In the debut episode of Beyond the Burl, Seb and Josh light their first bowls and set the tone for the journey ahead. They introduce the show, share the pipes and tobaccos they’re enjoying, and dive into the sweet complexities (and challenges) of Virginia blends. Along the way, they read a listener’s first-pipe story and reflect on why pipe smoking feels so different from cigars or cigarettes.

They wrap it all up with weekly recommendations including blends, pipes, tools, books, media, or pairings to explore.