Beyond the Burl
Beyond the Burl
Beyond the Burl
Episode 33: Psychology of the leaf
1 hour 40 minutes Posted Nov 28, 2025 at 3:00 pm.
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In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of pipe tobacco from every angle. We kick things off by uncovering rare and even extinct leaf varieties lost to time, before diving into a Thanksgiving-themed misadventure where Seb and Josh face one travel disaster after another. The drama continues in our noir saga, revealing more about the final last word of the perique blender. We then shift to a deep dive on the psychology and marketing behind blends-why scarcity and hype shape what we crave-and finally bring it all home with a thoughtful review of Escudo itself.