Podcast Episodes

Weld Wednesday w/ AWS FabTech 2025 w/ Matt Ruben

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 s…

Published on 2 months ago

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

"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."

Published on 2 months ago

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

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 art…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

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

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 sh…

Published on 4 months ago

375. Hitting Pause Not Stop w/ Jason Becker

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 fami…

Published on 4 months ago

374. Bird's Eye View from Under the Hood w/ Dusty James

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 b…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

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

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 …

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

State of the Arc #7: Steel, Reactors, and Rod Ovens: Welding Trends You Need to Know

In this episode of State of the Arc, Jason Becker breaks down four major developments reshaping the welding industry right now.

First, we look at the surge in government-funded nuclear projects and t…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

373. Take Pride in What You Do w/ Al Moore

In this episode, Jason Becker sits down with Albert Moore, Jr., a true industry veteran with over 50 years of experience in structural steel, welding inspection, and nondestructive testing. From his …

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

State of the Arc #6: Smart Factories, Heavy Equipment Welding, Infrastructure Jobs & Tax Policy Shifts

In this episode of State of the Arc, I cover four high-impact stories shaping the future of welding and manufacturing in America. First, we break down the trends transforming global manufacturing thr…

Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago