Wednesday, July 2, 2025Weld Wednesday w/ AWS "Community Impact: How Welding Competitions Are Shaping the Next Generation" w/ Mariana Ludmer
In this episode of Weld Wednesday with AWS, I sit down with Mariana Ludmer—Operations Manager at California Welding Institute and long-time AWS volunt...
Monday, June 30, 2025375. Hitting Pause Not Stop w/ Jason Becker
In this special solo episode, I’m taking a moment to talk directly to all of you—the listeners who’ve made Arc Junkies what it is today. I’ve been gri...
Monday, June 23, 2025374. Bird’s Eye View from Under the Hood w/ Dusty James
In this episode, I catch up with my friend and fellow educator Dusty James. We talk about life under the hood and behind the camera—raising kids while...
Friday, June 20, 2025State of the Arc #8 Welding in 2025: Tools, Trends, and Talent That Matter
In this episode of State of the Arc, Jason Becker breaks down four of the most important trends shaping the welding industry in 2025. We start with th...
Friday, June 13, 2025State of the Arc #7: Steel, Reactors, and Rod Ovens: Welding Trends You Need to Know
In this episode of State of the Arc, Jason Becker breaks down four major developments reshaping the welding industry right now. First, we look at the ...
Monday, June 9, 2025373. Take Pride in What You Do w/ Al Moore
In this episode, Jason Becker sits down with Albert Moore, Jr., a true industry veteran with over 50 years of experience in structural steel, welding ...
Friday, June 6, 2025State of the Arc #7: Smart Factories, Heavy Equipment Welding, Infrastructure Jobs & Tax Policy Shifts
In this episode of State of the Arc, I cover four high-impact stories shaping the future of welding and manufacturing in America. First, we break down...
Wednesday, June 4, 2025Weld Wednesdays Changes to the D1.1:2025 Structural Steel Code Book
Summary In this episode of Weld Wednesdays, Jason Becker and Daryl Peterson discuss the recent updates to the AWS D1.1 structural steel code, focusing...
Monday, June 2, 2025372. Living on the EDGE w/ Stacia and Eric Mueller
In this episode, Jason sits down with Eric and Stacia Mueller, owners of Edge Welding Cups, to discuss how they’ve built a family-run business that's ...
Friday, May 30, 2025State of the Arc #5 – Battery Welding in Rail, $44B Alaska Pipeline, Buyouts Over Builds, and Robots on the Jobsite
In this episode of State of the Arc, we’re covering four of the most talked-about developments shaping the welding and skilled trades world right now:...
Tuesday, May 27, 2025371. Why Laser Welding Isn’t Just a Gimmick w/ Rex Alexandre
What’s up Arc Junkies, welcome back to the show! Joining me this week is Rex from the Handheld Laser Institute. In this episode, we demystify the tech...
Friday, May 23, 2025State of the Arc #4 – Infrared Inspection, Laser-Hybrid Welding, Wage Growth & Gulf Coast Pipeline Expansion
In this episode of State of the Arc, I'm bringing you the top stories that matter: Infrared Welding Inspection: Exploring how thermal imaging is r...
