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Powerline Podcast

This podcast is for anyone in the power line industry. Those of you that love to build and maintain power lines at work and after work. This is a collection of stories from line workers around the world. This is a community for us to share where we’ve been, who we’ve worked with, projects we’ve been apart of and hopefully pass on some of those key lessons that we could all learn from. This podcast will be a mix of line workers and their stories as well as other professionals sharing about how to

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00:05:58

A Letter to Linemen and their Families | Happy...

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2026/04/18

April 18th is National Lineman Appreciation Day. This episode is for the ones who got the call at 2 in the morning. The ones who kissed their sleeping kids on the forehead and drove toward the storm.This is a solo episode, no guest, just Ryan. Short and intentional. Because some things don't need to be long. They just need to be true.Ryan draws on 15 years in the trade, responding to storms across North America and performing barehand work on energized 500kV lines, to talk about what linemen

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01:22:28

The Leadership Lesson Every Young Worker Needs | 208

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2026/04/09

What does it actually take to step into the workforce and earn respect from day one?In this special panel episode, Ryan hosts a diverse group of leaders at the LazyQ Ranch for a candid conversation with high school rodeo athletes preparing to enter the world beyond the arena. The panel brings together a World Champion Barrel Racer, Jordon Briggs, a 24-Time World Champion Roper, Jackie Crawford, a Marine Corps Veteran & Quanta Services Veteran Advisor, Donny Farmer, a 26-Year Journeyman Lineman

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01:05:09

How He Became A Lineman After Losing His Leg |...

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2026/03/26

What would you do if you lost your leg at 15 and then decided to become a lineman?That's exactly what Brandon Crawford did. Born and raised in Arkansas, Brandon lost his leg below the knee in an ATV accident the week before 10th grade. Doctors gave his family a choice: amputate now, or try to save it and risk losing it anyway. They chose to try and he lost it regardless. He never looked back.In this episode, Ryan sits down with Brandon for a raw, honest conversation about what it actually takes to

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01:11:06

What Rodeo Taught JJ Harrison About Crew Culture | 206

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2026/03/19

Ryan sits down with JJ Harrison, pro rodeo clown, master communicator, and Quanta Services ambassador for one of the most unexpected and inspiring conversations in Powerline Podcast history.JJ has spent 20+ years performing at the highest levels of pro rodeo, including the National Finals. He's a stand-up comedian on the world's most dangerous stage, dodging bulls while keeping thousands entertained. But underneath the painted face and the football bits is a former schoolteacher with a

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00:41:36

Why the Trades Are About to Explode in Opportunity |...

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2026/03/12

In this episode, Ryan sits down with Tyrel Crystal for a candid conversation that bridges the gap between the line side and the civil/underground world and why understanding each other’s work matters more than ever.Tyrel shares what it’s been like watching the “door get kicked open” with Quanta-level opportunity, going from underground utilities and civil work into larger-scale projects like ROW development, pad sites, pole sites, and major infrastructure builds. From leadership lessons to real talk

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00:28:32

He Didn’t Choose College After High School. Here’s...

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2026/03/05

In October 2025, Hudson and I attended the International Lineman’s Rodeo.At the time, he had just graduated high school. College didn’t feel like the right path. He was unsure what came next. Like so many young people today, he felt the weight of expectation but not the clarity of direction.In this episode, we sit down and talk honestly about where he’s at.We talk about school. ADHD. Dyslexia. Pressure. Identity. The experience at the Rodeo. What surprised him. What shifted. And what he thinks his

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01:19:48

Why Linemen Must Be Visible Online | Jesse McKeral | 203

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2026/02/19

Jesse McKeral isn’t just a lineman.He’s a teacher. A safety leader. And one of the most recognizable voices in the trade online through his platform @afewclickslow.In this episode of the Powerline Podcast, we talk about:• What mentors did right and wrong when we were coming up• The biggest mistakes apprentices are making today• Why safety and operations shouldn’t be at odds• What linemen misunderstand about moving into leadership• How social media is changing the way the trade learns• And why

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01:10:55

Leading Through Communication: Risk, Complacency &...

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2026/02/12

In this episode of Powerline Podcast, I sit down with Alex Lacey to talk about leadership, risk, and why communication – not compliance – is what actually keeps crews safe.We unpack the current state of safety in the trades, why memorizing rules isn’t the same as understanding risk, and how complacency quietly creeps into even the most experienced crews.Alex breaks down how leaders can explain risk in a way that actually lands, what the data says that most people miss, and why culture ultimately

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01:11:15

Inside APS’s Safety Coach Program: How Human...

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2026/02/03

In this episode of Powerline Podcast, I sit down with safety professionals from Arizona Public Service to unpack a different way of thinking about safety, one rooted in Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) and the belief that error is normal, learning is vital, and blame doesn’t improve work.We explore how HOP shows up in real-world, high-risk environments like linework and substations, why traditional safety approaches often fall short, and how APS’s Safety Coach Program is helping shift

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01:11:20

High-Risk, High-Responsibility: Inside the World of...

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2026/01/29

In this episode of Powerline Podcast, I sit down with Juan Huerta and Beau Tubbs from Arizona Public Service for a deep dive into the world of substation work—one of the most critical, high-risk, and least understood parts of the power system.We unpack what a real day in the life of a substation electrician looks like, why precision matters when the margin for error is slim, and how trust, communication, and accountability show up differently inside a substation than out on the line. This

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00:59:17

What It Really Takes to Build Trust, Culture, and...

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2026/01/27

In this episode of Powerline Podcast, I sit down with APS foremen Casey Lozier, Eric Eager, and Andrew Schonhoff for an honest roundtable conversation about what really holds crews together in the trade.We talk openly about trust, mentorship, brotherhood, and the human side of being responsible for people — not just production. This conversation goes beyond the job and into the realities foremen face every day: balancing expectations, teaching the next generation, handling conflict, supporting

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01:11:54

Craft Labor Professionals: How Trust, Brotherhood,...

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2026/01/22

In this episode of Powerline Podcast, I sit down with Brian "Biscuit" Alston, Artie Garcia, and Todd Wilson from Arizona Public Service for a raw conversation about what really changes when the work stops being just about you and starts being about everyone else.We talk about the moment responsibility shifts, how trust is earned from crews who used to be your peers, and why brotherhood still matters in a trade that demands both accountability and care for the people beside you. This isn’t

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01:02:43

Electric Utility Executive: How to Lead in Today’s...

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2026/01/20

In this episode of Powerline Podcast, I sit down with Mackenzie Rodgers, Vice President of Transmission & Distribution Operations at Arizona Public Service, for a powerful conversation on leadership, legacy, and long-term growth in the utility industry.Mackenzie shares her journey from interning at APS to stepping into a VP role—along with the lessons she learned along the way that continue to shape how she leads today. We talk about the influence of family legacy, earning trust in the field,

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01:21:17

Power Industry Expert: Karl Studer, The TRADES are...

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2026/01/15

Karl Studer’s story is one of grit, vision, and staying rooted in where you came from.In this episode of Powerline Podcast, Ryan sits down with Karl Studer, Executive Vice President Electric for Quanta Services, to unpack his journey from growing up on a ranch in Idaho to becoming a lineman, building and scaling his own power line companies, and ultimately stepping into executive leadership at one of the largest infrastructure companies in the world.Karl shares the lessons he learned early on in the

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01:40:04

Elden Rivas | The Mistakes That Almost Ended His...

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2026/01/09

In this episode, Ryan sits down with Elden Rivas — a Houston-based lineman from North Houston Pole Line, dedicated family man, and someone who takes his craft and his health seriously.Elden shares where his journey began, how he found his way into the line trade, and the mentors and moments that shaped him. We talk about balancing family with long days, why discipline matters, and how focusing on health has transformed both his life and his work in the field.This conversation is for every young

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00:31:26

America's Favorite Lineman | Austin Carr | 194

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2025/12/12

Austin Carr is a lineman from Florida and goes by the name America's Favorite Lineman on social media. I caught up with Austin for a quick tailgate sit down interview at the International Lineman's Rodeo. He shared his journey into the trade, advice for young apprentices and linemen, and how social media has changed his life in a positive way. We even talked about money and how the most money he ever made in a single day didn't come directly from line work.

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01:14:09

Why a Pro BMX Racer Chose The Line Trade | Walker...

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2025/12/04

Walker Finch grew up chasing podiums as a professional BMX racer – now he’s chasing a career that gives him purpose, brotherhood, and a future.In this episode, we explore Walker’s transition from the athlete lifestyle into the blue-collar trades, his years in construction and water utilities, his decision to attend line school, and how living the western lifestyle shaped his values and path.Walker’s story is a message to every young person, every former athlete, and every kid looking for direction

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01:29:12

192 | Lineman and Skydiving record holder | Adam Boggio

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2025/11/20

Adam Boggio lives two lives most people could never imagine: one on the lines and one in the sky.In this episode of Powerline Podcast, we dive deep into Adam’s journey as a lineman, how he stepped into the world of professional skydiving, the near misses, the mindset, the fear, and the moments that changed him.Adam opens up about mastering risk, trusting your crew, building courage, and the power of choosing a life that pushes you every single day. If you’re a lineman, an adrenaline junkie, or

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01:29:39

How to Escape a Toxic Job and Build Wealth with Real...

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2025/11/06

In this episode, I sit down with Kassidy Warren who went from a career in the electrical industry to building financial freedom through real estate investing. After experiencing the pressures of corporate life and burnout, he made a life-changing pivot transforming mindset, health, and career along the way.We break down the lessons he carried from the trades into entrepreneurship, the mindset shifts needed to escape a toxic job, and how he built a thriving portfolio of short-term rentals and

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00:55:52

Step & Touch Potential | The Simulator Changing...

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2025/10/30

In this episode, I sit down with Steve Kopp, VP of Safety, Health, & Environmental with MJ Electric and the creator of the Step & Touch Potential Simulator an innovation that’s transforming how linemen learn grounding and bonding.Steve shares his career journey in electrical safety, the difference between “safety on paper” and real jobsite culture, and the mindsets that keep crews accountable. We then dig into the process of creating the simulator from the “aha” moment to prototyping,

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