Mike Finnegan joins The Fabricator Podcast live from the PRI Show in Indianapolis. The long-time host of Motor Trend's Roadkill series on YouTube, discusses his background in journalism and media, how he taught himself welding and fabrication skills, and his current focus on his Finnegan's Garage YouTube channel. The conversation also includes insights from guest co-host Tom Patsis of Cold Hard Art on his experience working with specialized materials like titanium and the time he build a trophy that Finnegan won in a drag race against Jon Chase of Hoonigan.
The episode covers topics ranging from boat racing to the ingenuity of the manufacturing industry, highlighting the breadth of knowledge and passion for hands-on work that exists in the fabrication community.
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