Tales of an Indiana Lineman and His Journey in the Line Trade
For the April 2022 Line Life podcast, Bob Hall, a journeyman lineman for IBEW Local 1393 in Indiana, shares his experiences about life in the line trade, working with the NSUJL on a lineman-themed lic...
15 Apr 202219min
Monitoring and Mitigating Unexplained Flashovers on HVDC Lines
For our March 2022 Line Life Podcast, Field Editor Amy Fischbach talks with Jeff Laninga, live-line and electrical effect section head at Manitoba Hydro, about ongoing research on flashovers on HVDC l...
16 Mar 202223min
Looking Back on Hurricane Maria: Bladimir Rodriguez Shares His Experiences in Puerto Rico
When they close their eyes, every lineman can go back to relive their most memorable storm. For Bladimir Rodriguez, a general foreman for E-J Electric in Staten Island, New York, Hurricane Maria was a...
16 Feb 202219min
Safety in the Line Trade: Lineman Lee Shelby Shares His Story of Triumph over Tragedy
Back in 1991, when he was 28 years old, Tennessee Lineman Lee Shelby experienced an electrical contact accident. After spending 28 days in the burn unit, seven months in rehab and 10 months and 23 day...
20 Jan 202229min
The Return to The Rodeo & Our Interview with Competitor Ted Gyhra
After a “Lost Year” due to the COVID-19 pandemic, linemen competed at the 37th International Lineman’s Rodeo from October 14-16, 2021. Stick around after the full story for an interview with Ted Gyhra...
17 Des 202116min
Voices From The International Lineman’s Rodeo
Hear from a collection of lineman, organizers, sponsors, line wives and more as you take a tour around the expo hall and the rodeo grounds during The International Lineman's Rodeo that took place Octo...
18 Nov 202114min
Diversity in the Line Trade
New training program gives students from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to pursue a career in line work. Produced by T&D World and Utility Products.
15 Okt 202114min
Women in Line Work
First, you'll hear about six women linemen with a love for the line trade and the drive and determination to get the job done. Second, our field editor Amy Fischbach interviews Emma Landherr, a linema...
17 Sep 202140min
