The Wood Hounds

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.  

Dan and Joe respond to a listener's email about the benefits, if any, of silver maple firewood.  Let's just say our two favorite Wood Hounds were up to the task!

Dan spends some time explaining to us why he decided to shut down his very successful and lucrative roadside stand.  Seems his growing mini-firewood business has helped grease the tracks for his new direction.  

Dan and Joe hit the ground running after a week off from the Podcast.  The duo immediately got sidetracked discussing historic houses made of steel,complaining about broken windshields, broken firewood processors, and a trip to Tennessee.  Just another day at Wood Hounds' Studio.

Dan and Joe discuss a recent social media post about how to grow a firewood business. Far too often firewooders get hung up on the belief that the only option is to increasing volume. The Wood Hounds respectfully disagree!

What does hand soap have in common with firewood?  Leave it to the Wood Hounds to figure it out!

Dan and Joe think out loud about how firewood burns and the science behind it.  Neither being scientists, the conversation didn't go very far!

Dan and Joe respond to a listener email about a business idea involving firewood sales.  Without getting into the weeds, they unify behind a core belief that the most important thing is to GET STARTED!! 

Dan and Joe respond to viewer mail and give their opinions on a new firewooder's starter set.  Is there an ideal saw and splitter combo?  

Dan and Joe discuss the virtues of the firewood industry in relation to recent comments made by the CEO of Ford.  The Automotive industry could learn a lot from a log splitter. 

Dan and Joe ring in the new year by listing their resolutions for a happy and mentally healthy 2026.

Dan and Joe reflect upon the year 2025 and wonder what's in store for 2026.  What will social media look like next year?  What about the firewood industry?  I guess we will all have to wait and see!

The Wood Hounds stumble upon a FaceBook post that lit a fire about firewood sales regulations.  What is everyone so mad about?? 

Our favorite woodhounds discuss the value of different types of firewood, and more specifically, seasoned vs green firewood.  Is seasoned wood worth more?  Um... yes it is!!