Arc Junkies

Boeing Debuts 787 Dreamliner at the Paris Air Show but what does that mean for jobs ? Governor Gretchen Whitmer wants to permanently shut down Line 5, how does that affect MI residents ? What is happening to welding jobs in Michigan ?  That and more on this weeks episode of Arc Junkies ! Sign up for the Arc Junkies newsletter @ www.arcjunkies.com e-Mail: arcjunkies@gmail.com Social Media: @arcjunk...

Certified Welding Inspector, for many welders this is the next step in their career. Its an extremely challenging test, but you can pass ! In this final episode of Filler Metal Friday, Jimmy chats with C.W.I. and co-host of Weld.com Jason Becker, about how to prep to take the C.W.I. exam, what kind of pre-study is involved, different seminars and courses avalable to take before taking the actual e...

Jimmy chats with Michael Furick C.E.O. and inventor of the Furick Cup.   www.arcjunkies.com e-Mail: arcjumkies@gmail.com social media: @arcjunkiespodcast 

Outlaw biker clubs, a life changing accident and the battle to know one's self is just the beginning of this mans story. Willy Rad is and continues to be true inspiration to many by telling his story of someone who has been there, in the real shit and made it out a true warrior. www.arcjunkies.com e-Mail: arcjunkies@gmail.com Social Media: @arcjunkies@gmail.com 

Jimmy chats with John King, owner of JK Welding in Houston Texas. www.arcjunkies.com e-Mail: arcjunkies@gmail.com Social Media: @arcjunkiespodcast

Jimmy chats with the Host of TV's A Craftsman's Legacy, Eric Gorges. Eric is promoting his new book " A Craftman's Legacy: Why Working With Our Hands Gives Us Meaning." Available everywhere books are sold May 7th 2019. Get your copy signed ! The Carhartt Store in Detroit, May 11th @ 1pm !   www.arcjunkies.com www.craftsmanslegacy.com e-mail:arcjunkies@gmail.com Social Media: @arcjunkiespodcast  Sp...

Jimmy chats with Kristina Harris about writing her first book detailing her career experience both good and bad in the world of welding.    www.arcjunkies.com e-Mail: arcjunkies@gmail.com Social Media: @arcjunkiespodcast  sponsors: www.sumdumwelder.com use code JIMMY for 10% off. 

This episode Jimmy sits down with Hjalmar Aguilo, Jacob Schofield, Bob Moffett, Travis Fields and Jason Becker at South Coast Welding Academy The day before 360 High School welders compete for a full scholarship !     www.arcjunkies.com e-Mail: arcjunkies@gmail.com Social Media: @arcjunkiespodcast

Politics in the workplace, must you play the game ? Boeing puts production on hold for the 737 Max 8 and Jimmy reads the mailbag !   www.arcjunkies.com arcjunkies@gmail Insta & Twitter: @arcjunkiespodacast 

Bob Moffatt is a Welding Instructor @ Cowley College in Arkansas City, Kansas. 

This week ! Lapeer Industries could possibly close their doors after 40 years, but there is more dirt behind the ears of this story- President Trump mocks AOC's plan to destroy the aerospace industry in Green New Deal in Grand Rapids, MI.  Jeremy Hannaford of @jeremeysgimpart_welding chats with Jimmy about Wheel Chair Rugby and Jimmy gives his full showdown results of the ESAB Sentinel vs the Optr...

The Weld Scientist Nate Bowman RETURNS on this brand new episode of Arc Junkies Podcast !  www.arcjunkies.com Social Media : @arcjunkiespodcast  e-Mail: arcjunkies@gmail.com

Jimmy answers listener emails and chats with Janie Richardson of Blue Collar Caps !   www.arcjunkies.com Social Media: @arcjunkiespodcast e-Mail: arcjunkies@gmail.com

Jimmy and Dabs take over Filler Metal Friday and get back to the basics and beginnings of their careers in TIG Welding.

Jimmy chats with Chuck Faught of Flame Tech !

Jimmy chats with Welder, Entrepreneur and YouTuber Adam Heffner of Maker. Table !   

Jimmy is joined by Josh & Darla Welton of the Playing With Fire Podcast ! Jimmy brings everyone up to speed about whats been happening behind the scenes of Arc Junkies Podcast and the trio discuss the tunnel vision of seeking success and does talent really exist or is it pure hard work and skill development ?

Jimmy chats with Pipeliner Harley Snyder about fitness, setting goals and how to deal with and overcome harassment on the job site from first hand expierence. She inspires and offers advice to women everywhere looking to get into welding.  

In this episode, Jimmy chats with welder and YouTuber Jacob Schofield about the weld life, being a new father, and finding the common ground between pipeliners and shop welders by discussing our differences and similarities.   e-Mail: arcjunkies@gmail.com Social Media: @arcjunkiespodcast

Kicking off 2019 listening to Jimmy get schooled by ESAB Expert John Hartnet on Shielded. Metal. Arc. Welding.(Stick) Electrodes ! From how they're made to how they're used, this process has so much history and not only still remains a great basic process but an increasingly popular welding process in the industry.   Visit www.esabna.com  for more information !      

This episode of Filler Metal Friday is going back to the basics for the weekend warrior !  Jimmy and ESAB Expert Jay Ginder cover the basics to get started with Gas Metal Arc Welding or MIG welding in the garage ! www.arcjunkies.com www.esabna.com e-Mail: arcjunkies@gmail.com Social Media: @arcjunkiespodcast  

Arc Junkies broadcasts live from Detroit Shipping Company during Noel Night.    www.arcjunkies.com e-Mail: arcjunkies@gmail.com Social Media: @arcjunkiespodcast   

Nate Bowman aka @weldscientist returns to the show ! Jimmy and Nate chat about everything  from making new age boomboxes to the politics and process of becoming a CWI from real life experience and negotiating your wage by knowing your worth as a craftsman.     www.arcjunkies.com e-Mail:arcjunkies@gmail.com social media: @arcjujnkiespodacast  

Jimmy & Josh talk whats happening in Detroit, E-mails are answered and the guys recap FABTECH 2018 in Atlanta.   Episode Sponsored by: www.sicerts.com www.esab.na.com www.welddevils.com   Check out the website ! www.arcjunkies.com Social Media: @arcjunkiespodcast E-mail: arcjunkies@gmail.com  

Jimmy interviews Jeannine Kunz in the media room @ Fabtech.  It's not often you're granted an interview with a Fabtech Keynote speaker, so when you get the chance, you take it.  This interview discuses the manufacturing skills gap and further exposes the misinformation industry leaders have towards welding as a trade.