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Today I am chatting with John Douglas with the AWS Foundation about Scholarships and additional resources provided by the AWS that you may not be aware of. Theres something in this episode for everyone to include students, educators, schools, professional welders etc. We also discuss the impact that these scholarships and resources can have with Shane Goslin, a past recipient of an AWS National and District Scholarship. For more information on the AWS go to AWS.org For Scholarship information follow the link: https://www.aws.org/foundation/page/scholarships Be sure to tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of Weld Wednesday with AWS.

Today I am chatting with Pat Adams from Rockmount Welding. They make some really cool welding rods and wires designed for the real world use. Im talking after that beautiful piece of machinery leaves the factory and gets put into service and is now covered in oil, grease, mud and paint, what's the best rod to use to make a repair? Well its not the first rod you're thinking of. They have exactly what you need to get your equipment back in action.  Follow Rockmount on Instagram @rockmountwelding and tell them that Arc Junkies Podcast sent you. Donate to Workshops for Warriors here: https://donate.wfw.org/fundraiser/3020748 Friends of the Show: Everlast Welders Instagram: @everlastwelders  YouTube: Everlast Welders         Online: https://bit.ly/37xJstI Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch.   Outlaw Leather Instagram: @outlawleatherusa Online: www.outlawleatherusa.com  Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% on your entire order.   ISOTUNES: Instagram: @isotunesaudio Online: https://bit.ly/36s7aFj  Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase   SUM DUM Welders: Instagram: @sumdumwelderapparel  Online: www.sumdumwelder.com  Use ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% off your entire order.   Arc Junkies Podcast: Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast TIKTOK: @Arcjunkiespod Email: Show@arcjunkies.com WEBSITE COMING SOON!!!    

Dusty James is a weld artist. He makes some rally cool pieces using the GTAW process over on his YouTube channel. He's putting a completely new spin on welding art. Today we talk about his journey into art work and welding as well as the classes he provides.  Check out his YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4rIHHTs2SLYGRmqGT4Iw3A Follow Dusty on Instagram: @Pacificarctigwelding Donate to Workshops for Warriors here: https://donate.wfw.org/fundraiser/3020748 https://donate.wfw.org/fundraiser/3020748 Friends of the Show: Everlast Welders Instagram: @everlastwelders  YouTube: Everlast Welders         Online: https://bit.ly/37xJstI Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch.   Outlaw Leather Instagram: @outlawleatherusa Online: www.outlawleatherusa.com  Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% on your entire order.   ISOTUNES: Instagram: @isotunesaudio Online: https://bit.ly/36s7aFj  Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase   SUM DUM Welders: Instagram: @sumdumwelderapparel  Online: www.sumdumwelder.com  Use ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% off your entire order.   Arc Junkies Podcast: Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast TIKTOK: @Arcjunkiespod Email: Show@arcjunkies.com WEBSITE COMING SOON!!!      

In this weeks Episode, I am chatting with Max Ceron with the Canadian Welding Bureau. Max is also a welding instructor at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Max and I discuss some of the differences and similarities between welding in the United States, and welding in Canada.  Follow Max on Instagram: @askmax75 Friends of the Show: Everlast Welders Instagram: @everlastwelders  YouTube: Everlast Welders Online: https://bit.ly/37xJstI Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch.   Outlaw Leather Instagram: @outlawleatherusa Online: www.outlawleatherusa.com  Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% on your entire order.   ISOTUNES: Instagram: @isotunesaudio Online: https://bit.ly/36s7aFj  Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase   SUM DUM Welders: Instagram: @sumdumwelderapparel  Online: www.sumdumwelder.com  Use ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% off your entire order.   Arc Junkies Podcast: Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast TIKTOK: @Arcjunkiespod Email: Show@arcjunkies.com WEBSITE COMING SOON!!!    

In this month's episode of Weld Wednesday I am chatting with the ladies behind the all new Arc 2 Art Sculpture.  Once completed the sculpture will tour the U.S. in the AWS Careers in Welding Trailer. The sculpture is the collaborated work of Artists Stephanie Hoffman and Barbie the Welder. What makes this sculpture so unique is that each artist is working on it from two separate locations. Barbie is in New York Building the Sculpture, and Stephanie is in New Jersey building the stand, welding hood, and all of the accessories. This is an epic build between 2 very talented artists.  Checkout the Build here: https://www.aws.org/resources/page/arc-2-art Follow Stephanie Hoffman on Instagram @Underground_Metal_Works Follow Barbie on Instagram @Barbiethewelder Find more information about the American Welding Society by Clicking Here  https://www.aws.org   Arc Junkies Podcast: Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast TIKTOK: @Arcjunkiespod Email: Show@arcjunkies.com WEBSITE COMING SOON!!!

Missy Phelan is a female welder out of Ontario Canada. Today we are talking about how she got into welding, the certs she's earned and even get into a little bit about welding robots.   You can follow Missy on Instagram @missywelds   Friends of the Show: Everlast Welders Instagram: @everlastwelders  YouTube: Everlast Welders Online: https://bit.ly/37xJstI Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch.   Outlaw Leather Instagram: @outlawleatherusa Online: www.outlawleatherusa.com  Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% on your entire order.   ISOTUNES: Instagram: @isotunesaudio Online: https://bit.ly/36s7aFj  Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase   SUM DUM Welders: Instagram: @sumdumwelderapparel  Online: www.sumdumwelder.com  Use ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% off your entire order.   Arc Junkies Podcast: Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast TIKTOK: @Arcjunkiespod Email: Show@arcjunkies.com WEBSITE COMING SOON!!!    

In this episode I give you a brief look into my hectic life, talk about a new test I am going to take to become a more well rounded CWI and answer some listener submitted questions to help out some newer welders on their welding journey.   Friends of the Show: Everlast Welders Instagram: @everlastwelders  YouTube: Everlast Welders Online: https://bit.ly/37xJstI Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch.   Outlaw Leather Instagram: @outlawleatherusa Online: www.outlawleatherusa.com  Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% on your entire order.   ISOTUNES: Instagram: @isotunesaudio Online: https://bit.ly/36s7aFj  Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase   SUM DUM Welders: Instagram: @sumdumwelderapparel  Online: www.sumdumwelder.com  Use ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% off your entire order.   Arc Junkies Podcast: Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast TIKTOK: @Arcjunkiespod Email: Show@arcjunkies.com WEBSITE COMING SOON!!!    

Today I'm doing my first in-person interview since I took over the podcast. I am talking to Patrice Frazier with Weld Jointed and her teammate the one and only Michael Furick. They have teamed up and are on a mission to seek out young kids from the inner cities and bring them up into the world of welding so that they can make a better life for themselves. It was awesome to speak with Patrice and listen to how passionate she is about this project and her plans to open a welding school in the future. Make sure to follow Patrice on Instagram to support her cause @weldjointed You can follow Micheal Furick on Instagram @mfurick   Friends of the Show: Everlast Welders Instagram: @everlastwelders  YouTube: Everlast Welders Online: www.everlastwelders.com Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch.   Outlaw Leather Instagram: @outlawleatherusa Online: www.outlawleatherusa.com  Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% on your entire order.   ISOTUNES: Instagram: @isotunesaudio Online: https://bit.ly/36s7aFj  Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase   SUM DUM Welders: Instagram: @sumdumwelderapparel  Online: www.sumdumwelder.com  Use ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% off your entire order.   Arc Junkies Podcast: Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast TIKTOK: @Arcjunkiespod Email: Show@arcjunkies.com WEBSITE COMING SOON!!!    

In this episode, I go over some of the various resources for Welding Students, Educators and Welders. Regardless of where you are in your welding journey, here are some great resources for everyone in the trade. Thank you all for listening please see below for links to the resources. Scholarships for Students Mike Rowe Works Foundation https://www.mikeroweworks.org American Welding Society https://www.aws.org/foundation Nuts Bolts and Thingamajigs https://www.nutsandboltsfoundation.org/scholarships AWS Student Memberships https://www.aws.org/membership/student Lincoln Electric Workshops for Instructors https://education.lincolnelectric.com/wew/ Miller Open Books https://openbook.millerwelds.com AWS Educational Institution Memberships  https://www.aws.org/membership/EducationalInstitution AWS Instructor Scholarships https://www.aws.org/foundation/page/educator-scholarships   AWS Individual Memberships https://www.aws.org/membership/individual   Friends of the Show: Everlast Welders Instagram: @everlastwelders  YouTube: Everlast Welders Online: www.everlastwelders.com Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch.   Outlaw Leather Instagram: @outlawleatherusa Online: www.outlawleatherusa.com  Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% on your entire order.   ISOTUNES: Instagram: @isotunesaudio Online: https://bit.ly/36s7aFj  Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase   SUM DUM Welders: Instagram: @sumdumwelderapparel  Online: www.sumdumwelder.com  Use ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% off your entire order.   Arc Junkies Podcast: Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast TIKTOK: @Arcjunkiespod WEBSITE COMING SOON!!!      

In this month's episode of Weld Wednesday with AWS I am talking with Dr. Scott Helzer about WPS's and PQR's. Dr. Scott is a wealth of information when it comes to documentation and the science of welding.    You can find more information about WPS's and PRQ's by visiting aws.org  You can also find more information about welding seminars and classes by visiting https://www.aws.org/education  Follow the American Welding Society on Instagram @americanweldingsociety Follow the Arc Junkies Podcast Instagram @arcjunkiespodcast TIKTOK: @arcjunkiespod LinkedIN: www.linkedin.com/in/jason-becker-45407b72         

Ryan Eubank is a long time friend and mentor, he is the epitome of an  effective educator. Ryan is the reason that I am so passionate about what I do. He has taught welding for over 24 years to high school students, college students, welding professionals and welding educators both nationally and internationally. Ryan is truly passionate about what he does and cares for each one of his students.    Friends of the Show: Everlast Welders Instagram: @everlastwelders  YouTube: Everlast Welders Online: www.everlastwelders.com Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch.   Outlaw Leather Instagram: @outlawleatherusa Online: www.outlawleatherusa.com  Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% on your entire order.   ISOTUNES: Instagram: @isotunesaudio Online: https://bit.ly/36s7aFj  Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase   SUM DUM Welders: Instagram: @sumdumwelderapparel  Online: www.sumdumwelder.com  Use ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% off your entire order.   Arc Junkies Podcast: Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast TIKTOK: @Arcjunkiespod WEBSITE COMING SOON!!!  

Kris Albro is a welder, fabricator and crazy talented welder. Today we are talking about her journey into welding after her time in the Air Force. in her full-time job, she builds high end light fixtures and furniture and in her off time she is a blacksmith and maker. Follow Kris on Instagram @meltdownmetalart  Friends of the Show Everlast Welders                                                              @everlastwelders                                                                         Online: www.everlastwelders.com                                                  Use Code word ArcJunkies at checkout to get upgraded to a Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a standard foot pedal. Outlaw Leather                                                                              Instagram: @outlawleatherusa                                                    Online: outlawleatherusa.com                                                                Use ARCJUNKIES at checkout to save 15% off your order ISOTUNES:                                                                                                       Instagram: @isotunesaudio                                                                   Online: https://ISOtunesAudio.com/?rfsn=4199798.7130a23&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=4199798.7130a23                                              Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout to save $10 on your purchase  SumDumWelders                                                                       Instagram: @sumdumwelderapparel                                                         Online: https://www.sumdumwelder.com                                       Use ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% off your entire order.     Arc Junkies Podcast Instagram:                                                                @ArcJunkiesPodcast                                                       @metaltrendz                                                                                         TIKTOK:                                                                                                    @arcjunkiespod                                                                                         

Rush Kane has been welding for over 18 years, he started his journey into welding after seeing a bicycle on an MTV music video. He signed up for class the next fall and launched him into the rabbit hole that is welding. Be sure to give Rush a follow in instagram @kanekid also be sure to check out his instagram channel https://www.youtube.com/user/RushkaneLTD   Friends of the Show Everlast Welders                                                              @everlastwelders                                                                         Online: www.everlastwelders.com                                                  Use Code word ArcJunkies at checkout to get upgraded to a Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a standard foot pedal. Outlaw Leather                                                                              Instagram: @outlawleatherusa                                                    Online: outlawleatherusa.com                                                                Use ARCJUNKIES at checkout to save 15% off your order ISOTUNES:                                                                                                       Instagram: @isotunesaudio                                                                   Online: https://ISOtunesAudio.com/?rfsn=4199798.7130a23&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=4199798.7130a23                                              Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout to save $10 on your purchase   Arc Junkies Podcast Instagram:                                                                @ArcJunkiesPodcast                                                       @metaltrendz                                                                                         TIKTOK:                                                                                                    @arcjunkiespod                                                                                         

In this episode, Nate Bowman comes back to discuss how it all started in his career and where welding has taken him. Nate is highly passionate about welding and his thirst for more knowledge cannot be quenched. We cover a lot of great info in this episode and also provide a few resources for the listeners. Feel free to hit either of us up on Instagram for more information.  Follow Nate @WeldScientist on Instagram  Friends of the Show Everlast Welders                                                              @everlastwelders                                                                         Online: www.everlastwelders.com                                                  Use Code word ArcJunkies at checkout to get upgraded to a Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a standard foot pedal. Outlaw Leather                                                                              Instagram: @outlawleatherusa                                                    Online: outlawleatherusa.com                                                                Use ARCJUNKIES at checkout to save 15% off your order ISOTUNES:                                                                                                       Instagram: @isotunesaudio                                                                   Online: https://ISOtunesAudio.com/?rfsn=4199798.7130a23&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=4199798.7130a23                                              Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout to save $10 on your purchase   Arc Junkies Podcast Instagram:                                                                @ArcJunkiesPodcast                                                       @metaltrendz                                                                                         TIKTOK:                                                                                                    @arcjunkiespod                                                                                         

Today is Labor day and the 3 year anniversary of the Arc junkie Podcast. Brian Logaglio calls in to talk about his welding journey through the Pipefitters Union and how he transitioned into becoming a welding educator. You can find Brian on Instagram @bingo_welding Friends of the Show Everlast Welders                                                              @everlastwelders                                                                         Online: www.everlastwelders.com                                                  Use Code word ArcJunkies at checkout to get upgraded to a Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a standard foot pedal. Outlaw Leather                                                                              Instagram: @outlawleatherusa                                                    Online: outlawleatherusa.com                                                                Use ARCJUNKIES at checkout to save 15% off your order ISOTUNES:                                                                                                       Instagram: @isotunesaudio                                                                   Online: https://ISOtunesAudio.com/?rfsn=4199798.7130a23&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=4199798.7130a23                                              Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout to save $10 on your purchase   Arc Junkies Podcast Instagram:                                                                @ArcJunkiesPodcast                                                       @metaltrendz                                                                                         TIKTOK:                                                                                                    @arcjunkiespod                                                                                         

Nate Bowman is a CWI, CWE, and CWS. Today we talk about the process of becoming a Certified Welding Supervisor and some of the advantages of becoming a CWS as well as some of the benefits for employers to hire a CWS.  You can find more information about becoming a CWS here https://www.aws.org/certification/detail/certified-welding-supervisor You can also discover some of the additional benefits and resources for AWS members at AWS.org Follow the American Welding Society on Instagram @americanweldingsociety You can find Nate on Instagram @Weldscientist Follow the show on Instagram @ArcjunkiesPodcast

In todays episode, I talk about the steps that I took to start my welding business back in 2014. I hope I am able to help a few of you out on your next steps in your welding journey.     Friends of the Show Everlast Welders                                                              @everlastwelders                                                                         Online: www.everlastwelders.com                                                  Use Code word ArcJunkies at checkout to get upgraded to a Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a standard foot pedal. Outlaw Leather                                                                              Instagram: @outlawleatherusa                                                    Online: outlawleatherusa.com                                                                Use ARCJUNKIES at checkout to save 15% off your order ISOTUNES:                                                                                                       Instagram: @isotunesaudio                                                                   Online: https://ISOtunesAudio.com/?rfsn=4199798.7130a23&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=4199798.7130a23                                            Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout to save $10 on your purchase   Arc Junkies Podcast Instagram:@ArcJunkiesPodcast and @metaltrendz                                                                                                                                                                                                                  TIKTOK: @arcjunkiespod                                                                                                                                                                                             

Today I am talking with Bob Moffatt, we discuss his teaching strategies and some of the projects he is working on. Bob has been a long time contributor to the welding community and is looked up to by many.  Follow Bob on Instagram @Ram_nation58    Friends of the Show Everlast Welders                                                              @everlastwelders                                                                         Online: www.everlastwelders.com                                                  Use Code word ArcJunkies at checkout to get upgraded to a Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a standard foot pedal. Outlaw Leather                                                                              Instagram: @outlawleatherusa                                                    Online: outlawleatherusa.com                                                                Use ARCJUNKIES at checkout to save 15% off your order ISOTUNES:                                                                                                       Instagram: @isotunesaudio                                                                   Online: https://ISOtunesAudio.com/?rfsn=4199798.7130a23&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=4199798.7130a23                                              Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout to save $10 on your purchase   Arc Junkies Podcast Instagram:                                                                @ArcJunkiesPodcast                                                       @metaltrendz                                                                                         TIKTOK:                                                                                                    @arcjunkiespod                                                                                         

Jesse Mccollum bulds some of the coolest aluminum intercoolers and performance modifications in the industry. His aluminum welding skills are like functional artwork. Today he gives the listeners an in-depth guide to dialing in your settings to include cleaning, balance, frequency and the differences between waveforms. You can find his work on instagram and TikTok @mccollum.weldfab  Friends of the Show Everlast Welders                                                              @everlastwelders                                                                         Online: www.everlastwelders.com                                                   Use Code word ArcJunkies at checkout to get upgraded to a Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a standard foot pedal. Outlaw Leather                                                                              Instagram: @outlawleatherusa                                                    Online: outlawleatherusa.com                                                                Use ARCJUNKIES at checkout to save 15% off your order ISOTUNES:                                                                                                       Instagram: @isotunesaudio                                                                   Online: https://ISOtunesAudio.com/?rfsn=4199798.7130a23&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=4199798.7130a23                                              Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout to save $10 on your purchase Arc Junkies Podcast Instagram:                                                                @ArcJunkiesPodcast                                                       @metaltrendz                                                                                         TIKTOK:                                                                                                    @arcjunkiespod                                                                                         

Today I go off on a bit of a rant about lazy welding Instructors, we then discuss 10 things you can focus on to advance your career. They may not be what you think they are. Friends of the Show Everlast Welders                                                              @everlastwelders                                                                         Online: www.everlastwelders.com                                                  Use Code word ArcJunkies at checkout to get upgraded to a Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a standard foot pedal. Outlaw Leather                                                                              Instagram: @outlawleatherusa                                                    Online: outlawleatherusa.com                                                                Use ARCJUNKIES at checkout to save 15% off your order ISOTUNES:                                                                                                       Instagram: @isotunesaudio                                                                   Online: https://ISOtunesAudio.com/?rfsn=4199798.7130a23&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=4199798.7130a23                                              Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout to save $10 on your purchase   Arc Junkies Podcast Instagram:                                                                @ArcJunkiesPodcast                                                       @metaltrendz                                                                                         TIKTOK:                                                                                                    @arcjunkiespod