The Hearth Matters Podcast Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:14:59 -0400 en-us © 2026 The Hearth Matters Podcast yes 81eef344-36b3-54ba-935c-8e7f472343fa chase@environmentalchimneyservice.com Chase episodic false We're chimney professionals looking to share our fun facts and stories from the industry. We want to help educate our community about something we have a passion for.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Chase chase@environmentalchimneyservice.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/1ykvirrnl28p4j2c10knr5w481tt?.jpg The Hearth Matters Podcast Ep1: A Brief History of the American Chimney Sweep Ep1: A Brief History of the American Chimney Sweep In our first episode of The Hearth Matters Podcast, we wanted to give you a small window into the chimney sweep industry in America over the last 50 years. Listen in to hear a couple of certified chimney professionals talk about the changes in the past 50 years. Subscribe and follow along to see where we think the profession is headed in the future.

Resources:

Oil Embargo Crisis in the 1970s 

Short Clip from President Carter

Thanks for listening!

It is our goal to help our customers, our community, and the broader public understand the history and nature of chimney systems. If you have any questions about your fireplace, chimney, or venting system, send them to info@safechimneys.com . We'll give you our expert opinion and, who knows, maybe your question will end up on the pod!

If you are in the Western NC area, please check out our website: safechimneys.com or give us a call at 828-243-0098


Richie's Books:

Hearth Matters

Standalone Chimneys: Monuments to Craftsmanship

]]> In our first episode of The Hearth Matters Podcast, we wanted to give you a small window into the chimney sweep industry in America over the last 50 years. Listen in to hear a couple of certified chimney professionals talk about the changes in the past 50 years. Subscribe and follow along to see where we think the profession is headed in the future.

Resources:

Oil Embargo Crisis in the 1970s 

Short Clip from President Carter

Thanks for listening!

It is our goal to help our customers, our community, and the broader public understand the history and nature of chimney systems. If you have any questions about your fireplace, chimney, or venting system, send them to info@safechimneys.com . We'll give you our expert opinion and, who knows, maybe your question will end up on the pod!

If you are in the Western NC area, please check out our website: safechimneys.com or give us a call at 828-243-0098


Richie's Books:

Hearth Matters

Standalone Chimneys: Monuments to Craftsmanship

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