Powerline Podcast

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The App That Could Change the Trades Forever (JNCTN) | 185 | Alex Wakeland, Dan Stemp, Benjamin Moore Sep 18, 2025

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In this episode of Powerline Podcast, I sit down with Alex Wakeland, Dan Stemp, and Benjamin Moore from JNCTN, the team behind a groundbreaking digital credential system for the trades.

We dive into the real problem of verifying training and certifications on jobsites, how JNCTN’s technology works, and why it matters for safety, compliance, and efficiency. From reducing fraud and onboarding delays to helping crews deploy faster in emergencies, this conversation shows how digital credentials could transform the future of work in the trades.

Whether you’re a contractor, union member, or apprentice, you’ll want to hear how this app could change the game.

The Surprising Way the Trades Can Launch You Beyond the Line | Alex Wakeland | 184 Sep 03, 2025

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In this episode of Powerline Podcast, I sit down with Alex Wakeland a General Foreman, content creator, and tech innovator who’s proving the trades can open doors far beyond the job site. We dive into what it really takes to build high-performing crews, the leadership lessons that stick, and how skills learned on the line can become a launchpad into tech, innovation, and bigger opportunities. From crew culture and safety to social media, AI, and the next generation of linemen this conversation is packed with insights every apprentice, journeyman, or leader needs to hear.✌️SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE ✌️ Hit up our website here:https://www.powerlinepodcast.com/ 📱FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA📱TikTok:  / powerlinepodcast Instagram:  / powerlinepodcast Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...LinkedIn:  / powerline-podcast Twitter:  / powerlinepodcst HOST: RYAN LUCASInstagram: / ryanwlucas TikTok: / ryanwlucas 💥INQUIRIES OR GUEST SUGGESTION💥Email: powerlinepodcast@quantaservices.com

Nobody Tells You THIS About Becoming a Lineman… | Brandon Fiscus | 183 Aug 28, 2025

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In this episode of Powerline Podcast, I sit down with Brandon Fiscus, a lineman turned senior leader at Allteck who now oversees recruiting, apprenticeship, and union workforce development.

Brandon shares hard-earned lessons from over 20 years in the trade covering everything from leadership and crew culture to mental health, money mistakes, and what it really takes to succeed long-term in line industry.

If you’re an apprentice, a journeyman, or anyone looking to grow in the trade, this conversation is packed with the advice you won’t find in a textbook.

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What the Next Generation of Linemen Need to Hear | Chase Anderson | 182 Aug 15, 2025

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Chase Anderson has been leading in the powerline trade for years, earning respect in one of the toughest industries out there. In this episode of Powerline Podcast, we go deep on what real leadership looks like on the job, why mental health in the trades can’t be ignored, and where the future of line work in Canada is headed.

We also talk about the opportunities young linemen should be paying attention to right now, the challenges crews face in the field, and the lessons Chase has learned from years of leading under pressure.

If you’re in the trade—or thinking about joining—this episode is packed with honest, hard-earned advice from someone who’s been there.

181 | Wind at Work | Karissa Murillo & Chris Bruner on Renewables, Leadership & the Future of Energy Jun 19, 2025

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What does it take to build one of the largest renewable energy projects in U.S. history?

In this episode of Powerline Podcast, we head into the wind side of SunZia with Karissa Murillo and Chris Bruner of Blattner. Together, they break down the scale, coordination, and leadership it takes to install hundreds of turbines across remote terrain, and why this work is about more than just clean power.

Karissa and Chris talk about the team dynamics, culture, and communication challenges on a job this size, and how leading people well can be just as important as hitting production goals. They also share what surprised them about the powerline world and what they wish the trades knew about each other.

Whether you're on the line or in renewables, this episode connects the dots on the future of the industry, and the people powering it.

180 | Leading from the Ground Up | Gabe McCoy on Crew Culture, Growth & the SunZia Experience Jun 05, 2025

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Gabe McCoy didn’t plan to become a foreman, but the job had other plans.In this episode of Powerline Podcast, Gabe opens up about his journey from groundman to respected leader on one of the most ambitious transmission projects in the country: SunZia.

He shares the growing pains of stepping into leadership, what it takes to truly earn your crew’s trust, and why building team culture is more than just getting the job done. For Gabe, leadership is about showing up, reaching out, and being someone worth following - on the good days and the hard ones.

If you’re in the trade, leading a crew, or trying to become the kind of lineman others remember, you’ll want to hear this one.

179 | The Weight of the Role | Josh Price on Leadership, Legacy & the Reality of Running a Crew May 29, 2025

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Josh Price isn’t just running a crew, he’s building a legacy.

In this episode, Josh shares his path from small-town lineman to foreman on the SunZia project, the largest renewable energy transmission project in U.S. history.

He opens up about the responsibility that comes with leading others, the difference between running a crew and truly leading one, and how staying grounded: mentally, physically, and emotionally, makes or breaks the job.

From helicopter-only access in remote terrain to the quiet pressure of knowing your crew is watching every move, you’ll hear what leadership really looks like in the field.

178 | Building the Standard | Shawn Scribner on Leadership, Safety & Growth in the Trades May 15, 2025

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What does it take to lead in today’s environment?

In this mobile episode of Powerline Podcast, Ryan Lucas hits the road with foreman Shawn Scribner for a ride-along through the SunZia project, the largest renewable energy infrastructure project in North America.

From the driver’s seat, Shawn opens up about what it really takes to build trust, lead crews, and grow in the field. The conversation covers:

Setting goals with purpose
Leading from experience—not ego
Making safety personal
Supporting the next generation of linemen
Mental health in the trades
Why communication still matters most

If you’re serious about raising the standard in your work, your crew, or your mindset, this one’s worth the ride.

177 | Safety Starts in the Field | The ISS 2025 Foreman Panel May 08, 2025

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Recorded live at the 2025 Infrastructure Safety Symposium (ISS), this special panel episode dives into one of the most critical, and overlooked, roles in safety: the foreman.Hosted by Powerline Podcast’s Ryan Lucas, this conversation features seasoned foremen from across the industry who bring raw, unfiltered perspectives from the field. Together, they unpack the real gaps between policy and practice, how safety culture is felt on the job, and why leadership at the crew level is make-or-break for performance and protection.What makes a safety pro respected on site? This isn’t theory. It’s real talk from the front lines.Whether you're a foreman, safety leader, or someone who makes decisions that impact the craft. This episode is a must-listen.

176 | Let the Linemen Lead | Bryce Hubbard’s Playbook for Culture That Lasts Apr 24, 2025

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Foreman Bryce Hubbard breaks down how to lead with purpose, build unshakable team culture, and turn tailboards into powerful leadership moments. With hard-won lessons from the field and one unforgettable story about saving a child’s life this episode is a playbook for anyone serious about raising the standard.

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