!

]]>Olie Sylvesterfalseolie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)It was my pleasure to chat with American pipe maker Wayne Teipen for episode 55. Wayne is a meticulous pipe maker and great guy, but that's not all. There's that Smokey the Bear story, too. Enjoy!It was my pleasure to chat with American pipe maker Wayne Teipen for episode 55. Wayne is a meticulous pipe maker and great guy, but that's not all. There's that Smokey the Bear story, too. Enjoy!smoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsGio · episode 54Fri, 08 Nov 2013 23:26:58 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2013/11/8/gio-episode-54518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:527d734fe4b0a82a7692592a

It was my pleasure to chat with the very talented Canadian Carver you may already know simply as Gio. If you don't know Gio, you soon will. I suggest you get your hands on a Gio pipe sooner rather than later. Beautiful work here, no two ways about it. Gio is an incredibly nice guy with an eye for beauty and hands capable of bringing those beautiful pipe ideas, thankfully within reach. I hope you enjoy! 

 

]]>Olie Sylvesterfalseolie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)It was my pleasure to chat with the very talented Canadian Carver you may already know simply as Gio. If you don't know Gio, you soon will. I suggest you get your hands on a Gio pipe sooner rather than later. Beautiful work here, no two ways about it. Gio is an incredibly nice guy with an eye for beauty and hands capable of bringing those beautiful pipe ideas, thankfully within reach. I hope you enjoy!   It was my pleasure to chat with the very talented Canadian Carver you may already know simply as Gio. If you don't know Gio, you soon will. I suggest you get your hands on a Gio pipe sooner rather than later. Beautiful work here, no two ways about it. Gio is an incredibly nice guy with an eye for beauty and hands capable of bringing those beautiful pipe ideas, thankfully within reach. I hope you enjoy!   smoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsNapier survey · episode 53Thu, 03 Oct 2013 13:25:23 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2013/10/3/napier-survey-episode-53518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:524d7052e4b09f24d10788b1

A timely survey is included in this podcast. Do me a favor and help out some graphic design students at Napier University in Scotland. They want you to answer a few questions about pipe smoking. Take a listen and send in your answers asap. Survey ends Oct. 6, 2013 so hurry!

]]>Olie Sylvesterfalseolie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)A timely survey is included in this podcast. Do me a favor and help out some graphic design students at Napier University in Scotland. They want you to answer a few questions about pipe smoking. Take a listen and send in your answers asap. Survey ends Oct. 6, 2013 so hurry!A timely survey is included in this podcast. Do me a favor and help out some graphic design students at Napier University in Scotland. They want you to answer a few questions about pipe smoking. Take a listen and send in your answers asap. Survey ends Oct. 6, 2013 so hurry!smoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsChris Morgan · episode 52Fri, 27 Sep 2013 23:09:04 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2013/9/27/chris-morgan-episode-52518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:5246101de4b0b4dd6e2280ca

It was my pleasure to chat with the very talented American pipe carver Mr. Chris Morgan for episode 52. With an artist's mind and a serious drive it's always interesting to see what Chris will come up with next. I hope you enjoy. 

]]>Olie Sylvesterfalseolie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)It was my pleasure to chat with the very talented American pipe carver Mr. Chris Morgan for episode 52. With an artist's mind and a serious drive it's always interesting to see what Chris will come up with next. I hope you enjoy. It was my pleasure to chat with the very talented American pipe carver Mr. Chris Morgan for episode 52. With an artist's mind and a serious drive it's always interesting to see what Chris will come up with next. I hope you enjoy. smoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsBriar Bird · episode 51Thu, 05 Sep 2013 00:48:30 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2013/9/4/briar-bird-episode-51518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:5227d507e4b03f96f1b5adae

For episode 51, it was my pleasure to chat with Jason Cochey, the man behind Briar Bird pipes. I've been following Briar Bird pipes for some time on Instagram, so it was nice to finally chat with the man producing these nice pieces. I hope you enjoy.

]]>Olie Sylvesterfalseolie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)For episode 51, it was my pleasure to chat with Jason Cochey, the man behind Briar Bird pipes. I've been following Briar Bird pipes for some time on Instagram, so it was nice to finally chat with the man producing these nice pieces. I hope you enjoy.For episode 51, it was my pleasure to chat with Jason Cochey, the man behind Briar Bird pipes. I've been following Briar Bird pipes for some time on Instagram, so it was nice to finally chat with the man producing these nice pieces. I hope you enjoy.smoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsMike Lancaster of TPC · episode 50Wed, 28 Aug 2013 00:23:03 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2013/8/27/mike-lancaster-of-tpc-episode-50518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:521d3eaee4b0d6818a0801ac

It was my pleasure to chat with Mike Lancaster, the man behind TobaccoPipeCollectors.com aka TPC. Mike has a passion for spreading the word about "indie carvers" as he affectionately calls the group. Learn more about how Mike is engaging the pipe community at large and how you can get in on what's going on at TPC by listening to this podcast. I hope you enjoy! 

 

]]>Olie Sylvesterfalseolie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)It was my pleasure to chat with Mike Lancaster, the man behind TobaccoPipeCollectors.com aka TPC. Mike has a passion for spreading the word about "indie carvers" as he affectionately calls the group. Learn more about how Mike is engaging the pipe community at large and how you can get in on what's going on at TPC by listening to this podcast. I hope you enjoy!   It was my pleasure to chat with Mike Lancaster, the man behind TobaccoPipeCollectors.com aka TPC. Mike has a passion for spreading the word about "indie carvers" as he affectionately calls the group. Learn more about how Mike is engaging the pipe community at large and how you can get in on what's going on at TPC by listening to this podcast. I hope you enjoy!   smoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsLuca Di Piazza • Episode 49Sun, 30 Jun 2013 18:36:34 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2013/6/30/luca-di-piazza-episode-49518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:51d07abfe4b04f3aa85be22e

I finally catch up with long time pal Luca of Neatpipes.com fame. I've been wanting this podcast for a long time. I'm very pleased to finally bring you this chat with an incredibly important person in the pipe world who also happens to be a genuinely interesting and nice guy. I hope you enjoy! 

]]>Olie Sylvester, Oompaul.comLuca Di Piazza · Episode 49I finally catch up with long time pal Luca of Neatpipes.com fame. I've been wanting this podcast for a long time. I'm very pleased to finally bring you this chat with an incredibly important person in the pipe world who also happens to be a genuinely interesting and nice guy. I hope you enjoy! false00:44:22olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)smoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsGrant Batson • episode 48Thu, 02 May 2013 22:48:28 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2013/5/2/grant-batson-episode-48.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e64210

It was my pleasure to chat with the incredibly talented American carver Mr. Grant Batson. Grant has a keen artistic eye that really sets him apart and it was a lot of fun talking shop and ideas, not to mention road kill vittles with Mr. Batson. I hope you enjoy.

Grant Batson

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noIt was my pleasure to chat with the incredibly talented American carver Mr. Grant Batson. Grant has a keen artistic eye that really sets him apart and it was a lot of fun talking shop and ideas, not to mention road kill vittles with Mr. Batson. I hope you enjoy. Grant BatsonOlie SylvesterIt was my pleasure to chat with the incredibly talented American carver Mr. Grant Batson. Grant has a keen artistic eye that really sets him apart and it was a lot of fun talking shop and ideas, not to mention road kill vittles with Mr. Batson. I hope you enjoy. Grant Batsonsmoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsDustin Babitzke • episode 47Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:04:30 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2013/4/27/dustin-babitzke-episode-47.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e6420e

It was my pleasure to chat with collector extraordinaire Mr. Dustin Babitzke. I've seen portions of Dustin's collections at shows, but never got to chat to him about them. I had a great time picking his brain about his love of collecting pipes. If you look closely in this pic, not only will you see Dustin holding a pipe by one of his favorite carvers, the amazing Stephen Downie, but on the shelf in the background, you'll see one of my creations, Flora Cambriana 1. I hope you enjoy the podcast!

Dustin Babitzke

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noIt was my pleasure to chat with collector extraordinaire Mr. Dustin Babitzke. I've seen portions of Dustin's collections at shows, but never got to chat to him about them. I had a great time picking his brain about his love of collecting pipes. If you look closely in this pic, not only will you see Dustin holding a pipe by one of his favorite carvers, the amazing Stephen Downie, but on the shelf in the background, you'll see one of my creations, Flora Cambriana 1. I hope you enjoy the podcast!Dustin BabitzkeOlie SylvesterIt was my pleasure to chat with collector extraordinaire Mr. Dustin Babitzke. I've seen portions of Dustin's collections at shows, but never got to chat to him about them. I had a great time picking his brain about his love of collecting pipes. If you look closely in this pic, not only will you see Dustin holding a pipe by one of his favorite carvers, the amazing Stephen Downie, but on the shelf in the background, you'll see one of my creations, Flora Cambriana 1. I hope you enjoy the podcast!Dustin Babitzkesmoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsAdam Remington • episode 46Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:07:45 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2013/4/16/adam-remington-episode-46.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e6420d

It was my pleasure to chat with American phenom carver Adam Remington. Watch this guy, if you can. The trajectory is stellar. If you can acquire one of his works, I would highly recommend you do it sooner rather than later. Listen to my chat with Adam and get to know the incredible talent behind one of the brightest new stars in the pipe world.

Adam Remington

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noIt was my pleasure to chat with American phenom carver Adam Remington. Watch this guy, if you can. The trajectory is stellar. If you can acquire one of his works, I would highly recommend you do it sooner rather than later. Listen to my chat with Adam and get to know the incredible talent behind one of the brightest new stars in the pipe world. Adam RemingtonOlie SylvesterIt was my pleasure to chat with American phenom carver Adam Remington. Watch this guy, if you can. The trajectory is stellar. If you can acquire one of his works, I would highly recommend you do it sooner rather than later. Listen to my chat with Adam and get to know the incredible talent behind one of the brightest new stars in the pipe world. Adam Remingtonsmoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsTyler Beard • episode 45Sun, 07 Apr 2013 12:56:05 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2013/4/7/tyler-beard-episode-45.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e6420c

It was my pleasure to chat with American carver and founder of pipe maker's forum, Mr. Tyler Beard for episode 45. Not only has Tyler been incredibly influential over the years through his helping others via pipe maker's forum, but his work alone has also influenced many a budding carver. Listen to Tyler's beginnings, find out about his new move and change in careers, and other stuff I never ever knew about this really nice and talented American carver. I hope you enjoy!

Tyler Beard

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noIt was my pleasure to chat with American carver and founder of pipe maker's forum, Mr. Tyler Beard for episode 45. Not only has Tyler been incredibly influential over the years through his helping others via pipe maker's forum, but his work alone has also influenced many a budding carver. Listen to Tyler's beginnings, find out about his new move and change in careers, and other stuff I never ever knew about this really nice and talented American carver. I hope you enjoy! Tyler BeardOlie SylvesterIt was my pleasure to chat with American carver and founder of pipe maker's forum, Mr. Tyler Beard for episode 45. Not only has Tyler been incredibly influential over the years through his helping others via pipe maker's forum, but his work alone has also influenced many a budding carver. Listen to Tyler's beginnings, find out about his new move and change in careers, and other stuff I never ever knew about this really nice and talented American carver. I hope you enjoy! Tyler Beardsmoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsKevin Godbee • episode 44Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:20:42 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2013/3/7/kevin-godbee-episode-44.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e6420b

On January 23rd, 2013 it was my pleasure to chat with the founder of Pipesmagazine.com, Mr. Kevin Godbee. I think you'll find this to be a very interesting behind the scenes glimpse into the mind of a guy who is truly excited about the various ways a pipe smoker can be entertained and catered to through digital media. Kevin's doing some great stuff and I hope you'll support his endeavors, especially after listening to the podcast.

Kevin mentions the NPR interview which can be found by clicking here. As well as an interview with Michael Gladis from Mad Men which you can find by clicking here.

Kevin Godbee

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noOn January 23rd, 2013 it was my pleasure to chat with the founder of Pipesmagazine.com, Mr. Kevin Godbee. I think you'll find this to be a very interesting behind the scenes glimpse into the mind of a guy who is truly excited about the various ways a pipe smoker can be entertained and catered to through digital media. Kevin's doing some great stuff and I hope you'll support his endeavors, especially after listening to the podcast. Kevin mentions the NPR interview which can be found by clicking here. As well as an interview with Michael Gladis from Mad Men which you can find by clicking here. Kevin GodbeeOlie SylvesterOn January 23rd, 2013 it was my pleasure to chat with the founder of Pipesmagazine.com, Mr. Kevin Godbee. I think you'll find this to be a very interesting behind the scenes glimpse into the mind of a guy who is truly excited about the various ways a pipe smoker can be entertained and catered to through digital media. Kevin's doing some great stuff and I hope you'll support his endeavors, especially after listening to the podcast. Kevin mentions the NPR interview which can be found by clicking here. As well as an interview with Michael Gladis from Mad Men which you can find by clicking here. Kevin Godbeesmoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsJohn O. • Episode 43Mon, 11 Feb 2013 01:12:41 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2013/2/10/john-o-episode-43.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e6420a

For epsisode 43, I bring to you a chat with a pal of mine, Mr. John O. who is a moderator over at Pipesmokers2 on Yahoo. Take a listen and you'll hear why I think this board is one of the more unique ones to check out. I hope you enjoy!

JohnO

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noFor epsisode 43, I bring to you a chat with a pal of mine, Mr. John O. who is a moderator over at Pipesmokers2 on Yahoo. Take a listen and you'll hear why I think this board is one of the more unique ones to check out. I hope you enjoy! JohnOOlie SylvesterFor epsisode 43, I bring to you a chat with a pal of mine, Mr. John O. who is a moderator over at Pipesmokers2 on Yahoo. Take a listen and you'll hear why I think this board is one of the more unique ones to check out. I hope you enjoy! JohnOsmoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsBrian Levine • Episode 42Thu, 17 Jan 2013 02:22:40 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2013/1/16/brian-levine-episode-42.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e64209

For episode 42 it was my pleasure to chat with Brian Levine, the host of Pipesmagazine.com's Radio Show. To say that Brian's history with pipes and tobacco is informed and extensive is a great understatement. From his jobs with Dunhill, Stokkebye, Smokingpipes.com, Brigham and more, Brian's immersion experience in the working world of pipes and tobacco is fascinating. Oh, and he has the largest collection of Disney pipes on the planet. Listen, enjoy and then go check out his radio show at Pipesmagazine.com, not least of which because you'll hear him interview yours truly for this Thursday's edition (1/17/13.)

Brian Levine

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noFor episode 42 it was my pleasure to chat with Brian Levine, the host of Pipesmagazine.com's Radio Show. To say that Brian's history with pipes and tobacco is informed and extensive is a great understatement. From his jobs with Dunhill, Stokkebye, Smokingpipes.com, Brigham and more, Brian's immersion experience in the working world of pipes and tobacco is fascinating. Oh, and he has the largest collection of Disney pipes on the planet. Listen, enjoy and then go check out his radio show at Pipesmagazine.com, not least of which because you'll hear him interview yours truly for this Thursday's edition (1/17/13.) Brian LevineOlie SylvesterFor episode 42 it was my pleasure to chat with Brian Levine, the host of Pipesmagazine.com's Radio Show. To say that Brian's history with pipes and tobacco is informed and extensive is a great understatement. From his jobs with Dunhill, Stokkebye, Smokingpipes.com, Brigham and more, Brian's immersion experience in the working world of pipes and tobacco is fascinating. Oh, and he has the largest collection of Disney pipes on the planet. Listen, enjoy and then go check out his radio show at Pipesmagazine.com, not least of which because you'll hear him interview yours truly for this Thursday's edition (1/17/13.) Brian Levinesmoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsStephen Downie • Episode 41Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:03:28 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2012/12/20/stephen-downie-episode-41.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e64207

It was a real treat to finally chat with the amazingly talented Canadian carver Stephen Downie. Take a gander at his incredible work at www.downiepipes.com while listening to the podcast. I hope you enjoy!

Stephen Downie

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noIt was a real treat to finally chat with the amazingly talented Canadian carver Stephen Downie. Take a gander at his incredible work at www.downiepipes.com while listening to the podcast. I hope you enjoy! Stephen DownieOlie SylvesterIt was a real treat to finally chat with the amazingly talented Canadian carver Stephen Downie. Take a gander at his incredible work at www.downiepipes.com while listening to the podcast. I hope you enjoy! Stephen Downiesmoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsJoe Case • Episode 40Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:12:26 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2012/11/19/joe-case-episode-40.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e64205American pipe carver from Nashville Tennessee, Mr. Joe Case. It was a pleasure getting to chat with this relatively new pipe carver that is really burning it up. Joe's work has a wonderfully rugged and solid feel that I think you'll really enjoy. Take a listen and go grab a Joe Case pipe for yourself!

Joe Case

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noAmerican pipe carver from Nashville Tennessee, Mr. Joe Case. It was a pleasure getting to chat with this relatively new pipe carver that is really burning it up. Joe's work has a wonderfully rugged and solid feel that I think you'll really enjoy. Take a listen and go grab a Joe Case pipe for yourself! Joe CaseOlie SylvesterAmerican pipe carver from Nashville Tennessee, Mr. Joe Case. It was a pleasure getting to chat with this relatively new pipe carver that is really burning it up. Joe's work has a wonderfully rugged and solid feel that I think you'll really enjoy. Take a listen and go grab a Joe Case pipe for yourself! Joe Casesmoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsEpisode 39 • GKCPC Carving Contest!Sun, 10 Jun 2012 20:54:24 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2012/6/10/episode-39-gkcpc-carving-contest.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e64204Every year the Greater Kansas City Pipe Club has a carving contest for American carvers. This image shows the winners from 2010. This year's shape will be the bulldog. Listen to the podcast and hear all about it from the guy who started the whole contest, Mr. Quinton Wells. Then, if you're a carver in North America, hurry up and register and send in your entry! The deadline is fast approaching! Then come to the KC show June 23rd and 24th and enjoy all the fun!

GKCPC carving contest

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noEvery year the Greater Kansas City Pipe Club has a carving contest for American carvers. This image shows the winners from 2010. This year's shape will be the bulldog. Listen to the podcast and hear all about it from the guy who started the whole contest, Mr. Quinton Wells. Then, if you're a carver in North America, hurry up and register and send in your entry! The deadline is fast approaching! Then come to the KC show June 23rd and 24th and enjoy all the fun! GKCPC carving contestOlie SylvesterEvery year the Greater Kansas City Pipe Club has a carving contest for American carvers. This image shows the winners from 2010. This year's shape will be the bulldog. Listen to the podcast and hear all about it from the guy who started the whole contest, Mr. Quinton Wells. Then, if you're a carver in North America, hurry up and register and send in your entry! The deadline is fast approaching! Then come to the KC show June 23rd and 24th and enjoy all the fun! GKCPC carving contestsmoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsEpisode 38 • Chicago Show 2012Sun, 03 Jun 2012 00:42:26 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2012/6/2/episode-38-chicago-show-2012.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e64203The Chicago show is always a good time. Take a listen and get a glimpse of why this event (and the other great shows) are such a big deal to our community.

Chicago Show 2012

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noThe Chicago show is always a good time. Take a listen and get a glimpse of why this event (and the other great shows) are such a big deal to our community. Chicago Show 2012Olie SylvesterThe Chicago show is always a good time. Take a listen and get a glimpse of why this event (and the other great shows) are such a big deal to our community. Chicago Show 2012smoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsEpisode 37 • Chris AskwithThu, 26 Apr 2012 00:04:31 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2012/4/25/episode-37-chris-askwith.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e64202Young Gun from across the pond Chris Askwith is spreading magic with each and every pipe. Already Chris has a sincere and serious following. If you're not one of those with an Askwith in your collection or rotation, I hope you'll rectify that situation pronto.

Chris Askwith

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noYoung Gun from across the pond Chris Askwith is spreading magic with each and every pipe. Already Chris has a sincere and serious following. If you're not one of those with an Askwith in your collection or rotation, I hope you'll rectify that situation pronto. Chris AskwithOlie SylvesterYoung Gun from across the pond Chris Askwith is spreading magic with each and every pipe. Already Chris has a sincere and serious following. If you're not one of those with an Askwith in your collection or rotation, I hope you'll rectify that situation pronto. Chris Askwithsmoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsEpisode 36 • Bob BeltrandiFri, 17 Feb 2012 15:03:54 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2012/2/17/episode-36-bob-beltrandi.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e64201I met Bob in CT while I was on a press check for work. We landed on the topic of pipes and he mentioned that he used to work in the tobacco fields as a kid. Take a listen to the ins and outs of this really interesting peek into an industry we're all tied to.

Bob Beltrandi

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noI met Bob in CT while I was on a press check for work. We landed on the topic of pipes and he mentioned that he used to work in the tobacco fields as a kid. Take a listen to the ins and outs of this really interesting peek into an industry we're all tied to. Bob BeltrandiOlie SylvesterI met Bob in CT while I was on a press check for work. We landed on the topic of pipes and he mentioned that he used to work in the tobacco fields as a kid. Take a listen to the ins and outs of this really interesting peek into an industry we're all tied to. Bob Beltrandismoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsEpisode 35 • Steve LiskeyFri, 16 Dec 2011 12:45:33 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2011/12/16/episode-35-steve-liskey.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e64200I own a Steve Liskey pipe and love it. Bottom line: you should too. Steve is a great guy that makes an exceptional pipe. Add one of his pipes to your regular rotation and you'll be coming back for more. Guaranteed.

Steve Liskey

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noI own a Steve Liskey pipe and love it. Bottom line: you should too. Steve is a great guy that makes an exceptional pipe. Add one of his pipes to your regular rotation and you'll be coming back for more. Guaranteed. Steve LiskeyOlie SylvesterI own a Steve Liskey pipe and love it. Bottom line: you should too. Steve is a great guy that makes an exceptional pipe. Add one of his pipes to your regular rotation and you'll be coming back for more. Guaranteed. Steve Liskeysmoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsEpisode 34 • Steve MorrisetteSun, 04 Dec 2011 14:34:11 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2011/12/4/episode-34-steve-morrisette.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641feIt was my pleasure to chat with American carver Steve Morrisette. Steve's work is beautiful and precise. Steve has an exacting artistic eye that yields some real stunners.

Steve Morrisette

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noIt was my pleasure to chat with American carver Steve Morrisette. Steve's work is beautiful and precise. Steve has an exacting artistic eye that yields some real stunners. Steve MorrisetteOlie SylvesterIt was my pleasure to chat with American carver Steve Morrisette. Steve's work is beautiful and precise. Steve has an exacting artistic eye that yields some real stunners. Steve Morrisettesmoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsEpisode 33 • Pipe spotting!Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:33:20 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2011/11/18/episode-33-pipe-spotting.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641fcWhere have you spotted a pipe lately? Listen and I'll tell you of some pipe spottings of my own, then join the conversation.

 

 

Pipe spotting!

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noWhere have you spotted a pipe lately? Listen and I'll tell you of some pipe spottings of my own, then join the conversation.     Pipe spotting!Olie SylvesterWhere have you spotted a pipe lately? Listen and I'll tell you of some pipe spottings of my own, then join the conversation.     Pipe spotting!smoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsEpisode 32 • Pipes and Cigars!Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:01:31 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2011/11/11/episode-32-pipes-and-cigars.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641fbDo you smoke pipes and cigars? Why or why not? Let's start the discussion and continue it with your call ins and emails. Hey, we even give a quick call to check in with Mr. Scott Bendett with PipesandCigars.com. You can see his site here.
Click here to listen or listen at your leisure by subscribing in iTunes.

Pipes and Cigars!

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noDo you smoke pipes and cigars? Why or why not? Let's start the discussion and continue it with your call ins and emails. Hey, we even give a quick call to check in with Mr. Scott Bendett with PipesandCigars.com. You can see his site here. Click here to listen or listen at your leisure by subscribing in iTunes. Pipes and Cigars!Olie SylvesterDo you smoke pipes and cigars? Why or why not? Let's start the discussion and continue it with your call ins and emails. Hey, we even give a quick call to check in with Mr. Scott Bendett with PipesandCigars.com. You can see his site here. Click here to listen or listen at your leisure by subscribing in iTunes. Pipes and Cigars!smoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsEpisode 31 • Briar BluesSat, 05 Nov 2011 00:50:48 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2011/11/4/episode-31-briar-blues.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641fa

Briar Blues

Dear listeners, you span the globe and check in regularly and that's a wonderful thing. It's now time to engage. You, yes you. Listen to the upcoming changes and exciting things happening with my revamped and more frequent podcasts! You're going to love what you hear. Hey, we even give a quick call to check in with Mike at Briar Blues. You can see his site here.
Click here to listen or listen at your leisure by subscribing in iTunes.

Episode 31 • Briar Blues

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noBriar Blues Dear listeners, you span the globe and check in regularly and that's a wonderful thing. It's now time to engage. You, yes you. Listen to the upcoming changes and exciting things happening with my revamped and more frequent podcasts! You're going to love what you hear. Hey, we even give a quick call to check in with Mike at Briar Blues. You can see his site here. Click here to listen or listen at your leisure by subscribing in iTunes. Episode 31 • Briar BluesOlie SylvesterBriar Blues Dear listeners, you span the globe and check in regularly and that's a wonderful thing. It's now time to engage. You, yes you. Listen to the upcoming changes and exciting things happening with my revamped and more frequent podcasts! You're going to love what you hear. Hey, we even give a quick call to check in with Mike at Briar Blues. You can see his site here. Click here to listen or listen at your leisure by subscribing in iTunes. Episode 31 • Briar Bluessmoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsEpisode 30 • Todd JohnsonSat, 05 Nov 2011 00:23:15 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2011/11/4/episode-30-todd-johnson.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641f9

Todd Johnson: Great American carver Todd Johnson is a force of nature. With amazing visionary talent and a unrelenting insistance to coax the ultimate from each block, the more you know about this master carver, the more you will understand why his work is so sought after around the globe. Take a listen to this chat we had in his studio back on July 12, 2010 and view more of his amazing work here.

Episode 30 • Todd Johnson

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noTodd Johnson: Great American carver Todd Johnson is a force of nature. With amazing visionary talent and a unrelenting insistance to coax the ultimate from each block, the more you know about this master carver, the more you will understand why his work is so sought after around the globe. Take a listen to this chat we had in his studio back on July 12, 2010 and view more of his amazing work here. Episode 30 • Todd JohnsonOlie SylvesterTodd Johnson: Great American carver Todd Johnson is a force of nature. With amazing visionary talent and a unrelenting insistance to coax the ultimate from each block, the more you know about this master carver, the more you will understand why his work is so sought after around the globe. Take a listen to this chat we had in his studio back on July 12, 2010 and view more of his amazing work here. Episode 30 • Todd Johnsonsmoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsEpisode 29 • Bruce WeaverFri, 15 Jul 2011 17:37:12 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2011/7/15/episode-29-bruce-weaver.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641f8Bruce Weaver: With blasts beyond compare and a heart of gold, this man has everyone's attention. Listen to the great chat I had with my buddy Bruce and check out his pipes today at http://www.baweaverpipes.com

Bruce Weaver

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noBruce Weaver: With blasts beyond compare and a heart of gold, this man has everyone's attention. Listen to the great chat I had with my buddy Bruce and check out his pipes today at http://www.baweaverpipes.com Bruce WeaverOlie SylvesterBruce Weaver: With blasts beyond compare and a heart of gold, this man has everyone's attention. Listen to the great chat I had with my buddy Bruce and check out his pipes today at http://www.baweaverpipes.com Bruce Weaversmoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsEpisode 28 • Keith MooreTue, 11 Jan 2011 18:12:00 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2013/6/30/episode-28-keith-moore518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:51d066ffe4b0ab0e18120375Keith Moore: legendary pipe salesman who also happens to be an amazing singer / songwriter talks about the pipe world 10 years ago vs. now. Keith has great insight into collecting and appreciating pipes.

  

]]>Olie Sylvester, OomPaul.comAn interview with Keith Moore.Keith Moore: legendary pipe salesman who also happens to be an amazing singer / songwriter talks about the pipe world 10 years ago vs. now. Keith has great insight into collecting and appreciating pipes.falseolie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)smoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsEpisode 27 • Vernon VigSat, 13 Nov 2010 15:37:14 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2010/11/13/episode-27-vernon-vig.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641f6On June 3rd 2010 it was my pleasure to chat with Mr. Vernon Vig, current president of the UPCA (United Pipe Clubs of America.) Vernon is a long time pipe smoking advocate who has been very successful carrying the torch for our hobby. Listen to the podcast and find out how you too can make a big difference.

VernonVigg

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noOn June 3rd 2010 it was my pleasure to chat with Mr. Vernon Vig, current president of the UPCA (United Pipe Clubs of America.) Vernon is a long time pipe smoking advocate who has been very successful carrying the torch for our hobby. Listen to the podcast and find out how you too can make a big difference. VernonViggOlie SylvesterOn June 3rd 2010 it was my pleasure to chat with Mr. Vernon Vig, current president of the UPCA (United Pipe Clubs of America.) Vernon is a long time pipe smoking advocate who has been very successful carrying the torch for our hobby. Listen to the podcast and find out how you too can make a big difference. VernonViggsmoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsEpisode 26 • Kurt HuhnThu, 30 Sep 2010 01:32:04 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2010/9/29/episode-26-kurt-huhn.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641f5On May 28, 2010, it was my pleasure to chat with Kurt Huhn, the man behind Pipemakersforum.com where you can learn just about everything there is to know about pipes. Please also check out pipecrafter.com where you can find some of Kurt's beautiful handcrafted pipes. Take a listen to the podcast and hear what Kurt has to say about the forum, as well as his own handmade gems!

Kurt Huhn

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noOn May 28, 2010, it was my pleasure to chat with Kurt Huhn, the man behind Pipemakersforum.com where you can learn just about everything there is to know about pipes. Please also check out pipecrafter.com where you can find some of Kurt's beautiful handcrafted pipes. Take a listen to the podcast and hear what Kurt has to say about the forum, as well as his own handmade gems! Kurt HuhnOlie SylvesterOn May 28, 2010, it was my pleasure to chat with Kurt Huhn, the man behind Pipemakersforum.com where you can learn just about everything there is to know about pipes. Please also check out pipecrafter.com where you can find some of Kurt's beautiful handcrafted pipes. Take a listen to the podcast and hear what Kurt has to say about the forum, as well as his own handmade gems! Kurt Huhnsmoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsSteve Monjure • Episode 25Sun, 29 Aug 2010 01:50:49 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2010/8/28/steve-monjure-episode-25.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641f4A Monjure International trunk show was one of the first times I saw so many amazing high grade pipes in one place. It's always a treat to see what Steve Monjure has to offer either at a  trunk show or at a pipe show. You can even order from him through his website. The customer service you will receive is of the highest caliber. Steve is a great guy with a great product. Take a listen to this podcast to hear all about how Steve got started, insight into the industry, some funny stories, and a lot more. I hope you enjoy!

Steve_Monjure

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noA Monjure International trunk show was one of the first times I saw so many amazing high grade pipes in one place. It's always a treat to see what Steve Monjure has to offer either at a  trunk show or at a pipe show. You can even order from him through his website. The customer service you will receive is of the highest caliber. Steve is a great guy with a great product. Take a listen to this podcast to hear all about how Steve got started, insight into the industry, some funny stories, and a lot more. I hope you enjoy! Steve_MonjureOlie SylvesterA Monjure International trunk show was one of the first times I saw so many amazing high grade pipes in one place. It's always a treat to see what Steve Monjure has to offer either at a  trunk show or at a pipe show. You can even order from him through his website. The customer service you will receive is of the highest caliber. Steve is a great guy with a great product. Take a listen to this podcast to hear all about how Steve got started, insight into the industry, some funny stories, and a lot more. I hope you enjoy! Steve_Monjuresmoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsRaymond Lykins • Episode 24Sat, 17 Jul 2010 15:24:14 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2010/7/17/raymond-lykins-episode-24.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641f3On June 21, 2010, I enjoyed a chat with Mr. Raymond Lykins, the current PUCA National slow smoking champ. Incredibly, this was Mr. Lykins first Chicago show where he entered and took it all! He's no stranger to slow smoking though, listen to the podcast to find out more. I hope you enjoy!

Raymond_Lykins.mp3

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noOn June 21, 2010, I enjoyed a chat with Mr. Raymond Lykins, the current PUCA National slow smoking champ. Incredibly, this was Mr. Lykins first Chicago show where he entered and took it all! He's no stranger to slow smoking though, listen to the podcast to find out more. I hope you enjoy! Raymond_Lykins.mp3Olie SylvesterOn June 21, 2010, I enjoyed a chat with Mr. Raymond Lykins, the current PUCA National slow smoking champ. Incredibly, this was Mr. Lykins first Chicago show where he entered and took it all! He's no stranger to slow smoking though, listen to the podcast to find out more. I hope you enjoy! Raymond_Lykins.mp3smoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsJ. T. Cooke • Episode 23Wed, 16 Jun 2010 22:24:01 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2010/6/16/j-t-cooke-episode-23.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641f2© S.E. ThileOn February 6, 2009 I had the pleasure to chat with American pipe carver extraordinaire, J.T. Cooke. Known for his amazing blasts and unforgettable pipes, this podcast will give you a glimpse into the man behind the magic. I hope you enjoy!

JTCooke

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)no© S.E. ThileOn February 6, 2009 I had the pleasure to chat with American pipe carver extraordinaire, J.T. Cooke. Known for his amazing blasts and unforgettable pipes, this podcast will give you a glimpse into the man behind the magic. I hope you enjoy! JTCookeOlie Sylvester© S.E. ThileOn February 6, 2009 I had the pleasure to chat with American pipe carver extraordinaire, J.T. Cooke. Known for his amazing blasts and unforgettable pipes, this podcast will give you a glimpse into the man behind the magic. I hope you enjoy! JTCookesmoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsAlex Florov • Episode 22Thu, 27 May 2010 00:01:19 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2010/5/26/alex-florov-episode-22.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641f1Back in December 2008, I had a chat with Alex Florov. I first saw Alex as he helped out with a pipe making course at the Chicago show. He had a really interesting petite pipe and was full of great advice. Find out more about that pipe, his artistry and much more by listening to the podcast!

AlexFlorov

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noBack in December 2008, I had a chat with Alex Florov. I first saw Alex as he helped out with a pipe making course at the Chicago show. He had a really interesting petite pipe and was full of great advice. Find out more about that pipe, his artistry and much more by listening to the podcast! AlexFlorovOlie SylvesterBack in December 2008, I had a chat with Alex Florov. I first saw Alex as he helped out with a pipe making course at the Chicago show. He had a really interesting petite pipe and was full of great advice. Find out more about that pipe, his artistry and much more by listening to the podcast! AlexFlorovsmoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsJody Davis • Episode 21Mon, 17 May 2010 23:11:41 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2010/5/17/jody-davis-episode-21.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641f0Back in early 2009, I was fortunate enough to chat with one of our great American pipe carvers, Jody Davis. My apologies for the hiatus as some information is dated, but no less wonderful is listening to this incredibly kind, multi-talented fellow talk about his beginnings, ideas and inspirations. Jody has influenced many great carvers over the years. I hope you enjoy!

Episode 21 • Jody Davis

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noBack in early 2009, I was fortunate enough to chat with one of our great American pipe carvers, Jody Davis. My apologies for the hiatus as some information is dated, but no less wonderful is listening to this incredibly kind, multi-talented fellow talk about his beginnings, ideas and inspirations. Jody has influenced many great carvers over the years. I hope you enjoy! Episode 21 • Jody DavisOlie SylvesterBack in early 2009, I was fortunate enough to chat with one of our great American pipe carvers, Jody Davis. My apologies for the hiatus as some information is dated, but no less wonderful is listening to this incredibly kind, multi-talented fellow talk about his beginnings, ideas and inspirations. Jody has influenced many great carvers over the years. I hope you enjoy! Episode 21 • Jody Davissmoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsJeff Gracik • Episode 20Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:13:24 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2010/2/11/jeff-gracik-episode-20.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641efIn early 2009 I had the pleasure to chat with one of America's top carvers, Jeff Gracik of J. Alan Pipes. A really nice guy with some unique vision for high end pipes, Jeff is one to watch. Listen to the podcast, then check out his site at jalanpipes.com.

Jeff Gracik

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noIn early 2009 I had the pleasure to chat with one of America's top carvers, Jeff Gracik of J. Alan Pipes. A really nice guy with some unique vision for high end pipes, Jeff is one to watch. Listen to the podcast, then check out his site at jalanpipes.com. Jeff GracikOlie SylvesterIn early 2009 I had the pleasure to chat with one of America's top carvers, Jeff Gracik of J. Alan Pipes. A really nice guy with some unique vision for high end pipes, Jeff is one to watch. Listen to the podcast, then check out his site at jalanpipes.com. Jeff Graciksmoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsChat with Santa on Christmas Eve 2009Thu, 24 Dec 2009 19:52:00 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2009/12/24/chat-with-santa-on-christmas-eve-2009.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641eeTake a listen to the chat I had with one of the most famous pipe smokers ever, Santa! A sincere Merry Christmas from our house to yours!

- Olie

A Chat with Santa

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noTake a listen to the chat I had with one of the most famous pipe smokers ever, Santa! A sincere Merry Christmas from our house to yours! - Olie A Chat with SantaOlie SylvesterTake a listen to the chat I had with one of the most famous pipe smokers ever, Santa! A sincere Merry Christmas from our house to yours! - Olie A Chat with Santasmoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsThe Radice family podcast is here! Episode 19Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:44:36 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2009/12/14/the-radice-family-podcast-is-here-episode-19.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641edThe Radice family podcast is here!

Check out the pics below as you listen to the Radice podcast. You can listen to this podcast either directly on this site by clicking the link above, or in itunes. If possible, please subscribe to the podcast in iTunes (read "Important" message below for more info and links.) My wife Venessa and I were fortunate enough to take a trip to Italy in late April this year (2009.) While there, we took a train to Milan where none other than Luca (of Neatpipes.com fame) picked us up to take us to the Radice workshop. We sat down and had a chat with Father Luigi and sons Gianluca and Marzio. Luca was very gracious to be our interpreter for the day. After the interview the Radice's took us out to lunch at a wonderful spot. The pipes I saw while there were beyond words. It was really incredible to sit across the table from these great pipemakers. The hospitality while there was second to none. They were incredible hosts and a sheer delight to be with. Being able to walk slowly through the workshop and examine every square inch was such a treat. My Radice pipes mean even more to me now that I was able to get to know this wonderful family. I hope you feel the same after listening to this podcast. If you have yet to own a Radice pipe, there is no time like the present. Drop me a line about the Radice pipe you're getting next! I hope you enjoy the podcast!

GianlucaLuigi with 3 bowl pipe
Luca, Marzio and Olie

Luigi sketching

 

 

 

 

 

Marziosmoking nose pipeOlie art at Radice workshop

Venessa portraits of the Radice family

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Radice collection

 

 

 Amazing massive pipe

 

 

 

 

 

Incredible creations

 

 

unique drafting

twins 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Radice Podcast

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noThe Radice family podcast is here! Check out the pics below as you listen to the Radice podcast. You can listen to this podcast either directly on this site by clicking the link above, or in itunes. If possible, please subscribe to the podcast in iTunes (read "Important" message below for more info and links.) My wife Venessa and I were fortunate enough to take a trip to Italy in late April this year (2009.) While there, we took a train to Milan where none other than Luca (of Neatpipes.com fame) picked us up to take us to the Radice workshop. We sat down and had a chat with Father Luigi and sons Gianluca and Marzio. Luca was very gracious to be our interpreter for the day. After the interview the Radice's took us out to lunch at a wonderful spot. The pipes I saw while there were beyond words. It was really incredible to sit across the table from these great pipemakers. The hospitality while there was second to none. They were incredible hosts and a sheer delight to be with. Being able to walk slowly through the workshop and examine every square inch was such a treat. My Radice pipes mean even more to me now that I was able to get to know this wonderful family. I hope you feel the same after listening to this podcast. If you have yet to own a Radice pipe, there is no time like the present. Drop me a line about the Radice pipe you're getting next! I hope you enjoy the podcast! GianlucaLuigi with 3 bowl pipe Luca, Marzio and Olie Luigi sketching           Marziosmoking nose pipeOlie art at Radice workshop Venessa portraits of the Radice family               A Radice collection      Amazing massive pipe           Incredible creations     unique drafting twins                      Radice PodcastOlie SylvesterThe Radice family podcast is here! Check out the pics below as you listen to the Radice podcast. You can listen to this podcast either directly on this site by clicking the link above, or in itunes. If possible, please subscribe to the podcast in iTunes (read "Important" message below for more info and links.) My wife Venessa and I were fortunate enough to take a trip to Italy in late April this year (2009.) While there, we took a train to Milan where none other than Luca (of Neatpipes.com fame) picked us up to take us to the Radice workshop. We sat down and had a chat with Father Luigi and sons Gianluca and Marzio. Luca was very gracious to be our interpreter for the day. After the interview the Radice's took us out to lunch at a wonderful spot. The pipes I saw while there were beyond words. It was really incredible to sit across the table from these great pipemakers. The hospitality while there was second to none. They were incredible hosts and a sheer delight to be with. Being able to walk slowly through the workshop and examine every square inch was such a treat. My Radice pipes mean even more to me now that I was able to get to know this wonderful family. I hope you feel the same after listening to this podcast. If you have yet to own a Radice pipe, there is no time like the present. Drop me a line about the Radice pipe you're getting next! I hope you enjoy the podcast! GianlucaLuigi with 3 bowl pipe Luca, Marzio and Olie Luigi sketching           Marziosmoking nose pipeOlie art at Radice workshop Venessa portraits of the Radice family               A Radice collection      Amazing massive pipe           Incredible creations     unique drafting twins                      Radice Podcastsmoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsThe Chicagoland Pipe Show • Episode 18Sun, 30 Aug 2009 17:14:26 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2009/8/30/the-chicagoland-pipe-show-episode-18.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641deIt's been a while, but it is still worth listening to this great podcast. It's live and ready to download. It was great to see so many carvers and vendors. Seeing so many different styles and different degrees of artistry and craftsmanship is so interesting. Whether you were there or not, you'll have fun listening to our first podcast we're having to label "explicit" due to a few colorful words.

Chicagoland Pipe Show

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noIt's been a while, but it is still worth listening to this great podcast. It's live and ready to download. It was great to see so many carvers and vendors. Seeing so many different styles and different degrees of artistry and craftsmanship is so interesting. Whether you were there or not, you'll have fun listening to our first podcast we're having to label "explicit" due to a few colorful words. Chicagoland Pipe ShowOlie SylvesterIt's been a while, but it is still worth listening to this great podcast. It's live and ready to download. It was great to see so many carvers and vendors. Seeing so many different styles and different degrees of artistry and craftsmanship is so interesting. Whether you were there or not, you'll have fun listening to our first podcast we're having to label "explicit" due to a few colorful words. Chicagoland Pipe Showsmoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsGunnar Weber-Prada • Episode 17Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:22:00 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2009/3/27/gunnar-weber-prada-episode-17.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641dbI had a chat with Gunnar Weber-Prada, the very busy artist behind the beautiful pipes and many other items at www.totemstar.com. From modern pipe displays to pipe art shirts to the Icon pipe tamper, there's more than just beautiful hand made pipes at totemstar.com. 

Gunnar Weber-Prada

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noI had a chat with Gunnar Weber-Prada, the very busy artist behind the beautiful pipes and many other items at www.totemstar.com. From modern pipe displays to pipe art shirts to the Icon pipe tamper, there's more than just beautiful hand made pipes at totemstar.com.  Gunnar Weber-PradaOlie SylvesterI had a chat with Gunnar Weber-Prada, the very busy artist behind the beautiful pipes and many other items at www.totemstar.com. From modern pipe displays to pipe art shirts to the Icon pipe tamper, there's more than just beautiful hand made pipes at totemstar.com.  Gunnar Weber-Pradasmoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsJennifer Rinaldi • Episode 16Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:45:00 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2009/2/14/jennifer-rinaldi-episode-16.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641fdI had a chat with Jennifer Rinaldi, the woman behind the beautiful pipe stands at, jrinaldipipes.com. Jennifer's fine arts background finds yet another voice in these amazing works.

 

Jennifer Rinaldi

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noI had a chat with Jennifer Rinaldi, the woman behind the beautiful pipe stands at, jrinaldipipes.com. Jennifer's fine arts background finds yet another voice in these amazing works.   Jennifer RinaldiOlie SylvesterI had a chat with Jennifer Rinaldi, the woman behind the beautiful pipe stands at, jrinaldipipes.com. Jennifer's fine arts background finds yet another voice in these amazing works.   Jennifer Rinaldismoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsNeill Archer Roan • Episode 15Sun, 01 Feb 2009 16:50:00 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2009/2/1/neill-archer-roan-episode-15.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641dd© Neill Archer Roan. Used with permission.I had a chat with Neill Archer Roan of the blog, A Passion for Pipes. As an informed collector, Neill has great insight into our wonderful world of pipes. His writing is nothing short of poetic, making his blog a welcome read at each update. Check out the podcast and don't forget to visit Neill's site through the link above. I hope you enjoy!

Neill Archer Roan mp3

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)no© Neill Archer Roan. Used with permission.I had a chat with Neill Archer Roan of the blog, A Passion for Pipes. As an informed collector, Neill has great insight into our wonderful world of pipes. His writing is nothing short of poetic, making his blog a welcome read at each update. Check out the podcast and don't forget to visit Neill's site through the link above. I hope you enjoy! Neill Archer Roan mp3Olie Sylvester© Neill Archer Roan. Used with permission.I had a chat with Neill Archer Roan of the blog, A Passion for Pipes. As an informed collector, Neill has great insight into our wonderful world of pipes. His writing is nothing short of poetic, making his blog a welcome read at each update. Check out the podcast and don't forget to visit Neill's site through the link above. I hope you enjoy! Neill Archer Roan mp3smoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsNelson Pidgeon & the SHPC Gazette • Episode 14Sun, 25 Jan 2009 02:14:00 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2009/1/24/nelson-pidgeon-the-shpc-gazette-episode-14.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641ecI had a chat with Nelson Pidgeon, Secretary of the Sherlock Holmes Pipe Club and the man behind the SHPC Gazette, back in December. Nelson does a great service to the pipe community at large by collecting and dispersing good content pertinent to pipe smokers everywhere. The Sherlock Holmes Pipe Club Gazette is always very informative and up to date. I hope you enjoy this Podcast.

Nelson PIdgeon

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noI had a chat with Nelson Pidgeon, Secretary of the Sherlock Holmes Pipe Club and the man behind the SHPC Gazette, back in December.Olie SylvesterI had a chat with Nelson Pidgeon, Secretary of the Sherlock Holmes Pipe Club and the man behind the SHPC Gazette, back in December.smoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsJoyce White • Episode 13Thu, 15 Jan 2009 02:00:00 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2009/1/14/joyce-white-episode-13.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641ebIt was my pleasure to interview owner and operator of Tobacco Supermarket, Joyce White. Tobacco Supermarket is a great online source for pipe tobacco. Joyce used to own and operate Royal Cigar, a name known in the Atlanta area for many, many years. While the brick and mortar smoke shop is no longer, Joyce continues to supply the area, as well as many parts of the world, with great tobacco through her mail order online business, Tobacco Supermarket. I hope you enjoy this podcast. 

Joyce White

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noIt was my pleasure to interview owner and operator of Tobacco Supermarket, Joyce White.Olie SylvesterIt was my pleasure to interview owner and operator of Tobacco Supermarket, Joyce White.smoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsJon Rinaldi • Episode 12Sun, 04 Jan 2009 02:00:00 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2009/1/3/jon-rinaldi-episode-12.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641eaIt was my pleasure to interview Jon Rinaldi of www.jrinaldipipes.com on November 23, 2008. Here is a really nice guy with a great eye for color. He considers himself an up and coming craftsman, but I consider him a true talent to be recognized. Check out his site and see why I’m crazy about these pipes. I hope you enjoy this podcast.

Jon Rinaldi

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noIt was my pleasure to interview Jon Rinaldi of www.jrinaldipipes.com on November 23, 2008.Olie SylvesterIt was my pleasure to interview Jon Rinaldi of www.jrinaldipipes.com on November 23, 2008.smoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsHappy Holidays • Episode 11Wed, 24 Dec 2008 02:00:00 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2008/12/23/happy-holidays-episode-11.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641e9Instead of sending you all holiday cards, I’ve made one big one for you in the form of this podcast. You’ll hear greetings from some familiar folks and a few surprises (even to me!) Grab a pipe and have fun listening to this virtual Holiday card made just for you. Thanks for listening! 

Happy Holidays

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noInstead of sending you all holiday cards, I’ve made one big one for you in the form of this podcast. You’ll hear greetings from some familiar folks and a few surprises (even to me!) Grab a pipe and have fun listening to this virtual Holiday card made just for you. Thanks for listening!  Happy HolidaysOlie SylvesterInstead of sending you all holiday cards, I’ve made one big one for you in the form of this podcast. You’ll hear greetings from some familiar folks and a few surprises (even to me!) Grab a pipe and have fun listening to this virtual Holiday card made just for you. Thanks for listening!  Happy Holidayssmoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsJotham “JP” Tausig • Episode 10Sun, 21 Dec 2008 01:54:00 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2008/12/20/jotham-jp-tausig-episode-10.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641e8Now for something a little different... I was able to catch up with the current UPCA National Slow Smoking Champion, Jotham Tausig, and see what he had to say about his technique, the US contest, and European contests in which he has competed. I learned a few interesting tidbits about slow smoking, and I hope you enjoy listening to my chat with this really nice guy.

JP Tausig

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noUPCA Slow Smoking Champion Jotham TausigOlie SylvesterUPCA Slow Smoking Champion Jotham Tausigsmoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsLee von Erck • Episode 9Sun, 23 Nov 2008 01:49:00 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2008/11/22/lee-von-erck-episode-9.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641e7It was my pleasure to interview yet another great American pipe carver, Lee von Erck. Von Erck’s incredibly artistic pipes are known worldwide and I was fortunate enough to spend some time with this personable, easygoing artisan. He’s a great guy and if you don’t know his work, please go to his website and take a look before you listen to the podcast. We discussed his inspirations, how he became a pipe carver, and much more.

Lee von Erck

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noVon Erck’s incredibly artistic pipes are known worldwide and I was fortunate enough to spend some time with this personable, easygoing artisan.Olie SylvesterVon Erck’s incredibly artistic pipes are known worldwide and I was fortunate enough to spend some time with this personable, easygoing artisan.smoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsBrad Pohlmann • Episode 8Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:43:00 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2008/9/7/brad-pohlmann-episode-8.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641e6This is another interview conducted at the 2008 Chicagoland Pipe Show. Brad Pohlmann is another great American pipe carver who I was lucky enough to spend some time with after meeting him in the pipe making seminar. He approaches pipe carving with the eye of a sculptor—a true artist. His work is just beautiful. I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation.

Brad Pohlmann

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noThis is another interview conducted at the 2008 Chicagoland Pipe Show. Brad Pohlmann is another great American pipe carver who I was lucky enough to spend some time with after meeting him in the pipe making seminar. He approaches pipe carving with the eye of a sculptor—a true artist. His work is just beautiful. I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation. Brad PohlmannOlie SylvesterThis is another interview conducted at the 2008 Chicagoland Pipe Show. Brad Pohlmann is another great American pipe carver who I was lucky enough to spend some time with after meeting him in the pipe making seminar. He approaches pipe carving with the eye of a sculptor—a true artist. His work is just beautiful. I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation. Brad Pohlmannsmoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsKirk Bosi • Episode 7Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:34:00 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2008/7/13/kirk-bosi-episode-7.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641e5I was very fortunate to be able to chat with another one of the great American pipe carvers, Kirk Bosi, at the 2008 Chicagoland Pipe Show. Kirk was one of the pros heading up the pipe making seminar that I was fortunate enough to attend. Kirk is a very down-to-earth guy with a mission: create handcrafted pipes that are affordable. You won’t want to miss this podcast, but be warned, afterwards, you may be compelled to shop for a Bosi pipe. Listen to the podcast here or through iTunes. 

Kirk Bosi

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noI was very fortunate to be able to chat with another one of the great American pipe carvers, Kirk Bosi, at the 2008 Chicagoland Pipe ShowOlie SylvesterI was very fortunate to be able to chat with another one of the great American pipe carvers, Kirk Bosi, at the 2008 Chicagoland Pipe Showsmoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsMing Kahuna • Episode 6Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:26:00 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2008/6/8/ming-kahuna-episode-6.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641e4Art Ruppelt's artistic creations bring joy to pipe smokers the world over. Hear what he has to say about his tampers, his sculpture, how he got started and what's next for Ming-Kahuna! Listen to the podcast here or through iTunes. 

Ming Kahuna

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noArt Ruppelt's artistic creations bring joy to pipe smokers the world over.Olie SylvesterArt Ruppelt's artistic creations bring joy to pipe smokers the world over.smoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsFrenchy • Episode 5Tue, 13 May 2008 00:23:00 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2008/5/12/frenchy-episode-5.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641e3He's a die hard Yankees fan, an award winning country music writer, and pipe world icon. Frenchy of Frenchy's pipes took a few moments to chat with me about his blooming business, his Yankees hat, his favorite tobacco, and the ugliest pipe he's ever seen (and had to have.)

Frenchy

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noFrenchy of Frenchy's pipes took a few moments to chat with me about his blooming business, his Yankees hat, his favorite tobacco, and the ugliest pipe he's ever seen (and had to have.)Olie SylvesterFrenchy of Frenchy's pipes took a few moments to chat with me about his blooming business, his Yankees hat, his favorite tobacco, and the ugliest pipe he's ever seen (and had to have.)smoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsMark Tinsky • Episode 4Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:17:00 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2008/4/22/mark-tinsky-episode-4.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641e2I hope you enjoy this conversation with legendary pipe carver, Mark Tinsky. 

Mark Tinsky

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noI hope you enjoy this conversation with legendary pipe carver, Mark Tinsky.  Mark TinskyOlie SylvesterI hope you enjoy this conversation with legendary pipe carver, Mark Tinsky.  Mark Tinskysmoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsFrank Burla • Episode 3Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:12:00 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2008/4/14/frank-burla-episode-3.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641e1Frank is the main coordinator for the Chicoagoland Pipe Show. He gives us the lowdown on the events as well as some other neat bits of information. Frank is pictured here with a 1930s Dunhill advertisement pipe, which he claims is unsmokable. (My questions are: 1. How many times did he try to smoke it? and, 2. Is the pipe really big, or is Frank just really small?) 

Frank Burla

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noFrank is the main coordinator for the Chicoagoland Pipe Show. He gives us the lowdown on the events as well as some other neat bits of information. Frank is pictured here with a 1930s Dunhill advertisement pipe, which he claims is unsmokable. (My questions are: 1. How many times did he try to smoke it? and, 2. Is the pipe really big, or is Frank just really small?)  Frank BurlaOlie SylvesterFrank is the main coordinator for the Chicoagoland Pipe Show. He gives us the lowdown on the events as well as some other neat bits of information. Frank is pictured here with a 1930s Dunhill advertisement pipe, which he claims is unsmokable. (My questions are: 1. How many times did he try to smoke it? and, 2. Is the pipe really big, or is Frank just really small?)  Frank Burlasmoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsPipestud • Episode 2Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:06:00 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2008/4/7/pipestud-episode-2.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641e0  The recording of the legendary Pipestud is something you don't want to miss. For those of you who do not know Pipestud yet, he is a regular contributor to the Yahoo message board Pipesmokers 2. He is a font of knowledge and has written numerous reviews of tobacco which can be found at TobaccoReviews.com. He also consigns estate pipes on ebay, works at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame, and calls horse races on the weekends in Austin, Texas. As a special treat, at the very end of this podcast we have a recording of him calling a race. subscribe in iTunes 

Pipestud

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)no  The recording of the legendary Pipestud is something you don't want to miss. For those of you who do not know Pipestud yet, he is a regular contributor to the Yahoo message board Pipesmokers 2. He is a font of knowledge and has written numerous reviews of tobacco which can be found at TobaccoReviews.com. He also consigns estate pipes on ebay, works at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame, and calls horse races on the weekends in Austin, Texas. As a special treat, at the very end of this podcast we have a recording of him calling a race. subscribe in iTunes  PipestudOlie Sylvester  The recording of the legendary Pipestud is something you don't want to miss. For those of you who do not know Pipestud yet, he is a regular contributor to the Yahoo message board Pipesmokers 2. He is a font of knowledge and has written numerous reviews of tobacco which can be found at TobaccoReviews.com. He also consigns estate pipes on ebay, works at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame, and calls horse races on the weekends in Austin, Texas. As a special treat, at the very end of this podcast we have a recording of him calling a race. subscribe in iTunes  Pipestudsmoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectorsBjarne Nielsen • Episode 1Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:57:00 +0000http://oompaul.com/oompaul-podcast/2008/1/21/bjarne-nielsen-episode-1.html518e9dace4b0f18fde0d8fe4:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641d9:518ea076e4b0caaae9e641df

In Memory 
I'm deeply saddened to hear the news of Bjarne Nielsen's passing. He passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2008 of a heart attack...the interview available here was recorded on January 17, 2008. He was a real joy to interview. He was a lively, fun, personable and passionate fellow with so much to share. He will be sorely missed by all of the folks he has touched over the years. He has given the pipe community so much for so long and was a true ambassador of pipes and tobacco. His legacy is great and will continue to live on with us. Please join me in smoking some of Bjarne's favorite tobacco "The Gentle One" (formerly called The Mild One, but renamed because of government reglulations) and having some puffs in his honor. 

Our First Episode: An Interview with Bjarne Nielsen 
Bjarne Nielsen is a world-famous pipe carver from Denmark, who of course, owns Bjarne Pipes, Ltd. Hear what Bjarne has to say about handmade vs. machine made pipes, how he started, and lots of other great stories.

Bjarne Nielsen

]]>olie1@mac.com (Olie Sylvester)noOur First Episode: An Interview with Bjarne Nielsen Bjarne Nielsen is a world-famous pipe carver from Denmark, who of course, owns Bjarne Pipes, Ltd. Hear what Bjarne has to say about handmade vs. machine made pipes, how he started, and lots of other great stories. Click here for the podcast.Olie SylvesterOur First Episode: An Interview with Bjarne Nielsen Bjarne Nielsen is a world-famous pipe carver from Denmark, who of course, owns Bjarne Pipes, Ltd. Hear what Bjarne has to say about handmade vs. machine made pipes, how he started, and lots of other great stories. Click here for the podcast.smoking,pipes,tobacco,carvers,collectors