397. You’ve Never Seen Me Sober – High-Functioning Alcohol in the Welding Industry w/ Justin Merrill
Feb 24, 2026
“You’ve never seen me sober.”
For years, Justin built a respected name in the welding industry — sharp, disciplined, professional. But behind the scenes, there was something no one saw.
In this raw and honest conversation, we talk about high-functioning alcohol use in the trades, what it looks like when success...
Feb 17, 2026
Recorded live at the Inspection Expo & Conference (IEC), this episode captures a powerful discussion on the future of welding inspection and the rapid integration of AI and automation into the field.
Jason Becker hosts a live panel featuring Amanda Young, Vice President of McNDT Pipeline, Ltd., and Lee Pialet, President...
Weld Wednesday From the Shop Floor to the Code Book: Volunteering with AWS Committees w/ Bill Komlos
Feb 11, 2026
In this special episode of Weld Wednesdays with AWS, recorded live at the Inspection Expo & Conference in Austin, Texas, Jason Becker sits down with longtime AWS volunteer and industry veteran Bill Komlos for an in-depth conversation on volunteering on AWS code committees.
While most welders, inspectors, and fabricators...
Feb 10, 2026
Welding productivity is one of the most misunderstood topics in the industry—and it’s costing shops serious money.
In this episode, Jason Becker sits down with Nate Bowman to break down the reality behind arc-on time, operator factor, deposition rate, and weld volume. Together, they explain why welders aren’t...
Feb 3, 2026
In this episode of the Arc Junkies Podcast, Jason Becker sits down with Brian Huff, founder and CEO of Midwest Technical Institute and Delta Technical College.
Brian shares his perspective on the growing skilled labor crisis, why the U.S. is facing a massive workforce shortage, and how removing shop class and...