Lineman Country Podcast

We're back with the final episode of the 3-part Advanced Industry Training series of the Lineman Country Podcast. Hang out and listen as our host sits back down one more time with AJ Russell, as well as two students, E'Treu Adonai and Marcus Wade, from Bermuda, as we chat about their time here at SLTC and training with AJ.   Host: Jaclyn Johannsen Guests: AJ Russell, E'Treu Adonai, & Marcus Wa...

Listen to a brand-new episode of the Lineman Country Podcast as we continue part two of our three-part series on Advanced Industry Training. Join our host as she sits back down with AJ Russell to dive deeper into what it was like training a Pole Circle of 10 students from Bermuda. Host: Jaclyn Johannsen Guest: AJ Russell Produced & Edited by: Jaclyn Johannsen *Recorded on 11/20/2025

Listen to a brand new episode of the Lineman Country Podcast as we kick off the first of a three-part mini series on SLTC’s Advanced Industry Training program. Our host sits down with Kelly Slater and AJ Russell, who help run the program, to discuss how it started, where it stands today, and where they hope to take it next. Host: Jaclyn Johannsen Guests: Kelly Slater & AJ Russell Produced &amp...

We're back with another episode of the Lineman Country Podcast! Hang out and listen while our hosts sit down and chat with Chattanooga local and President of Ten4 Recruiting, Matt Beach. They discuss everything from CDL trucking to family and health! Hosts: David Powell & PJ Nardy Guest: Matt Beach Edited by: Jaclyn Johannsen *Recorded on 3/27/2025

Listen to a brand new episode of the Lineman Country Podcast as our hosts chat with ELP 75 graduate, Isaac Otchere, while they discuss everything from growing up in Africa, moving to America, and more! Hosts: David Powell & PJ Nardy Guest: Isaac Otchere Produced & Edited by: Jaclyn Johannsen *Recorded on 11/15/2024

We're back with a new podcast! Hang out while our hosts chat with Kelly and Dawn Slater as they talk about the family side of linework and the challenges they faced. Hosts: Jaclyn & Danielle Guest: Kelly & Dawn Slater Produced & Edited by: Jaclyn Johannsen *Recorded on 6/14/2024

On this episode of the Lineman Country Podcast ELP 73 graduate, Nevardo Eason, sat down with our hosts to discuss growing up in Jamaica, the dream for linework, coming to SLTC, and more! Hosts: David Powell & PJ Nardy Guest: Nevardo Eason Produced & Edited by: Jaclyn Johannsen *Recorded on 4/9/2024

We're back with another episode of the Lineman Country Podcast where hosts, David and PJ sit down and chat with ELP 73 graduate, Donoven Boggs! Sit back and relax while they discuss everything from family relationships to choosing lineschool, and more!   Hosts: David Powell & PJ Nardy Guest: Donoven Boggs Produced & Edited by: Jaclyn Johannsen *Recorded on 3/22/2024

Hang out and listen as our hosts chat with SLTC's school chaplain, Brother Eddie Cantrell, as they discuss his background, becoming a part of SLTC, forming bonds with students, and more. Hosts: David Powell & PJ Nardy Guest: Brother Eddie Cantrell Produced & Edited by: Jaclyn Johannsen *Recorded on 11/3/2023  

On this new episode of the Lineman Country Podcast, hang out and listen as our hosts sit down and chat with Austin Myers, an Electrical Lineworker Program Class 71 graduate, while they discuss, fatherhood, changing careers, motocross, and more.  Hosts: David Powell & PJ Nardy Guest: Austin Myers Produced & Edited by: Jaclyn Johannsen *Recorded on 8/8/2023

Listen as hosts, David and PJ, sit down and talk with ELP 71 graduate, Zachary Oumansour, as they chat about childhood experiences, being in the Marine Corps, and much more.  Hosts: David Powell & PJ Nardy Guest: Zachary Oumansour Produced & Edited by: Jaclyn Johannsen *Recorded on 8/8/2023

Hang out with hosts Danielle & Jaclyn as they chat with SLTC Communications Lineworker Program instructor, Addan Dye while they discuss the vital parts communications linework plays and the many ways the industry is changing.  Hosts: Danielle & Jaclyn Guest: Addan Dye Edited by: Jaclyn Johannsen *Recorded on 5/25/23*

On this episode of the Lineman Country Podcast, hosts David & PJ sit down with ELP class 70 graduate, Johnny Newell, discussing troubling pasts, newfound faith, and paving a new path toward a successful career.  *You can hear more of Johnny's story by visiting the link here: https://youtu.be/zHdoCSSLXY4 Hosts: David Powell & PJ Nardy Guest: Johnny Newell Produced & Edited by: Jaclyn Johannsen *Rec...

Tune in as hosts Danielle & Jaclyn sit down with SLTC CDL instructor, Lindsey, as she talks about getting into CDL, and becoming the first female instructor at SLTC.  Hosts: Danielle + Jaclyn Guest: Lindsey Hankins Produced / Edited by: Jaclyn Johannsen

Hang out with hosts Danielle + Jaclyn as they chat with ELP 69 graduate, Chloe Biancarelli, while they discuss pursuing a trade as a young woman and more.  Hosts: Danielle + Jaclyn Guest: Chloe Biancarelli Producer: Jaclyn Johannsen Editor: Jaclyn Johannsen

Hang out and listen as our hosts, David & PJ, chat with ELP 69 student Jillian Johnson and what it's like going to school at SLTC, entering a man's world as a woman, and more.  Hosts: David Powell + PJ Nardy Guest: Jillian Johnson Producer: Jaclyn Johannsen Editor: Jared Anders + Jaclyn Johannsen

Tune in as hosts, Danielle and Jaclyn, sit down with SLTC's Training Supervisor, Shannon Love, as they learn more about how he entered into linework, found SLTC, and some funny stories while on the job.  Hosts: Danielle + Jaclyn  Guest: Shannon Love Producer: Jaclyn Johannsen Editor: Jared Anders  

Sit back, listen, and relax while David and PJ talk to about music, married life, and becoming a father while attending lineman school with Torey Allen who is a graduate of SLTC's Electrical Lineworker Program Class 68.  Hosts: David Powell + PJ Nardy Guest: Torey Allen Producer: Jaclyn Johannsen Editor: Jared Anders Logo: Danielle Hughes

David and PJ sit with Zack Madaris, an electrical lineworker student, and talk about lineman school, a support system growing up, and hunting.  Hosts: David Powell + PJ Nardy Guest: Zack Madaris Producer: Jaclyn Johannsen Editor: Jared Anders Logo: Danielle Hughes

Sit down with us to chat with Trevor Scott who is a student of Southeast Lineman Training Center's Electrical Lineworker Program Class 68. They discuss childhood, football, lineman school, and more. Credits: Hosts: David Powell + PJ Nardy Guest: Trevor Scott Producer: Jaclyn Johannsen Editor: Jared Anders Logo: Danielle Hughes