Podcasts about Weld

EJ Naegeli moved across the country for a welding job, and two years later she's building custom hot rods, race cars, and a whole new level of confidence.If you're a welder starting a new job, learning fabrication on the clock, or wondering whether taking a big career leap is worth it, this episode gives you a real look at what that growth actually feels like.In this episode, you'll learn:• How EJ handled the first month at Chuckles Garage while learning the tools, shop flow, and expectations of a professional custom car shop.• Why fabrication confidence takes time even when your welding skills are already solid.• What EJ learned about speed, fit-up, and efficiency when working on professional-level builds where time matters.• How custom engine swaps and race car projects force fabricators to problem-solve without a perfect template.• Why working on your own project car can build the confidence and reps you need to grow faster at work.EJ Naegeli is a metal fabricator and welder at Chuckles Garage in Northern California, where she works on custom hot rods, race cars, engine swaps, exhaust systems, chassis modifications, and one-off fabrication projects. Since her last appearance on WELD, she's grown from preparing for a big career move to building her own fabrication style inside a high-level custom shop. Her perspective is especially valuable for welders who are learning how to balance quality, speed, confidence, and pressure in a real shop environment.Sponsors:Save 20% on American Welding Program courses with code WELD20 at checkout at AmericanWeldingProgram.orgConnect with EJ Naegeli:Instagram: @ej_was_here YouTube: @ej_was_here Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ejnaegeli TikTok: @ej_was_here_Connect with Beau Wigington:Instagram: @beaudiditweldingDownload the WELD App:iOS: App Store Android: Google PlayIf this show has helped your welding career, leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts takes 30 seconds and helps other welders find it.#WeldingPodcast #WeldingCareer #WeldingJobs #WELD #TradeLife #WeldingLife #Fabrication #MetalFab #WomenWhoWeld #CustomCars

Mike had match results, Sam is a fanny pack man, and new patches? Tune in this week for some random shenanigans (did I spell that right? I dunno, I'm not Scottish) and fun!

In this episode, host Kyle Younker sits down with Liam Weld, Head of Data Centers at Meter, to explore how AI is reshaping the modern data center from the inside out. While data centers are often discussed in terms of land and power, Weld explains why networking has become one of the most critical—yet underappreciated—drivers of performance and cost in AI facilities.The conversation unpacks the shift from traditional north–south traffic to east–west traffic between GPUs, why AI clusters now function more like a single massive computer, and how latency, reliability, and cabling can directly impact model performance. Weld also details Meter's vertically integrated approach to networking, spanning hardware, software, installation, and operations, and how this enables automation and long-term efficiency. NPM is a leading data, intelligence & events company providing business development led coverage of the US & European power, storage & data center markets for the development, finance, M&A and corporate community.Download our mobile app.

Tom Patsis turns old license plates, flywheels, camshafts, rims, and swap meet finds into custom trophies with real racing history built into every piece.If you're a welder, fabricator, car builder, or creative maker trying to figure out how welding skills can lead to unique work, this episode shows what that process actually looks like.In this episode, you'll learn:• How to spot parts at a swap meet that can become strong, eye-catching trophy pieces• Why Tom looks for weight, balance, color, and story when choosing materials for a custom build• How to negotiate with vendors without breaking the budget on specialty parts• What to consider when joining different metals and choosing the right welding process• How Tom built a trophy business from fabrication skills he developed in the racing worldTom Patsis is a trophy builder, fabricator, and the Season 1 winner of Metal Shop Masters on Netflix. His work blends welding, racing history, found objects, and custom fabrication into trophies shipped to customers around the world. For WELD listeners, Tom's story is a reminder that welding skills can open doors far beyond a traditional shop job.Connect with Tom Patsis:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coldhardart/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/coldhardart Website: https://coldhardart.com/ Connect with Beau Wigington:Instagram: @beaudiditweldingDownload the WELD App:iOS: App Store https://foxly.link/m6jqqa Android: Google Play https://foxly.link/cYEXjL If you enjoyed this episode leave us a review to help us inspire more welders out there.#WeldingPodcast #trophybuild #fabrication #WELD #coldhardart

Steve Beres hosts The Underpowered Hour with Ike Goss, joined by Linus Tremaine and Jenna Fribley (with Liza Beres present), covering news and an event recap. They discuss Warn's updated 8274 winch now rated to 10,000 lbs, joking about special editions and waterproof claims, and mention a restored 1967 Fiat Ferves Ranger listed for $48,000. The main story is Pangolin 4x4's nine-day drive to the Mendo Recce gathering at Salmon Creek Ranch in Bodega Bay, including visits with Land Rover enthusiasts Terry Ann Wakeman and Tom Charters. At the event, their Series 1 “Cow” loses power and is found to have a head gasket blown between cylinders three and four; with help from friends, they attempt a field repair using fine copper wire and JB Weld, successfully get it running, and immediately test it on the trails while reacting to viral comments on Jenna's video and hoping to get MacGyver's Richard Dean Anderson to see it.00:00 Show intro and crew01:29 Warn  8274 gets beefier04:30 Waterproofing and service debate06:10 Fiat Ferves Ranger listing08:21 Heading to Mendo Recce09:18 Visiting Terry Ann Wakeman13:03 Tom Charters stop and Highway 117:52 Arriving at Salmon Creek Ranch19:43 Trail prep and tire chains21:26 80-inch loses power24:12 Field diagnosis head gasket26:14 Camp Breakdown Drama26:41 Diagnosing Blown Gasket28:47 Copper Wire Bodge Plan31:45 JB Weld Overnight Cure33:43 Morning Start And Misfire36:48 Trail Test And Recovery38:48 Jeremy Stories And Turkey40:07 Viral Reel And Merch Ideas43:54 Mean Comments Readback48:12 MacGyver Reaction Quest50:26 Wrap Up And Next TimeSteve Beres hosts The Underpowered Hour with Ike Goss, joined by Linus Tremaine and Jenna Fribley (with Liza Beres present), covering news and an event recap. They discuss Warn's updated 8274 winch now rated to 10,000 lbs, joking about special editions and waterproof claims, and mention a restored 1967 Fiat Ferves Ranger listed for $48,000. The main story is Pangolin 4x4's nine-day drive to the Mendo Recce gathering at Salmon Creek Ranch in Bodega Bay, including visits with Land Rover enthusiasts Terry Ann Wakeman and Tom Charters. At the event, their Series 1 “Cow” loses power and is found to have a head gasket blown between cylinders three and four; with help from friends, they attempt a field repair using fine copper wire and JB Weld, successfully get it running, and immediately test it on the trails while reacting to viral comments on Jenna's video and hoping to get MacGyver's Richard Dean Anderson to see it.00:00 Show intro and crew01:29 Warn  8274 gets beefier04:30 Waterproofing and service debate06:10 Fiat Ferves Ranger listing08:21 Heading to Mendo Recce09:18 Visiting Terry Ann Wakeman13:03 Tom Charters stop and Highway 117:52 Arriving at Salmon Creek Ranch19:43 Trail prep and tire chains21:26 80-inch loses power24:12 Field diagnosis head gasket26:14 Camp Breakdown Drama26:41 Diagnosing Blown Gasket28:47 Copper Wire Bodge Plan31:45 JB Weld Overnight Cure33:43 Morning Start And Misfire36:48 Trail Test And Recovery38:48 Jeremy Stories And Turkey40:07 Viral Reel And Merch Ideas43:54 Mean Comments Readback48:12 MacGyver Reaction Quest50:26 Wrap Up And Next Time

If you thought this show had a common theme you haven't been paying attention... or something. A little random mashuop tonight of 10mm (per the metric system it by rights should be 1cm), Recreator Blanks, and some good old fashioned SIG bashing!

This week's New to Lou Too spotlights the J-B Weld Instant Weld! A fast-setting, two-part epoxy adhesive designed for quick repairs on metal, wood, glass, ceramic, and most plastics. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.

Artspeak Radio, Wednesday, April 29, 9am -10am CST, 90.1fm KKFI Kansas City Community Radio, streaming live audio www.kkfi.org Producer/host Maria Vasquez Boyd welcomes Kansas City Art Institute students with Professor Kat Dison Nechlebová writer writer Blair Schulman. BLAIR SCHULMAN- On May 1, Midwest Agenda celebrates its fifth anniversary, marking five consecutive years of daily coverage dedicated to documenting contemporary art across the American Midwest. Founded in 2021 by critic, writer, and speaker Blair Schulman, Midwest Agenda is anindependent, free, and publicly accessible platform documenting regional cultural activity. Through artist features, exhibition announcements, critical commentary, and reporting, it amplifies artists and institutions often overlooked by national art media. Over five years, the project has documented thousands of exhibitions and events across twelve states, creating one of the most consistent public archives of Midwestern art. Midwest Agenda's coverage has tracked key developments impacting artists and communities, including shifts in public arts funding, debates around public art and civic space, the role of artificial intelligence in creative practice, political impact on the arts and the increasing influence of artist-led initiatives. Its social media platforms extend this work through direct, public-facing critiques of how current events shape artistic production and cultural conditions across the Midwest. The anniversary underscores several conclusions drawn from the archive: • Independent, decentralized media platforms are essential to documenting contemporary art ecosystems where visibility remains a barrier • Art in the Midwest is deeply connected to civic, political, and community life As Midwest Agenda enters its sixth year, it continues its commitment to daily publication and long-term documentation, reinforcing its role as both a news source and a living archive of the region's cultural landscape. Support Midwest Agenda with a tax-deductible donation through its fiscal sponsor, Blair Schulman Insta: midwestagenda TikTok: midwestagenda KCAI Sculpture Students- Inspiration for sculpture is everywhere. It can be informed from the rock on your hike, the smile of a stranger, or a song on your playlist. In KCAI's Sculpture School, you'll explore the conceptual, spatial, material, and processes that can bring your vision to life. In Sculpture, learn to transfer abstract ideas into materials and form. Weld, mold, cast, fabricate, or computer code your imagination into artwork. At the Sculpture School, students explore object-making, digital pieces, and installations. Discover sound and video, performance, kinetics, and multimedia art. Dive into collaborative, culturally diverse ventures and create community art projects. Work on both small and large-scale pieces in our outdoor foundry or the new digital lab. Make work that is relevant to contemporary issues and global art practice. Kansas City Art Institute is located at 4415 Warwick Blvd. KCMO www. kcai.edu

Jackson Williams is building large-scale steel sculptures with handmade bending tools, a MIG welder, and a small corner of a shared shop.If you're a welder thinking about getting into metal art, starting small, or building something original without buying a shop full of equipment, this episode will show you what actually matters.• Learn how Jackson builds full-size animal sculptures from half-inch round bar using mostly hand bending and simple jigs • See how he scales reference images on the floor to lay out a framework before skinning a sculpture with rod • Understand why shared shop space can be a smarter move than trying to outfit your own shop from scratch • Hear how posting his work online and saying yes to Fabtech helped create momentum and new opportunities • Take away Jackson's best advice for beginners: start small, play around, and fix anything that is not rightJackson Williams is a steel sculptor based in Asheville, building wildlife and figure sculptures from round bar with a style that emphasizes motion, anatomy, and flow. He developed his craft working alongside his father, sculptor Chris Williams, before carving out his own direction in steel rod sculpture. What makes his work stand out to WELD listeners is how much he's able to create with basic tools, strong fundamentals, and a clear artistic eye.Connect with Jackson Williams:Instagram: @williamssculpture https://www.instagram.com/williamssculpture/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/williamssculpture/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@williamssculpture Website: https://www.williamssculpture.com/ Connect with Beau Wigington:Instagram: @beaudiditweldingDownload the WELD App:iOS: WELD App on the App Store https://foxly.link/m6jqqa Android: WELD App on Google Play https://foxly.link/cYEXjL If this show has helped your career, leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts takes 30 seconds and helps other welders find it.

- Tesla Receives First FSD Approval in Europe - Nio CEO Says Adopting Common Specs Will Save Billions - Foreign Brands Gain Ground as China EV Subsidies Fade - VW Group Sales Slump Amid U.S. Tariff Challenges - Volvo U.S. Sales Plunge as Inventory Levels Rise - Chery Pursues European Production Through Partnerships - BYD Tests New Affordable Plug-In Hybrid Pickup Truck - Ford Uses AI for Real-Time Robot Weld Repairs - Cars.com Shares Jump Following Workforce Cost Cutting

- Tesla Receives First FSD Approval in Europe - Nio CEO Says Adopting Common Specs Will Save Billions - Foreign Brands Gain Ground as China EV Subsidies Fade - VW Group Sales Slump Amid U.S. Tariff Challenges - Volvo U.S. Sales Plunge as Inventory Levels Rise - Chery Pursues European Production Through Partnerships - BYD Tests New Affordable Plug-In Hybrid Pickup Truck - Ford Uses AI for Real-Time Robot Weld Repairs - Cars.com Shares Jump Following Workforce Cost Cutting

Not sure what to do with your one precious existence? Good news from the true-life adventures of Vibeke Saugestad: You don't have to pick one thing.   Best known as a power-pop singer-songwriter, Vibeke is also an accomplished literary translator, multi-instrumentalist, puppet-maker and ventriloquist.   "I don't stand still for long," she says in our interview.  Vibeke's music career started in the early 90s when she was the teenage frontwoman for Weld and other bands. She kept making music for the next 35 years in various groups ranging from the mellow, loungy Thinkerbell to her most recent combo, the hard-driving Vibeke Saugestad Band, featuring an all-star group of Beacon-based musicians. Another local project, The Wynotte Sisters, pairs Vibeke with Sara Milonovich and Daria Grace (both former Beaconites guests).  Outside of her music, Vibeke has built a career as a translator, creating Norwegian versions of English language books, including "Johnny Cash: The Life" by Robert Hillburn and Booker prize-winner "The Sellout" by Paul Beatty.   It doesn't stop there. During the pandemic, Vibeke took up ventriloquism and created Punguin, a conceited but adorable animal who spreads joy on Instagram at @the-punguin. (Penguin appears in this interview.) For more episodes and community updates, visit Beaconites.com or contact Zach at zach@beaconites.com. Photo credit: Ken Fox

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Different Ability® Podcast, Katey and her mom, Lynn, dive into Chapter 9 of Embracing Your Different Ability®. They explore how creativity, thinking outside the box, and hands-on experiences—like welding at a young age—helped Katey build confidence, overcome challenges, and develop her advocacy skills. Katey shares strategies for identifying strengths and areas for improvement, offers guidance for students and parents navigating learning differences, and emphasizes the importance of being more than your disability. This conversation inspires listeners to embrace creativity, hands-on learning, and self-advocacy to shape their own path.

Vom Låden und vom Leben Nummer 37 - Åldeisn (...wie immer zum hören und mitlesen oder lesen und mithören, ganz wie ihr wollt) Vom Låden und vom Leben (audiofile #37: Åldeisn) Servus ihr Liem dord draußn Heud mach ich genau dess, was ihr vo mir erwardn dud, wenn ich mei Halbjahresbeschdellung ferdich hab. Also ned ausschlieslich des, wassder vo mir erwardd dud. Also meggern. Eichndlich will ich euch verzähl, dass dess für mich alles immer mehr a fremde Weld wird. Also werbål, awer ehm ned blos. Desweechn fang ich edz amål mid denne Neolochismen a. Also als erschdes Beischbiel. Mei fränggischs Owerschdüble is desweeng in derre ledzdn Zeid ganz schö neis schwitzn komm. Awer eds, wos rum iss, kann ich mei neu erlerndes Wissn mid euch deil. Jede Menge neue Wörder habb ich glerrnd. Also echd, ich hald mich ja eichndlich für relladief elogwend. Mid an zimmlich grousn Wordschadz. Als ned blos im Fränggischn, ah im Hochdeutsch. Drodzdem hädd ich bald a Wörderbuch brauchd. Bis ich gschnalld hab, dass ich die meisdn vo denne Wörder eefach ausm angelsächsischn ableid kå. "Häit du Laff" bedeuded, dass zwä Leud sich eichndlich üwerhaubd ned möch du, awer die Hormönlie a annersch Drehbuch gschriem hamm. Des wird dann ah gern a weng "ssbeissie", also seggsuell aufglådn. Da gibbds sogår a "Ssbeiss Skala". Meisdns vo eins bis fünf. Und wenn des nacherd a fünf is, wirds schon ganz schö eggsblizzid. Früher hädd mer gsåchd bornograffisch und häddns unnerm Lådndisch verkäff müss. Heud isses "ssbeissie" und auf derre Schbieglbesdsellerlisdn druff. "Häit du Laff" kann a innerer "Forsd Broggsimmidie" vorkomm. Also wenn Leud unner Zwang beinanner sin. Früher hammer des geechn n Willn verheierd gnannd und dass dess scho alles gud werrn wirrd war des dumme Gschmarri vo derre Mudder, der wos früher genauso ganggn is, wo des also eichndlich hädd besser wiss müss. Gsåchd haddse dess aus sonerer Ård fadalisdischer Schigglichkeidshörichkeid. War a schönner Scheiß, wo mir in meiner Generazion eichndlich froh drüwer wårn, dassmer die Zeidn üwerwunne hamm. Heud isses irchndwie seggsie und anscheinend so was wie a verloggende Fandasie. Na ja, wie auch immer. Ich habs verschdanne. "Ennemies to Laffers" is üwrichns im Brinnzibb des gleiche. Also glebb ich. Meisdens is der Grund dafür, dass die Hormönli vo denne weiblichn Haubdkaraggdären durchenanner bring, irchnd so a Alfamännle, midn Körrber wie enner vonnen Dschibbndäils unnem Karraggder vonnem astreine Oaschloch. Der is dann zum Beischbiel a Verbrecher vo der Maffia, a richdich böser Feldherr vo denne Geechnern, wo des ganze Volgg vo der Heldin ausrodd woll, oder was wäss ich. Da schdehd nacherd noch immer dabei, dass die sich endscheid muss, zwischn dem Wohl und Wehe vo ihrm Volgg und ihrem Herzen. Ich glebb eher, dass des net so viel midn Herzn zum dun hadd, sonndern eher mid die unnerdrüggdn Hormönli. Awer ich bin ja blos a Kerl, der wo vo sowas kei Ahnung hab kå oder dörff. Awer es is nedd immer so bös. Ab und an isses a "kosie" also liebenswerd und innerer Wohlfühlwelld. Oder des ganze is enne "Romm Komm", also a rommandische Kommödie. "Grammbie x grammbie" oder "grammbie sannschein" is nacherd Gschmaggsach. Kann a "slou börn" sei, wenn die dess gemüdlich åhgeh lassn. Gibds dann ofd als "Hie folls försd", wenn der "Emm Emm Sie" also der männliche Haubdkaraggder sich scho längsd nei die Broddagonisdin verliebd hadd. Gibbds a als "Hie foll harrder", also nedd bloos zuerschd, sondern a noch heffdich, beziehungsweise heffdicher. Des nennd mer nacherd "obsessd", also sozmsåch besessen oder zumindessd bruddål fogussierd. Neben den grimminellen Oarschlöchern und feindlichen Desboodn gibbds awer a Hoggeischbieler, Feuerwehrleud, Subberstaars, oder a Leud ausm Hochådl, also "Roiels". Glebbds mer, es gibbd nix, wasses ned gibbd. Und kee ennzicher Verlåch, wo nedd sei Soddimend nei die Richdung verschobn hadd. Du liesd diese Begriffli also immer wieder und nach denne zwei Wochn indensiefer Beschäfdichung sin die nei mein Schbrachgebrauch üwergegangen. Was awer noch dazu komm dud, sind die Werbeschbrüchli. "Bewechende Übsilon A Sdorrie", also für junge Erwaxene. Wobei ich mich an derre Schdelle a fraach, wie jung die sein dürffn mid denne bornografischn Inhåldn und gleichzeidich, wie lang mer a junger Erwaxener iss? Dabei fallen denne Werbedexdern Deemen wie "Mendll Hells", "Embauermennd" als Werbeslougen ein. Also ich du mir da in dem Zusammenhang schwer. Was mir auf jedn Fall gloar is, is dass der fast schon putzig anmudende Versuch, einiger konserfadieferer Verlåche, dess ganze serjös zum verbagg, denne hibbn Formulierungen nedd schdaddhald kå. "Ssbeissie Enimies tu Laffers" is eefach vielsåchnder, wie "Zeitgenössische Liebesromane" und ich glebb, dass dess in a boar Jährli a kenner mehr verschdeh wird. Damidd lass ich dess mid denne Neologismen für heud a gud sei. Kommmer amål zur zugegebenermåsn obulendn Obdig. Awer dummerweise hald immer der selbe Schdiel. Nacherd is dess edz obdisch middlerweile ehrlich gsaachd a a Einheidsbrei. Wenns eeds Büchle in limidierder Ersdauflåche gibbd, (ich zidiere:) mid wunderschön geschdaldedem Farbschnidd, nacherd is dess hald a nix bsonderes mehr, sondern der gleiche Einheidsbrei, wie vor eddlichn Jåhr die Kabuzznmännli auf jedm Kawer, oder die Boris Waleio Klons in den Achzichern. Braggdisch is des für mich a enns vo denne Broblemmli. Wenn edz nämmlich a widder alles gleich ausseh dud und mid denne selbn Slougens beworrm wird, isses enorm schwierich irchndwas auszumsuch, was inderessand sei könnd. Im näxdn Jåhr simmer dann schlauer. Da schdelld sich nämmlich raus, bei wie vielen von denne Büchli, die "limidierde Ersdufflåche" immer noch ausglieferd wird. Dass edz viel als werdiches, gebundenes Buch erscheind, is ja schö. Im Geechndeil, war des scho immer mei Wunsch. Also bei Dobb Diddln. Dasses hald keinerlei Differnzierung geb dud, is des Brobleem. Heyne had zum Beischbiel a boar echd schönne Glassiger, wo edz a in derre Form rauskomm dun. Mischd die awer derård wild mid all den Diddln, die wo nacherd in denne Buchkaufhäusern zammgschdelld werrn, gwasi demadisch vereind, dassde goar nix mer bliggsd. Dabei dun die ihrn zugegebenermasn realisdidchn Marggdwerd eefach blos dadurch erziel, dass se hübsch ausschau dun, awer simbl gschdriggd sin. Dadurch dasse niedere Insdinggde befriedich dun und dabei awer bibliofiel genuch ausschaun, um salonfähich zum sein und gleichzeidich so ennen romandisch kidschich Datsch hamm, dasse als deggoradiefe Elemende für die Gefielde vo glenne Mädls oder nimmer ganz so glenne, awer jung gebliebene Mädels herhald könn. Awer bleib mer ersd amål noch bein Deema Schbråch. Genauer gsåchd, bei derre englischn Schbråch. Da habb ich zwar a scho ofd drüwer geredd und gschriem. Aber wieso muss alles immer englisch sei? "Wenn Scheddos darken se san", "Goldgressd Männer Drillodschi" oder "Fäidid Fixäischen"? Weils nacherd besser gling dud? A wenns deudsche Audorinnen sinn? Alle üwrichens Fängörls. Die üwrichens alle Katzen hamm du (oder im Nodfall a boar glenne Hünd. Tschiwawas zum Beischbiel) und alle gerne lange Schbaziergäng mach. Wennse kä Kadz hamm, nacherd wird weniggsdns a endschbrechnder Bseudonüm gewähld. "Kazi". A noch a schönnes Schdichword. Bseudonüm gibbds nämmlich a a boar drolliche. Meisdenz a english. Und immer schbrechend. Sozumsåch gehm die scho enn Vorgeschmagg off dess, was kommd. HC Dolores. Na ja, da wirds wohl Schmerz und Leid gebb. Mei romanische Gundbildung is nämmlich a ned schlechd. Dolor, doloris: der Schmerz. Die lebbd üwrichns miderre eeaachichn Kadz unnem Kordschi zamm, also demm Lieblingshund vo derre Gwien. Ach ja, was mer nedd vergess dürf. Alle mideinand sinn immer und ausschließlich Besdseller Audorinnen. Schbiegel, Niu Jork Daims und was wäss ich. Also zusädslich dazu, dasse Diggdogg Sensäischäischens sin. Und die Bücher sin nadürlich immer Schbidzndiddl. Wie soll des a anners sei, bei enner Schbiegl-Besdseller- Audorin aus Deudschland, Mid soemm draumhafdn Diddl wie "Rojäl Fäig"? A wemmer in genau dem Fall vielleichd doch üwern weng glangvolleren Bseudonüm nachdengg solld... Gehd ja. Zum Beischbiel Frau Scharlodde Robinson. Da is eichndlich scho gloar, was die schreim wird. Kim Stänli Robinson könnds Vorbild sei. Also Mars. Robinsonade. Also Ändi Wier. Marsianer. Sach ich doch. A gud gwähldes Bseudonüm machds gleich allen leichder, sich zurechd zum find. A denne Schbrüchliglobfer von der Werbedexdabdeilung: Dän Braun driffd auf Ändi Wier (sach ich doch!) Also verschded mich ned falsch, des Buch vo der Frau Robinson muss ned schlechd sein. Awer es schded hald im Kaddalooch zwischen Slou Bürn Liebesroman und Äkädemie Adels Schmonzedden. Da gehd mir eefach die Lusd ab, mich näher damid zum beschäfdichn. Kå scho gsei, dass des nacherd ungerechd is. Vielleichd a kindische Drodzaggzion, wo mir eichndlich zum dengg geb solld. Ob des nedd eefach an mir liech dud. Mei dübbische Kwerdreiberei. Ich sach blos "Siem Jåhr ned gerauchd und dann wieder ågfanggd, weil mir die Ård und Weise geechn n Schdrich gangen is. Gloar isses mir bewussd, dass des a dumme Drodzreagzion is. Und dass ich damid kä Signal send du. Als Märdürer. An solchn Bunggdn bin ich ned besser, wie die Aluhüd Leud. Dass des in der Endfase vo der Fussball We Emm zwanzichzehn wår. Nach dem Schbiel geechn Archendinien, wo mir die vier zu null weggebiddschd hamm un dass da dann jeder, wo a weng gern innerer Feierlaune is müd und verkaderd dähämm gebliem is. Wird ja ned so weid komm. Doch! Weil alle Schbassbremsn zur Urne gangn sinn. Herr Eibach Graddulazion Herr Frankenberger vo derre ÖDeBe! Herr Eibach! Alles Eiferer! Herr Eibach!!! Sie machen sich lächerlich und verspielen jeglichen Rest an Glaubwürdigkeit und Reputation! Na gud. Eichndlich wolld ich ja blos verglär, dass des bei mir so a Ård Reflex is. Ich wäss scho, dass des ned gechn mich gehd. Dass des Marggdschdraddegien wechn heudichm Kaufverhaldn sin.

In this special episode of Weld Wednesdays with AWS, recorded live at the Inspection Expo & Conference in Austin, Texas, Jason Becker sits down with longtime AWS volunteer and industry veteran Bill Komlos for an in-depth conversation on volunteering on AWS code committees. While most welders, inspectors, and fabricators rely on AWS codes every day, few understand how those standards are actually developed. Bill shares his journey from local AWS section involvement to national technical committees, explaining how volunteers from across the industry—inspectors, fabricators, engineers, and educators—collectively shape the codes that govern welding worldwide. This episode covers why committee participation is open to the public, how involvement can accelerate your career, and why real-world shop experience is essential to keeping codes practical, relevant, and safe. Jason and Bill also discuss mentorship, networking, the value of diverse perspectives, and why the next generation of welders and inspectors is critical to the future of AWS standards. If you've ever complained about a code requirement—or wondered how to get involved in shaping them—this episode is for you.   For more information on how you can get involved with the AWS Click Here

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In this episode of Bigfoot Society, firsthand witnesses from across North America finally share what they experienced — often in places Bigfoot researchers know all too well.From a violent nighttime incident at a remote Montana campground, to a massive figure crossing a road near Weld, Maine, to daylight activity along Highway 7 near Morton and Mineral, Washington, these encounters didn't happen in stories — they happened in real places.Listeners will hear accounts tied to the Appalachian Trail near Dudleytown, Connecticut, the forests of northern Minnesota, the White Mountains and Mogollon Rim of Arizona, ranch land in British Columbia, and even an Interstate 90 rest stop in Washington — locations where witnesses never expected to come face-to-face with something they couldn't explain.Hunters, campers, loggers, ranchers, and truck drivers describe moments of silence, fear, movement, and presence — sometimes lasting only seconds, sometimes stretching through the night.No theories pushed.No conclusions forced.Just firsthand testimony, shared carefully and honestly.Listen to the full episode — every voice matters, and the pattern only emerges when you hear them all.

In the first Weld Wednesdays with AWS episode of 2026, I'm sitting down with Dr. Josh Burgess, current President of the American Welding Society and Senior Program Manager for Metallurgical and Welding Engineering at the Tennessee Valley Authority. Dr. Burgess shares his path from welding in high school and competing at the national level to earning his bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in materials science and engineering. Along the way, AWS played a pivotal role—providing scholarships, networking opportunities, mentorship, and leadership development that shaped his career. This conversation covers: How AWS membership opens doors at every career stage The value of section involvement and industry networking Leadership development through volunteering Welding metallurgy, inspection, and failure analysis Workforce development and future career paths in welding Emerging technology like additive manufacturing and automation Whether you're a student, working welder, inspector, educator, or industry leader, this episode highlights why welding remains one of the most versatile and opportunity-rich trades available today.   For more on how you can get involved with the AWS Click Here

In this special 2025 recap episode of the WELD Podcast, host Beau Wigington is joined by Austin Hargett (Dr. Weldz) to look back on one of the biggest years yet for Weld.com.We break down some of our top performing videos of the year including Testing Viral Welding Hacks, Getting Dross Free Cuts with Plasma, and The Ultimate Guide to Weaving 7018. We also reflect on some of our favorite trips from 2025, from laser welding in Florida with Rex Alexandre, to visiting BZI in Utah, attending the Yeti Welding Competition, fly fishing out west, and asking Bo Jackson a question at Fabtech.We wrap things up with Maker Camp, where Dave took home Top Welder, and revisit some of our most memorable social media moments from the year. If you followed WELD in 2025, this episode ties it all together. If you are new, it is the perfect place to start.Key Topics DiscussedTesting viral welding hacks and what actually worksPlasma cutting tips for dross free cutsHow to properly weave 7018 stick electrodesLaser welding in Florida with Rex AlexandreVisiting BZI and attending the Yeti Welding CompetitionFabtech highlights and meeting Bo JacksonMaker Camp recap and Top Welder winnerViral welding social media moments from 2025Save 20% On Related American Welding Program Courses With WELD20Use code WELD20 at checkout for eligible courses - https://foxly.link/9T3dtcConnect with Austin HargettInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr.weldz/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-hargett-2545ba20a Email - Austinh@weld.comConnect with Beau WigingtonInstagram: @beaudiditwelding — https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington E-mail: beauw@weld.comDownload the WELD App: https://foxly.link/Qj0VEa

Northern Colorado is finally seeing real price movement. Inventory in Larimer and Weld is up 3.5x since 2022, and median prices in December are down 5% in Larimer and 2% in Weld. Buyers have leverage again, but our long-term supply challenges keep corrections mild. With rates holding in the mid-5s and spring season around the corner, we expect a balanced 2026.If you're curious about value or looking for an opportunity, reach out for a no-obligation consult....#greyrockrealty #fortcollinsrealestate #northerncolorado #realestateinvesting #housingmarket #nocorealestate #larimercounty #weldcounty #marketupdate #homevalues #housingdata #markettrends #coloradorealestate #inventorylevels #ratewatch #buyersmarket #homepricing #realestateadvice #mortgagerates #marketreport

In this episode of Weld Wednesday with AWS, I sit down with Andrew Brown, host of The Lost Art of Skilled Trades Podcast, live from FABTECH 2025 in Chicago. Andrew and I dig into the real numbers behind the Skilled Trades shortage — including the projected need for over 320,000 welders by 2029 and the retirement wave that could pull more than 157,000 welders out of the industry in the next decade. I share how I first discovered the workforce gap when I moved into teaching, and Andrew breaks down why so many companies are struggling to connect with Gen Z. We talk about wage issues, soft skills, entry-level expectations, and why companies can't just post an ad and expect welders to line up anymore. We also get into a topic that both of us feel strongly about: mentorship vs. gatekeeping. I talk openly about my own early struggles finding someone willing to teach me, and Andrew explains why passing knowledge down is critical if we want the next generation to succeed. We wrap up with a discussion on automation, co-bots, and why welders, pipefitters, ironworkers, and aerospace fabricators continue to be irreplaceable in a world that's becoming more digital every year. If you care about the future of the welding workforce, this is an important conversation.   To get involved with AWS click here   

The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what's happening in the welding industry. Subscribe, listen, and stay connected to the people who keep the world welded together.A welder's life rarely follows a blueprint is the common theme with today's guest, Elias Klein, owner of Klein Machine & Weld and Boot Hill Steel Co. Elias leads us down his path from pipe fitting, to motorcycles, self-taught machining, and growing an architectural steel business. It's a story about chasing skill, ignoring the noise, and turning curiosity into a resilient business that can handle shutdowns, slow pay, and even a brutal injury. Follow Elias:Website: www.kleinmfg.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kleinmachineandweld/Thank you to our Podcast Advertisers:Canada Welding Supply: https://canadaweldingsupply.ca/Josef Gases: https://josefgases.com/There is no better time to be a member! The CWB Association membership is new, improved, and focused on you. We offer a FREE membership with a full suite of benefits to build your career, stay informed, and support the Canadian welding industry.  https://www.cwbgroup.org/association/become-a-member What did you think about this episode? Send a text message to the show!

Jon Gray-Ginsberg is an unconventional candidate for governor in the Colorado Republican primary. He joins Sheriff Steve Reams (in for Dan) for the first segmetnt. Weld County Commissioner Scott James also checks in with the man (Reams) who may be joining him on the board of commissioners next year.

Steve Reams, Weld County Sheriff lays down the law filling in for Dan, interviewing two of the 20 announced Republican candidates for governor in Colorado - Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer (R-23) and Kelvin 'K-Man' Wimberly. 

In this episode, host Beau Wigington pulls together the most practical, hard-won business advice shared on WELD over the past three years—everything from getting your first customers and pricing your time, to choosing insurance, building a team, and using short-form video to keep orders flowing. Key Topics CoveredWhy reliability beats “stacking dimes” perfectionism for business growth (show up, do what you say)Budgeting and bootstrapping: paying down debt, selling online, and reinvesting in toolsSocial media that sells: consistent short-form posting, showing your face, and treating content as a productGetting legal and protected: LLCs, accountants, business banking, and choosing the right insurance brokerKnowing when to hire: escaping burnout, delegating office work, and building a small, capable teamCulture that retains welders: safe shops, good lighting, respect, and clear values people can rally aroundMobile welding startup basics: van setup, Google Ads, word of mouth, and keeping a “day-job safety net”Skill growth for beginners: daily reps, letting learning compound, and not chasing “perfect”Sales fundamentals: websites, clear branding, phone numbers on trucks, and simple prospecting habitsMemorable Quotes“You don't have to be the best welder on earth. Show up on time, do what you say, and be a person of your word.” — Anthony (Melton Metal Anthony)“If you're a maker on YouTube, the video is the product—not the project.” — John Malecki“We couldn't afford marketing—so we posted. Consistently.” — Jason & Miranda (Shass on Smoke)“File the LLC, hire a good accountant, and stop trying to do it all alone.” — Luke Labdie“Get decent insurance and learn the terms they want to hear—answer only what's asked.” — Kevin Johnson (JMW Fabrication)“If you want a world-class team, create the kind of place world-class people want to work.” — Matthew Nix (Nix Industrial)Save 20% On American Welding Program Courses Use code WELD20 - https://foxly.link/9T3dtcConnect With The GuestsAnthony James Full EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/kal9F3kNUXb Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/meltinmetalmobile/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHt5K7OkaBivUMvwn9W9ppw Website - https://meltinmetal.com/ Jason & Miranda Chiasson Full EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/LQanfTINUXb Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chiassonsmoke/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmthizFiUZOPJGHSDLQl4-A Website - https://www.chiassonsmoke.com/ John MaleckiFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/ZYAlnNONUXb Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/john_malecki/⁠ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@JohnMaleckiUnscrewed⁠  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@John_Malecki⁠ Website - ​​johnmalecki.com Luke LabdieFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/8mb48DwOUXb Instagram⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/aaweldfab/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@lukethewelder Website - https://aaweldfab.com/ Kevin JohnsonFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/E7z6nEdPUXb Welding Business Owners Podcast - https://www.weldingbusinessownerspodcast.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weldingbusinessownerspodcast/?hl=en Fabricator Olympics - https://www.fabricatorolympics.com/ Oliver Adamson Full EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/lFvs4LbQUXb Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citizen_build/?hl=en Website - https://citizenbuild.co/ Matthew Nix Full EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/OpFUQohQUXb Website - ⁠https://www.nixcompanies.com/⁠ Calvin GordonFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/eN8uN3kQUXb Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/arconewelding/ YouTube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ARCONEWELDINGWebsite - ⁠https://www.arc1welding.com/ Connect with Beau WigingtonInstagram: @beaudiditwelding — https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington E-mail: beauw@weld.com

In this bonus episode of Weld Wednesday w/ AWS I'm chatting with incoming president Dr. Josh Burgess. Dr. Burgess started his career as a welder in High School and had an unquenchable thirst for more knowledge which has lead him down an incredible path as the incoming AWS President.  For more information on how you can get involved click Here

In the first hour of today's show, Sheriff Steve Reams continues to fill in for Dan Caplis, and is joined by Captain Matt Turner to talk about Cpt. Turner's campaign to try and replace Reams.

Fabtech 2025 is almost here! Jason sits down with Matt Rubin, Managing Director of Sales and Expositions for AWS, to break down everything you need to know about the biggest welding and fabrication show of the year. From conference sessions and networking events to the all-new AWS podcast booth, this episode will help you plan your Fabtech experience. Welcome to another edition of Weld Wednesdays with AWS! In this episode, Jason is joined by Matt Rubin, Managing Director of Sales and Expositions for the American Welding Society, to talk all things Fabtech 2025 in Chicago, September 8–11. Matt shares insider details on what to expect this year, including: The AWS booth experience, complete with a brand-new podcast booth, bookstore discounts, and live micro-sessions. Educational opportunities, from AI workshops to stainless steel applications, laser welding, and PDH/CEU sessions for CWIs. Live welding competitions, raffles, and interactive experiences like the Careers in Welding trailer. Networking highlights such as RWMA Happy Hour, Arcs & Ales at FatPour Tap House, and Fabtech Industry Night. Exclusive membership specials and code discounts you won't want to miss. Whether you're an educator, student, business owner, or industry leader, Fabtech has something for everyone. Tune in to get the inside scoop and make the most of your time in Chicago!

In this episode of DriveTime, Chip Hanson, Chairman and CEO of J-B Weld Company, discusses the wide appeal of the company's line of J-B Weld adhesives. Hanson explains how the company is preparing to launch a new adhesives for professionals to meet growing demand and expand beyond the DIY market.

Welcome back to All One Song: A Neil Young Podcast. We're spending the summer talking to some great musicians and writers about their one favorite Neil Young song. Or at least one of their favorite songs. Last week, our guest was Steve Shelley of Sonic Youth — and of course, the conversation went deep into Steve's memories of Sonic Youth's tour with Neil and Crazy Horse in 1991, when both bands were bringing incredible waves of feedback to the masses across North America. An exciting time! For Neil, the tour resulted in a fairly traditional live album, the classic double-disc Weld. But that wasn't all. Inspired partly by what he heard Sonic Youth doing, Young also put together Arc, one of — if not the — most avant-garde pieces of music Young has ever created. Basically, it's a 35-minute noise collage consisting of the elongated and improvised endings of various songs that he and the Horse played in early 91. It's the sound of amplifiers pushed to their limits, of things falling apart in ragged, glorious fashion. It's an expressway to yr skull, as Sonic Youth put it. Here this week to examine the mysteries and magic of Arc is Ilyas Ahmed. The Portland, OR-based musician has been making consistently fascinating music for well over two decades now, whether all on his own or in close collaboration with fellow travelers like Grouper, Jefre Cantu-Ledesma, Golden Retriever, Dania Shihab and many more. He also serves as guitarist in Grails, an awesomely uncategorizable collective that just put out one of the 2025's best records — the appropriately named Miracle Music. No matter what Ilyas does, it's always infused with a sense of curiosity, adventure and imagination. Our conversation about Arc goes in a bunch of different directions — it's a rich text, as the academics like to say. So let's get into it … Looking for a digital music platform that feels more like a record shop? ⁠⁠⁠Qobuz⁠⁠⁠ is the high quality music streaming & download platform for music enthusiasts and audiophiles, offering unique editorial, exclusive artist interviews, expertly curated playlists, liner notes, and more. With Qobuz Club, subscribers can connect and share music discoveries with a community of fellow music lovers. And for those who like to own their music, the Qobuz Download Store lets you browse and download albums in Hi-Res and CD quality. Give ⁠⁠⁠Qobuz⁠⁠⁠ a try now with an extended 30-day free trial.

What do you get when you mix a DJ, a singer-songwriter, and a whole lot of Rebel spirit? Meet LP Giobbi and Sophie Hawley-Weld—two music lovers who became best friends, collaborators, and champions for women in music. Listen to hear how they got started, how they support each other, and why crying on stage is a power move.

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Today's poem is Little Grey Dreams by Angelina Weld Grimké. The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We'll be back soon with new episodes from a new host. This week, we're going back into the archive to revisit Ada Limón's time as host. Today's episode was originally released on November 9, 2021. In this episode, former host Ada Limón writes… “Today's meaningful poem by early 20th century poet Angelina Weld Grimké is a tribute to dreaming, the wishes we send into the world without an idea of what will become of them.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp

In the second hour of today's edition of the show, Steve Reams is joined by representative Will McBride and Greeley Stampede CEO Justin Watada.

In the first hour of today's edition of The Dan Caplis Show, Sheriff Steve Reams fills in for Dan Caplis and is joined by Dick Wadhams to react to the latest news and breakdown how it affects Coloradans.

In this episode, Beau Wigington chats with Jason Becker, former host of Weld.com and current owner of Underground Metalworks and Weld Works Training Center as well as host of the Arc Junkies Podcast. Jason shares expert insights and practical advice on successfully preparing for and passing welding certification tests, emphasizing critical techniques, common pitfalls, and essential tools for welders at all experience levels.Key Topics Covered:The importance of understanding and following hold points in welding testsCommon weld test failures and how to avoid themEssential preparation techniques for test platesRecommended specialty tools for welding testsDifferences between bend tests and x-ray testsHow to maintain your welding certificationsPractical advice for managing test anxiety and maintaining consistencyMemorable Quotes:"Prep is 80% of a successful weld.""Test day is not the day to add flare—weld like you do every day.""Practice until you can't get it wrong."Resources Mentioned:Underground Metalworks: Welding classes and booth rentals in Orlando, Florida https://underground-metalworks.com Weld Works Training Center: Accredited testing facility for welding certifications https://weldworkstestinglabs.com/ Weld Metals Online: Welding test practice kits https://weldmetalsonline.com Save 20% On Related American Welding Program Courses With WELD20Basic Inspection Concepts and Methods - https://foxly.link/tbRDjA Visual Inspection: Tools and Techniques - https://foxly.link/QMlJmd Weld Faults: Inspection and Causes - https://foxly.link/9T3dtc Guest's Content & Contact:Instagram: @arcjunkiespodcast https://www.instagram.com/arcjunkiespodcast/ @underground_metal_works https://www.instagram.com/underground_metal_works/ Websiteshttps://arcjunkies.com/https://www.underground-metalworks.com/ Connect with Beau Wigington:●  Instagram: @beaudiditwelding https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding/ ●  Email: beauw@weld.com●  WELD App: @beaudiditDownload the WELD App:●  https://foxly.link/Qj0VEa 

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Summary In this episode of Weld Wednesdays, Jason Becker and Daryl Peterson discuss the recent updates to the AWS D1.1 structural steel code, focusing on the changes from the 2020 to the 2025 edition. They explore various aspects of the code, including new definitions, clarifications, and the implications for welder certification and filler metal strength. The conversation also touches on design considerations and the differences between pre-qualified and qualified welding procedures, emphasizing the importance of understanding these updates for professionals in the welding industry. In this conversation, Daryl Peterson and Jason Becker delve into the intricacies of welding materials, techniques, and specifications. They discuss the importance of high strength materials, the impact of gas selection on welding quality, and the critical nature of preheat and interpass temperature control. The conversation also covers welding procedure specifications, visual inspection criteria, and the evolving standards in the welding industry. In this conversation, Jason Becker and Daryl Peterson discuss the updates and clarifications in the welding code, particularly focusing on the AWS D1.1 code. They delve into various aspects such as inspection techniques, non-destructive testing, weld discontinuities, and the importance of engaging in code committees to contribute to the industry. The discussion highlights the evolving standards and practices in welding, emphasizing the need for clarity and precision in welding procedures and inspections. For more information on the AWS Click Here To purchae the latest edition of the AWS D1.1 Codebook, Click Here 

THURSDAY HR 3 Monster Sports - Orlando City SC win! Florida Panthers win. Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Selma Hayek Russ's mom gets an EV. Ryan finally see's the trough that he's gonna get into. Deisi's creepy Mothers Day post.

In this episode of Weld Wednesdays with AWS, Jason Becker talks with global welding leader Steve Snyder about the expanding international footprint of AWS certification programs. From developing training infrastructure in Africa and Southeast Asia to launching new standards for robotic and thermoplastics welding, the conversation explores how welding certifications are transforming global workforce development. They also dive into key updates to the CRAW, CWE, and CWS programs, plus what QC47 means for ATFs worldwide. Whether you're a welding educator, ATF operator, or advocate for skilled trades, this episode offers real-world insights into the future of certification.            

From tariffs to immigration, the Department of Government Efficiency, and an avalanche of executive actions and policies, President Donald Trump's first 100 days have been a whirlwind.In a special episode of Purplish, recorded before a live audience at the Buell Public Media Center in Denver, two lawmakers — from different parties, different chambers and different capitols — share their perspectives and insights on this moment in American politics. CPR's Bente Birkeland and CPR's Caitlyn Kim interview U.S. Democratic Rep. Joe Neguse, who represents Colorado's 2nd Congressional District, and Republican state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, whose seat is in Weld and Larimer counties. They dive into the many ripple effects of Trump's first 100 days on Colorado, covering topics like federal funding cuts, trade policy, state's rights, Trump's immigration crackdown, and, of course, the country's rapidly evolving political climate.Purplish is produced by CPR News and the Capitol News Alliance, a collaboration between KUNC News, Colorado Public Radio, Rocky Mountain PBS, and The Colorado Sun, and shared with Rocky Mountain Community Radio and other news organizations across the state. Funding for the Alliance is provided in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.Purplish's producer is Stephanie Wolf. This episode was edited by Megan Verlee and sound designed and engineered by Shane Rumsey. Our theme music is by Brad Turner. Rocky Mountain PBS partnered on this episode and hosted the live event.

In this conversation, Jason and Dick Holdren discuss the current state of the welding industry, focusing on the importance of skills training, the challenges of legislative measures affecting welding standards, and the growing recognition of skilled trades. They explore various welding testing methods, the significance of workmanship samples, and the impact of automation on the workforce. The discussion also highlights the Freedom to Invest Act, which aims to allow savings for vocational training, and emphasizes the need for more welders in the industry as demand continues to rise. In this conversation, Jason and Richard discuss the increasing role of automation in the welding industry, the development of new certification programs, and the complexities of navigating ISO standards. They explore the importance of standardization in welding qualifications and share insights on future collaborations and advancements in the field.   For more information on how you can get involved w/ AWS click Here 

Summary In this conversation, Dr. Travis Jumper discusses the advancements in welding training technologies, particularly focusing on virtual and augmented reality systems. He shares insights from his research on the benefits of these technologies in reducing the learning curve for students, providing real-time feedback, and enhancing muscle memory. The discussion also covers the cost savings associated with implementing these systems in educational programs and explores various funding opportunities available for welding programs. In this conversation, Dr. Travis Jumper discusses the integration of augmented and virtual reality systems in welding education, emphasizing the importance of community support, funding, and collaborative approaches to enhance training. He highlights the return on investment for educational equipment, the cost savings associated with advanced technology, and the challenges faced in rural schools. The discussion also covers the advantages and disadvantages of using these systems, as well as practical advice for educators looking to implement such technologies in their programs. Join the AWS today Here     

THE COLORADO GOP IS ABOUT TO COMMIT SUICIDE FOR THE PARTY Word on the street is that Herr Dave Williams, called here Baghdad Bob by Dick Wadhams in a column, has the votes to opt out of the primary system in Colorado. He's kicked out anyone who dares to disagree with him (did you know Lauren Boebert is now a RINO?) on the Central Committee and just threw out a bunch of Weld voters who would have voted no on the stupid plan. This means we could face a situation where FOUR members of Congress, where President Trump barely has a majority, could NOT be chosen at the state assembly. They weren't last time, you remember Williams and his collection of morons endorsed a bunch of other losers, including Williams, who got his butt kicked. This means we could lose control of the House when Williams nominates himself, Ron Hanks, Janek Joshi and someone other than Lauren Boebert to run. I'm gonna get Dick on the show to discuss asap.

In this months episode of Weld Wenesdays with AWS, I sit down and talk with John Douglas, the  Associate Director of the Foundation at American Welding Society. In this episoed we discuss the many Grants and Scholarships AWS has to offer for Students, Schools, and Educators. The application process is simple. Click on the Foundation link below to apply now.     AWS Foundation                           https://weld.ng/gt2re2 AWS Scholarships                       https://weld.ng/bjyant AWS Grants                                    https://weld.ng/dry2zk Research Fellowships               https://weld.ng/5jev30 Student Resources                      https://weld.ng/e7c6ko Free Student Membership          https://weld.ng/78kn4j