oining me this week is Patrick Tozzi. Patrick is a Navy SEAL, a skilled metal fabricator, an imaginative artist, and a custom bike builder. In this episode, we're diving into Patrick's journey—from his intense experiences in the Navy SEAL Teams to managing a custom bike shop while on active duty. We also discuss the importance of mental and physical fitness and explore the amazing charity work he does for several veteran non-profits.

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In this episode I’m talking with Bryn Otto from the @ironinsightpod about his journey from learning to weld in high school to working as a contractor welding for the Department of Defense.

In this episode we discuss successes and failures, some of the things in school that are really paying off, and some of the things he wished he’d learned in school.

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Joining me today is John Posson from possonwelding on Instagram. John is a Marine Corps Veteran, Boilermaker, pipefitter, welder and creator of grip Strength Gym Equipment. In this episode we discuss John’s time in the Marines and how he got into welding after his military service. We also discuss his passion for designing and fabricating different pieces of equipment to improve grip strength.

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Joining me today on location at Underground Metal Works is Kegan Dale all the way from Flemingsburg Kentucky. Kegan is a pipe welder who trained at KWI and now travels the country welding pipe and riding dirt bikes. In this episode we chat about the opportunities the welding industry has to offer, some of the pathways you can take, how having the proper attitude can carry you a long way and how your financial decisions in like can make or break you.

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This week’s guest is Jesse Perrone. Jesse has a pretty diverse background in welding to include structural steel ironwork, plumbing and pipefitting, and he’s also a CWI. He started his journey in a fab shop and worked his way into the ironworkers but later got in to pipe welding to increase his earning potential.

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Joining me this week is Jesse McCullum and Mark Winchester. In this episode we discuss some of the differences between 4043 and 5356, different methods for teaching welding, waveforms on the Typhoon system. We also have a great discussion about Laser welding.

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In this conversation, Jason and Gerald discuss their introduction to welding and their experiences in the industry. They talk about the importance of sharing knowledge and nurturing the interest of young welders. They also touch on the challenges and rewards of teaching welding and the constant learning and progression in the field. Overall, the conversation highlights the passion and dedication required to succeed in welding. In this conversation, Gerald Austin and Jason discuss the importance of networking and sharing knowledge among welding instructors. They emphasize the value of learning from each other's experiences and finding new ways to teach welding skills. They also talk about the challenges of teaching welding, such as addressing different learning styles and focusing on practical skills versus fabrication. Gerald shares his passion for teaching and his desire to continue sharing his knowledge even after retiring as an instructor. They also discuss the importance of practical skills in welding and the unique challenges and rewards of the trade.

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In this weeks episode I am chatting with Shaun Graham @thedrivenweldor about his experiences in the scenic industry. This is an area of welding many don’t know about. But if you’ve ever been to a theme park, amusement park, museum, a special event or watched a movie, the scenic industry has helped bring it to life.

In this episode, Shaun and I chat about how he got involved with the scenic industry, some of the tools and equipment he uses to bring these creations to life and some of the cool project he’s been involved with.

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