Latest Lineman Podcast Episodes
149 | Lineman | Be a LINEMAN and an ENTREPRENUER | Landon Dees of Lineman Bucket Products
Powerline Podcast - July 11, 2024 14:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsToday more than ever you have opportunity to do multiple things. Do you have an idea for a product but also work a regular job? So do both! That’s what Landon Dees has done and it’s paying off big time! Landon is a lineman and entrepreneur. He and his business partner started a company called ...
148 | Line Distributers | J.L. Matthews Co: A behind the scenes look | Danny Matthews & Harrison Matthews
Powerline Podcast - July 03, 2024 14:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsIf you are like me then you love the history in the line trade and that’s why I love having guests like the Matthews on the podcast. J.L. Matthews Co has been a staple in the power utility community since Joe Matthews started the company in 1946. His descendants, Danny and Harrison still own...
147 | Safety Professional | How a “Safety Guy” becomes a LEGIT part of the LINE CREW | David Flener
Powerline Podcast - June 27, 2024 14:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsWhat I absolutely love about David and this conversation is how real he is. You can tell that every piece of advice and every comment comes from a place of actually living through it. I’m not going to say this is rare to see but it’s refreshing when you do come across someone so genuine. Thi...
146 | Braam Botha | Lineman Apprenticeship: START to FINISH look at what it takes to be a LINEMAN
Powerline Podcast - June 20, 2024 14:12 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsThis is Braam’s second appearance on the podcast with his first being episode 081. The reason I brought him back on the show this time was to talk specifically about apprenticeship. Braam is a United States veteran. He started his working career in commercial fishing then guiding in Alaska. Th...
145 | Jack Mauel & Matt Compher | Build your own AED program and SAVE LIVES TODAY
Powerline Podcast - June 13, 2024 14:38 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsQuanta Service’s (AED) program has saved 42 lives (including several civilians) so far. Quanta’s Automated External Defibrillator (AED) program aims to increase the rate of survival for people suffering sudden cardiac arrests wherever their crews are. Jack Mauel works for Stryker, the leadin...
144 | John Perez | Uncovering Underground Power Systems in America
Powerline Podcast - June 06, 2024 15:19 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsFew people give any thought to the state of the power network that lays beneath their feet. Americas grid is complex and rapidly aging with very few skilled tradesmen that are qualified to work on this network of equipment. John is a journeyman cable splicer and trainer with many years focusing ...
143 | Mark Paulsen & Dylon Koch | Why HYDRATION is so VITAL for UTILITY workers
Powerline Podcast - May 30, 2024 15:34 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratings143 | Mark Paulsen & Dylon Koch | Why HYDRATION is so VITAL for UTILITY workers You can’t afford not to listen to this episode because it might cost your life. There is a rise in incidents caused by dehydration and heat-related illness within the power utility industry. So I brought on the sho...
142 | Wayne Pickard | What does LINE WORK look like in CANADA
Powerline Podcast - May 23, 2024 15:33 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsWayne has been a lineman in Canada for years. He’s seen the ups and downs of the industry north of the 49th parallel and is here to talk about it. Wayne’s experience spans a wide range including major storm response, energized barehand, and leading as a foreman. There is a ton of value in this e...
141 | Lineman | Alex Wakeland | How TECH will transform the LINE TRADE
Powerline Podcast - May 16, 2024 15:16 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratings16 year old Alex would never have guessed he would not only be a lineman but also be good at it an love it. He was a gamer who loved computers. Now he's been putting that energy and love of tech towards innovations in the line trade. You're going to want to hear what he has to say about AI, new ...
140 | Lineman | AJ Martinez | How to become a successful Lineman
Powerline Podcast - May 02, 2024 17:28 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsAJ Martinez is a Texas lineman with an extremely positive look on life and line work. His story is an uplifting example of how this industry and trade is one in which you can truly build a wonderful life. Aj is very active in creating educational and entertaining content on platforms like TikTok...
139 | Nick Figliolo & Tater | How TRADES and LABRADORS are changing VETERANS' Lives | Warrior's Wingman
Powerline Podcast - April 24, 2024 16:42 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsNick Figliolo is a blue collar tradesman and dog lover. He decided he wanted to give back to veterans and in 2018 his passions were combined and Warrior’s Wingman was born. Warrior's Wingman is a non-profit organization providing professionally trained gundogs to veterans. They offer Labrador ...
138 | Bill Bosch | Why does Lineman Appreciation Day exist and what's the current state of our trade.
Powerline Podcast - April 18, 2024 14:35 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsBill Bosch has an increadible list of accomplishments that describe his contributions to the line trade. He is a Lineman, International Lineman Hall of Fame inductee, Northwest Lineman College Campus President, VP of Apprenticeships & Client Solutions, Electric Industry Professional, Leadership ...
137 | Kaycee Feild | 6X Bareback Rodeo World Champion | Quanta Ambassador
Powerline Podcast - March 24, 2024 02:44 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsKaycee Feild, a living legend in the world of rodeo, is a six-time Bareback Riding World Champion whose name is synonymous with unparalleled talent and fearless determination. Born and raised in Spanish Fork, Utah, Kaycee was practically born in the saddle. From a young age, he was drawn to the ...
136 | Noah Mallard & Matt Parker | Linemen & Instructors at NLC Idaho Campus
Powerline Podcast - March 20, 2024 15:22 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsThere are always so many question when you’re first starting into the trade. It’s hard to know what to do. You ask questions like, should I sign the IBEW books, should I go to line school, is there work out there, what do I need to know to get started?? This podcast is with two linemen and instr...
135 | Mark Groves | Lineman, Inventor, and Hall of Fame inductee
Powerline Podcast - March 13, 2024 15:04 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsMark Groves has an impressive resume in the power line industry. He is a lineman and inductee in the Lineman Hall of Fame. He also is an avid inventor of tools for our trade such as the widely used Ox Block and the Transbanker. Mark now sits as the acting President of the NorthWest Lineman Colle...
134 | Justin Tate | Lineman | How to innovate with safety gear
Powerline Podcast - March 01, 2024 19:06 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsJustin is a lineman who now travels the country educating line workers about fall arrest and fall restraint. In this episode we talk about a company that he works for called FallTech and what they are doing to innovate in the safety gear industry. The gear we wear is often an afterthought when i...
133 | Josh Langley | Barehand Lineman | How to become a better leader in this trade
Powerline Podcast - February 22, 2024 14:20 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsThis is the second time Josh has been on the show but the first time was way back in 2019. Josh is an OG Powerline Podcast listener and fan. If you’d like some more background on Josh go back and listen to episode 16 of the pod. Josh is a Journeyman Barehand Lineman with SoCal Edison. In this ep...
132 | Madison Jefferson | Former Marine Scout Sniper and advocate for veterans in the trades
Powerline Podcast - February 15, 2024 17:23 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsMadison performed multiple tours over seas with the United States Marine Corps. His military career came to an end after being severely wounded in a gunfight in Afghanistan. Like so many veterans, he found himself re-entering civilian life not knowing what his next move would be. In this episo...
131 | Matt Compher | VP Safety, Health, & Environmental for Quanta Services
Powerline Podcast - February 07, 2024 21:51 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsMatt Compher serves as Vice President of Safety, Health, and Environmental for Quanta Services. He brings 25 years of safety management experience to the management team, the last 19 of which were spent in the electric utility and underground infrastructure construction industries. Compher is re...
130 | Safety Professional | It all changes in a moment | John Sevier
Powerline Podcast - January 29, 2024 22:09 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsJohn (Stix) Sevier is a blue collar safety professional with a personal burn story that you’ll want to listen to. John speaks from the heart and has made it his life’s mission to ensure each and everyone makes it home safely at the end of the day. ✌️SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE ✌️ Hit up our...
129 | Linemen | True to the Trade | Mack Smith & Chris Ostopchuk
Powerline Podcast - January 18, 2024 16:36 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsWhen I was thinking of starting a podcast back in 2019, Chris was the first guy that I told. Fast forward a few years and I’m finally getting to sit down with him and have him on the show. Both Mack and Chris are energized barehand linemen that have travelled the country perfecting their craft. ...
128 | Lineman | New Generation Old School Soul | John Goodson
Powerline Podcast - January 10, 2024 17:07 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsWhat happens when an old school lineman uses the tools of the new generation? You get one hell of a learning opportunity. John Goodson is an old school line hand that has been using the new ways of social media (TikTok) to connect with and teach the next generation of hands. This is Goody’s seco...
127 | Where I’m supposed to be | Lineman & Instructor | David Thielk
Powerline Podcast - January 05, 2024 16:32 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsDavid (Omar) Thielk is a journeyman lineman that is now giving back to the line industry through instructing and teaching the next generation of line workers. I love Omar’s perspective on life and line work. We talked a lot about some outside-the-box subjects that I think you guys would be inter...
2023 Wrap-Up for Powerline Podcast
Powerline Podcast - December 30, 2023 17:01 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsWe've had an amazing year full of wins with the podcast. There were some viral moments, great guests, a new studio, and a bunch of travel. Join me as I put a bow on the year that was 2023. This is also available as a VLOG on YouTube. ✌️SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE ✌️ Hit up our website...
126 | Crafting Excellence | Milwaukee Tool | Steve Sarnocinski and Mike Dumoit
Powerline Podcast - December 12, 2023 19:27 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsThis is Steve and Mike’s second appearance on the podcast. I love having these two on the show because they are leaders not just in the industry that they represent but also in the way they move through life. I learn something valuable every time I talk to these guys and I know you will get a lo...
125 | Lineman | A conversation about line work, legacy, meaning, and purpose with Paul Koehler
Powerline Podcast - December 12, 2023 14:51 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsThis is Paul's second appearance on Powerline Podcast. He’s recently returned from the International Lineman's Rodeo so we dive into his experience at the rodeo and the massive donation Climbn For Kids was able to make to St Jude Children’s Hospital. We also talk about the trades, leadership and...
124 | Powering Progress | Exclusive Insights with Quanta Services COO Redgie Probst
Powerline Podcast - December 05, 2023 17:07 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsExciting New Episode! The wait is over, Powerline Podcast crew! We're thrilled to announce the release of our latest episode featuring an industry powerhouse - Redgie Probst, the COO of Quanta Services! Hosted by Ryan Lucas, this episode is packed with insights, inspiration, and a deep dive into...
123 | Lazy Q Instructors | RJ Powers & Matt King-Allen | Teaching the next generation of Linemen
Powerline Podcast - November 29, 2023 16:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsRJ and Matt are skilled craftsmen in the power line trade. They are both journeymen linemen and now instruct the next generation of tradesmen at Quanta's advanced training facility on the LazyQ ranch. What you can expect from this episode is a lot of the hard honest truth about the line trade an...
122 | Singer & Songwriter | Ashly Holland Fry | Little Jane & The Pistol Whips
Powerline Podcast - November 21, 2023 15:36 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsAshly Holland Fry is a singer and songwriter with a connection to the trades. Her father was a tradesman and her husband is a lineman. Ashly’s band is called Little Jane and the Pistol Whips and hails from the state of Montana. We had a great conversation about being an artist, the trades, her b...
121 | Current Keepers: Unveiling the Lineman's Journey with Don Muzzy
Powerline Podcast - November 01, 2023 14:16 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsIn this episode of Powerline Podcast, Ryan Lucas sits down with Don Muzzy, a distinguished power lineman and mentor with decades of experience in America's power grid. Don's gripping stories and invaluable insights provide a vivid glimpse into the challenges faced by linemen who ensure our ci...