PowerGridTalks: From the Bucket Trucks to the Boardrooms
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
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
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...
Ep 17 - 17 Days in the Dark: A Lineman's Perspective on the 2026 Ice Storm
What happens when a veteran journeyman lineman, used to restoring power across the country, finds himself sitting in the dark for 17 days? In this episode of PowerGridTalks, host Thomas Williamson sits down with Brian Kannada, a lineman with over 25 years of experience, to discuss the devastating 20...
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,...