Latest Lineman Podcast Episodes
120 | From Apache Helicopter Commander to Spacewalker: Shane Kimbrough's Journey
Powerline Podcast - October 18, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsRemarkable astronaut, Shane Kimbrough, sits in with Powerline Podcast Host Ryan Lucas for a down-to-earth conversation that bridges the worlds of blue-collar craft labor and space exploration. During the conversation, we delve into Kimbrough's captivating journey, from his distinguished mi...
119 | Duke Austin Quanta Services CEO | Powering the Future: Leadership, Communication, and Safety
Powerline Podcast - October 04, 2023 14:33 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsPowering the Future: Leadership, Communication, and Safety | Quanta Services CEO Duke Austin | Ep119 In this inaugural episode in the new Powerline Podcast studio, host Ryan Lucas welcomes visionary CEO of Quanta Services, Duke Austin. As a fourth-generation leader in the electric utilit...
118 | Lineman & Country Artist | Clint Vick | Storytelling through music
Powerline Podcast - September 06, 2023 16:25 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsI first heard of Clint Vick and his music while going through barehand school at the Lazy Q Ranch about 2 years ago. We were sitting around studying one night, listening to some tunes and one of the fellas said "hey put on some Clint Vick". Since then I was hooked and have wanted to have him on ...
117 | Lineman | Bryce Hubbard | Growing our culture
Powerline Podcast - August 28, 2023 17:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsBryce contacted me with an idea to create and highlight short topics of discussion in our trade. So I said let's jump on a podcast to talk about it and discuss how we might be able to help our industry arm themselves a little better by knowing what's up with regards to safety. It's an interesti...
116 | Apprentice Lineman & Veteran | Noah Edmonds | One decision away from a different life
Powerline Podcast - August 09, 2023 14:34 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsNoah was a Load Master in the United States Air Force with two tours to Afghanistan. It was the second tour that changed Noah's life and left him struggling with extreme PTSD and depression. Noah reached out to me and said "Hey Ryan, I have a pretty powerful story for veterans that I'm ready to ...
115 | Lineman | Brandon Hill | Perspective is everything
Powerline Podcast - August 03, 2023 14:59 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsAs linemen, we don't always get insight into how the company is managed. Perspective is everything because we often say things like "The company is making tons of money on this one" when in fact they probably aren't. It's often a communication breakdown between management and the line hands. Bra...
114 | Lineman | Cain Uteck | Get it done
Powerline Podcast - July 26, 2023 18:14 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsCain is a female lineman from the East Coast of Canada. I had a lot of fun recording this episode with Cain. She is a driven individual that genuinely loves the job she chose. It wasn't easy to get where she's at today and this episode is loaded with solid gold advice on how to get there. It can...
113 | Scott Head & Justin Zucconi | What does good communication look like
Powerline Podcast - July 19, 2023 15:52 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsScott is the Western Region Account Executive for Dragon Wear FR and Justin is the Safety and Environmental Manager for Clark County PUD. My conversation with these two is all about the importance of building solid relationships at work. Safety is about so many different things but two pillars ...
112 | Lineman | Ryan Smith | Straight Up Line Work
Powerline Podcast - July 06, 2023 18:28 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsRyan has been grinding in line work for many years. He's one of those guys that started where everyone does, at the bottom but has risen through the ranks and has had a great career so far. This episode is full of straight talk on everything line work. It's packed with value so please enjoy. ...
111 | Lineman | Paul Koehler | Legacy
Powerline Podcast - June 28, 2023 14:28 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsPaul and his wife had to go through something that no parents should ever have to go through, the loss of a child. Sudden and unexpectedly Paul's daughter Guiliana developed a rare form of cancer that took her life in under a year. The positive impact that Guiliana was able to have on so many li...
110 | Lineman & Trainer | Derek Egroff | Transmission lines, Catenary systems, and Heli access
Powerline Podcast - June 22, 2023 15:37 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsDerek Egroff has had an extensive career in the line trade with a huge emphasis on all things high-voltage transmission. He’s been involved with hundreds of transmission projects and assisted in creating energized bare-hand programs, helicopter procedures, and countless other endeavors over his ...
109 | Lineman | Bryce Hubbard | What it truly means to be a Journeyman Lineman
Powerline Podcast - June 15, 2023 15:36 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsBryce is a lineman originally from Arizona now living and working in Northern California. The question “What does it truly mean to be a journeyman lineman” is one that I’ve asked myself many times. Bryce and I collectively have more than 40 years of experience in this industry so we tackle this ...
108 | Lineman | Jason Novak | Climbin For Kids
Powerline Podcast - June 07, 2023 16:32 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsI first met Jason in Lawrenceburg Indiana a few years ago. We were randomly placed as pole partners in the final event of the Whiskey City Rodeo. Jason reached out to me a few weeks ago and said hey I’d love to be on the podcast if you’d have me. Of course, I said yes and it was awesome to hear ...
107 | Lineman | Jimmy Marinus | New Zealand Line Mechanic
Powerline Podcast - June 01, 2023 15:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsThis is Jimmy’s second time on PLP. Almost two years have passed since he was last on the show so we had a ton of new things to catch up on. Jimmy recently started his own power line company. This is one of those things that every lineman has thought about at one point or another so we get right...
106 | Reflection Rewind | Unfiltered reflections from the past 10 episodes with host Ryan Lucas
Powerline Podcast - May 22, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsJoin host Ryan Lucas as he relives some key clips from the past 10 episodes of Powerline Podcast. This is a new series where Ryan shares insights and commentary around select clips from previous episodes. Powerline Podcast Website: https://www.powerlinepodcast.com/
105 | Aaron LeBlanc | Bobsdecline Lineman Blogger
Powerline Podcast - May 11, 2023 18:06 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsAaron is a Canadian military veteran, Lineman, and successful YouTuber. He has amassed nearly 100k subscribers on his channel “Bobsdecline” where he makes videos about the daily life of a journeyman lineman on the east coast of Canada. This episode has been one of the most requested episodes to ...
104 | Jaret Warren | This needs to be talked about
Powerline Podcast - May 03, 2023 17:28 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsThe subject of mental health amongst trade workers needs to be talked about more. Depression, divorce, and suicide are at an all-time high. Jaret Warren has been in the line trade for almost 2 decades and like many in this trade he has suffered with his own mental health issues but unlike most, ...
103 | Joe Legolvan | Living with meaning and purpose
Powerline Podcast - April 26, 2023 17:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsJoe is a men's fitness and mindset coach, father, and husband. In this episode, he shares with us the tools you need to start living a life filled with meaning and purpose. We talk about overcoming depression, addiction, and anxiety with fitness, nutrition, and mindset. This episode is packed wi...
102 | Dean Bell | Changing With The Times
Powerline Podcast - April 18, 2023 16:15 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsDean is a second-generation Journeyman Lineman with an extensive background in transmission and energized barehand work methods. He’s a good friend and I can say I genuinely loved working with him. Growing up with a father as a lineman and now having almost 20 years in the trade himself, we talk...
101 | Daniel Spencer | Reps and Doubletime
Powerline Podcast - March 31, 2023 16:37 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsThis is Daniels's second time on the show. He is a lineman from Cali and I suggest you go back and listen to episode 94 if you want to get Daniels's full story. He is an inspiration and motivation to anyone that is looking to get their life on track. Addicted to alcohol, 300 lbs, and recently in...
100 | Dylon Koch | Cognitive Decline & Dehydration
Powerline Podcast - March 21, 2023 15:59 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsThis is Dylon’s second appearance on Powerline Podcast and won’t be his last. Every time I chat with Dylon I learn something. Since we’re heading towards summer I thought it would be a great time to get on here and chat about dehydration, heat illness, and how they lead to cognitive decline. We ...
099 | John Goodson | Lessons Learned
Powerline Podcast - March 07, 2023 20:38 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsJohn Goodson “Goody” is a line hand from Oklahoma. I met Goody on TikTok. It’s amazing how great social media can be if used in the right way. He has a great page where he tries to impart lessons learned from his years in the line trade. Give him a follow and listen in to this episode to hear hi...
098 | Dennis Kelly | Live The Lifestyle
Powerline Podcast - February 06, 2023 18:29 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsThis is Dennis’ second time on the podcast. If you’re interested in hearing more of his back story of becoming a lineman, I suggest that you go back and listen to episode 042. A lot has happened since the last time we talked so I decided to get him back on the show to chat. I’m always so motivat...
097 | Bo Lindell | Locked and Tagged
Powerline Podcast - January 16, 2023 19:24 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsBo became a lineman at a super young age and has been in the industry ever since. We chat about all aspects of line work from building transmission lines, to business, social media, and mental health. Bo also manages a couple of Instagram pages which we dive into call @lockedandtagged and @semi_...
096 | Terry Bellew | Our Stories Are Our History
Powerline Podcast - December 13, 2022 15:51 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsTerry is the second generation of three generations of linemen in his family and hails from Queens, New York. Throughout his career, he worked as a lineman, control center operator, trainer, and writer. He is retired now but continues to invest in our industry through writing articles for Powerl...
095 | James Greenwood | Do The Basics Well
Powerline Podcast - November 28, 2022 16:03 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsJames is one of the most active people I know. He is a South African born trainer, coach, and business owner in the health and wellness industry. It can be incredibly difficult to know how to begin your health and fitness journey. There is so much content online and it’s hard to choose who to fo...
094 | Daniel Spencer | Master Your Mindset
Powerline Podcast - November 16, 2022 19:26 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsInspiration is the word that instantly comes to mind after hearing Daniel's story. Once upon a time he was 300 lbs and addicted to alcohol. Sober and well on his way to becoming a healthy man he was involved in an electrical flashover while working in a vault in Hollywood. The incident left his ...
093 | Mackenzie Gillan | Put in the work
Powerline Podcast - November 07, 2022 17:31 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsMackenzie Gillan is a lineman apprentice from Ontario, Canada. I recently met her in person at the International Lineman’s Rodeo where she cleaned house taking home three awards in the apprentice category. I’ve followed Mackenzie for the last couple of years and one thing that I’ve noticed is th...
Bassline Mantra Ep. 80
Bassline Mantras - October 08, 2022 00:58 - 1 hourForward thinking music in a digital language best spoken by subwoofers. Bay area native musical selector, Dropper, takes you on a journey through the sounds of today’s most innovative, underground electronic music. To shine light on lesser known composers from around the globe is the mission. Exp...
092 | Scott Margolin | Sharks and Arcs
Powerline Podcast - October 04, 2022 14:41 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsScott has led an adventurous life of world travel, mountaineering, sharks, fire, and arc flash. To find out how these are all connected to line work you’ll have to listen the episode. You’re going to love this one! It’s exciting and informative all at the same time. Find it on all podcast platfo...