Chasing The Hook, Ironworker stories & More

I got to talk with brother Dave Levy, An ironworker out of local 361, New York. Dave and I talk about how he got into Ironwork, a bit of Ironworkers 361 history and some of the jobs Dave worked on. Dave also talks about how he found himself at ground zero on 9/11. Dave spent over 800 hours helping clean up the destruction of the worst terrorist attack in American history. Enjoy.Support the Show.check us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast

I talked with Brother Chris Scott, known on Instagram as the Working Muscle. Chris and I talked about being unrepresented and how he can become apart of our UNION. Chris talks about all the trade he has done and what it takes to do those trades. I hope you enjoy.Support the Show.check us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcastShow sponsor is FieldScum Clothing. Please check out their instagram page @fieldscumclothing as well as there website fieldscum.com

On this weeks podcast I talked with Sister Minna Long, of Ironworkers local 29 about how she found herself becoming an ironworker. Minna is a leader and role model  for a lot of our sisters here in the PNW. Minna is a mom who has come through a lot to get where she is at and I absolutely loved talking with her because she is just full of positivity and energy. I hope you enjoy it as well.At Field Scum Clothing Co, we believe that blue collar workers are the backbone of our society. That's why we're proud to provide high-quality clothing that not only looks great, but is durable enough to withstand even the toughest jobs. We take pride in our brand and are dedicated to offering the best possible experience to our valued customers. Join us in celebrating the blue-collar way of life with Field Scum Clothing Co.FieldScum Clothing&nbsSupport the showcheck us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcastShow sponsor is FieldScum Clothing. Please check out their instagram page @fieldscumclothing as well as there website fieldscum.com

I got to talk with Brother Kevin Kubik, an Ironworker out of Ironworkers local 1, Chicago. Kevin and I talked about what an apprenticeship looks like in Chicago and what it means to be a UNION Ironworker in Chicago. Kevin talks about working on the towers of the John Hancock building, which is 1000' in the air. I absolutely loved this episode and I think you will to. Enjoy.Show sponsor is FieldScum Clothing, please check out them out on Instagram @fieldscum and their website fieldscum.comAt Field Scum Clothing Co, we believe that blue collar workers are the backbone of our society. That's why we're proud to provide high-quality clothing that not only looks great, but is durable enough to withstand even the toughest jobs. We take pride in our brand and are dedicated to offering the best possible experience to our valued customers. Join us in celebrating the blue-collar way of life with Field Scum Clothing Co.FieldScum Clothing&nbsFieldScum Clothing At Field Scum Clothing Co, we believe that blue collar workers are the backbone of our society.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showcheck us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcastShow sponsor is FieldScum Clothing. Please check out their instagram page @fieldscumclothing as well as there website fieldscum.com

Jesse and I talk about hanging Iron and how to keep your body in shape to connect for 8 plus hours a day. We also talk about mental heath and addiction in construction.  Support the showcheck us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast

Brothers and Sisters, on this episode I speak with Tom Owens, Who was a Project Manger and Project Engineer for the American Bridge company for 36 years, Tom started with them in 1960. We talk about Tom working on several projects such as, The New River gorge bridge in WV, the 2nd phase of the Chesapeake Bay bridge and the minute man missile sites in South Dakota and much much more. enjoyThe Entertainment District PodcastWelcome to The Entertainment District Podcast!

I got to talk with Alex, one of the funnest ironworkers on instagram. I talk with Alex on what Ironwork has done for him and using comedy to bring more awareness to the trades. Enjoy.The Great AntidoteAdam Smith said, "Science is the great antidote to the poison of enthusiasm and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showcheck us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast

I got to chat with Brother Justin Sullivan on this weeks podcast. We talked about what ironwork has taught him this far, booming out and being a social media star. enjoy.Support the showcheck us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast

I talk with brother Todd about how he found himself becoming an ironworker, as well as the jobs he worked on. We talk about what it means to be union and why you should be union. I had an amazing time, thanks again. Support the showcheck us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast

I spoke with brother Dan Allen better know as Twisty Tower Tower Crane. We dive into what the relationship is between the operators and the Ironworkers, what is to pay UNION dues and more. enjoy Support the showcheck us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast

I had another amazing conversation with Brother Rich Rowe out of Ironworkers local 63 in Chicago. On the 128th anniversary of the founding Ironworkers convention Rich tells about why there was a convention and what led up to it. We also talk about the Haymarket affair and the fight for an 8 hour day. I am truly grateful to brother Rich for sharing with us his vast knowledge of labor history. Enjoy.check us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast

I had an amazing conversation with Pops about his long career working iron out of local 25 in Detroit. Pops worked on the renaissance center , along with so many more projects. I hope you enjoy.check us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast

I had the pleasure of talking with brother Johnny Parker out Ironworkers local 5 Washington DC. Johnny talked about how he started non union and then found himself becoming organized. It was such a great conversation. Enjoy.

I talk with Brother Randy Bryce about his run for congress in Wisconsin against Paul Ryan. Randy is just one more example of the many opportunities that are possible.

I talk with Mike on what his organization is doing with in the labor movement space. Mike is super inspiring and the ULA network puts out so much great information on their instagram page. So please go check them out and Enjoy.

I got to talk with Brother Eric Costa BK # 1190896 out of local 397 Tampa Florida. Eric won the 1994 National Apprenticeship competition in Pittsburg, PA, Eric is also the 11 time column climbing champion at the Ironworker festival in Mackinaw City, MI. Eric will be at the festival in Aug 11-13. Enjoy.

On this episode I had an amazing conversation with Brother Albert Stalk jr or Eiffel AL, for climbing the Eiffel Tower on February 16, 1990,  without any safety equipment for a French documentary. Al gets into the stories behind the climb, as well as the REEBOK commercial he was in. This was a great conversation with a lot of great knowledge we all need to pick up on.

Brother Haap was indentured in Feb of 71, but his story on how he found himself doing Ironwork is a great story. Happ also get's into his experience in Vietnam. Thank you so much Haap for your time. This was a 2 day interview, on phone and in person, so the audio is noticeable. 

Info on the new season. This is a working progress. Thank you to everyone for the support, it is much appreciated. 

I talk with Brother Craig Carlson out of Local 86 Seattle Washington. Craig talks about his days hanging iron in Seattle, then eventually finding his way to becoming a Business Agent for local 86. Thank you so much Brother Craig.

I got to talk with Brother Rich who helped write the Ironworkers history book for the 100th birthday. Rich's understanding of the Ironworkers union history is second to none. We talk about the founding convention in Pittsburg, First General Organizer George Geary, Third General President Frank Buchanan and the L.A Times building explosion. I hope you enjoy.

On this weeks episode, I had the pleasure on having a conversation with Brother Leroy Worley BK# 672144 out of local 29. Brother Worley was a Business Agent for local 29 and then eventually became the General Secretary of the International. It was an awesome conversation, with lots of stories. Enjoy.

On this episode i talked with Brother John Peters BK# 622339. This was a great conversation. John got into the Ironworkers on Permit in 1952 and worked Iron for 40 years plus. John was the steward on most jobs he was on, because of his loyalty to our union and the preservation of our work, also John was a Boxer starting as a little kid, throughout adulthood. John is a great man and i'm so grateful for this opportunity. Enjoy.

On this episode John talks about his start as an elected member for local 29, how he and Brother Lyle Eller started the Ironworkers Credit Union, and then talks about the 1962 strike that shut down construction in the Northwest. There is a lot of history in this episodes hope you enjoy it.

On this episode you will hear from Brother John O'Halloran BK#206747.  This is a interview from 1995 that John did with the historical Society, On part 1 john talks about his start as an Ironworker and a few of his early jobs and the men he worked with. I hope you enjoy.

On this new season, I start with Brother John (DON) Sakrison BK# 717320. John is the first RODMEN on the podcast. John talks about his start as an Ironworker on the Astoria-Megler Bridge, through his travels as a young journeyman. Enjoy. 

Hello Brothers and Sister. On this episode i wanted to pay homage to Brother Travis Corbett of Ironworkers local 29 Portland, Oregon and Brother Andrew Yoder of Ironworkers local 86 Seattle, Washington on the third anniversary of the Seattle Tower Crane Collapse. I asked Brother Larry Jocko, a Local 86 member and Owner of Industry Erectors in Seattle WA to talk about the two Brothers we lost 3 years ago. Larry knew Travis and Yoder better than most, and i want him to give his thoughts and perspective on the type of men Travis and Yoder are. Also, Larry has a knowledge of Tower Cranes that most Ironworkers don't, so i wanted his thoughts and opinion on what he thinks happen that tragic afternoon.         Complacency is a term we all know, but most of us fail to correct the behavior. This tragedy is a lesson we should all keep close, and remember that it will kill us. These brothers paid with their life. Don't let it be in vain. BE SAFE  

I had an amazing conversation with Brother Don Vick SR. Don has had an iconic Ironworking career. Don spent most of that as a Connector,Foreman and Superintendent for American Bridge Company. He worked on Project such as The New River Gorge Bridge in West Virginia, The Standard Oil Building in Chicago and The Astoria-Megler Bridge. I had the best time doing this one, Enjoy.

I got to have an amazing conversation with Brother Don Zampa out Local 378. Don talked about his long career and what he was able to accomplish, Don also talked about his Grandfather Al Zampa, the famous Bridgemen who worked on many iconic bridges such as the Golden Gate Bridge among others in California and other places, Al was also in the famous Half Way To Hell Club, which Don tells stories about. I really enjoyed this conversation and i hope you do too. Enjoy and BE SAFE.

I sat down with Brother Bill Harrington BK# 688372 and talked about his days of being a Union Ironworker. Bill started and Completed his apprenticeship on the Astoria-Megler Bridge and worked several iconic jobs in the NW. Bill is one of the last true BRIDGEMEN. Enjoy.

I sat down with Brother Art at his home and let him tell the story of his Ironworking career. I loved talking with Art, and seeing his face light up when he talked about Hanging Iron.  Enjoy

I sat down with Brother Gene Twiss and we talked about his career as a Ironworker, from his early start in 1954 to his retirement in 1998. Enjoy

I sat down with Brother Terry Viertel out of Local 29 Portland,OR and had a conversation about his career as an Ironworker. Terry talked about his start as an Ironworker on the Iconic Astoria- Megler Bridge that crosses the Columbia River,  we also dive into other stories Terry has up until his retirement and other things involving Ironwork. I really enjoyed this conversation and hopefully you will too. BE SAFE

I sat down with Brother Lorenzo Jordan out of local 29 Portland, OR and he told me about his early days as an Ironworker. I had a great time talking with Lorenzo. Enjoy everyone.

I sat down and had a conversation with retired Ironworker Bill Holmes of Philadelphia PA local 401 and Local 29. We talked about his becoming an Ironworker to his last years as an apprenticeship instructor. I had a great time with this and hopefully you will also.