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 DECISIONS HOOKERS AND BLOW ARE FUN FOR A NIGHT OR WEEK OR TWO. WEEK RUNNERS, BUT AT SOME POINT IT IS A GOOD THI…

I got to talk with brother Dave Levy, An ironworker out of local 361, New York. Dave and I talk about how he got into Ironwork, a bit of Ironworkers 361 history and some of the jobs Dave worked on. Dave also talks about how he found himself at ground zero on 9/11. Dave spent over 800 hours helping clean up the destruction of the worst terrorist att…

I talked with Brother Chris Scott, known on Instagram as the Working Muscle. Chris and I talked about being unrepresented and how he can become apart of our UNION. Chris talks about all the trade he has done and what it takes to do those trades. I hope you enjoy. Blue Grit Podcast: The Voice of Texas Law Enforcement Host: Clint McNear and Tyler Owe…

On this weeks podcast I talked with Sister Minna Long, of Ironworkers local 29 about how she found herself becoming an ironworker. Minna is a leader and role model for a lot of our sisters here in the PNW. Minna is a mom who has come through a lot to get where she is at and I absolutely loved talking with her because she is just full of positivity …

I got to talk with Brother Kevin Kubik, an Ironworker out of Ironworkers local 1, Chicago. Kevin and I talked about what an apprenticeship looks like in Chicago and what it means to be a UNION Ironworker in Chicago. Kevin talks about working on the towers of the John Hancock building, which is 1000' in the air. I absolutely loved this episode and I…

Jesse and I talk about hanging Iron and how to keep your body in shape to connect for 8 plus hours a day. We also talk about mental heath and addiction in construction. Blue Grit Podcast: The Voice of Texas Law Enforcement Host: Clint McNear and Tyler Owen discussing topics, issues, and stories within the... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Suppor…

Brothers and Sisters, on this episode I speak with Tom Owens, Who was a Project Manger and Project Engineer for the American Bridge company for 36 years, Tom started with them in 1960. We talk about Tom working on several projects such as, The New River gorge bridge in WV, the 2nd phase of the Chesapeake Bay bridge and the minute man missile sites …

I got to talk with Alex, one of the funnest ironworkers on instagram. I talk with Alex on what Ironwork has done for him and using comedy to bring more awareness to the trades. Enjoy. Blue Grit Podcast: The Voice of Texas Law Enforcement Host: Clint McNear and Tyler Owen discussing topics, issues, and stories within the... Listen on: Apple Podcasts…

I got to chat with Brother Justin Sullivan on this weeks podcast. We talked about what ironwork has taught him this far, booming out and being a social media star. enjoy. Blue Grit Podcast: The Voice of Texas Law Enforcement Host: Clint McNear and Tyler Owen discussing topics, issues, and stories within the... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Supp…

I talk with brother Todd about how he found himself becoming an ironworker, as well as the jobs he worked on. We talk about what it means to be union and why you should be union. I had an amazing time, thanks again. Blue Grit Podcast: The Voice of Texas Law Enforcement Host: Clint McNear and Tyler Owen discussing topics, issues, and stories within …

I spoke with brother Dan Allen better know as Twisty Tower Tower Crane. We dive into what the relationship is between the operators and the Ironworkers, what is to pay UNION dues and more. enjoy Blue Grit Podcast: The Voice of Texas Law Enforcement Host: Clint McNear and Tyler Owen discussing topics, issues, and stories within the... Listen on: App…

I had another amazing conversation with Brother Rich Rowe out of Ironworkers local 63 in Chicago. On the 128th anniversary of the founding Ironworkers convention Rich tells about why there was a convention and what led up to it. We also talk about the Haymarket affair and the fight for an 8 hour day. I am truly grateful to brother Rich for sharing …

I had an amazing conversation with Pops about his long career working iron out of local 25 in Detroit. Pops worked on the renaissance center , along with so many more projects. I hope you enjoy. Blue Grit Podcast: The Voice of Texas Law Enforcement Host: Clint McNear and Tyler Owen discussing topics, issues, and stories within the... Listen on: App…

I had the pleasure of talking with brother Johnny Parker out Ironworkers local 5 Washington DC. Johnny talked about how he started non union and then found himself becoming organized. It was such a great conversation. Enjoy. Blue Grit Podcast: The Voice of Texas Law Enforcement Host: Clint McNear and Tyler Owen discussing topics, issues, and storie…

I talk with Brother Randy Bryce about his run for congress in Wisconsin against Paul Ryan. Randy is just one more example of the many opportunities that are possible. Support the show check us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcastAv IRONWORKER

I talk with Mike on what his organization is doing with in the labor movement space. Mike is super inspiring and the ULA network puts out so much great information on their instagram page. So please go check them out and Enjoy. Support the show check us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast…

I got to talk with Brother Eric Costa BK # 1190896 out of local 397 Tampa Florida. Eric won the 1994 National Apprenticeship competition in Pittsburg, PA, Eric is also the 11 time column climbing champion at the Ironworker festival in Mackinaw City, MI. Eric will be at the festival in Aug 11-13. Enjoy. Support the show check us out on instagram @of…

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 DEAL AND HE IS GOING PLACES. WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS EPISODE AS MUCH AS WE DID RECORDING IT. AS ALWAYS WORK HA…

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 LET US KNOW WHAT YALL WANT TO HEAR MORE OF. AND LET US KNOW IF YOU WOILD LIKE TO COME ON AND SHARE YOUR STORY WITH US. STAY SAFE WORK HARD AND LIVE WELL.…

On this episode I had an amazing conversation with Brother Albert Stalk jr or Eiffel AL, for climbing the Eiffel Tower on February 16, 1990, without any safety equipment for a French documentary. Al gets into the stories behind the climb, as well as the REEBOK commercial he was in. This was a great conversation with a lot of great knowledge we all …

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 LOOKING FOR HELP THEIR ARE PEOPLE TO HELP. WETHER ITS AN ADDICTION OR A ISSUE WITH MENTAL HEALTH SOME ONE IS …

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 COMMENT ON THE INSTAGRAM PAGE AND LET US KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS ON SOME OF THE TOPICS. TAKE YOUR ASSES TO THE CREDIT UNION…

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 a lot of, a lot of experience in both sides. Brothers and sisters if you are struggling please please reach out your no…

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 HOW WE GOT HERE AND IF WE DON;T START MAKING THE CHANGES NECESSARY NOW WHERE WE WILL BE. THIS IS AN INVITATI…

Brother Haap was indentured in Feb of 71, but his story on how he found himself doing Ironwork is a great story. Happ also get's into his experience in Vietnam. Thank you so much Haap for your time. This was a 2 day interview, on phone and in person, so the audio is noticeable. Support the show check us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodc…

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 OUT OF THIS EPISODE AS MUCH AS WE DID. KEEP IT LIGHT AND DON'T TAKE THINGS TO SERIOUSLY. CHECK OUT THE IRO…

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. LET US KNOW WHAT YALL WANT TO HEAR MORE OF. AND LET US KNOW IF YOU WOILD LIKE TO COME ON AND SHARE YOUR STORY WITH US. STAY SAFE WORK HARD AND LIVE WELL.…

Info on the new season. This is a working progress. Thank you to everyone for the support, it is much appreciated. Support the show check us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcastAv IRONWORKER

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 OUR BOOK ONE OF THE MOST GENUINE AND STRAIGHT FORWARD IRONWORKERS WE'VE HAD THE OPORTUNITY TO TALK WITH. …

I talk with Brother Craig Carlson out of Local 86 Seattle Washington. Craig talks about his days hanging iron in Seattle, then eventually finding his way to becoming a Business Agent for local 86. Thank you so much Brother Craig. Support the show check us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast…

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 all things iron work. Hope y’all like it. STAY SAFE WORK HARD LIVE WELL. LET US KNOW WHAT YALL WANT TO HEAR …

I got to talk with Brother Rich who helped write the Ironworkers history book for the 100th birthday. Rich's understanding of the Ironworkers union history is second to none. We talk about the founding convention in Pittsburg, First General Organizer George Geary, Third General President Frank Buchanan and the L.A Times building explosion. I hope y…

On this weeks episode, I had the pleasure on having a conversation with Brother Leroy Worley BK# 672144 out of local 29. Brother Worley was a Business Agent for local 29 and then eventually became the General Secretary of the International. It was an awesome conversation, with lots of stories. Enjoy. Support the show check us out on instagram @offi…

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 IRONWORKERS by creating her own company and is taking charge as well. Not because she wants the recogniti…

On this episode i talked with Brother John Peters BK# 622339. This was a great conversation. John got into the Ironworkers on Permit in 1952 and worked Iron for 40 years plus. John was the steward on most jobs he was on, because of his loyalty to our union and the preservation of our work, also John was a Boxer starting as a little kid, throughout …

On this episode John talks about his start as an elected member for local 29, how he and Brother Lyle Eller started the Ironworkers Credit Union, and then talks about the 1962 strike that shut down construction in the Northwest. There is a lot of history in this episodes hope you enjoy it. Support the show check us out on instagram @official_chasin…

On this episode you will hear from Brother John O'Halloran BK#206747. This is a interview from 1995 that John did with the historical Society, On part 1 john talks about his start as an Ironworker and a few of his early jobs and the men he worked with. I hope you enjoy. Support the show check us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast…

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 ways to make it work with wife, family, and travel. He shines light on how boomers should be treated and …

On this new season, I start with Brother John (DON) Sakrison BK# 717320. John is the first RODMEN on the podcast. John talks about his start as an Ironworker on the Astoria-Megler Bridge, through his travels as a young journeyman. Enjoy. Support the show check us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast…

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 passed out waters for her dads company. She quickly realized that this trade isn’t just for the men, but t…

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 just bean town it’s boom town. Check us out on instagram and let us know what you think. Thanks for listening…

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 your go to tool is as well.. STAY SAFE, WORK HARD, LIVE WELL BROTHERS AND SISTERS. LET US KNOW WHAT YALL W…

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. Thanks as always to our listeners you guys are great we appreciate all that you guys do. STAY SAFE WORK HARD. AND. LIV…

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 insight on the type of men and women local 10 is producing look out world because IRONWORKERS are coming to take…

Hello Brothers and Sister. On this episode i wanted to pay homage to Brother Travis Corbett of Ironworkers local 29 Portland, Oregon and Brother Andrew Yoder of Ironworkers local 86 Seattle, Washington on the third anniversary of the Seattle Tower Crane Collapse. I asked Brother Larry Jocko, a Local 86 member and Owner of Industry Erectors in Seatt…

I had an amazing conversation with Brother Don Vick SR. Don has had an iconic Ironworking career. Don spent most of that as a Connector,Foreman and Superintendent for American Bridge Company. He worked on Project such as The New River Gorge Bridge in West Virginia, The Standard Oil Building in Chicago and The Astoria-Megler Bridge. I had the best t…

I got to have an amazing conversation with Brother Don Zampa out Local 378. Don talked about his long career and what he was able to accomplish, Don also talked about his Grandfather Al Zampa, the famous Bridgemen who worked on many iconic bridges such as the Golden Gate Bridge among others in California and other places, Al was also in the famous …

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 is our day to hear each other’s voices and stand together. CONGRATULATIONS to those men an women you did …

I sat down with Brother Bill Harrington BK# 688372 and talked about his days of being a Union Ironworker. Bill started and Completed his apprenticeship on the Astoria-Megler Bridge and worked several iconic jobs in the NW. Bill is one of the last true BRIDGEMEN. Enjoy. Support the show check us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast…

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 we owe a majority of our know how to these men and women that define and are the standard to what we want …