{"podcast":{"title":"WELD","slug":"weld-3832015","podcast_index_feed_id":3832015,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/56a6df3c/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.weld.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/14437767/14437767-1755264467747-d098ddd100ba2.jpg","author":"Weld.com","episode_count":250,"summary":"WELD is the show that opens real doors in the welding world. From first arc to six-figure specialty work, host Beau Wigington talks with industry professionals as they share wins, mistakes, and the various pathways available in the welding industry. Whether you are in school or on the tools, guests will share practical steps, safety-first habits, and career plays to help you master the trade. MIG, TIG, stick, flux-core, pipe, fabrication, repair, inspection, and business growth all live here. New episodes each week.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-23T04:17:34.443660+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/weld-3832015"},"episode":{"title":"The Fabrication Lessons You Only Learn Once You’re on the Clock","slug":"the-fabrication-lessons-you-only-learn-once-you-re-on-the-clock","published_at":"2026-06-08T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/weld-3832015/the-fabrication-lessons-you-only-learn-once-you-re-on-the-clock","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/weld-3832015","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/welddotcom/episodes/The-Fabrication-Lessons-You-Only-Learn-Once-Youre-on-the-Clock-e3kd0d8","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO7095814500.mp3","summary":"EJ Naegeli moved across the country for a welding job, and two years later she’s building custom hot rods, race cars, and a whole new level of confidence. If you’re a welder starting a new job, learning fabrication on the clock, or wondering whether taking a big career leap is worth it, this episode gives you a real look at what that growth actually feels like. In this episode, you’ll learn: • How EJ handled the first month at Chuckles Garage while learning the tools, shop flow, and expectations of a professional custom car shop. • Why fabrication confidence takes time even when your welding skills are already solid. • What EJ learned about speed, fit-up, and efficiency when working on professional-level builds where time matters. • How custom engine swaps and race car projects force fabricators to problem-solve without a perfect template. • Why working on your own project car can build the confidence and reps you need to grow faster at work. EJ Naegeli is a metal fabricator and welder at Chuckles Garage in Northern California, where she works on custom hot rods, race cars, engine swaps, exhaust systems, chassis modifications, and one-off fabrication projects. Since her last appearance on WELD, she’s grown from preparing for a big career move to building her own fabrication style inside a high-level custom shop. Her perspective is especially valuable for welders who are learning how to balance quality, speed, confidence, and pressure in a real shop environment. Sponsors: Save 20% on American Welding Program courses with code WELD20 at checkout at AmericanWeldingProgram.org Connect with EJ Naegeli: Instagram: @ej_was_here YouTube: @ej_was_here Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ejnaegeli TikTok: @ej_was_here_ Connect with Beau Wigington: Instagram: @beaudiditwelding Dow…","meta_description":"EJ Naegeli moved across the country for a welding job, and two years later she’s building custom hot rods, race cars, and a whole new level of confidence.…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1436,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/weld-3832015/episodes/the-fabrication-lessons-you-only-learn-once-you-re-on-the-clock/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/weld-3832015/the-fabrication-lessons-you-only-learn-once-you-re-on-the-clock.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}