The Wood Hounds

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!!  

Have you ever wondered why firewood is such an easy product to sell?  Why do we never have enough?  Why is there a firewood shortage every winter?  Do you know a good plumber?

One of the cruel realities of our passion is we cannot make firewood unless we have logs. Where do we get them? Do we buy them? Do we pull them out of the ditch on the side of the road? Regardless of our methods it is a labor of love.

Dan made the mistake of asking Joe about his vacation pictures that both revolved around the separate murders of two women named Sophie.  Be sure to listen to this light-hearted and entertaining episode! 

Dan and Joe discuss a common request on social media platforms of disclosing personal information about income.  Why do people find this something important to know of another person?  

Dan and Joe meander through some topics in today's episode.  Joe found himself in the middle of a robbery.  Dan tries to explain where all the YouTube views have gone, and both agree on the excitement generated by the Firewood Machine industry.  

Two, very good looking, funny, charming podcasters can both trace their firewood roots to their purchase of an outdoor wood boiler.  If they didn't already have a lot in common!  

Dan and Joe review the recent Paul Bunyan trade show in Cambridge, Ohio, October 3-5, 2025. There is so much to discuss. The awesome firewood machines, the people, the food, the oppressive heat! 

Dan and Joe talk about how a simple branded T Shirt can have an impact on a small business's bottom line.  Hey, we are just two weeks away from the Paul Bunyan Show in Cambridge Ohio...Fun time for all!