There have been some interesting trends developing with larger YouTube niches where large media companies actually own the channel...the personality works for them.  Interesting.  You only have to look as far as the Automotive niche on YouTube to see how this is playing out.  Will this trend ever come to the firewood niche?  Will corporate America buy up all the big content creators?  Dan and Joe give their two cents.  

Dan and Joe are back from their summer vacation and talk about what they have been up to.  Yes, complaining about the weather is on the list!

Dan and Joe discuss Joe's recent firewood vacation to Germany and the comparison to European style firewood to the US.  Oh, yeah...and the food, the cars, the beer and the like.  

The 2024 Midwest Firewood Frenzy was held on June 22, 2024 in Eau Claire Wisconsin and brought together a number of firewood fans and YouTube channels for the day.  The event was held at the Wolfe Ridge MFG factory which had their entire lineup of log splitters, grapples, and firepits on display.  Dan was in attendance and gave us a summary of the day.  Hilarity ensues!  

Dan and Joe discuss some of the scary things they encounter while messing around with a pile of firewood. All of the creepy crawleys, ferocious animals, and slithering snakes are lurking within. 

Today Dan and Joe discuss tipping and if it belongs in firewood delivery.  It seems lately in the USA a growing number of businesses are asking for tips, much to the chagrin of the customer.  It used to be servers in restaurants, hair stylists, bell hops and the like were tipped, now we are seeing it in fast food restaurants, drive thrus, and retail locations.  Where will the madness end?

Today the Wood Hounds talk about Joe's recent, and EXCITING, firewood delivery to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland Ohio!  One thing for sure the only way Joe's business was ever found by the Rock Hall was because of his company website.  Really, if you are in ANY business you should have a website but if you are selling firewood it is a necessity!!!

Roadside Firewood stands have become a popular way to earn extra dollars for aspiring firewood professionals and hobbyists.  But do these roadside stands run afoul of local zoning laws, ordinances, or annoyed neighbors?  Dan and Joe dive into the topic and do their best to stay in their own comfort zone for the entire episode!  

Wow!!  What a weekend!  The international firewood industry and community descended on Cortland, Ohio for the International Firewood Expo 2024 and EVERYONE was in good spirits.  What is even more impressive is the weather cooperated which is no small feat in northeast Ohio in the spring.  Dan and Joe reminisce on their experience and share their favorite moments.  Alas, the question is asked...will there be another Expo in 2025?

ALL roads lead to Ohio for the May 18th International Firewood Expo.  Dan and Joe discuss the work going into the big event and list all the things causing them stress in the set up.  Firewood, food trucks, and T-shirts galore.  Where else would you rather be?