
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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45:49

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...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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51:00

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
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:15:54

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...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:35:25

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...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:29:43

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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:23:31

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...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:43:40

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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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48:00

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.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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39:53

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...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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44:35

TELL ME I CANT & ILL SHOW YOU I WILL
We talk with one of our own out of LU 27 his life, his struggles, and his determination to become a well rounded IRONWORKER. Robert is that guy on the crew that everyone looks up too and someone you would know has your back. Passionate about al...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:54:38

RACE OR GENDER DOESNT MATTER…. EITHER YOU CAN OR YOU CAN’T THATS AN IRONWORKER.
Having spoke with Ruthie Bratlie from local 7 not only is she a BOSS IN THE FIELD she is a BOSS of a role model for other women as well. With the adventures that come with ironwork and raising a family she also tackles the obsession we share as...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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57:58

CHASE THAT BIG MONEY
We speak with Clay Kann awesome guy, has a ton of great stories from the different locals he’s worked out of. We were grateful to get to visit with him. He has boomed out and chased the money for the last seven years. He shares with us the best...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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2:20:52

SHE’S GOT BALLS.
Well we finally have our first female on the show Madison Ford from oaklahoma Kansas City area she has done a majority of her time in the industrial style work, she got started with a fascination of the men she saw working around her while she ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:14:10

REMEMBER WHERE YOU CAME FROM AND DONT FORGET WHY YOUR WHERE YOU ARE.
Christian Breen shares with us some of the decisions he’s made in his life and the reasons he won’t go back to the past. We talk about his future in the trade and we ask what obstacles he overcame becoming a union IRONWORKER. Local 7 is not jus...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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59:38

TOOLS THAT GET THE JOB DONE
We had a young man just getting into the trade, and wanted to know what tools he would need for his first day. So we hope we answered your questions. If anyone has other ideas please let us know in the comments what your setup is like and what ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:36:41

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.
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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52:53

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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:10:55

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...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:34:41

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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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57:07

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...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:43:44

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...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:19:04

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...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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49:20

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...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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55:07

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...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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54:05
