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Behind The Hood: The Welding Journey

Kentucky Welding Institute
Welding
Kentucky Welding Institute
Hawaii
Logansport, Indiana
100K Club
Honolulu, United States
UPS
Double Time Crews
Roth IRA
Christian Faith
KWI
Wallingford, United States

Behind The Hood is a podcast that will help welders gain the confidence needed to forge a successful career. This podcast will feature interviews with welding experts, tips and advice in the welding industry, and inspiring stories from welders who have overcome challenges to find success. We hope that this podcast will provide you with the motivation and information you need to pursue your dreams ... more

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Latest Episodes

Most people save for years to vacation in Hawaii. Grayson Dales got paid to go.

A 2019 Kentucky Welding Institute graduate, Grayson shares what it's really like working on Oahu—from earning more than $5,000 per week to surfing after work, snorkeling... more

Austin Allwinger is a 2022 Kentucky Welding Institute graduate from Redmond, Oregon. He grew up farming and ranching, found welding at 14 years old, and has now spent 3 years on the road — living out of a camper, learning fast, and building a career ... more

Ethan Holloway (KWI Class of 2022) is a union pipe welder with UA Local 614, running tough night shifts and high-stakes 100% x-ray work in Texas. In this episode, Ethan breaks down what most people don’t understand about welding life: union benefits,... more

In this episode of the KWI Podcast, we sit down with Dylan Lacey, a 2018 Kentucky Welding Institute graduate who traveled from Rome, New York to Kentucky chasing something bigger than a paycheck. Dylan opens up about his journey—from growing up aroun... more

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Grayson Dales
Welder on temporary island projects, traveling with a close-knit crew
Double Time Crews / UPS refinery project in Hawaii
Episode: Welder Made $5,000/Week in Hawaii
Austin Allwinger
Graduate of Kentucky Welding Institute; welder from Redmond, Oregon
Self-employed welder / former KWI student
Episode: Why He Left Community College for Welding School (And What Happened Next)
Ethan Holloway
Welder and UA Local 614 member from Henderson, North Carolina
UA Local 614
Episode: Getting into the Trades: Union with Ethan Holloway
Dylan Lacey
KWI graduate (class of 2018)
KWI
Episode: From $15 an Hour to Financial Freedom
Andreas Kariotis
Air Force medic who pursued welding training after leaving the service; now balancing welding with ongoing nursing studies
Kentucky Welding Institute (student/graduate)
Episode: Welding After the Air Force
Rhiannon Howard
Welder, first female 100K Club honoree at KWI, entrepreneur
KWI, nuclear/welding industry
Episode: First Female on the 100K Wall: Rhiannon Howard’s Story from Welder to Business Owner
Landon Earlywine
Fresh graduate from Kentucky Welding Institute and new welder on assignment
Independent/fab shop in Logansport, Indiana
Episode: With the Grads: Grossing $3,950/Week at 18 Years Old

Host

Bobby Pease
Host of the Kentucky Welding Institute podcast and related welding industry content

Reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars from 3 ratings
  • Best interviews

    I’m new to welding and it can be an intimidating field to break into. The host is kind and is good at generating conversation around thoughtful questions with his guests. Thanks for this podcast, it has really helped me believe in myself and keep going forward in my welding career. Nice work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ohla00
    United States6 months ago

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Listeners appreciate how the host steers conversations with thoughtful questions.
The format highlights personal journeys and practical financial planning in trades.
Guest stories are inspiring and relatable for those pursuing non-traditional welding paths.
Episodes provide clear, actionable career guidance for welders at all levels.

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Getting into the Trades: Union with Ethan Holloway
Q: What advice would you give to someone starting welding school today?
Be disciplined, focus on mastering both structural and pipe welding, take advantage of certifications, network across regions, and plan for a future that balances high earning potential with family and personal goals.
Getting into the Trades: Union with Ethan Holloway
Q: What are the main financial aspects of union work that people should understand?
The union system separates base pay from benefits, with pensions, health insurance, and per diem added on top, and emphasizes long-term investment and asset building alongside salary.
Getting into the Trades: Union with Ethan Holloway
Q: How did you transition from a local non-union shop to a union-focused welding path?
A combination of a racially charged incident at his previous job, saving money, and meeting union organizers led him to pursue the union route, including testing across multiple locals and eventually joining Local 577 and the Memphis hall.
Getting into the Trades: Union with Ethan Holloway
Q: What were the key influences that shaped your early life and work ethic?
Ethan describes his Catholic upbringing, conservative family values, and hands-on father who worked as a carpenter, all of which fostered discipline, practical skills, and a strong work ethic.
First Female on the 100K Wall: Rhiannon Howard’s Story from Welder to Business Owner
Q: What is your biggest piece of advice for women entering welding and the trades?
Build a backbone, stand your ground, and don't be afraid to speak up when something bothers you; balance firmness with professionalism and keep your long-term goals in focus rather than chasing trends.

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Recent guests on Behind The Hood: The Welding Journey include:

1. Grayson Dales
2. Austin Allwinger
3. Ethan Holloway
4. Dylan Lacey
5. Andreas Kariotis
6. Rhiannon Howard
7. Landon Earlywine

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