Pipes, Pours, and Pals

You already know it, but we are idiots. This episode was plum full of errors. I said it's episode 27, definitely 26. I said our Bill of Laeding blend has burley, it's burley cavendish (close). I'm sure you'll listen and find other things we're completely wrong about. Listen Pal, you were warned. We are idiots that know absolutely nothing, but we're YOUR idiots that know absolutely nothing, and we are FUN idiots that know absolutely nothing. Did I mention we know absolutely nothing? What I do know is that it's our Pal Nate's first week back after his un-paid paternity leave from the podcast. Congrats to Nate and his wife on birthing our newest fan of the podcast! Welcome to our new Pal, Emma.

You guys must have really enjoyed Mrs. Codger. Her debut episode was by far our most listened to episode in a week's time. Although we are all bummed our Pal Nate is missing a second episode, at least there is someone enjoyable to cohost along side Justin. Nate plans to be back next week for episode 26. Thanks for joining us through 25 episodes so far!

This episode took a feminine turn! Our biggest fan joins as cohost in Nate's stead as he is taking a break due to the birth of his child. Your pal Mrs. Codger (Sarah) gives us the rundown on her pipe smoking preferences and lets you guys get to know her a bit.

Sometimes a certain tobacco just doesn't hit right. Today was one of those days. Find out what made your Pal Nate's face turn green.

Fantasy Football signups are coming to a close. Reach out if you're interested.

Some of our Pals have reached about how to support the podcast. If you are one of those Pals, you can help support us by "buying us a coffee" at the link below. If you'd like to support in a different way, feel free to hit us up at [email protected] or on Instagram.

buymeacoffee.com/?via=pipespourspals

I don't know if anyone even reads these descriptions, so here is a test. The first listener (in the Continental US) to email [email protected] and tells us what Nate's favorite word is, will get a special gift sent to them from your Pals!

It couldn't be helped! Sometimes circumstances dictate a change in plans. Don't worry this was a good and worthwhile hijacking, but you'll have to listen to find out.

Episode 20 might be our last. Seriously, one of your Pals came out with such a hot take that you might chase us off the air. Sit back and enjoy a pipe with us, while you can... You might never want to listen to this podcast again. Who are we kidding? You all know we're both idiots and you listen anyway. Try not to give us TOO hard of a time. Your Pal Nate is very sensitive.

As Pals, we hang out all the time. "Chilling" or "hanging out" are fine terms when it comes to getting together in the basement, garage, greenhouse, or porch to enjoy a brew and a pipe. Heading out on a trip, excursion, or out on the town is a totally different ballgame. "Hanging out" or "chilling" just doesn't quite make the grade in describing such an occasion. Call it what you will, "Pal-wow" is what we shall henceforth call our special events. It's certainly got a better ring than "Man-date" or "Bro-courting".

We did it! In spite of having similar tastes in tobaccos, your pals Nate and Justin have yet to give a blend the same rating. Until now! Was it good, bad, or "eh"? To find out, you'll have to suffer through our normal amount of small talk and a complete lack of tobacco expertise.

"I'd never pick that color", "Brussel sprouts are gross", "fishing is icky", "IPA's are nasty", "light beers taste like water", etc. One has a right to one's personal preferences. You know what they say about opinions. Like butts, everyone has one and they always think theirs is great and everyone else's stinks. Now, that doesn't mean you can't catch a healthy dose of ribbing for your preferences, and good Pals will always ensure that happens. Learning our differences, about our differences, and sometimes even poking good-hearted fun at those differences is how deep friendships are built.