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Arc Junkies

Jason Becker
Welding
Welding Education
American Welding Society
Welding Techniques
Education
Mentorship
Entrepreneurship
Fabrication
Skilled Trades
Career Development
Welding Certifications
Welding Equipment
Welding Industry
Skills Gap
Welding Certification
Welding Inspection
Fabtech
Mental Health
Metal Art
Additive Manufacturing

Arc Junkies is a Welding Podcast that is on a mission to help, educate and inspire the next generation of welders. Each week I talk to a new guest about their journey as a welder. Throughout the episodes, we cover different techniques, processes, variables, technical information and life lessons.

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Latest Episodes

Think fresh-out-of-welding-school means starting at the bottom? Landon Earlywine (19) and Jackson Settler (18) are about to change your mind. Six months after graduating from the Kentucky Welding Institute, these two are working 60-hour weeks doing T... more

Don DeCorte spent 46 years in resistance welding, including 31 at Roman Manufacturing, and now teaches the AWS Certified Resistance Welding Technician (CRWT) certification through his consulting company DTS Technical Services. He sits down with Jason... more

Stephanie Hoffman is back on the show, this time as the new Director of Industry Development and Engagement at Miller Electric. Jason and Stephanie catch up on her time away from the industry, what pulled her back, and the work she is now leading acr... more

Jason Marburger of Fireball Tool returns for our annual conversation — and he's not pulling punches. We dig into the public feud between Fireball, Sigmund, and Quantum Machinery over fixture table claims, why "world's strongest welding table" needs d... more

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Recent Guests

Don DeCorte
Resistance welding expert and educator
DTS Technical Services; former Roman Manufacturing
Episode: Weld Wednesdays w/ AWS| Resistance Welding Demystified with Don DeCorte — The Process Hiding in Plain Sight
Stephanie Hoffman
Director of Industry Development and Engagement at Miller Electric
Miller Electric
Episode: 401. Data Centers, Nuclear, and the Steel Boom Coming for Welders w/ Stephanie Hoffman
Jason Marburger
Founder/Owner at Fireball Tools
Fireball Tools
Episode: 400. "World's Strongest Welding Table"… Prove It w/ Jason Marburger of Fireball Tool
Chad Doucette
Foreman at Ace Welding, Oceanside, CA
Ace Welding
Episode: 399. From Helper to Foreman: Building a Career in Structural Steel with Chad Doucette
Richard Johnston
Third-generation commercial diver and instructor at The Ocean Corporation
The Ocean Corporation
Episode: Weld Wednesday with AWS | National Welding Month Special
Brian Wills
Motorsports fabricator, race-car builder, and Formula Drift Prospect Series competitor
Nasty Habit Motorsports / NH underscore fab on Instagram
Episode: Weld Wednesday with AWS | National Welding Month Special
Sheldon Wray
Head of Industrial Technology and Innovation Strategy at Lincoln Electric
Lincoln Electric
Episode: 398. From Night School to Lincoln Electric's Head of Innovation w/ Sheldon Wray
Justin Merrill
Welding expert and creator known for sharing experiences and insights in the welding community.
The Fabrication Series
Episode: 397. You've Never Seen Me Sober – High-Functioning Alcohol in the Welding Industry w/ Justin Merrill
Amanda Young
Vice President of McNDT Pipeline, Ltd
McNDT Pipeline, Ltd
Episode: 396. Human Expertise & Machine Intelligence: Redefining the Inspector's Role in the AI Era.

Host

Jason Becker
Host with deep ties to the welding community; frequently engages guests across welding education, tooling, and industry trends.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 558 ratings
  • FUN AND RELEVANT

    JB never disappoints. Every time I tune in, I’m a better craft worker for it. The trades are everything for this country, and even if you’re not a welder you will walk away with relevant information for ANY skilled trade.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    More badassery
    United States4 months ago
  • Something for everyone!

    This podcast is a must listen for welders at any stage of their career! It’s great to have someone’s passion like Jason to give back to the weld community!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlexWD_7
    United Statesa year ago
  • Exceptional content, outstanding host!

    Appreciate you doing the podcast. Keep up the great work!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scootchieman
    United Statesa year ago
  • Podcast

    Very informative podcast keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MLewis4331
    United Statesa year ago
  • Always informative and easy/fun to listen to.

    I keep coming back because JB never disappoints. Always excellent conversations that’s relevant to the trade.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    out of line
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise actionable, real-world welding insights and host accessibility.
Many highlight the value of honest testing and educational content over marketing hype.
Audience notes the show helps improve practical welding skills and motivation.
Fans appreciate diverse guests spanning education, tooling, and industry leadership.
Listeners frequently recommend the podcast for both beginners and seasoned pros seeking career guidance.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Weld Wednesdays w/ AWS| Resistance Welding Demystified with Don DeCorte — The Process Hiding in Plain Sight
Q: What value does the CRWT certification provide to professionals and employers?
CRWT offers a comprehensive, practical, written-and-practice-based certification covering spot, seam, projection, and upset welding; it provides a verifiable credential that signals competence to employers, helps justify raises or promotions, and supports plants in standardizing welding knowledge across teams.
Weld Wednesdays w/ AWS| Resistance Welding Demystified with Don DeCorte — The Process Hiding in Plain Sight
Q: What are the typical applications that demonstrate the ubiquity of resistance welding?
From household items like appliances, pots and pans, and car hardware to aerospace components and even bicycle rims, resistance welding is used in countless small and large assemblies; it often goes unseen because the welds are inside or on the back of parts and in mass-produced products where speed and repeatability are critical.
Weld Wednesdays w/ AWS| Resistance Welding Demystified with Don DeCorte — The Process Hiding in Plain Sight
Q: How does resistance welding differ fundamentally from arc welding in terms of operator dependence?
Resistance welding is much less operator-dependent on the control side because the process relies on force, current, and time as the core variables; modern controls measure the metal workpiece resistance and adjust weld parameters automatically, making it easier to achieve consistent results in automation compared to arc welding, which is more sensitive to operator technique.
396. Human Expertise & Machine Intelligence: Redefining the Inspector's Role in the AI Era.
Q: How will AI be integrated into the inspection process?
Inspection companies will need to ensure they have reliable datasets to train AI systems, and humans will need to ultimately approve any findings.
396. Human Expertise & Machine Intelligence: Redefining the Inspector's Role in the AI Era.
Q: What are some areas where AI and machines are just not going to be able to replace an inspector?
There still needs to be humans for tasks like detecting certain smells or nuances that machines can't replicate, and inspectors will always need to approve findings.

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Arc Junkies presents a practical, experience-driven look at welding, tooling, and career paths across the trades. Across recent episodes, the conversations emphasize real-world techniques, tooling evaluations, automation and education trends, and the workforce dynamics shaping the welding industry. Expect guests ranging from industry leaders and educators to renowned fabricators who share actionable insights on processes, certification, productivity, and building a career in welding. The show stands out for its hands-on focus, transparent testing and evaluation of equipment, and a recurring emphasis on education, mentorship, and community-building within the welding world.

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Recent guests on Arc Junkies include:

1. Don DeCorte
2. Stephanie Hoffman
3. Jason Marburger
4. Chad Doucette
5. Richard Johnston
6. Brian Wills
7. Sheldon Wray
8. Justin Merrill

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