Sat, 03 May 2008 17:46:58 -0400 Craig Issod of Hearth.com http://www.hearth.com/ Podcast Maker v1.3.7 - http://www.lemonzdream.com/podcastmaker Hearth (wood stove, pellet stove and fireplace) Information, History and Interviews. Interviews and stories from the woodstove, fireplace and pellet stove industry experts. en Hearth.com and Craig Issod http://www.hearth.com/podcast/regency2_144.jpg http://www.hearth.com/ 144 142 History Personal Journals Management & Marketing fireplace, stove, wood stove, chimney, vermont castings, soapstone, heat, renewable energy, hearth.com, jotul, clean Craig Issod of Hearth.com Walter Goodridge was a pioneer in the 1970’s resurgence of wood burning. His research took him to Denmark where he discovered Lange Stoves, a 100+ year old brand still being made by hand. He also imported HS Tarm boilers in the late 1970's and early 80's Walter Goodridge was a pioneer in the 1970’s resurgence of wood burning. Living in the Pioneer Valley of Western Ma., Walter started burning wood stoves and decided to look into manufacturing one. His travels took him to Denmark where he discovered Lange Stoves, a 100+ year old brand which was still being made by hand. Walter decided to import these stoves, and brought over 10,000 units into the USA during the 1976 to 1980 time period, at which time he stopped importing them. On one of his trips to Denmark, he was introduced to the people at HS Tarm boilers. As a result, he started importing Tarm boilers into the USA via a new corporation, Tekton, which was located in Conway, Ma. Walter sold the HS Tarm business to Alan Koenig in 1981 and did not re-enter the stove or boiler biz. To this day (2008), he still burns the first Lange stove he imported to heat his house – AND, he also uses a Tarm high efficiency wood boiler to heat. http://www.hearth.com/podcast/walter1.mp3 Sat, 03 May 2008 17:43:20 -0400 History no 00:20:41 fireplace, stove, wood stove, chimney, vermont castings, soapstone, heat, renewable energy, hearth.com, jotul, Craig Issod of Hearth.com A conversation with Stephen Morris, former marketing director at Vermont Castings, about the purchase of the rival stove company, Consolidated Dutchwest. A conversation with Stephen Morris, former marketing director at Vermont Castings, about the purchase of the rival stove company, Consolidated Dutchwest. This purchase was made in haste by Vermont Castings and proved to be the downfall of the original privately owned firm. http://www.hearth.com/podcast/smvc_dutch.mp3 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 21:25:11 -0400 History no 00:31:47 Dutchwest, stove, wood stove, chimney, vermont castings, soapstone, heat, renewable energy, hearth.com, jotul, Craig Issod of Hearth.com A conversation with John Gulland, Hearth Industry Expert John Gulland is an independent consultant in the wood stove and fireplace industry. In this episode, we discuss pellet and corn stoves, as well as the chimney problems with newer non-cat woodstoves. http://www.hearth.com/podcast/gulland2final.mp3 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 11:47:15 -0500 History no 00:52:43 fireplace, stove, wood stove, chimney, vermont castings, soapstone, heat, renewable energy, hearth.com, jotul, Craig Issod of Hearth.com This describes the development process for the 1/2 Kettle Steamer, a product (and US Patent) obtained by Craig Issod and from industry friends. The kettle is still available through Condar Company. This describes the development process for the 1/2 Kettle Steamer, a product (and US Patent) obtained by Craig Issod and from industry friends. The kettle is still available through Condar Company. http://www.hearth.com/podcast/halfkettle.mp3 Thu, 06 Dec 2007 17:58:16 -0500 History no 00:13:26 fireplace, stove, wood stove, chimney, vermont castings, soapstone, heat, renewable energy, hearth.com, jotul, Craig Issod of Hearth.com John Gulland has been involved with wood stoves and other renewable energy since 1974. He is a writer, consultant, lecturer and more! In this interview you will hear about Johns many experiences and projects. http://www.hearth.com/podcast/gulland1.mp3 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:49:35 -0500 History no 00:42:25 fireplace, stove, wood stove, chimney, vermont castings, soapstone, heat, renewable energy, hearth.com, jotul, Craig Issod An interview with Stephen Morris, a top executive positions at Vermont Castings in the 70's and 80's - this interview covers a less known side of Stephen - his career as a writer and publisher of books on green and sustainable living. An extensive interview with hearth industry veteran Stephen Morris lays out his history as a writer, editor and publisher of many Green Living and Sustainable living publications. We also learn about beer, stripped bass and california marijuana farmers. http://www.hearth.com/podcast/sm_publishing.mp3 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 19:33:01 -0400 History no 00:33:22 Green Living, Chelsea Green, Stephen Morris, Beyonder, fireplace, stove, wood stove, chimney, vermont castings, soapstone, heat, renewable energy, hearth.com, jotul, Craig Issod How selling an HS Tarm Wood/Oil boiler almost landed Craig in Federal Prison! A story about a city official in Baltimore who was using city purchase orders to outfit his new house - and how Craig Issod almost got stung by the FBI and Police because of it! http://www.hearth.com/podcast/gman_tarm.mp3 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 22:41:28 -0400 History no 00:12:45 fireplace, stove, wood stove, chimney, vermont castings, soapstone, heat, renewable energy, hearth.com, jotul, Craig Issod In 1985, I purchased Upland Stove Company, a maker of cast iron wood stoves. Here's the story of that aquisition. Craig Issod purchased and operated Upland Wood Stoves in 1985 - here is the story of that purchase as well as some experiences during my ownership. http://www.hearth.com/podcast/upland_stove.mp3 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 14:08:14 -0400 History no 00:12:35 fireplace, stove, wood stove, chimney, vermont castings, soapstone, heat, renewable energy, hearth.com, jotul, Craig Issod How Hearth.com, the stove and fireplace site, came to be started. Narrative by Craig Issod, founder of Hearth.com http://www.hearth.com/podcast/starting_hearthcom.mp3 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:08:12 -0400 History no 00:13:44 Hearth.com, stoveworks, woodstoves, wood stoves, pellet stoves Craig Issod An Interview with Stephen Morris, former marketing manager at Vermont Castings, about the early days at Vermont Castings - first in a series. An Interview with Stephen Morris, former marketing manager at Vermont Castings. In this episode we learn how Stephen came to be hired at Vermont Castings, as well as the story behind the Owners Outing, an event held in VT which drew 10,000 stove owners! http://www.hearth.com/podcast/smfirst.mp3 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:04:05 -0400 History no 00:16:19 Vermont Castings, Hearth.com, Wood Stoves Craig Issod How Craig and Martha Issod started Stoveworks - a wood stove and fireplace shop which eventually led to the founding of Hearth.com http://www.hearth.com/podcast/podcast040907-163742.m4a Tue, 04 Sep 2007 20:36:13 -0400 History no 00:08:01