Authors

Meet the Experts

Our Authors

Every article on the Waterbeds 'n' Stuff blog is written by someone who has actually spent time on our retail floors, handled the products, and talked to the customers. No content farms. No AI-generated filler. Just real expertise from people who have been inside this industry for decades.

CJ
Senior Product Curator & Cannabis Accessories Expert

Craig Jones

Craig has been evaluating smoke shop products for over 20 years. He has personally reviewed more than 1,000 bongs, rigs, vaporizers, and accessories across all 13 of our Ohio locations. If it's on our shelves, Craig has held it, tested it, and decided it was worth recommending.

20+ Years Experience 1,000+ Products Reviewed Glass & Vaporizer Expert
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TBF
Master Smoke Culture Writer & Glasswork Curator

The Bong Father

The Bong Father is our culture writer and headshop historian. Writing under a pen name with over a decade of experience, he covers the stories behind the products — brand histories, craft glass artistry, the evolution of American smoke culture, and everything the product listings don't have room to tell you.

10+ Years Writing 100+ Articles Culture & History
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Our Editorial Standards

Waterbeds 'n' Stuff has been America's smoke shop since 1972. Every article we publish reflects that same standard: honest, firsthand expertise with no outside influence on what we recommend. Vendors do not pay for coverage. Products earn their placement on merit. Our authors write what they actually believe — and our 50-year reputation depends on that staying true.

1972 Founded
13 Ohio Locations
50+ Years of Expertise
100+ Articles Published