The Ironworker Podcast
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.
Episodes
31 episodes
CASH MONEY IN HAND IS BETTER SPENT IN A SAVINGS ACCOUNT.
WE HAVE A GREAT CHAT WITH TERRI FROM THE IRONWORKERS CREDIT UNION AND SHE GIVES US A GREAT EXAMPLE OF THE ADVICE THAT THEY CAN HELP US ALL HAVE I HOPE THAT THIS HELPS ALL IRONWORKERS GET ON TOP OF THIER FINANCES AND START MAKING THE RIGHT DECIS...
IF IT IS TO BE ITS UP TO ME
I DID THIS ONE SOLO THIS TIME, AND WHAT A PLEASURE I HAD! WE HAD A GREAT CONVERSATION WITH MINNA LONG OUT OF LOCAL 29 SHE IS A GREAT HAND AND AN EVEN BETTER PERSON, SHE TRULY GETS THE "SIBLING-SHIP" THAT THIS TRADE GIVES US AND IS DEFINITELY IN...
BLUE COLLAR DAD
THIS EPISODE WE GDT TO TALK WITH. BROCK BOWMAN (BLUE COLLAR DAD) HE SHARES HIS STORY HOW HE GOT STARTED TO WHERE HE IS NOW, WITH EVERY THING IN BETWEEN. WE HOPE YOU LIKE IT AS MUCH AS WE DID.
QUIT LICKING THE DAMN STOVE....... JOE
WELCOME BACK GUYS AND GALS, THIS IS A LITTLE OFF THE WALL PODCAST LOTS OF STORIES ANOTHER ONE ABOUT THE RECENT APPRENTICSHIP COMPETITION AND WE LEARN ALOT MORE ABOUT HOW THE COMPETITION WENT. THANKS FOR LISTENING AND WE HOPE YOU CAN GET A KICK ...
NO ONE EVER LISTENS TO CHILIE
HEY GUYS WE HAVE THE OPORTUNITY TO SIT DOWN AND GET IN DEEP WITH RICK JOHNSON FORMER APPR COORDINATOR FOR 27 AND FORMEER PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT AS WELL. RICK IS A WEATLH OF KNOWLEDGE TO HISTORY AND INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT WHERE WE AREE HO...
COME ON LITTLE SISTER GET OVER HERE
Welcome back, iron Podcast. We got a great one today talking with Dylan Boyd out local 7 32 organized member and heard great things about the kid and he's got a great story to tell.Spent some time on the non union side and he has ...
SOMEONE ALWAYS NEEDS YOU ! AND WE ALL NEED SOMEONE !
HEY EVERYONE THIS IS A LITTLE EPISODE WE PUT TOGETHER JUST AS A BULLSHIT SESSION WE TALK ABOUT SOME OF OUR PASTS WE TALK ABOUT ADDICTIONS. AND WE TALK ABOUT SOME OF THE COOL BUILDINGS WE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE BEEN APART OF. LEAVE US A...
WE'RE GUNNA RECOVER OUTLOUD SO OTHERS DONT SUFFER IN SILENCE
WE SPEAK IN THIS ONE ABOUT NORMALIZING A TOUGH TOPIC. BROTHERS AND SISTERS WE NEED TO REALIZE THAT ADDICTION IS RAMPANT THROUGH THE TRADES AND BILLY AND LOCAL 7 ARE DOING EVERYTHING THEY CAN TO HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE. IF YOUR STRUGGLING AND LOO...
IS THIS WHAT YOU EXPECTED?
We had the great opportunity to speak with a good hand and even better brother Ironworker Gino is a great conversation we had we enjoyed this episode and thanks for listening. and getting this
FIRST PERIOD JOURNEYMAN
IN THIS EPSODE WE PEAK WITH ANTHONY IVALDI OUT OF 377 AND LET ME TELL YOU THIS MAN IS EXCITING TO TALK WITH HE SHARES THE PASSION FOR THIS TRADE THAT WE ALL CAN REMEMBER AND SHOULD STRIVE TO EMULATE. BROTHERS AND SISTERS ANTHONY IS THE REAL DEA...
Life on both sides of the column UNION & NON UNION.
Buckett and Tanner talk about the struggles of union vs non union and the differences between the two. We share common issues, and also our thoughts as to why both sides are equally as appealing to some and not to others.
Shortening the learning curve to benefit the future of our trade.
We talk about the value of apprentices and the necessity they have and play in the future. We also talk about how we can better train and listen and learn from them as well as journeyman. Let us know what you think on Instagram page th...
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER, BUT SOLIDARITY IS STRENGTH
Today we talk about how to organize! The benefits of getting in earlier rather than later, and we also talk about different opportunities that are available to different levels those at entry level , those with years experience and those ...
Finding your VOICE and daring to MAKE A CHANGE.
Les Pearson, Organizer, CWI, and instructor at Local 732 shares his time with THE IRONWORKER PODCAST as we talk about the past, the present, and the future, of Labor movements, and the men, and women throughout the country standing up, raising ...
BEATER IN ONE HAND SPUD IN THE OTHER
In this episode we listen to how Kevin got the itch and desire to become an IRONWORKER at a very young age working with his dad. He shares his thoughts on the memories he has and how being a UNION IRONWORKER has benefitted his life and the live...
A PHOTO IS A MOMENT CAPTURED IN TIME, THAT WE CHERISH FOR A LIFETIME!
Tara steps out from behind the camera lens to share with us her true love and passion for this trade. Following in her fathers and brothers footsteps, she makes her own path through the iron pile, capturing those special moments that otherwise ...
YESTERDAY IS LOST, TODAY IS HERE, & WERE ALL CHASING TOMORROW!!!
In this episode Tanner, Kevin, and I tear into wages and benefits. We give a through breakdown and explanation of the comparison through our eyes. This episode is full of info that hopefully inspires listeners to seek more information and bette...
SHARING OUR KNOWLEDGE GETS US (ALL) TO A SAFER FUTURE!
In this episode we chat with Chantz Payne owner of the YouTube Chanel Chantz Fabz as we listen to Chantz tell his story we learn that no matter the state you work in your efforts speak louder than words. We learn that sharing what we know...
SHOWING RESPECT MAKES YOU MORE RESPECTABLE.
Today we talk with Eddie about life through the crazy times of his life and his experiences as an apprentice, journeyman, and now local organizer. Join us and listen as we laugh, learn and remember why it is we love this trade we call ours.&nbs...
STRETCHING & HYDRATION IS THE KEY TO LONGEVITY
We did something a little different on this one. Today we talk with Dr. Tony from Euclid Chiropractic in the Los Angeles area He shares some great information on keeping out main tool useable for the moments that matter mo...
TWELVE HUNDRED HANDS NEEDED NOW
This week is a great episode talking with the business manager from local 167 Memphis Tennessee James Cole. James shares with us a glimps inside his early life, what helped him decide to become an IRONWORKER and where he is now as Busi...
Richard “BOO” Robertson
We had our first of many “old timers” on this show today. Boo was and is a huge role model for a lot of the apprentices coming through the ranks of our apprenticeship, he helped mold Kevin and I into the journeyman we are today. As apprentices ...
FEAR DOESN’T DEFINE WHO WE ARE, IT SHOWS US WHO WE CAN BECOME.
Today we speak with each other about the widely publicized topic Amazon and the newely won election that has happened in Stanton island. What an opportunity for those men and women that stood up to face fear in its face and say not today, today...
BE A HAND NOT A SUCK ASS
This episode we talk with the next generation of IRONWORKER and let me tell you what Levi Caries himself with utmost professionalism. Listen in when as we talk about the pride and way of life we have chosen as our careers and if he is an ...
PRECAST AND THE UNION WHY ITS IMPORTANT TO UNIONIZE
This week we strike up a conversation, a little about precast, a little about non union work, and a little bit about the next steps in this young man’s future. Tate sits down with us as we talk about his experience's in this trade.