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 16 - No Filter Linework: Kevin Robinson on Linemen BS, Culture & the Trade

PowerGridTalks: From the Bucket Trucks to the BoardroomsMarch 25, 2026

01:19:5776.17 MB

Ep 16 - No Filter Linework: Kevin Robinson on Linemen BS, Culture & the Trade

Get an inside look at the real culture of linework in this episode of PowerGridTalks with host Thomas Williamson and special guest Kevin Robinson, founder of Linemen Bullshit. This conversation dives deep into the life of a lineman, from the jobsite to the online community, covering the grit, humor,...

Ep 15 - Life on the Line: Hollywood, Heart, and the Heritage of Linework

PowerGridTalks: From the Bucket Trucks to the BoardroomsMarch 11, 2026

01:05:4060.11 MB

Ep 15 - Life on the Line: Hollywood, Heart, and the Heritage of Linework

What does it take to bring the reality of the trade to the big screen? In this episode of PowerGrid alks , host Thomas Williamson sits down with Chad Dubea, an industry veteran whose career spans decades, from his early days with Red Simpson to building multiple successful line companies and helping...

Ep 14 - The Greatest Story Never Told: Inside the International Lineman's Museum | PowerGridTalks Podcast

PowerGridTalks: From the Bucket Trucks to the BoardroomsFebruary 25, 2026

40:5340.41 MB

Ep 14 - The Greatest Story Never Told: Inside the International Lineman's Museum | PowerGridTalks Podcast

In this episode of PowerGridTalks, host Thomas Williamson travels to Leesburg, Florida, to sit down with Andy Price. As the founder of the International Lineman's Museum and the Lineman Hall of Fame, Andy has dedicated his life to preserving what he calls "the greatest story never told". The electri...