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 Show spons…

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. Support the Show. check us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast Show sponsor is FieldScum Clothing. Please check out their instagram page @fieldscumclothing as well as t…

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. Support the Show. check us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast Show sponsor is FieldScum Clothing. Please check out their instagram page @fieldscumclothi…

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 Show sponsor is FieldScum Clothing. Please check out their instagram page @fieldscumclothing as well as…

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 Show sponsor is FieldScum Clothing. Please check out their…

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 Show sponsor is FieldScum Clothing. Please check out their instagram page @fiel…

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. Support the Show. check us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast Show sponsor is FieldScum Clothing. Please check out their instagram page @fiel…

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 Show sponsor is FieldScum Clothing. Please check …

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 Show sponsor is FieldScum Clothing. Please check out their instagram page @fieldscumclothing as well as the…

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 Show sponsor is FieldScum Clothing. Please che…

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 @o…

Matthew and Tom play heart catch up where they talk about their dramatic world changes; life coming in and life moving out. Tom talks about the intensity of child birth while Matthew shares some of his final moments with his beloved dog Dracula. Then they give three tips on how to be with someone and their grief. Very tender personal episode, liste…

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 …

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…

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 Show sponsor is FieldScum Clothing. Please check out their instagram page @fieldscumclothing as well as there website fieldscum.com…

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 Show sponsor is FieldScum Clothing. Please c…

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 @off…

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_chasi…

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 Sho…

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 Show sponsor is FieldScum Clothing. …

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 …

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 Show…

I sat down with Brother Art at his home and let him tell the story of his Ironworking career. I loved talking with Art, and seeing his face light up when he talked about Hanging Iron. Enjoy Support the Show. check us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast Show sponsor is FieldScum Clothing. Please check out their instagram page @fieldscum…

I sat down with Brother Gene Twiss and we talked about his career as a Ironworker, from his early start in 1954 to his retirement in 1998. Enjoy Support the Show. check us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast Show sponsor is FieldScum Clothing. Please check out their instagram page @fieldscumclothing as well as there website fieldscum.c…

I sat down with Brother Terry Viertel out of Local 29 Portland,OR and had a conversation about his career as an Ironworker. Terry talked about his start as an Ironworker on the Iconic Astoria- Megler Bridge that crosses the Columbia River, we also dive into other stories Terry has up until his retirement and other things involving Ironwork. I reall…

I sat down with Brother Lorenzo Jordan out of local 29 Portland, OR and he told me about his early days as an Ironworker. I had a great time talking with Lorenzo. Enjoy everyone. Support the Show. check us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast Show sponsor is FieldScum Clothing. Please check out their instagram page @fieldscumclothing as…

I sat down and had a conversation with retired Ironworker Bill Holmes of Philadelphia PA local 401 and Local 29. We talked about his becoming an Ironworker to his last years as an apprenticeship instructor. I had a great time with this and hopefully you will also. Support the Show. check us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast Show spon…

Join us with ER Doctor Alin Gragossian as she talks with us about someone who not only sees death all of the time, but then experienced death herself. Within moments, Alin, just 30, was dead in the hospital from a failing heart. After her revival and an immediate need for a heart replace, she was on the receiving end of organ donation from Lucy. Tu…

When life hands you brain cancer, you love extreme. Well, that’s what Ethan Lipsitz has done anyways. What started as a simple heart symbol in 2015, Love Extremist has transmuted into an offering of creative expression in all forms that aims to inspire love as our greatest human power. Ethan has become a symbol himself of love to the maximum, takin…

Here we come! Season 2 kicks off in the world of Allieville, a colorful expressive fully immersive kids show set by the magical visionary Allie Olson, who recently was diagnosed with a rare aggressive form of breast cancer. Allie has transformed her entire apartment into a work of art and her joyous expression surrounders her throughout her healing…

In this episode Matthew and Tom give some updates on previous guests, including a beautiful story of Matthew visiting Ethan in Hospice care. They also share stories of how the show has impacted them and what other offerings are happening outside of the podcast. Tune in for an intimate session with our hosts. You can find more work from Matthew at: …

Imagine what it’s like to be with you father as he transitions into the unknown mystery of the beyond while preparing to welcome into this world a new baby. Paul talks about being comfortable sitting in the uncomfortable. Life is painful, and yet joyous. Tune in to hear Paul’s beautiful story with the sounds of the birds as he waits to greet his ba…

Did I lock the door? Maybe. I’ll check, just in case. Great, locked. Am I sure? Check again. Right, locked. Wait, what if it’s now unlocked. I’ll check again, and again, and again… Andrew has been living most of his entire life with undiagnosed Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. It wasn’t until his OCD around COVID pushed him to the edge, left him comp…

Alex had not one, but two near death experiences coming from doing what she loves most, being with her horses. That has shaped her life in living a path of service with her animals as outward, vibrant, and joyous as possible. This conversation is deep, yet filled with laughter and fun. Let us take you on a ride where Alexandra stakes claim in her a…

Can the poems of the Sufis speak directly to the heart and comfort us as we face death? In this episode we explore death through words, poems and embodied experience. When COVID first came to the US, Baraka was among the first infected. With very little information on the virus at that time and with Blue’s breath increasingly shrinking, he contempl…

How do you die with graciousness in the face of pain? Join us as we speak with Iman Sohiab Sultan, a bright light and fixture in Muslim comminuty in Princton, NJ. Hear how Iman, a husband, father, and hospital chaplin, reacted to the news of terminal cancer. You’ll be blown away by his honesty and raw emotion. Listen to the poetic words and powerfu…

Embodied. Empowered. Ecstatic; Just as I am. Ethan Sisser delivers a powerful and hopeful message from his hospital room, where he is dealing with the extreme pain of brain cancer and multiple head surgeries. Every day for E3 is a blessing of life, yet each moment is dancing with pain. And through it all he still finds a way to laugh, sing, and sha…

The wound is the way! Adriana has been working with her grief and her wounds as a means to living full power 24 hour. Once Adriana starts she just oozes wisdom. This episode is not for the timid, as we get right into Adrianas work, which is the opposite of avoidance. And at the same time, Adriana has a beautiful way to catch us(you), like a lover a…

Mysticism through the lens of a Catholic? Bob Dotto, an author, teacher, and high pony cowboy gets back to reclaiming his roots in his unique and practical look at spirit work in his book, Sitting with Spirits. We get to unravel how spirit could have both qualities and still be non dualistic. Come for a ride with us and see how spirit communicates …

On this episode we have Dr Jordana Jacobs who describes her work around the inseparability of love and death and how the pandemic has changed her work forever. You can learn more about Dr Jacobs and her work at https://jordanajacobsphd.comBy Tom Kubik & Matthew Dwyer