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Father & Son Linemen on the Future of the Trade | ISS 2026 Perspectives Panel | 216
Jun 18, 2026
Unknown duration
The Lineman Who Wants To Change The Industry | Matt Ferguson | 215
Jun 11, 2026
1h 10m 33s
Drilling Is More Art Than Science | Jake Brown, Brad Minerick & Jonathan Pipsair | 214
Jun 4, 2026
1h 46m 52s
The Realities of Being a Powerline Apprentice in 2026 | Shayla Gaffney | 213
May 28, 2026
1h 10m 39s
Why the Best Foremen Refuse the Title | Andrew Morgan | 212
May 21, 2026
2h 16m 28s
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| 6/18/26 | ![]() Father & Son Linemen on the Future of the Trade | ISS 2026 Perspectives Panel | 216 | What responsibility do we have to the next generation entering the trade?In this special episode, Ryan shares a live recording from the Perspectives Panel at the 2026 Infrastructure Safety Symposium (ISS), where he moderated a discussion on one of the industry’s most important challenges: generational knowledge transfer.Featuring two father-son duos from the utility industry, the panel brings together leaders, journeymen, and apprentices to explore how experience, leadership, and safety knowledge can be passed down as skilled workers retire and younger crews step into larger roles earlier in their careers.Carey Kostyk, President of Valard Construction, joins his son Pat Kostyk, Journeyman Lineman at Valard Construction, alongside Jeff Ziemba, Manager of Contractor Safety at Pepco Holdings Inc., and his son Jeffrey Ziemba, 4th Year Apprentice Lineman at Delmarva Power.Together, they discuss the realities of entering the trade, the importance of mentorship, why communication and trust matter, and how organizations can help bridge the experience gap while building a safer future for the next generation of lineworkers.Whether you’re an apprentice, journeyman, supervisor, contractor, or industry leader, this conversation offers valuable perspectives on developing future leaders and ensuring critical lessons aren’t lost as the trade evolves.Topics covered:Generational knowledge transferBridging the experience gapMentorship and workforce developmentLeadership at every levelSafety culture and communicationCreating environments where people can speak upThe changing role of apprentices and journeymenRetaining and transferring institutional knowledgeDeveloping the next generation of lineworkersBuilding a safer future for the trade✌️SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE ✌️ 📱FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON SOCIAL MEDIA📱Instagram: @powerlinepodcastTikTok: @powerlinepodcastYouTube: @powerlinepodcastLinkedIn: Powerline PodcastFacebook: @Powerline-PodcastX: @PowerlinePodcst⚡️GUESTS: CAREY KOSTYK, JEFF ZIEMBA & VALARD CONSTRUCTION⚡️CAREY KOSTYKLinkedIn: Carey KostykJEFF ZIEMBALinkedIn: Jeff ZiembaVALARD CONSTRUCTIONInstagram: @valardconstructionLinkedIn: Valard Construction🎙️HOST: RYAN LUCAS🎙️Instagram: @ryanwlucas TikTok: @ryanwlucasLinkedIn: Ryan Lucas💥INQUIRIES OR GUEST SUGGESTION💥Email: powerlinepodcast@quantaservices.com | — | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | ![]() The Lineman Who Wants To Change The Industry | Matt Ferguson | 215✨ | innovationsafety+4 | Matt Ferguson | Home Depot | — | linemansafety innovation+8 | — | 1h 10m 33s | |
| 6/4/26 | ![]() Drilling Is More Art Than Science | Jake Brown, Brad Minerick & Jonathan Pipsair | 214✨ | foundation drillingutility industry+5 | Jake BrownBrad Minerick+1 | EvergladesLouisiana | — | foundation drillingutility infrastructure+5 | — | 1h 46m 52s | |
| 5/28/26 | ![]() The Realities of Being a Powerline Apprentice in 2026 | Shayla Gaffney | 213✨ | powerline apprenticeshipcrew culture+4 | Shayla Gaffney | — | — | powerline apprenticetrade culture+6 | — | 1h 10m 39s | |
| 5/21/26 | ![]() Why the Best Foremen Refuse the Title | Andrew Morgan | 212✨ | foreman burnoutmentorship in trades+4 | Andrew Morgan | Quanta Elite | Texas | foremanmentorship+5 | — | 2h 16m 28s | |
| 5/14/26 | ![]() His Dad Was Inside the Towers on 9/11 (Almost). He Built the Freedom Tower. | Josh Nieves | 211✨ | trades industryunion leadership+4 | Josh Nieves | IBEW Local 3 | New York CityEmpire State Building+2 | tradesIBEW Local 3+8 | — | 1h 44m 16s | |
| 5/1/26 | ![]() What It Really Means To Be Union | Lori Maclean | 210✨ | union strengthbrotherhood+3 | Lori Maclean | IBEW Local 258BC Hydro | — | unionIBEW+5 | — | 1h 29m 23s | |
| 4/18/26 | ![]() A Letter to Linemen and their Families | Happy National Lineman Appreciation Day | 209✨ | linemenappreciation+3 | — | — | — | linemenappreciation+3 | — | 5m 58s | |
| 4/9/26 | ![]() The Leadership Lesson Every Young Worker Needs | 208✨ | leadership without a titlebuilding trust+5 | Jordon BriggsJackie Crawford+3 | — | — | leadershipyoung workers+7 | — | 1h 22m 28s | |
| 3/26/26 | ![]() How He Became A Lineman After Losing His Leg | Brandon Crawford | 207✨ | overcoming adversitylinework+4 | Brandon Crawford | — | Arkansas | linemanamputation+6 | — | 1h 05m 09s | |
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| 3/19/26 | ![]() What Rodeo Taught JJ Harrison About Crew Culture | 206✨ | crew culturecommunication skills+5 | JJ Harrison | Quanta ServicesLazyQ+1 | — | rodeo clowncrew flu+5 | — | 1h 11m 06s | |
| 3/12/26 | ![]() Why the Trades Are About to Explode in Opportunity | Tyrel Crystal | 205✨ | trades opportunitiesleadership+4 | Tyrel Crystal | Quanta | — | tradesinfrastructure+7 | — | 41m 36s | |
| 3/5/26 | ![]() He Didn’t Choose College After High School. Here’s What Happened Next | Hudson Lucas | 204✨ | college alternativesyoung adulthood+5 | Hudson Lucas | — | — | collegeyoung adults+6 | — | 28m 32s | |
| 2/19/26 | ![]() Why Linemen Must Be Visible Online | Jesse McKeral | 203✨ | linemen visibilitysafety in the trade+4 | Jesse McKeral | @afewclickslow | — | linemensafety+5 | — | 1h 19m 48s | |
| 2/12/26 | ![]() Leading Through Communication: Risk, Complacency & Culture in the Trades | Alex Lacey | 202✨ | leadershipcommunication+4 | Alex Lacey | — | — | leadershipcommunication+8 | — | 1h 10m 55s | |
| 2/3/26 | ![]() Inside APS’s Safety Coach Program: How Human Performance Is Changing Safety | Vinney Massey & Darrell Yoakum | 201✨ | Human and Organizational PerformanceSafety culture+4 | Vinney MasseyDarrell Yoakum | Arizona Public ServicePowerline Podcast | — | safetyHuman Performance+8 | — | 1h 11m 15s | |
| 1/29/26 | ![]() High-Risk, High-Responsibility: Inside the World of Substation Work | Juan Huerta & Beau Tubbs | 200✨ | substation workgrid reliability+4 | Juan HuertaBeau Tubbs | Arizona Public Service | — | substation electricianpower system+5 | — | 1h 11m 20s | |
| 1/27/26 | ![]() What It Really Takes to Build Trust, Culture, and Strong Crews | APS Foremen Roundtable | 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 mental health, and creating crews where people actually want to show up and work for each other.The panel shares lessons learned the hard way, stories from the field, and practical insight on how culture is built through small daily actions — not titles or speeches. This episode is for anyone who’s ever worked on a crew, led one, or is about to step into more responsibility in the trade.🎧 Topics include:• Building trust on crews• Teaching and mentoring apprentices• Brotherhood and crew culture• Mental health on the job• Conflict resolution and communication• What foremen wish they’d learned earlierWhether you’re on the tools, running a crew, or moving toward more responsibility, this episode offers a rare look at the conversations that matter most in the field — but don’t always get said out loud. | — | ||||||
| 1/22/26 | ![]() Craft Labor Professionals: How Trust, Brotherhood, and Accountability Are Earned | 198 | 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 about titles it’s about ownership, respect, and carrying the trade forward the right way.The conversation covers mentorship, culture, hard decisions, mistakes, and the unseen weight that comes with being responsible for people, production, and safety. Whether you’re still on the tools or stepping into more responsibility, this episode speaks directly to that transition every tradesperson eventually faces.🎧 Topics include:• The responsibility shift from tools to people• Earning respect without titles• Brotherhood, culture, and accountability• Mentoring the next generation• Hard lessons learned on the job• Carrying the trade forward with pride | — | ||||||
| 1/20/26 | ![]() Electric Utility Executive: How to Lead in Today’s Energy Industry | Mackenzie Rodgers | 197 | 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, making decisions under pressure, and what it really takes to grow as a leader without losing connection to the crews doing the work.We also dive into what it’s like to lead in a traditionally male-dominated industry, how respect is built over time, the role mentorship plays in developing future leaders, and what Mackenzie believes APS is doing well—and where there’s still room to grow.This episode is packed with insight for anyone in the trades, utilities, or construction industry—whether you’re just starting out, leading crews in the field, or navigating leadership at the executive level. | — | ||||||
| 1/15/26 | ![]() Power Industry Expert: Karl Studer, The TRADES are the place to be for years to come! | 196 | 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 field, what it really takes to start and grow a line company, and how his time on the tools shaped the leader he is today. We dive into leadership, safety, culture, fatherhood, and why staying connected to the craft matters even at the highest levels of the organization.This conversation is about more than titles and success. It’s about work ethic, responsibility, building people, and leaving the trade better than you found it.If you’re a lineman, an apprentice, a foreman, or someone who believes in the long-term value of the trades, this episode will resonate. | — | ||||||
| 1/9/26 | ![]() Elden Rivas | The Mistakes That Almost Ended His Career and How He Never Gave Up | 195 | 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 person looking for direction, every lineman trying to stay sharp, and every parent working hard to build a legacy for their family. Elden’s story is proof that you can show up strong at work, strong at home, and still grow into the person you’re becoming. | — | ||||||
| 12/12/25 | ![]() America's Favorite Lineman | Austin Carr | 194 | 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. | — | ||||||
| 12/4/25 | ![]() Why a Pro BMX Racer Chose The Line Trade | Walker Finch's Story | 193 | 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 after school or sport: there is a life waiting for you in the trades.This is a raw, honest look at identity, mindset, grit, and the journey to becoming a lineman. | — | ||||||
| 11/20/25 | ![]() 192 | Lineman and Skydiving record holder | Adam Boggio | 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 someone searching for purpose this episode will hit home. | — | ||||||
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