Line Life

Whether you are on the road to a job site or storm restoration effort or relaxing after a long workday, you can listen to stories about storm restoration efforts, best practices in line work and the men and women in the line trade. You will also have the opportunity to share your comments on topics covered in the podcasts. We invite you to subscribe to the podcast today and become part of our Line Life community.

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Miles Bell, Jordan Henderson and Heath Burrell share their stories of working in the line trade and responding to Hurricane Helene one year ago.
Nov. 21, 2025
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For Part 2 of this audio story, narrated from the first article in the 2025 Lineworker Supplement, we are shining the spotlight on seven recent pre-apprentices training to work...
Nov. 14, 2025
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This episode features interviews from the 2025 International Lineman's Rodeo in Bonner Springs, Kansas.
Nov. 7, 2025
Utilitrain, L.I.N.E. and American Lineman College
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The first part of this audio story for the Line Life Podcast is narrated from an article about pre-apprentice training in the 2025 Lineworker Supplement.
Oct. 24, 2025
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The 2025 International Lineman's Rodeo is the largest show to date, with more competitors and exhibitors than ever before.
Oct. 17, 2025
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Duke Energy's lineworkers will be returning to compete in the International Lineman's Rodeo after qualifying in regional competitions.
Oct. 10, 2025
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During this podcast episode, Shannon talks about her family members in the line trade, serving as the president of IBEW Local 396 and creating awareness of opportunities in line...
Oct. 3, 2025
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By listening to this audio story, narrated from the 2025 Vegetation Management Supplement, you can learn how SMUD is driving biodiversity through its ROW and utility corridor ...
Sept. 22, 2025
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Dennis Fallon, executive director of the Utility Arborist Association, discusses the 2025 Trees & Utilities conference, which brought together more than 1,500 UVM professionals...
Sept. 18, 2025
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This audio story is narrated from a feature article in the 2025 Vegetation Management Supplement, published in partnership with the Utility Arborist Association.
Sept. 11, 2025
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Benjamin Charley, a journeyman lineworker for Navajo Tribal Utility Authority, talks about how volunteer line crews nationwide are providing first-time power to the Navajo Nation...
Sept. 4, 2025
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Part 3 of a three-part T&D Talk series sponsored by Southwire focuses on grid resiliency and reliability during the storm season.
Sept. 3, 2025
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This episode features Dr. Anand Persad discussing the critical role of vegetation management in ensuring the reliability and resilience of electric utilities, highlighting industry...
Aug. 22, 2025
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With nearly 50 years of experience in the line trade, Michael Stremel is giving back through an annual gun raffle to support the ILRA Linemen Scholarship Fund.
Aug. 15, 2025
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For this audio story narrated from the 2025 Vegetation Management supplement, Cooperative Energy shares its story of increasing the threatened population of gopher tortoises through...
Aug. 8, 2025
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Kara Pollei, the wife of Logan, a Duke Energy apprentice and Lineman's Rodeo competitor, discusses what it's like to be the wife of a lineworker.
July 31, 2025
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In this narrated story from the May 2025 wildfire mitigation special section, Mark Asano shares how Hawaiian Electric is reducing its long-term wildfire risk.
July 24, 2025
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Chief Kevin Fischer of the U.S. Army describes what it's like to work with journeymen lineworkers as part of the 249th Engineer Battalion.
July 18, 2025
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Quanta Technology LLC and LUMA Energy share a proactive strategy integrating advanced technology, predictive modeling, data-driven decision making and adaptive infrastructure ...
July 11, 2025
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SSG Christopher Garrett discusses the opportunities available in the U.S. military for lineworkers through the 249th Engineer Battalion and Prime Power.
July 4, 2025
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This audio story is narrated from the first story in our Wildfire Mitigation special report and focuses on PGE's holistic approach, which serves as a model for preventing wildfires...
June 27, 2025
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Alman Kerste, a journeyman lineworker for Evergy, has nearly 20 years of experience in the line trade and has been a competitor and a volunteer for the International Lineman's...
June 20, 2025
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In this audio story, ComEd shares how it is focusing on training its field workforce, organizing all-female climb clinics and partnering with vendors to offer new PPE that fits...
June 13, 2025
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In this audio story, Entergy describes four tactics for better restoration from the 2024 hurricane season.
June 6, 2025