So just saw on today's Country Squire newsletter that they're releasing a special tobacco with Dr. Alan Harrelson of The Pipe Cottage. Ok hear me out...
Just a day and a half ago, I was tuning into Muttnchop Piper's livestream and heard him say that he's been wanting to showcase some Country Squire blends on his livestreams but can't seem to get ahold of them (see 17:46). I personally have not verified if that's true, but I have no reason to doubt him. I got no skin in the game with this - but wanted to see what we could collectively do to get Muttnchop featured in one of these big stores??
This man has probably helped the majority of new pipers in the last decade overcome hurdles that most codgers spent months if not years solving on their own. He has also been so good about creating a welcoming atmosphere for anyone and everyone to join in and is always the first one to remind us that there is no right way -- as long as we're relaxing and having fun, then we're doing it right. And through it all, he's been humble about his impact on the pipe smoking community.
I don't know about the rest of you, but I legit see him as one of those wise uncles/grandfathers or that kind teacher we all have in our lives whom we respect (except for the fact that I've never actually met this man in real life ha).
What can we do to hook this man up? I have nothing to offer except for a few ideas to get the better crowdsourced ideas flowing:
1) If you're affiliated with one of the well-known retailers or big tobacco brands, can you flag this up the chain? Some suggestions: maybe Muttnchop can officially collab with you. Or one of your blenders can join him for a video? Or you can invite him out to video tour your shop!
2) If you're affiliated with a pipe maker (especially you Savinelli), can you flag this up the chain? Perhaps you could invite him out to your shop or even release a limited edition of a Muttnchop pipe haha.
3) If you're affiliated with a pipe show, consider what you all could do with Muttnchop. Some suggestions: invite him as a keynote speaker, panel moderator, or even a judge of some kind!
4) If you work for a B&M that's large enough, maybe for your next event, you could fly out Muttnchop as your VIP.
5) If you host a popular YouTube channel or podcast, maybe you could invite Muttnchop on your show.
Ok I know, those are probably boring or obvious. That's why I'm crowdsourcing this and letting YOU take the reins. I just figure this man has been foundational for most of us and yet he doesn't appear on any shows, events, or collaborations, and still records his own amateur-quality videos.
I'm gonna be cross-posting this on Reddit & SPEZ -- not to spam but to hit up folks who aren't on here. Feel free to copy and paste wherever! Let's see what we can do for the man.
PS: I fully admit that I have not participated in posts here, nor have I properly introduced myself in the Intro section, butjust my personality. But promise, I am a daily lurker and have benefited so much from the posts on here!
NOTE: This is not a knock on The Country Squire or The Pipe Cottage. I just want to see our beloved Muttnchop Piper get some tangible gratitude for what he's done for pipe smoking at large.
Just a day and a half ago, I was tuning into Muttnchop Piper's livestream and heard him say that he's been wanting to showcase some Country Squire blends on his livestreams but can't seem to get ahold of them (see 17:46). I personally have not verified if that's true, but I have no reason to doubt him. I got no skin in the game with this - but wanted to see what we could collectively do to get Muttnchop featured in one of these big stores??
This man has probably helped the majority of new pipers in the last decade overcome hurdles that most codgers spent months if not years solving on their own. He has also been so good about creating a welcoming atmosphere for anyone and everyone to join in and is always the first one to remind us that there is no right way -- as long as we're relaxing and having fun, then we're doing it right. And through it all, he's been humble about his impact on the pipe smoking community.
I don't know about the rest of you, but I legit see him as one of those wise uncles/grandfathers or that kind teacher we all have in our lives whom we respect (except for the fact that I've never actually met this man in real life ha).
What can we do to hook this man up? I have nothing to offer except for a few ideas to get the better crowdsourced ideas flowing:
1) If you're affiliated with one of the well-known retailers or big tobacco brands, can you flag this up the chain? Some suggestions: maybe Muttnchop can officially collab with you. Or one of your blenders can join him for a video? Or you can invite him out to video tour your shop!
2) If you're affiliated with a pipe maker (especially you Savinelli), can you flag this up the chain? Perhaps you could invite him out to your shop or even release a limited edition of a Muttnchop pipe haha.
3) If you're affiliated with a pipe show, consider what you all could do with Muttnchop. Some suggestions: invite him as a keynote speaker, panel moderator, or even a judge of some kind!
4) If you work for a B&M that's large enough, maybe for your next event, you could fly out Muttnchop as your VIP.
5) If you host a popular YouTube channel or podcast, maybe you could invite Muttnchop on your show.
Ok I know, those are probably boring or obvious. That's why I'm crowdsourcing this and letting YOU take the reins. I just figure this man has been foundational for most of us and yet he doesn't appear on any shows, events, or collaborations, and still records his own amateur-quality videos.
I'm gonna be cross-posting this on Reddit & SPEZ -- not to spam but to hit up folks who aren't on here. Feel free to copy and paste wherever! Let's see what we can do for the man.
PS: I fully admit that I have not participated in posts here, nor have I properly introduced myself in the Intro section, butjust my personality. But promise, I am a daily lurker and have benefited so much from the posts on here!
NOTE: This is not a knock on The Country Squire or The Pipe Cottage. I just want to see our beloved Muttnchop Piper get some tangible gratitude for what he's done for pipe smoking at large.