Arc Junkies is a Welding Podcast that is on a mission to help, educate and inspire the next generation of welders. Each week I talk to a new guest about their journey as a welder. Throughout the episodes, we cover different techniques, processes, variables, technical information and life lessons.
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This is a podcast about Union Ironworker stories, told by the old timers. The History of the Union Ironworker and their Traditions and what the future holds for our trade.
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We’re just a couple Ironworkers talking about the life as Ironworkers! Non union to union myths, and sharing stories and thoughts on different topics.
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Welcome to the Coal Podcast. I'm Nathan Brandt, the co-owner of Coal Ironworks. We're talking blacksmithing, fabrication, starting and growing a small business in the US! Let us know what you're looking to learn more about- [email protected]
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Master Fabricators and Custom Car Builders Tim Lajambe and Rob Mosser get together with Ufuoma Elvis from The Golden Drive to talk about all things cars, modifications, engines, body work, metal work, the industry and more. Trick Factory Customs is a premier fabrication and body shop located in Coquitlam, British Columbia, specializing in metal shaping, welding, paint and body, upholstery and fabrication. You can check out our Youtube channel here to watch our videos: https://www.youtube.com ...
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Brendan Ahern, Danny Gillis and Matt Fitz give the listeners their take on the world through the New England lens. Each week Brendan, Danny and Fitzy cover a new subject including Frauds, Conspiracy theories and Annoying People! All the while the boys give the Boston slant on each and every subject. The show is real....uncensored and here to stay! Join in and become a Corker!!
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America’s Work Force Union Podcast provides a clear and unfiltered voice for the working people of America. Radio veteran Ed “Flash” Ferenc leads the discussion with a focus on topics that include the impact of labor unions in America, workers’ rights, legislative actions and labor-management relations. Featured guests include various labor leaders, politicians, journalists and more. America’s Work Force Union Podcast provides updates and information from sources around the United States and ...
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On Tap is the podcast that celebrates the heart and soul of blue-collar working class culture. We'll be hosting some amazing folks from the blue-collar world and beyond. Listen in as we chat with industry legends, unsung heroes, and experts in their fields. Their stories, experiences, and insights will inspire and entertain you. Comedy is our secret sauce. Kody & Sam have a knack for turning everyday work stories into side-splitting anecdotes. Prepare for laughter, hilarious work-related mis ...
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GINSPIRED is a podcast where we talk about and celebrate everything about the wonderful juniper-laced spirit called GIN! There is SO much to talk about when it comes to gin – and we are going to dive into all of it in future episodes. I’ll be speaking to guests from around the world including gin and mixer experts, distilleries, gin fans, and bartenders. In every episode, my guests and I will be sharing what we're drinking as well as fun GINcident stories. I hope you will join me on this GIN ...
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Leading Safely™ | A HazTek Podcast is dedicated to engaging with our listeners through a diverse range of environmental, health, and safety topics. Podcast hosts Chris and Matt, team up to tackle hot safety topics, interview experts in the safety industry, answer listener questions, and highlight opportunities for those in the safety field. The podcast is designed for all types of safety professionals, as well as for anyone interested in learning about safety in a new and interesting way. Wh ...
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Charlie Falkner, Ironworkers Local 8 | Tom Buffenbarger
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48:34Charlie Falkner, Business Manager of Ironworkers Local 8 in Milwaukee, Wisc., joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the union's growth, upcoming events and industry challenges. Tom Buffenbarger, retired General President of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, joined the America's Work Force Union Po…
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Ironworks Speed & Kustom: Building Better Custom Cars Starts With This...
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2:22:37On this episode we discuss with Rodger Lee from Ironworks Speed & Kustom on the keys to Building Better Custom Cars. Email us at [email protected] for any questions, inquiries or sponsorship opportunities HPA Academy Discount Code: TRICK50 HPA Academy Affiliate links: Homepage: https://hpcdmy.co/tfc EFI Tuning: https://hpcdmy.co/tfc-efi Engine…
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State of the Arc #5 – Battery Welding in Rail, $44B Alaska Pipeline, Buyouts Over Builds, and Robots on the Jobsite
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16:41In this episode of State of the Arc, we’re covering four of the most talked-about developments shaping the welding and skilled trades world right now: Battery-powered flash-butt welding is here — and it’s already changing the rail industry. A proposed $44 billion LNG pipeline in Alaska could unlock thousands of welding jobs across 800 miles of rugg…
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Troy Swanson, CCCTU | Dr. Jessica Provines, Wichita State University, Suspenders4Hope
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56:56Troy Swanson, Legislative Chair for the Cook County College Teachers Union (CCCTU), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss Illinois Senate Bill 1693, the impact of proposed federal budget cuts on community colleges and the importance of Pell Grants and TRIO programs. Dr. Jessica Provines, Assistant Vice President for Wellness and …
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James Petrides, Mechanical Insulators LMCT | Sean Allen, Union Proud Warrior
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48:43Jim Petrides, senior mechanical insulation specialist for the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss a recent study in the Houston area, work opportunities for signatory contractors and the need for education in the industry. Sean Allen, President of the Internationa…
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371. Why Laser Welding Isn’t Just a Gimmick w/ Rex Alexandre
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1:22:11What’s up Arc Junkies, welcome back to the show! Joining me this week is Rex from the Handheld Laser Institute. In this episode, we demystify the tech that’s been flooding your feed—handheld laser welding. Rex breaks down what makes it revolutionary, the real differences between arc and laser, and why the barrier to entry is higher than most realiz…
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Sri Benson, American Legion | Richard Sherman, American Legion
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53:39Sri Benson, a policy analyst at the American Legion, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast this Memorial Day to share the story of his late wife Katie and her battle with mesothelioma due to burn pit exposure. He shared their challenges with the VA for service-related recognition and his advocacy for veterans' rights through legislative eff…
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John Lepley, USW | Dr. Mike McDonald and Brenda Thompson, Birdsong Hearing
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46:56Dr. Mike McDonald, Director of Audiology, and Brenda Thompson, Chief Operating Officer at Birdsong Hearing Benefits, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the impact of hearing loss on mental health, workplace performance and overall well-being. John Lepley, Director of Education for the United Steelworkers, joined the America's …
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State of the Arc #4 – Infrared Inspection, Laser-Hybrid Welding, Wage Growth & Gulf Coast Pipeline Expansion
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12:21In this episode of State of the Arc, I'm bringing you the top stories that matter: Infrared Welding Inspection: Exploring how thermal imaging is revolutionizing real-time weld quality control. Laser-Hybrid Welding: Combining laser precision with arc versatility for deeper, faster welds. Blue-Collar Wage Growth: Analyzing the 5–6% annual wage increa…
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Johnny Jones, AFGE | Champ Zavala, BMWED-IBT UPRF
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53:25Johnny Jones, Council Secretary/Treasurer of the American Federation of Government Employees TSA Council 100, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the Trump administration's efforts to privatize the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), its impact on workers' rights and potential consequences for public safety. Champ Zav…
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Chris Lalevee, IUOE | Manja Horner, BOOST
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58:32Chris Lalevee, Business Agent for International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825 and Director of the IUOE Peer Support Program, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss mental health awareness in the construction industry, his personal experience with mental health challenges, the importance of recognizing signs of crisis in c…
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Melissa Cropper, OFT | Illinois State Rep. Marcus C. Evans, District 33
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55:59Marcus C. Evans Jr., State Representative for Illinois' 33rd district and Chairman of the Labor Committee, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss public transit funding in Illinois, the need for enhanced safety measures and the power of collective action in demanding better public services. Melissa Cropper, President of the Ohio F…
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It's just the boys today...discussing the golf tournament and moreBy Brendan Ahern, Danny Gillis and Matthew Fitzmaurice
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Shaun Richman, SUNY Empire State University | Bryce Covert, The Nation
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56:51Shaun Richman, labor historian, professor and author, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his new book "We Always Had a Union: The Story of the New York Hotel Workers Union, 1912-1953." Bryce Covert, contributing writer at The Nation, appeared on the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her recent article that investig…
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370. Training the Next Generation w/ Austin Ross & Leo Martinez
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1:06:42In this weeks episode I'm chatting in person w/ Austin Ross and Leo Martinez. Austin stopped by the shop and we decided to chat about their travels on the pipeline and the classes they're offering right now. In this episode we chat about training welders, welding on the pipeline, machine rebuilds, and access to information in today's day and age. C…
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Jeff Stoffer, American Legion | Rich Fiesta, Alliance for Retired Americans
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52:42Jeff Stoffer, Director of Media and Communications for the American Legion, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the June edition of The American Legion Magazine, which includes stories about the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary, manufacturing's return to America and issues with VA claims processing. Rich Fiesta, Executive Director…
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State of the Arc #3: Exxon’s $8B Build, OSHA’s Crackdown, Welding School Pipelines & Ag Fab Jobs
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13:12In this week’s episode of State of the Arc, we dive into: ExxonMobil’s proposed $8.6B plastics plant in Texas and its potential impact on welding jobs. OSHA’s intensified enforcement on confined space violations and what it means for welders. The growing trend of welding schools partnering with industries to create direct job pipelines. The surge i…
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Doreen Greenwald, NTEU | Pat Gallagher, North Coast Area Labor Federation
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46:25Doreen Greenwald, President of the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the threats facing federal workers’ collective bargaining agreements, the impact of budget cuts on IRS operations and the importance of protecting federal employee data. Pat Gallagher, President of the North Coast Ar…
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Sonya Bohmann, CIAFSP | Greg Regan, TTD AFL-CIO
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50:19Sonya Bohmann, Executive Director of the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the organization's mission, available resources and the importance of destigmatizing mental health conversations in the workplace. Greg Regan, President of the Transportation Trades Department of t…
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Frank Mathews, CWA District 4 | David Spero, PASS
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51:08Frank Mathews, District 4 Administrative Director for the Communications Workers of America (CWA), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss threats to broadband equity, the push for fiber over satellite internet and proposed Medicaid cuts. David Spero, President of the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists, joined the America's W…
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Episode 163- Worst Purchases with Al from Bad Brain
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2:15:37Al from Bad Brain is back on the podcast discussing all the worst purchases from Jet Skis to designer beltsBy Brendan Ahern, Danny Gillis and Matthew Fitzmaurice
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Sarah Anderson, Director of the Global Economy Project at the Institute for Policy Studies, joined America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the disparities between executive and worker compensation, the intricacies of the U.S. tax system and possible reforms to create a more equitable economic landscape. Matt Biggs, President of the Internatio…
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369. Welding the Future: Automation, Innovation & Miller Electric
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1:36:11In this episode of Arc Junkies, I sit down with Sam Noland, Product Manager, and Kodi Welch, Market Segment Manager, from Miller Electric to talk all things innovation, welding automation, and the evolving demands of our trade. We cover Miller’s customer-back innovation strategy, how welding codes like AWS D1.1 and D1.2 are influencing machine deve…
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Paul Mueller Jr., ABOC | Jessica Martinez, National COSH
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59:21Paul Mueller Jr., Vice President of Commercial Lending at ABOC, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the intricacies of construction lending for unions, the importance of early lender involvement, the unique aspects of union construction lending and the steps in financing union construction projects. Jessica Martinez, Executive …
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State of the Arc #2: Welding in 2025 — Tariffs, Renewables, Certs & AI Inspection
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13:01In this episode of State of the Arc, we're diving into four major trends shaping the welding and fabrication world in 2025. 🔧 Topic 1: How rising tariffs are impacting steel, stainless, and aluminum prices — and what shops are doing to stay competitive 🌱 Topic 2: Why renewable energy projects are creating more welding demand than ever before 🧪 Topi…
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Pete Smith, Confyde | Andrew Strom, OnLabor Blog
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53:26Continuing our coverage of Mental Health Awareness Month, Pete Smith, founder of Confyde, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the platform’s development, its application in sports and business and the importance of confidential mental health support. Andrew Strom, a labor lawyer and OnLabor contributor, joined the America's Wor…
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Al Barraza, Director of Organizing for the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 14, joined America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss a campaign for worker safety at Sure Built Concrete Forms and Accessories. Dave Megenhardt, Executive Director of the United Labor Agency (ULA), joined the America's Work Force Union …
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Weld Wednesday w/ AWS Certifications Without Borders w/ Steve Snyder
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55:38In 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 weldi…
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Cal Beyer, SAFE Project | Tim Burga, Ohio AFL-CIO
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56:41Continuing our coverage of Mental Health Awareness Month, Cal Beyer, Senior Director of Safe Workplaces for the Stop the Addiction Fatality Epidemic (SAFE) Project, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the intersection of substance abuse, mental health and suicide prevention in the construction industry. Tim Burga, President of …
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Quality Erections: The Uncensored Story of Sherman Buildings
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50:36Send us a text Quality erections aren't just what Sherman Buildings creates—they're the foundation of a marketing strategy that's transformed rural construction since 1976. In this conversation with CEO Steve Kelling, we discover why authenticity might be the most powerful business tool you're not fully utilizing. Behind those eyebrow-raising billb…
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Episode 162- We've got BEEF with Andy Ferg
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1:33:49The beef czar comes back to the bar, the boys argue, they laugh....Danny is measuredBy Brendan Ahern, Danny Gillis and Matthew Fitzmaurice
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Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas | Ed. Bartlett Jr., Bartlett Maritime Corporation
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1:03:13Continuing our Mental Health Awareness Month coverage, Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas, clinical psychologist and mental health advocate, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the importance of changing workplace culture, applying safety principles to mental health and a preview of 2026’s annual mental health summit. Capt. Ed Bartlett J…
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368. Rebuilding Welding Education w/ Nick Mcmillen and Ziad Bedran
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1:48:18In this episode, I’m joined by Nick Mcmillen and Ziad Bedran, co-founders of OWETEC Services, a welding education and consulting company that’s rewriting the rules. We explore their unique paths from shipyards and engineering offices to launching a training center focused on orbital welding and high-purity applications. Nick and Ziad share their bo…
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Dorsey Hager, C/COBCTC | Fred Redmond, AFL-CIO
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53:08Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss recent economic challenges, ongoing projects and outreach efforts in the Central Ohio construction industry. Fred Redmond, Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL-CIO, joined the America'…
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CWM Summit Panel featuring Alanna Marklund, Ben Bradshaw, Mike Hazard, James Pursell and Pete Ielmini
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1:11:13The America’s Work Force Union Podcast proudly sponsored a panel discussion held earlier this year at the Fourth Annual Construction Working Minds Summit in Dallas. The summit's purpose is to support mental health awareness in the building trades. To kick off Mental Health Awareness Month, today’s show features discussions from that panel, called H…
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State of the Arc #1: Robotic Welding Certs, Welder Shortage Reality, and D1.1 2025 Updates
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9:44Welcome to the very first bonus episode of State of the Arc, powered by Arc Junkies! This is your fast, no-fluff update on what's happening right now across the welding and fabrication world. In today’s episode: 🔥 Big push for Certified Robotic Arc Welding certifications 🔥 Why the skilled welder shortage is still hammering small and mid-sized shops…
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Robert Peters, Illinois State Senator | Greg Regan, TTD
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54:17Illinois State Sen. Robert Peters joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about his journey into politics, Illinois' pro-worker legislation and efforts to prepare Illinois residents for careers in the trades. Greg Regan, President of the Transportation Trades Department of the AFL-CIO, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to …
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Jalen Alexander, President of the Social Policy Workers United — affiliated with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 57 — joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the impact of federal funding reductions on nonprofit workers and the importance of union solidarity during layoffs. Tom Buffenbarg…
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Under the Hood with Rick Stolp: 27 Years of Auto Shop Wisdom
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44:40Send us a text What does it take to keep a small-town auto mechanic shop thriving for nearly three decades? Rick Stolp of Rick's Auto in Pine City pulls back the curtain on 27 years of grease, grit, and community connection in this candid conversation about the changing landscape of automotive repair. When Rick opened his shop in 1997, Google wasn'…
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Marc Fitz joins the show and the boys draft the most impactful movie deathsBy Brendan Ahern, Danny Gillis and Matthew Fitzmaurice
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