706: Pipe Collector and Author Rick Newcombe. Ask the Pipemaker with Jeff Gracik.

About this episode

The episode features a discussion with pipe collector Rick Newcombe about trends in pipe collecting and includes an Ask the Pipemaker segment with Jeff Gracik.

Tonight on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show, we welcome back Rick Newcombe, a well-known collector and a familiar voice to longtime listeners. Rick has authored several books on pipes and pipe collecting, and has been a frequent guest on the show over the years. On this episode, Brian and Rick will discuss trends in the hobby — exploring what has come and gone over time, and how the pipe world continues to evolve. At the top of the show we will have an Ask the Pipemaker segment with renowned pipe artisan Jeff Gracik.

People in this episode

Hosts: Brian Levine, Kevin Godbee

Guest: Rick Newcombe

Topics covered

• pipe collecting
• trends in hobbies
• pipe artisans
• evolution of pipe world
• Ask the Pipemaker

Keywords

• pipe collecting
• Rick Newcombe
• Jeff Gracik
• pipe artisans
• hobby trends

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