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Still Building America

Hosted by Fabricators and Manufacturers Association · business · EN-US · 15 episodes

About this Podcast:

Still Building America showcases the people shaping today’s skilled trades. Hosted by Darla and Josh Welton of Brown Dog Welding, the podcast shares stories from fabricators, welders, machinists, metalworkers, and other trade professionals, with a focus on inspiring the next generation. Part of the FMA Podcast Network.

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Selective

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Questions about Still Building America

What is Still Building America about?

Still Building America showcases the people shaping today’s skilled trades. Hosted by Darla and Josh Welton of Brown Dog Welding, the podcast shares stories from fabricators, welders, machinists, metalworkers, and other trade professionals, with a focus on inspiring the next generation. Part of the FMA Podcast Network.

Who hosts Still Building America?

Still Building America is hosted by Fabricators and Manufacturers Association. The show has published 15 episodes to date.

What has Still Building America covered recently?

Recent episodes include "ScrapFest and the next wave of metal fabricators and welders" (30 July 2026, 54 minutes), "Making handheld laser welding work in the real world with Rex Alexandre" (21 May 2026, 59 minutes), and "The teenage fabricator behind the viral metal butterfly swing" (28 April 2026, 37 minutes).

How often does Still Building America publish?

Still Building America publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 45 minutes across 15 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Still Building America?

Booking probability for Still Building America is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Still Building America requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Still Building America's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Still Building America?

The strongest fits for Still Building America are Structural Metal Products. Still Building America has a business audience.

About the host

Fabricators and Manufacturers Association hosts Still Building America, a business show with 15 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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    ScrapFest and the next wave of metal fabricators and welders

    Jul 30, 202654 min

    Lansing Community College welding students Miki Lee and Drew Van Zee join the Still Building America Podcast to discuss ScrapFest , the annual metal sculpture competition that challenged them to turn scrap into...

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    Making handheld laser welding work in the real world with Rex Alexandre

    May 21, 202659 minS0

    <p>Handheld laser welding is everywhere right now, but is it actually the future of fabrication?</p> <p>In this episode of Still Building America, hosts Darla and Josh Welton sit down with Rex Alexandre, founder of the...

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    The teenage fabricator behind the viral metal butterfly swing

    Apr 28, 202637 minS0

    <p>At 16, Asher Weatherford built a 600-pound kinetic butterfly swing that went viral and sold for $14,500.</p> <p>In this episode of Still Building America, the Henderson, Texas student breaks down how he designed and...

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    Creating career opportunities in welding with Caroline Del Giudice

    Mar 31, 202648 minS0

    <p>Caroline Del Giudice, a metal fabricator and artist, joins Still Building America to talk about building a career in welding and creating opportunity in metal fabrication.</p> <p>As manager of the art and product...

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    Rebuilding lives in prison through welding with Jesse Oosterhouse

    Jan 29, 202642 minS0

    <p>Jesse Oosterhouse is a welding instructor at the Muskegon Correctional Facility in Michigan, where he teaches incarcerated men skills that can lead to stable careers after release.</p> <p>In this episode, Jesse...

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    Welding since age 2: One-of-a-kind journey in welding education

    Nov 7, 202559 minS0

    <p>Becca Robertson, a welding instructor at St. Clair TEC in Michigan, shares her journey into teaching. She started welding at age 2 from her father, a welder himself, and has now passed on that passion to her own...

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    Farming, welding, and 4‑H with father-son duo Matt & Maverick Graham

    Sep 25, 202539 minS0

    <p>In this episode of Still Building America, father-son duo Matt and Maverick Graham join Darla and Josh Welton to talk about the importance of introducing kids to welding at a young age. Matt runs farm and fabrication...

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    Welding upside down: Life as a Detroit ironworker with Kyle Tripp

    Aug 6, 202541 minS0

    <p>In this episode of the Still Building America podcast, Detroit ironworker Kyle Tripp shares how she went from having zero welding experience to working on iconic construction projects, all thanks to a Women Who Weld...

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    Diving deep into an underwater welding career with John Ditkof

    Jun 10, 202559 minS0

    <p>John Ditkof is a Navy veteran, medic, welder, and deep-sea diver who has had an extraordinary career in a variety of unique and challenging environments. John joins Darla and Josh Welton to talk about how, after...

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    Getting back to nature with welder Kris Albro of Meltdown Metal Art

    Apr 21, 202551 minS0

    <p>Kris Albro of Meltdown Metal Art joins the Still Building America podcast to talk about going fulltime as a metal artist, managing a small business, her unconventional career path from serving in the military...

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    Supporting women's PPE with Emily Soloby and Kelly Franko of AWSAM

    Mar 18, 202538 minS0

    <p>Emily Soloby and Kelly Franko of AWSAM (Alliance of Women's Safety Apparel Manufacturers) join Darla Welton on the Still Building America Podcast to talk about awareness, access, and advocacy for women's PPE across...

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    Exploring alternative career paths with Forrest Davis of Griot's Motors

    Jan 3, 202551 minS0

    <p>Forrest Davis, the shop foreman of Griot's Motors, joins Darla and Josh Welton to talk about his nontraditional journey into the automotive restoration industry.</p> <p>He shares how he began working at Griot's...

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    Fabricating Jeeps with Peyton Rey of America's Most Wanted 4x4

    Oct 21, 202427 minS0

    <p>Peyton Rey, a 23-year-old lead fabricator at America's Most Wanted 4x4, shares her inspiring journey into welding and fabrication.</p> <p>After discovering her passion for hands-on work at a young age, Peyton...

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    Welcome to the Still Building America podcast

    Sep 23, 202421 minS0

    <p>Still Building America is back! This time in a podcast format. In this reintroduction episode, Darla and Josh Welton talk about the origin behind Still Building America and what's in store for upcoming episodes.</p>...

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