Podcast Episodes

Skills Canada Series -Season 2- Episode 11 with Clyde Abanid

Clyde shares his firsthand experience of the nerve-wracking yet exhilarating world of provincial competitions.

Skills Canada Series -Season 2- Episode 12 with Phil Polsom

Join us as we sit down with Phil Polsom, Chair of Skills Canada Saskatchewan and Treasurer of Skills/Compétences Canada’s Board of Directors.

Episode 183 with Frank Vargas

Frank Vargas, National Sales Manager at Uniweld and host of Torch Tales discusses Uniweld's commitment to maintaining high manufacturing standards and their global expansion.

Episode 182 with Jeremy Belair

Join us as we welcome Jeremy Belair, the driving force behind APR Welding Academy in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.

Skills Canada Series -Season 2- Episode 1 with Olivia Sewell

Join us as we uncover the secrets behind the art and science of culinary mastery with Olivia Sewell, a remarkable young chef and floor judge from Nova Scotia.

Skills Canada Series -Season 2- Episode 2 with Ben Rainforth

Join us as we chat with Ben Rainforth, a Welder from Team Canada, who went from a grain farm in Lacombe, Alberta, to earning his Red Seal certification.

Skills Canada Series -Season 2- Episode 3 with Dr. Patrick Rouble

Tune in as Dr. Patrick Rouble, President of Skills/Compétences Canada dives into the impact of how this competition can ignite a passion for the trades and technology among young Canadians.

Episode 181 with Charlie Griffin

With 18 years at Exocor and a background in industrial sales, Charlie’s transition into the welding world is full of insights, challenges, and the crucial role of education.

Episode 180 with Ed Youdell

Join us as we sit down with Ed Youdell, President and CEO of the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association (FMA), who brings over 17 years of industry experience to the conversation.

Episode 179 with Scott Fong

Unlock the secrets of high-temperature heat treating and welding with industry expert Scott Fong, CEO of Gallant-Fong Group Inc. and Director of Copperheat Equipment.

Episode 178 with Patricia Robinson

Join us as we uncover the incredible journey of Patricia Robinson, a female welder making waves in the shipbuilding industry from Burlington, Ontario.

Episode 177 with Beau Wigington

Join us as we crack open the complexities of welding certification systems in the U.S. and Canada with Beau Wigington from Weld.com and explore the idea of accumulating certifications.

Episode 176 with Aidan McDonnell

Get ready to be captivated by Aidan MacDonnell's unexpected career trajectory, as he shares his transition from dreaming of the skies as a military pilot to mastering the art of Automation in Ontario.

Episode 175 with Kerri Deir

Today we bring you a special episode exploring workplace inclusivity with Kerri Deir from the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW)

Episode 174 with Jordan Stephenson

Our guest, Jordan Stephenson, shares his transition from high school confusion to mastery in Welding and Robotics, proving that the road less traveled can lead to unexpected fulfillment.

Episode 173 with Lisa Schueler

Have you ever felt the ground shift beneath your feet, forcing you to find balance in a new direction? Lisa Schuler, a Welder Apprentice with UA Local 527, knows this dance all too well.