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The Fabricator Podcast features conversations with the people who make things out of metal: fabricators, welders, shop owners, manufacturers, and artists. Hosted by The Fabricator Editor-in-Chief Dan Davis with rotating co-hosts, the show explores manufacturing, the skilled trades, and the culture surrounding them. Part of the FMA Podcast Network.

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Andrew Llewellyn has spent his career welding and managing some of North America's largest power, infrastructure, and nuclear construction projects.

In this episode of The Fabricator Podcast, the UA pipefitter, Red Seal welder, and Kiewit welding ma... more

Ted Redlarski, founder of Mississauga, Ontario-based Noram Enterprises, joins The Fabricator Podcast to discuss automation, entrepreneurship, and the leadership principles behind one of Canada's leading architectural metal fabrication companies. He e... more

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Ian Johnson has worn a lot of hats throughout his career: automotive technician, high school shop teacher, television host, and now founder of Big Tire Garage and Digital Lug.

In this episode of The Fabricator Podcast, he shares how storytelling, vi... more

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Milan Popik, owner of Metal Tronics in Mississauga, Ontario, joins The Fabricator Podcast to discuss transforming a family-run prototyping shop that started in his parents' basement 40-plus years ago into a highly automated metal fabrication business... more

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Recent Guests

Ted Redlarski
Owner/CEO, Noram Enterprises (architectural glazing and curtain wall specialist)
Noram Enterprises
Episode: Embracing automation and entrepreneurship in architectural fabrication
Ian Johnson
Owner of Big Tire Garage and founder of Digital Lug Content Media Agency
Big Tire Garage / Digital Lug Content Media Agency
Episode: Taking a fabrication business beyond the shop with Ian Johnson
Milan Popik
Owner of Metal Tronics, Mississauga, Ontario
Metal Tronics
Episode: Modernizing a family metal fabrication business with Milan Popik
Rob Coleman
Representative from Canadian Fabricating & Welding
Canadian Fabricating & Welding
Episode: Modernizing a family metal fabrication business with Milan Popik
Bolu Ojo
Founder of SparkDefy, PPE designer for welders with long hair
SparkDefy
Episode: Addressing welding safety gaps with Bolu Ojo of SparkDefy
David Groenjes
Metal artist based in Green Bay area, focuses on wildlife sculptures from recycled materials
Independent artist
Episode: Turning scrap metal into art and a business with David Groenjes
Jake LeGrand
Owner of LeGrand Metalworks, Missouri-based fabricator
LeGrand Metalworks
Episode: Collecting fabrication skills to grow a business with Jake LeGrand
Emme Hughes
Owner, EH Metalworks; 23-year-old shop owner from Enid, Oklahoma
EH Metalworks
Episode: Running a fabrication shop at 23 with Emme Hughes of EH Metal Works
Jon DeWys
Co-owner, DeWys Metal Solutions
DeWys Metal Solutions
Episode: Scaling a family-owned manufacturing business without losing control

Hosts

Dan Davis
Editor-in-Chief of The Fabricator and host, frequently guiding conversations with shop owners, fabricators, and industry leaders.
Lincoln Brunner
Co-host on multiple episodes, with a focus on engineering perspectives and large-scale fabrication insights.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • Difficult to hear

    Podcast Addict
    2
    David P
    a year ago
  • Good content

    Good show. Keep hp the good work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cant get a car or nickname
    United States3 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 States3 years ago
  • Keep it up!!!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1D33
    Canada4 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 States4 years ago

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Some critique lengthy openings but praise interview quality and editing.
The show is seen as a reliable source for fabricating and manufacturing perspectives.
Listeners praise practical insights from owners and operators.

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Taking a fabrication business beyond the shop with Ian Johnson
Q: If someone gave you a large budget, how would you pitch a new, high-reach project to a network?
I'd propose a tiered strategy starting with traditional linear TV to anchor broad reach, then expanding to YouTube with episodes available after, and using social channels to drive branding and direct product or sponsor integrations.
Taking a fabrication business beyond the shop with Ian Johnson
Q: What did you learn from your days of working with that TV production company, and how has that carried over to your digital content creation?
I learned essentially everything about video creation and the importance of structure—beginning, middle, and end—so even short how-to clips stay engaging; that discipline translates into how we plan multi-platform content today.
Turning scrap metal into art and a business with David Groenjes
Q: How did you get started in metal art and decide to go full time?
I began with a hobby in my two-car garage after college, built momentum through social media and galleries, and gradually moved to full-time as demand and commissions grew, scheduling transitions around family needs.
Running a fabrication shop at 23 with Emme Hughes of EH Metal Works
Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you got involved with metal fabricating.
Emme shares that she grew up around the shop with her grandfather, started her own business at 18 because of a family legacy in racing, and gradually built EH Metalworks while learning from mentors and navigating the early challenges of leadership and timing.
Organizing growth in a modern fab shop with Colin Cosgrove
Q: What were the key takeaways from Colin's experience at S&C that Laystrom can apply going forward?
Lean practices, structured career pathways, better visual management, and stronger safety culture were highlighted as transferable lessons that can be scaled and tailored to Laystrom to improve efficiency and workforce development.

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The show centers on metal fabrication, welding, shop ownership, and manufacturing, featuring guests who run shops, scale family businesses, or create art from metal. Episodes emphasize automation, lean operations, workforce development, and practical storytelling from hands-on pros who balance craft with business growth. Notable is a recurring focus on technology adoption—laser cutting, automation, ERP, and AI implications—paired with personal journeys, mentorship, and community building. This mix makes it valuable for fabricators, shop owners, suppliers, and brands seeking authentic manufacturing perspectives and actionable strategies.

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Recent guests on The Fabricator Podcast include:

1. Ted Redlarski
2. Ian Johnson
3. Milan Popik
4. Rob Coleman
5. Bolu Ojo
6. David Groenjes
7. Jake LeGrand
8. Emme Hughes

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