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Arc Junkies
Arc Junkies is a Welding Podcast that is on a mission to help, educate and inspire the next generation of welders. Each week I talk to a new guest about their journey as a welder. Throughout the episodes, we cover different techniques, processes, variables, technical information and life lessons.
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400. "World's Strongest Welding Table"… Prove It w/ Jason Marburger of Fireball Tool
Jason Marburger of Fireball Tool returns for our annual conversation — and he's not pulling punches. We dig into the public feud between Fireball, Sig...
399. From Helper to Foreman: Building a Career in Structural Steel with Chad Doucette
Chad Doucette, foreman at Ace Welding in Oceanside, California, joins Jason Becker on the Arch Junkies Podcast to talk about going from a random job o...
Weld Wednesday with AWS | National Welding Month Special
In this special National Welding Month edition of Weld Wednesday with AWS, host Jason Becker sits down with three guests who each represent a unique a...
397. From Night School to Lincoln Electric's Head of Innovation w/ Sheldon Wray
Jason sits down with Sheldon Wray, head of Industrial Technology and Innovation Strategy at Lincoln Electric, for a conversation that is equal parts i...
New CWI? Here's What Nobody Tells You About Welding Inspection w/ Daryl Peterson
Passing the CWI exam is a huge accomplishment — but it's only the beginning.
In this episode of the Arc Junkies Podcast, Jason Becker sits down...
397. You've Never Seen Me Sober – High-Functioning Alcohol in the Welding Industry w/ Justin Merrill
"You've never seen me sober."
For years, Justin built a respected name in the welding industry — sharp, disciplined, professional. But behind th...
396. Human Expertise & Machine Intelligence: Redefining the Inspector's Role in the AI Era.
Recorded live at the Inspection Expo & Conference (IEC), this episode captures a powerful discussion on the future of welding inspection and the rapid...
Weld Wednesday From the Shop Floor to the Code Book: Volunteering with AWS Committees w/ Bill Komlos
In this special episode of Weld Wednesdays with AWS, recorded live at the Inspection Expo & Conference in Austin, Texas, Jason Becker sits down with l...
395. Over-Welding, Under-Earning: The Real Cost of Bad Welding Habits w/ Nate Bowman
Welding productivity is one of the most misunderstood topics in the industry—and it's costing shops serious money.
In this episode, Jason Becker...
394. America's Skilled Trades Are Facing a Workforce Cliff — Brian Huff Explains Why
In this episode of the Arc Junkies Podcast, Jason Becker sits down with Brian Huff, founder and CEO of Midwest Technical Institute and Delta Technical...
393. Speed Does Not Equal Skill w/ Alex McNamara
In this weeks episode, I sit down with Alex McNamara, a trades advocate, welder, rigger, and content creator who has become one of the loudest voices...
392. 50 Years Under the Hood w/ George Rolla
In this episode of the Arc Junkies Podcast, Jason sits down with George Rolla, a pipe welder, inspector, educator, and industry leader with over 50 ye...
Weld Wednesdays w/ AWS Leveling Up in 2026 – Where do I start and How AWS Can Help? Feat. Dr. Josh Burgess
In the first Weld Wednesdays with AWS episode of 2026, I'm sitting down with Dr. Josh Burgess, current President of the American Welding Society and S...
391. They Can't Take My Education Away From Me w/ Josh O'Neal
In this episode of the Arc Junkies Podcast, Jason Becker sits down with Josh O'Neal for a wide-ranging conversation on education, certification, and c...
390. Annual CrossPod with the Boys
As we wrap up the year, I'm joined by Kevin Johnson, Max Ceron, and Frankie Vargas for our annual end-of-year cross-pod roundtable. We talk candidly a...
389. Gas Junkies w/ Tim Kinnaman
In this episode of the Arc Junkies Podcast, Tim Kinnaman returns to continue our deep dive into welding history, shifting the focus to gas welding and...
386. If You Want to Do It Long-Term… You Better Love It w/ Dusty James
In this episode, I sit down with returning guest and long-time friend, Dusty James of Pacific Arc TIG Welding, for one of the most honest conversation...
Weld Wednesdays w/ AWS The Skilled Trades Gap Isn't a Myth — It's a Warning
In this episode of Weld Wednesday with AWS, I sit down with Andrew Brown, host of The Lost Art of Skilled Trades Podcast, live from FABTECH 2025 in Ch...
385. Metal Art Is Just Weird Welding w/ David Madero
In this episode, Jason sits down with returning guest and internationally recognized metal artist David Madero for a high-energy conversation about th...
384. Rope Access Welding: The Wildest Welding Jobs You've Never Seen
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,...
Weld Wednesday w/ AWS Welder to CWI Making the Leap Without Loosing Your Identity
In this episode of the Arc Junkies Podcast, Jason Becker chats with Eric Cunningham, a passionate educator and welding program director who's spent ye...
383. The Spark That Started It All: Tim Kinnaman on the True History of Welding
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 wa...
382. Confidence Doesn't Equal Competence: The Truth About Welding Wages
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 i...
381. Don't Quit w/ Jason Becker
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380. That First Minute Changes Everything w/ Ryan Eubank
In this week's episode, Jason Becker welcomes back longtime friend and mentor Ryan Eubank, along with his student Matt Nonato, for a powerful conversa...
Weld Wednesdays w/ AWS Starting a Welding Business What I wish I Knew w/ Kevin Johnson
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...
379. “The Questions That Build Safer Welds.” w/ Kim Meszaros
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 e...
Fronius Friday from FabTech 2025
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 equipmen...
378. The Story of the Bead Man w/ Dante Terrell
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 st...
Bonus: Weld Wednesday w/ AWS Dr. Josh Burgess Recorded at FabTech 2025
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 Hi...
377. From Puppets to Pit Bikes: Alex Jordan’s Welding Journey
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 we...
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...
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 h...
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 auto...
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 volunt...
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 gri...
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...
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 th...
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 a...
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...