"Log Driver's Waltz" with Darren Hudson | Episode 3 | PART 2

About this episode

Darren Hudson shares his experiences in axe throwing, log rolling, and the future of the sport in this engaging interview.

This week on Double Bitter, Ryan and Kim sit down with Darren Hudson. Darren isn't just any guest—he's the owner of Timber Lounge Axe Throwing (Dartmouth & Moncton), the founder of Wild Axe Productions, and the visionary behind the Wild Axe Championships TV series on TSN. But beyond that, he's a 7-time world champion log roller, a Nova Scotia legend, and someone whose family heritage is deeply rooted in the forestry and lumberjack tradition. In this episode, we go everywhere—from epic global adventures to log rolling on the set of Cheaper by the Dozen, whiskey tasting, and stories from Darren's unbelievable life. Be sure to check out other episodes of Season 1 here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLozfmcWylWNetuQdQZGfvJl1FvLOFx8On What you'll hear in part 2: Darren's incredible appearance on the David Letterman show which included meeting Will Ferrell! Darren speaks on the Wild Axe Park, youth camps, and the Timber Lounge to keep the tradition alive Darren stepping in last-minute to save the 2016 Nova Scotia Lumberjack Championships and where he sees the future of the sport going! The recipe you've been waiting for: "Log Driver's Waltz" 2 oz Glynnevan Triple Barrel Rye…

People in this episode

Hosts: Ryan, Kim

Guest: Darren Hudson

Topics covered

• axe throwing
• log rolling
• whiskey tasting
• Nova Scotia culture
• sports history
• youth camps

Keywords

• Darren Hudson
• Timber Lounge
• log rolling
• axe throwing
• Nova Scotia
• whiskey
• sports

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Timber Lounge Axe Throwing, Wild Axe Productions, Wild Axe Championships, TSN

Products: Glynnevan Triple Barrel Rye Whisky, Angostura Bitters, simple syrup, maraschino cherry, Hickory wood chips

Books & works: Cheaper by the Dozen

Places: Nova Scotia

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