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 discov

Vermont Castings Purchase of Dutchwest - 1990-1991

Mar 16th, 2008 31m 47s

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 o

More with John Gulland

Jan 22nd, 2008 52m 43s

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.

halfkettle

Dec 6th, 2007 13m 26s

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.

Meet John Gulland

Nov 5th, 2007 42m 25s

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.

Stephen Morris - Green Publishing

Oct 12th, 2007 33m 22s

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

Tarm Boilers and the FBI

Oct 2nd, 2007 12m 45s

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!

How I came to buy Upland Stove Company

Sep 21st, 2007 12m 35s

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.

Starting Hearth.com

Sep 14th, 2007 13m 44s

How Hearth.com, the stove and fireplace site, came to be started. Narrative by Craig Issod, founder of Hearth.com

Stephen Morris of VC

Sep 11th, 2007 16m 19s

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 stov