The Wood Hounds

The Wood Hounds

Welcome to our Podcast about firewood, trees, timber, chainsaws, axes, woodworking and everything wood related! We are Dan and Joe...the Wood Hounds! Check in each week for more discussions about EVERYTHING firewood. New episodes air Wednesdays at 5 am est.

Episodes

June 4, 2025 30 mins

Dan and Joe talk about what "time" means to them.  Is time something to be wasted?  Is time money?  Is time something to be spent on what is most important?  One thing for certain, they both wasted a LOT of time talking about it in today's episode!

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Are there expected behaviors in the woodyard?  Are there actions taboo to the culture and character of firewood production?  Does it even matter in the heat of summer?  Dan and Joe do their best to figure it out in today's episode.  Please help the Wood Hounds Podcast by giving us a 5 star review.

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May 21, 2025 35 mins
Both Dan and Joe endured serious weather events that damaged areas of their woodyards...A hail storm in Wisconsin and a flash flood in Ohio.   The duo go more into depth of what occurred and discuss what they have learned. Hilarity ensues!
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May 14, 2025 29 mins

Dan and Joe decide to take the dip into the new realities of import tariffs.  Spoiler alert, neither have a clue. 

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May 7, 2025 30 mins

Dan and Joe wax nostalgic for the recent, rainy weekend in Ohio at the International Firewood Expo 2025.  It rained.  

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Dan and Joe catch up on their lives after missing the previous week's podcast episode.  The big thing, just two weeks away, is the International Firewood Expo 2025, May 2-3 in Cortland, Ohio.  Fun for all!!  

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April 9, 2025 32 mins

Dan and Joe talk log splitters and wonder what are the important features of our most favorite machine.  Log lift?  Adjustable knife?  Cycle time?  Hmm...  

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April 2, 2025 26 mins

Dan and Joe discuss the exciting year ahead for the Wood Hound firewood community. There are a number of locally driven get togethers, charitable events, and a certain International firewood Expo! The truth about the role firewood plays is very evident this year. Firewood brings people together!

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March 26, 2025 32 mins

Dan and Joe discuss a cruel reality of the firewood industry. WAYYY too many people, customers and producers, seem to have a lackadaisical attitude about accuracy of quantities.  Is there any other product in the world that is routinely purchased where the actual quantity is usually wrong?!

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March 19, 2025 22 mins

Our two favorite Wood Hounds, Dan and Joe discuss the coming spring and the realization that not all is great when warm weather returns.  It seems there is a delicate balance between working outside and avoiding sun exposure.  

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Dan discusses his experience developing his Mini Firewood business.  He recaps his attendance of the Home and Garden Show in Minneapolis and highlights some similarities of his business with the "traditional" firewood delivery industry.  

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March 5, 2025 28 mins

Dan and Joe spend the episode comparing and contrasting mail order firewood vs traditional delivery.  Hilarity ensues!

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February 26, 2025 27 mins

Dan and Joe wander from their scheduled topic to discuss some particular comments of their viewers.  These are always entertaining podcasts. Never boring!  

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February 19, 2025 34 mins

What does the future hold for the firewood industry?  Will it adjust to the changing wants and needs of the next generation of consumers?  Or will it keep firmly planted in the past operating with a two-cord minimum?  Dan and Joe both see a growing tempest and try to predict the future of the firewood industry. 

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February 5, 2025 27 mins

Dan and Joe discuss the  new TimberOX Summit log splitter that is now for sale and ready for purchase.  They both played a role in this new machine's creation and were both able to run the final product.  Their final verdict/?  It's AWESOME! 

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January 29, 2025 37 mins

Dan and Joe discuss a roadmap for a business to partner with a social media influence to help sell their product.   It pays to do your research and look for a compatible influencer.  But, we all know, if the product is pizza, look no further than the Wood Hounds!

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January 22, 2025 30 mins

Dan and Joe spend their day complaining about the weather and talking about food.  Nothing new here. 

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January 15, 2025 34 mins

Dan and Joe recap their interview with Leroy Hite, the founder and former owner of Cutting Edge Firewood.  They both noticed a number of relatable business practices in their own enterprises but question if either is willing to "pay the price" to succeed at that level. Spoiler alert...  The answer is NO!!!

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January 8, 2025 40 mins

Dan and Joe sit down with Leroy Hite, founder and former owner of Cutting Edge Firewood, a high-end, luxury firewood service based in Atlanta Ga.  CAUTION!!! You are about to have everything you have heard about successful firewood delivery services radically challenged.  

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Dan and Joe talk about 2024, the firewood industry, the podcast, and all the happenings around the Wood Hound Community.  Both enjoyed 2024 and wonder what's in store for next year.  Happy New Year to everyone and let's hope for the best year ever!  

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