Arc Junkies

In this episode of Weld Wednesdays with AWS, Jason Becker talks with global welding leader Steve Snyder about the expanding international footprint of AWS certification programs. From developing trai…

In this episode, I’m joined by Nick Mcmillen and Ziad Bedran, co-founders of OWETEC Services, a welding education and consulting company that’s rewriting the rules. We explore their unique paths fr…

Welcome to the very first bonus episode of State of the Arc, powered by Arc Junkies! This is your fast, no-fluff update on what's happening right now across the welding and fabrication world.

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This week on Arc Junkies, Jason is joined by Tim Lucas — Marine Corps veteran, CWI, metal artist, and AWS Section leader. Tim shares his journey from chasing motorcycles and metal shaping to working …

In this episode, Jason talks with Gavin Young from Baer Welding in Providence, Utah. Gavin shares his journey from sweeping floors at age 12 to working on high-end custom fabrication projects around …

In this episode, Jason sits down with Jake LeGrand to talk about everything from Fabtech networking to the realities of running a custom sign-making business. Jake shares his unique journey from stru…

In this conversation, Jason and Dick Holdren discuss the current state of the welding industry, focusing on the importance of skills training, the challenges of legislative measures affecting welding…

Joining me this week is Kyle Taylor, owner and operator of @gogauge Kyle is currently a Certified Welding Supervisor prepping for his CWI and ultimately aspiring to become a Certified Welding Enginee…

In this captivating episode of the Arc Junkies Podcast, host Jason Becker chats with Steve Kost, a veteran and accomplished ironworker, as they explore his transition from military service to a rewar…

In this captivating episode of the Arc Junkies Podcast, Jason welcomes Jonathan, the mastermind behind JD Stairs, for a deep dive into the intricacies of stair manufacturing and entrepreneurship in t…

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In this conversation, Dr. Travis Jumper discusses the advancements in welding training technologies, particularly focusing on virtual and augmented reality systems. He shares insights from hi…

Ryan Boyd is the Director of Sales Engineering for Walter Surface Technologies. In this episode we talk a bit about grinder safety, proper use of abrasives, selecting the right abrasives for the work…

In this electrifying episode of the Arc Junkies Podcast, join Jason as he welcomes the dynamic duo, Austin and Rodney Ross, to the studio! These seasoned pipeline professionals bring nearly three dec…

In this episode of The Arc Junkies Podcast, we welcome back Jason Marburger, founder of Fireball Tool, as he shares his journey in tool design and fabrication. Dive into the intricacies of creating t…

In this episode of Arc Junkies Podcast, I sit down with Dick Holdren, President of the American Welding Society (AWS) and a 50-year veteran of the welding industry. From his early days at Ohio State …

In this months episode of Weld Wenesdays with AWS, I sit down and talk with John Douglas, the  Associate Director of the Foundation at American Welding Society. In this episoed we discuss the many G…

In this episode of the Arc Junkies podcast, guests Jason and Miranda Chiasson share their experiences and insights from the welding industry. They explore the evolution of their careers—from masterin…

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In this engaging conversation, Todd Clouser shares his unique journey in the welding industry, primarily as the unsung hero behind the camera at weld.com. He discusses the challenges and rewa…

In this episode, I sit down with Dillon  to talk about his incredible journey in the welding industry. We start with his early days working on a farm, move through his experience as a pipeline welder…

In this episode, I’m joined by some awesome guests as we talk about our time at Fabtech—sharing stories, networking wins, and the overall vibe of the event. We dig into how we all got started in weld…