PODCAST · business
Linetalkers
by Linetalkers
Linetalkers is a podcast dedicated to the men and women who keep the lights on and to their families who support them.
Episodes
-
Power to the People with Zeuss_Hawaii
Hawaii's own Zeuss recently created a community with the Discord App. "Power" is a Discord community for everyone currently in or interested in the electric power industry. The community gives a voice to everyone and offers many pages of interest for all to listen and learn. Listen in as Zeuss...
-
Going Digital with Trenton Carlock
Trenton Carlock is a Texas linehand who saw a need to create an electronic version of a transformer lab. After a year of hard work, his company, Digital Apprentice LLC rolled out the Lineman's Reference - XFMR Lab App. Its a very useful tool to learn and practice transformer connections. Listen…
more -
Grounded by Rope with Jamie Goddard "The Rope Guru"
Jamie Goddard is the founder and owner of The Rope Guru LLC. Jamie left the corporate job to start his own gig at age 48. Jamie's company services many industries including the electric utility business. Besides Jamie's expert knowledge with rope and its applications, he is a solid guy who puts…
more -
Giving Kids the Power with Sarah Reijonen
Sarah Reijonen is an author and founder of the Tiny Tradesmen Book Series. Her first children's book "Light Up The World, When I Grow Up, I want To Be A Lineman " introduces our youth to the line trade and will be the first in a series highlighting the technical and vocational career paths. With...
-
The Real Deal with Terry Bellew
Terry Bellew is a retired lineman from New York. He has served in multiple capacities including working in the line crews, supervisor and manager. Terry plays a big part in Powerlineman Magazine and Powerlineman.com where he writes, edits and promotes the trade with his unique style. Terry's...
-
Making An Impact with Bo Lindell
Bo Lindell started in the trade at age 14 and knows this business inside and out. I had the privilege of sitting down with Bo as he shared his thoughts on the past, present and future. He is a very strong advocate for safety and has a unique style of making a positive impact on others. Listen in...
-
John Day - "Lineman Down on Signal Mountain"
John Day is a good friend, mentor and former coworker. In June of 1996, he was on a routine trouble call and fell victim to both distractions and complacency. He was a great lineman but committed a critical error in which he lost an arm. He humbly tells his story of survival hoping that others…
more -
"Hope Is Not A Plan" is total garbage
Just a few minutes of my thoughts on hope and how important it is in both our personal life and especially in the workplace no matter the occupation. I probably needed this more than you did but go ahead and give it a listen.
-
There She Goes! with Leigh Coates
What a show! .....and what a guest! This episode is packed full of a true Great American Success story. Leigh Coates is a former pro snowboarder, a commercial helipilot and Yoga Instructor. Her social media following is well over 100,000! Her success was not an easy road but her ability and...
-
"Nothing But Time" with Powerlineman Founder Byron Dunn
Today I sat down with retired lineman and founder of Powerlineman Magazine and Powerlineman.com, Byron Dunn. His pioneering forward-thinking lead to the creation of how lineman across the world connect through the internet. While most of us now take this platform for granted, it was once very...
-
Seize the Moment and Live Your Bucket List with Mark E Johnson
Stop Living Your To-Do List and Start Living Your Bucket List- Listen in as I talk to the author of my latest read - Doofus Dad does Everest Base Camp. His remarkable story is one for the record books and starts with a simple bucket list. Mark and his wife Holly not only created a list of dreams...
-
Hurricane Laura - Live from Louisiana! -with Brandon Wylie
I was able to reach my good friend Brandon Wylie who is leading a strike team from Georgia who are in Louisiana responding to the damage caused by Hurricane Laura.
-
Linetalker's Radio 8.3.20
Its been a month since you've heard from me. Listen in to hear why. Just blame it on the town at the end of the longest north-south highway in the United States, Key West. ....or wait, is that the beginning?
-
Linetalker's Radio 7.3.20
This episode talks about three online articles we found regarding the future of the electric utilities. This one I will look back on 5 years from now and say " I told you so". 1:10 Utility pays customers to use more power? 4:55 Is it really called Octopus Energy? (yes) 5:43 You are never going to...
-
"Known but to God" - The Story behind the Tomb of the Unknowns
Back two years ago, I visited the tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington,Virginia. While there, I attended the changing of the guard ceremony and snapped a picture of one the sentinels. Fast forward to Memorial Day 2020, I posted that picture on the Linetalkers Instagram page. By chance, that…
more -
Linetalker's Radio 6.16.20
:25 Fires Already 1:06 Shoutout to CalFire 1:30 ICS (Incident Command System) Based on Fire Response 1:45 PSPS soon maybe? 3:22 Life with Coronavirus 6:18 Instagram Survey Results 16:12 Vacation time! 17:15 Upcoming Interview with Tomb sentinel Chris Seaman 25:20 Audible free book offer 26:41 Kim...
-
Linetalker's Radio 6.9.20
Kim and I launch Linetalkers Radio! This will be a weekly condensed show where we talk about things going on in the industry and throughout the world. Please go to www.linetalkerpodcast.com and click "Start Recording" to get in on the conversation! Show Timeline 1:21 What is Linetalkers Radio?…
more -
Episode 9 with Raelynn Hawco - A conversation on Lineman Appreciation Day
On this episode, I sat down with one of the most inspiring people that I have met throughout the years. She's tough as nails and truly has a passion for the craft paving the way for others coming up in the trade behind her. A native of Eastern Canada, she has made her away across the vast country...
-
Walking in Her Shoes Series Chapter 3 - "Be Tough" with Liv Oaxaca
In this episode, I sit down with a true line-kid. (Technically, I guess you could say that a 16-year-old isn't a kid anymore). For the majority of her life, both her mother and father have invested thousands of hours for the good of the electric utility trade. Liv is truly an exceptional young…
more -
Episode 7 with Donavan Whyms- You totally forgot about this....
Join me as I sit down with Donavan Whyms, a lineman in the Bahamas as he talks about last year's Hurricane Dorian. Hear him describe the devastation firsthand and discuss the ongoing rebuilding operations in the Abaco Islands.
-
Walking in Her Shoes Series Chapter 2 - "Be the Light" with Jessica Hendrickson
Join Kim for her debut as a solo podcast host as she sits down with Jessica Hendrickson, a Manager of Transmission Construction. From humble beginnings as an IBEW meter reader to the lead Project Manager on one of the largest storm rebuilds ever to be completed, Even with a very busy and…
more -
Walking in Her Shoes Series Chapter 1 - "Embracing the Suck" with Lee Fowler
Join me in our first episode in a series that highlights a successful woman who represents so many associated with the industry who have achieved a great achievement. This show is about Lee Fowler, a native Kentuckian, who went for a walk on the Appalachian Trail. Then some 2,200 miles & 5 months...
-
Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) - The Heroes and Villains
Join Kim and me for an impromptu conversation about the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) that was implemented this week in California. This episode is dedicated to the great men and women of the West Coast who build and maintain the electric system in one of the most harsh and remote terrains...
-
Hurricanes.... and some other stuff
Kenny brings back Kim from Episode 1 to talk hurricanes, Bahamas, cyber security and some "other stuff"
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
Linetalkers is a podcast dedicated to the men and women who keep the lights on and to their families who support them.
HOSTED BY
Linetalkers
CATEGORIES
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Linetalkers have?
Linetalkers currently has 26 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Linetalkers about?
Linetalkers is a podcast dedicated to the men and women who keep the lights on and to their families who support them.
How often does Linetalkers release new episodes?
Linetalkers has 26 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Linetalkers?
You can listen to Linetalkers on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Linetalkers?
Linetalkers is created and hosted by Linetalkers.
URL copied to clipboard!