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Welcome to our new Podcast about Firewood, trees, timber, chainsaws, axes and everything firewood! We are Dan and Joe...the Woodhounds! Check in each week for more discussions about EVERYTHING firewood. New episodes air Wednesdays at 5 am est.
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 herehttps://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 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 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!!
Dan and Joe take a break from the winter storm to ponder about the origins of the firewood industry. They conclude the wood was sold too cheap! We mention our good friend Adam from Hometown Acres on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@HometownAcres Please visit his channel and tell him you heard about him on The Wood Hounds Podcast!
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!
A recent fire at a Montana based firewood production yard got Dan and Joe's attention when the story was posted on YouTube. If the fire wasn't bad enough, comments left by some viewers seemed to have crossed the line into bad taste. The Wood Hounds dive into these comments and show how they reflect persistent and unfortunate attitudes about the entire industry. Here is a link to the video https://youtu.be/-8AUPjPtqtg?si=rCcQRz8XN-NLwANA
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!
Joe discusses his recent, week-long tour of firewood yards in Germany and Austria and shares what he witnessed across the pond. This trip was organized by TP Siva, the Finland-based company responsible for the Japa, Hakki Pilke, and Palax firewood processors.
Dan and Joe come close to violating one of their core standards for a world-class firewood podcast. No Cussing!!
Dan discusses a conversation he had with a fellow firewood hobbiest he met recently. Dan tried to help him realize there is a fine line between ambition and fantasy. Or maybe not?!?!?
The irony about smartphones is we can hardly put them down to do our own job. How did we ever get through life without one? Dan and Joe discuss their lives with smartphones and how they can play a productive role in the firewood industry.
Dan and Joe spend the episode talking about food and firewood. Two of their favorite things!
A simple trip to the animal shelter didn't turn out to be so simple after all. Fill out this form...fill out that form. Let's form a club to outlaw forms!
Dan and Joe discuss a YouTube video showing a man questioning the possibility of starting his own firewood business. What a great opportunity to insert their opinion into his life!!! Here is a link to the video discussed in this episodehttps://youtube.com/shorts/I13bOtadftQ?si=Z2xfRbQtBARph_X7
The Wood Hounds discuss the most difficult step in starting a project...the first one! They also find the opportunity to challenge people to dare to be different despite the pressures on us to conform.
The wood Hounds decided not to start a petition banning the month of July from the firewood calendar. However, they wondered what could be done to help a firewooder get through such a brutal, hot month. Robots anyone?
Dan and Joe sit down with none other than Andrew Easton of the Eastonmade Wood Splitter Company. Eastonmade has one of the biggest names in the world for firewood production machines and the Woodhounds get to sit down with Andrew to learn what's going on with the Orange and Blue.
Is there brand loyalty in and around the firewood industry? Do people gravitate to one brand when choosing machines like processors, splitters, chainsaws and the like? Maybe, maybe not? Dan and Joe discuss their brand loyalties in today's episode of the Wood Hounds Podcast!
Leave it to the Wood Hounds to compare the Capitalist, free market system to floating in a kayak. What the...?
Dan and Joe talk about a seismic change in the firewood industry and an upcoming trade show...Hmm... Both events have one thing in common. What could it be?
Dan and Joe talk about what "time" means to them. Is time something to be wasted? Is time money? Is time something to be spent on what is most important? One thing for certain, they both wasted a LOT of time talking about it in today's episode!
Are there expected behaviors in the woodyard? Are there actions taboo to the culture and character of firewood production? Does it even matter in the heat of summer? Dan and Joe do their best to figure it out in today's episode. Please help the Wood Hounds Podcast by giving us a 5 star review.
Both Dan and Joe endured serious weather events that damaged areas of their woodyards...A hail storm in Wisconsin and a flash flood in Ohio. The duo go more into depth of what occurred and discuss what they have learned. Hilarity ensues!
Dan and Joe decide to take the dip into the new realities of import tariffs. Spoiler alert, neither have a clue.
Dan and Joe wax nostalgic for the recent, rainy weekend in Ohio at the International Firewood Expo 2025. It rained.
Dan and Joe catch up on their lives after missing the previous week's podcast episode. The big thing, just two weeks away, is the International Firewood Expo 2025, May 2-3 in Cortland, Ohio. Fun for all!!
Dan and Joe talk log splitters and wonder what are the important features of our most favorite machine. Log lift? Adjustable knife? Cycle time? Hmm...
Dan and Joe discuss the exciting year ahead for the Wood Hound firewood community. There are a number of locally driven get togethers, charitable events, and a certain International firewood Expo! The truth about the role firewood plays is very evident this year. Firewood brings people together!
Dan and Joe discuss a cruel reality of the firewood industry. WAYYY too many people, customers and producers, seem to have a lackadaisical attitude about accuracy of quantities. Is there any other product in the world that is routinely purchased where the actual quantity is usually wrong?!
Our two favorite Wood Hounds, Dan and Joe discuss the coming spring and the realization that not all is great when warm weather returns. It seems there is a delicate balance between working outside and avoiding sun exposure.
Dan discusses his experience developing his Mini Firewood business. He recaps his attendance of the Home and Garden Show in Minneapolis and highlights some similarities of his business with the "traditional" firewood delivery industry.
Dan and Joe spend the episode comparing and contrasting mail order firewood vs traditional delivery. Hilarity ensues!
Dan and Joe wander from their scheduled topic to discuss some particular comments of their viewers. These are always entertaining podcasts. Never boring!
What does the future hold for the firewood industry? Will it adjust to the changing wants and needs of the next generation of consumers? Or will it keep firmly planted in the past operating with a two-cord minimum? Dan and Joe both see a growing tempest and try to predict the future of the firewood industry.
Dan and Joe discuss the new TimberOX Summit log splitter that is now for sale and ready for purchase. They both played a role in this new machine's creation and were both able to run the final product. Their final verdict/? It's AWESOME!
Dan and Joe discuss a roadmap for a business to partner with a social media influence to help sell their product. It pays to do your research and look for a compatible influencer. But, we all know, if the product is pizza, look no further than the Wood Hounds!
Dan and Joe spend their day complaining about the weather and talking about food. Nothing new here.
Dan and Joe recap their interview with Leroy Hite, the founder and former owner of Cutting Edge Firewood. They both noticed a number of relatable business practices in their own enterprises but question if either is willing to "pay the price" to succeed at that level. Spoiler alert... The answer is NO!!!
Dan and Joe sit down with Leroy Hite, founder and former owner of Cutting Edge Firewood, a high-end, luxury firewood service based in Atlanta Ga. CAUTION!!! You are about to have everything you have heard about successful firewood delivery services radically challenged.
Dan and Joe talk about 2024, the firewood industry, the podcast, and all the happenings around the Wood Hound Community. Both enjoyed 2024 and wonder what's in store for next year. Happy New Year to everyone and let's hope for the best year ever!
Dan and Joe dig into the great debate...to stack or not to stack. World peace teeters in the balance.
Dan and Joe go WAY off the reservation to discuss a YouTube video they both watched and were highly annoyed by.
Dan and Joe respond to a fellow YouTube channel who asked for help in the direction his small business should take. Opinions??? We have A LOT of those! To view the video in question please click here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xm7oqQpgq4c&t=303s
Dan shares with us his recent experience attending a weekend event where he hocked his mini fire pits and mini firewood. Yes, he had a successful day but was this enough for him to give up his day job?
Dan and Joe sit down with Adam Haritan, the creator of Learnyourland.com and YouTube personality - https://www.youtube.com/@LearnYourLand. Adam discusses how his hobby of foraging for mushrooms led to his massive online presence and how he helps people expand their understanding of nature. He has become a go-to source for anyone wanting to better understand ecology, forest ecosystems, and mushroom & tree identification. Pull up a toadstool and hang out with us as we get to know Adam Haritan in today's episode!
Everyone uses credit cards, or so it seems. There are a number of small businesses that operate as cash only to avoid the extra costs of plastic but is this a good idea? Pull up your sub sandwich and hang out a while with the Wood Hounds as they discuss.
Dan and Joe spend the episode discussing farmers' markets and farmers' roadside stands. It seems a farmer can capitalize on their local status and charge a premium for their product. Shouldn't a firewooder be able to do the same? Hmm....
Is firewood a low end commodity? Can value be added to it? Why do so many people avoid "wasting" their time doing anything with firewood other than dumping it on the ground. And why is it that firewood production must NEVER include the use of your tractor? Hmm... seems odd but is it true?
Dan and Joe have noticed how the warm, fall weather has put them behind in their firewood gathering for the upcoming winter. It seems their motivation comes with a shot of cold air but that has yet to happen this season.
Dan and Joe dive into the reality that the world is full of people, groups, businesses and the like that are all different in their own way. If we can all accept that being different is a reality, why do some struggle with accepting that? And does this even relate to firewood?!?! Pretty sure it does!
Dan and Joe relive their exciting week at the 2024 Paul Bunyan Show in Cambridge, Ohio. Perfect weather, cool machines, and good friends pretty much sums everything up! What else could we ask for?
Dan and Joe discuss how they were both able to create new firewood markets in their areas. Dan did it with his small wood and Joe with his value added firewood delivery. Both will tell you that they occupied unoccupied space and believe others can duplicate in their own areas.
How would you react if your business had the highest prices in town? Is that a good thing or bad? Should you be embarrassed or should you raise your prices more? Dan and Joe talk about this in today's episode and determine that....maybe...it's not such a bad thing after all!
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Dan and Joe enter the world of theory and prediction. A serious scientific on the origins of life? No! They instead wonder out loud how the end of their social media "jobs" will one day come to an end. Trust us...this is not as depressing as it sounds!
The dynamic duo discuss current trends in the firewood industry and wax nostalgic of... today??? Huh??? Could TODAY be the golden age of our industry? It just may be the case with the exciting machines being produced and the traction firewood is gaining on social media.
Dan and Joe discuss current events in the world of YouTube influencers involving lawsuits and hurt feelings. A YouTuber was sued for a critical review and another had his professional license challenged for critical videos. Where will the madness end?
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Dan and Joe share some of their past customer service experiences and relate them to their own business endeavors. Also this week begins the one month countdown to the Paul Bunyan Timber show in Cambridge, Ohio.
Dan and Joe take a shallow dive into the world of science to help them better understand a better method of seasoning firewood...not that any exists but that's beside the point!
Dan and Joe have figured out that what you wear to work isn't only important to the person wearing the outfit. In industries like firewood your personal attire can play a role in protecting you from injury but ALSO can help protect the fragile feelings of those around you! Oh yeah, jewelry is a problem too.
If you want to protect your assets, maybe installing a camera system is the way to go? Or maybe not. Dan and Joe discuss using cameras in the wood yard and both determine their usefulness is most likely something other than preventing thievery.
Dan and Joe try to build on the excitement of the 2024 Olympiad in France by creating their own contest for firewooders. Could they be on to something?
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?
Dan and Joe discuss current trends in the economy relating to machines, computers, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI is growing in popularity but will it ever find its place in firewood? Is there a future for AI with firewood production and sales? Can AI make things better for everyone or will ilt lead to the end of the world!?!?
Dan and Joe ramble on today about a number of things on their minds. They also reflect on their recent interview with Paul Grenier of iDry Kilns and list a number of items they wish they would have thought of to ask. Lastly, they speak of the kind and giving nature of the firewood community on social media.
What is the big deal about kilns? Are we missing something?? Well, today we begin our official deep-dive into the subject matter and speak with Paul Grenier of iDry Systems LLC. iDry is a kiln manufacturer from Barre Vermont. We will do our best to ask the burning questions and turn up the heat to learn as much as we can about kilns and a new product brought to market by iDry!
To learn more about iDry kilns please check out their websitehttps://idrywood.com/ For specific inquiries for iDry please contact Paul at his emailpaul@idrysystems.com
Dan and Joe spend time discussing a recent Facebook post that garnered widespread angst from the firewood community. Can't we all just get along? The duo follows up that discussion by answering questions posed in a very nice email written by a loyal listener.
Today Dan and Joe talk about how life could be much easier and their business much more profitable if they would actually hire help. Really? Wouldn't this just cause more headaches? Really? No, seriously. Really?
Dan and Joe really go off the reservation in today's discussion about the many ways people create their own problems by not controlling their emotions. In most instances the things in life we all want are attainable if only we could remain focused on our goals and identify exactly what we want.
Dan and Joe revisit their previous episode involving an interview with Laurel Downs of The Nature Conservancy and their national Don't Move Firewood campaign. The discuss some things that are still "bugging" them about invasive species and how firewood can be an unwitting contributor. Hilarity ensues! Please visit www.dontmovefirewood.org for more information and to check out invasive species in your state.
In this episode, Dan and Joe interview Laurel Downs of The Nature Conservancy and their national educational outreach program, Don't Move Firewood. Laurel teaches us about harmful bugs and invasive species and how they can hitchhike on firewood and damage healthy forests. This is a topic near and dear to everyone who camps and who appreciates our forests. Please visit their websitewww.dontmovefirewood.org If you have specific questions please email Laurel atlaurel.downs@TNC.org
Today the dynamic duo discuss a new product that Dan created and is now selling on the internet...Mini Firewood. If you haven't noticed there is a growing trend in mini fire pits that are small enough to sit on a table top. These new fire pits are a big hit by apartment dwellers and city folk looking for a wood burning experience but cannot have a large open fire. Dan saw this as an opportunity to bring a new product to market and, with it, demonstrates how creative thinking can bring new opportunities to an old industry. Here is Dan's website for mini firewood. www.back40minifirewood.com
Dan and Joe both have something in common...they both work from home. While working from home is an excellent way to live a low-stress life there are still some down-sides to the practice. One thing for sure, the 1 hour daily commute is much better spent sleeping in bed.
Now that is a roof you can look up to! How can a major expense like a 12 foot roof ever pay for itself? Probably never but today Dan and Joe discuss spending money to improve your area of operation despite not making total, financial sense. The bottom line is, it is nice under a roof, and perhaps that is priceless!
Today Dan and Joe discuss an email they received about cherry firewood and possible poisons in the smoke. After a day of internet searches and phone calls to dietitians the duo are ready to disclose their findings.
Dan and Joe take time to celebrate their 100th episode of The Wood Hounds Podcast! There were questions if a podcast about firewood could ever succeed and after a modest goal of four episodes was surpassed the podcast was well on its way! Dan and Joe discuss their favorite past episodes, discuss their biggest failures, and talk about future ideas for the next 100 episodes.
Dan and Joe sit down with Richard Heby, the owner of Woodbourne Boys Firewood from Brooklyn New York. Richard gives a fascinating peek into how he operates his firewood delivery service in and around NYC. Richard shows how, when he is not sitting in traffic, he procures his inventory and how he delivers kiln dried firewood to the many pizza ovens and townhomes in the largest city in the country. You can learn more about Richard's firewood delivery service by visiting his company's website at https://woodbourneboys.com/
Today, Dan and Joe discuss relationships and how peoples feelings for each other can evolve over time. There is a special connection subscribers can have with a social media personality and sometimes these relationships can face a rocky road. Can a happy medium be found? Can everyone just get along? Stay tuned to find out!
Dan and Joe sit down with Bob Nelson of the Wolfe Ridge MFG log splitter company. Bob has created a name for himself in the firewood industry as one of the early pioneers in utilizing social media to market and drive sales. Bob had his start at Metsa Machines where his actions positioned the Japa firewood processors as one of the best selling machines in the USA. Can Bob have the same success at Wolfe Ridge? Listen in and draw your own conclusions. Word to the wise, don't bet against Bob!
Dan and Joe dive into the world of YouTube monetization and discuss the ups and downs of trying to run a profitable channel. They both conclude there are A LOT of things out of a YouTuber's control but the best thing to do is to keep at it!
You may think you own the biggest, meanest log splitter in the world but can it split (mythical wood species)? Yeah your chainsaw really did a good job cutting up that rotten balsa wood! Today Dan and Joe discuss various firewood machines and how rating their performance on what they "CAN" do vs what they "CAN'T" do may be the better way to look at them.
Dan and Joe begin 2024 with an exciting episode discussing two separate emails from listeners. It seems that firewood production creates a lot of mess that has to be dealt with eventually. Our favorite Wood Hounds discuss their waste problems and how they deal with it. Maybe a New Year's Resolution is in order?
Dan and Joe spend some time looking back upon 2023 and how their endeavors from the year led them to their current situations. Both are passionate firewooders and have successful YouTube channels but they take different approaches to their craft. One of the great things about firewood is you can be a major producer or a small hobbyist (cue the music) and still find common bonds that bring us all together.
Dan and Joe enter the 2023 holiday season by revealing their "wood yard wish lists" for the coming year. What will Santa bring? Would they rather have a new truck? Log splitter? Chainsaw? It's hard to guess but one thing for sure they will enjoy the discussion.
Dan reviews Joe's recent trip to Leadville, Colorado to discover the VEPAK Firewood Packaging Machine. Joe spent the week in Colorado visiting MK High Country Firewood and their use of the VEPAK machine for their bagged firewood operation. Joe had to battle through the mountain roads, snow storms and altitude sickness to bring the store for all of us to enjoy. Get your aspirins and oxygen and enjoy the episode!
Dan and Joe received an email from an international subscriber seeking advice on starting a firewood business. Of course they heaped encouragement on this young teenager but also offered up one of the most important skills when seeking advice. You will have to listen to the episode to learn what that is!!!
What is the true value of firewood? Is it simply based on the physical sticks of firewood or should the price be based also upon the delivery service? Dan and Joe try to dig into the true value of firewood and what other factors are involved in determining what a customer should pay for their season's stash!
Dan and Joe take a break from their usual format to discuss the coming Thanksgiving Holiday. Where will they go? How far will they travel? Will they eat too much? Inquiring minds want to know!
Dan and Joe talk about their outdoor wood boilers...or furnaces...whatever you want to call them! These boilers are very effective but not very efficient in their use of wood. There is a lifestyle that should be understood before you purchase one but, if you do, a warm house and hot shower awaits!
Dan and Joe sit down and discuss recent firewood user-group discussions on Facebook. Both notice a negative, sour mood amongst the many comments on Facebook and recognize the folly of seeking help from forums such as these.
Today Dan describes his recent event that was cancelled due to record rainfalls in his area of Wisconsin. Seems that rain and firewood don't mix! But not all was lost as an alternative event, at a different location, was created to salvage the weekend. Why does rain always seem to ruin a Wood Hound's big plans? I guess we will never know!
A very popular sales technique in the firewood industry is to offer discounts to close a deal. Dan and Joe discuss this topic and offer their insight to its practice. Do discounts do more harm than good? Do they damage your brand? Are they just a way for the seller to lose money? Listen in to find out!
Today Dan and Joe have a discussion about firewood bundles and Joe's new wrapping machine made by Go Fast Mfg. A friendly debate ensues if bagging is faster than wrapping. Who knows? Does it matter?
Dan and Joe found the strength to relive the past weekend at the Paul Bunyan show in Cambridge Ohio. They try their best to relive the sights and sounds of such an incredible event and all the festivities attended leading up to the big show. Hilarity ensues.
The first week of October is a special time in Ohio and for the timber, firewood industry. Dan and Joe discuss their plans for attending the 2023 Paul Bunyan show in Cambridge OH Oct. 6th, 7th, & 8th.
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Dan and Joe received a very nice and helpful email from a listener who offered advice on making the podcast even better than what it is. While they both agree with the email's recommendations what will they ultimately decide? Will they take the advice of the listener or will they stay the course?
Dan and Joe both concluded that mid-September is a good time to get busy, kick themselves in gear, and start getting their firewood ready for the winter. While the temps are still up, their internal clocks are telling them to get busy!
What an impressive streak!!! The Back40 Firewood Friday Night Live Stream has become an institution for members of the YouTube firewood community and last week Dan celebrated his 200th consecutive episode! Dan and Joe discuss how this livestream has become a weekend staple on YouTube and spend time reminiscing about past episodes and what could possibly be next. Thanks for supporting The Wood Hounds Podcast and helping us become the #1 firewood podcast in the world! Please send us an email to let us know how we are doing to TheWoodHounds@gmail.com
The annoying reality of many consumer purchases these days are the extra fees added onto your bill. What gives? Seriously? Dan and Joe talk about these "fees" and how they could relate to the firewood industry. Hilarity ensues! During this particular podcast there are many references to the "previous episode" detailing a popular online firewood fraud. You can listen to this episode by clicking here! https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-9hw4x-1491b34 Thanks for supporting The Wood Hounds Podcast and please send us your comments to our email at thewoodhounds@gmail.com . You never know...your email may just be read on the air!
Dan and Joe discuss a recent firewood scam they were made aware of. These types of scams are nothing new and continue to spread in the firewood community. Along with discussing how these scams are carried out the duo provide tips to avoid being ripped off.
Dan gives us all the dirty...and muddy...details of his recent trip to Boonville New York and his attending of the NYS Woodsmen's Field Days. Did Dan let the rain and mud put a damper on his weekend? Did his shoes make it through the event in one piece? Sit back and let him tell you his story!
Dan and Joe attempt to "convey" their stories about recent upgrades and repairs made to machines at both their wood yards. One thing is certain...sometimes it's better just to leave stuff alone!
Dan and Joe find an escape from the oppressive heat outside by turning to Google for a fun time. Didn't you know all you have to do is search "FIREWOOD" to have hours of fun and excitement avoiding the real work outside in the wood yard? Pull up your keyboard and join us!!!
Joe asks Dan about his new, Finland made, Japa 365+ Pro firewood processor! It must be a great feeling to look outside and see one of the greatest firewood processors in your backyard. Listen in to hear Dan explain!!!
Today Dan and Joe talk about how their summers are going and how they are avoiding the excessive heat of this early summer.
Today Dan and Joe talk about wood smoke and how certain areas of the country are dealing with different problems involving wood fires. They discuss the current poor air quality in their region from the Canadian forest fires and also a renewed push in NYC to combat particulate emissions from the many wood-fired pizza ovens in the City. Here is a link to the article discussing the NYC pizza oven issue https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/27/business/nyc-pizza-oven-explainer/index.html
Dan and Joe get sidetracked during today's episode and discuss some past comments that were left on their YouTube channels. It seems YouTube personalities can have a Love-Hate relationship with commenters to their channels but there seems to be a certain type of comment that can get under both Dan and Joe's skin.
Today Dan tells us all about his major project at his wood yard...a VersaTube carport that will cover his splitters and other firewood machines. Dan was super excited to get started on this project but he soon found out there were a number of challenges awaiting him.
A week after hosting Professor John Pastor discussing his book "White Pine" Dan and Joe spend time discussing the experience they had learning about this iconic American tree. To purchase "White Pine...The Natural and Human History of a Foundational American Tree" visit the publisher's website https://islandpress.org/books/white-pine To learn more about Professor John Pastor https://islandpress.org/author/john-pastor
Dan and Joe sit down with Professor John Pastor to discuss his new book, White Pine-- The Natural and Human History of a Foundational American Tree. Sit back and listen to an AMAZING story about a tree that helped plant the seeds of Revolution and built this nation to what it is today. To purchase "White Pine" please visit Island Press! https://islandpress.org/books/white-pine John Pastor is an ecologist and professor of biology at the University of Minnesota, Duluth, where his teaching and research focus on the natural history and ecology of northern ecosystems. Pastor is the author of Mathematical Ecology of Populations and Ecosystems, is co-editor of Large Mammalian Herbivores, Ecosystem Dynamics, and Conservation, and has authored or coauthored 22 book chapters and over 120 papers, mostly about the North Woods. He is co-chair of the Natural History Section of the Ecological Society of America. Professor Pastor's personal blog http://www.theclevermoose.com/
Dan and Joe try to dive back into the topic of firewood industry trends and the better positioning itself to better serve customers of the future. This is certainly a complicated matter to discuss but certainly Dan and Joe can make things even more confusing!!!
Joe gives Dan a rundown of his trip to Bangor, Maine and the 2023 Loggers Expo. Joe was able to see a lot of super cool machines and met a lot of nice people. BUT he came away with two frustrations that he has yet to figure out. Listen in to hear what he has to say.
Dan explains how an Eastonmade 37D wood splitter wound up in his wood yard. Talk about a great day! A conversation ensues on the role of a content creator and pitfalls that they face providing an honest video review.
Today Dan and Joe talk about the recent gatherings taking place at wood yards across the country fueled by the YouTube firewood community. All is right with the world!! Well, upon further review, there has been an "occasional" person who failed to live up to the good nature we all have come to enjoy amongst ourselves.
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Dan and Joe discuss the big weekend of Ohio Wood Burner's Open house, the big move, and the after party!! How can you call this "work" when you are having this much fun??
Dan and Joe discuss the Ohio Wood Burner open house for the new woodyard that is just days away.
Dan and Joe discuss their lives as YouTube content creators...the good, the bad, and the things that can cause stress to their day! If you are considering starting a YouTube channel this would be a good episode to gain some insight into the inner workings of YouTube and as an influencer.
Joe was motivated by a recent Facebook post of Dan's where he was taking grief from his followers over how he sharpened his chain. Really? What is the problem? Did Dan throw a perfectly good chain in the trash? Looks like you will have to listen in to find out what REALLY happened! Here is the Facebook post that started it all!https://fb.watch/jRPzNbu5H3/ Here is the link to Ohio Wood Burner's Open House 2023!!https://ohiowoodburner.com/owb-news/open-house-2023/
Dan and Joe tackle the perennial debate of what obligations do firewood producers have towards their customers. Do you sell green wood in the winter time? Do you sell green wood at all? After a whole lotta talking neither are sure they could form an opinion! Hilarity ensues! Listen to the episode featuring Harry Watt of the NC State Wood Products Extension here https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-va83k-13904e2
Dan and Joe return from their scheduled spring break and get caught up on the week behind and the weeks ahead. Thanks for supporting the Wood Hounds Podcast!
Hey, you! Things aren't that bad! Get up, get outside and take a risk! Dan and Joe discuss their logical (for them!) approach to identifying all the bad things that can happen to a business and just how much at risk they are of watching everything go down the drain! If you like today's episode of the Wood Hounds Podcast please send us an email and we may read it on a future episode. Our address is TheWoodHounds@gmail.com
Dan and Joe have an easy discussion about the spring season and the upcoming projects they both have for their firewood operations. Wouldn't things be GREAT if the SNOW and MUD would permit this? Let us know what you think of the Wood Hounds Podcast by sending us an email to TheWoodHounds@gmail.com
Happy 1 year Anniversary to the Wood Hounds Podcast! Dan and Joe are just Thrilled to be able to continue the tradition of hosting the worlds' #1 firewood podcast and we can't wait for our 2nd year anniversary! We want to thank everyone for your support and making this such an enjoyable experience. Please let us know what you think of today's episode by sending us an email to TheWoodHounds@gmail.com
Today Dan and Joe take a deep dive into the Puget Sound and other local regions who may, or may, be passing laws affecting the sale and use of firewood. Is this the end of the world upon us? Let us know what you think of today's episode by sending us an email to TheWoodHounds@gmail.com
Dan and Joe sit down with Harry Watt of NC State University's Wood Product Extension to discuss EVERTHING firewood! Harry is a long-time educator and consultant who chairs the National Firewood Workshop each year. Topics covered are seasoned firewood vs green, proper burning techniques, modern wood stoves, EPA regulations, and the future of firewood. Please let us know what you think of our interview with Harry! Send us an email to TheWoodHounds@gmail.com
Dan and Joe get the chance to sit down with Kelllee Miller, co-inventor and owner of Chain Locker USA...a true American Dream story! They discuss the history of Chain Locker USA, from its humble beginnings to its rising presence with professional and homeowner chainsaw users.
You can learn more about Chain Locker USA by clicking herehttps://chainlockerusa.com/ Please let us know what you think of today's podcast by emailing us at TheWoodHounds@gmail.com
Dan and Joe explore the perennial debate of covering firewood and protecting it from the elements. Do you have an opinion? Please let us know what it is by sending us an email to TheWoodHounds@gmail.com
Today Dan and Joe discuss their recent interview with Austin Roberts of The LogOx and the exciting position they are in with growing the reach of The Wood Hounds Podcast. Of course not all is rosy with a listener comment and that is explored in depth. Let us know what you think of The Wood Hounds Podcast! We would love to hear from you. Please send us an email to TheWoodHounds@gmail.com
Today Dan and Joe sit down with the Co-founder and General Manager of LogOx to discuss this iconic tool's humble beginnings to its current place as a worldwide phenomenon! Find out what makes the LogOx every firewooder's friend! You can learn more about LogOx by clicking here! https://www.thelogox.com Thanks for listening to The Wood Hounds Podcast and please let us know what you think of today's episode. Send us an email to TheWoodHounds@gmail.com
Dan and Joe kick off the New Year discussing the importance of a properly running truck and tractor. It doesn't matter what exciting tool you have to make firewood, saws, splitters, processors, the emphasis always is on a truck or tractor that starts when you turn the key! Thanks for making The Wood Hounds Podcast the #1 firewood podcast in the world! Please send us an email with what you believe is the most important tool in your wood yard. Our Email is TheWoodHounds@gmail.com
Dan and Joe ring in 2023 by doing what they do best...complaining about the weather. Both have survived the big winter storm and spent their time reminiscing about their first year as podcasters. What an interesting year 2022 was for The Wood Hounds Podcast! It seems like yesterday we came up with a plan to make FOUR episodes to determine if there is an interest in firewood podcasting. Our listeners made it loud and clear that the Wood Hounds Podcast is here to stay! If you have a suggestion or if you have something you would like to listen to in 2023 please send us an email to TheWoodHounds@gmail.com
Dan and Joe wanted to have a fun Christmas episode so what could be more fun than talking about what they would love Santa to put under their tree!?! What would you like Santa to bring you for Xmas? Send us an email to TheWoodHounds@gmail.com We are winding down our first year with the Wood Hounds Podcast and we want to thank EACH of you for supporting our podcast and making us the #1 firewood podcast in the world!
Dan and Joe really go deep into their conversation about their most favorite machine in the world, the chainsaw!! Sit back and enjoy the back and forth as our two favorite firewood personalities discuss all the great things of our little two-stroke friends!! Thanks for making The Wood Hounds the #1 firewood podcast in the WORLD!! Do you have a favorite saw? We would love to hear about it. Send us an email to TheWoodHounds@gmail.com
Dan and Joe continue the topic from a recent YouTube video discussing the processing of firewood. There are those who say firewood should be "touched" minimally to secure profits while others would say the exact opposite. Dan and Joe try to figure out this debate and offer their insights. Do you disagree with Dan and Joe? Send us an email to TheWoodHounds@gmail.com
There are just WAY too many horror stories of homeowners getting "burned" with a bad firewood purchase. In this episode Dan and Joe will help you navigate the pitfalls that exist when making a firewood purchase and arm you with important knowledge that can help make your winter warm and cozy! Do you like our advice? Did we forget to mention something? If so please send us an email and we may read it during an upcoming episode. Email us at TheWoodHounds@gmail.com
On the eve of Thanksgiving 2022 Dan and Joe spend time discussing their year and all the things that bring joy to their lives...namely, firewood, YouTube, and their subscribers! We want to thank everyone for making the Wood Hounds the #1 firewood podcast in the world and please let us know what is on your mind by emailing us at TheWoodHounds@gmail.com
Today Dan and Joe discuss the little things we do to prevent us from achieving goals. You wouldn't think these problems would exist in the firewood community but, look around!
There is a slow, building monster in both Dan and Joe's wood yards and now they are up to their knees in wood waste! It seems making firewood creates a lot of waste...but what can be done about it? Let us know what you think about The Wood Hounds Podcast by sending us an Email to TheWoodHounds@gmail.com . Hey, if you are lucky we may read your letter on the air!!
A popular trend in social media are short, TikTok style videos. It seems the firewood video niche is FINALLY catching on and Dan and Joe do their best to explain this phenomenon to their subscribers. Why are they always the last one to the party? If you are enjoying The Wood Hounds Podcast please share us with your friends, post to you Facebook or Instagram! Let us know your thoughts by emailing us at TheWoodHounds@gmail.com
Snow will be flying and piling up before we all know it and Dan and Joe discuss what they "should" be doing to get ready for the impending winter. Getting your wood shed fully stocked is a year-round job but that isn't the only think you should be doing around your house before Jack Frost makes a visit! If you like our list of preparations, or if you think we forgot some things please send us an email to TheWoodHounds@gmail.com
Dan and Joe are posed with a dilemma of being stranded on a desert island but are required to make 20 cords of firewood in 30 days. How will they attack this problem? Will they ever get this task done? Will they even try? If you think you can solve this in a more creative, or practical way, send us an email and let us know how! You can reach us at TheWoodHounds@gmail.com
After a VERY long and busy four-and-a-half-day weekend, Dan and Joe share their thoughts (and aches and pains) for their 2022 Paul Bunyan experience. Sure they aren't getting any younger, but for an exciting expo that comes once a year our Wood Hound hosts will do their best to bring the excitement to you with this episode. Now let the countdown begin for a return visit to Cambridge, Ohio in 2023! Let us know your Paul Bunyan experience by sending us an email to TheWoodHounds@gmail.com
Dan and Joe get MAJORLY sidetracked in today's podcast and start listing off some of their favorite things. Let us know if you like our list by sending us an email to TheWoodHounds@gmail.com
Today Dan shares with us his recent vacation and firewood excursion to Washington State USA. Not only did he get in some much needed rest and relaxation but he had a chance to meet another YouTube channel, a fan of his channel, and become acquainted with the Douglas Fir!
Today Dan interviews Joe about his recent trip to Finland to tour the Japa Firewood Processor's factory in Haapajarvi, Finland AND his opportunity to visit FINNMETKO, Finland's national timber show. Joe shares what he learned about the firewood industry in the Nordic region and how these innovative machines are finding a foothold in North America. The Wood Hounds will be taking a week off for September 21 but will be back at it the following week. We want to thank EVERYONE for making The Wood Hound's Podcast the number one firewood podcast in the world! You can reach us by email at TheWoodHounds@gmail.com
Today Dan and Joe take a step away from splitting and stacking firewood to discuss how the Wood Hounds Podcast has established its presence in the podcast universe. They also share problems and headaches they have experienced along their journey.
Dan and Joe go WAY off on a tangent discussing how a tree ever became a candidate for firewood in the first place. They trace a stick of firewood all the way from a lone seed 100 years ago to being harvested by a logger clearing land. Hilarity ensues! Thanks for making the Wood Hounds the #1 firewood podcast in the world! We really want to know what is on your mind so send us an email to TheWoodHounds@gmail.com NOW you can find our old episodes on YouTube. Here is a link to our channel. Please like and subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkxd8XO3yTuqjEd8poJw1TA
Today Dan and Joe revisit their earlier discussion about the future of firewood. In this episode they discuss firewood tools and machines and how their roles may evolve in the years to come. If you are enjoying The Wood Hounds podcast please rate us five stars! We would love to hear your thoughts on this episode please send an email to TheWoodHounds@gmail.com
Today Dan and Joe get out their crystal ball and look deep into the future to see what role firewood will play...if any. Are HOA's, local laws, or statewide bans in the works to snuff out our favorite heat source? Turn up your volume, hit the play button, and listen for yourself! Thanks for making The Wood Hounds the planet's #1 firewood podcast! Don't forget to give us a 5 star rating and share us with your friends and family! Send us an email to let us know how we are doing to TheWoodHounds@gmail.com
Being a "middle man" for selling any product comes with a lot of negative opinions but too often we overlook the important service they provide. Today Dan and Joe discuss a business model for firewood that can be very lucrative with minimal equipment, space, and sweat! Thanks for making The Wood Hounds the NUMBER ONE firewood podcast in the world! We are always looking for your reactions to our ramblings and would love to hear from you. Drop us an email TheWoodHounds@gmail.com
When is the best time of the year to make firewood? Is it the fall when the temperatures are cool but the ground is wet? Or the spring when the temperatures are warmer but the ground is mud? Or the summer when the temps are hot? Or the winter when you have to deal with snow and cold? Maybe there isn't an ideal time? Today Dan and Joe discuss their opinions of the four seasons and how they affect their enjoyment making firewood! If you enjoy The Wood Hounds podcast please send us an email and let us know what you would like us to talk about on upcoming episodes at TheWoodHounds@gmail.com
Today Dan and Joe discuss firewood having so much more uses than heating your house. Make sure to rate our Podcast! Send us an email to TheWoodHounds@gmail.com
Today Dan and Joe get distracted from their weekly topic to discuss what they watch on YouTube other than firewood. Hilarity ensues...for them! Here are links to some of the videos they reference! Tennis Court Fail https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AVgBS1fflQ Gay Mount Everest https://youtu.be/K1Y6PchDYfw I Like Turtles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMNry4PE93Y
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Dan and Joe dive into the world of advertising and how you can best promote your own firewood company. Spoiler Alert! The 20th century is over!
Many people who sell firewood sometimes forget that they work in a service industry and satisfying the customer should be the first concern. Today Dan and Joe share some of their thoughts about what customer service means to them as a consumer and a business owner. We hope you are enjoying the Wood Hounds Podcast and if you are please send us an email to TheWoodHounds@gmail.com We would love to hear from you!
Is there a best way to make and sell firewood bundles? Today Dan and Joe talk about the popular ways of bundling firewood and if there is a best way to get into this growing firewood market!
Today Dan and Joe discuss how they find suitable logs to make into firewood. Whether you harvest trees from your own land, from a curbside in your neighborhood, or purchasing from loggers you can usually find what you are looking for.
Smashed fingers, pulled muscles, sore backs are just a few of the horror stories you can hear from others who make firewood. Today Dan and Joe discuss some of the hazards around the wood pile and share stories of firewood related accidents in their past. If you are enjoying The Wood Hounds podcast please send us an email to let us know what you think at TheWoodHounds@gmail.com
Dan and Joe discuss everything they have learned about firewood processors. They are super cool machines, fast, productive, but VERY pricey!!
Today Dan and Joe discuss a major firewood problem that everyone has to deal with...bugs!! Like the podcast? Have a question? Send us an email TheWoodHounds@gmail.com
Today Dan and Joe discuss the joys of a hobby and when it might be a good time to transition into a profitable business!
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There is perhaps not a more iconic, historic tree in the United States than the American Elm. While a firewooder would call Elm a major headache, Dan and Joe discuss the history of the stately Elm, from its role in the formation of the USA, its near extinction from Dutch Elm Disease, to its driving force in the creation of the hydraulic splitter industry!
There are SOOOO many happy memories of families working together to bring in the year's firewood. Today Dan and Joe answer a listener's question about how to get family involved with firewood hobbies or businesses. Send us a email TheWoodHounds@gmail.com
The key to excellent firewood is to dry it from the inside out. Today Dan and Joe discuss the practice of seasoning firewood, why it's important, and how it can be done effectively. Thanks for making The Wood Hounds the World's #1 firewood podcast! We want to hear from you so send us an email at TheWoodHounds@gmail.com
Dan and Joe just didn't become successful podcasters overnight! They both got their start and honed their craft from the rough and tumble world of YouTube! Today our hosts discuss their start as content creators and how firewood fueled both their careers. Drop us an email...TheWoodHounds@gmail.com
You may have seen these huffing and puffing next to a house. An Outdoor Wood Boiler is an inexpensive way to heat your house. But they certainly come with some downsides. Today Dan and Joe discuss this fascinating way to heat your house! Drop us an email at TheWoodHounds@gmail.com
Dan and Joe discuss the firewood community and what makes it such an enjoyable place even though the occasional snob lurks in the shadows. If you enjoy the podcast please let us know! Send us an email to TheWoodHounds@gmail.com
Dan and Joe discuss a problem that seems to be unique to the firewood industry. Why do some people become upset when a person profits from firewood??? The Woodhounds Podcast has become a HUGE hit! Let us know what you think by emailing us at TheWoodHounds@gmail.com
Dan and Joe discuss the different things that make "quality" firewood. Not only do species and production standards play a role but also professional delivery! Thanks for supporting the #1 firewood podcast in the world! Please send us a comment to TheWoodHounds@gmail.com
One of the most important tasks making firewood is splitting the logs. Today Dan and Joe discuss the many different ways and machines that exist to split firewood.
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Dan and Joe dive into the tool shed to discuss all the cool tools to help in the production of firewood. Don't forget to send us an email about this and all of our firewood podcast episodes to: TheWoodHounds@gmail.com
Dan and Joe share their opinions on firewood species and what they like and don't like. Do you have a favorite species of firewood? Let us know about it by sending us an email at thewoodhounds@gmail.com
In this episode we discuss the various ways to measure firewood. We are Dan and Joe...the Wood Hounds! Check in each week for more discussions about EVERYTHING firewood!
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Welcome to our new Podcast about Firewood, trees, timber, chainsaws, axes and everything firewood! We are Dan and Joe...the Woodhounds! Check in each week for more discussions about EVERYTHING firewood!
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