Polecast Media

In this conversation, Scott Politakis interviews Doug Winston, the owner and CEO of DNM Electrical Contracting. Doug shares his journey in the electrical contracting industry, the importance of skilled trades, and the need for mentorship and advocacy in this field. He discusses the challenges faced by students and parents in navigating trade education, the role of AI in the industry, and the signi...

In this episode of the Polecast, Scott Politakis emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and personal responsibility in the skilled trades, particularly for linemen. He encourages listeners to utilize the mirror as a metaphorical tool for assessing their physical and mental readiness before starting their workday. Scott outlines several critical questions to consider, such as sleep quality, p...

What does it take to be America's Favorite Lineman? We delve into the importance of training, critical thinking, safety awareness, near misses, JSA, safety procedures, teaching, communication, and the significance of bringing back the trades. Austin discusses the role of building up apprentices and the challenges faced in preparing them for the industry. The conversation covers various aspects of...

What if you could drastically cut your trouble call times and save your wrist? Well the new One-Click Hotline Click from Zeus Power Supplies can do just that. Learn about their new products like hotline clamps and innovative rubble gloves on this weeks episode of Polecast, where life on the line gets real. Find out more about Zeus Power Supplies here: https://zeustx.com/ If you like what you heard...

If you're a lineman you likely know the name "LineJunk". But do you know the face behind the cool shirts and Facebook page? Better yet do you know how much she does for this community? From supporting fallen linemen and their families to raising awareness to the mental health crisis amongst blue collar workers, if it helps linemen she has her hand in it. We are grateful that she was able to take t...

You may know him from his lunch videos on Tik Tok or his interviews from events like the Utility Expo but there's more to bucketman77. Scott sits down with Murray Yance of JJ&J Electric and talks all things linework from the way the industry is going to mad mamas nothing is off the table. Get to know Murray and maybe even discover that there's more to linework than just getting a job at the lo...

Scott sits down with Duston from Extex Manufacturing to discuss the innovative nature of Linemen and how to get those ideas to market. We're seeing more and more tools on the market for linemen by linemen, how did those ideas become a reality? Duston answers that question for us as he shares his insider knowledge into the manufacturing of these tools. Do you have an idea or a product you need help...

On todays episode Scott interviews Country, a union helicopter journeyman linemen. We talk what it looks like to fly from the helicopter as a journeyman lineman. He goes into the benefits of being in the union and what a union paycheck looks like. As well as different roles you can have in the union. #journeymanlineman #mfjl #tradeschool #skilledtrades #ibew

On today’s episode of Polecast Media, we are tackling the hot topic: The controversy of climbing school and why we’re for it. ⚡ In this podcast, we dive into: The debate around climbing schools and safety concerns Why training and education matter for the electrical linework industry Real stories and experiences from the field The importance of climbing skills for linemen How climbing schools sha...

Scott got the opportunity to chat with Mckendree from JL Matthews Company about the company's history, future, and exciting partnerships. Hear about the innovative men in the industry developing their own designs and partnering with JL Matthews to get those products distributed.

Get to know your host Scott Politakis, where he started and how he got into the industry. Why does Scott climb in cowboy boots? Where should you start if you're interested in becoming a lineman? Get the answers to these questions and more on this episode of Polecast.

Hear about what it was like for Jim and myself as apprentices, how we got into linework, some of our oh shit moments and maybe even a Jambalaya recipe at the end. Genuine moments of life on the line.

This is just the beginning. In our trailer episode, your host—Scott Politakis—sets the stage for what  Polecast  is all about: real stories from the line, raw humor from the trade, and a place where linemen from all walks of life can share what it’s really like to live and work on the road. From storm calls to road-dog brotherhood, nothing’s off limits. Tune in to get a feel for the laughs, the gr...