Pressure Beast Podcast

On the Pressure Beast podcast, James and Jason explain when ASME Section VIII, Division 1 requires using U-2(g) and how to choose between an FEA and other reference codes, noting U-2(g) applies when the Code lacks design rules (e.g., gusset-stiffened nozzles with agitator loads and tangential nozzles with long/short chord openings). They outline that Div. 1 FEAs are guided by Appendix 46 and lever...

This Code Help episode covers UG-99 hydrostatic testing safety and common shop mistakes, stressing that hydros are dangerous and should be run with proper SOPs by experienced personnel due to past injuries and deaths. James and Jason warn against “hot bolting” (missing bolts in blinds/manways) and reusing stretched bolts and crushed gaskets, which can lead to catastrophic failures. They explain co...

In this Pressure Beats podcast episode, the hosts explain why ASME pressure vessel work requires a joint review and focus on how to successfully execute the welding demonstration portion, which is harder to fix than documentation NCRs. They outline a “dog and pony show” method: gather the team, review the drawing/traveler and verify hold points are cleared and signed off, confirm the correct WPS,...

Pressure Beast is taking it back to our roots- the industry. Make sure to tune into "After Hours" for more talk, less work.

In this episode of the Pressure Beast Podcast, the conversation takes a hard turn into geopolitics, modern warfare, and the real‑world consequences of targeting infrastructure instead of armies. We break down the idea of war in the modern age — from power grids and bridges to drones, shipping lanes, insurance markets, and the Strait of Hormuz. Is cutting power a strategic move or a humanitarian li...

Welcome to the Pressure Beast Podcast — where shop talk, real life, and zero‑filter conversations collide. This isn’t a polished studio show. It’s friends on the mic talking about work, weather, family, Christmas traditions that last too long (or not long enough), destination holidays, kids’ birthdays, school chaos, and whatever else comes up when you hang around the shop long enough. One minute w...

What happens when you pass EVERY field sobriety test perfectly… but still get arrested for DUI with ZERO breathalyzer and ZERO proof? 😤In this episode, we break down a wild true story from Navy leave: a shady Arizona sting operation, a cop who got pissed when the tests were aced, and how the whole thing got completely wiped after enough people fought back. We also debate Tiger Woods’ car rollover...

This episode is pure unfiltered chaos: We mourn the legend Chuck Norris (and debate if Tim Allen is the same dude 😂), dive into Pamela Anderson’s wild journey from Baywatch to that infamous tape, Playboy stories, and her “no makeup, take me as I am” apocalypse-ready glow-up. We also rant about growing up with hidden magazine treasures, Gen Z slang that still confuses us, the future of concerts wi...

Pressure Beasts just got back from the high seas! We took the podcast on vacation for our mom’s 75th birthday cruise to Cozumel, Mexico — and let’s just say the boat was ROCKING… literally. Half the family was fighting disco stew while we were out there making new beast friends, handing out stickers, and living our best lives. From smoking hot mirror compliments 😂 to snorkeling crystal clear wate...

In this episode the boys go completely unfiltered:Hairy-legged women need to “shave that shit” if they want dates. Lesbians shouldn’t be allowed to buy dildos… executive order when? Butch lesbians, strap-ons & “just pick a damn side!” Why girls have ALL the fun with toys, fashion & makeup while guys only get a hat & beard. Insane peanut butter horror stories, forearm-sized dildos, and...

Beers, bombs, and straight-up American gratitude — this episode is pure chaos and vibes. We’re bullshitting about why living in America is straight-up spoiled rich kid energy: no bombs dropping on our barbecues, planes overhead are always friendly, and we just walk into a grocery store for meat like it’s nothing. From kicking ass overseas💥 to naval ship steak & lobster deployments, wild port...

📬 Fan mail ankles & beard advice from around the world 🌍💸 OnlyFans coupons? Thrifting for spicy content? 😂🚫 Cussing rules & why America’s so prudish🏖️ European beaches = hairy armpits & legs (apocalypse grooming horror stories incoming) 😱🦹‍♂️ Cartels, street terrorists & why Puerto Vallarta almost stole Jame's wife💍 Women proposing? Hard pass. Last names, hyphenates &am...

Ever argued "We've built it this way for 20 YEARS and it's FINE!"... only to get shut down by code? This episode exposes the brutal reality: Just because a pressure vessel survives in the real world doesn't mean it meets ASME Section VIII Div 1! Ever argued "We've built it this way for 20 YEARS and it's FINE!"... only to get shut down by code? This episode e...

James here (Jason's under the weather but still chiming in 😂), dropping the real dirt on ASME Section IX highlights every pressure vessel shop NEEDS to know. I break down the must-knows that trip up shops during audits, joint reviews, and day-to-day ops:✅ QG-106 — Why your "welding supervisor" HAS to be properly designated and qualified (no more random sign-offs! 🚫)✅ Diameter Lim...

In this episode we rip into the legendary “kids’ table” of ASME Section II, Part A: Table 2-200-1 (aka Table II-200-1) – the hidden gem in the back that literally saves your ass when purchasing or vendors drop the ball 😅💥Ever get hit with plain ASTM A106 B instead of SA-106 B? 😱 Or MTRs missing the damn dash number/year? We cover:How Table 2-200-1 lets you accept older ASTM editions as identica...

Welcome back to the Pressure Beast Podcast – where we tackle pressure vessel and ASME code challenges head-on 💪🔥.In this episode, hosts James and Jason deliver a clear, practical breakdown of Table U-3 in ASME Section VIII Division 1 – the essential guide to acceptable editions of referenced standards (B31.1, B16.5, B16.11, PCC-1, and more) 📊✅.They explain:Why the “latest edition” rule is ofte...

America still the ultimate conqueror? Trump finally waking the sleeping giant? Metaverse sex suits incoming? 🤖😏 And your hairy hobbit toes might be worth $$$$$ on OnlyFans?? 🦶💰Grab a beer 🍺 and strap in, Pressure Beasts – this episode is pure, unhinged, no-filter madness:Why America gets roasted for conquest when EVERYONE did it (Indians weren’t exactly sharing friendship bracelets 🤷‍♂️)Gree...

Buckle up – in this episode we spill ALL the dirty shop secrets most fabricators don’t want you to know! We walk into pretty much ANY pressure vessel shop and GUARANTEE we’ll find these violations:Welders running out of position or not even qualified for small diameter nozzles. Excessive reinforcement sneaking past inspectors (UW-35) .Alignment tolerances that magically disappear AFTER welding (UW...

In this hilarious off-the-rails moment, the crew dives headfirst into the most absurd topics: trying to "go viral" (but not the disease kind), the eternal quest to "keep shit clean," recycling corn the wrong way (half-chewed cream corn, anyone?), DIY corn cob pipes for "wacky tobacco," and a deep philosophical debate on why humans ever started smoking tobacco in the f...

Buckle up, fabricators! This one’s a wild ride through the chaotic world of code stamps, jurisdictions, and the kind of bad-luck stories that only happen in this industry. 9 out of 10 boilers scream for that ASME stamp… unless you’re shipping to Wyoming or one of the last rogue states.🛠️ Pipeline parts? Sometimes they sneak by stamp-free – but only if your jurisdiction plays nice. One killer resou...

Does this pressure vessel actually need to be ASME code-stamped? 🚨Spoiler: It’s almost NEVER a straight yes or no… and the real answer might shock you! 💥On this wild ride of the Pressure Beast Podcast, we rip into the chaotic world of pressure vessel rules:The magic 15 psi ASME threshold everyone quotes (but rarely understands) ⚡Why Texas basically says “pressure vessels? Meh. Boilers? We’re wa...

Ever wonder why the best shops get absolutely nailed during joint reviews while the fly-by-the-seat-of-their-pants ones sail through with coffee and BS sessions? In this no-holds-barred episode, we spill the tea on ASME, National Board, jurisdictional, and even the legendary (terrifying) Mexico joint reviews that are 10x harder than anything in the States. We talk:Why the hardest team leaders are...

🔥 If you missed Part 1 yesterday, watch it first – this picks up right where we left off! PART 2: The Wildest Geopolitical Takes Yet! Should Venezuela Become America's 51st State? (Continues from Yesterday's Explosive Episode!) In this no-holds-barred episode of the Pressure Beast Podcast, the hosts go DEEP on controversial ideas shaking the Americas: Venezuela's MASSIVE untapped oil...

What if the next big war actually makes your gas tank cheaper? In this explosive episode of Pressure Beast Podcast, we break down how current global military flashpoints could trigger a MASSIVE U.S. oil drilling boom… while paradoxically CRASHING oil prices and shaking the entire industry to its core. We also dive into:Venezuela’s insane natural gas flaring crisis – and why it could spark an econo...

Why do artists pick the weirdest stage names imaginable? In this episode of the Pressure Beast Podcast, we go deep into the chaotic world of artist aliases—from Bad Bunny to The Weekend—and ask the real question: Is it branding… or hiding in plain sight? Things spiral quickly as we: Rant about ridiculous stage names. Dive into the Garth Brooks serial killer rumors Debate whether every artist needs...