Latest Lineman Podcast Episodes
The American Lineman | Ch 4 | The Boomer Years 1925 -1940
Powerline Podcast - September 12, 2021 15:51 - 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...
The American Lineman | Ch4 | The Boomer Years 1925 -1940
Powerline Podcast - September 12, 2021 15:51 - 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...
Equity in the Grid
Spark by T&D World - August 25, 2021 12:50 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis podcast will feature a conversation with thought leaders in the energy space on implementing the vision of a rapid, equitable transition to a world powered by renewable energy that benefits all, and takes into account social, economic, and environmental justice concerns. What are the crucial...
Renewables Are Here...Now What?
Spark by T&D World - August 24, 2021 12:50 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis podcast will address the future of renewable energy resources in the United States, and will feature Antonio Smyth, Senior Vice President, Transmission Ventures, Strategy & Policy at AEP, who will discuss the opportunities and challenges facing such clean energy sources as wind and solar pow...
THE CALL OUT | Susan Blaser | 01
Powerline Podcast - August 18, 2021 02:35 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsThe Call Out is a new series that I will be guest hosting for www.linemenplusus.com that is solely dedicated to the stories of female power linemen. This series will eventually go on to become its own podcast but for now will be published under the Powerline Podcast platform. Susan Blaser is a t...
037 | LWE | Katelyn Plonski
Powerline Podcast - August 08, 2021 03:21 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsChildren's book writer Katelyn Plonski has an incredible story filled with adventure and spur of the moment fun. Katelyn and her boyfriend (now husband) set off on an unknown RV adventure after high school that lead them right into the LineLife. From eating top Ramen everyday, bathing in hotel ...
074 | Robbie Wiggs | It's a Mental Game
Powerline Podcast - July 21, 2021 23:33 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsConversations with Robbie Wiggs are always full of real talk and great laughs. In this episode we talk linework, safety, life transitions, and mental health. Wicked episode with a wicked guy so don't even think about missing it! Find this episode of Powerline Podcast on all major podcast platf...
074 | Robbie Wiggs | It's a Mental Game
Powerline Podcast - July 21, 2021 23:33 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsConversations with Robbie Wiggs are always full of real talk and great laughs. In this episode we talk linework, safety, life transitions, and mental health. Wicked episode with a wicked guy so don't even think about missing it! Find this episode of Powerline Podcast on all major podcast platfor...
THE AMERICAN LINEMAN | Ch 3 | System Expansion
Powerline Podcast - July 15, 2021 01:00 - 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 3 | System Expansion
Powerline Podcast - July 15, 2021 01:00 - 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...
036 | LWE | Aubrey Babcock
Powerline Podcast - July 12, 2021 16:42 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsAubrey talks Taboo, Lady, and Line Life during this episode. Moving from the East Coast to Arizona, they are both growing more and more together as time goes by. Aubrey is a Mind Body Coach who is helping many women in a big way! Show guest: Aubrey Babcock | Instagram: @aub32brey Show...
JD Power Explores User Experience Trends Shaping Utilities
Spark by T&D World - July 07, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingEarlier this year JD Power released their second Utility Digital Customer Experience Study and there were some great takeaways on how user experience trends are shaping within the utilities domain. Jared Stevenson, Digital Solutions Consultant and co-author of the Utility Digital Customer Experie...
073 | Ben Holmes | Getting Very Real
Powerline Podcast - July 05, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsThis is Ben Holmes second appearance on the podcast. Ben's been working below the streets of San Francisco for a few months now doing maintenance on their aging underground power system. We highlight underground work and dive right into discussing social media and the powerline industry. We get ...
073 | Ben Holmes | Getting Very Real
Powerline Podcast - July 05, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsThis is Ben Holmes second appearance on the podcast. Ben's been working below the streets of San Francisco for a few months now doing maintenance on their aging underground power system. We highlight underground work and dive right into discussing social media and the powerline industry. We get ...
072 | Jimmy Marinus | The New Zealand Lineman
Powerline Podcast - June 28, 2021 14:39 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsJimmy Marinus has been in the trade for more than 20 years. He's worked in a few different countries and runs the popular FaceBook / Instagram pages @new_zealand_linemen. It always amazes me that no matter where you're from in the world, linemen are always the same. Find this episode of Powerlin...
072 | Jimmy Marinus | The New Zealand Lineman
Powerline Podcast - June 28, 2021 14:39 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsJimmy Marinus has been in the trade for more than 20 years. He's worked in a few different countries and runs the popular Facebook / Instagram pages @new_zealand_linemen. It always amazes me that no matter where you're from in the world, linemen are always the same. Find this episode of Powerlin...
Equitable Clean Energy in 2021: Part 2, How Regulation Can Help Ensure Equitable Access to Electric Transport
Spark by T&D World - June 23, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe state of Illinois is rapidly updating its state infrastructure and policy to support electrification for EV growth. Jeff Postelwait, Managing Editor of T&D World, talks with Maria Bocanegra, Chair of the Illinois Commerce Commission, on the role that regulators can play in making sure that al...
Equitable Clean Energy in 2021: Part 1, The Utility Perspective
Spark by T&D World - June 22, 2021 13:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingNational Grid has one of the most aggressive programs to achieve net-zero provision of energy to its customers by 2050, and the use of distributed energy resources (DER) is central to that plan. In this episode, Bader Khan, President of National Grid, talks with T&D World Executive Director, Mark...
SRP's Innovation Lab
Spark by T&D World - June 09, 2021 15:52 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingSalt River Project announced the start of operations for its Technology Innovation Laboratory in Scottsdale, Arizona. As a space for cross-department collaboration, the lab will host activities like technician and engineer training, tabletop exercises and state-of-the art utility technology testi...
The American Lineman | Ch 2 | Telephone & Power 1870 - 1900
Powerline Podcast - June 06, 2021 14:36 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsIf 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. I interviewed Alan on episode 64 of Powerline Podcast if you're interest...
THE AMERICAN LINEMAN | CH 2 Telephone & Power 1870 - 1900
Powerline Podcast - June 06, 2021 14:36 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsIf 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. I interviewed Alan on episode 64 of Powerline Podcast if you're interest...
071 | David Ball | A Passion For Linework
Powerline Podcast - May 24, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsDavid Ball has a contagious passion for linework. He is a US Army combat veteran, family man and Director of Quanta Services, LazyQ Line School. In this episode we talk about his service, the line trade and line school. Find this episode of Powerline Podcast on all major podcast platforms inclu...
The American Lineman | Ch 1 | Intro & Telegraph Era
Powerline Podcast - May 13, 2021 00:23 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsIf 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. I interviewed Alan on episode 64 of Powerline Podcast if you're interest...
THE AMERICAN LINEMAN | Intro & Telegraph Era
Powerline Podcast - May 13, 2021 00:23 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsIf 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. I interviewed Alan on episode 64 of Powerline Podcast if you're interest...
035 | LWE | Chante Wolfe
Powerline Podcast - May 04, 2021 01:50 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsWe all have a negative thought about our body here and there. Chante and Shanna talk about overcoming that negativity, making the transition to living on the road, changing careers to the Line Life and quitting your job to be able to be a stay at home mom. Everything always works out in the best...
Plan for Action: SCE's Wildfire Mitigation Plan
Spark by T&D World - April 28, 2021 12:55 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingFor more great Wildfire & Risk Mitigation content, join us for the T&D World Power Up virtual event series.
070 | Dave Fossa | On Grounding & Bonding
Powerline Podcast - April 25, 2021 16:14 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsDave is returning for the 4th time to Powerline Podcast. This time we're hitting a topic that needs constant attention, grounding and bonding. I hope this episode gets you questioning more and thinking differently about your approach to the subject. Find this episode of Powerline Podcast on all...
069 | David Mendonca | Being a Show Up Dad
Powerline Podcast - April 19, 2021 22:56 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsDavid Mendonca is a former Navy combat medic turned Lineman and now runs a successful non profit and podcast called The Show Up Dad. We talk a ton about how to raise kids being a father in the trades. Find this episode of Powerline Podcast on all major podcast platforms including Apple Podcast, ...
PSPS - The Customer Perspective, Part 2
Spark by T&D World - April 14, 2021 12:45 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis episode is part of T&D World's 2021 Power Up™ virtual series. For more content, visit: https://events.tdworld.com/
Hard Times Produce Hard People | TODAY'S TAILBOARD
Powerline Podcast - April 04, 2021 16:35 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsWe live in a world that needs more hard people but there is a fine line to walk when teaching the next generation about this. How do you teach someone to be hard but not become a monster yourself in the process?