Chuck Stanion

Chuck Stanion
Chuck spent years controlling all weather for the Northern hemisphere before realizing that his efforts were imperfect and were generating complaints, so he moved on to a writing career. Words are almost as difficult to control as the weather, so it seemed an appropriate lateral move. He spent the next 20 years as Editor of Pipes and tobaccos magazine, honing his skills and becoming moderately knowledgeable about pipes, refining his expertise until becoming entirely unemployable and incapable of conversing about any other topic. He left P&T for convoluted reasons only he understands (he showed up here saying, "I want job. Gimme job."). Despite his apparent inability to communicate in person with other humans, his concise summary of his needs charmed us into giving him a chance.

Chuck collects pipes, pipe tampers, and locks of hair from ventriloquist dummies, which he displays in his office (his walls are entirely composed of doll hair. No one else goes in there). His only other hobby is singing show tunes while gargling Diet Pepsi, a skill that he demonstrates at far too many meetings.

Responsible for most of the editing and a big portion of the writing at Smokingpipes, Chuck is the person to contact when you see mistakes or anything that just isn't good. He seems to thrive on failure, so do call him with complaints anytime, day or night. Be sure to mention that his writing skills are equal to his weather control. He loves that.
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Proper Pipe Tobacco Humidification

Proper Pipe Tobacco Humidification

June 2, 2023 by Chuck Stanion
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Briar Curing: From Sawmill To Smoke

Briar Curing: From Sawmill To Smoke

May 26, 2023 by Chuck Stanion
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The Pipe Stem: The Most Important Component of Any Pipe

The Pipe Stem: The Most Important Component of Any Pipe

May 19, 2023 by Chuck Stanion
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The Retrohale: A Technique for Advanced Flavor Appreciation

The Retrohale: A Technique for Advanced Flavor Appreciation

May 12, 2023 by Chuck Stanion
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The Chicago Pipe Show

The Chicago Pipe Show

April 21, 2023 by Chuck Stanion
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Introducing géométrie: A Multi-Faceted Plug Tobacco By G.L. Pease

Introducing géométrie: A Multi-Faceted Plug Tobacco By G.L. Pease

April 7, 2023 by Chuck Stanion
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Savinelli Introduces the Luisa Fiammata Series

Savinelli Introduces the Luisa Fiammata Series

March 31, 2023 by Chuck Stanion
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The Return of The Beast

The Return of The Beast

March 17, 2023 by Chuck Stanion
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The Junior Rusticated Series by Peterson

The Junior Rusticated Series by Peterson

March 10, 2023 by Chuck Stanion
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Erik Stokkebye: The Fourth Generation

Erik Stokkebye: The Fourth Generation

March 3, 2023 by Chuck Stanion
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