Podcasts by Arc Junkies
Arc Junkies is a Welding Podcast that is on a mission to help, educate and inspire the next generation of welders. Each week I talk to a new guest about their journey as a welder. Throughout the episodes, we cover different techniques, processes, variables, technical information and life lessons.
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304. Molding Minds w/ Ryan Eubank and John Grdina from 2023-12-11T05:00
In this weeks episode of the Arc Junkies Podcast, I am sitting down with John Grdina and Ryan Eubank. John is an Author, Life Coach and Host of the...
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303. Make Yourself an Asset w/ Mike Ewing from 2023-12-04T05:00
This week’s guest is Michael Ewing. Mike is an Industrial Maintenance Technician out of Mississippi. Mike and his team do whatever it takes to keep...
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302. You Can Do Anything w/ Eddie Alvarez Rocha from 2023-11-27T05:00
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Weld Wednesdays w/ AWS Resources for New inspectors from 2023-11-15T05:00
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301. It takes an Industry from 2023-11-13T05:00
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Bonus: Advancing Your Welding w/ ESAB from 2023-11-07T05:00
This is a bonus episode of the Podcast. While attending FabTech 2023 in Chicago, I had the privilege of chatting with some of the folks over at the ESAB booth. They have some r...
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300. The Year of YES w/ Alisyn Palla from 2023-11-06T05:00
Alisyn Palla is a litigation Attorney in California who has had a long time interest in metal work. After attending Underground Metal Works in New Jersey, she came back to Cali...
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299. Podcasters Forum from 2023-10-23T04:00
In this episode Max from the CWB Association Podcast and Kevin from the Welding Business Owners Podcast and I do a Crosspod in front of a live studio audience at FabTech Chicago 2023. This is a ...
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Weld Wednesdays w/ AWS Automating High Mix Low Volume w/ Corey Mays from 2023-10-18T04:00
In this episode, I am chatting with Corey Mays, owner and operator of CM Welding and machining located in Midland Texas. Corey and his team serve the...
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298. Your Most Valuable Currency is Time w/ Dusty James from 2023-10-16T04:00
Joining me this week is my buddy Dusty James from Pacific Arc Tig Welding. Dusty and I have formed a great friendship over the past couple of years. We both quit or day jobs around the same time...
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Fronius Friday FabTech Chicago 2023 from 2023-10-13T04:00
In this bonus episode of the Arc Junkies Podcast, I am chatting with some of the masterminds at Fronius USA. In this episode we discus some of their new equipment, manual welding, automation, sk...
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297. Learn, Adapt, and Excel w/ Jonathon Herrera from 2023-10-09T04:00
Jonathon Herrera brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the world of welding. As a skilled welder with a passion for problem...
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296. I'm Somebody's B*tch w/ Dabswellington from 2023-10-02T04:00
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295. Learning New Things w/ Matt Tyler from 2023-09-25T04:00
Matt Tyler, a welder and entrepreneur, joins host Jason Becker on the Arc Junkies Podcast to discuss the importance of diversifying s...
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WPS, PQR, WPQR and other Acronyms w/ Charlie Cross and Padraic Bean from 2023-09-20T04:00
Join Jason Becker in this episode of Weld Wednesday w/ AWS as he engages in a conversation with Charlie Cross and Padraic Bean, two i...
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294. Taking Your Aluminum Welding Skills to the Next Level w/ Mark Winchester from 2023-09-18T04:00
Mark Winchester is a highly experienced welder who shares his techniques and tips for welding aluminum. He discusses the importance o...
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293. Success In a Second Career: Advice for Transitioning From White Collar to Blue Collar w/ Terese Ricard from 2023-09-11T04:00
In this episode of the Arc Junkies Podcast, Jason Becker interviews Terese Ricard, a former Spanish teacher who made the bold decision to transition to welding as her second career. Terese share...
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292. Protecting Lives: The Importance of Safety in Welding w/ Mark Wilson from 2023-09-05T04:00
In this episode of the Arc Junkies Podcast, Mark Wilson joins host Jason Becker to discuss the importance of safety ...
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291. Run Headfirst into the Fire w/ David Kilburn from 2023-08-28T04:00
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290. First Impressions w/ Gerald W. Brister from 2023-08-21T04:00
Joining be this week is Mr. Gerald W. Brister. Gerald has been in this industry for 47+ years as a Welder, Supervisor, Inspector and most recently an Educator. Over his time in the industry he’s...
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289. Fusing Passions w/ Sara Gardner from 2023-08-14T04:00
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288. Keep on Dabn'n w/ Dabbndaddo from 2023-08-07T04:00
In this weeks episode I am chatting with Mitchell Moore aka Dabndaddo on Instagram. We discuss his method for stainless steel tig art, his process, some settings and chat a little about life in...
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Weld Wednesday w/ AWS Talking Automation with Sam Chance from 2023-08-02T04:00
In this month's episode, I am chatting with Sammuel Chance, a welding engineer with Vermeer. We talk about incorporating automation into large scale heavy manufacturing. There are several advant...
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287. Im Good...? from 2023-07-31T04:00
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286. Doing Hard Things w/ Jared Massic from 2023-07-24T04:00
This weeks guest is my buddy Jared Massic. Jared is a welding instructor with Maple Mountain High School in Utah. He's a super passionate welding instructor and his students recently cleaned hou...
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285. Going Off-Road w/ Daniel Adams from 2023-07-17T04:00
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Weld Wednesday w/AWS Building the Trades with Andrew Brown from 2023-07-12T04:00
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284. Additive Manufacturing w/ Teresa Melfi and Amanda Dodge from 2023-07-10T04:00
In this weeks episode, i am chatting with Teresa Melfi and Amanda Dodge about the Additive Manufacturing process. This is some really cool technology that will make for some big changes in our i...
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283. Back to the Lab Again w/ Nate Bowman from 2023-07-03T04:00
Nate Bowman returns to the show this week. We have a great conversation about all things welding, his travels since his last visit, and what he has in store for the remainder of the year.
282. Paying Tuition w/ Dayne Rusch of Vyper Industrial from 2023-06-26T04:00
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281. Dragging Up On Education from 2023-06-19T04:00
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280. Welding with The Devil w/ Diesel D from 2023-06-12T04:00
In this weeks episode i'm chatting with Diesel D out of Toronto Canada. Diesel is a former chef turned self taught machinest and welder. In his free time, Diesel creates custom Tig Welded Art pi...
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Weld Wednesday Hood Time w/ Jordan Packer from 2023-06-07T04:00
In this edition of Weld Wednesday with AWS, I’m chatting with Jordan Packer. Jordan is a Bronze Metalist for the 2023 World Skills Welding Competition that took place at Lincoln Elec...
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279. Breath it in, or Block it w/ Cliff Day from 2023-06-05T04:00
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278. From Nascar to NASA from 2023-05-30T00:00
In this episode, I am talking with Amourette McDonagh. She started welding back in college and then got into an internship welding for NASCAR. She's now doing Research and Deve...
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277. Head Up, Hood Down, and Move Forward from 2023-05-22T04:00
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276. Making A Difference in Education w/ Danny Cobb from 2023-05-15T04:00
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275. Going Through Changes w/ Charles McCarthy from 2023-05-08T04:00
In this weeks episode, I am chatting with Charles Mcarthy owner and operator of McCarthy Fab. Charles is a highly skilled young fabricator and entreprenuer. He's expanded his shop a couple times...
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Unlock Your Full Potential: The Power of Lifelong Learning and How to Stay Ahead in a Rapidly Changing Industry from 2023-05-03T04:00
In this month's edition of Weld Wednesday with AWS, I am chatting with Paisley Cameron, Shanen Aranmor and Dr. Rick Polanin. Join us as we discuss the importance of being a life long learner and...
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274. Understanding How Welding Works w/ Al Curtis from 2023-05-01T04:00
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273. Be Emotionally Attached to your Work, Not Your Money w/ Drew Petty from 2023-04-24T04:00
Drew is a business owner out of Knoxville Tennessee. If you are part of the welding community on Instagram, you have no doubt c...
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272. Big News w/ Stephanie Hoffman from 2023-04-17T04:00
Ok, so Stephanie and I have been teasing a big announcement for the past couple of weeks. Tune in to this weeks episode to hear about the big announcemnent between myself and Stephanie form Unde...
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Weld Wednesday w/ Lexi McDermott, Brandy Killeen, and Robert Watson from 2023-04-12T04:00
In this month's edition of Weld Wednesday w/ AWS, I am chatting with Lexi McDermott, Brandy Killeen, and Robert Watson. We did an Instagram live on 4/5/23 and discussed their experience with AWS...
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271. The King of Sh!t You Shouldn't Do w/ Anthony James from 2023-04-10T04:00
Anthony James is a young and dynamic entrepreneur who's shaking up the wel...
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270. Over Saturated w/ Dabswellington from 2023-04-03T04:00
In this episode of the Arc Junkies Podcast, I am chatting with Sean Flottmann aka Dabswellington. I had the opportunity to catch up with Dabs at Ink the Bay in Tampa Florida. We had an awesome t...
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269. SKILLED with 3M from 2023-03-27T04:00
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268. Find Your Passion w/ Dusty James from 2023-03-13T04:00
In this weeks episode, I am bringing back Dusty James. He just produced an amazing video which is a combination of 3 of his passions, welding, filming and creating music. We talk about the video...
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267. Cross-Pod Marathon w/ Max Ceron and Kevin Johnson from 2023-03-06T05:00
In this episode I’m doing a cross-pod with my buddies Max Ceron from the CWB Association Podcast, and Kevin Johnson with the Welding Business Owners Podcast.
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Overcoming Obstacles: Women in Welding from 2023-03-01T05:00
In this episode of Weld Wednesday with AWS, host Jason Becker sits down with three accomplished women in the welding industry: ...
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266. From Fossil Fuels to Hydrogen: Can We Repurpose Our Existing Infrastructure? from 2023-02-27T05:00
In this episode, we sit down with a panel of experts to explore the potential of hydrogen as an alternative fuel source. Our guests include Scott Witkowski from Republic Testing, Bill Newell fro...
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265. From Millwright to Welding Engineer w/ Lori Kuiper and Bryson Ward from 2023-02-20T05:00
In this week's episode of the Arc Junkies Podcast, we sit down with Lori Kuiper and Bryson Ward from Red-D-Arc to discuss Lori's inspiring welding journey. From starting as a M...
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264. Transforming Metal into Masterpieces w/ Kevin Stone from 2023-02-13T05:00
Get ready for some metal magic! This week’s episode features the incredible Kevin Stone, a metal sculptor from Chilliwack, Canada. Kevin is most well-known for his giant eagle sculptu...
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263. A Mental Reset w/ Ryan Shelley from 2023-02-06T05:00
Today I am chatting Ryan Shelley, a welder out of Michigan who does prototype work full-time but also runs a side business making art pieces, trophies and welding services. In this episode we ta...
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Maximizing Your Workforce Potential: How Apprenticeships Can Benefit Your Company from 2023-02-01T05:00
In this month's edition of Weld Wednesday, I sit down with industry experts Scott Ellsworth and Joe Young to discuss the benefits of setting up apprenticeships for your company. They share their...
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262. Cover your A$$ets w/ Richard Roybal from 2023-01-30T05:00
In this episode of the podcast, we welcome back financial expert, Richard Roybal, who previously joined us in episode 244 to discuss building a Solid Financial Foundation. This time, we delve in...
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261. Tooling up w/ Chris Zep from 2023-01-23T05:00
Today I’m chatting with Chris Zep from the Make Everything YouTube channel. Chris makes some really cool stuff on his channel. I stumbled across his account while doing some research on how to r...
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260. A Breath of Fresh Air w/ Jerome Spear from 2023-01-16T05:00
Joining me today is Jerome Spear from JE Spear Consulting. Jerome is an industrial hygienist and has been in the industry for over 3 decades. If you don’t know what an industrial hygienist is, d...
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259. Eight Years Later w/ Kyle Thompson from 2023-01-09T05:00
Joining me in studio today is one of my former students Kyle Thompson. And conveniently enough and not pre-planned, the day this episode comes out will mark 8 years since Kyle started my class. ...
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Weld Wednesday w/ AWS State of the Industry 2023 w/ Gary Konarska from 2023-01-04T05:00
In this episode of Weld Wednesday with AWS, I sit down with Gary Konarska, Executive Director and CEO of the American Welding Society, to discuss the current state of the welding industry. Konar...
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258. A Look Inside the Millwrights w/ Matt Bartles from 2023-01-03T05:00
In this week's episode, I chat with Matthew Bartles, an instructor with the Millwrights Local 1000 in Tampa, Florida. Matt shares his experience working in the millwright industry and talks abou...
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257. It's all in the Prep w/ Fitter Bowen from 2022-12-27T05:00
Joining me in-studio this week is Ronnie Bowen aka Fitter_Bowen on Instagram. Ronnie is a Union Pipefitter/Pipe Welder out of the Orlando area, we discuss how and why he decided to join the Unio...
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256. There's Got to be a Better Way w/ Scott Raabe from 2022-12-19T05:00
Today’s guest is Scott Raabe, owner and operator of Precision Welding Academy in Katy, Texas. Scott is a welder turned educator. After teaching at 2 different schools, Scott realized there’s got...
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255. Don't Half Ass It w/ Ray Flannery from 2022-12-12T05:00
Joining me today in the Buzz Box Studio is my buddy Ray Flannery a welder turned CWI. Ray and I have a lot of common, we work on opposite sides of the same coin. Where I do mostly Welder Qualifi...
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Weld Wednesday w/ AWS A Rae of Sunshine w/ Rae Ripple from 2022-12-07T05:00
This months episode of Weld Wednesday with AWS features Rae Ripple. She’s been up to a lot lately, riding Harley’s, touring Canada, writing book tours and much much more.
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254. Boiling Point w/ Ryan Nierop from 2022-12-05T05:00
Joining me this week is Ryan Nearop from Vancouver Canada. Ryan is a Rig Welder who does a little bit of everything but specializes in doing boiler systems. In this episode we talk about boilers...
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Weld Wednesday w/AWS Growing Pains w/ Jeremy Condrey from 2022-11-30T05:00
Being a small business owner isn't always the sunshine and roses everyone claims it to be. There are a lot of struggles persuing your own path. Joining me for this special installment of Weld We...
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253. Keep On Keepin' On w/ Danny Keiderling from 2022-11-28T05:00
Today’s guest is Danny Keiderling, a rig welder out of the Wyoming area. I first got introduced to Danny via Instagram and TikTok, he does some great how to videos, and...
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252. Stop, Collaborate and Listen w/ Dusty James from 2022-11-21T05:00
Today I am chatting with my Buddy Dusty James from Pacific Arc Tig Welding. Dusty and I have been chatting back and forth quite a bit since his first appearance on the ...
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FRONIUS Friday from 2022-11-18T05:00
Today is a special bonus episode of Arc Junkies Podcast. While I was at FabTech, I had the opportunity to sit down and chat with the folks at the Fronius Booth. They make some really cool techno...
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Weld Wednesday w/ AWS A Year Later w/ Ivan Iler from 2022-11-16T12:40:42
In this special edition of Weld Wednesday, I am talking with Ivan Iler, we had a chance to meet at FabTech in Chicago last year right after his appearance on the Netflix Series Metal Shop Master...
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Welcome to the Arc Junkies Podcast! from 2022-11-15T21:01
Welcome to the Arc Junkies Podcast, we're glad you're here. Be sure to tune in every Monday for new episodes!
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251. That Time I Met Justin Voss at FabTech from 2022-11-14T05:00
In this episode I am hanging out at FabTech with Justin Voss from The Justin Voss YouTube channel. This is the first time I got to meet Justin in person, he's a super cool dude. We talk about hi...
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250. Save Our Skills w/ Dr. Jason Scales from 2022-11-07T05:00
Joining me this week is Dr. Jason Scales, Director of Global Training with Lincoln Electric. The 2022 World Skills Competition wouldn't have happened without Lincoln Electric volunteering to ope...
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249. We've Got to do More for Our Industry w/ Chandler Vincent from 2022-10-31T04:00
Joining me in this weeks episode is Chandler Vincent, the 2017 World Skills USA Medalist. Chandler and I had the opportunity to sit down and talk about the World Skills Competition, changes we'd...
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Weld Wednesday/ AWS Competing on the World Stage from 2022-10-26T04:00
In this bonus Weld Wednesday Episode, I am sitting down with the World Skills Competitors from 1993 to present. These men have all Represented the USA in Welding at the World Skills Competition....
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248. Line boring&Line Welding w/ Erik Esslinger from 2022-10-24T04:00
Line Boring and Line Welding is a topic I have wanted to discuss for a long time. Imagine my surprise when Erik Esslinger reached out to me and wanted to discuss this very topic. Line boring and...
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247. Making My Own Path w/ Strike Core Welding from 2022-10-17T04:00
This week’s guest is Donny Sparacimino a self taught welder from Toronto Canada. Donny started off as a computer programmer paying for school by working in a fab shop. He quickly developed a pas...
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246. Hanging with the Weld Scientist from 2022-10-10T04:00
Today's guest is Nate Bowman, ya’ll know Nate, he's been on here a couple times at least. In this episode we discuss some of the different modes of metal transfer, the new WPQ2 credential from A...
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Weld Wednesday w/ AWS Underwater Welding and Inspection w/ Rob Murray from 2022-10-05T04:00
In this month's episode of Weld Wednesday w/AWS I am talkingg with Rob Murray a career diver who specializes in Underwater Welding and Inspection.
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245. Hanging with Bob and Bingo from 2022-10-03T04:00
In this episode I am hanging out with my buddies Bob Moffatt and Brian Logaglio. This is the first time Bob and Brian mw in person after a year of texting and phone calls. I was at Brian's schoo...
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244. Building a Solid Foundation to Financial Freedom w/ Richard Roybal from 2022-09-26T04:00
In this episode I'm talking Financial Management, as welders we have the potential to make some serious money, but we really don’t get taught how to manage that money. I’ve seen on several occa...
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243.Not Your Typical Engineer w/ Paisley Natalia from 2022-09-19T04:00
While I was at the Welding Summit I met some pretty cool people, one of them, was a welding engineer, and I know what you’re thinking welders and Engineers don’t typically get along but Paisle...
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242. Four Welders one Trailer from 2022-09-12T04:00
Joining me in this weeks episode is Scott Raabe, Stephanie Hoffman and Joe Young. We sat down at the Welding Summit to chat about our past and present experiences in the welding industry.
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Weld Wednesday w/ AWS Doc Polanin from 2022-09-07T04:00
Dr. Rick Polanin has been one of my greatest influences on my journey as an Educator. He was one of my Instructors at the AWS Instructors Institute back in 2015. I recently had the opportunity t...
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241. You Don't Have To Do It Alone w/ Brian Logaglio from 2022-09-06T04:00
In this week’s episode, I am chatting with my good buddy Brian Logaglio, we discuss just how important building your network and fostering those relationships is in our industry. In life and in...
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240. Your Chair-iot Awaits w/ Vyper Chair from 2022-08-29T04:00
This week I am chatting with Dayne Rusch of Vyperchair. We discuss how and why the company got started as well as the fundamental beliefs as their company as a whole.
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239. The Prince of Welding w/ Scott Prince from 2022-08-22T04:00
In today’s episode, I am chatting with Scott Prince, a welding instructor up in Rochester NY. Scott is a great guy and super passionate about his program. We talk about his journey to become a C...
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238. The Fabricator from 2022-08-15T04:00
In this episode I am chatting with Justin Merrill, aka the Fabricator. Justin wears many hats and runs multiple businesses. We discuss how it all started, what it's like and where he's going nex...
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Weld Wednesday w/ AWS Chloe Hudson Prepping for the CWI from 2022-08-10T04:00
In this episode of Weld Wednesday w/ AWS, I am chatting with Chloe Hudson about her experience prepping for the CWI. We dive in to discuss study strategies, the breakdown of the Exam and other g...
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237. Weld Labs II w/ Nate Bowman and Rush Kane from 2022-08-08T04:00
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236. Changes in The Welding Industry w/ Scott Witkowski from 2022-08-01T04:00
Today I am talking with Scott Witkowski of Republic Testing Services in Houston Texas. I have had the opportunity to chat with Scott quite a few times over the past couple years but haven't had ...
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235. Catching up and Cutting up w/ J. Jones from 2022-07-25T04:00
In this weeks episode, I am catching up with my buddy J. Jones. He's been instructing at the Instructors Institute for about 20 years. He works with the Harris Corporation and specializes in all...
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Bonus Weld Wednesday w/ AWS The Welding Summit from 2022-07-20T04:00
In this episode, I am chatting with Steve Snyder (AWS), Theresa Melfi (Lincoln Electric) and Michael Ellisor (Texas High School Welding Series) about the upcoming Welding Summit taking place in ...
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234. I Just Want To Build Cool $h!t and Sell it w/ Emmett Russell from 2022-07-18T04:00
In this weeks episode, I am chatting with Emmett Russell from Russellbilt on Instagram. Emmet built the Centerpiece for the original Ar...
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233 Pack It Up Pack It In w/ Kansas Sartin from PAKMULE from 2022-07-11T04:00
In this episode I am chatting with Kansas Sartin, owner, designer, and operator of the PAKMULE Cargo Carrier System. Kansas created a business from a project he built back in college out of nece...
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Weld Wednesday w/ AWS Bill Komlos from 2022-07-06T04:00
Bill Komlos has volunteered with AWS for a number of years and has a very impressive background in Codes and Specs. In this episode we dive into his history as a volunteer with AWS and how he's ...
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232. Sanitary Welding w/ Matt Arnold and David DeMoise from 2022-07-05T03:23:19
In this weeks episode we're discussing sanitary welding with Matt Arnold and David Demoise.
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Just The Tip Tuesday Work Ethics from 2022-06-28T04:00
In this episode I am talking about my opinion of work ethics and what it takes to be successful in the skilled trades.
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231. Hardfacing w/ Mark Wilson from 2022-06-27T04:00
In todays episode, I am chatting with Mark Wilson about a subject I’ve always wanted to learn more about and that is hardfacing. I’M sure you all have seen the crazy ornate weld patterns on bull...
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Just The Tip Tuesday Problems with Aluminum TIG Welds from 2022-06-21T04:02:44
I received a message through the website about having issues with porosity in aluminum TIG welds. In this episode, I help troubleshoot some issues the listener is having to get them back on trac...
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230. Cutting up w/ Chuck Faught from 2022-06-20T04:00
In this weeks episode I am chatting with Chuck Faught from Flame Tech Scorpion. We chat about his Mercedes Benz project car, Oxy-fuel cutting, heating, and exothermic cutting.
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Just The Tip Tuesday Marking Instruments from 2022-06-14T04:00
In this episode, I am covering some of my favorite tools for marking and layout.
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229. Talkin TIG w/ Daniel Ossig from 2022-06-13T04:00
In this weeks episode, I am talking with Daniel Ossig. He's a freelance TIG welder from Germany and does some really cool TIG welding art work in his free time.
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Just The Tip Tuesday Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) from 2022-06-07T04:00
In this episode I answer the questions what is a WPS and why do we use them?
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228. Improvise, Adapt and Overcome w/ Travis Caldwell from 2022-06-06T04:00
Today’s guest is Travis Caldwell, a US Marine, Welder and now Sales manager for Outlaw Leather and Blue Demon. In this episode we discuss Travis’ journey from serving overseas in the Marines, to...
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Weld Wednesday w/ AWS Certified Welding Fabricator with Steve Snyder from 2022-06-01T04:00
In this episode, I am chatting with Steve Snyder, a walking encyclopedia when it comes to welding codes and standards. Steve has traveled around the globe inspecting welds and helping companies ...
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Just The Tip Tuesday Choosing The Right Polarity from 2022-05-31T04:00
In this weeks episode of Just The Tip, I'm giving an overview of welding polarity and discussing which polarity to use for each process and why.
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227. Welding Has Always Been There w/ Mike Vitelli from 2022-05-30T04:00
In this episode i am chatting with Mike Vitelli, a US Navy Hull Technician. Mike started off his welding journey in High School and has never left this industry. in fact it's the one thing he's ...
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Just The Tip Tuesday Oh No, Arc Blow from 2022-05-23T16:00
In this weeks episode I'm giving you a couple of ways to eliminate a problem many stick welders face on a daily basis and that is Arc Blow.
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226. Changing The World One Student At A Time from 2022-05-23T03:55
In this weeks episode, I am chatting with my good buddies Ryan Eubank and Kyle Linko. We address a few issues pertaining to welding instruction, the needs of the industry and our passion for the...
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225. Iron Sharpens Iron w/ Jason Sasaki from 2022-05-16T03:55
In this episode, I am chatting with Jason Sasaki, an Army Veteran, pipe welder and now Instructor. Jason has a great outlook on life and puts everything he has into doing his part to train the n...
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Just The Tip Tuesday FCAW Gas Shielded VS. Self Shielded from 2022-05-10T04:00
In this weeks episode of JTT I am discussing the advantages and disadvantages of FCAW Self Shielded VS. Gas Shielded for the home hobbyist. There's even a ton of information in this one for stud...
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224. A Day In The Life At KWI from 2022-05-09T03:50
Hey all, as I recently mentioned, I got to hang out at the Kentucky Welding Institute for their Annual Welding Competition. While I was there, I got a chance to sit down and chat with Ashley App...
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Just The Tip Tuesday So You Want To Be A Welding Instructor from 2022-05-03T04:00
In this episode of Just The Tip Tuesday, I answer a few questions people have recently asked about getting into welding education. This is a topic I am super passionate about. So if you're consi...
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223. Rotary Kiln Repair w/ A-C Equipment Services from 2022-05-02T03:50
You learn something new everyday, and today's episode is no exception. I recently sat down and had a Conversation with Jeff Losch and Kyle Kogelmann with AC Equipment Services. They do repair wo...
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JTT Selecting the Right Tip for the Job from 2022-04-26T17:32:34
In this weeks episode, I am answering the listener submitted request, what tip should I use for Oxy-Fuel cutting.
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222. Welding is Radical w/Tim Settle from 2022-04-25T03:50
In this weeks episode, I’m chatting with Tim Settle from @radicalops TIG Rigs. We talk about his career, the...
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Just The Tip Tuesday Don't Get It Twisted from 2022-04-19T03:50
In this episode, I am answering the question, how do I prevent material distortion. I give a few helpful tips on how I prevent my materials from warping and keeping things square and flat while ...
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221. A Constant State of Progression w/ Dusty James from 2022-04-18T03:50
Today I am chatting with Dusty James from Pacific Arc TIG Welding on YouTube and Instagram. Dusty just achieved a major accomplishment on his YouTube Channel and is also releasing a new online T...
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Just The Tip Tuesday Welding Keeps Me Grounded from 2022-04-12T03:50
In this weeks episode of Just The Tip Tuesday, I was asked if I could go over the benefits of ground clamp placement. This was a great question that often gets over looked in the shop and on th...
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220. The Doctor Is In w/ Austin Hargett from 2022-04-11T03:50:44
Today I am chatting with Austin Hargett better known as Doctor Weldz, I’m sure you’ve seen Austin’s work all over Instagram and TikTok and If you haven’t I highly recommend you giving him a foll...
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Just The Tip Tuesday Cup Check from 2022-04-05T03:55:36
Todays episode answers the user submitted question, what cup sizes should I use and how much stickout should I have for a given project. I get into all that and more in this episode of Just the Tip...
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219. Three Welding Podcasters Walk Into A Bar from 2022-04-04T03:55:48
In this weeks episode, I am chatting with Max Ceron with the Canadian Welding Bureau and Kevin Johnson with the Welding Business Owners Podcast. We all met last year at the Hard Rock Live event ...
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Just The Tip Tuesday Finding a Job after Welding School w/ Brian Logaglio from 2022-03-29T04:00:58
In this weeks episode of Just The Tip Tuesday, Brian Logaglio joins me to discuss getting hired on after welding school. I had a great time talking with Brian and we cover a lot of ground to help p...
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218. Southern Weld Company w/ Jeremy Condrey from 2022-03-28T03:50:45
In this weeks episode I’m chatting with Jeremy Condrey @southernweldcompany I get questions all the t...
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Just The Tip Tuesday All Amp'd Up from 2022-03-22T04:00:43
Today I am covering a neat little trick to help you get dialed in in a flash with your Low Hydrogen Stick welding as well as GTAW on steel, stainless and aluminum.
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217. Sparks Will Fly w/ Hunter T. Wilson from 2022-03-21T04:00:56
Todays guest is Hunter T. Wilson aka Texaspipeliner35 on Instagram. In this episode we discuss his journey from learning to weld on the farm to breaking out on the pipeline in oil and gas, to gett...
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Just The Tip Tuesday School or OJT from 2022-03-15T04:00:39
In this weeks edition of Just the Tip Tuesday, I'm giving my oopinion on whether you should go to school to learn welding, or try to hire directly into the industry.
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216. Travis Field Returns and Ink The Bay from 2022-03-14T04:00:49
Today I’m chatting with Travis Field, we talk about his upcoming move from Canada to Houston Texas, some tips on running a root on exotic alloy pipe, and the upcoming event we’ll all be at This Mar...
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Just The Tip Tuesday Proper Protective Equipment Part 2 from 2022-03-08T05:13:14
In this weeks episode, I am continuing the list of PPE for welding. Below are a list of items I talked about in the show and the links to find them.
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215. The Art of Welding w/ Ted Davis from 2022-03-07T05:00:05
In this weeks episode I’m chatting with Artist, Welder and Sculptor Ted Davis. Ted builds some awesome stuff and had had an epic journey traveling to foreign lands in an effort to build his project...
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Weld Wednesday w/ AWS an Instructors Point of View w/ Rachel Lee from 2022-03-02T05:00:25
In this month's edition of Weld Wednesday, I am chatting with Rachel Lee. Rachel is a Welding Instructor at Fortis College in Georgia. Rachel started her AWS journey as a student member and work...
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Just The Tip Tuesday Proper Protective Equipment Part 1 from 2022-03-01T05:00:47
In this weeks episode, I'm covering PPE from Head to Toe.
Here are the links to some of the products i mentioned.
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214. Citizen Build w Oliver Adamson from 2022-02-28T05:00:42
In this weeks episode, I am talking with Oliver Adamson, owner of @citizen_build and @...
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Just The Tip Tuesday: Put A Little Prep In Your Step from 2022-02-22T05:00:57
In this weeks episode, I'm talking about the imprtance of prepping your base metal and a few of my favorite methods on different materials.
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213. Passing It On To The Next Generation w/Rashad Washington from 2022-02-21T05:00:21
Today I’m chatting with Rashaad Washington, a Union Pipe welder and Welding Instructor up in Dallas Georgia. I first met Rashaad at the XCEL welding competition for high school and college stude...
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Just The Tip Tuesday Modes of Metal Transfer from 2022-02-15T05:00:47
In this episode I cover the different advantages and disadvantages of each MOMT as they apply to GMAW.
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Show 212 Standing on the Shoulders of Giants w/ Charlie Cross and Padraic Bean from 2022-02-14T05:00:41
Join me as Charlie Cross and Padraic Bean discuss welding process improvement and procedure development. I had a great time at their class in Atlanta Georgia and wanted to bring some of that inform...
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Just The Tip Tuesday Resources for Welders, Educators and Inspectors from 2022-02-08T05:00:03
In this eisode, I am covering some different resources that I have used as a welder, and Educator and as an Inspector. I hope you all enjoy the episode and take advantage of some of the various ...
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211. Weld Quality from 2022-02-07T05:00:29
In this weeks episode, I am discussinf Weld Quality. I walk you through the different types of weld discontinuities and weld defects and discuss a few ways to mitigate them. This is a class I ty...
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Weld Wednesday w/ AWS Qualification vs. Certification w/ Daryl Peterson from 2022-02-02T05:00:26
Daryl Peterson is a SCWI and the District Director for District 5 of the American Welding Society. This week we discuss a very controversial topic in the welding Industry. We often hear about we...
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Just The Tip Tuesday May the Arc Force Be With You from 2022-02-01T05:00:49
In this weeks episod of Just The Tip, I'm diving into the Hot Start and Arc Force settings. These are some great functions to adjust when you're running SMAW. For some reason, many people dont k...
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210. Spaced Out w/ Weston Spencer from 2022-01-31T05:00:34
Just the Tip Tuesday What is Amplitude from 2022-01-25T05:00:03
Well I had a lot of fun with these listener submitted topics this week.
In this episode I discuss what Amplitude (DC Offset) is, and what it’s used for.
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209. Weld Labs w/ Rush Kane and Nate Bowman from 2022-01-24T05:00:12
Just the Tip Tuesday What the F No. from 2022-01-18T05:00
In this weeks episode of Just the Tip Tuesday, I'm discussing the difference in various types of welding electrodes for the Shielded Metal Arc Welding Process. I get questions all the time about...
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208. The WeldMeister w/ Christian Cordes from 2022-01-17T05:00
Today’s guest is Christian Cordes coming to you all the way from the Norther Coast of Germany. Christian is a bit of a welding guru and we get into the topics of GMAW and GTAW and discuss the d...
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Just the Tip Tuesday: Resistance isn't Futile from 2022-01-11T05:00
In this episode I'm breaking down some of the biggest causes of built up resistance in your GMAW system. Resistance is a big factor that robs us of our true amperage. Listen in to find out what ...
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207. The Roaming Gnome w/ Staci Martinez from 2022-01-10T05:00
Today I am chatting with Staci Martinez about her journey into entrepreneurship and how she runs multiple businesses. Staci is also one of the board members of the Hooded hero’s foundation an or...
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Weld Wednesday w/AWS The State of the Welding Industry w/ Gary Konarska from 2022-01-05T05:00
In this episode of Weld Wednesday with AWS, I am talking to Gary Konarska about the welding industry as it pertains to welder shortages and supply chain issues. AWS just released a new website t...
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Just the Tip Tuesday: The Biggest Myth in MIG Welding from 2022-01-04T05:00
Todays episode of Just the Tip is all about the biggest myth surrounding GMAW and that is Volts=Heat which is incorrect. Join me today as we debunk the myth and talk about how to get back on tra...
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206. The Dirty Little Secret in Our Industry from 2022-01-03T05:00
In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Mike Miller about one of the deepest, darkest secrets in the blue collar workforce that nobody wants to talk about. It’s a topic that needs to be discussed ...
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205. From the Pipeline to the Skyline w/ Jacob Schofield from 2021-12-27T05:00
In today’s episode, I am chatting with Jacob Schofield, I first met Jacob at the SouthCoast Welding Competition back in 2018 in Houston Texas, Jacob is a pipe welder by trade, but has since star...
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204. Aluminum MIG Welding w/ Celtic Welds from 2021-12-20T05:00
In today's episode, I am chatting with Winston Parrish AKA Celtic Welds. I wanted to get Winston on the show because of his great welding and fabrication tutorials on his Instagram page. He’s a...
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203. Pile Driving and Headbands w/ David Estrada from 2021-12-13T05:00
In this weeks episode, I am chatting with David Estrada, Pile Driver by Day and Custom Headband maker by night. David makes some really cool custom headbands for hoods and hard hats. He develope...
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202. Stacking Dimes w/ Mark Winchester from 2021-12-06T05:00
Today’s guest is Mark Winchester. Mark and I have been chatting back and forth on Instagram for quite awhile now. I’ve been a fan of his work for the past few years now, he does some amazing wor...
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201. Cold Hard Art w/ Tom Patsis from 2021-11-29T05:00
In todays episode, I am talking to Tom Patsis of Cold Hard Art, I’ve been wanting to have him on the show for a while now but as some of you may know, he’s been a little busy competing on the Me...
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200. Welding Tests, Inspections, and New Technology from 2021-11-22T05:00
In today’s episode, I am chatting with CaLae McDermott, with CEM Marketing, Mike Miller with Williams Industrial, Scott Witkowski with Republic Testing Labs and Juve Calvo of TipTig. We talk abo...
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199. Where's Bob w/ Bob Moffatt from 2021-11-15T05:00
In this weeks episode, I’m hanging out with Mr. Bob Moffett. We got to hang out at the XCEL Welding competition last weekend up in Dallas Georgia and watch a bunch of young welders compete in se...
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198. Don't Judge Me w/ Stephanie Hoffman and David Madero from 2021-11-08T05:00
In today’s episode, I am talking to Stephanie Hoffman and David Madero, bad ass metal artists and hosts of the new Metal Shop Masters on Netflix. Today we discuss what it’s like to go from weld...
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197. Painting with Fire w/ Frank Ledbetter from 2021-11-01T11:22:06
In this weeks episode I am chatting with Frank Ledbetter about his journey from the US Marines, to performing maintenance at paper mill, opening his own Fab shop and then getting into steel scul...
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196. Dedicated to Welding w/ James Bowen from 2021-10-25T04:00
This week I am talking to James Bowen. James has a really interesting story about starting off in the industry as an underwater welder and transitioned into the world of welding inspection. I fi...
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195. Where has Welding Taken You w/ Gary Konarska from 2021-10-18T04:00
Today I am chatting with Gary Konarska Executive Director and CEO of the American Welding society. Gary is such a cool guy, down to earth and has a really cool story of how welding has provided ...
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Bonus Episode: Mechanix Wear, the Tool that Fits Like A Glove w/ Paul "Torch" Le Sage from 2021-10-13T04:00
In this episode I am sitting down with Paul LaSage aka Torch from Mechanic Wear, Nate Bowman the Weld Scientist and Rush Kane form Kane Industries to talk about the next innovation in welding gl...
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194. A Man of Many Talents w/ Ivan Iler from 2021-10-11T04:00
Today I am chatting with Ivan Iler, you all may know him from the new Netflix Show Metal Shop Masters. Ivan is an extremely fascinating individual and an artist in every sense of the word. Ivan ...
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193.A Little Dab'll Do Ya w/ Sean Flottman from 2021-10-04T13:42:20
In this weeks episode, I am chatting with Sean Flottman aka Dabswellington. We talk about his experience with FabTech, his new position at American Welding Academy and how welding is finally get...
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Bonus Episode Best of FabTech 2021 Chicago from 2021-09-28T04:00
In this episode, I go both to both and talk to the vendors and manufacturers at FabTech 2021 in Chicago. I interviewed people from the products that I thought were pretty cool to give everyone a...
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192. The Man Behind the Machine w/ Rush Kane from 2021-09-27T04:00
Today I am chatting with Rush Kane aka Kane Kid on Instagram. Rush is the first person in our industry to have a welding machine custom built off of his recommendations and feedback. OTC just re...
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191. Nate Bowman FabTech 2021 from 2021-09-20T04:00
Welcome to episode 191 of the Arc Junkies podcast, I just got back from Fabtech 2021 in Chicago. Man this was an epic event. I know a lot of people were hesitant about showing up because a lot o...
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190. No More Locked Doors w/ Michael Monsivais from 2021-09-13T04:00
Joining me today is Michael Monsivais. Michael is a welder for the Pile Drivers Union in Southern California and has an amazing story. He spent much of his youth and adult life incarcerated in M...
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189. Fundamentals of SMAW from 2021-09-07T04:00
In todays episode, I am talking about the Fundamentals of SMAW. Im giving everyone a crash course into my favorite process. I get a lot of questions about what process to use, when to use it and...
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188. A Wealth of Welding Knowledge w/ Travis Fields from 2021-08-30T04:00
Joining me today is Travis Fields, a rig welder out of Edmonton Alberta Canada, Travis is a wealth of knowledge and probably one of the smartest people I know when it comes to welding. Travis do...
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187. Spray Welding w ABOM79 from 2021-08-23T04:00
In this weeks episode I’m chatting with Adam Booth aka @abom79 Adam is a machinist and welder and runs a machin...
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186. Cruising Through the Desert w/ Ryan Arnone from 2021-08-16T04:00
In todays episode, I am talking to Ryan Arnone from Nevada. He builds some really cool off-road trikes for people with disabilities so they can enjoy the great outdoors. The frames are made from...
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185. Dropping Massive Amounts of Metal w/ Nate Bowman from 2021-08-09T04:00
Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to show number 185 of the Arc Junkies Podcast, todays guest is none other than the weldscientist Mr. Nate Bowman. Today we check-in to see what Nates' been up to, t...
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184. The Finer Details of Aluminum w/ Tony Sanchez from 2021-08-02T04:00
In today's I am sitting down and chatting with Tony Sanchez owner of A&F Welding in Salt Lake City Utah. Tony was referred to me by Bill Komlos who was on episode 160, they worked together on th...
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183. Taking a Leap of Faith w/ Sam Hackman from 2021-07-26T04:00
This week I am chatting with Sam Hackman of @sam.welds about his journey from being an employee to starting ...
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182. The Weld Bible w/ Alex Siebert of Crapout Welds from 2021-07-19T04:00
In this weeks episode I’m chatting with Alex Siebert of @crapoutwelds we talk about life in California, Mi...
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181. Hanging with the Bottom Dwellers Dive Shack from 2021-07-12T04:00:56
In today's episode, I am chatting with LB Diver from Long Beach California. He runs the bottom dwellers dive shack podcast a podcast all about commercial diving. We got together and decided to d...
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Weld Wednesday w/ AWS Codes and Standards w/ Peter Portela from 2021-07-07T04:00
In this months edition of Weld Wednesday with AWS we're talking Codes and Standards. We all know that we have to follow them when doing code work, but how are they developed? Who writes them? wh...
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180. The 4th State of Matter w/ Jake Ross from 2021-07-05T04:00
In this weeks episode, I am talking to Jake Ross from Hypertherm about Plasma cutting, both mechanized and handheld. He also has a great free trial for listeners of the show, so keep your ears p...
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179. How I Teach Welding w/ ScottieSmith from 2021-06-28T04:00
So, awhile back my buddies Brandon Parrot and Peyton Evans of Sum Dum Welder Apparel told me I should reach out to their former welding instructor Scottie Smith. Scottie is a Navy Veteran Welder...
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178. Welding Educator Workshop the Aftermath from 2021-06-21T04:00
This weeks episode is a recap of the training session I went to last week. We also cover a great opportunity for welding instructors and welding students to compete for welding jobs on a nationa...
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177. The Hooded Heroes from 2021-06-14T04:00
In today’s episode, I am chatting with a few of the guys from the Hooded Hero Foundation. They do some really cool work for students entering school who don’t have access to quality gear, or sim...
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177. The Hooded Heroes from 2021-06-14T04:00
In today’s episode, I am chatting with a few of the guys from the Hooded Hero Foundation. They do some really cool work for students entering school who don’t have access to quality gear, or sim...
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176. It's a Blue Collar Revolution w/ Tyler Sasse&Danny Keiderling from 2021-06-07T04:00
In today’s episode I am chatting with Tyler Sasse and Danny Keiderling from Western Welding Academy in Gillette Wyoming. We discuss the national shortage of skilled trades workers, and why getti...
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Weld Wednesday w/ AWS The Benefit of Section Meetings from 2021-06-02T04:00
This month’s episode of Weld Wednesday with AWS ,is all about getting involved with your local AWS sections. Today's guest is Darrill Gaschler who is the Senior Manager of Sections and Student C...
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175. It's Not You, It's Your Machine from 2021-06-01T04:00
Ever wonder why your not getting the expected outcome with your current WPS? Well in this episode I am talking with Rob Tessier to give you some insight on troubleshooting your machine to save y...
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174. Mind Blowing Sculptures w/ David Madero from 2021-05-24T04:00
Welcome to show number 174 of the arc junkies podcast. Today’s guest is David Madero a Mexican/American steel sculpture artist. David does some extremely intricate work but on a massive scale, i...
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173. Experience That's Built, Not Bought w/ Kentucky Welding Institute from 2021-05-17T04:00
In todays episode, I am talking to Ashley Applegate and Bobby Pease of Kentucky Welding Institute. I first heard about their program a few years ago when my buddy Ryan Eubank and his students at...
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Welding Educators unite Part 2 from 2021-05-12T04:00
Part 2 of Welding Educators Unite!
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172. Welding Educators Unite w/ Ryan Eubank, Jesse Srpan and Kyle Linko from 2021-05-10T04:00
This has probably been my favorite episode to date. In this episode I am chatting with my good friends Ryan Eubank, Jesse Srpan and Kyle Linko about life as a welding educator. There is a lot of...
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Weld Wednesday w/AWS Putting Your VA Benefits to Work for You from 2021-05-05T04:00
In this months episode of Weld Wednesday with AWS, I am talking to Erich Posdzich Owner and Operator of BDB Fabrication and Monica Pfarr Executive Director, AWS Foundation. We discuss how you ca...
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171. The Power of Positivity and Confidence w/ Rae Ripple from 2021-05-03T04:00
In this weeks episode I am talking to the one and only Rae Ripple. Rae is just a burst of energy and positivity. She puts out some of the coolest damn art pieces and sculptures in the industry. ...
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170. A Guide to Bidding Your Work w/ Marshall Whitney from 2021-04-26T04:00
Today I am talking with Mashall Whitney owner of Raum furniture in Houston Texas. He runs two different shops, the first is an ASME pressure vessel shop and the other is a custom furniture sho...
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169. So You Wanna be an Underwater Welder w/ Ocean Corp from 2021-04-19T04:00
This is an episode that I have wanted to do since I started running the show last year and it breaks down a lot of the myths about underwater welding. Today I am talking with Richard Johnston of...
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168. Rolling Out and Rolling up w/ Randy Ballard of AlumaReel from 2021-04-12T04:00
In this weeks episode episode I’m talking with Randy Ballard of @alumareelusaRandy is a really cool guy an...
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167. Stop Drop and Roll w/ Fire Technology Innovations from 2021-04-04T04:00
In this episode we are playing with fire, literally. My guests today are Michael Friedman and John Tabaczk with Fire Technology Innovations. As welders we often overlook fire safety when welding...
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166. Let's Talk Welding w/ Padraic Bean from 2021-03-29T02:20:28
Today I am talking about many different aspects of the welding industry with Padraic Bean. We cover everything from underwater welding, racing, weld testing, and the current state of the industr...
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165. One Man Welding Crew w/ Nick Bezates from 2021-03-22T04:00
In this episode of the Arc Junkies podcast I’m talking with Nick Bezates ,the one man welding crew out of Beaver Creek Oregon, Nick has a very diverse background from welding, fabrication and ge...
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164. Nuke Welding, Aerospace and NASCAR w/ Chole Hudson from 2021-03-14T16:00
In this episode, I am talking to Chloe Hudson also known as @ArcWeldingAngel on Instagram, Chloe had a different plan in high school for her future but ended up in the welding industry instead. ...
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163. Six Tons of Steel w/ Cynthia Gauthier from 2021-03-08T05:00
In this week’s episode, I am talking to Cynthia Gauthier, professional Monster Truck Driver and welding enthusiast. Cynthia has one of the coolest jobs around, she gets to drive 6 tons of steel ...
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Weld Wednesday w/AWS Changes to the D1.1 2020 Structural Welding Code from 2021-03-03T05:00
In this month's episode of Weld Wednesday w/ AWS I am talking with Daryl Peterson about the several changes in the D1.1 2020 edition of the Structural Steel Code. If you are a current CWI this i...
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162. Being Resilient w/ Matt Adams of RedSoul from 2021-03-01T05:00
In this episode I am talking to Matt Adams the owner and operator of RedSoul based out of Seattle Washington. RedSoul’s metal art pieces have been on display in stores and restaurants such as N...
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161. Welding Around the World w/ Chandler Vincent from 2021-02-22T05:00
In this week’s episode I’m talking to Chandler Vincent, Owner of CRV Welding and Fabrication, and Welder Made welding kits, Chandler was an international competitor in the world skills welding c...
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160. Out of This World Welds w/ Bill Komlos from 2021-02-15T05:00
Today’s episode, at least in my opinion, is freaking awesome. Today’s guest is Bill Komlos, Bill is an English major, turned welder, turned welding engineer and now develops some of the crazies ...
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159. Specialty Welding w/ Mike Miller President of Arc Services from 2021-02-08T05:00
In todays episode I am chatting with Mike Miller President of Arc Services in Pasadena Texas. Mike and his team work on some really cool projects, and provide services to include specialty weldi...
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Weld Wednesday w/AWS Building Your Network from 2021-02-03T05:00
In this months episode of Weld Wednesday with AWS we are talking about building your professional network through the American Welding Society. I couldn’t think of a better group to come and ta...
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158. A Welders Journey with Jacob HalesWeldi from 2021-02-01T04:11:55
In today’s episode, I am chatting with Jacob Hales @weld_fearless out of Greater Monroe Area in Louisian...
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157. On a Mission w/ Kristina Mahler from 2021-01-25T05:00
Kristina Mahler is the owner of Steel Toe Consulting and one of the Founding Members of Crew Collab, an initiative to inspire the next generation of tradesmen and women to seek a career in the b...
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156. Great Balls of Fire!!! w/ Jason Marburger from 2021-01-18T05:00
Jason Marburger is the inventor of some of the coolest, most practical fabrication tools in the welding and fabrication industry. He is currently expanding his shop in Washington and we talk abo...
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155. Welding, Machining and 3-D Printing w/ Brad Frazier from 2021-01-11T05:00
Joining me on the show today is Brad Frazier a.k.a. Hourglass Ingenuity. Brad is a Welder, Machinist and Product Designer. Brad makes products that delivers solutions for problems you don't know...
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Weld Wednesday w/ AWS Student Sections from 2021-01-06T05:00
Today we're making history on the show, we have 4 guests on to discuss AWS Student Sections. We are joined by Darrill Gashler who is the Senior Manager of Sections and Student Chapters with the ...
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154. Building Your brand w/ Nate Bowman and Rush Kane from 2021-01-04T05:00
Today's episode is all about building your own brand. I've called in a few of my friends to help answer some listener submitted questions on setting up your own brand as a welder. I get question...
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153. Setting Goals and Checking Boxes w/ Jimmy McKnight from 2020-12-28T05:00
Today I’m wrapping up 2020 with the Blue Collar Voice of Detroit Jimmy McKnight. It just made perfect sense to bring Jimmy back on the show to help me close out 2020. Jimmy and i are very simila...
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152. Hot Tapping and Live Lines w/ Klay Chesham from 2020-12-21T05:00
Todays guest is none other than Klay Chesham all the way from Sydney Australia. Klay is a rig welder who runs his own business working on desalination, petrol, and chemical piping. He does every...
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151. Four Inch Fillets and Grooves w/ the Weld Zombie from 2020-12-14T05:00
Today I am talking to the one and only Weld Zombie. I am a huge fan of structural steel and the Weld Zombie takes it to the extreme. I had a great time talking about how he assembles these monst...
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150. It Must Be Nice w/ Nate Bowman from 2020-12-07T05:00
Today we're talking with Nate Bowman about setting goals and crushing them. What does it take to get what you want in life? It may not be the answer you're looking for. Hopefully everyone will b...
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Weld Wednesday with AWS The Foundation from 2020-12-02T05:00
Today I am chatting with John Douglas with the AWS Foundation about Scholarships and additional resources provided by the AWS that you may not be aware of. Theres something in this episode for e...
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149. Maintenance Welding with Rockmount Welding from 2020-11-30T05:00
Today I am chatting with Pat Adams from Rockmount Welding. They make some really cool welding rods and wires designed for the real world use. Im talking after that beautiful piece of machinery l...
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148. The Way of the Arc w. Dusty James of pacific Arc TIG Welding from 2020-11-23T05:00
Dusty James is a weld artist. He makes some rally cool pieces using the GTAW process over on his YouTube channel. He's putting a completely new spin on welding art. Today we talk about his journ...
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147. Keeping Your HogOn w/ Joe Brown from 2020-11-16T00:07:39
Joe Brown is a welder, fabricator and entrepreneur. He was on the show previously and discussed his path to welding. We are checking back in with him today to see what he's been up to. We talk a...
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146. Welding Across the Border with Max Ceron of the CWB from 2020-11-09T05:00
In this weeks Episode, I am chatting with Max Ceron with the Canadian Welding Bureau. Max is also a welding instructor at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Max and I discuss some of the differences and ...
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Weld Wednesday with AWS Arc 2 Art w/ Stephanie Hoffman and Barbie the Welder from 2020-11-04T05:00
In this month's episode of Weld Wednesday I am chatting with the ladies behind the all new Arc 2 Art Sculpture. Once completed the sculpture will tour the U.S. in the AWS Careers in Welding Tra...
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145. Robots, Cars, and the CWB w/ Missy Phelan from 2020-11-02T05:00
Missy Phelan is a female welder out of Ontario Canada. Today we are talking about how she got into welding, the certs she's earned and even get into a little bit about welding robots.
144. Welder Performance Qualifier, Continuing to Grow and Answering Your Questions from 2020-10-26T04:00
In this episode I give you a brief look into my hectic life, talk about a new test I am going to take to become a more well rounded CWI and answer some listener submitted questions to help out s...
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143. WeldJointed with Patrice Frazier and Michael Furick from 2020-10-19T04:00
Today I'm doing my first in-person interview since I took over the podcast. I am talking to Patrice Frazier with Weld Jointed and her teammate the one and only Michael Furick. They have teamed u...
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142. Resources for Welders, Educators and Students from 2020-10-12T04:00
In this episode, I go over some of the various resources for Welding Students, Educators and Welders. Regardless of where you are in your welding journey, here are some great resources for every...
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Weld Wednesday with AWS the How's and Why's of WPS's and PRQ's w/ Dr. Scott Helzer from 2020-10-07T04:00
In this month's episode of Weld Wednesday with AWS I am talking with Dr. Scott Helzer about WPS's and PQR's. Dr. Scott is a wealth of information when it comes to documentation and the science o...
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141. Show Up, Shut Up and Do a Good Job w/ Ryan Eubank from 2020-10-05T04:00
Ryan Eubank is a long time friend and mentor, he is the epitome of an effective educator. Ryan is the reason that I am so passionate about what I do. He has taught welding for over 24 years to ...
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140. Welding, Artwork, and Blacksmithing with Kris Albro from 2020-09-28T04:00
Kris Albro is a welder, fabricator and crazy talented welder. Today we are talking about her journey into welding after her time in the Air Force. in her full-time job, she builds high end light...
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139. Taking Shop with Rush Kane from 2020-09-21T04:00
Rush Kane has been welding for over 18 years, he started his journey into welding after seeing a bicycle on an MTV music video. He signed up for class the next fall and launched him into the rab...
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138. Building Better Welders with Nate Bowman from 2020-09-14T04:00
In this episode, Nate Bowman comes back to discuss how it all started in his career and where welding has taken him. Nate is highly passionate about welding and his thirst for more knowledge can...
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137. You Don't Know What You Don't Know w/ Brian Logaglio from 2020-09-07T06:27:47
Today is Labor day and the 3 year anniversary of the Arc junkie Podcast. Brian Logaglio calls in to talk about his welding journey through the Pipefitters Union and how he transitioned into beco...
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Weld Wednesday w/ AWS Feat. Nate Bowman, Its Okay to Screw Things Up. from 2020-09-02T04:00
Nate Bowman is a CWI, CWE, and CWS. Today we talk about the process of becoming a Certified Welding Supervisor and some of the advantages of becoming a CWS as well as some of the benefits for em...
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136 How I Started My Welding Business from 2020-08-31T04:00
In todays episode, I talk about the steps that I took to start my welding business back in 2014. I hope I am able to help a few of you out on your next steps in your we...
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135. Story Time with Bob Moffatt from 2020-08-24T04:00
Today I am talking with Bob Moffatt, we discuss his teaching strategies and some of the projects he is working on. Bob has been a long time contributor to the welding community and is looked up ...
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134. Step up your Aluminum TIG game with Jesse Mccollum from 2020-08-17T04:00
Jesse Mccollum bulds some of the coolest aluminum intercoolers and performance modifications in the industry. His aluminum welding skills are like functional artwork. Today he gives the listener...
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133. 10 Things that require Zero Talent from 2020-08-10T04:00
Today I go off on a bit of a rant about lazy welding Instructors, we then discuss 10 things you can focus on to advance your career. They may not be what you think they are.
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Weld Wednesday with AWS-What Does a District Director Do w/ Howard Record from 2020-08-05T04:00
Certified Welding Inspector and Welding Engineer Howard Record District Director of District 5. Howard talks about his journey and how the AWS has helped him advance his career through the benef...
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132. John King with JK Welding from 2020-08-03T04:00
John King is a welder, fabricator, entrepreneur and just an all around great guy. John is a huge supporter of the welding community and gives back to those entering the trade. Check out todays e...
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131. Hobart Institute of Welding Technology from 2020-07-27T04:00
Calvin Scharrer and Kevin Trick work at the Hobart Institute of Welding Technologies in Troy Ohio. Today we're discussing their programs, and all the services they have to offer to those new to ...
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130. Mac Schurr with Up In Smoke Welding Apparel from 2020-07-20T04:00
Mac Schurr is a rig welder from Canada who saw a need for a better welding Jacket. He set out on his own and developed some of the coolest welding jackets in the business.
129. Sean Flottman aka Dabswellington from 2020-07-13T04:00
Sean Flottman aka Dabswellington as most of you know him, is a food process equipment welder by day and amazing metal artist by night. He produces some of the coolest pieces of metal art on the ...
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128. Jesse Srpan w/ Raw Iron Choppers from 2020-07-06T04:00
Jesse Srpan, is a young entrepreneur, welding instructor, and custom bike builder. His work has been featured in Easyriders and put on display at FabTech.
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127. Matt Arnold Warrior Welding from 2020-06-29T04:00
Matt Arnold is an Air Force Veteran, Welding Instructor, entrepreneur and an all around great guy. Check him out on Instagram @warrior_welding_tx
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126. Peyton Evans with Sum Dum Welder from 2020-06-22T04:00
Peyton Evans is a welder, entrepreneur and co-owner of Sum Dum Welder welding apparel. His brand is made for welders who want to represent their trade on and off the job.
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125. Stephanie Hoffman and Joe Young from 2020-06-15T04:00
The American Welding Society has a lot more to offer than just Codes and Standards, I have been a member since 2014 and have been afforded many opportunities to advance my career. Today I am dis...
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124. Jason with Fireball Tool from 2020-06-08T04:00
Jason Marburger is a welder, fabricator, and tool inventor. Jason makes some of the coolest most versatile tools made by a welder for a welder. The versatility of his squares are a game changer ...
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123. Outlaw Leather from 2020-06-01T04:00
We're talking to the Owner of Outlaw Leather Jesus Cisneros and his General Manager Ismael Ceron to find out how the company got started. The customization of one welding hood a few years ago, s...
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122. Jason Becker The Most Important Tool you Have from 2020-05-25T04:00
Jason sits down and talks about the most important tools you have as a welder and how to make sure you are maintaining them. He gives details from his personal experience and encourages the list...
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121. Scott Raabe with Precision Welding Acadamy from 2020-05-18T04:00
Jason sits down with Scott Raabe President and Lead instructor of Precision Welding Acadamy in Houston Texas. Scott talks about his journey into welding and how it saved has life. Welding has a ...
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120. Passing the Torch from 2020-05-12T03:16:58
As Jimmy McKinight closes one chapter of his life, he opens another. Join him today as he passes the torch to the new Arc Junkies Host, Jason Becker.
119. Everybody Was Kung Flu Fighting. from 2020-04-13T22:58:35
4 weeks in lockdown as Michigan remains ravaged by the Kung Flu, Jimmy McKnight and Nate Bowman check in and chat about life in Quarantine, misinformation and what happens next ?
118. Quarantine Episode ! Josh RETURNS ! from 2020-04-02T22:54:39
Jimmy and Josh practice social distancing by staying home and doing the show.
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117. It's Not The Purge, It's Coronavirus ! from 2020-03-21T23:19:44
Coronavirus Sends Unemployment To Record Highs ! How Have You Been Affected ? Jimmy Is Joined By Nate Bowman ( @weldscientist ) To Discuss How Fast America Has Changed Forever !
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116. Heavy Hitters Tig Rigs from 2020-03-04T04:31:19
Jimmy & Josh Catch Up After Autorama, Josh Equips His Welding Workshops & Jimmy Chats w/ Eli Ryder of Heavy Hitters Tig Rigs & SWAT.
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115. Get Your Hog On w/ Joe Brown. from 2020-02-25T02:37:06
Jimmy & Josh Chat w/ Joe Brown the CEO of Hog On Welding. After Learning To Weld In Prison, Joe Uses Welding To Take His Life Back. Now A Jouneyman IronWorker, Business Owner & Rapper ( Known As...
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114. Adjusting To A New Trade - Welding Workshops - Steaked To Death ! from 2020-02-10T09:51:39
Jimmy & Josh Re-Cap Their Week, How Adjusting To A New Career Can Be Difficult and Welding Worshops In Detroit
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113. Scott Raabe Of Precision Welding Academy - Ironworkers vs Millwrights - Still Building America's 5 Year Anniversary - Josh Saves The Day ! from 2020-01-27T03:54:03
Jimmy & Josh Return ! Josh Saves The Day @ Wayne State, The Guys Answer A Listeners Question About Joining The Ironworkers Or Millwrights Union And A Good Chat With Long Time Friend Of The Show,...
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112. Help Save Australia Send Nudes - Mike Rowe For Governor - Trades Welcome LGBTQ Workers - Boeing CEO Gets Fired For $62M from 2020-01-13T03:45:43
In The First Episode Of 2020 Jimmy & Josh Discuss, Instagram Model Raises $1,000,000 To Help Australia Fires - Mike Rowe For Governor Of California - After Years Of Antipathy Construction Puts O...
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111. Secret Of The Ooze - More UAW Corruption -Michigan Minimum Wage Rises - 10 Cars That Are Outta Here in 2020 from 2019-12-30T03:57:37
Jimmy & Josh Do The Last Show Of 2019. Hexavalent Chromium Oozes All Over I-696. $37,500 Pens And Other Luxury Items For UAW Leadership and 10 Cars That Will Be Discontinued In 2020.
110. The Rise of Skywalker Christmas Special from 2019-12-23T04:02:33
Jimmy is joined by J.M. Clark host of An Elegant Weapon & Josh Hawkes Host of POI Podcast...Podcast to Review Starwars The Rise of Skywalker.
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109. An Ironworkers Life For Me - $100,000 Welding Jobs - Rise Of The Robots from 2019-12-16T03:25:38
Jimmy talks bout joining Ironworkers Union Local 25. The guys answer a listeners e-Mail. The American Welding Society made a 6 part post about the top paying welding jobs........but they missed ...
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108. Welding Won't Make You Rich. from 2019-12-09T04:07:45
$120,000 Bananas, Jimmy, Josh Respond to Welding Won't Make You Rich. Is the AWS Just Trying to Get You in The Door ? The UAW Leaders Jimmy Hoffa Symdrome & The Guys Discuss Apprenticeship or Tr...
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107. FABTECH - Abicor Binzel / Outlaw Leather Hood Giveaway from 2019-12-09T02:39:03
LIVE from Fabtech @ the Abicor Binzel Booth ! Jimmy and Josh are joined by Matthew of Abicor Binzel and Ismael of Outlaw Leather for the Outlaw Leather Hood Giveaway !
106. FABTECH - John King Returns !!! from 2019-12-02T05:19:16
Jimmy chats with the CEO of JK welding Mr. John King Himself !
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105. FABTECH - Women Who Weld LIVE ! from 2019-12-02T04:58:35
LIVE from the Flame-Tech booth on the floor of Fabtech !
Jimmy & Josh chat with Samatha Farr of Women Who Weld & Rae Ripple !
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104. FABTECH - ESAB Elite from 2019-12-02T04:37:11
Jimmy chats with the ESAB Elite Live from Fabtech Expo !
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103. FABTECH - Sean Flottmann&Rush Kane from 2019-12-02T04:18:56
Jimmy and Josh chat with Sean Flottman & Rush Kane about promoting yourself on social media, and how luck and preparation can create amazing opportunities.
102. FABTECH - Michael Brandt of Garage Bound from 2019-12-02T04:01:58
Jimmy & Josh chat with Michael Brandt live from Fabtech Expo !
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101. FABTECH - IMC Marks from 2019-12-02T03:48:20
Jimmy & Josh chat with Michelle Cloonan of IMC Marks from the floor of Fabtech 2019.
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100. The 100th Episode !!! from 2019-12-02T03:40:03
Jimmy & Josh re-cap Fabtech Expo, respond to a listeners e-Mail, break down the skills gap lie & discuss the future of the podcast.
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99. FABTECH - Dave Rubin. from 2019-11-25T01:24:05
Recorded during Fabtech 2019. Dave Rubin of Farm Fabrication chats with Jimmy & Josh.
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98. FABTECH - Mark Hoper&Mathew Ruben from 2019-11-18T13:22:59
Jimmy & Josh Chat With Fabtech's Leadership Mark Hoper & Mathew Ruben.
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97. FABTECH - Arc Zone w/ Tom Patsis of Cold Hard Art from 2019-11-18T12:59:26
Jimmy & Josh chat with Jim Watson Jr. the CEO of Arc Zone & Tom Patsis of Cold Hard Art.
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96. FABTECH - Ironworkers Local 25 from 2019-11-18T12:52:34
Jimmy kicks off the first show of Fabtech Expo w/ Joe Fontaine of Ironworkers Local 25 out of Detroit.
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95. Smith&Co - Weed In The Workplace- Planning For SEMA&FABTECH EXPO from 2019-10-28T01:59:16
Jimmy & Josh chat about Smith & Co, a new welding inspired restaurant in Detroit set up in the 102 year old Smith Welding Company building in Midtown Detroit. The guys discuss weed in the workpl...
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94. Russell J. Holmes Returns ! from 2019-10-14T00:06:02
Russell J. Holmes from Garage Rehab & Fast n' Loud returns to Arc Junkies Podcast !
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93. Woman&Machine. from 2019-10-09T02:11:01
Jimmy chats with Faye Hadley Co-host of All Girls Garage & Karen Sullivan of Girls Garage Magazine about their mastermind program Woman & Machine ! A workshop program designed to help women lear...
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91. Mobsteel VanCast ! from 2019-09-25T13:33:45
You'll Be Doing A Podcast In A Van Down By The River !!! In This Episode Jimmy & Josh Stop By Mobsteel To Chat With Adam Genei & Steve-O in the 1970's shag'n wag'n.
90. LIVE From ArcFest 2019 from 2019-09-25T13:07:36
Jimmy & Josh kick off The First Annual ArcFest LIVE @ Baker's Gas in Monroe , MI ! Jimmy interviews Andrew Grow of Baker's Gas.
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89. UAW On Strike ! from 2019-09-18T05:13:55
Jimmy & Josh discuss what's happening with the UAW Strike.
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88. Become Legend from 2019-09-10T03:18:54
Jimmy & Josh do their best to answer one of the by far most asked question to the podcast, How to you turn your dreams into a reality ?
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87. Resistance Is Futile w/ Brown Dog Welding. from 2019-09-06T00:15:51
In a very special live edition of Arc Junkies Podcast
Josh Welton is a Writer for The Fabricator & Dodge Garage a Metal Artisan and the owner of Brown Dog Welding. After years of chronic ...
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86 .The Weld Scientist from 2019-08-29T14:17:44
The Weld Scientist Nate Bowman returns.
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85. Schoolcraft Now ! from 2019-08-07T05:42:26
Jimmy chats with the welding instructors of Schoolcraft College.
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84. Stephanie Hoffman from 2019-07-31T19:15:27
Recorded on the AWS Careers In Welding Trailer Sponsored By Lincoln Electric, Jimmy chats with Stephanie Hoffman of The American Welding Society about the benefits of becoming a member, the impo...
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83. Welders, Waffle House and CWI Training. from 2019-07-19T16:31:23
Jimmy chats all about his experience going through the CWI Seminar at REAL Educational Services in Ellijay, GA !
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82. Justin Merrill from 2019-07-03T04:11:10
Justin The Fabricator returns !
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81. Nate Bowman from 2019-06-28T14:41:06
Holy Camel Milk Batman ! The Weld Scientist Returns !!!
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80. Paris Air Show / Enbridge Line 5 Shut Down / What's Happening To Welding In Michigan ? from 2019-06-19T22:47:51
Boeing Debuts 787 Dreamliner at the Paris Air Show but what does that mean for jobs ? Governor Gretchen Whitmer wants to permanently shut down Line 5, how does that affect MI residents ? What is...
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Filler Metal Friday - So You Want to Be a CWI ? w/ special guest Jason Becker of weld.com from 2019-06-07T18:36:40
Certified Welding Inspector, for many welders this is the next step in their career. Its an extremely challenging test, but you can pass ! In this final episode of Filler Metal Friday, Jimmy cha...
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79.Michael Furick - Mailbag from 2019-06-05T23:43:34
Jimmy chats with Michael Furick C.E.O. and inventor of the Furick Cup.
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78. Willy Rad - The Welder. from 2019-05-15T14:26:18
Outlaw biker clubs, a life changing accident and the battle to know one's self is just the beginning of this mans story. Willy Rad is and continues to be true inspiration to many by telling his ...
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77. John King of JK Welding. from 2019-05-15T13:28:49
Jimmy chats with John King, owner of JK Welding in Houston Texas.
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Filler Metal Friday - 11. Eric Gorges - A Craftsman's Legacy from 2019-05-03T22:41:01
Jimmy chats with the Host of TV's A Craftsman's Legacy, Eric Gorges. Eric is promoting his new book " A Craftman's Legacy: Why Working With Our Hands Gives Us Meaning." Available everywhere book...
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76. Kristina Harris from 2019-05-01T00:55:23
Jimmy chats with Kristina Harris about writing her first book detailing her career experience both good and bad in the world of welding.
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75. South Coast Welding Academy from 2019-05-01T00:02:38
This episode Jimmy sits down with Hjalmar Aguilo, Jacob Schofield, Bob Moffett, Travis Fields and Jason Becker at South Coast Welding Academy The day before 360 High School welders compete for a...
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74. Aerospace Industry in Trouble ? - What happened to the Boeing 737 Max 8 ? - Politics in the Workplace - Mailbag from 2019-04-16T21:49:58
Politics in the workplace, must you play the game ? Boeing puts production on hold for the 737 Max 8 and Jimmy reads the mailbag !
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Filler Metal Friday - Bob Moffatt from 2019-04-05T22:13:09
Bob Moffatt is a Welding Instructor @ Cowley College in Arkansas City, Kansas.
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73. The Importance of Giving A Fuck - Jeremy's Gimp Art - Lapeer Industries to LAYOFF 160 Workers - Trump Visits Grand Rapids -ESAB Sentinel vs Optrel Crystal 2.0 - Monday Mailbag. from 2019-04-01T01:11:39
This week ! Lapeer Industries could possibly close their doors after 40 years, but there is more dirt behind the ears of this story- President Trump mocks AOC's plan to destroy the aerospace ind...
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72. Nate Bowman Returns ! from 2019-03-11T03:03:46
The Weld Scientist Nate Bowman RETURNS on this brand new episode of Arc Junkies Podcast !
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71. Mailbag Monday / Blue Collar Caps. from 2019-03-05T03:11:08
Jimmy answers listener emails and chats with Janie Richardson of Blue Collar Caps !
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Filler Metal Friday- Back to Basics TIG Welding w/ Dabswellington from 2019-03-02T00:04:17
Jimmy and Dabs take over Filler Metal Friday and get back to the basics and beginnings of their careers in TIG Welding.
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70. Chuck Faught - Flame Tech. from 2019-02-04T09:13:32
Jimmy chats with Chuck Faught of Flame Tech !
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69. Adam Heffner ( Maker.Table ) from 2019-01-28T15:53:31
Jimmy chats with Welder, Entrepreneur and YouTuber Adam Heffner of Maker.Table !
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68. Josh&Darla Welton. from 2019-01-24T06:39:46
Jimmy is joined by Josh & Darla Welton of the Playing With Fire Podcast ! Jimmy brings everyone up to speed about whats been happening behind the scenes of Arc Junkies Podcast and the trio discu...
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67. Harley Snyder from 2019-01-24T06:21:22
Jimmy chats with Pipeliner Harley Snyder about fitness, setting goals and how to deal with and overcome harassment on the job site from first hand expierence. She inspires and offers advice to w...
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66. Jacob Schofield from 2019-01-08T20:38:20
In this episode, Jimmy chats with welder and YouTuber Jacob Schofield about the weld life, being a new father, and finding the common ground between pipeliners and shop welders by discussing our...
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Filler Metal Friday - S.M.A.W. Electrodes. from 2019-01-04T14:32:06
Kicking off 2019 listening to Jimmy get schooled by ESAB Expert John Hartnet on Shielded.Metal.Arc.Welding.(Stick) Electrodes ! From how they’re made to how they’re used, this process has so muc...
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Filler Metal Friday / Weekend Warrior -MIG Welding from 2018-12-07T16:09:34
This episode of Filler Metal Friday is going back to the basics for the weekend warrior !
Jimmy and ESAB Expert Jay Ginder cover the basics to get started with Gas Metal Arc Welding or M...
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65. Live from Detroit Shipping Company W/ Josh Welton&Kevin O'Brien from 2018-12-05T05:01:19
Arc Junkies broadcasts live from Detroit Shipping Company during Noel Night.
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64. Weld Scientist Returns ! from 2018-11-28T04:35:53
Nate Bowman aka @weldscientist returns to the show ! Jimmy and Nate chat about everything from making new age boomboxes to the politics and process of becoming a CWI from real life experience a...
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63. Pot is legal in Detroit / Josh Welton Returns and FABTECH 2018 RECAP from 2018-11-19T05:00
Jimmy & Josh talk whats happening in Detroit, E-mails are answered and the guys recap FABTECH 2018 in Atlanta.
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62. FABTECH- Keynote Speaker and SME Vice President Jeannine Kunz. from 2018-11-12T07:01:26
Jimmy interviews Jeannine Kunz in the media room @ Fabtech. It's not often you're granted an interview with a Fabtech Keynote speaker, so when you get the chance, you take it. This interview d...
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61. FABTECH - @hjalmar_aguilo and @mercurycomets from 2018-11-12T07:01
Jimmy chats with WeldTube's, Hjalmar Aguilo and Youtuber, Travis Field of the YouTube channel Fieldres.
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60. FABTECH - @the.fabricator&@mfurick from 2018-11-12T07:00:36
Jimmy kicks off day 3 of Fabtech 2018 by chatting with Justin Merrill from YouTube's The Fabrication Series and the CEO and creator of The Furick Cup, Michael Furick !
59. ARC JUNKIES LIVE from FABTECH 2018 w/ Jody Collier, Bob Moffatt and Ian Johnson from 2018-11-12T06:59:53
Jimmy hosts a very special Arc Junkies Podcast LIVE with The Godfathers of Welding - Jody Collier of Welding Tips and Tricks, Bob Moffatt of Weld.com and Ian Johnson from Big Tire Garage !
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FABTECH- Filler Metal Friday from 2018-11-12T06:59:27
The first ever Filler Metal Friday Live from Fabtech 2018 !
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58. FABTECH - ESAB ELITE w/ @scott_raabe @hotwork247&@rollingbombfab from 2018-11-12T06:59:01
Jimmy kicks off Day 2 of FABTECH chatting with ESAB Elite team members -Scott Raabe, Andrea Havlin and Brian Lambert !
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57. FABTECH- Weld Scientist&Wicked Welder from 2018-11-12T06:58:30
Jimmy Chats with Nate Bowman aka @weldscientist and Brandon Vernon aka @wickedwelder live from the OTC booth at Fabtech !
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56. FABTECH - Presenting the Rod w/ Dabs Wellington from 2018-11-12T05:00
Jimmy Kicks off FABTECH 2018 by sitting down with his Tig Unit brother, Sean Flottmann AKA @dabswellington.
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55. Halloweem Special w/ The One Zim from 2018-10-29T13:08:07
Happy Halloween from Arc Junkies ! This week Jimmy chats with The One Zim about Amsterdam, Trolls and Cannibals !
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Bonus Episode: Jimmy Interviewed from 2018-10-19T19:24:05
Bonus Episode ! This episode, @jimmymcknight_official sits down with the @poipodcastnetwork to discuss Podcasting and Work – How you can intertwine them and a bit of Jimmy’s history with Podcast...
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54. Spark n Arc Tour from 2018-10-15T09:21:23
Jimmy re-caps the 2018 Arc Junkies Spark n' Arc Tour, a winner is selected for the ESAB Sentinel giveaway and more !
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53. The Ugly Truth from 2018-10-01T17:19:56
Arc Junkies is back in studio ! Jimmy chats with Josh Welton about The Ugly Truth of the welding industry. Grab a box of tissue because this episode is sure to break some hearts or make some peo...
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52. Jeremy's Gimp Art&Welding from 2018-09-10T18:46:59
This week ! Jimmy chats with Jeremy Hannaford a welder and masterful maker of welding art, he is also quadriplegic due to a dirt bike accident that left him paralyzed from the chest down ! Jerem...
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Filler Metal Friday EP.4 - Stainless Steel from 2018-09-07T15:56:35
This episode of Filler Metal Friday is all about Stainless Steel ! Jimmy chats with ESAB Expert Martin Denault about how stainless steel is made, different grades all the way to post weld cleani...
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51. Garage Rehab's Russell J. Holmes RETURNS ! from 2018-09-03T17:30:12
It's the 1 year anniversary of Arc Junkies ! Jimmy brings back Russell Holmes from Discovery's Garage Rehab with Richard Rawlings !
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50. Sum Dum Welder Apparel - Offshore Welding w/ Kegan Dales from 2018-08-25T19:05:45
This week Jimmy Chats with Payton Evans of Sum Dum Welder Apparel and later what its like to weld offshore with Kegan Dales !
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Bonus Episode - Jimmy McKnight interview. from 2018-08-25T16:25:37
Jimmy is interviewed on The Jesse Lee Show
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49. Russellbilt from 2018-08-15T16:10:31
This week, Jimmy chats with Emmett Russell aka @russellbilt. Emmett has defined what it means to chase your dream and make money doing it ! Inspired by his brother, Emmett went into business for...
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48. Heavy Metal Welder -Steven Menard from 2018-08-08T18:34:09
Recorded in a Hotel room in Ohio, Jimmy chats with Steven Menard AKA @heavy_metal_welder on Instagram. The guys talk about what it takes to get the job done, the traveling welder must have a str...
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Filler Metal Friday EP.3 - Hardfacing from 2018-08-03T15:51:26
This month's Filler Metal Friday is all about hardfacing ! Jimmy gets taken to school by Stoody technical sales manager and hardfacing expert Jonathan Cropper about everything from proper proces...
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47. Doogies Hats from 2018-08-02T17:28:16
Doogies Hats is producing high quality and comfortable custom welding caps right here in Michigan ! Worn by men and women in all trades not just welding, Jimmy chats with Doogie about his caps, ...
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46. Josh Welton Returns ! from 2018-07-25T18:17:18
Live from a shipping container in downtown Detroit, Jimmy chats with Welder, Writer and Sculptor Josh Welton ! Josh wrights for The Fabricator Magazine and the brand new Dodge Garage ! The guys ...
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45. Dave Rubin -Farm Fabrication from 2018-07-18T17:21:11
This week Jimmy chats with the Owner of Farm Fabrication, Dave Rubin about starting a business, the follow through of entrepreneurship, being right and left brained and the Dropkick Murphys ! Listen
44. Rae Ripple from 2018-07-11T14:18:16
This week ! Jimmy chats with Welder, Metal Artists & Fire Fighter Rae Ripple ! This IS NOT your normal episode of Arc Junkies ! This raw and uncensored story of Rae's rise from the ashes is one ...
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43. FABTECH Canada - Canaweld from 2018-07-04T17:35:20
This week Arc Junkies continues coverage of FABTECH Canada 2018 !
Canaweld currently specializes in the high power small welding machine market and claims to produce the most advanced an...
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42. Fabtech Canada 2018 - Jordi Ribas of Josef Gas from 2018-06-20T17:34:06
This week ! Jimmy chats with Jordi Ribas a Red Seal welder/fabricator currently working as a Weld Technician for Josef Gas. Founded in 2015 by Joe Stangl and his son Richard Stangl, Josef Gas pr...
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41. WeldTube from 2018-06-14T03:13:17
This week Jimmy chops it up with Hjalmar Aguilo the host of Weldtube.
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