Latest Lineman Podcast Episodes
091 | Mike Dumoit & Steve Sarnocinski | Milwaukee Tool
Powerline Podcast - August 26, 2022 17:26 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsThis is way more than just a podcast about tools though we do dive into that. Mike and Steve have led interesting lives. Mike is from Texas and grew up with a passion for music and Steve is an East coast born and raised US Army veteran. Both of these guys open up to me sharing their stories and ...
090 | Veteran Electrical Entry Program (VEEP)
Powerline Podcast - July 28, 2022 17:16 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsIn this episode I’m joined by a panel of industry professionals to answer a variety of frequently asked questions about how a veteran can transition from active duty to a career as a power lineman. Following this panel discussion are testimonies from four veterans that have just recently enter...
089 | Emily Flynn | Positivity rocks
Powerline Podcast - July 11, 2022 18:39 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsEmily Flynn is a Line Mechanic (Lineman) from New Zealand. In this episode of Powerline Podcast, we dig into a bunch of topics ranging from traveling the world to mental health to being a female in a male-dominated industry. I really enjoyed this conversation with Emily and I know you’ll get a t...
The American Lineman | Ch 07 | OSHA Begins
Powerline Podcast - June 28, 2022 22:21 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsThis is chapter 07 of the reading of the book The American Lineman. It’s being read by Brady Hansen. The book is written by Alan Drew in collaboration with The Northwest Lineman College (NLC). Go back and listen to all of the previous chapters of The American Lineman on Powerline Podcast. This...
ENCORE: It *Was* Time to Loosen the Grip on Reproductive Freedom, with Heidi Sieck
MASKulinity - June 24, 2022 16:35 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsAt the time this episode was first released, Roe vs Wade was a possibility and we invited Heidi Sieck, founder and CEO of VOTEPROCHOICE, which dedicated to putting votes behind pro-choice candidates, to talk about what American faces if this milestone case overturned. That day has arrived, so no...
088 | Kaycee Feild | Building a winning mindset
Powerline Podcast - June 15, 2022 18:27 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsKaycee is a six time world champion bareback cowboy from Utah. He come’s from a family of winners and we dive deep on how to create a winning mindset for yourself. We also chat a lot about how important the trades are and why ranch & rodeo kids are a perfect fit.
087 | Randall Taylor | Be true to yourself
Powerline Podcast - June 03, 2022 17:44 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsRandall just recently topped out as a journeyman lineman and is passionate and excited about his future in the trade. We talk about being true to yourself and following your heart when it comes to choosing a career and how nobody is going to just hand you a journeyman ticket. You have to earn ...
086 | Hank Boldyzar Jr | Live every minute
Powerline Podcast - May 11, 2022 19:03 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsHank is a second generation lineman that’s had a passion for the trade since the second grade. He shares lessons learned over his 24 years in the trade and how amazing it was to have his father as a bucket partner.
Cooperation Among Cooperatives
Spark by T&D World - May 10, 2022 13:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingSupply chain issues, talent retention, adopting new technologies and increasing reliability are problems faced by rural cooperatives as well as larger utilities. The geographical remoteness and smaller budgets of co-ops often mean they need to face problems creatively. T&D World’s Jeff Postelwait...
085 | Jude Jolma | The do's and don'ts
Powerline Podcast - May 04, 2022 17:38 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsJude Jolma returns to Powerline Podcast for the second time. If you want to know his full story go back and listen to episode 31. Jude is a lineman and now IBEW Local 125 rep. He gives us some great insights from this new perspective.
084 | The Power Discord
Powerline Podcast - March 08, 2022 03:05 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsThis is a special episode specifically drawing your attention to the Power Discord. What’s a Discord? Check out this episode for the answer to that question. Zeus Hawaii has created the first-ever discord for line workers and it’s amazing! Big shout out to Kenny Adams from Linetalkers Podcast fo...
083 | Kyle Kropog | Invest in the future
Powerline Podcast - February 21, 2022 03:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsKyle is a Journeyman Lineman and part-time apprenticeship instructor who’s passionate about raising the next generation of lineworkers. ✌️SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE ✌️ Shop Podcast Merch: https://www.electriclifeshop.com/ Online Resume Course for Lineworkers: https://www.electriclifemp.co...
082 | Tony Bravo | Forged in fire
Powerline Podcast - February 02, 2022 23:25 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsTony is a Lineman, a father and a knife maker. What started as a hobby led him to become a Forged In Fire champion and will now be a craft that he pursues forever. ✌️SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE ✌️ Shop Podcast Merch: https://www.electriclifeshop.com/ Online Resume Course for Lineworkers: h...
The American Lineman | Ch 6 | Underground Expansion
Powerline Podcast - January 12, 2022 18:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsTHE AMERICAN LINEMAN is undeniably the greatest book ever written about linemen and our trade. If you are a Lineman and you are passionate about this trade then I'm sure you enjoy learning about our history. Alan Drew is the author of a an amazing book about the origins of our trade called Th...
081 | Braam Botha | It takes time to find what you love
Powerline Podcast - January 05, 2022 21:58 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsBraam is a US Military Veteran. His family hails from South Africa and he's done a bunch of crazy jobs before finding linework. Some of these jobs include playing ice hockey, cattle ranching, and Alaskan commercial fishing and guiding. It's safe to say his true love, other than his soon to be wif...
039 | LWE | Jennie Mendonca
Powerline Podcast - December 19, 2021 04:38 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsJennie is a Linewife, Mother, and Podcast assistant to the Show up Dad Podcast. She has overcome huge health hurdles resulting in her entire family having a new outlook on life. We talk health, the failing health care system and we get real talking about relationships. Show guest: Jennie...
080 | Kyle Norden | You have to find a new mission
Powerline Podcast - December 12, 2021 16:29 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsI've followed Kyle for quite a while now on social media. He's a lineman and a man that has always made time to look after himself by staying fit and super positive. He's motivated me on numerous occations to get my ass in the gym and look after my mental and physical health. Kyle is also a veter...
080 | Kyle Norden | You have to find a new mission
Powerline Podcast - December 12, 2021 16:29 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsI've followed Kyle for quite a while now on social media. He's a lineman and a man that has always made time to look after himself by staying fit and super positive. He's motivated me on numerous occations to get my ass in the gym and look after my mental and physical health. Kyle is also a vete...
079 | Sean Matthews | Just get after it
Powerline Podcast - December 05, 2021 17:15 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsSean was a commercial fisherman, he's a chef, father, husband, Lineman, Barehand Lineman, and also a long time practitioner in the sports of Mui Thai and Jiu Jitsu. This episode is packed with life lessons and value. I hope you enjoy. Show Sponsors: Tallman Equipment Co. | Instagram: @ta...
Critical Infrastructure for Critical Times
Spark by T&D World - November 17, 2021 12:50 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis episode is part of T&D World's Black Sky Hazards & Grid Resilience virtual event, taking place November 16-17, 2021 and on demand after.
Planning for the Unknown: Climate Science and Extreme Scenarios
Spark by T&D World - November 16, 2021 12:50 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis episode is part of T&D World's Black Sky Hazards & Grid Resilience virtual event, taking place November 16-17, 2021 and on demand after.
038 | LWE | Samantha Goins
Powerline Podcast - November 07, 2021 23:56 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsSamantha shares her story today of loss, fear, love, strength, and sadness. She is beautiful inside and out. Full of wisdom and love. I hope this episode touches you as it has touched me. You never know the value of a memory until that’s all you have left. Show guest: Samantha Goins | I...
The American Lineman Chapter 5 | The War Years
Powerline Podcast - October 31, 2021 20:46 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsTHE AMERICAN LINEMAN is undeniably the greatest book ever written about linemen and our trade. If you are a Lineman and you are passionate about this trade then I'm sure you enjoy learning about our history. Alan Drew is the author of a an amazing book about the origins of our trade called ...
The American Lineman | Ch 5 | The War Years
Powerline Podcast - October 31, 2021 20:46 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsTHE AMERICAN LINEMAN is undeniably the greatest book ever written about linemen and our trade. If you are a Lineman and you are passionate about this trade then I'm sure you enjoy learning about our history. Alan Drew is the author of a an amazing book about the origins of our trade called The A...
078 | D'Jon Greer | Encouraging diversity
Powerline Podcast - October 20, 2021 18:57 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsD'Jon Greer has an awesome story of persistence and perseverance. Our conversation hits so many great topics such as how to start with a union, becoming an inside wireman in order to reach your dream of being a lineman and diversity in the trades. We talk about how being an African American has ...
077 | Simon Levin | Dragon Wear
Powerline Podcast - October 11, 2021 11:15 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsAt True North Gear® / Dragon Wear, they know tough tools are essential for tough jobs. And your job is one of the toughest. That’s why founder Alyx Fier started building rugged, groundbreaking gear in his garage in 1992. His work began with an idea and a home sewing machine after he learned how ...
076 | Kevin Taylor | The straight truth about linework
Powerline Podcast - October 01, 2021 17:47 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsKevin grew up near Houston Texas riding dirt bikes and street racing his way through his youth. He loves transmission work and has spent the last few years balancing his home life while putting check marks on his linework bucket list. This is a straight talk conversation about the line life. Fi...
076 | Kevin Taylor | The straight truth about linework
Powerline Podcast - October 01, 2021 17:47 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsKevin grew up near Houston Texas riding dirt bikes and street racing his way through his youth. He loves transmission work and has spent the last few years balancing his home life while putting check marks on his linework bucket list. This is a straight talk conversation about the line life. ...
075 | Dane O'Reilly | Leading a great example
Powerline Podcast - September 22, 2021 00:39 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsDane is a Lineman from Ontario, Canada. He is the kind of guy that is always driven towards being the best he can be. We talk about getting into the trade, leadership, and instructing the next generation of lineworkers. Find this episode of Powerline Podcast on all major podcast platforms incl...
075 | Dane O'Reilly | Leading a great example
Powerline Podcast - September 22, 2021 00:39 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsDane is a Lineman from Ontario, Canada. He is the kind of guy that is always driven towards being the best he can be. We talk about getting into the trade, leadership, and instructing the next generation of lineworkers. Find this episode of Powerline Podcast on all major podcast platforms includ...