The Library or Study has long been the haven of the contemplative pipe smoker. In our ‘From The Library’ series, we take a look into the musings, writings, poetry, and more that pique our interest and consider the mind of the author and how we can, or perhaps can’t, relate from our own experience. This week: “The Miracle of Mindfulness” by Thich Nhat Hanh Pipe Question: (From MarkVV) Captain Jorvik and Jon David, Ahoy, fellas! I have a query for both of you! So often Beau is left high and dry on...
Jun 29, 2022•47 min
What would a pipe tobacco podcast be without a good deal of pipe tobacco reviews? Loose leaf, tin, and even the hard to find stuff will all find their way into our pipes and into our heads as we review the entirety of each pipe tobacco from the packaging, marketing, tin note, texture, flavor, and smoke. This week it's time for Mac Baren's Amphora Original Blend & Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation Morning Blend Pipe Question - (From J.A.Grff) Hey Beau and JD! Being a fan of both pipes and cigars ...
Jun 22, 2022•41 min
It's that time of year again! Master of Pipes Jon David Cole takes Quinn The Intern on the road for the Chicaco Pipe Show and this week they share some of their stories from the event. Enjoy! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 15, 2022•40 min
Step into the Country Squire Tobacconist on any given day and you’re likely to find a group of diverse men of all ages sharing their lives, triumphs, and troubles, over a bowl of quality pipe tobacco. In our Father To Father series, we try to capture the realness of conversation you find at your local pipe shop as we share our experience navigating fatherhood as two dads of young kids. Pipe Question - (From Kirk) Hey guys I'm a long time listener. Been pipe smoking for roughly 13 years and I sta...
Jun 08, 2022•50 min
We are mixing it up again this week! In the classic style of Squire Select we are pairing a spirit (Pampero Aniversariy Rum) with some quality pipe tobacco, but wait, as they say...theres more! We then use that same spirit to create a cocktail and see how it changes the pairing selection. Enjoy! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jun 01, 2022•46 min
Our take on the internet's most overused clickbait tool. Each episode of the Top 3 series, we will count down our Top 3 favorite… well… just about anything. So far we have covered Tin Art, Pipe Carvers To Watch, Breakfast Blends, and more! Don’t be surprised if Coffees, Whiskeys, and a few other beloved items find their way into this series as well. This week: Top 3 Virginia Tobaccos Pipe Question: Mr JD, I’ve been looking at a Missouri Meerschaum General. Since it has a deeper bowl, can I just ...
May 25, 2022•41 min
There are no stupid questions, just stupid people, and two of them are hosting this podcast! Thankfully if there is one thing they know better than most it’s best practices for new pipe smokers. Here we do our best to set you up on your pipe journey right with the spirit of mentorship and community that the Country Squire is renowned for. This week: Getting Started with $100 Pipe Question: (From Steve Dover) Hey guys - I have been on my pipe journey since November 2021 and have been playing catc...
May 18, 2022•41 min
Every once in a while you kinda want to go big or go home. Problem is, if you are going to spend a little extra, you want to make sure you get quality, authenticity, and a true premium experience. As pipe enthusiasts, we know that ‘matter matters’ and we all appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into the various pipes and pipe tobaccos available to us. In this series, we will expand our horizons beyond the pipe to discover top shelf products and experiences that bring us joy and up our sophisti...
May 11, 2022•46 min
Country Squire Radio's 'Half Bowl Histories' series takes a look into the history, lore, and legacy of individuals, places, and events of interest that helped shape the world we know today for good and for ill. Here we get a chance to revisit some of the famous pipe smokers we’ve covered in the past and shift the focus from what they loved to who they were and the complexities of their lives. This week, famed painter and pipe smoker: Claude Monet Pipe Question: (From Joel) Hey guys! First off - ...
May 04, 2022•51 min
We are back on the road and will be bringing you episodes from Miami, FL over the next several weeks! Alot of great pipe smoking topics and more headed your way but this week we wanted to take the time to read some of your feedback from the past several weeks. Enjoy! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Apr 27, 2022•47 min
The Library or Study has long been the haven of the contemplative pipe smoker. In our ‘From The Library’ series, we take a look into the musings, writings, poetry, and more that pique our interest and consider the mind of the author and how we can, or perhaps can’t, relate from our own experience. This week: A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Apr 20, 2022•43 min
What would a pipe tobacco podcast be without a good deal of pipe tobacco reviews? Loose leaf, tin, and even the hard to find stuff will all find their way into our pipes and into our heads as we review the entirety of each pipe tobacco from the packaging, marketing, tin note, texture, flavor, and smoke. It's flake week this week with: Brunello Flake and Mac Baren Virginia Flake Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Apr 13, 2022•45 min
Step into the Country Squire Tobacconist on any given day and you’re likely to find a group of diverse men of all ages sharing their lives, triumphs, and troubles, over a bowl of quality pipe tobacco. In our Father To Father series, we try to capture the realness of conversation you find at your local pipe shop as we share our experience navigating fatherhood as two dads of young kids. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Apr 06, 2022•48 min
We are mixing it up again this week! In the classic style of Squire Select we are pairing a spirit (Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey) with some quality pipe tobacco, but wait, as they say...theres more! We then use that same spirit to create a cocktail and see how it changes the pairing selection. Enjoy! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Mar 30, 2022•45 min
Quinn the Intern returns this week to share his picks for the top 3 burley blends and educate new pipe smokers on why they may want to pick up a burley heavy blend. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 23, 2022•35 min
Alot of options out there... a lota good, and a lot that you really shouldn't touch until your more seasoned. How do you choose your first tin tobacco? We got you covered! There are no stupid questions, just stupid people, and two of them are hosting this podcast! Thankfully if there is one thing they know better than most it’s best practices for new pipe smokers. Here we do our best to set you up on your pipe journey right with the spirit of mentorship and community that the Country Squire is r...
Mar 16, 2022•45 min
Every once in a while, you kinda want to go big or go home. Problem is, if you are going to spend a little extra, you want to make sure you get quality, authenticity, and a true premium experience. As pipe enthusiasts, we know that ‘matter matters’ and we all appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into the various pipes and pipe tobaccos available to us. In this series, we will expand our horizons beyond the pipe to discover top shelf products and experiences that bring us joy and up our sophist...
Mar 09, 2022•47 min
This week we are taking a look at this history of famous pipe smoker and oceanographer: Jacques Cousteau. Formerly ‘Heroes of the Bowl’, this new series takes a look into the history, lore, and legacy of individuals, places, and events of interest that helped shape the world we know today for good and for ill. Here we get a chance to revisit some of the famous pipe smokers we’ve covered in the past and shift the focus from what they loved to who they were and the complexities of their lives. Adv...
Mar 02, 2022•45 min
The Library or Study has long been the haven of the contemplative pipe smoker. In our ‘From The Library’ series, we take a look into the musings, writings, poetry, and more that pique our interest and consider the mind of the author and how we can, or perhaps can’t, relate from our own experience. This week: "Leaves from a Tobaccoman's Log" Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Feb 23, 2022•46 min
This year we go BIG or we go home... and we ain't goin home! Enjoy our special requests to Pipe Smoking Steve as well as a few of you letters as well! BTW the smoking chair Beau refrences in the episode can be found here: https://www.wayfair.com/Astoria-Grand--Fahy-35-Wide-Tufted-Armchair-CG188986-L54-K~BAEA1065.html?refid=GX434552410273-BAEA1065&device=c&ptid=905334118555&network=g&targetid=pla-905334118555&channel=GooglePLA&ireid=75891947&fdid=1817&campaignid=39...
Feb 16, 2022•48 min
What would a pipe tobacco podcast be without a good deal of pipe tobacco reviews? Loose leaf, tin, and even the hard to find stuff will all find their way into our pipes and into our heads as we review the entirety of each pipe tobacco from the packaging, marketing, tin note, texture, flavor, and smoke. This week Jon David and Beau review Sutliff Crumble Kake No. 3 and 4th Generation Virginia Flake. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/...
Feb 09, 2022•47 min
Welcome to the kickoff of a brand-new series on Country Squire Radio where we sit down and have the kind of conversations, you'll hear any given day over a pipe at the Country Squire. We know this is a little different and we hope you'll give it a chance. Enjoy! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 02, 2022•45 min
We are mixing it up this week in more ways than one! In the classic style of Squire Select we are pairing a spirit (Sazerac Rye) with some quality pipe tobacco, but wait, as they say...theres more! We then use that same spirit to create a cocktail and see how it changes the pairing selection. Enjoy! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jan 26, 2022•43 min
Such a fun episode this week! We take a look at our top 3 favorite pipe tobacco tin art and break down why we feel these tins make the list. Also we've open up some packages sent in from listeners and launch into some very descriptive quick fire questions. Enjoy! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 19, 2022•47 min
It's officially 2022 and we are kicking off this year with some major announcements for the show. New series, exciting opportunities to meet up, and all of your returning favorites. We see this as the start of something really special and we hope you will enjoy what we've got in store! Oh! And we answer the question: What is it like to smoke a pipe? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jan 12, 2022•54 min
It's that time again! Time to count down the best of the pipe and pipe tobacco world in the year that was 2021. Enjoy! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 05, 2022•39 min
It's that time again! Time to count down the best of the pipe and pipe tobacco world in the year that was 2021. Enjoy! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dec 29, 2021•45 min
Have we been naughty, nice, or questionable... definitely questionable! But hey, here's hoping Santa will be stopping by our homes with these pipe related Christmas wish list items for your friends here at Country Squire Radio. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of yall this season! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Dec 22, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Our apologies in advance to Canada. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dec 15, 2021•56 min
This week we review some hard to get pipe tobaccos with Esoterica's St. Ives and Cornell & Diehl - House Reserve. Enjoy! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dec 08, 2021•49 min
