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 Junkies Website:...
Mar 14, 2021•1 hr 10 min
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 out her We...
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 10 min
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 Junkies Podcast: ww...
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 14 min
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 endles...
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 27 min
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 Welder Ma...
Feb 22, 2021•1 hr 10 min
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 landing ...
Feb 15, 2021•3 hr 16 min
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 industries. ...
Feb 08, 2021•50 min
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: AWS.org In...
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 11 min
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/shop/home...
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 19 min
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 junkies Merch...
Jan 25, 2021•53 min
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 clamps here...
Jan 18, 2021•2 hr 58 min
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 Brad's Yo...
Jan 11, 2021•1 hr 20 min
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 opportunity t...
Jan 06, 2021•58 min
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 today at Kane...
Jan 04, 2021•2 hr 23 min
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 setu...
Dec 28, 2020•1 hr
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 junkies Me...
Dec 21, 2020•2 hr 53 min
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 get upgraded to a free Nova F...
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr 9 min
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: Everlast Welders ...
Dec 07, 2020•2 hr 56 min
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 information fo...
Dec 02, 2020•48 min
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 @rockmountwelding an...
Nov 30, 2020•1 hr 8 min
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 https://donate.wfw...
Nov 23, 2020•1 hr 14 min
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: Everlast Welders Instagra...
Nov 16, 2020•56 min
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 a free Nova Foot Pe...
Nov 09, 2020•46 min
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 machine that comes with a stoc...
Nov 02, 2020•47 min
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 machine that comes wit...
Oct 26, 2020•30 min
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 futu...
Oct 19, 2020•1 hr 14 min
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 everyone in the trade. Thank you all for listening please see below for links to the resources. Scholarships for Students Mike Rowe Works Foundation https://www.mikeroweworks.org American Welding Society https://www.aws.org/foundation Nuts Bolts and Thingamajigs https://www.nutsandboltsfoundation.org/scholarsh...
Oct 12, 2020•38 min
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 of welding. You can find more information about WPS's and PRQ's by visiting aws.org You can also find more information about welding seminars and classes by visiting https://www.aws.org/education Follow the American Welding Society on Instagram @americanweldingsociety Follow the Arc Junkies Podcast Instagr...
Oct 07, 2020•55 min
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 high school students, college students, welding professionals and welding educators both nationally and internationally. Ryan is truly passionate about what he does and cares for each one of his students. Friends of the Show: Everlast Welders Instagram: @everlastwelders YouTube: Everlast Welders Online: ww...
Oct 05, 2020•3 hr 1 min
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 fixtures and furniture and in her off time she is a blacksmith and maker. Follow Kris on Instagram @meltdownmetalart Friends of the Show Everlast Welders @everlastwelders Online: www.everlastwelders.com Use Code word ArcJunkies at checkout to get upgraded to a Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purch...
Sep 28, 2020•1 hr 10 min
