Best Ironworker Podcasts (2025)

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How Ringbrothers Set a New Bar for Custom Cars ft. Ryan Fielding - Lead Fabricator 1:39:17

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Ringbrothers’ latest builds, especially Octavia, have pushed custom car fabrication into a whole new league. In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Fielding, their lead fabricator, to break down what really goes into building cars at this level — from CAD and 3D printing to long nights, tight timelines, and the teamwork behind it all. Follow Ryan: …

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384. Rope Access Welding: The Wildest Welding Jobs You've Never Seen 1:38:40

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In this episode, I sit down with Chad Umbel, co-founder of Rigging International Group (RIG), to explore the world of rope access welding, inspection, and high-angle industrial work. We talk about how Chad got into the trade, what rope access training really looks like, and why IRATA and SPRAT certifications matter. Chad breaks down how RIG hires a…

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Weld Wednesday w/ AWS Welder to CWI Making the Leap Without Loosing Your Identity 43:57

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In this episode of the Arc Junkies Podcast, Jason Becker chats with Eric Cunningham, a passionate educator and welding program director who's spent years shaping the next generation of welders. Eric shares his path from being a hands-on fabricator to leading an entire welding program, the challenges of balancing classroom and real-world learning, a…

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383. The Spark That Started It All: Tim Kinnaman on the True History of Welding 2:11:28

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In this episode of the Arc Junkies Podcast, Jason Becker sits down with welding historian Tim Kinnaman for a fascinating look at how modern welding was born. Tim walks us through the incredible journey from ancient discoveries of static electricity to the development of arc power sources and early machines built by companies like Lincoln Electric, …

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382. Confidence Doesn't Equal Competence: The Truth About Welding Wages 46:33

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In this solo episode of the Arc Junkies Podcast, Jason breaks down the real reason welding wages aren't skyrocketing — the skills gap. He dives deep into what employers actually pay to keep a welder on staff, why so many applicants are failing basic tests, and how underqualified welders are holding back wages across the trade. Jason shares real-wor…

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381. Don't Quit w/ Jason Becker 25:36

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Arc Junkies Podcast: Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arcjunkiespodcast9253 Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-becker-45407b72?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BKipEwR3uQXCmCjaEfNzo6w%3D%3D Arc Junkies Website: https://arcjunkies.com Arc junkies …

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380. That First Minute Changes Everything w/ Ryan Eubank 2:14:26

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In this week's episode, Jason Becker welcomes back longtime friend and mentor Ryan Eubank, along with his student Matt Nonato, for a powerful conversation about what it really means to be an educator in the welding world. Ryan opens up about his morning rituals, how he transforms students' lives through discipline and compassion, and why he believe…

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Weld Wednesdays w/ AWS Starting a Welding Business What I wish I Knew w/ Kevin Johnson 58:24

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In this episode of Weld Wednesday with AWS, I sit down with Kevin Johnson, host of the Welding Business Owners Podcast, owner of JAMW Fabrication, and mastermind behind the Fabricator Olympics. Kevin shares lessons learned from starting his welding business, the importance of outsourcing, developing standard operating procedures, and finding a prof…

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Stay Away From"Exotic Engine Swaps" - Cool on Paper, Nightmare in Reality 53:16

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We’ve all seen the viral builds — a W12 in a WRX, a jet engine in a Civic, or some crazy exotic swap that looks amazing on paper. But here’s the reality: most of those projects end up unfinished, stuck in the shop, or burning way more time and money than anyone expected. In this episode, we’re breaking down why exotic swaps and wild setups usually …

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379. "The Questions That Build Safer Welds." w/ Kim Meszaros 1:11:15

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This week, Jason talks with welding engineer Kim Meszaros about the why behind codes and standards. Kim explains how ASME Section IX and other codes evolve—not as busywork, but as lessons learned from incidents, accidents, and new technologies. They discuss how welders should approach WPS compliance as more than a signature on paper, the role of sa…

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Fronius Friday from FabTech 2025 46:03

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In this Bonus episode of Arc Junkies, I sit down and chat with Wesley Doneth and Chris Bajek from Fronius USA to talk about some of thier new equipment hitting the market this year. If you didn't get a chance to make it to FabTech, you can get an inside scoop of whats coming your way in the world of welding technology from Fronius USA. Check out Fr…

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378. The Story of the Bead Man w/ Dante Terrell 1:05:36

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This week on Arc Junkies, I sit down with Dante — a pipe welder and rap artist who's built a career balancing two worlds. Dante shares his story of starting in the shipyards, transitioning into pipe welding, and how music became a creative outlet that resonated with welders everywhere. We dive into the realities of life on the road, failing and pas…

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Bonus: Weld Wednesday w/ AWS Dr. Josh Burgess Recorded at FabTech 2025 8:35

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In this bonus episode of Weld Wednesday w/ AWS I'm chatting with incoming president Dr. Josh Burgess. Dr. Burgess started his career as a welder in High School and had an unquenchable thirst for more knowledge which has lead him down an incredible path as the incoming AWS President. For more information on how you can get involved click Here…

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377. From Puppets to Pit Bikes: Alex Jordan's Welding Journey 1:20:08

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Alex Jordan may spend his nine-to-five building animatronics and puppets for places like Universal and Disney, but that's just the beginning of his welding story. After hours, Alex runs his own job shop, dives into 3D printing as a fabrication tool, and shares his knowledge through YouTube and social media. In this episode, we talk about how 3D pri…

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Weld Wednesday w/ AWS FabTech 2025 w/ Matt Ruben 45:16

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Fabtech 2025 is almost here! Jason sits down with Matt Rubin, Managing Director of Sales and Expositions for AWS, to break down everything you need to know about the biggest welding and fabrication show of the year. From conference sessions and networking events to the all-new AWS podcast booth, this episode will help you plan your Fabtech experien…

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376. Known Flaws, Real Lessons: Building Better Inspectors w/ Jeremy Ring 58:27

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"Sonaspection has been keeping inspectors honest since 1980—by making flaws on purpose. This week, Jeremy Ring joins me to talk NDT, mentorship, and how controlled cracks build better inspectors." This week on the Arc Junkies Podcast, I'm joined by Jeremy Ring, President of Sonaspection. If you're not familiar with Sonaspection, they've been traini…

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RJFab - Building the Baddest Luxury Pre-Runners & Hot Rods in the Game 1:40:21

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On this episode we discuss with Rob from RJFab on Building the Baddest Luxury Pre-Runners & Hot Rods in the Game Email us at [email protected] for any questions, inquiries or sponsorship opportunities HPA Academy Discount Code: TRICK50 HPA Academy Affiliate links: Homepage: https://hpcdmy.co/tfc EFI Tuning: https://hpcdmy.co/tfc-efi Engine Bui…

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S1E5 - Sailing on Winnipesaukee: Al Posnack On The History Of The Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association 55:38

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Al Posnack, resident "old fart" at the Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association, shares his experience sailing on Winnipesaukee, his role in helping to shape the LWSA sailing school, and his long legacy of teaching generations of kids to learn how to sail.By Andy Opel

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S1E4 - From Slag to Riches: Lucy Golden's Jewelry and the 18th Ironworks in NH 44:22

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In a brief detour off the lake, Andy Opel talks with NH jewelry artist Lucy Golden about the history of Iron production in NH in the 1700s, and the slag that was a byproduct of that production. Lucy is turning the slag that is found in some rivers in NH into jewelry that embodies hundreds of years of natural history in the Granite State.…

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S1E3 - A Century of Island Living: A Conversation With David Hackett 1:03:44

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David Hackett shares his family history on Lockes Island, their preservation of the old camp, and his childhood memories of messing around in boats.By Andy Opel

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S1E2 - Lake Winni Water Quality: A Conversation with Bree Rossiter from the Lake Winnipesaukee Alliance 46:20

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Bree Rossiter, Conservation Program Manager for the Lake Winnipesaukee Alliance, talks about the current state of the water quality in Lake Winnipesaukee, the threats to that quality, and what we all can do to protect this amazing natural resource.By Andy Opel

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S1E1 - Memories of A Lake Lover: Glenn Fuller 59:51

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In this first episode, we talk with longtime friend Glenn Fuller where he shares his family history on the lake, his memories of growing up on the water, and a special story of his rescue of a family and the reconnection with those folks, 40 years later.By Andy Opel

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S1E6 - Protecting The Water We Love: Jim McBride Talks About The Gilford Islands Association and Protecting The Lake 56:02

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Jim McBride, President of the Gilford Islands Association, talks about family history on Welch Island and his role as a civic leader working to help protect water quality while promoting island residents interests' to the town of Gilford.By Andy Opel

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We Hate Car Shows, So We Started a Car Show 28:03

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Tired of cookie-cutter car shows? We were too, so we built our own. In this episode, we share how the Curated Custom Car Show went from idea to reality, why we ditched “fast food” car culture, and how we put quality, passion, and stories first. Email us at [email protected] for any questions, inquiries or sponsorship opportunities HPA Academy …

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Weld Wednesdays w/ AWS Future-Proofing Welding Careers: Automation, AI, and Additive Manufacturing Feat. Teresa Melfi & Josh Sullivan 53:44

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In this episode of Weld Wednesday with AWS, I'm joined by Teresa Melfi and Josh Sullivan from Lincoln Electric to talk about the evolving role of automation, robotics, additive manufacturing, and artificial intelligence in the welding industry. Teresa shares insights from her 40+ year career—from being a certified welder to her work on waveform des…

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Modifying This 100+ Car Collection for Passion, Not Resale 52:17

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On this episode we discuss with Westcoast Dream Machines on Modifying their 100+ Car Collection for Passion. Check out Westcoast Dream Machine here: https://www.instagram.com/wc_dream_machines Email us at [email protected] for any questions, inquiries or sponsorship opportunities HPA Academy Discount Code: TRICK50 HPA Academy Affiliate links: …

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Biggest Challenges Faced When Building Custom Cars (Live at the curated custom car show) 43:04

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On this episode we discuss the Biggest Challenges Faced When Building Custom Cars. Email us at [email protected] for any questions, inquiries or sponsorship opportunities HPA Academy Discount Code: TRICK50 HPA Academy Affiliate links: Homepage: https://hpcdmy.co/tfc EFI Tuning: https://hpcdmy.co/tfc-efi Engine Building: https://hpcdmy.co/tfc-e…

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Weld Wednesday w/ AWS "Community Impact: How Welding Competitions Are Shaping the Next Generation" w/ Mariana Ludmer 57:44

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In this episode of Weld Wednesday with AWS, I sit down with Mariana Ludmer—Operations Manager at California Welding Institute and long-time AWS volunteer—to talk about how welding competitions are shaping the next generation of welders. We cover the impact of AWS-sponsored competitions on student confidence, career readiness, and community engageme…

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375. Hitting Pause Not Stop w/ Jason Becker 13:48

5M ago13:48

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In this special solo episode, I'm taking a moment to talk directly to all of you—the listeners who've made Arc Junkies what it is today. I've been grinding hard for the past five years, juggling family, business, and content creation, and it's time for a short reset. I'll still be dropping Weld Wednesdays with AWS, but the weekly episodes and State…

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374. Bird's Eye View from Under the Hood w/ Dusty James 1:17:19

5M ago1:17:19

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In this episode, I catch up with my friend and fellow educator Dusty James. We talk about life under the hood and behind the camera—raising kids while running a business, the challenges of creative burnout, and how teaching others has deepened our own understanding of welding. Dusty shares what keeps him inspired, how he builds community through Yo…

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State of the Arc #8 Welding in 2025: Tools, Trends, and Talent That Matter 14:47

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In this episode of State of the Arc, Jason Becker breaks down four of the most important trends shaping the welding industry in 2025. We start with the rise of welding simulation software — how it's transforming training and reducing material waste. Then we explore the impact of 3D printing on metal fabrication, including examples from defense, aer…