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Starting Your Own School & Building Your Own Cars w/ Scott Raabe & Ian Johnson

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast, we go back to Fabtech 2024 where Beau sits down at the  @esabweldingandcutting   booth with Scott Raabe to talk about th...

Using Your Welding Skills To Build Income On The Side

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Host Beau Wigington visits the home shop of Sean Flottman, better known as Dabswellington, to break down the process behind stainless TIG art. Sean sh...

What Does It Take to Manufacture Welding Gear in the USA?

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we're on location with Michael Furick inside his shop where he manufactures TIG cups, gas lenses, and fabrication tools like bead ...

Inside CT Race Worx: Where Race Winning UTVs Are Born with Daniel Adams

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does it really take to build a UTV that can survive King of the Hammers?This week on the Weld Podcast, Beau Wigington heads to CT Race Worx to si...

From Trash To Treasure: What It's Like Building For Scrapfest

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Beau Wigington sits down with four Scrapfest artists to break down what the event is really like, how the categories work, what ...

Every Tool Has A Story with Jimmy DiResta

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Beau Wigington chats with maker Jimmy DiResta about the tools that shaped his craft, from a rescued line-shaft drill press to he...

One Truck, Every Trade | Dave Doherty’s Mobile Shop

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welding might be the headline skill on a service truck, but it's never the whole story. On this week's Podcast, Beau Wigington climbs into Dav...

High Level Skills Nobody Knows About: The Boilermaker Edition

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast host Beau Wigington explores the career path of a Boilermaker within the welding industry while attending the National Boil...

Stop Buying Welding Gear You Don’t Need with Anthony James

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

At Fabtech, host Beau Wigington sits down with Anthony James aka “Meltin Metal Anthony” for a straight-shooting talk on where new and growing weld...

WELD 2025 Recap | Viral Welding Hacks, Iron Man Hood, And More!

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special 2025 recap episode of the WELD Podcast, host Beau Wigington is joined by Austin Hargett (Dr. Weldz) to look back on one of the biggest...

This Is Your Sign To Build A Go-Kart with Cars And Cameras

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Job In Welding OUTSIDE Just Welding

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Beau Wigington chats withJustin Lafond — applications engineer (ESAB) who calls the role the “Swiss Army knife” of welding...

Homegrown 4X4 Van Conversions with The Swim Shop

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Beau Wigington visits Justin and Seth Williams of SwimShop 4x4 to unpack how they convert GM G-Series vans into capable four-whe...

Some Of The Best Welding Education Advice We've Gotten... So Far

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Beau Wigington chats with Mark Levin, Nate Bowman, Jason Becker, Adam Stretch, Justin Nixon, and Austin Hargit about welding edu...

Some Of The Best Welding Career Stories We've Heard.... So Far

15 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Beau Wigington chats with pipeline, shop, union, rig, and underwater welders about getting started, choosing a path, managing mo...

The Best Metal Art Advice We've Gotten.... So Far

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Host Beau Wigington revisits standout moments from metal artists who turned sparks into careers. You will hear practical safety, process, and career a...

Some Of The Best Welding Business Advice We've Gotten.... So Far

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Beau Wigington pulls together the most practical, hard-won business advice shared on WELD over the past three years—everything...

Finding Prime Cuts with Hero Machine Co.

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Beau Wigington chats with Adam Heffner (Hero Machine Co.) about his unconventional journey from a third-generation butcher to ir...

Where Is Your Welding Business Losing Money?

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Host Beau Wigington chats with Bill Pharmer (National Senior Director of Advanced Fabrication, Airgas) and Bryan Thomas (National Director of Package ...

Open Root Pipe Welding At The Click Of Button with Novarc Technologies

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Beau Wigington chats with Alexander Purvis, Senior Welding & Automation Engineer at Novarc Technologies, about pairing TipTI...

CNC Precision Anywhere The Job Takes You with CN-Seamless

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode, Beau Wigington & Austin Hargett visit the CN-Seamless booth at Fabtech to chat with Josh Cooper (CEO) and Sam Marcom (COO) ...

Bringing Sculptures To Life Through Texture with David Madero

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Beau Wigington chats with artist David Madero (@madero_co) live at FABTECH in the Walter Surface Technologies booth. They dig in...

Trail Welding That Works: Battery, Stick & Backup Plans with SendItRubi

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode, host Beau Wigington chats with SendItRubi, a car builder, race car driver, and founder of Send It Nation and the Welders Founda...

Skills Based Training Vs Career Degree Path with Aaron Wulk

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Beau Wigington chats with Aaron Wulk, Director of Applied Technical Programs at South Piedmont Community College, about real-wor...

Apprentice to Journeyman: The Reality of ‘Sixth Period’ and What Comes Next with Robert Carpenter

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Beau Wigington chats with Robert Carpenter (Carp Welding)—a pipefitter and stainless TIG art creator—about his path into Pip...

Single-Hand vs Rig Welder: Pay, Tools, and Expectations with Kenny Stewart

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Beau Wigington chats with Kenny Stewart, a 23-year-old combo rig welder out of Houston, TX. Kenny shares how he pivoted from mus...

From Spatter to Speed - Modern Welding Tech Explained with Kris Scherm

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Beau Wigington speaks with Kris Sherm, the Global Business & Product Director for Manual Plasma Products at ESAB. Kris share...

Secrets to Success at SkillsUSA National Welding Championships

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Beau Wigington travels to Atlanta, Georgia, for the SkillsUSA National Championships. He speaks with competitors, instructors, v...

Finding Time To Grow Your Welding Business with Ashley Dunlap

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Beau Wigington chats with Ashley Dunlap, the founder of Ashe's Custom Welding. Ashley shares her journey of balancing a full...

Cheat Codes To Finding Success In Welding with Max Ceron

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Beau Wigington sits down with Max Ceron, Executive Director of the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) Association, to explore actiona...

How To Win (Or Lose) A Welding Competition with Yeti Welding

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Beau Wigington takes listeners to the Yeti Welding Competition in Spanish Fork, Utah, where he speaks with competitors, judges, ...

Stop Making Things For You with John Malecki

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Beau Wigington chats with John Malecki, former NFL player turned successful YouTube creator and entrepreneur in the maker space....

What Is An Ironworker with Jason Corder

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, host Beau Wigington speaks with Jason Corder, a 28-year veteran of Ironworkers Local 433 in Los Angeles and current Welding ...

Turning Turning a Chance Encounter into a Welding Career with Adrian Benitez

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Beau Wigington chats with Adrian Benitez, welding instructor at SteelTech Academy, part of the BZI group of companies. Adrian sh...

How To Pass Any Weld Test with Jason Becker

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Beau Wigington chats with Jason Becker, former host of Weld.com and current owner of Underground Metalworks and Weld Works Training C...

Side Gigs & Welding Wisdom with Guy Seguin

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Beau Wigington speaks with Guy Seguin, a welding educator at Algonquin College in Ottawa, Ontario, and creator behind Sewing wit...

Transforming a Family Business into a Welding Powerhouse with Brian Baer

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Beau Wigington chats with Brian Baer, owner of Baer Welding in Providence, Utah. Brian shares insights on transforming Baer ...

Inside the Laser Cell: 30kW Welding and Aerospace Drilling with Prima Power Laserdyne

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Beau Wigington chats with Mason Bongers and Dallas Reed, Application Engineers at Prima Power Laserdyne, from inside one of ...

Diving Into Commercial Diving & Underwater Welding with Alex Rogers

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Beau Wigington speaks with Alex Rogers, an entry-level tender and diver who recently graduated from The Ocean Corporation in...

The Art of TIG: Techniques, Colors, and Craftsmanship with Clint Evashkevich

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Beau Wigington sits down with Clint Evashkevich from The Onyx Grove Company, a talented TIG artist known for creating stunning stainl...

How to Survive & Thrive in Tank Welding with Miguel Millan

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Beau Wigington chats with Miguel Millan, aka Datboimiggz, a tank welder, about essential advice for stepping onto welding jo...

Blacksmithing Techniques To Level Up Your Railings & Gates with William England

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Beau Wigington chats with William England, a seasoned blacksmith turned fabricator, who shares how his background in traditional blac...

Stacking Dimes With MIG & TIG with Alex Seibert

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode, we’re diving deep into welding consistency as Beau Wigington chats with Alex Seibert, known on social media as @CrapOutWelds....

The Aerospace Jobs People Don't Talk About with Tim Luskin

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Beau Wigington chats with Tim Luskin from Tim Welds, a welding and mechanical engineer specializing in aerospace. Tim dives ...

Welding My Mind Back Together with Brianna Harbinson

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Beau Wigington chats with Brianna Harbinson, a skilled sanitary and stainless steel welder based in Denver, Colorado. Brianna shares ...

The Intersection of Welding and Sales with Frank Vargas

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Beau Wigington sits down with Frank Vargas from Uniweld Products to discuss the fascinating cross-section of welding, sales, and ever...

Looking For Patterns In New Alloys with Travis Field

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Beau Wigington chats with Travis Field, a Canadian rig welder now living and working in the United States on a specialized work visa....

From Litigation to Fabrication with Alisyn Palla

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Beau Wigington sits down with metal artist and part-time attorney, Alisyn Palla of Meraki Metalworks. She takes us through h...

Here’s Your Sign to Start Making Signs with Jake LeGrand

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Beau Wigington chats with self-taught fabricator and structural engineer Jake LeGrand about his journey from college researc...

Learn More Skills To Get More Jobs with Lucas D’Angelo

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Beau sits down with Lucas D’Angelo—better known as “MannMadeInMA”—to explore his one-of-a-kind path in fabrication, welding...

Looking Back At 2024 with Austin & Beau

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Austin and Beau recap the past year, including trips across the country to check out different shops and schools and all the...

I Want To Be A Welder - Where Should I Start?

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Beau explores three different ways to learn how to weld: attending school, learning on the job, or teaching yourself. He beg...

Never Missing The Mark with Markal Live at Fabtech

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Dan Lucianek & Jakub Stawinski from Markal celebrating 90 years in the marker business about the differe...

The Future Of Laser Welding with Dean Brennan & Rex Alexandre

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s podcast, Beau stops by the IPG Photonics booth at Fabtech to talk to Dean Brennan, the National Sales Manager for LightWELD, and Rex ...

Growing A Family Business Into An Empire with Matthew Nix

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Matthew Nix, President and CEO of Nix Companies INC., about scaling their family business from 4 people to o...

I’ve Had A Torch In My Hand Since The Age Of 5 with David Madero

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Beau chats with David Madero, a metal sculpture artist based in Torreón, Mexico who has created sculptures for ESAB, Miller...

Making Tools Better One Grind At A Time with Ryan Boyd of Walter Surface Technologies

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Ryan Boyd from Walter Surface Technologies at their booth at Fabtech in Orlando this past year. Ryan talks a...

Starting Your Own School & Building Your Own Cars with Scott Raabe & Ian Johnson

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast, Beau sits down at the ESAB booth at Fabtech this year in Orlando, Florida with Scott Raabe to talk about the path way to start...

The Longterm Effects Of Welding Fumes And How To Avoid Them with Ronnie Dunne

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast, Beau sits down with Ronnie Dunne, a regional sales manager for Gentex‘s PureFlo division at their booth during this year's F...

Should I Go To Maker Camp & Fabtech? Could Be The Move

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Beau and Austin recap their most recent trip where they visited The Maker Camp in the Catskill Mountains of New York and the...

Being More Than Just A Welder with Sharon Guerrero

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Sharon Guerrero aka Miss.Welds a welder and fabricator based in Houston about emerging leaders in the weldin...

Working On Or For Your Business with Rodney Ross

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Rodney Ross owner of Midstate Welding about transitioning from pipeline work to running a custom fabrication...

Almost 80 Years Of Industrial Supply with Brett McColl from Industrial Source

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Brett McColl from Industrial Source who is coming up on 80 years in the welding supply business about ways t...

From Welder To Teacher To YouTube with Austin Hargett

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Austin Hargett about what led him to teach instead of fieldwork. He talks about some of the first jobs he ha...

Manifesting Your Dream Welding Job with EJ Naegeli

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Beau chats with EJ Naegeli a welder and fabricator who moved across the country to follow her dream of building custom racec...

What To Expect At Maker Camp with Austin Handel

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Austin Handel who started Maker Camp with the help of his friend Jimmy Diresta to give makers a weekend to c...

What One Video Can Do For Your Business with Jason & Miranda Chiasson

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Jason & Miranda Chiasson owners of Chiasson Smoke about building their business starting off making hors...

Stop Holding Your Welding Business Back with Eric Pleil

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Eric Pleil owner of Elite Welding Business about common pitfalls people run into when starting a welding bus...

Learning Aluminum One Part At Time with Brett Fenning

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Brett Fenning owner of Fen Fabrication about welding custom car parts and the importance of building your we...

What’s In The Box with Jason Hurst

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Jason Hurst a metal sculptor, and artist that aims to inspire people to learn welding and metalworking by ta...

Showing Off Your Skills At The Fabricator Olympics with Kevin Johnson

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Kevin Johnson, Owner Of JMW Specialty Welding And Fabrication, and host of the Welding Business Owners Podca...

Clearing Up Welding Misconceptions with Adam Streich

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Adam Streich a CWI and welding instructor at Pellissippi State Community College about common misconceptions...

Welding Around The World with Jonathon Herrera

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Jonathon Herrera a rig welder and owner of Pearl Snap Pimps about finding success after welding school chasi...

Joining The Union After Welding School with Ronnie Bowen

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Ronnie Bowen a journeyman pipe fitter in the Local 803 about what it looks like joining the Union with field...

Advancing In Your Welding Career with Justin Mixon

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Justin Mixon, the Assistant Director of Quality at Crystal Steel Fabricators Inc., AWS chapter treasurer, an...

Doing It Because I Can with Jesse James

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Jesse James, a renowned custom fabricator know for his custom choppers West Coast Choppers and wild builds o...

Advocating For The Skilled Trades with Andrew Brown

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Beau chats with Andrew Brown an advocate of the skilled trades & founder of Toolfetch.com, and Host of The Lost Art Of The...

Pipelining Is In My Blood with Joel Welch

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Joel Welch a pipeline welder based in Mississippi who shares his journey to becoming a pipeline welder and d...

Heavy Equipment Repair & Hardfacing with Bob Higg

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Bob Higg owner and operator of Franken Fab out of Tampa, FL about repairing Heavy Equipment and hardfacing. ...

Welding Certification VS Welding Certificate with Jason Becker

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Jason Becker, Host of the Arcjunkies podcast and Owner of Underground Metal Works and Weld Works Training Ce...

Getting Paid To Learn How To Weld with Marc Levin

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Marc Levin who started an apprenticeship program called Welder Underground, in Brooklyn, New York. It aims t...

I Bet I Can Weld Better Than Him with Keenan Maines

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Keenan Maines, a seasoned welder fabricator, who recounts his 35-year career. He talks about getting his sta...

The Business Of Collaboration with Brian House

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Brain House from Housemade.us about the power of collaboration. Recently we popped by his shop and raced to ...

Never Say No To A Weld with Stan Sherwin

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Beau sits down to chat with Stan Sherwin who we recently visited at DeAngelo Marine Exhaust where he raced against a Cobot t...

You Don't Know What You Don't Know with Hayden Barnes

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Hayden Barnes who taught himself to weld and changed careers by starting his business @tookiesshop named aft...

Sparks Will Fly At Clash Of The Grinders with Nate Bowman

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Nate Bowman who you might know as the Weld Scientist about the upcoming season of Clash Of The Grinders whic...

Making The Most Of The Time You Have with Codie Aljets

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Beau chats with Codie Aljets, a metal artist based in Gunnison, Colorado. He talks about finding inspiration in nature which...

What Do I Need To Start Laser Welding with Jesse McCollum

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s podcast, Beau chats with Jesse McCollum from Everlast Welders about their new line of handheld lasers and all the different things th...

Getting Started In Oxyfuel with John Henderson

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Beau chats with John Henderson from ESAB about the world of Oxyfuel. He talks about the best practices when it comes to settin...

Filling And Chilling Tips To Improving Your TIG Welds with Dusty James

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Beau chats with Dusty James owner of Pacific Arc Tig Welding about his approach to teaching people to TIG weld. He talks about...

Don't Be A One Trick Pony with Mike Barnett

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Beau talks with Mike Barnett about his experience as a welder traveling around from contract to contract. He talks about getti...

Things I Learned Starting A Welding Business with Luke Labadie

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Beau chats with Luke Labadie, owner and operator of Adrenaline Artworks Welding and Fabrication about how he got into welding ...

The Long Journey To The Steam Fitters Union with Laura King

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Beau chats with Laura King a steam fitter with local union 475 out of Newark NJ with quite the journey to where she is at toda...

How Welders Make A Lot Of Money with Liv Taylor Dodge

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Beau chats with Liv Taylor Dodge a welder in the shipbuilding industry who has built quite an online following. In her videos ...

What I Wished I Could Teach In School with Jason Becker

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Beau chats with Jason Becker who recently opened Underground Metal Works in Orlando Florida. He talks about what to expect whe...

Passing Along 30 Years Of Experience with Michael Ewing

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Beau chats with Michael Ewing who has been in the welding industry for over 30 years and is on a mission to help pass that kno...

Using Welding To Solve Problems with Weston Spencer

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Beau chats with Weston Spencer who you might know from his company Salt City Steel or his product the picket master pro. He ch...

If They Could Figure It Out I Can Too with Jimmy Diresta

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Beau sits down with Jimmy Diresta who is known for making pretty much anything that comes to his mind. He talks about his jour...

Thinking 5 Steps Ahead with Michael Furick

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Beau visits Michael Furick, the owner and operator of Furick Cups, a line of large-diameter cups that assist with gas coverage...

From Pedal Choppers To Rally Cars with Ben Ashline

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Beau got to chat with Ben Ashline the manager of Vermont Sports Car. He talks about how he got into welding after seeing custo...