PowerGridTalks: From the Bucket Trucks to the Boardrooms
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.
Episodes
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 Orlando to talk about growing up around the legends of AB Chance, his father's role in saving NASA's Skylab, ...
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 Williamson sits down with the Center Phase Energy team for a candid look at the gap between utility and contr...
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 Arkansas Electric Cooperatives' Statewide Directors' Conference in Hot Springs, AR for a wide-ranging conve...
Colby Wells almost turned down the top job. Now he's CEO of South Central Arkansas Electric Cooperative and its broadband subsidiary, South Central Connect — a 20+ year journey that started as a groundman apprentice terrified of heights in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.
On this episode, host Tom Williamson catches up with Colby at the Statewide Cooperative Directors Conference in Hot Springs, AR for a candid...
What happens when a routine day in the line trade turns into a life-changing accident? In this unforgettable episode of PowerGridTalks, host Thomas Williamson sits down with journeyman lineman Dominic Duchon and his wife, Naiane, to share the powerful story of a devastating workplace accident, Dominic's fight for survival, and the incredible road to recovery that followed.
Dominic opens up about the events leading up to the in...
What the Utility Industry Is Talking About in 2026 | Voices from the OSR Conference
What are the biggest challenges, opportunities, and conversations shaping the electric utility industry today?
In this special episode of PowerGridTalks, host Thomas Williamson travels to the 2026 OSR Conference to speak with linemen, utility leaders, contractors, manufacturers, and industry professionals from across North America. Through ...
When the Call Comes: How the National Sisterhood Supports Injured & Fallen Linemen
What happens when a lineworker is seriously injured or doesn't make it home? In this powerful episode of PowerGridTalks, host Thomas Williamson sits down with Tammy Duncan of the National Sisterhood United for Journeyman Linemen (NSUJL) to discuss the organization that stands beside lineworkers and their families during the most difficult moments...
Leadership, Reliability & the Future of the Power Grid with Mark Gabriel | PowerGridTalks
What does it take to lead an electric utility in an era of aging infrastructure, rising energy demand, extreme weather, and rapid grid modernization?
In this episode of PowerGridTalks, host Thomas Williamson sits down with Mark Gabriel, President and CEO of United Power, Inc., for an in-depth conversation about utility leadership, power gr...
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How to Build a Winning Line Crew Culture | Leadership Lessons from Utility Veterans
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What separates a good line crew from a great one? In this episode of PowerGridTalks, host Thomas Williamson sits down with veteran linemen Alex Wakeland, Jake Stinnett, and Brandon Corbitt for an in-depth conversation about leadership, crew culture, mentorship, and what it really takes to build high-performing teams i...
If you're serious about becoming a lineman, your Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is one of the most important first steps you can take. In this episode of PowerGridTalks, host Thomas Williamson sits down with Harry Packwood of Idaho CDL Training to break down the CDL process, ex...
What does it really take to build a successful career in the electric utility industry? In this episode of PowerGridTalks, host Thomas Williamson sits down with Austin Carr for an in-depth conversation about life in the line trade, the realities of working in the power industry, ...
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 United States.
From hurricanes and ice storms to everyday grid disruptions, Matt explains how utilities, emergency managers, linemen, and ...
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 line trade.
What does real lead...
In this episode of PowerGridTalks, host Thomas Williamson sits down with Jimmy Kent, the founder of ATK Energy Group and Victory Powe...
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 ove...
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, brotherhood, and realities of working in the electrical utility...
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...
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 electric utility industry was built on the grit and innovation of early...
What is line school really like—and what does it take to make it to the other side?
In this episode of PowerGridTalks, host Thomas Williamson sits down with NALTC students for an honest, boots-on-the-gro...
What does it really take to prepare linemen for the realities of the trade—not just the climb, but the career?
In this episode of PowerGridTalks, host Thomas Williamson sits down at the North American Lineman Training Center (NALTC) ...
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