About Our Podcast

PowerGridTalks: From the Bucket Trucks to the Boardrooms is a podcast hosted by Thomas Williamson, that bridges the gap between the field and the executive suite in the electric utility industry. Each episode dives into real conversations with linemen, utility leaders, and industry decision-makers to uncover the challenges, innovations, and stories shaping our power grid. From storm response and safety in the trenches to policy shifts and boardroom strategies, PowerGridTalks brings every perspective to the table. It’s where the voices of the people keeping the lights on meet the leaders guiding the future of energy.

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Featured episodes of PowerGridTalks

Ep 20 - Inside PowerOutage.us: The Data Behind Major Storm Restorations

PowerGridTalks: From the Bucket Trucks to the BoardroomsMay 20, 2026

39:4739.4 MB

Ep 20 - Inside PowerOutage.us: The Data Behind Major Storm Restorations

What really happens behind the scenes during a major power outage? In this episode of PowerGridTalks, host Thomas Williamson sits down with Matt Hope of PowerOutage.us to break down how real-time outage data is collected, tracked, and used during some of the biggest storm restorations across the Uni...

Ep 19 - Leading From The Line: Johnny Priest on Leadership in the Utility Industry

PowerGridTalks: From the Bucket Trucks to the BoardroomsMay 06, 2026

01:14:2571.11 MB

Ep 19 - Leading From The Line: Johnny Priest on Leadership in the Utility Industry

What does real leadership look like in the electric utility industry? In this episode of PowerGridTalks, host Thomas Williamson sits down with veteran lineman Johnny Priest for an in-depth conversation about leadership, crew culture, accountability, safety, and what it takes to earn respect in the l...

Ep 18 - From Lineman to Owner: How Jimmy Kent Built ATK Energy Group & Victory Power Line Services

PowerGridTalks: From the Bucket Trucks to the BoardroomsApril 22, 2026

01:02:5760.61 MB

Ep 18 - From Lineman to Owner: How Jimmy Kent Built ATK Energy Group & Victory Power Line Services

In this episode of PowerGridTalks, host Thomas Williamson sits down with Jimmy Kent, the founder of ATK Energy Group and Victory Power Line Services. Jimmy shares his journey from working on the lines to building a powerhouse in utility logistics and emergency restoration. As the power industry face...