Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWeld Wednesday w/ AWS Certifications Without Borders w/ Steve Snyder
In this episode of Weld Wednesdays with AWS, Jason Becker talks with global welding leader Steve Snyder about the expanding international footprint of AWS certification programs. From developing trai…
Published on 4 months ago
368. Rebuilding Welding Education w/ Nick Mcmillen and Ziad Bedran
In this episode, I’m joined by Nick Mcmillen and Ziad Bedran, co-founders of OWETEC Services, a welding education and consulting company that’s rewriting the rules. We explore their unique paths fr…
Published on 4 months ago
State of the Arc #1: Robotic Welding Certs, Welder Shortage Reality, and D1.1 2025 Updates
Welcome to the very first bonus episode of State of the Arc, powered by Arc Junkies!
This is your fast, no-fluff update on what's happening right now across the welding and fabrication world.
In toda…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
367. The Pursuit of "Why" w/ Tim Lucas
This week on Arc Junkies, Jason is joined by Tim Lucas — Marine Corps veteran, CWI, metal artist, and AWS Section leader. Tim shares his journey from chasing motorcycles and metal shaping to working …
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
366. TIG Tight and Shop Strong w/ Gavin Young of Baer Welding
In this episode, Jason talks with Gavin Young from Baer Welding in Providence, Utah. Gavin shares his journey from sweeping floors at age 12 to working on high-end custom fabrication projects around …
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
365. Sign of the Times w/ Jake LeGrand
In this episode, Jason sits down with Jake LeGrand to talk about everything from Fabtech networking to the realities of running a custom sign-making business. Jake shares his unique journey from stru…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Weld Wednesdays w/ AWS State of the Industry 2025 w/ Dick Holdren
In this conversation, Jason and Dick Holdren discuss the current state of the welding industry, focusing on the importance of skills training, the challenges of legislative measures affecting welding…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
364. Go-NoGo w/ Kyle Taylor
Joining me this week is Kyle Taylor, owner and operator of @gogauge Kyle is currently a Certified Welding Supervisor prepping for his CWI and ultimately aspiring to become a Certified Welding Enginee…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
363. Metal Health w/ Steve Kost
In this captivating episode of the Arc Junkies Podcast, host Jason Becker chats with Steve Kost, a veteran and accomplished ironworker, as they explore his transition from military service to a r…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
362. Stairway to Success with Jonathan Webster of JD Stairs
In this captivating episode of the Arc Junkies Podcast, Jason welcomes Jonathan, the mastermind behind JD Stairs, for a deep dive into the intricacies of stair manufacturing and entrepreneurship in t…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago