This week on Beyond the Burl Seb and Josh dive into the ritual of the first blend of the day—that sacred moment where the pipe sets the tone for everything that follows. Our ChatGPT story takes us beyond the stars, spinning a strange and wondrous tale of extraterrestrial visitors and their curious relationship with pipe smoking.

For our deep dive, we explore The Alchemy of Curing, breaking down the mysterious and time-honored techniques that transform raw leaf into the tobaccos we love. From flue-curing to fire-curing, we look at how these methods shape flavor, strength, and tradition.

We round out the episode with a review of Cornell & Diehl’s seasonal blend We Three Kings—a festive mixture that’s perfect for the season.

And finally, exciting news: Beyond the Burl now has a merch store! As a thank-you to our listeners, the first 10 orders will receive 10% off with the code “BTB”.

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