Best Ironworker Podcasts (2025)

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Ironworks Square: Tina Mengine & Laith Wardi - Sep. 11, 2025 46:20

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After an exclusive tour of the Ironworks Square worksite, Joel hosted Tina Mengine, the CEO of the Erie County Redevelopment Authority, and Laith Wardi, founder of Gem City Growth Strategies, for a discussion of the potential of the 12th brownfield. Tina and Laith are also the hosts of the Economic Pulse podcast, heard on 105.9 TalkErie WZTE.…

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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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Fun Friday Poetry Edition: Chuck Joy - Sep. 12, 2025 43:31

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Former Erie County Poet Laureate Chuck Joy returned to our microphones to tell us about his latest collection of poetry entitled White and Blue.

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Hamot Health Foundation: Shawn Bednard - Sep. 10, 2025 23:39

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On Wednesday, Development Coordinator Shawn Bednard discussed upcoming events sponsored by the Hamot Health Foundation, along with their efforts to combat homelessness.

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Gannon Centennial Homecoming: Dr. Walter Iwanenko - Sep. 9, 2025 44:33

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On Tuesday we sat down with the President of Gannon University to discuss Gannon's Centennial Homecoming, the merger with Ursuline College, and other big university news.

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Center For Family Business: Dr. Christopher Harben - Sept. 8, 2025 42:05

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On Monday, Dr. Christopher Harben of Penn State Behrend's Center for Family Business joined us to share about the upcoming Family Business Conference to be held at the Bayfront Convention Center in October. Registrations can be received by emailing [email protected]

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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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25 Years of Athena Powerlink: Linda Stevenson - Sep. 5, 2025 39:05

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For 25 years Athena Powerlink has been helping women small business owners and entrepreneurs. Linda Stevenson of Athena Erie joined us Friday to share their stories.

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View from County Council: Rock Copeland - Sep. 4, 2025 45:58

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Rock Copeland, who represents the 3rd District of Erie County Council, returned to our microphones to express his perspectives on several pressing county issues.

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WQLN Update: Allison Amendola & Cindy Spizarny - Sep. 3, 2025 43:20

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Cindy Spizarny, President & CEO, and Allison Amendola, Vice President of Advancement return to give us an update on WQLN Public Media after the loss of federal funding.

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September Monthly County Executive Meeting: CE Brenton Davis - Sep. 2, 2025 45:05

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At the top of the month of September, the Erie County Executive Brenton Davis joins us to talk county business for his monthly meeting.

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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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Film Erie & Tethered Immersive: John C. Lyons - Aug. 29, 2025 44:12

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Noted Erie filmmaker John C. Lyons joins us to discuss this falls new Wednesday night film series at 10-20 Collective, beginning Sep. 3rd, along with the next Tethered immersive theatrical experience coming the last two weekends of September at the former Maennerchor Club.

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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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AI for Caregiving: Bob Barber & Matt Wachter - Aug. 27, 2025 42:41

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The Carnegie Foundry and Barber National Institute are teaming up to develop THRYVE LABS. Our guests are Bob Barber, SVP at Barber National Institute, and Matt Wachter, CFO & General Council at Carnegie Foundry.

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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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Erie County Executive Race: Christina Vogel - Aug. 26, 2025 43:20

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Christina Vogel, Democratic nominee for Erie County Executive joins us.

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Erie's Growing Commercial Real Estate Market: Chuck Peters - Aug. 25, 2025 47:34

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On Monday, we were talking about economic development and Erie's commercial real estate market with Chuck Peters, the Managing Partner of Altair Real Estate Services.

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Erie's New Superintendent: Dr. Natalyn Gibbs - Aug. 21, 2025 44:32

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On Thursday, we had a comprehensive conversation with Dr. Natalyn Gibbs, the new superintendent of Erie’s Public Schools.

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Back to School Immunizations: Erin Mrenak & Dr. Timothy Pelkowski - Aug. 20, 2025 40:58

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As the kids get ready to go back to school, it’s a good time to talk about immunizations. Officials from the Erie County Department of Health joined us on a Wednesday health focus interview. Our guests were Erin Mrenak, Director of Public Health and Dr. Timothy Pelkowski, Chairman of the Board of Health.…

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Refugee Resettlement Update: Katie Kretz - Aug. 19, 2025 42:26

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Tuesday we had an important conversation with Katie Kretz, Executive Director of the Multicultural Community Resource Center as they navigate the changes in funding for refugees in Erie.

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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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The Sunflowers at the Battles Estate: Hagen History Center Staff - Aug. 14, 2025 1:41:12

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On Thursday, we spent the afternoon at the Yellow House of the Battles Estate in Girard, PA, owned and maintained by the Hagen History Center/Erie County Historical Society. Sharing the story of the 50 acres of sunflowers in full bloom were staffers Cal Pifer, President and CEO; Geri Cicchetti, Advancement Director; Margaret Pett, Director of Colle…

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Erie City Revitalization and Improvement Zone: Brian Polito & Matt Wachter - Aug. 13, 2025 44:13

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Key players in Erie's City Revitalization & Improvement Zone Authority join us: Chair Matthew Wachter, and Executive Director Brian Polito.

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Entrepreneurship: Brian Slawin & Jennifer Gilbert - Aug. 11, 2025 42:28

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Discussing entrepreneurship with Brian Slawin and Jennifer Gilbert.

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Early Vote Action: Caleb Landis - Aug. 7, 2025 43:03

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Caleb Landis of Early Vote Action joins us to share his story and his efforts toward registration and early voting.

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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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Tall Ships: Captain Billy Sabatini - Aug. 6, 2025 42:18

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Captain Billy Sabatini talks Tall Ships Erie, August 21-24

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August County Executive Meeting: Brenton Davis - Aug. 5, 2025 41:10

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Erie County Executive Brenton Davis joins us for his monthly meeting, talking jobs and workforce training.

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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…