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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.

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.

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."

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Stop Living Your To-Do List and Start Living Your Bucket List- Listen in as I talk to the author of my latest read - Doofus Dad does Everest Base Camp. His remarkable story is one for the record books and starts with a simple bucket list. Mark and his wife Holly not only created a list of dreams but seized an opportunity that would have been missed had they not had a plan and recognized that it was now or never. If you are truly in a rut of life or simply ready to take on a new adventure, I invite you to listen in as Mark takes us on his journey to pursue his dreams and tells how he ended up in Nepal at Everest Base Camp.

I was able to reach my good friend Brandon Wylie who is leading a strike team from Georgia who are in Louisiana responding to the damage caused by Hurricane Laura.

Its been a month since you've heard from me. Listen in to hear why. Just blame it on the town at the end of the longest north-south highway in the United States, Key West. ....or wait, is that the beginning?

This episode talks about three online articles we found regarding the future of the electric utilities.This one I will look back on 5 years from now and say " I told you so".1:10 Utility pays customers to use more power? 4:55 Is it really called Octopus Energy? (yes)5:43 You are never going to guess who is deemed an electric utility!6:29 Mobile Generation7:15 Could battery storage redefine our industry?9:13 Tesla Builds largest battery storage facility in world by 3x's over10:40 Elon Musk- Tesla electric cars , SpaceX Rockets and this... what's next?

Back two years ago, I visited the tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington,Virginia. While there, I attended the changing of the guard ceremony and snapped a picture of one the sentinels. Fast forward to Memorial Day 2020, I posted that picture on the Linetalkers Instagram page. By chance, that particular soldier saw and commented on that picture. Kim and I recently had the privilege to speak to Sgt Chris Seaman, a member of the Old Guard, the elite unit of the United States Army tasked to guard the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery. The coveted Tomb Badge is the least awarded badge awarded in the Army and our guest today achieved this great honor. Although he was told "no" several times as he pursued his dream, he held the course and worked very hard until he was given the opportunity to get this noble assignment. Even after all of the hard work and dedication, he repeatedly downplayed this great feat and redirected us to where the true sacrifice lies, the Unknowns. Walk with us on this journey up the hill at Arlington to the Tomb of the Unknowns where we get a glimpse inside a 26 hour day from one of the sentinels that protects these great American treasures, "Here rests in honored glory an American soldier known but to God"

:25 Fires Already1:06 Shoutout to CalFire1:30 ICS (Incident Command System) Based on Fire Response1:45 PSPS soon maybe?3:22 Life with Coronavirus 6:18 Instagram Survey Results16:12 Vacation time!17:15 Upcoming Interview with Tomb sentinel Chris Seaman25:20 Audible free book offer26:41 Kim has to bail due to important tanning session and wine drinking

Kim and I launch Linetalkers Radio! This will be a weekly condensed show where we talk about things going on in the industry and throughout the world. Please go to www.linetalkerpodcast.com and click "Start Recording" to get in on the conversation! Show Timeline1:21 What is Linetalkers Radio?2:25 Be Part of the Podcast2:55 Vacation Anyone?3:38 My Co-Host Needs One Apparently4:30 Kim is Coming to Florida (maybe) 5:45 Kenny's Useless Knowledge Quiz8:10 New Show Sponsor!10:15 Social Media Shout-out12:09 Kenny's Only Friend in Guam15:00 Review the Show on ITunes15:55 Hardhat StickersBe part of the show! Go to www.linetalkerspodcast.com and scroll down to the "Start Recording" button and leave a voice message for us!

On this episode, I sat down with one of the most inspiring people that I have met throughout the years. She's tough as nails and truly has a passion for the craft paving the way for others coming up in the trade behind her. A native of Eastern Canada, she has made her away across the vast country working on both sides of T&D. Give Episode 9 a listen and I think you will agree that she brings another level of skill-set, leadership and determination to the table.

In this episode, I sit down with a true line-kid. (Technically, I guess you could say that a 16-year-old isn't a kid anymore). For the majority of her life, both her mother and father have invested thousands of hours for the good of the electric utility trade. Liv is truly an exceptional young lady with many talents. Listen in as she talks about her life and the sacrifices of living in a line home.

Join me as I sit down with Donavan Whyms, a lineman in the Bahamas as he talks about last year's Hurricane Dorian. Hear him describe the devastation firsthand and discuss the ongoing rebuilding operations in the Abaco Islands.

Join Kim for her debut as a solo podcast host as she sits down with Jessica Hendrickson, a Manager of Transmission Construction. From humble beginnings as an IBEW meter reader to the lead Project Manager on one of the largest storm rebuilds ever to be completed, Even with a very busy and demanding career, She also finds time to volunteer serving as a Guardian Ad Litem which is a court appointed advocate that represents children who have been abandoned or removed from the home due to abuse or neglect. Jessica is a true "Superwoman" who proves you can do both anything and everything once you put your mind to it.

Join me in our first episode in a series that highlights a successful woman who represents so many associated with the industry who have achieved a great achievement. This show is about Lee Fowler, a native Kentuckian, who went for a walk on the Appalachian Trail. Then some 2,200 miles & 5 months later, taught us how to overcome daily setbacks and obstacles one step at a time.

Join Kim and me for an impromptu conversation about the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) that was implemented this week in California. This episode is dedicated to the great men and women of the West Coast who build and maintain the electric system in one of the most harsh and remote terrains found anywhere in the United States. They have become the ones who are constantly finding themselves in the line of fire time after time. #linetalkers #podcast #pgewives #linewives #linefamily #linelife #lineman #psps

Kenny brings back Kim from Episode 1 to talk hurricanes, Bahamas, cyber security and some "other stuff"