Powerline Podcast

We'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 here: https://www.powerlinepodcast.com/ 📱FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA📱 TikTok:   https://www.tiktok.com/@powerline...

This 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 lot out of this episode. Enjoy! ✌️SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE ✌️ Hit up our website here: https://www.powerli...

This 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 passing on a legacy. ✌️SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE ✌️ Hit up our website here: https://www.powerlinepodcas...

Exciting 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 the world of the infrastructure and craft labor industry. Listen in as Ryan and Redgie explore the dyna...

RJ 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 and what it takes to become a lineman in today's world. 

Ashly 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 brand new album “Long Road Ahead”, and the song that is connecting with linemen everywhere “Lost To The T...

  In 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 cities and towns stay powered. From major storm response after a hurricane to the precision required in con...

Remarkable 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 military background as an Apache helicopter commander to his awe-inspiring experiences in the vast expanse of...

Powering 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 utility business, Duke knows the electrifying world of power infrastructure inside and out.   The conversation dives...

I 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 the show. Clint is a lineman, singer and songwriter with a gift for storytelling. He's been in the indus...

Bryce 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 interesting episode full of great conversation about how we may be able to better our culture in this trade. It's...

Noah 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 share. Could I come on the show to talk about it?"     His story was a powerful testament to me that you...

As 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. Brandon has been on both sides, lineman and management so we talk about it in this episode with the hope of...

Cain 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 all be boiled down to really hard work and the fact that you just need to get it done.     ✌️ SUPPORT T...

Scott is the  Western Region Account Executive for Dragon Wear FR and Justin is the Safety and Environmental Manager for Clark County PUD. My conversation with these two is all about the importance of building solid relationships at work. Safety is about so many different things but two pillars are relationships and solid communication. These guys have lived by these pillars while working together...

Ryan has been grinding in line work for many years. He's one of those guys that started where everyone does, at the bottom but has risen through the ranks and has had a great career so far. This episode is full of straight talk on everything line work. It's packed with value so please enjoy.     ✌️ SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE  ✌️   Hit up our website here: https://www.powerlinepodcast.com/   📱 FOLLO...

Paul and his wife had to go through something that no parents should ever have to go through, the loss of a child. Sudden and unexpectedly Paul's daughter Guiliana developed a rare form of cancer that took her life in under a year. The positive impact that Guiliana was able to have on so many lives will echo in time for years to come. Paul openly shares his experience going through this trying tim...

Derek Egroff has had an extensive career in the line trade with a huge emphasis on all things high-voltage transmission. He’s been involved with hundreds of transmission projects and assisted in creating energized bare-hand programs, helicopter procedures, and countless other endeavors over his lengthy career. Derek is now giving back to the trade as a training instructor. In this episode, we dive...

Bryce is a lineman originally from Arizona now living and working in Northern California. The question “What does it truly mean to be a journeyman lineman” is one that I’ve asked myself many times. Bryce and I collectively have more than 40 years of experience in this industry so we tackle this question head-on in this episode. Hopefully, you guys get some value from it, and at a minimum, you star...

I first met Jason in Lawrenceburg Indiana a few years ago. We were randomly placed as pole partners in the final event of the Whiskey City Rodeo. Jason reached out to me a few weeks ago and said hey I’d love to be on the podcast if you’d have me. Of course, I said yes and it was awesome to hear his story. Turns out he has competed at the International Lineman’s Rodeo in Kansas 22 times in his care...

This is Jimmy’s second time on PLP. Almost two years have passed since he was last on the show so we had a ton of new things to catch up on. Jimmy recently started his own power line company. This is one of those things that every lineman has thought about at one point or another so we get right into the pros and cons of running your own company as well as so much more. Plus if you've ever thought...

Join host Ryan Lucas as he relives some key clips from the past 10 episodes of Powerline Podcast. This is a new series where Ryan shares insights and commentary around select clips from previous episodes. Powerline Podcast Website: https://www.powerlinepodcast.com/

Aaron is a Canadian military veteran, Lineman, and successful YouTuber. He has amassed nearly 100k subscribers on his channel “Bobsdecline” where he makes videos about the daily life of a journeyman lineman on the east coast of Canada. This episode has been one of the most requested episodes to date. We pack this conversation with value so please enjoy. Episodes can be found on all podcast audio p...

The subject of mental health amongst trade workers needs to be talked about more. Depression, divorce, and suicide are at an all-time high. Jaret Warren has been in the line trade for almost 2 decades and like many in this trade he has suffered with his own mental health issues but unlike most, he was willing to sit down and talk about it. We need to do this more. We need to talk about this subjec...

Joe is a men's fitness and mindset coach, father, and husband. In this episode, he shares with us the tools you need to start living a life filled with meaning and purpose. We talk about overcoming depression, addiction, and anxiety with fitness, nutrition, and mindset. This episode is packed with value so get out your notebook.