Powerline Podcast cover art

All Episodes

Powerline Podcast — 272 episodes

#
Title
1

Father & Son Linemen on the Future of the Trade | ISS 2026 Perspectives Panel | 216

2

The Lineman Who Wants To Change The Industry | Matt Ferguson | 215

3

Drilling Is More Art Than Science | Jake Brown, Brad Minerick & Jonathan Pipsair | 214

4

The Realities of Being a Powerline Apprentice in 2026 | Shayla Gaffney | 213

5

Why the Best Foremen Refuse the Title | Andrew Morgan | 212

6

His Dad Was Inside the Towers on 9/11 (Almost). He Built the Freedom Tower. | Josh Nieves | 211

7

What It Really Means To Be Union | Lori Maclean | 210

8

A Letter to Linemen and their Families | Happy National Lineman Appreciation Day | 209

9

The Leadership Lesson Every Young Worker Needs | 208

10

How He Became A Lineman After Losing His Leg | Brandon Crawford | 207

11

What Rodeo Taught JJ Harrison About Crew Culture | 206

12

Why the Trades Are About to Explode in Opportunity | Tyrel Crystal | 205

13

He Didn’t Choose College After High School. Here’s What Happened Next | Hudson Lucas | 204

14

Why Linemen Must Be Visible Online | Jesse McKeral | 203

15

Leading Through Communication: Risk, Complacency & Culture in the Trades | Alex Lacey | 202

16

Inside APS’s Safety Coach Program: How Human Performance Is Changing Safety | Vinney Massey & Darrell Yoakum | 201

17

High-Risk, High-Responsibility: Inside the World of Substation Work | Juan Huerta & Beau Tubbs | 200

18

What It Really Takes to Build Trust, Culture, and Strong Crews | APS Foremen Roundtable

19

Craft Labor Professionals: How Trust, Brotherhood, and Accountability Are Earned | 198

20

Electric Utility Executive: How to Lead in Today’s Energy Industry | Mackenzie Rodgers | 197

21

Power Industry Expert: Karl Studer, The TRADES are the place to be for years to come! | 196

22

Elden Rivas | The Mistakes That Almost Ended His Career and How He Never Gave Up | 195

23

America's Favorite Lineman | Austin Carr | 194

24

Why a Pro BMX Racer Chose The Line Trade | Walker Finch's Story | 193

25

192 | Lineman and Skydiving record holder | Adam Boggio

26

How to Escape a Toxic Job and Build Wealth with Real Estate | Kassidy Warren | 191

27

Step & Touch Potential | The Simulator Changing Safety Training | Steve Kopp | 190

28

Building Crews, Culture & Careers in Utility Construction | Mike Blandin | 189

29

Journeyman Gear | How a Lineman Turned Jobsite Ideas into a Business | Jared Greenlee | 188

30

The Pressure Every Lineman Feels (But Few Talk About) | Dean Bell | 187

31

The Pilot That Turned a Crisis Into a Real Estate Empire Worth Millions | Steve Rozenberg | 186

32

The App That Could Change the Trades Forever (JNCTN) | 185 | Alex Wakeland, Dan Stemp, Benjamin Moore

33

The Surprising Way the Trades Can Launch You Beyond the Line | Alex Wakeland | 184

34

Nobody Tells You THIS About Becoming a Lineman… | Brandon Fiscus | 183

35

What the Next Generation of Linemen Need to Hear | Chase Anderson | 182

36

181 | Wind at Work | Karissa Murillo & Chris Bruner on Renewables, Leadership & the Future of Energy

37

180 | Leading from the Ground Up | Gabe McCoy on Crew Culture, Growth & the SunZia Experience

38

179 | The Weight of the Role | Josh Price on Leadership, Legacy & the Reality of Running a Crew

39

178 | Building the Standard | Shawn Scribner on Leadership, Safety & Growth in the Trades

40

177 | Safety Starts in the Field | The ISS 2025 Foreman Panel

41

176 | Let the Linemen Lead | Bryce Hubbard’s Playbook for Culture That Lasts

42

175 | The Fitness & Recovery Blueprint for Hardworking tradesmen | Eric Hinman

43

174 | They Said She Couldn’t Do It—Now She’s Proving Them Wrong | Shelby Wiedenbeck

44

173 | The Unspoken Rules of Leadership in the Trades | Jose Trevizo & Wayne Pickard

45

172 | NAIL Your Apprentice Lineman Interview & Start Your Career! | Tyler Thompson

46

171 | Why Sleep Is the #1 Performance Hack for Linemen & First Responders | James Geering

47

170 | Why Men in the Trades Don’t Talk About Mental Health | Hayley Booker

48

169 | Lineman falls 62-Feet | A Line Wife’s Story of Survival, Advocacy, and Hope | Alyssa Sanchez

49

168 | Mindset, Training & Success | Secrets of Olympic Greatness: Nic Fink & Charlie Swanson

50

167 | Recover Faster, Work Stronger: The Blueprint You Need | Dr. Kevin Rindal | Pt. 3 of 3

51

166 | What’s Holding You Back? Troubleshoot Your Body Like a Pro | Dr. Kevin Rindal | Pt. 2 of 3

52

165 | Discover your why | Dr. Kevin Rindal | Part 1 of 3

53

164 | Forging a Legacy | A Masterclass in Bladesmithing with Tony Bravo

54

163 | Drones in Action | Pioneering Safety and Efficiency with Isaac Piche

55

162 | Leading the Charge | Insightful Journeys in the Power and Utility Industry with George Coleman and Kody Kilshaw

56

161 | Powering the Future | A Conversation with Damir Novosel, President of Quanta Technology

57

160 | Lineman to Innovator | Derek Gonzales on the Evolution of Linework and Tools

58

159 | From the Ground Up | Felipe Carrillo on Linework, Entrepreneurship, and Overcoming Adversity

59

158 | Life on the Line | Flint Robinson on Linework, Leadership, and Lessons Learned

60

157 | Family Legacy, Innovation, Power Infrastructure and the Future of Utility Helicopters | Kyle Gunsauls

61

156 | Flying the Harrier Jet to Leading in the Power Industry | Josh Luck's Journey of Leadership and Service

62

155 | Building a Better Dirt World | Aaron Witt on Mission, Leadership, and Content Creation

63

154 | Leaders Shaping the Future of Infrastructure in the West | Loren Chandler, Dylan Welsh, Stephen Galagarza

64

153 | Linemen | 100+ Years Of Power Line Experience | Robin Lucas & Paul Davis

65

152 | Veterans & Linemen | Turning Canadian Vets into Linemen | Jordan Geddert & Jamie Lowe

66

151 | Lineman | Is it TOO LATE for LINEMEN to change | Larry Lopez

67

150 | URD LINEMAN | The BRUTAL TRUTH about our aging Underground Electrical system | Mark Savage

68

149 | Lineman | Be a LINEMAN and an ENTREPRENUER | Landon Dees of Lineman Bucket Products

69

148 | Line Distributers | J.L. Matthews Co: A behind the scenes look | Danny Matthews & Harrison Matthews

70

147 | Safety Professional | How a “Safety Guy” becomes a LEGIT part of the LINE CREW | David Flener

71

146 | Braam Botha | Lineman Apprenticeship: START to FINISH look at what it takes to be a LINEMAN

72

145 | Jack Mauel & Matt Compher | Build your own AED program and SAVE LIVES TODAY

73

144 | John Perez | Uncovering Underground Power Systems in America

74

143 | Mark Paulsen & Dylon Koch | Why HYDRATION is so VITAL for UTILITY workers

75

142 | Wayne Pickard | What does LINE WORK look like in CANADA

76

141 | Lineman | Alex Wakeland | How TECH will transform the LINE TRADE

77

140 | Lineman | AJ Martinez | How to become a successful Lineman

78

139 | Nick Figliolo & Tater | How TRADES and LABRADORS are changing VETERANS' Lives | Warrior's Wingman

79

138 | Bill Bosch | Why does Lineman Appreciation Day exist and what's the current state of our trade.

80

137 | Kaycee Feild | 6X Bareback Rodeo World Champion | Quanta Ambassador

81

136 | Noah Mallard & Matt Parker | Linemen & Instructors at NLC Idaho Campus

82

135 | Mark Groves | Lineman, Inventor, and Hall of Fame inductee

83

134 | Justin Tate | Lineman | How to innovate with safety gear

84

133 | Josh Langley | Barehand Lineman | How to become a better leader in this trade

85

132 | Madison Jefferson | Former Marine Scout Sniper and advocate for veterans in the trades

86

131 | Matt Compher | VP Safety, Health, & Environmental for Quanta Services

87

130 | Safety Professional | It all changes in a moment | John Sevier

88

129 | Linemen | True to the Trade | Mack Smith & Chris Ostopchuk

89

128 | Lineman | New Generation Old School Soul | John Goodson

90

127 | Where I’m supposed to be | Lineman & Instructor | David Thielk

91

2023 Wrap-Up for Powerline Podcast

92

126 | Crafting Excellence | Milwaukee Tool | Steve Sarnocinski and Mike Dumoit

93

125 | Lineman | A conversation about line work, legacy, meaning, and purpose with Paul Koehler

94

124 | Powering Progress | Exclusive Insights with Quanta Services COO Redgie Probst

95

123 | Lazy Q Instructors | RJ Powers & Matt King-Allen | Teaching the next generation of Linemen

96

122 | Singer & Songwriter | Ashly Holland Fry | Little Jane & The Pistol Whips

97

121 | Current Keepers: Unveiling the Lineman's Journey with Don Muzzy

98

120 | From Apache Helicopter Commander to Spacewalker: Shane Kimbrough's Journey

99

119 | Duke Austin Quanta Services CEO | Powering the Future: Leadership, Communication, and Safety

100

118 | Lineman & Country Artist | Clint Vick | Storytelling through music

101

117 | Lineman | Bryce Hubbard | Growing our culture

102

116 | Apprentice Lineman & Veteran | Noah Edmonds | One decision away from a different life

103

115 | Lineman | Brandon Hill | Perspective is everything

104

114 | Lineman | Cain Uteck | Get it done

105

113 | Scott Head & Justin Zucconi | What does good communication look like

106

112 | Lineman | Ryan Smith | Straight Up Line Work

107

111 | Lineman | Paul Koehler | Legacy

108

110 | Lineman & Trainer | Derek Egroff | Transmission lines, Catenary systems, and Heli access

109

109 | Lineman | Bryce Hubbard | What it truly means to be a Journeyman Lineman

110

108 | Lineman | Jason Novak | Climbin For Kids

111

107 | Lineman | Jimmy Marinus | New Zealand Line Mechanic

112

106 | Reflection Rewind | Unfiltered reflections from the past 10 episodes with host Ryan Lucas

113

105 | Aaron LeBlanc | Bobsdecline Lineman Blogger

114

104 | Jaret Warren | This needs to be talked about

115

103 | Joe Legolvan | Living with meaning and purpose

116

102 | Dean Bell | Changing With The Times

117

101 | Daniel Spencer | Reps and Doubletime

118

100 | Dylon Koch | Cognitive Decline & Dehydration

119

099 | John Goodson | Lessons Learned

120

098 | Dennis Kelly | Live The Lifestyle

121

097 | Bo Lindell | Locked and Tagged

122

096 | Terry Bellew | Our Stories Are Our History

123

095 | James Greenwood | Do The Basics Well

124

094 | Daniel Spencer | Master Your Mindset

125

093 | Mackenzie Gillan | Put in the work

126

092 | Scott Margolin | Sharks and Arcs

127

091 | Mike Dumoit & Steve Sarnocinski | Milwaukee Tool

128

090 | Veteran Electrical Entry Program (VEEP)

129

089 | Emily Flynn | Positivity rocks

130

The American Lineman | Ch 07 | OSHA Begins

131

088 | Kaycee Feild | Building a winning mindset

132

087 | Randall Taylor | Be true to yourself

133

086 | Hank Boldyzar Jr | Live every minute

134

085 | Jude Jolma | The do's and don'ts

135

084 | The Power Discord

136

083 | Kyle Kropog | Invest in the future

137

082 | Tony Bravo | Forged in fire

138

The American Lineman | Ch 6 | Underground Expansion

139

081 | Braam Botha | It takes time to find what you love

140

039 | LWE | Jennie Mendonca

141

080 | Kyle Norden | You have to find a new mission

142

079 | Sean Matthews | Just get after it

143

038 | LWE | Samantha Goins

144

The American Lineman | Ch 5 | The War Years

145

078 | D'Jon Greer | Encouraging diversity

146

077 | Simon Levin | Dragon Wear

147

076 | Kevin Taylor | The straight truth about linework

148

075 | Dane O'Reilly | Leading a great example

149

The American Lineman | Ch 4 | The Boomer Years 1925 -1940

150

THE CALL OUT | Susan Blaser | 01

151

037 | LWE | Katelyn Plonski

152

074 | Robbie Wiggs | It's a Mental Game

153

The American Lineman | Ch 3 | System Expansion

154

036 | LWE | Aubrey Babcock

155

073 | Ben Holmes | Getting Very Real

156

072 | Jimmy Marinus | The New Zealand Lineman

157

The American Lineman | Ch 2 | Telephone & Power 1870 - 1900

158

071 | David Ball | A Passion For Linework

159

The American Lineman | Ch 1 | Intro & Telegraph Era

160

035 | LWE | Chante Wolfe

161

070 | Dave Fossa | On Grounding & Bonding

162

069 | David Mendonca | Being a Show Up Dad

163

Hard Times Produce Hard People | TODAY'S TAILBOARD

164

068 | Janene Naugle | On Money

165

034 | LWE | Nicole Arnold | Infertility, Farming, and the Linelife

166

067 | Mitch Cheek | Photo, Video, Action Sports and the Line Trade

167

033 | LWE | Michelle Miller | MMP Leather

168

066 | Dylon Koch | We Are Working Athletes

169

032 | LWE | Markie Bear | Mental Health, Depression and Anxiety on the Line

170

065 | Nick Meyer | My Robotic Hand

171

064 | Alan Drew | The American Lineman

172

063 | Eugene Gloudeman | Line 1 1

173

031 | LWE | Stephanie Nanny | Investing In Your Financial Future

174

062 | Ben Williams | Unfiltered

175

Say Yes More | TODAY'S TAILBOARD

176

030 | LWE | Enriching Your Relationships and Growing Through Life

177

029 | LWE | Vontrice Jordan

178

061 | David Page | Going The Extra Mile

179

Become A Person Of Action | TODAY'S TAILBOARD

180

028 | LWE | Jeanna Borgmann | Educator Author Mother & Linewife

181

060 | Josh Harding | Electrician vs Linemen Q&A

182

027 | LWE | Jennifer Hyde | Living The Line Life

183

059 | Mark Paulsen | The Wilderness/Working Athlete

184

026 | LWE | Markie Burns | Can't Pour From An Empty Cup

185

058 | Alex Lacey | Modern Safety

186

025 | LWE | Kasey Dutcher | Living Positive

187

057 | Brian Muka | Fear Sherpa

188

024 | LWE | Shelby Prest | High Voltage BBQ

189

056 | Caleb Thompson | Born To Be A Lineman

190

023 | LWE | Kimberly Snow

191

055 | Caleb Guilliams | You Are Your Greatest Asset

192

022 | LWE | Lo Baurick

193

054 | Alex Morningstar | Holistic Health

194

053 | Mike Bledsoe | The Strong Coach

195

021 | LWE | Kris Wimett

196

052 | Jason Lombardo | Take A Chance

197

020 | LWE | Anne Caroline Valtin

198

051 | Jacques Lacasse | Milwaukee Tool

199

019 | LWE | Trista Alley

200

050 | Cameron Alley | Will To Survive

201

018 | LWE | Darby Merritt

202

049 | Junior Hammon | Inside The Creative

203

017 | LWE | Alison Soracchi

204

LWE | Some Comfort This Storm Season | Shanna Sage

205

3 Things To Take Action On Today | TODAY'S TAILBOARD

206

016 | LWE | Marcia Kozera - Pt 2

207

048 | Cody Skrabo | Follow Your Dreams

208

015 | LWE | Rachela Pollock

209

047 | Benjoy Walker | Creating An Unreasonable Life

210

014 | LWE | Jesica Salgado

211

046 | Ben Holmes | Making The Right Choice

212

013 | LWE | Hope Contreras

213

045 | Tom Kelly | On Wealth Management

214

012 | LWE | Macia Kozera Pt1

215

044 | Barry Peterson | Follow Your Dreams

216

011 | LWE | Heather Morris

217

043 | Andrew Morris | Line Roots

218

010 | LWE | Angie Nicholls-Stiles

219

042 | Dennis Kelly | Dream Big Work Harder

220

009 | LWE | Jackie Diaz

221

041 | Eliana Moon | Love And Live

222

008 | LWE | Lisa Thang

223

040 | Travis Howze | Create Your Own Light

224

007 | LWE | Courtney Beckman

225

039 | Andy Batty | Buckingham

226

038 | Johnny Garcia | SoCal Lineman

227

006 | LWE | Jenna Ritter

228

037 | JP Dinnell | Lessons From A SEAL

229

036 | Dr. Lindsay Langill | On Apprenticeship

230

005 | LWE | Lindsey Dreyer

231

035 | Dave Fossa & Duane March | On Grounding & Bonding

232

004 | LWE | Melissa Felix

233

034 | Robin Lucas | Lifelong Leadership

234

003 | LWE | Kayleigh Holmes

235

033 | Lindsay Friesen | Safety Is Our Job

236

002 | LWE | Meg Sprunt

237

Quarantine Live w/ Kevin Claggett | Low Drag Linehand

238

032 | Chase Anderson | You have to put in the work

239

001 | LWE | Katie Jolma

240

Quarantine Live w/ Olin Clawson

241

Quarantine Live w/ Robbie Wiggs

242

031 | Jude Jolma | nrthwst_linehand

243

030 | James Geering | Behind The Shield

244

029 | Ted Pennell | Give more than you take

245

028 | Cyril Onti | Zeus Hawaii

246

027 | Bruce Scott | Building a Career in Linework

247

026 | Don "Red Dog" McLennan | Passion Equals Linework and Motorcycles

248

025 | Brady Hansen | A True Tradesman

249

024 | Glenn Wright | Better Training Equals Better Tradesmen

250

023 | Syd Schultz | Choose your own path

251

022 | Mike Scott | Starting at the bottom, Climbing to the top, The story in the middle

252

021 | Anne-Marie Olivieri | The creation of LineJunk and The LineLife Foundation

253

020 | Shanna Sage | Choosing a life together on the lines

254

019 | Isaac Gibson | Just life in the trade, outdoors, leadership, and training

255

018 | Del Marth | The story and legacy of Brandon Orozco

256

017 | Kylee Bott | Ex military, Current Lineman and Now Enrepreneur

257

016 | Josh Langley | Leadership, Work Life Balance, and Love for those who Serve

258

015 | David Fossa | Safety, attitude and leadership

259

014 | "Bull Grunt" Curtis Helms

260

013 | Raelynn Hawco

261

012 | Jim Martin

262

011 | East Coast Lineman

263

010 | Peter Catchpole

264

009 | Kevin Claggett

265

008 | Garrett Millward

266

007 | Mike Hyland

267

006 | Dean Clark

268

005 | Adrian Midwood

269

004 | Lineman Appreciation Day

270

003 | Olin Clawson

271

002 | David Fossa

272

001 | Introduction to Powerline Podcast