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Out on the R.O.W.

Ty Linker
Welding
Pipeline Industry
Pipelining
Union Membership
Union 798
Union Life
Labor Rights
Entrepreneurship
Lazyfox Welding Remotes
Pipeline Welding
Lay Barge
Welding Safety Codes
Retirement Benefits
Mental Health
Welding Techniques
Benefits
Career Development
Job Security
Music Career Transition
Custom Fabrication

A conversation between myself ( Ty Linker) and other pipeline welders ,operators , supervisors and upper management. I hope to have welder helpers , swampers, and even traveling couples to discuss life in a camper and the road .

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Latest Episodes

In this episode, Taylor Badger shares his journey from welding in 2010 to building a successful trucking business, discussing industry changes, the importance of reputation, and lessons learned along the way.

In this episode I sit down and get an inside look of life on the road with Colby and Lavalea Richardson, a family that travels together to follow Colby’s career.

We discuss Colby’s journey from breaking out in the welding industry to where he is no... more

A conversation with Floyd Baker . Floyd and I discuss the current state of the pipeline

In this episode I sit down with the one and only Tyler Blanchard

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Taylor Badger
Welder turned logistics/owner with North Dakota, Kansas, and Midwest experience
FedEx trucking/logistics business (consolidated terminals)
Episode: Taylor Badger
Colby Rich
Welder with experience in plumbing and pipe welding, long-time partner of Lavalea
Self-employed/welder
Episode: Colby and Lavalea
Lavalea Rich
Colby's partner, homemaker, and supporter who travels and homeschools
Family partner
Episode: Colby and Lavalea
Floyd Baker
Welder with extensive pipeline experience, featured guest on the episode
Pipeline welding industry
Episode: Floyd Baker
Tyler Blanchard
Welder, bead hand, and sought-after podcast guest
Pipeline welding community
Episode: Tyler Blanchard
Logan Ryan
Welder and musician prominent in the welding-to-music transition narrative
Episode: Logan Ryan
Andrew Nichols
Owner of Southern Leatherworks, specializing in custom welding hoods and gear
Southern Leatherworks
Episode: Andrew Nichols
Chad Simmons
Director of organizing for Local 798, third-generation pipeliner.
Local 798
Episode: Chad Simmons 798
AJ Spencer
Experienced pipeline worker from Southern Kentucky
Episode: Garth Looney & AJ Spencer

Host

Ty Linker
Host of the show, leading conversations with welders, operators, and management.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 107 ratings
  • Could be so good.

    Found the podcast because Travis Bird was on. Mr. Bird was a class act. Audio for host was hard to hear. I could hear the guest good. The next show auto played and the guest was Chris Whoabros. Terrible!! Sounded like a complete idiot. Sounded like Keanu Reeves from point break that had done drugs for way too long and couldn’t remember how to finish his thoughts. Ty, put some thought into putting guys like this on starting out. Guys like Bird are going to get you there. Go first class, don’t se... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Jake The Podcast Reviewer
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Great job with the podcast I listen too it all day and it was great to hear my dads name come up Shane Vance he is the reason I am a pipe welder not as a pipeliner but I am working on trying to get into it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bvance98
    United States2 years ago

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Episodes highlight real-world considerations for career growth in welding and pipeline trades.
Guests with strong field experience are frequently praised for practical insights and honesty.
Mixed reception to host presentation in some episodes, but guests consistently bring value.
Brand and episode quality appear to vary with guest lineup, affecting reception.
Audio quality is notable in some episodes, which can impact listening experience.

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#210
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#96
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Lazyfox Remotes
Q: What is one piece of advice you got early in your career that you would share with the younger generation?
Know when to keep quiet and listen; don't let ego block learning, and seek guidance from those on the ground who see things you might miss.
Andrew Nichols
Q: What advice do you have at this point in your career?
Focus on being flexible and confident as you navigate multiple roles.
Andrew Nichols
Q: What piece of advice would you give your younger self at the beginning of your career?
Don't be scared to ask questions, as it allows for faster learning and personal growth.

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What is Out on the R.O.W. about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A show centered on welding, pipeline work, and the road lifestyle, featuring blunt, frontline perspectives from welders, operators, and supervisors. Episodes cover career journeys, industry shifts, mentorship, and the economics of the trade, with frequent threads on gear, safety culture, multi-trade work, and the realities of life on the road. Notable angles include union dynamics, entrepreneurship within the welding space, and balancing work with family, travel, and personal priorities, all delivered in a straightforward, no-nonsense style. The mix of formal roles and traveling lifestyles provides practical insights for tradespeople, shop leaders, and operators considering mobility, business ventures, or career evolution.

A standout aspec... more

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Recent guests on Out on the R.O.W. include:

1. Taylor Badger
2. Colby Rich
3. Lavalea Rich
4. Floyd Baker
5. Tyler Blanchard
6. Logan Ryan
7. Andrew Nichols
8. Chad Simmons

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