Chasing The Hook, Ironworker stories & More
This is a podcast about Union Ironworker stories, told by the old timers. The History of the Union Ironworker and their Traditions and what the future holds for our trade.
Episodes
35 episodes
Dave The Jew (Dave Levy) Ironworkers 361
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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1:15:42
Brother Chris Scott AKA (The Working Muscle)
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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36:17
Sister Minna Long of Ironworkers local 29
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 thro...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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42:18
Brother Kevin Kubik Ironworkers local 1
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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27:11
Brother Jesse Sanchez Ironworkers local 24 Denver
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.
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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35:42
American Bridge Project Manager Tom Owens
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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36:20
Brother Alex Padilla Ironworkers local 378 Oakland
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.
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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40:07
Brother Justin Sullivan local 433
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.
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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59:42
Brother Todd Allen Ironworkers local 5
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.
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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32:56
Brother Dan Allen aka (TWISTY TOWER TOWER CRANE)
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
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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42:34
THE FOUNDING CONVENTION & MORE WITH BROTHER RICH ROWE
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 ab...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:02:32
BROTHER TED KOVOCH (aka POPS)
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.
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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58:12
BROTHER JOHNNY PARKER LOCAL 5 WASHINGTON DC
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.
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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23:52
Brother Randy Bryce ( IRONSTACHE )
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.
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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47:31
Michael Fina with Union Labor Advisory Network
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.
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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40:25
Brother Eric Costa 1994 National Apprenticeship competition winner
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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52:03
BROTHER ALBERT STALK JR OR EIFFEL AL
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,...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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54:48
BROTHER ROBERT HAAPALA BK# 858378
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 p...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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49:06
NEW SEASON !!!!
Info on the new season. This is a working progress. Thank you to everyone for the support, it is much appreciated.
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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6:34
A CONVERSATION WITH BROTHER CRAIG CARLSON BK# 806812
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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38:58
A CONVERSATION ABOUT THE FOUNDING OF THE IRONWORKERS UNION WITH BROTHER RICH ROWE LOCAL 63 CHICAGO
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 Org...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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52:58
BROTHER LEROY WORLEY BK# 672144
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:19:46
A CONVERSATION WITH BROTHER JOHN PETERS BK# 622339
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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36:14
BROTHER JOHN O'HALLORAN PART 2
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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52:49
BROTHER JOHN O'HALLORAN PART 1
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 h...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:01:12