Season 2 · Episode 26
The Chicago International Pipe Show on The Toro Cigar Lounge Podcast!
Toro Cigar Lounge Podcast · Ken Thompson
March 30, 202557m 7s
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Show Notes
This episode of the Toro Cigar Lounge podcast features Mike Glover, also known as 757 cigar, in conversation with Ronnie, the director of the Chicago International Pipe Show [00:00], discussing:
- The history of the Chicago International Pipe Show, which was founded in 1996 by Frank Burler [01:52].
- The show's location at the Chicago Hyatt Regency in Rosemont, Illinois, near O'Hare Airport [02:35].
- The show's growth and international reach, including attendees and vendors from China and Europe [04:26].
- The variety of events at the show, such as pipe-making seminars, cigar rolling, and tobacco product association seminars [12:25].
- The open to the public sales event [20:41].
- Ticket prices for the show, which include drinking tickets [21:56].
- The Chicago Pipe Club [28:53].
- Tips for beginners interested in pipe smoking, including the recommendation to start with a corn cob pipe [31:09].
- Information about pipe tobacco and accessories [33:56].
- Where to buy pipe tobacco [41:37].