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On this Episode I interview Joseph Luciano who is running as a candidate for California Governor. Joseph currently resides in San Diego with his amazing wife and two lovely children. His three points of focus as a candidate are the first, second and fifth amendments. Joseph shares how things have changed in California from his childhood to now. How his relationship was with his father growing up....

On this episode we welcome Ben Holmes, aka working class zero13 on instagram. Ben is a journeyman Lineman with 10 years in the trade out of local 66. He is a Husband and a father to 2 girls. Ben is currently tramping out of San Francisco , CA Ben gives us an overview of his upbringing and his relationship with his father. He talks about Self awareness, how his father and him connected. Shame and s...

Special Guest Dr. Stephan Poulter the author of The Father Factor, The Shame Factor, and How to Father Your Son. He has practiced as a clinical psychologist specializing in family relationships for more than 25 years. Episode takeaways How is shame linked to toxic masculinity What is shame a symptom of Dr. Stephan Poulter explains how healthy masculinity can be manly How to teach our children to b...

On this Episode we welcome Jake Meeks a General Foreman at Asplundh Contruction. He is a Journeyman Lineman with the skills and determination that was forged thru adversity. In this episode, he talks about growing up with a single mom, parents divorce and the effects it had on him as a young strapping lad growing up in Southern California. Jake saw the need for mentors in his adversity, and as a y...

Special Guest "California Lineworks" Raul Guardado  Raul is a Journeyman Lineman in the trade for 24 years and is now the director for T&D Operations at Sturgeon Electric California. He has been married for 18 years, and has one beautiful daughter Madison who is 11. This Episode is special as we recorded it live at California Line studios compliments of Raul and his team. The takeaways of...

Mark Reel is a Father of 3 1/2 year old twins in Southern California where he also is a family law attorney whose main focus is on representing fathers. Prior to Law Firm Mark spent a decade in the  Sports and Fitness industry where he worked for multiple major league baseball franchises and one of the biggest fitness brands in the country. His devotion to fighting for the rights of Fathers h...

Lane is a Journeyman Lineman with over 20  years experience in the trade.  He is a proud father of 2 boys and 1 daughter. Lane loves to share his extensive love for God, Country, Family, and Linework. Life is not a sprint, it is a marathon of Hurdles and curves. In this Episode Lane talks about hurdles he had to overcome or is overcoming in his life as a man, a father, and a Journeyman L...

In this episode I am pleased to welcome none other than Diego Molinar of Journeyman Apparel and Clothing. Diego has been a journeyman electrician for 15 years, he has been married for 13 years and has two children, a boy and a girl.  In this episode Diego shares his family dynamic growing up. -What role his father played in his development. -The difficulties he had to overcome as a father try...

In this Episode we Interview Greg Cintron, a Licensed marriage and family therapist, A EMDR provider, who has worked with  Sexual Trauma victims since 2009. Greg feels honored to have worked with  the very best both on and off the battle field.  Greg shares with us the story of chasing down Hi value targets with task force 20, who were assigned to kill Kusay and Uday Hussein. He tal...

Our special Guest is Adam Wysong ,a Journeyman Lineman of 21 years, a Husband and a father of 2 Boys ages 16 and 17. On his Episode Adam talks about being an effective father to his 2 sons while being on the road. His early career as a BMX racer, Playing Football with Bryan Urlacher,and his attempt at being a teacher before transitioning into linework. Instilling Respect and teaching courtesy. Ada...

Join me as I had the privilege of hosting my Beautiful Wife (Jennie) on the Podcast. She shares in her words her near death experience that happened Dec 25 2018. Jennie's story gives encouragement to not only just Linewives but to a fraternity of wives whose husbands have to travel for work. Her perspective on what they go through is refreshing and an eye opener... She also tells from her perspect...

On this Episode Kevin talks about his life as a Journeyman Lineman. Lessons learned from his father Being Real with your kids no sugar coating. Grass Not being greener on the other side. How Family is the only thing that matters. Learning to Say NO What he learned from a Straight laced Lineman as a role Model. This episode is brought to you by our sponsors  Line 11 clothing co. Monzingo Knive...

Mark Jennison is a man on a mission to impact the world positively with his personal story of overcoming addiction. -Mark Talks about the effects he witnessed as a child. -Difference Between Alcoholism and Binge Drinking. -Poor Choices -How these vices are symptoms not problems. -The vicious cycle of substance abuse. -alcoholism is a form of child abuse. -Sedating as a father to numb the pain. -ho...

On this Episode we deal with the topic of grief, what it is, and what Della had to do to overcome the grief of loosing her son Brandon. Della is the strong woman behind the "Brothers Keeper" Movement. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Key Takeaways: How she raised to children as a single parent....

Adria Sullivan a Licensed Profesional Counselor,LCMHC Verified by Psychology Today. She specializes in NEUROFeedBack, a natural method of regulating the brain so its functions in a healthier manner and decreases problematic symptoms. Adria  Deep Dives into the topic of Burnout and how to recognize the signs before it is to late. Join us she discusses the key things to look for, How this very thing...

DR Billy ALsbrooks  is on a mission to  impact a billion people. His On-fire motivational speaking has been educating,motivating, and empowering people with the tools and strategies needed to overcome and go from living a life with limits to being Blessed and Unstoppable. Join us on this Podcast as he discusses his personal struggles with an addict for a father, to his 7 year battle with...

Join felix as he discuses his transition from Tramp Transmission Lineman to Successful entrepreneur and Founder of the Something Obscene CO. Key Takeaways: How a mans reputation is judged by the quality of his work. The Importance of His father in his Life. The struggles he has to overcome with his child custody. And How having and sharing a vision with the family determines your direction. Someth...

In this Episode we welcome Melinda Moyer,  As an  award winning science journalist, and a New York Times contributor, She was asked to investigate and address an array of parenting questions. Join us as she discusses her book, the message social media is conveying to our children, and How to raise children that are kind and generous.

Cyril is a Journeyman Lineman  a Husband and Father of 2. Recently he was apart of the highly acclaimed television show Tuff as Nails  2.  As a competitor he had a chance to represent Hawaii and electrical Lineman  across the world. Join us as he discusses how and what he does to keep from getting complacent at the work place and more importantly at the home.  Cyril gives...

Whats the Biggest challenge we are facing in America today? a lack of of fatherhood and the role that dads are playing in the lives of their families across the country. In this episode we welcome Special Guest Johnny Wilson From Fathers NM.org. 🔺Their mission and purpose is to provide support, resources, and skills to promote healthy and responsible fathering in young families. 🔺Topic “Teen Fat...

Brandon Veronesi ,a former street gang member,A Dirty White Boy Prison affiliate, and a Resident of Cook County Correctional Facility. Brandon was just like every kid out their, good athlete, driven to succeed.etc.. without a role model Brandon turned to the streets to find meaning, to find acceptance he did not receive from his father. Brandon was looking at a 25 year stretch and had to decide to...

Fathers are 40 percent more likely to experience symptoms of PTSD than men without children. That's bad news for children. For many people with PTSD, avoidance is seen as a means of managing symptoms by removing themselves from stressful situations. individuals with PTSD often view power, trust, control, and intimacy in a warped fashion, leading to violent conflict with romantic partners and famil...

Dr. Dave Paczkowski, a physical therapist by degree but strength coach by nature, dives into helping busy men get strong, feel confident, and level up their life. Most men have lost their physical and mental edge that is keeping them from living out their full potential. On This Episode Dave Talks Ergonomics, exercise, and chronic pain associated with Lineman in the Trade, in an attempt to  e...

Special Guest Hassan Daniel, Founder and CEO of the Father Factory, will discuss fathers with childhood histories of sexual abuse and how they can heal and become the fathers they want to be and their families need them to be. The trauma that results from sexual abuse is a syndrome that affects not just the victim and their family, but all of society. Because sexual abuse, molestation, and rape ar...

Matt Moeller is a Lineman with over 14 years experience in both the Construction and utility industry. He is the founder  of Divergent Alliance  a diverse, veteran-owned utility supplier , They  are  51 percent owned, operated, and controlled by veterans of the armed forces.  They  are considered a Tier 1 supplier because they provide tools and equipment directly to t...