Every 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

The 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

Young 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

Bob Beltrandi

I 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

It 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

Where 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!

Pipes and Cigars!

Briar Blues

Episode 31 • Briar Blues

Episode 30 • Todd Johnson