WELD 2025 Recap | Viral Welding Hacks, Iron Man Hood, And More!

In this special 2025 recap episode of the WELD Podcast, host Beau Wigington is joined by Austin Hargett (Dr. Weldz) to look back on one of the biggest years yet for Weld.com.We break down some of our top performing videos of the year including Testing Viral Welding Hacks, Getting Dross Free Cuts with Plasma, and The Ultimate Guide to Weaving 7018. We also reflect on some of our favorite trips from 2025, from laser welding in Florida with Rex Alexandre, to visiting BZI in Utah, attending the Yeti Welding Competition, fly fishing out west, and asking Bo Jackson a question at Fabtech.We wrap things up with Maker Camp, where Dave took home Top Welder, and revisit some of our most memorable social media moments from the year. If you followed WELD in 2025, this episode ties it all together. If you are new, it is the perfect place to start.Key Topics DiscussedTesting viral welding hacks and what actually worksPlasma cutting tips for dross free cutsHow to properly weave 7018 stick electrodesLaser welding in Florida with Rex AlexandreVisiting BZI and attending the Yeti Welding CompetitionFabtech highlights and meeting Bo JacksonMaker Camp recap and Top Welder winnerViral welding social media moments from 2025Save 20% On Related American Welding Program Courses With WELD20Use code WELD20 at checkout for eligible courses - https://foxly.link/9T3dtcConnect with Austin HargettInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr.weldz/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-hargett-2545ba20a Email - [email protected] with Beau WigingtonInstagram: @beaudiditwelding — https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington E-mail: [email protected] the WELD App: https://foxly.link/Qj0VEa