The Wood Hounds

Dan and Joe talk about their day and how they are getting ready for the winter heating season.

Episode 223

Dan and Joe engage in a thought experiment regarding a $10,000 windfall and wanting to start a new firewood business.  Hilarity ensues. 

The Wood Hounds discuss the 2026 Paul Bunyan show. 

Dan and Joe take ANOTHER stab at trying to understand the firewood industry's "interesting" approach to pricing its product.  Could there be any other industry on Earth that puts pressure on its members to NOT make money?  

The firewood industry is an interesting thing to study.  While many markets exist a lot of producers seem to think that there is only one way to sell firewood...namely, the way THEY sell it.  Anything different is WRONG!  Let's dive in!

Have you ever wondered why there is so much excitement, innovation, and awesome machines in the firewood industry? Dan and Joe dive into the topic about what makes today the Golden Era of firewood machines.

With all the controversy surrounding Flock Cameras Dan and Joe attempt to focus the discussion on firewood.  Could a Firewood Flock Camera be the answer?

A recent trip through Indiana inspired today's podcast.  Hang on, things are going to get rough! 

Dan and Joe discuss current social media trends and what it takes to have a good looking driveway.

Contaminated Lettuce, explosive diarrhea, and cherry spoons.  What else could you ask for in a podcast episode?

Dan and Joe talk about the fickle consumer who expects low prices but has expectations of manufactured in the USA. 

Dan and Joe talk about becoming attached to the junk laying around their yards. These are items that have no value but they still throw it all away.

The Wood Hounds dive into the debate on stacking firewood and if a reasonable alternative exists.  A recent YouTube video was discussed advocating for bins prompting Dan and Joe to chuck in their two cents.     The video can be seen here https://youtu.be/IC3Op8qYMPY?si=doWcAFTbIvWHypMm

Firewood is an interesting profession. At first glance you would think it is a rigorous lifestyle, a labor of love. But is it? Could it actually be an easy job? In today's episode Dan and Joe discuss just how difficult firewood can be, or not be.

Dan and Joe get down to business after a number of power outages interfered with their recording.

After the biggest weekend for the world's Firewood Industry, Dan and Joe talk about the big event, The International Firewood Expo 2026.  Did it rain?  How much firewood was made?  How many exhibitors attend?  Will there be another one in 2027?  Inquiring minds want to know!

Dan and Joe discuss the lead-up to the International Firewood Expo 2026. 

Dan and Joe talk about some of the hazards of firewood delivery.  Dogs, rusty nails, land mines, fire extinguishers all conspire to upset a world class firewood delivery service!  

Why can't people just let others do their own thing? Why can't we all just get along?  Dan and Joe try to answer these questions in today's episode.

What is the deal with fees being charged to consumers? Why do we keep paying them? Why can't a bridge be repaired in a day? All legitimate questions answered on today's episode of the Wood Hounds Podcast!

Dan Recaps his big weekend in Wisconsin at the Midwest Firewood Frenzy. 

Dan and Joe discuss an upcoming, yearly event, the Firewood Frenzy in Wisconsin. Joe also Recaps his recent trip to Connecticut for the Logrite open house. 

This time of year taxes are on a lot of people's minds.  But should an aspiring hobbyist live in fear of paying taxes in order to turn their side hustle into a business?  The Wood Hounds have experience with this matter and are looking to talk about it!    

Dan and Joe celebrate a MAJOR milestone for The Wood Hounds Podcast.  Today marks their 200th episode!  It just seems like 199 episodes ago they posted their first episode...or something like that.