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  • Power to the People with Zeuss_Hawaii

    8 MAR 2022 · Hawaii's own Zeuss recently created a community with the Discord App. "Power" is a Discord community for everyone currently in or interested in the electric power industry. The community gives a voice to everyone and offers many pages of interest for all to listen and learn. Listen in as Zeuss talks about this community joined by fellow linehands Robbie Wiggs, Matt Santiago, Ryan Lucas and the one and only High Voltage Commando.
    24m 34s
  • Going Digital with Trenton Carlock

    21 FEB 2022 · Trenton Carlock is a Texas linehand who saw a need to create an electronic version of a transformer lab. After a year of hard work, his company, Digital Apprentice LLC rolled out the Lineman's Reference - XFMR Lab App. Its a very useful tool to learn and practice transformer connections. Listen in as we chat about his career, the new app and what is next on his agenda. Trenton is a true visionary who is taking this industry to the next level.
    18m 20s
  • Grounded by Rope with Jamie Goddard "The Rope Guru"

    31 JAN 2022 · Jamie Goddard is the founder and owner of The Rope Guru LLC. Jamie left the corporate job to start his own gig at age 48. Jamie's company services many industries including the electric utility business. Besides Jamie's expert knowledge with rope and its applications, he is a solid guy who puts his family first. Listen in as Jamie and I chat about he and his family, his business and what he feels is important in life. His company website states: "Jamie Goddard’s career spanned 20 years in sales, service, and safety for a global leader in rope manufacturing. He dedicated himself to the Electrical Utility, Arboriculture, and Heavy Lift markets worldwide. He and his team are rope people with great diversity in their knowledge and experience. The Rope Guru team makes tools out of rope. We make Winch Lines for utility trucks, eye splices for transmission and distribution pulling lines, climbing lines, and rigging lines for tree climbers, tow ropes for marine, slings for heavy lift needs, and more. We also offer on-site inspections and virtual classrooms for the advanced learning of synthetic ropes, and how to inspect different types and applications for their use."
    39m 17s
  • Giving Kids the Power with Sarah Reijonen

    12 DEC 2021 · Sarah Reijonen is an author and founder of the Tiny Tradesmen Book Series. Her first children's book "Light Up The World, When I Grow Up, I want To Be A Lineman " introduces our youth to the line trade and will be the first in a series highlighting the technical and vocational career paths. With Sarah's background in journalism along with her husband's line experience, she gives us a peek of her new book which will without a doubt be "Giving Kids the Power".
    23m 57s
  • The Real Deal with Terry Bellew

    6 DEC 2021 · Terry Bellew is a retired lineman from New York. He has served in multiple capacities including working in the line crews, supervisor and manager. Terry plays a big part in Powerlineman Magazine and Powerlineman.com where he writes, edits and promotes the trade with his unique style. Terry's experience, wisdom and professional approach are what makes him The Real Deal.
    33m 56s
  • Making An Impact with Bo Lindell

    8 AUG 2021 · Bo Lindell started in the trade at age 14 and knows this business inside and out. I had the privilege of sitting down with Bo as he shared his thoughts on the past, present and future. He is a very strong advocate for safety and has a unique style of making a positive impact on others. Listen in and you will agree that Bo is as solid as they come.
    36m 57s
  • John Day - "Lineman Down on Signal Mountain"

    12 APR 2021 · John Day is a good friend, mentor and former coworker. In June of 1996, he was on a routine trouble call and fell victim to both distractions and complacency. He was a great lineman but committed a critical error in which he lost an arm. He humbly tells his story of survival hoping that others will not follow the same path.
    43m 36s
  • "Hope Is Not A Plan" is total garbage

    29 NOV 2020 · Just a few minutes of my thoughts on hope and how important it is in both our personal life and especially in the workplace no matter the occupation. I probably needed this more than you did but go ahead and give it a listen.
    7m 19s
  • There She Goes! with Leigh Coates

    2 OCT 2020 · What a show! .....and what a guest! This episode is packed full of a true Great American Success story. Leigh Coates is a former pro snowboarder, a commercial helipilot and Yoga Instructor. Her social media following is well over 100,000! Her success was not an easy road but her ability and willingness to take any challenge head-on is an inspiration to me and will be to you as well. Give it a listen!
    49m 6s
  • "Nothing But Time" with Powerlineman Founder Byron Dunn

    15 SEP 2020 · Today I sat down with retired lineman and founder of Powerlineman Magazine and Powerlineman.com, Byron Dunn. His pioneering forward-thinking lead to the creation of how lineman across the world connect through the internet. While most of us now take this platform for granted, it was once very difficult for utility workers throughout the country to connect until this bridge was built by Byron and his 1980's personal computer. Hear Byron's story of how his vision came to reality after being inspired after simply reading a book. Byron also shares his thoughts on this industry and its tools, safety and equipment of yesterday, today and tomorrow. Byron is a legend in this trade and we are excited to see what other tricks he has up his sleeve as he enjoys retirement.
    27m 14s
Linetalkers is a podcast dedicated to the men and women who keep the lights on and to their families who support them.
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