35 episodes

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. 

Chasing The Hook, Ironworker stories & More IRONWORKER

    • History
    • 4.7 • 28 Ratings

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. 

    Dave The Jew (Dave Levy) Ironworkers 361

    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 ground zero on 9/11. Dave spent over 800 hours helping clean up the destruction of the worst terrorist attack in American history. Enjoy.Support the Show.check us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast

    • 1 hr 15 min
    THE FOUNDING CONVENTION & MORE WITH BROTHER RICH ROWE

    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 about the Haymarket affair and the fight for an 8 hour day. I am truly grateful to brother Rich for sharing with us his vast knowledge of labor history. Enjoy.Support the Show.check us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast

    • 1 hr 2 min
    Brother Dan Allen aka (TWISTY TOWER TOWER CRANE)

    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 Support the Show.check us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast

    • 42 min
    Brother Todd Allen Ironworkers local 5

    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. Support the Show.check us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast

    • 32 min
    Brother Justin Sullivan local 433

    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.Support the Show.check us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast

    • 59 min
    Brother Alex Padilla Ironworkers local 378 Oakland

    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.Support the Show.check us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast

    • 40 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
28 Ratings

28 Ratings

cholo biafra ,

Great look into high steel work.

Really interesting stories about all aspects and history of the Iron Workers!

Todd Allen IW5 ,

Love this podcast!!!

If you work in construction, you’re going to love this podcast.

sackings5 ,

GREAT!!!

Soooooo happy to hear a new episode!! Such a GREAT podcast!!!!

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