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Arc Junkies

404 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 261 ratings

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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182. The Weld Bible w/ Alex Siebert of Crapout Welds

July 19, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 205 MB

In this weeks episode I’m chatting with Alex Siebert of @crapoutwelds we talk about life in California, Mig welding steel and aluminum, personal growth in welding and many other things. You don’t want to miss this episode. Get your Weld Bible today: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Demon-WELD-BIBLE-BDWA-THEWELDBIBLE/dp/B094M11D95/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=weld+bible&m=A1I1TIL8MQB62Q&qid=1626633158&s=merchant-items&sr=1-1 Follow Alex on Instagram: @crapoutwelds Arc Junkies Website: www.a...

181. Hanging with the Bottom Dwellers Dive Shack

July 12, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 117 MB

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 do a cross pod where we will each be sharing this episode on both of our platforms. We’re also looking into developing a skilled trades network to bring you all podcast from other blue collar workers to promote skilled trades. As you all know, I am a big proponent of getting people into the skilled tra...

Weld Wednesday w/ AWS Codes and Standards w/ Peter Portela

July 07, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 96.7 MB

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? who approves them? Tune in to find out all of these answers and more.  Email Peter Portela: [email protected] Find out more about the many benefits AWS has to offer: AWS.org Follow AWS on Instagram: @americanweldingsociety Checkout the ARCadamy Videos: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_quer...

180. The 4th State of Matter w/ Jake Ross

July 05, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes - 97.1 MB

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 peeled for the details on that. Hypetherm Website: https://www.hypertherm.com/en-US/ Pro-Nest Software: www.Hypertherm.com/pronest-lt  Use Codeword Arc Junkies in the discount box for 30 additional days.    Arc Junkies Website: www.arcjunkies.com Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.co...

179. How I Teach Welding w/ ScottieSmith

June 28, 2021 04:00 - 2 hours - 227 MB

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 and Second Generation Welding Instructor. His father was his Welding Instructor back in the day and Scottie learned a lot from him on how to train welders and prepare them for the workforce. Scottie has also written a book entitled “ How I Teach Welding” and it’s available right now on Amazon. Today ...

178. Welding Educator Workshop the Aftermath

June 21, 2021 04:00 - 2 hours - 238 MB

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 national scale. Tune and and find out all about the Educators Course, and Project MFG Welding Competition. Follow Ryan on Instagram: @ryantheweldingeducator Follow Kyle on Instagram: @profrssor_of_welding Follow Danea on Instagram: @Welder_danea Follow Project Manufacturing on Instagram: @projectmfg ...

177. The Hooded Heroes

June 14, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 127 MB

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 simply can’t afford it. I am a huge proponent of giving back to the welding community and this group is the epitome of giving back so I am honored to have them on the show. They have a really cool story about how it all got started, what they’re currently doing, and what they plan to do in the future. ...

176. It's a Blue Collar Revolution w/ Tyler Sasse & Danny Keiderling

June 07, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 179 MB

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 getting into skilled trades is a worthwhile investment in your time and resources. This is also the first episode that I have recorded video, so if you’d like to watch the video version, it should be out shortly after this episode on the Western Welding Academy YouTube channel, so swing by and subscribe to...

Weld Wednesday w/ AWS The Benefit of Section Meetings

June 02, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes - 97.2 MB

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 Chapters. Darrill is a great resource for local sections and today we discuss how and why you should start attending section meetings if you haven’t done so already. Resources: aws.org Follow American Welding Society on Instagram: @americanweldingsociety Follow Arc Junkies Podcast on Instagram:...

175. It's Not You, It's Your Machine

June 01, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 143 MB

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 you time and increase your welding efficiencies. By putting some of these helpful tips to work, you’ll be getting back to production in no time flat.   Arc Junkies Website: www.arcjunkies.com Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home   Friends of the Show: Everlast W...

174. Mind Blowing Sculptures w/ David Madero

May 24, 2021 04:00 - 2 hours - 294 MB

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, if you’re on Instagram go follow this man right now, his work is insane. @Madero_Co you have to see these pieces to believe it. In this episode we discuss David's background, artistic process, past sculptures and what he's currently working on now.  Follow David on Instagram: @Madero_Co YouTube ht...

173. Experience That's Built, Not Bought w/ Kentucky Welding Institute

May 17, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 144 MB

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 attended KWI’s welding Competition in 2018. KWI does things a little different in their school and they crank out some Jam up Welders ready for the workforce, when students leave, they have a long list of certifications, credentials and experience. KWI trains their students for the workforce. I’m sure y...

Welding Educators unite Part 2

May 12, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 127 MB

Part 2 of Welding Educators Unite!   Link to register for the workshop: https://michelleskibamf.wixsite.com/website/event-details/welding-educator-workshop  Follow them on Instagram: Ryan Eubank: @ryantheweldingeducator Jesse Srpan: @rawironchoppers Kyle Linko: @professor_of_welding Arc Junkies Website: www.arcjunkies.com Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home   Friends of the Show: Everlast Welders Instagram: @everlastwelders  YouTube: E...

172. Welding Educators Unite w/ Ryan Eubank, Jesse Srpan and Kyle Linko

May 10, 2021 04:00 - 2 hours - 249 MB

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 great information in this episode for students, educators and welders already in the field. Ryan and Kyle also discuss their upcoming Welding Educator Workshop taking place June 14th-18th. Whether you've been teaching for a long time, just getting into it, or thinking about becoming an instructor, th...

Weld Wednesday w/AWS Putting Your VA Benefits to Work for You

May 05, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 118 MB

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 can put your Military Benefits to work for you when it comes to welding. Whether it's getting your CWI, CWE, CWS, or even becoming a Certified Welder. We also talk about a new initiative for Active Duty and Reserve Service Members to learn welding as a career. Get a pen and your note pad out, we're gett...

171. The Power of Positivity and Confidence w/ Rae Ripple

May 03, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 193 MB

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. She’s literally a human CNC plasma cutter. Whether she is making sculptures from decommissioned fire extinguishers, classic cars and trucks or freelanced paintings. You can tell she is truly passionate about what she does, and she inspires so many along her journey (myself included) tune in tomorrow m...

170. A Guide to Bidding Your Work w/ Marshall Whitney

April 26, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 125 MB

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 shop, today we’re talking about how to price out work and Marshall gives us a couple secrets to help out with developing your material take-off’s and pricing out your work so you don’t lose your ass starting out. Cut List for Linear Stock: https://jonathan.overholt.org/projects/cutlist   Cut List f...

169. So You Wanna be an Underwater Welder w/ Ocean Corp

April 19, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 171 MB

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 Ocean Corp in Houston Texas to find out what it takes to be an Underwater Welder. Theres a lot of great info in todays show if Underwater Welding is a career you'd like to get into. Arc Junkies Website: www.arcjunkies.com Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home   Fri...

168. Rolling Out and Rolling up w/ Randy Ballard of AlumaReel

April 12, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 123 MB

In this weeks episode episode I’m talking with Randy Ballard of @alumareelusaRandy is a really cool guy and has a pretty interesting story about how he got into selling the coolest welding skid of all time. Join us as we talk about his transition from Law Enforcement to welding and then into sales and distribution. Checkout the website here: https://www.alumareel.net Give him a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alumareelusa/   Arc Junkies Website: www.arcjunkies.com Ar...

167. Stop Drop and Roll w/ Fire Technology Innovations

April 04, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes - 106 MB

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 and become rather complacent when it comes to our fire extinguishers and their proper use, inspection, and the amount of faith we have in that big red can. Fire Technology Innovations has put technology into a 70 year old piece of equipment to make it safer and more reliable for the users in an effor...

166. Let's Talk Welding w/ Padraic Bean

March 29, 2021 02:20 - 1 hour - 169 MB

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 industry. Buckle up, it's gonna be a fun episode.  Arc Junkies Website: www.arcjunkies.com Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home   Friends of the Show: Everlast Welders Instagram: @everlastwelders  YouTube: Everlast Welders         Online: https://bit.ly/37xJstI ...

165. One Man Welding Crew w/ Nick Bezates

March 22, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 131 MB

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 general construction. This man works non-stop. Whether he’s out in the field doing installs, hot taps or repairs, or he’s in his shop doing custom fabrication or CNC plasma work to keep his field jobs rolling. I’m sure you all will get a lot out of this episode but before we get into it, a quick word fr...

164. Nuke Welding, Aerospace and NASCAR w/ Chole Hudson

March 14, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 128 MB

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. She was in Nuclear Plant welding for 10 years before settling down into a company that does aerospace and NASCAR welding. She is a kick ass welder and has the skills to back up what she says. I had a great time chatting with her and I am sure you all will enjoy listening to her story.   Arc Junkie...

163. Six Tons of Steel w/ Cynthia Gauthier

March 08, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 130 MB

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 around a packed amphitheater and crush cars. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out in her shop welding and fabricating. Join us today as we discuss her journey from Motor Cross to Monster Trucks and how she was inspired to get into welding. Follow Cynthia on Instagram: @cynthiagauthier Check ou...

Weld Wednesday w/AWS Changes to the D1.1 2020 Structural Welding Code

March 03, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 137 MB

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 is a great overview of the changes that have taken place. If you are planning on taking the CWI Exam soon, this is a great episode to hear about what things you may want to consider to help you prepare for the exam.  Resources: aws.org Follow AWS on Instagram: @americanweldingsociety Arc Junkie...

162. Being Resilient w/ Matt Adams of RedSoul

March 01, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 160 MB

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 Nordstrom’s and Starbucks. We talk about his journey into welding and the pieces he currently builds. Matt is truly an artist in every sense of the word and it shows in the pieces he produces. Artistic metalwork is just one more path that welding can lead you down. The possibilities in this trade are e...

161. Welding Around the World w/ Chandler Vincent

February 22, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 130 MB

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 competition and represented the United States in the 2016 welding competition. His story of how welding has taken him around the world and back is truly amazing. I had a blast talking with him, he is truly passionate about welding.  Follow Chandler on Instagram: @chandlervincent Follow his Company ...

160. Out of This World Welds w/ Bill Komlos

February 15, 2021 05:00 - 3 hours - 361 MB

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 welding procedures, for some of the coolest projects out there. Bill has an amazing story, he’s worked on all kinds of military projects, C B and I, Aerospace and most recently created a welding procedure to weld a man-made metal that had been installed on the Mars rover Perseverance that will be land...

159. Specialty Welding w/ Mike Miller President of Arc Services

February 08, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 92 MB

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 welding, field machining, custom product design and fabrication, heat treating, heavy lifting, nondestructive examination (NDE), and complex rigging solutions. They service a wide variety of industries from power generation to LNG, oil and gas, petrochemical, aerospace, food and the pharmaceutical industri...

Weld Wednesday w/AWS Building Your Network

February 03, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 132 MB

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 talk about building your network than the individuals in my own network. I met all of today’s guests at an AWS hosted event and since that time, the contacts, friends and acquaintances we have met, have allowed us to take our careers to the next level.  Resources: American Welding Society: Website...

158. A Welders Journey with Jacob HalesWeldi

February 01, 2021 04:11 - 1 hour - 144 MB

In today’s episode, I am chatting with Jacob Hales @weld_fearless out of Greater Monroe Area in Louisiana. Jacob had been all over the US and had worked on a ton of different projects. His welding journey started in a High School Agricultural class but it has led him to become an AWS CWI and API 510 Inspector. Join us today as we discuss his journey. Follow Jacob on Instagram: @weld_fearless Arc Junkies Website: www.arcjunkies.com Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie...

157. On a Mission w/ Kristina Mahler

January 25, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 97.8 MB

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 blue-collar workforce. We also discuss Kristina's welding journey and how she almost gave up on her passion because of her Instructor. Follow the progress of Crew and contact Kristina on Instagram @Kristina_lately Email the Show: [email protected]  Arc Junkies Website: www.arcjunkies.com Arc ju...

156. Great Balls of Fire!!! w/ Jason Marburger

January 18, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 216 MB

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 about some of things people should think about when not only buying a shop, but planning the space out as well.  Follow Jason and Fireball Tool on Instagram: @Fireballtool Check out his YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/FireballTool/featured You can find his squares, shims, vices and ...

155. Welding, Machining and 3-D Printing w/ Brad Frazier

January 11, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 147 MB

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 you have. His products make the weld life much easier, whether it's his TIG Bracing Fixtures, Helmet Hooks or Torch Holders. Brads Products are the epitome of branding, as soon as you see one of his pieces, you know who's built it. Im sure you all will enjoy this episode.  Make sure to check out Br...

Weld Wednesday w/ AWS Student Sections

January 06, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 106 MB

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 AWS, Cindy Galbavy and her Student Byren Stoner from the Helana High School Student Section in Helana Montana and Lyle Palm the Chief Academics Officer at Workshops for Warriors. In this episode we are talking all about AWS Student Sections and how and why you should get involved. This is an opportuni...

154. Building Your brand w/ Nate Bowman and Rush Kane

January 04, 2021 05:00 - 2 hours - 262 MB

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 questions all the time from people about setting up their own business so it just made sense to do a full episode on the topic.  Make sure to follow Nate Bowman on Instagram @weldscientist You can also follow Rush Kane @KaneKid Be sure to check out Kane Industries and pick up your Arc Defense Sleeves to...

153. Setting Goals and Checking Boxes w/ Jimmy McKnight

December 28, 2020 05:00 - 59 minutes - 110 MB

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 similar in the fact that we enjoy the pain of continual growth. In this episode, we discuss setting goals and growing both professionally and personally in our lives. We talk about several different resources that we both use on a regular basis to help ourselves grow. One of Jimmy’s most recent goals is to ...

152. Hot Tapping and Live Lines w/ Play Chesham

December 21, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 207 MB

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 everything from new installs to replace and repair on all things pipe related. Once again, we're looking at some of the similarities and differences of welding state side and how it's done across the globe.  Follow Klay Chesham on Instagram: @Cheshamwelding Arc Junkies Website: www.arcjunkies.com Arc...

152. Hot Tapping and Live Lines w/ Klay Chesham

December 21, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 207 MB

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 everything from new installs to replace and repair on all things pipe related. Once again, we're looking at some of the similarities and differences of welding state side and how it's done across the globe.  Follow Klay Chesham on Instagram: @Cheshamwelding Arc Junkies Website: www.arcjunkies.com Arc...

151. Four Inch Fillets and Grooves w/ the Weld Zombie

December 14, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 126 MB

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 monster size I beams and some of the methods he uses to get the job done. You can follow him on Instagram: @weld_zombie Friends of the Show: Everlast Welders Instagram: @everlastwelders  YouTube: Everlast Welders         Online: https://bit.ly/37xJstI Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout to ge...

150. It Must Be Nice w/ Nate Bowman

December 07, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 213 MB

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 be able to take something away from this episode, that helps them along their journey. Follow Nate Bowman on Instagram @weldscientist Donate to Workshops for Warriors here: https://donate.wfw.org/fundraiser/3020748 Friends of the Show: Everlast Welders Instagram: @everlastwelders  YouTube: ...

Weld Wednesday with AWS The Foundation

December 02, 2020 05:00 - 48 minutes - 88 MB

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 everyone to include students, educators, schools, professional welders etc. We also discuss the impact that these scholarships and resources can have with Shane Goslin, a past recipient of an AWS National and District Scholarship. For more information on the AWS go to AWS.org For Scholarship inform...

149. Maintenance Welding with Rockmount Welding

November 30, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 124 MB

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 leaves the factory and gets put into service and is now covered in oil, grease, mud and paint, what's the best rod to use to make a repair? Well its not the first rod you're thinking of. They have exactly what you need to get your equipment back in action.  Follow Rockmount on Instagram @rockmountwel...

148. The Way of the Arc w. Dusty James of pacific Arc TIG Welding

November 23, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 135 MB

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 journey into art work and welding as well as the classes he provides.  Check out his YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4rIHHTs2SLYGRmqGT4Iw3A Follow Dusty on Instagram: @Pacificarctigwelding Donate to Workshops for Warriors here: https://donate.wfw.org/fundraiser/3020748 htt...

147. Keeping Your HogOn w/ Joe Brown

November 16, 2020 00:07 - 56 minutes - 103 MB

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 about his new endeavor of converting shipping containers into your dream space. We also talk about the mindset needed to be an entrepreneur.    Follow Joe on Instagram: @HogOnWelding   Donate to Workshops for Warriors here: https://donate.wfw.org/fundraiser/3020748   Friends of the Show: ...

146. Welding Across the Border with Max Ceron of the CWB

November 09, 2020 05:00 - 46 minutes - 84.7 MB

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 similarities between welding in the United States, and welding in Canada.  Follow Max on Instagram: @askmax75 Friends of the Show: Everlast Welders Instagram: @everlastwelders  YouTube: Everlast Welders Online: https://bit.ly/37xJstI Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout to get upgraded to...

Weld Wednesday with AWS Arc 2 Art w/ Stephanie Hoffman and Barbie the Welder

November 04, 2020 05:00 - 45 minutes - 83.1 MB

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 Trailer. The sculpture is the collaborated work of Artists Stephanie Hoffman and Barbie the Welder. What makes this sculpture so unique is that each artist is working on it from two separate locations. Barbie is in New York Building the Sculpture, and Stephanie is in New Jersey building the stand, weldin...

145. Robots, Cars, and the CWB w/ Missy Phelan

November 02, 2020 05:00 - 46 minutes - 85.2 MB

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.   You can follow Missy on Instagram @missywelds   Friends of the Show: Everlast Welders Instagram: @everlastwelders  YouTube: Everlast Welders Online: https://bit.ly/37xJstI Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any mac...

144. Welder Performance Qualifier, Continuing to Grow and Answering Your Questions

October 26, 2020 04:00 - 29 minutes - 41 MB

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 some newer welders on their welding journey.   Friends of the Show: Everlast Welders Instagram: @everlastwelders  YouTube: Everlast Welders Online: https://bit.ly/37xJstI Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any m...

143. WeldJointed with Patrice Frazier and Michael Furick

October 19, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB

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 up and are on a mission to seek out young kids from the inner cities and bring them up into the world of welding so that they can make a better life for themselves. It was awesome to speak with Patrice and listen to how passionate she is about this project and her plans to open a welding school in the ...