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The Fabricator Podcast brings you conversations with people who make things out of metal. We speak with manufacturing leaders, metal fabricators, welders, job shop owners, small business entrepreneurs, artists, marketers, educators, and more. Host Dan Davis, Editor-in-Chief of The Fabricator, and a rotating co-hosts also go beyond discussing just manufacturing and the skilled trades, and chats abo... more

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Welding engineer and instructor Marvin Herrera joins us on The Fabricator Podcast to talk about his interesting and non-traditional career path to welding, his work with Chicago-based manufacturer Freedman Seating Company, teaching at Triton College,... more

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In this episode, we dive into the story of Motobilt with Dan DuBose and Hunter DuBose. Founded in 2012 by Dan, who began fabricating parts out of necessity when he couldn’t find what he needed. Since then, Alabama-based Motobilt has grown into a popu... more

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Rae Ripple returns to The Fabricator Podcast with updates on her life, metal art, and wild adventures.

She shares stories about her move from Texas to Tennessee, major projects with Hypertherm, Northern Tool, Lincoln Electric, Harley-Davidson, North... more

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In this episode, James Geier, founder of Chicago-based 555 International, shares how the business has evolved into a design-driven fabrication business known for delivering immersive, high-impact brand environments all across the country.

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Recent Guests

Kirk McCauley
Owner of American Engineering and Metalworking
American Engineering and Metalworking
Episode: Inside a forward-thinking fabrication business with Kirk McCauley
Hector Ortega
Artist and sculptor specializing in metal and jewelry.
Ortega Sculptures
Episode: Finding deeper meaning in metalworking and art with Hector Ortega
Lucy Minturn
Co-founder of FosterWorks, previously in banking and has a passion for metal fabrication.
FosterWorks
Episode: Fostering a new path: How two entrepreneurs revamped a metal fab shop
Liz Kloster
Co-founder and CFO of FosterWorks, with a background in accounting and a focus on business management.
FosterWorks
Episode: Fostering a new path: How two entrepreneurs revamped a metal fab shop
Mike McCarthy
Custom manufacturer and fabricator of architectural specialty elements
Design Communications Ltd. (DCL)
Episode: Engineering creative fabrication projects with Mike McCarthy of DCL
Jo Mackiewicz
Professor in the English Department at Iowa State University and a practicing welder.
Iowa State University
Episode: Learning and mentorship in welding with professor Jo Mackiewicz
Mike Finnegan
Long-time host of Motor Trend's Roadkill series and content creator on YouTube.
Finnegan's Garage
Episode: Racing, wrenching, and welding with Mike Finnegan at PRI Show
Tom Patsis
Creator of unique trophies and known for his work with Cold Hard Art.
Cold Hard Art
Episode: Racing, wrenching, and welding with Mike Finnegan at PRI Show
Paxton Shantz
Representative of Beckhoff, involved in automation technology.
Beckhoff Automation
Episode: Streamlining automation processes in water jet cutting with Jet Edge

Host

Dan Davis
Host of insightful discussions centered on metal fabrication and manufacturing topics, often featuring a range of experts and industry leaders. Dan Davis is known for his engaging interviewing style and his ability to draw out valuable insights from guests.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Difficult to hear

    Podcast Addict
    2
    David P
    4 months ago
  • Good content

    Good show. Keep hp the good work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cant get a car or nickname
    United States2 years ago
  • Good interviews

    Guests are good to hear from. Cut the stuff out in the first few minutes of each podcast. Pointless conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    @c_w_crawford
    United States2 years ago
  • Keep it up!!!

    I would like to hear an interview with the OG Jody Collier and Overkillracingandchassis.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1D33
    Canada3 years ago
  • Many people call it the most FAB podcast!

    It’s hard to describe the metal fabricating industry and its constituents in a few words. The Fabricator’s Podcast proves that with each episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Frostygiant
    United States3 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Overall, the podcast is well-regarded for its informative and entertaining take on the fabrication industry, appealing to both professionals and enthusiasts.
There are some suggestions for improving content structure, particularly regarding introductory segments. Suggestions have been made to streamline the discussions for better engagement.
Listeners appreciate the diverse range of guests and topics covered, finding the conversations insightful and engaging.

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Engineering creative fabrication projects with Mike McCarthy of DCL
Q: What is the role of art in engineering according to McCarthy?
He explains that art introduces a different way of thinking about projects, which is essential not only to his business but also to the wider field of fabricating.
Engineering creative fabrication projects with Mike McCarthy of DCL
Q: How did you get involved with this type of line of work?
Mike McCarthy shares his journey from being an art kid who liked to draw comic books to double majoring in art and mechanical engineering, leading to his role at DCL, where he combines creativity and technical skills.
Racing, wrenching, and welding with Mike Finnegan at PRI Show
Q: What stood out during your career up to this point as either crazy or memorable things you've seen?
I woke up one day and was curious if we could leaf blower supercharge a car and ended up breaking a land speed record with that concept.
Racing, wrenching, and welding with Mike Finnegan at PRI Show
Q: Can you give people who may not know, particularly our Fabricator audience, maybe who are not as much full-time in the racing, how do you get involved with what you're doing, or what you've done and what you're doing now?
I grew up loving cars, thanks to television and started getting a job bagging groceries to get my first car. Eventually discovered my passion for writing and got a job at a magazine, which helped me learn fabrication and welding.
Finding deeper meaning in metalworking and art with Hector Ortega
Q: What have you learned about doing commissions?
He does commissions occasionally, but primarily works on personal projects. Sustainability in art involves producing continually and diversifying his creative endeavors.

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1. Kirk McCauley
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3. Lucy Minturn
4. Liz Kloster
5. Mike McCarthy
6. Jo Mackiewicz
7. Mike Finnegan
8. Tom Patsis

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