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.
In this episode of the Arc Junkies Podcast, Jason Becker hosts a deep and insightful conversation with Bill Newell, a seasoned welder and industry expert with over 50 years of experience. Known as on…
This weeks guest is Juvi Calvo, President of TipTig and Republic Testing Labs in Houston, Texas. In this episode we dive into the changes we’d love to see in the welding industry to enhance the trade…
In this episode of the Arc Junkies Podcast, Jason Becker hosts a conversation with Eric Pleil, a welding business owner and coach who transitioned from running a successful fabrication business to he…
In this conversation, Jason and Daryl discuss various certifications available through AWS for welders. They highlight the importance of certifications for career advancement and explore the benefits…
John Weslow shares his journey of addiction and recovery, highlighting the challenges he faced and the support he received. He discusses his experiences with substance abuse, including using drugs an…
In this episode of the Arc Junkies Podcast, Jason Becker hosts a conversation with Phil Garland, a welding applications technician at Fronius and a self-taught welder. Phil shares his remarkable jour…
Aaron Pepper is a Tig Welder at Boeing who welds Titanium parts that are flight critical for F15’s and F18’s. In this episode we discuss some of the nuances about welding titanium and how critical …
Brent E. Boling shares his journey into welding and inspection, emphasizing the importance of mentors and continuous learning in the industry. The conversation covers topics such as the tight-knit we…
Today’s guest is Jaylon Marshall, a young welding entrepreneur out of Little Rock Arkansas. Jaylon has a massive work ethic and is super savvy when it comes to business strategies. Right now he’s in…
Joining me in this week’s episode is Mike Barnett a traveling welder doing structural steel, manufacturing and Millwright work all across the US. In this episode, Mike and I discuss his journey from…
Joining me today is Jim Belosic, CEO and Founder of Send Cut Send. Jim has an incredible story of how he built a unique company to perform a very necessary service for home hobbyists, Makers, custom…
oining me this week is Patrick Tozzi. Patrick is a Navy SEAL, a skilled metal fabricator, an imaginative artist, and a custom bike builder. In this episode, we're diving into Patrick's journey—from h…
In this episode I’m talking with Bryn Otto from the @ironinsightpod about his journey from learning to weld in high school to working as a contractor welding for the Department of Defense. In this e…
Joining me today is John Posson from possonwelding on Instagram. John is a Marine Corps Veteran, Boilermaker, pipefitter, welder and creator of grip Strength Gym Equipment. In this episode we discus…
Joining me today on location at Underground Metal Works is Kegan Dale all the way from Flemingsburg Kentucky. Kegan is a pipe welder who trained at KWI and now travels the country welding pipe and r…
This week’s guest is Jesse Perrone. Jesse has a pretty diverse background in welding to include structural steel ironwork, plumbing and pipefitting, and he’s also a CWI. He started his journey in a f…
Joining me this week is Jesse McCullum and Mark Winchester. In this episode we discuss some of the differences between 4043 and 5356, different methods for teaching welding, waveforms on the Typhoon …
In this conversation, Jason and Gerald discuss their introduction to welding and their experiences in the industry. They talk about the importance of sharing knowledge and nurturing the interest of y…
In this weeks episode I am chatting with Shaun Graham @thedrivenweldor about his experiences in the scenic industry. This is an area of welding many don’t know about. But if you’ve ever been to a the…
This weeks guest is Zach Taylor owner and operator of @exit74fab Zach and his team fabricate all kinds of amazing things to include Bowrails, tuna towers, stairs, handrails and all kinds of other cu…