Powerline Podcast

Glenn Wright is a Journeyman Lineman, JM Electrician, and professional teacher/instructor. He's been a trades training instructor for some of the biggest names in the industry and has a ton of knowledge to share with us about the state of training in our trade. ✌️SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE ✌️ Shop Podcast Merch: https://www.electriclifeshop.com/ Online Resume Course for Lineworkers: https://www.elec...

In this episode we talk about having a goal, setting an intention and striving to reach it. Syd grew up on a farm in southern Saskatchewan. She is the first female to go through the SaskPower line apprenticeship program and is currently a third year apprentice. With hard work, patience, and dedication you can achieve anything.     Show sponsor: Tallman Equipment Co Tallmanequipment.com IG Tallmane...

Mike Scott has truly shaped a great career in the electrical industry. He has very humble beginnings as a hole digger, through patience and a ton of hard work he has risen to be an important leader of a major powerline contracting company. There are so many great lessons in this episode. Mike’s story has a couple of twists of hardship as well and he was gracious enough to share with us what they w...

Lots of great conversation in this episode. Anne-Marie and I talk about everything from what it took to start LineJunk and now the Line Life Foundation to safety in the trade. She is one of those people that genuinely cares for the industry and the people in it. This is a great story that I think you’ll all really enjoy listening to. They can be found on all major social platforms as well as.  Lin...

“Distance teaches us to appreciate the days that we are able to spend together and distance teaches us the definition of patience, It is a reminder that every moment together is special, and every second together should be cherished.” Distance is something that we in this trade know all about. Todays guest has decided to close the distance   in her and her husbands relationship by packing up every...

Isaac is a lineman that lives in the mountains of Southern California.   One of the amazing things about this trade is how similar we all are. In this episode we really just talk about life. We share some of the jobs we’ve worked on and what we do with our off time.   If you have a love of the outdoors this is the episode for you. Isaac has a jacked up jeep and utility trailer that he loves to get...

On September 30, 2013 Del Marth lost her son Brandon Orozco in a workplace accident. This is his story. Del is known as Linemanmamma on social media. To find out more. Brotherskeeperlinemanapparel.com IG @Linemanmamma Show sponsor Dragonwear.com ✌️SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE ✌️ Shop Podcast Merch: https://www.electriclifeshop.com/ Online Resume Course for Lineworkers: https://www.electriclifemp.com/...

Kylee Bott is a lineman and entrepreneur. I had a chance to sit down for an interview with Kylee to hear all about the creation of KB Rustic Signs and the Fried Squirrel Hat Co along with his military career and life in this fine trade. ✌️SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE ✌️ Shop Podcast Merch: https://www.electriclifeshop.com/ Online Resume Course for Lineworkers: https://www.electriclifemp.com/   📱FOLLO...

Josh Langley is a Lineman from Southern California. In this episode we talk about leadership in the trade, balancing family and work, and a heart for the men and women that serve our nations. Show Sponsor -DragonWear® www.dragonwear.com ✌️SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE ✌️ Shop Podcast Merch: https://www.electriclifeshop.com/ Online Resume Course for Lineworkers: https://www.electriclifemp.com/   📱FOLLO...

Back for the second time is special guest David Fossa. In this episode David and I get into talking about safety, attitude and leadership. ✌️SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE ✌️ Shop Podcast Merch: https://www.electriclifeshop.com/ Online Resume Course for Lineworkers: https://www.electriclifemp.com/   📱FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA📱 TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanwlucas Instagram:  https://www.instagr...

If you're on IG or Facebook you know this guy as The Bull Grunt. Curtis Helms is a second gen Lineman from the great state of Texas. Curtis uses his gift of comedy and 20 plus years in the trade to spread his passion for the industry and safety. ✌️SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE ✌️ Shop Podcast Merch: https://www.electriclifeshop.com/ Online Resume Course for Lineworkers: https://www.electriclifemp.com/...

Raelynn Hawco is a ticketed Journeyman Lady Lineman from a small town in the north east corner of Canada. She is living proof that you don’t have to be a big burly 6’4” dude to work in this trade.   One of the most amazing things about this trade is how diverse the work is. You can literally be working somewhere one minute and somewhere completely different the next. An entire career could be spen...

Jim Martin has a lifetime of experience in the power industry. His background is extensive in safety particularly ergonomics and the effects of human performance on incidents in the line trade. ✌️SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE ✌️ Shop Podcast Merch: https://www.electriclifeshop.com/ Online Resume Course for Lineworkers: https://www.electriclifemp.com/   📱FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA📱 TikTok:  https://www...

His line crew was down on moral and the East Coast Lineman Instagram page was born. The video’s originally started as a way to cheer up the crew and pull them out of their funk. They have now gone viral and so has his page. East Coast is a major contributor to the brothers keeper movement and the creator of Bobby the line grunt. He uses his gift of comedy and love of linework to push a message of...

This episode is about two circuits of 287kV transmission line that run from Kemano, BC up through the Kildala mountain pass and down to Kitimat. The worlds first two catenary structures are what make this line unique and this is a story about their design and construction. ✌️SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE ✌️ Shop Podcast Merch: https://www.electriclifeshop.com/ Online Resume Course for Lineworkers: http...

Kevin went straight from high school to linework. He was raised with a blue collar back ground and new the value of a hard days work. Listen as we talk about being a tradesman acting on an idea to start a business, raising kids, and our passion for the brotherhood. ✌️SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE ✌️ Shop Podcast Merch: https://www.electriclifeshop.com/ Online Resume Course for Lineworkers: https://www....

Garry Millward grew up a very active child in the mountains of Utah. He gravitated to skateboarding, climbing, mountain biking, and eventually became a pro snowboarder. Once he found linework he knew he had found a career that matched his lifestyle. ✌️SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE ✌️ Shop Podcast Merch: https://www.electriclifeshop.com/ Online Resume Course for Lineworkers: https://www.electriclifemp.c...

Mike Hyland is a Sr. VP Engineering at American Public Power Association. Mr Hyland and a group of amazing people have begun and almost completed a pilot project called Light Up Navajo. The goal is to energize 15,000 Navajo home still without electricity. For more info about this project or to donate to the cause go to  www.publicpower.org You can also connect with Mike Hyland on LinkedIn, follow...

For a good portion of Canadian's their life as a child revolves around the ice rink. That's how it was for guest number 006 Dean Clark. He is a former (NHL) Nation Hockey League player, world junior coach and Lineman with a gift for building teams. After hockey ended as a player for Dean a friend of his introduced him to linework and he became a Lineman. After a few years as a Lineman an opportuni...

Adrian Midwood is the son of a Lineman from BC Canada. He is a world changing ocean conservationist that works for an organization called Plastic Oceans Canada. Their Netflix documentary "A Plastic Ocean" is said to be the best of this generation. ✌️SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE ✌️ Shop Podcast Merch: https://www.electriclifeshop.com/ Online Resume Course for Lineworkers: https://www.electriclifemp.com...

Today we recognize The Lineman. Definition of recognition: If you are given recognition, people show admiration and respect for your achievements. - Cambridge Dictionary ✌️SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE ✌️ Shop Podcast Merch: https://www.electriclifeshop.com/ Online Resume Course for Lineworkers: https://www.electriclifemp.com/   📱FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA📱 TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanwlucas...

Olin Clawson is a Lineman from Lawrenceburg Indiana aka Whiskey City. With roots as a cowboy and outdoorsman it led him west where he would learn the trade. We talk about all things linework with a touch of hunting, bullriding and growing up with values. ✌️SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE ✌️ Shop Podcast Merch: https://www.electriclifeshop.com/ Online Resume Course for Lineworkers: https://www.electriclif...

David Fossa is a veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces and has had a long career in the electrical industry. David will be a reoccurring guest so this episode will be just an introduction. Enjoy! ✌️SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE ✌️ Shop Podcast Merch: https://www.electriclifeshop.com/ Online Resume Course for Lineworkers: https://www.electriclifemp.com/   📱FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA📱 TikTok:  https://ww...

Welcome to the first episode of Powerline Podcast! In this episode I touch on why I decided to create this podcast and what you can expect from this show. ✌️ SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE ✌️ Shop Podcast Merch: https://www.electriclifeshop.com/ Online Resume Course for Lineworkers: https://www.electriclifemp.com/   📱 FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanwlucas Instagram: ht...