Out on the R.O.W.

In this episode, Taylor Badger shares his journey from welding in 2010 to building a successful trucking business, discussing industry changes, the importance of reputation, and lessons learned along the way.

In this episode I sit down and get an inside look of life on the road with Colby and Lavalea Richardson, a family that travels together to follow Colby’s career. 

We discuss Colby’s journey from breaking out in the welding industry to where he is now, as well as how Lavalea has supported him while also raising their two kids on the road. We learned about all their ups and downs from work to being on the road, and establishing a family, 

A conversation with Floyd Baker . Floyd and I discuss the current state of the pipeline

In this episode I sit down with the one and only Tyler Blanchard

In this episode Logan Ryan and I discuss he’s welding career and the transition into the spotlight of the Texas music scene .

In this episode of Out on the ROW, we sit down with Lazyfox Remotes — a company building remote systems specifically for welding machines. These remotes are designed for pipeline and field welders who need precise control without constantly walking back to the machine. Without breaking the bank

We get into how their remotes improve efficiency on the ROW, reduce wasted steps, and give welders better control of heat and output while they’re hood down. In this trade, time is money and movement matters. A solid remote isn’t a convenience — it’s a productivity tool.

Andrew and I discuss he’s background and what got him into leather work and making a damn good welding hood . Southern Leatherworks on all platforms is where you can find Andrew and all he’sprojects

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Chad and I discuss he’s career and the benefits of joining the Local 798

We discuss why they joined the 798 and experiences

In this episode, Ty Linker sits down with Logan Ryan to dive into his journey — from burning rods out on the pipeline to chasing his passion for music. Logan shares how welding shaped his work ethic, his path on the ROW, and how those same lessons fuel his music career today.

We also talk about the upcoming 2nd Annual Shield Arcing Showdown at Arkansas Elite Welding Academy — where welders from across the country will compete for pride, prizes, and a scholarship to the first-place winner. Plus, this year we’re adding something special: a raffle giveaway during the competition, giving everyone a chance to walk away with more than just bragging rights.

Whether you’re chasing a career in welding, inspired by blue-collar grit, or just love hearing about people turning sparks into something bigger, this episode is for you.