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 attack in American history. Enjoy.Support the Show.check us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast

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 with us his vast knowledge of labor history. Enjoy.Support the Show.check us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast

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 Support the Show.check us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast

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. Support the Show.check us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast

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.Support the Show.check us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast

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.Support the Show.check us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast

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 in South Dakota and much much more. enjoySupport the Show.check us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast

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.  Support the Show.check us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast

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 think you will to. Enjoy.Show sponsor is FieldScum Clothing, please check out them out on Instagram @fieldscum and their website fieldscum.comFieldScum ClothingAt Field Scum Clothing Co, we believe that blue collar workers are the backbone of our society.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.check us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast

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 and energy. I hope you enjoy it as well.Support the Show.check us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast

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.Support the Show.check us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast

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_chasingthehookpodcast

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_chasingthehookpodcast

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 need to pick up on.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 @official_chasingthehookpodcast

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 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_chasingthehookpodcast

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.Support the Show.check us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast

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.Support the Show.check us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast

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