Chase

The Hearth Matters Podcast

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We're chimney professionals looking to share our fun facts and stories from the industry. We want to help educate our community about something we have a passion for.

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Trading the Top Hat for the Hard Hat 06.07.2026 16:45

We're breaking out of the past and into the present of the hearth industry. Join us as we talk about the current identity of a Chimney Sweep or Chimney Technician. Trading the top hat for the hard hat. NFPA 211 Credit to Jerry Isenhour for the phrasing "Trading the Top Hat for the Hard Hat". Thanks for listening! It is our goal to help our customers, our community, and the broader...

Ep 2: Who is Richie Baxley? 22.06.2026 19:14

In this episode, we discuss the story of Richie Baxley. How he discovered the chimney service industry; how he started Environmental Chimney Service; and how he has transitioned from a field technician to a manager. Subscribe and follow along for a glimpse into the resurgence of the chimney service industry. Thanks for listening! It is our goal to help our customers, our community, and the broader...

Ep1: A Brief History of the American Chimney Sweep 08.06.2026 13:44

In our first episode of The Hearth Matters Podcast, we wanted to give you a small window into the chimney sweep industry in America over the last 50 years. Listen in to hear a couple of certified chimney professionals talk about the changes in the past 50 years. Subscribe and follow along to see where we think the profession is headed in the future. Resources: Oil Embargo Crisis in the 1970s Shor...