Latest Powerline Podcast Episodes
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...
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...