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Experts in Fire is where we take a deeper look into the world of fire through indoor and outdoor installations, products, and much more. Each episode, Master Hearth Professionals from Woodland Direct will be sharing their knowledge, tips, and expertise, along with answering all of your questions, so together, we can create some amazing experiences around fire! We’re excited to begin this journey and hope you’ll join us.

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    • Oct 1, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 20m AVG DURATION
    • 110 EPISODES


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    Firebrand Interview: Grand Canyon Gas Logs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 38:18


    Mike and Kevin Bobcean, Woodland's Director of Business Development, sit down with Elliott White, Executive Vice President of RPG Brands and one of the founders of Grand Canyon Gas Logs. Learn about the brand's history, how it became a Woodland Firebrand, and what sets Grand Canyon gas log sets apart from other products on the market.

    Welcome Back: The Season 2 Kickoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 19:16


    Join Mike and Randy as they kick off an exciting second season of the Experts in Fire! Find out what you can expect from future episodes — and how to request a topic you want to hear about!

    Inside Woodland's New Design Center

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 18:24


    Join Mike and Randy on a virtual walk-through of Woodland's brand-new Professional Design Center, located at the company's headquarters in Auburn Hills, MI! Explore the Center's standout features, find out what products are currently on display, and schedule your first visit.

    The Future of Outdoor Living

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 30:01


    Mike and Randy share the hottest outdoor design trends to help you create the ultimate backyard living space, including patio furniture, custom kitchen islands, and fire features with smart technology.

    Gas vs Electric Fireplaces

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 18:47


    Mike and Randy compare the features of gas and electric fireplaces to help you find the best option for your home.

    Fire Pit Tables: Stylish & Functional Outdoor Furniture

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 17:54


    Mike and Randy explain what a gas fire pit table is and how it can make your patio setup more functional.

    Firewood Selection and Storage

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 21:44


    Mike and Randy discuss the best kind of firewood to burn and how to properly store your wood supply to keep it seasoned and ready to use.

    Do I Need a Wind Guard?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 16:27


    Mike and Randy explain the benefits of installing a wind guard on your outdoor fire feature and review the positive responses to Woodland's brand-new showroom.

    Fire and Wellness: The Therapeutic Benefits of Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 16:36


    Mike and Randy explore the mental and physical benefits of relaxing around a fire, such as reducing stress, improving sleep, and more.

    Wingin' It with Mike & Randy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 29:55


    In this hot episode, Mike and Randy sweat, cry, and laugh through a series of fire-related trivia questions, while tasting wings smothered in hot sauces.

    The Future of Fireplace & Hearth Design

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 22:13


    Mike and Randy predict the upcoming trends, technologies, and innovations that will impact gas and electric fireplace designs in the future.

    How to Inspect Your Masonry Chimney

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 20:58


    Mike and Randy walk you through a proper chimney inspection and share the top chimney cleaning tips to prolong the life of your fireplace.

    Why Buy From Woodland Direct?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 22:26


    Mike and Randy introduce all the resources Woodland Direct offers to make your fire project quick and simple from start to finish.

    Gas Patio Heaters: The Secret to Warmth & Comfort

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 23:37


    Mike and Randy explore the advantages of gas patio heaters and help you determine the best style for your space.

    Electric Patio Heaters: Getting the Perfect Amount of Heat

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2023 18:51


    Mike and Randy help you determine what size your electric patio heater should be and whether you'll need more than one to achieve your ideal comfort level.

    Embracing Energy Efficiency in Fireplaces

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 21:54


    Mike and Randy explore the benefits of choosing an energy efficient fireplace for your home, along with a few eco-friendly, electric options to consider.

    A Guide to Gas Fireplace Maintenance

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 17:32


    Mike and Randy offer expert advice on how to clean and maintain your gas fireplace, so you can make sure it performs efficiently for countless seasons to come.

    Custom Fireplace Designs for Commercial Spaces

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 17:19


    Mike and Randy discuss the benefits and potential challenges of designing custom fireplaces for commercial spaces, like restaurants and hotels.

    DIY Fire Pits: Construction, Guidelines, & Materials Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 20:13


    Mike and Randy continue reviewing the key points to consider before building your fire pit at home, along with the materials and components you'll need to finish your project.

    DIY Fire Pits: Construction, Guidelines, & Materials Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 22:33


    Mike and Randy help you build your ultimate DIY gas fire pit by sharing the key installation requirements to consider, along with the materials and components you'll need to safely complete your project.

    The Power of NFI-Certified Experts in Your Corner

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 23:58


    Mike and Randy sit down with Woodland Direct Trainer Allen Hoxie to discuss the importance of hiring an NFI Certified Master Hearth Professional to install your fire feature.

    How to Find Your Ideal Outdoor Pizza Oven

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 22:41


    Mike and Randy review the most important factors to consider before buying an outdoor pizza oven, including size, fuel type, materials, and portability.

    Elevating Your Hearth with a Mantel

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 16:01


    Mike and Randy explore the benefits of adding a mantel above your fireplace and offer expert advice on how to install it safely.

    When Should You Replace Your Gas Logs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 16:19


    Mike and Randy explain how long gas log sets can last, when you should replace your gas logs, and how you can keep them in great condition.

    The Best Gas Fireplaces for Commercial Spaces

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 13:40


    Mike and Randy list the best gas fireplace styles for commercial spaces, what kind of features they offer, and the key points to consider before installation.

    A Beginner's Guide to Wood Stoves

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 22:31


    Mike and Randy explain how wood stoves function and list the various styles available, so you can easily find the best model for your home.

    Gas Logs vs Gas Fireplace Inserts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 21:21


    Mike and Randy explain the differences between gas log sets and gas fireplace inserts to help you choose the safest option to install in your preexisting fireplace.

    Gas & Wood Bans: What You Need to Know & Alternatives to Consider

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 17:06


    Mike and Randy review the gas bans in certain areas around the U.S. and explain how electric fireplaces can be excellent alternatives.

    Introducing the Prodigy: Luxury Gas Fireplaces by Montigo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 18:07


    Mike and Randy review all the high-end features of the Prodigy–customizable, luxury gas fireplaces by Montigo.

    What to Expect When Unpacking Your New Fire Feature

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 24:30


    Mike and Randy cover everything you'll need to know about unboxing your new fire feature, including how to handle delivery and where to find all the essential components.

    An Introduction to the Quadro Gas Fire Pit by Flamecraft

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 20:23


    Mike and Randy explore the unique features of the all-new Quadro Gas Fire Pit by FlameCraft, offered only by Woodland Direct.

    Fire Pit Materials Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 15:48


    Mike and Randy continue reviewing the key differences among the most common fire pit materials, so you can choose the best model for your space and lifestyle.

    Fire Pit Materials Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 17:50


    Mike and Randy explain the differences between concrete, steel, stainless steel, and copper fire pits to help you choose the best model for your outdoor space.

    Can a Fire Pit Burn Both Gas & Wood?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 12:48


    In this episode, Mike and Randy cover one of the most commonly asked questions: Can you burn gas and wood interchangeably in your fire pit?

    Residential vs Commercial Fire Pits

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 22:00


    In this episode, Mike and Randy discuss the best fire pit styles for residential spaces versus fire pit models suited for commercial settings.

    All About Fireplace Accessories

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 19:41


    In this episode, Mike and Randy cover the essential accessories you'll need for safer, warmer, and more efficient fires, including fireplace doors and screens, racks, grates, mantels, tools, and more!

    What is a Fireplace Insert?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 23:05


    Mike and Randy explore fireplace inserts, including how they work, the best areas to install them, what type of fuel they can burn, and the benefits of both gas and electric models.

    Fire Trends in the Marketplace Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 21:39


    Mike and Randy continue reviewing the most popular fire pit trends among customers, contractors, and designers, including the brand-new Tondo Gas Fire Pit by FlameCraft.

    Fire Trends in the Marketplace Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 23:09


    Mike and Randy discuss the most popular fire feature trends customers, contractors, and designers are following this year.

    How to Care for Your Gas Log Set

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 20:16


    Mike and Customer Service Manager, Lance Mark, walk you through the steps to properly clean and care for your gas log set, so it stays in perfect condition.

    Fireplaces: Form vs Function

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2022 18:57


    Mike and Customer Service Manager, Lance Mark, discuss the benefits of buying a functional fireplace that produces heat versus a heatless model intended for ambiance.

    Frequently Asked Fire Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 18:23


    Mike welcomes Customer Service Manager, Lance Mark, back to the podcast to review the most frequent questions our customers have about their fire features.

    Common Technical Issues with Gas Fireplaces

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 14:52


    Mike sits down with Customer Service Manager, Lance Mark, to review and resolve the most common technical issues our customers experience with their gas fireplaces and gas log sets.

    The Woodland Service Experience Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 17:55


    In this episode, Mike and Customer Service Manager, Lance Mark, explain how Woodland Direct's service philosophies strive to simplify our customers' fire projects.

    The Woodland Service Experience Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 16:45


    Mike sits down with Customer Service Manager, Lance Mark, to discuss how Woodland Direct's expert service team strives to make fire projects as simple as possible for our customers.

    Can You Roast Marshmallows on a Gas Fire Pit?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 11:29


    Mike and Randy discuss the potential pitfalls of roasting marshmallows over a Natural Gas or Propane fire pit and how you can avoid them.

    The Advantages of Electric Fireplaces

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 22:01


    Looking for an easy way to upgrade your home? Mike and Randy share the benefits of installing an affordable, efficient, and eco-friendly electric fireplace.

    Is It Safe to Hang a TV Over Your Fireplace?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 18:40


    Mike and Randy cover what you need to know before hanging a TV over your fireplace, including manufacturer guidelines and clearance and installation requirements.

    BONUS: The Importance of Maintaining Your BBQ Grill

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 11:01


    Mike and Randy list the specific service and maintenance steps you'll need to take to ensure your BBQ grill stays in top-condition for years to come.

    What to Consider Before Purchasing an Outdoor Grill Island

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 28:59


    Mike and Randy share the benefits of purchasing a ready-to-finish kitchen island for your backyard and why these pre-made models are easier to install than custom-built islands.

    BBQ Grills: Conventional vs Infrared Burners

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 20:29


    Mike and Randy list the main differences between traditional gas burners and infrared burners, so you can find a grill that prepares BBQ the way you prefer.

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