Arc Junkies Podcast
1) 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 Senior Program Manager for Metallurgical and Weldin...Show More
2) 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 career development in the welding industry. Josh sh...Show More
3) 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 about FabTech, the real ROI of in-person podcasting...Show More
4) 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 cutting. We explore how oxy-fuel processes develo...Show More
5) 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 conversations yet about the realities of doing anything for th...Show More
6) 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 Chicago. Andrew and I dig into the real numbers behi...Show More
Weld Wednesdays w/ AWS The Skilled Trades Gap Isn't a Myth — It's a Warning
1:00:30 | Dec 3rd, 2025
7) 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 the explosive growth of metal art and its impact on ...Show More
8) 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, and high-angle industrial work. We talk about how...Show More
9) 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 years shaping the next generation of welders. Eric s...Show More
10) 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 was born. Tim walks us through the incredible journe...Show More
383. The Spark That Started It All: Tim Kinnaman on the True History of Welding
2:11:28 | Nov 3rd, 2025