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WELD is the show that opens real doors in the welding world. From first arc to six-figure specialty work, host Beau Wigington talks with industry professionals as they share wins, mistakes, and the various pathways available in the welding industry. Whether you are in school or on the tools, guests will share practical steps, safety-first habits, and career plays to help you master the trade. MIG,... more

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Brook Laing started in the trades as a steam-fitter welder and eventually found her way into industry media, where she now helps tell the stories behind manufacturing and fabrication. In this episode, Brook shares how she got into the trades, why she... more

In this episode of the WELD Podcast, we sit down with Guy Seguin, program coordinator and welding professor at Algonquin College in Ottawa, Ontario, to talk about what it really takes to get good at stick welding. Guy shares the biggest mistakes begi... more

Kayla Vander Molen is a pressure welder, welding examiner, and senior instructor with the Boilermakers in Canada, and in this episode she breaks down what it really takes to build a career in one of the most demanding trades in welding.

If you’ve ev... more

The welding industry is changing fast, and if you want to keep up, it is not about learning one process anymore. In this episode of WELD, Beau Wigington takes a look inside the brand new CWB Group Center of Innovation in Milton, Canada, during its gr... more

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Recent Guests

Kayla Vander Molen
Pressure welder, welding examiner, and senior instructor with the Boilermakers
Boilermakers
Episode: The #1 Thing Holding Welders Back Isn’t Skill… It’s This
Trent Conrad
VP of Business Development at CWB Group
CWB Group
Episode: Welding Innovation Has A New Home
Beth Peck
Learning and Development Manager at CWB Group
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Episode: Welding Innovation Has A New Home
Ian Mehlenbacher
Red seal welder for Niagara Parks Commission
Niagara Parks Commission
Episode: More Than Just Handrails | Ian Mehlenbacher
Mohamad Amer
Owner of Amer Welding Solutions
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Episode: Aerospace Welding Is Really About This...
Chad Calamari
YouTube/Social personality featured for Mario Kart-inspired build
Cars and Cameras (partner)
Episode: If You Can Dream It, You Can Drive It | Mini Mayhem Event Spotlight
Tom Patsis
Trophy builder, season one winner of Metal Shop Masters (Netflix)
Trophy Builder
Episode: Turning Old Car Parts Into Cold Hard Art With Tom Patsis
Korissa Morgan
Welder, fabricator, and artist with a personal journey into welding
Episode: Gotta Start Somewhere: First Welding Job Stories
Austin Hargett
Guest from episode reference, early welding career insights
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Host

Beau Wigington
Host of the show; leads conversations with industry professionals about welding careers, techniques, and business paths.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings
  • Amazing

    Great show with lots of great content and guests from all over the industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    professor Hunter.
    United States4 years ago
  • So much to learn

    This podcast has helped me learn so much about different parts of the industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beauwigs
    United States4 years ago

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Great show with lots of great content and guests from all over the industry.
This podcast has helped me learn so much about different parts of the industry.

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#213
United States/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#198
Australia/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#55
Poland/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#217
Ireland/Business/Careers

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The #1 Thing Holding Welders Back Isn’t Skill… It’s This
Q: Do you want to introduce yourself to the audience and explain what you do?
Kayla introduces herself as a pressure welder by trade, a welding examiner and instructor with the Boilermakers, and a collaborator with the CWB for educational content, outlining her career path and current roles.
Turning Old Car Parts Into Cold Hard Art With Tom Patsis
Q: What form of welding do you typically use the most when putting stuff together?
Tom explains he mostly uses TIG welding for its detail and control, though he acknowledges MIG for certain frames and chrome moly components; overall he values TIG for precision and finish.
If You Can Dream It, You Can Drive It | Mini Mayhem Event Spotlight
Q: What is Mini Mayhem and why is it valuable to the welding community?
Mini Mayhem is a gathering where fabricators showcase home-built vehicles and test them in a community setting, demonstrating practical welding skills, problem-solving on the fly, and the fun, creative side of the trade that inspires others to build and learn.
You Don’t Need a Fancy Shop to Build Metal Sculptures That Sell
Q: If people want to find you, how can they reach you?
They can reach him on social media (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok) and via email.
You Don’t Need a Fancy Shop to Build Metal Sculptures That Sell
Q: What is your advice to someone in welding school who loves the art side but doesn't know where to start?
He encourages starting small, leveraging space and opportunities, and focusing on learning through hands-on practice rather than chasing perfect tools.

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Frequently Asked Questions About WELD

What is WELD about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on practical welding careers, hands-on fabrication, and real-world pathways from entry-level to advanced specialty work. Episodes cover hands-on techniques, safety habits, education and training routes, entrepreneurship, and community-driven maker culture. Guests range from shop owners and master fabricators to educators and artists, often sharing actionable tips, career pivots, and lessons learned along the way. A few episodes also weave brand partnerships and event coverage into conversations, highlighting how welding knowledge travels beyond the shop floor. The mix is well-suited for listeners seeking tangible skills, inspiration to pursue varied welding-related paths, and insights into building a sustainable career in ... more

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1. Kayla Vander Molen
2. Trent Conrad
3. Beth Peck
4. Ian Mehlenbacher
5. Mohamad Amer
6. Chad Calamari
7. Tom Patsis
8. Korissa Morgan

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