• #7: How Insurers Aid the Forest Products Industry
    Jun 26 2025

    On this episode of the Real Wood Matters podcast, Chadd James from the Daniel & Henry Co. joins to share his expertise on how companies work together in the Missouri forest products industry.


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    17 mins
  • #6: Real Wood in Interior Design
    Jun 16 2025

    On this weeks' episode of the Real Wood Matters podcast Jenny Rausch, owner of Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath shares her expertise on interior design and real wood, showcasing some of her own real wood projects.

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    25 mins
  • #5: Look Out For Lumber Safety!
    May 27 2025

    On this episode of Real Wood Matters, we invite Certification Manager CHRIS LOHMANN out of the forest and into our studio to discuss the different ways the Missouri Forest Products Association equips their members to stay safe in “the most dangerous job in America,” with highly rated certifications and educational programs. For more information on these life-saving programs, visit www.moforest.org/education/about/.

    From $10 Billion worth of forest management, to 42,000 lumber professionals, to the latest trends in finishes and furniture, the Real Wood Matters podcast covers all the ins and outs of the forest products industry. Presented by the Missouri Forest Products Association, Real Wood Matters features forest experts from across the state and beyond, sharing their knowledge and expertise. Keep an eye out for new episodes every other week! For more information, visit choosewood.com and follow the MFPA on Facebook here.

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    28 mins
  • #4: Contribute to Real Environmental Impact
    May 13 2025

    Today’s episode of Real Wood Matters features HANK STELZER, a man of many titles: Associate Professor; State Extension Specialist in Forestry; Education Director, Natural Resources for MIZZOU Extension, and, our favorite, all-around nice guy. With the little free time he has, Hank gives us the surprising scientific rundown of how forestry and wood products affect our environment. For more information on Hank Stelzer, view his page on MIZZOU’s website: extension.missouri.edu/people/hank-stelzer. To read the full Carbon Report discussed in the podcast, use this link: www.moforest.org/wp-content/uploads/Carbon-report_Final2.pdf.


    From $10 Billion worth of forest management, to 42,000 lumber professionals, to the latest trends in finishes and furniture, the Real Wood Matters podcast covers all the ins and outs of the forest products industry. Presented by the Missouri Forest Products Association, Real Wood Matters features forest experts from across the state and beyond, sharing their knowledge and expertise. Keep an eye out for new episodes every other week! For more information, visit choosewood.com and follow the MFPA on Facebook here.

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    42 mins
  • #3: Learn the Benefits of Designing with Real Wood
    Apr 29 2025

    On this episode of Real Wood Matters, SUSAN PILATO, CEO of Mantra Inspired Furniture, drops by to give us the big picture on using real wood in design, its benefits and how you can and why you should add real wood to your next project. For more information on Susan Pilato and Mantra Inspired Furniture, visit their website: www.mantrainspiredfurniture.com.


    From $10 Billion worth of forest management, to 42,000 lumber professionals, to the latest trends in finishes and furniture, the Real Wood Matters podcast covers all the ins and outs of the forest products industry. Presented by the Missouri Forest Products Association, Real Wood Matters features forest experts from across the state and beyond, sharing their knowledge and expertise. Keep an eye out for new episodes every other week! For more information, visit choosewood.com and follow the MFPA on Facebook here.

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    48 mins
  • Support the Future of Our Forests
    Apr 15 2025

    Join us on the second episode of Real Wood Matters, where Missouri Forest Products Association Executive Director BRIAN BROOKSHIRE details the future of our forests, from care and conservation to economic efforts.


    From $10 Billion worth of forest management, to 42,000 lumber professionals, to the latest trends in finishes and furniture, the Real Wood Matters podcast covers all the ins and outs of the forest products industry. Presented by the Missouri Forest Products Association, Real Wood Matters features forest experts from across the state and beyond, sharing their knowledge and expertise. Keep an eye out for new episodes every other week! For more information, visit choosewood.com and follow the MFPA on Facebook here.

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    37 mins
  • #1: The State of the Forest
    Apr 1 2025

    On this episode, Missouri Forest Products Association Executive Director BRIAN BROOKSHIRE joins us for our inaugural episode. Listen or watch along as Brian captures the heart and sustainable soul of Missouri forests and lays the foundation for future episodes of Real Wood Matters.


    From $10 Billion worth of forest management, to 42,000 lumber professionals, to the latest trends in finishes and furniture, the Real Wood Matters podcast covers all the ins and outs of the forest products industry. Presented by the Missouri Forest Products Association, Real Wood Matters features forest experts from across the state and beyond, sharing their knowledge and expertise. Keep an eye out for new episodes every other week! For more information, visit choosewood.com and follow the MFPA on Facebook here.

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    34 mins
  • Real Wood Matters Trailer
    Apr 1 2025

    From $10 Billion worth of forest management, to 42,000 lumber professionals, to the latest trends in finishes and furniture, the Real Wood Matters podcast covers all the ins and outs of the forest products industry. Presented by the Missouri Forest Products Association, Real Wood Matters features forest experts from across the state and beyond, sharing their knowledge and expertise. Keep an eye out for new episodes every other week! For more information, visit choosewood.com and follow the MFPA on Facebook here.


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    1 min