Jan 27, 2026
In this weeks episode, I sit down with Alex McNamara, a trades advocate, welder, rigger, and content creator who has become one of the loudest voices pushing for skilled trades education and tool literacy.
Alex shares her unconventional path—from theater and set building to welding, rigging, and managing massive...
Jan 20, 2026
In this episode of the Arc Junkies Podcast, Jason sits down with George Rolla, a pipe welder, inspector, educator, and industry leader with over 50 years of hands-on experience in the welding trade.
George shares his journey from welding in the Canadian Arctic and North Dakota oil fields to becoming an AWS Senior...
Jan 14, 2026
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 Welding Engineering at the Tennessee Valley Authority.
Dr. Burgess shares his path from welding in high school and competing at...
Jan 13, 2026
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 shares his journey through welding, inspection, and education, including his experiences pursuing credentials like CWI...