Arc Junkies podcast

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.

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.

 

#499

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 Paci... more

09 Dec 2025

1 HR 32 MINS

1:32:55

09 Dec 2025


#498

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... more

03 Dec 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:30

03 Dec 2025


#497

385. Metal Art Is Just Weird Welding w/ David Madero

In this episode, Jason sits down with returning guest and internationally recognized metal... more

02 Dec 2025

1 HR 39 MINS

1:39:06

02 Dec 2025


#496

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 (RI... more

25 Nov 2025

1 HR 38 MINS

1:38:40

25 Nov 2025


#495

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 pas... more

05 Nov 2025

43 MINS

43:57

05 Nov 2025


#494

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 ... more

03 Nov 2025

2 HR 11 MINS

2:11:28

03 Nov 2025


#493

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... more

28 Oct 2025

46 MINS

46:33

28 Oct 2025


#492

381. Don't Quit w/ Jason Becker

Arc Junkies Podcast: Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast YouTube: <a href= "https://www.youtube.... more

14 Oct 2025

25 MINS

25:36

14 Oct 2025


#491

380. That First Minute Changes Everything w/ Ryan Eubank

In this week's episode, Jason Becker welcomes back longtime friend and mentor Ryan Eubank,... more

07 Oct 2025

2 HR 14 MINS

2:14:26

07 Oct 2025


#490

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 Wel... more

01 Oct 2025

58 MINS

58:24

01 Oct 2025


#489

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 s... more

30 Sep 2025

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:15

30 Sep 2025


#488

Fronius Friday from FabTech 2025

In this Bonus episode of Arc Junkies, I sit down and chat with Wesley Doneth and Chris Baj... more

26 Sep 2025

46 MINS

46:03

26 Sep 2025


#487

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... more

23 Sep 2025

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:36

23 Sep 2025


#486

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. Jo... more

17 Sep 2025

08 MINS

08:35

17 Sep 2025


#485

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 U... more

09 Sep 2025

1 HR 20 MINS

1:20:08

09 Sep 2025


#484

Weld Wednesday w/ AWS FabTech 2025 w/ Matt Ruben

Fabtech 2025 is almost here! Jason sits down with Matt Rubin, Managing Director of Sales a... more

03 Sep 2025

45 MINS

45:16

03 Sep 2025


#483

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

"Sonaspection has been keeping inspectors honest since 1980—by making flaws on purpose. Th... more

02 Sep 2025

58 MINS

58:27

02 Sep 2025


#482

Weld Wednesdays w/ AWS Future-Proofing Welding Careers: Automation, AI, and Additive Manufacturing F...

In this episode of Weld Wednesday with AWS, I'm joined by Teresa Melfi and Josh Sullivan f... more

06 Aug 2025

53 MINS

53:44

06 Aug 2025


#481

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

In this episode of Weld Wednesday with AWS, I sit down with Mariana Ludmer—Operations Mana... more

02 Jul 2025

57 MINS

57:44

02 Jul 2025