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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Thomas Williamson

I want to showcase the people, challenges, and innovations that keep the grid running.

I'm on a mission to bring communication, transparency, and real stories to the forefront of the power industry.

Better than TV. Can’t wait for the next episode.

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Recent Episodes

Featured episodes of PowerGridTalks

Ep 31 - Lineman Hall of Famer Bill Bosch on Safety Culture, Training & the Future of the Trade

PowerGridTalks: From the Bucket Trucks to the BoardroomsOctober 07, 2026

01:05:4863.22 MB

Ep 31 - Lineman Hall of Famer Bill Bosch on Safety Culture, Training & the Future of the Trade

47 years in the trade. A spot in the Lineman Hall of Fame, right alongside his father. And the man who wrote National Lineman Appreciation Day on a napkin. Bill Bosch has spent his career leaving a mark on line work, and he's not done yet. On this episode, host Tom Williamson sits down with Bill in ...

Ep 30 - Inside the Storm Restoration Business: Center Phase Energy's Nicole Rhodes & Dustin Toney

PowerGridTalks: From the Bucket Trucks to the BoardroomsSeptember 23, 2026

01:41:0595.52 MB

Ep 30 - Inside the Storm Restoration Business: Center Phase Energy's Nicole Rhodes & Dustin Toney

Storm restoration is big business and it isn't always pretty. Nicole Rhodes (CEO) and Dustin Toney (Director of Storm Operations) of Center Phase Energy join PowerGridTalks fresh off a brutal storm week in Oklahoma to talk about what really happens behind the scenes of line contracting. Host Thomas ...

Ep 29 - From Nuclear Submarines to CEO: Buddy Hasten on Grid Reliability & the AI Energy Race

PowerGridTalks: From the Bucket Trucks to the BoardroomsSeptember 09, 2026

01:43:3597.81 MB

Ep 29 - From Nuclear Submarines to CEO: Buddy Hasten on Grid Reliability & the AI Energy Race

Buddy Hasten spent 20 years running nuclear submarines for the U.S. Navy. Now he's president and CEO of Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) and he's bringing submarine-grade leadership straight into the boardroom. On this episode, host Thomas Williamson catches up with Buddy at the Arka...