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Working with Lightning
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Discovering and learning all things related to high voltage utility work. Touching all aspects of transmission industry including Substation, line and relay disciplines. Connecting and educating the high voltage world by interviewing and discussing all topics related to our industry.
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Send us a text This is our 5th Sunday tributes and heroes to our fellow brothers and sisters. We will also be saying goodbye for the last time. We have had fun meeting and talking to so many people in the industry. Thank you for your time weekly and we will miss the podcast. It is just time to pack it up and move on to other opportunities.  We hope everyone stays safe and hydrated always!    Support the show Thanks for listening. Please take the time to engage so we can continue to ...
Send us a text Join Jeremy and Paul as they answer questions that our listeners ask.    Thank you to our sponsors: John, Austin, Rick, Michael, and https://testguy.net/  We have a koozie and tumbler that are both signed by Easton Corbin. When we hit 10 sponsors/supporters we will have a drawing with just the first 10 for the koozie. Then, once we hit 15 sponsors/supporters we will do a drawing for the tumbler. So, you could be lucky enough and win both!  We do appreciate everyone wh...
Send us a text Changes are coming to the show!  March will have just 3 episodes to help with our busy lives, trying to balance family and work.  Jeremy and Paul go over some current news articles.  REMEMBER Daylight savings time is March 9th.  If you would like to help with hosting some upcoming episodes or being a guest, please email us at Workingwithlightning@gmail.com  Thank you to our sponsors: John, Austin, Rick, Michael, and https://testguy.net/  We have a koozie and...
Send us a text Blake joins Jeremy and Paul for a round-table conversation about the California fires and their possible causes. They also talked about events that were discussed this month in more detail.  If you would like to help with hosting some upcoming episodes or being a guest, please email us at Workingwithlightning@gmail.com  Thank you to our sponsors: John, Austin, Rick, Michael, and https://testguy.net/  We have a koozie and tumbler that are both signed by Easton Corbin. When ...
Send us a text Paul talks about his experience with the January snowstorm in Florida. We then dive into the listener questions and shoutouts for the month.  If you would like to help with hosting some upcoming episodes or being a guest, please email us at Workingwithlightning@gmail.com  Thank you to our sponsors: John, Austin, Rick, Michael, and https://testguy.net/  We have a koozie and tumbler that are both signed by Easton Corbin. When we hit 10 sponsors/supporters we will have a draw...
Send us a text Blake joins Jeremy for a catch-up episode. They are all over the board. Join us and hear for yourself, how our original co-host is doing and how life is going. If you would like to help with hosting some upcoming episodes or being a guest, please email us at Workingwithlightning@gmail.com  Thank you to our sponsors: John, Austin, Rick, Michael, and https://testguy.net/  We have a koozie and tumbler that are both signed by Easton Corbin. When we hit 10 sponsors/supporters we wil...
Send us a text This week Jeremy and Paul talk with Thor from California. Thor has always fought back when all odds have been against him. He was unexpectedly left with two young boys to raise. He had an electrical contact that placed him in the hospital and with extensive therapy. His wife was in a horrific accident leaving her as paraplegic and needing a lot of care. He is now battling brain cancer himself. He has a large social media presence. We have linked all of his links below. &nb...
Send us a text We have made it to our 100th episode!! It has taken much time and dedication from the Working with Lightning Team, but we did it!  This week we have listener questions—some conversations about storms, snow, work boots, and bubble evolution in a transformer. We also share our shoutouts for the month. We appreciate everyone who is involved with us and our content.   If you would like to help with hosting some upcoming episodes or being a guest, please email us at Workingwithlight...
Send us a text This week's topic was recommended on Facebook! We appreciate any input from our listeners. We are doing this for you!!!  If you would like to help with hosting some upcoming episodes or being a guest, please email us at Workingwithlightning@gmail.com  Thank you to our sponsors: John, Austin, Rick, Michael, and https://testguy.net/  We have a koozie and tumbler that are both signed by Easton Corbin. When we hit 10 sponsors/supporters we will have a drawing with just the first 10...
Send us a text This week, the guys catch up after the holidays. They also go over some current articles and talk about South Dakota being an ideal environment for the data centers that are going up. Virginia is having trouble building enough power and infrastructure for their data centers.  What is your opinion on drones? Drones have been a topic we have hit on since the beginning. Drones are being used to install bird diverters on overhead lines.  Taylor's book The Big Four: Grand Slam Editi...
Send us a text Welcome to Season 3 and 2025! This week, the guys talked to Jeff from Ohio. He is a third-generation lineman. They talk about Jeff's experience as a distribution lineman, and how the pre-job has become a tool and should be used as such instead of just a task that no one cares about or really pays attention to. Apprentices should not be ashamed to ask questions, especially in the pre-job. It helps them learn and be a better person for the crew as a whole. It benefits everyone.  ...
Send us a text   Thank you to our sponsors: John, Austin, Rick, Michael and https://testguy.net/  We have a koozie and tumbler that are both signed by Easton Corbin. When we hit 10 sponsors/supporters we will have a drawing with just the first 10 for the koozie. Then, once we hit 15 sponsors/supporters we will do a drawing for the tumbler. So, you could be lucky enough and win both!  We do appreciate everyone that listens to the shows, interacts with us, leaves reviews, buys Working with...
Send us a text Join us as we re-live some of our funniest moments over the 2024 year!    Thank you to our sponsors: John, Austin, Rick, Michael and https://testguy.net/  We have a koozie and tumbler that are both signed by Easton Corbin. When we hit 10 sponsors/supporters we will have a drawing with just the first 10 for the koozie. Then, once we hit 15 sponsors/supporters we will do a drawing for the tumbler. So, you could be lucky enough and win both!  We do appreciate everyone th...
Send us a text This week, Jeremy and Paul review listener questions received over the last month. If you have questions for the guys, you can email them to workingwithlightning@gmail.com or PM them on all of our social media. If you have a question, others probably do, too. We are all students of the industry and learn from each other.       Thank you to our sponsors: John, Austin, Rick, Michael and https://testguy.net/  We have a koozie and tumbler that are both signed by East...
Send us a text This week we get to finally welcome and thank our new sponsor, Michael. Thank you for your monthly contributions. We go over some current news in the industry. We also have round table type of conversation and shoutouts for participation on social media.   Thank you to our sponsors: John, Austin, Rick, Michael and https://testguy.net/  We have a koozie and tumbler that are both signed by Easton Corbin. When we hit 10 sponsors/supporters we will have a drawing with just the...
Send us a text Join us as Jeremy and Paul get to speak with Jared and Curtis from Texas. Curtis has been in this industry for 26 years and is currently and supervisor. Jared after serving his country went to line school and had some unexpected turns.  This was our first time with Jeremy in the south studio, Paul in the north studio and two guest on a 3-way call.   Thank you to our sponsors: John, Austin, Rick, Michael and https://testguy.net/  We have a koozie and tumbler that are both s...
Send us a text Happy Thanksgiving Y'all!  Thank you to our sponsors: John, Austin, Rick, Michael and https://testguy.net/  We have a koozie and tumbler that are both signed by Easton Corbin. When we hit 10 sponsors/supporters we will have a drawing with just the first 10 for the koozie. Then, once we hit 15 sponsors/supporters we will do a drawing for the tumbler. So, you could be lucky enough and win both!  We do appreciate everyone that listens to the shows, interacts with us, leaves r...
Send us a text This week the guys interview each other about how they got to where they are.   Thank you to our sponsors: John, Austin, Rick, Michael and https://testguy.net/  We have a koozie and tumbler that are both signed by Easton Corbin. When we hit 10 sponsors/supporters we will have a drawing with just the first 10 for the koozie. Then, once we hit 15 sponsors/supporters we will do a drawing for the tumbler. So, you could be lucky enough and win both!  We do appreciate everyone t...
Send us a text Jeremy and Paul answer listener questions about changing from line to sub midway through training. They also talk about mental health and being put into situations you never imagined. They go over the transition from being away from home for a long period of time to getting back into routine. Finally, the big one: Should our overtime be taxed?  Donnie the Switching Man   https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206592/episodes/14050247   Thank you to our sponsors: John, Austin, Ri...
Send us a text This Week Jeremy and Paul go over some news articles and storm statistics.  Jeremy and Paul go over parts of Daniel's episode from October 13th. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206592/episodes/15858164  Thank you to our sponsors: John, Austin, Rick, Michael and https://testguy.net/  We have a koozie and tumbler that are both signed by Easton Corbin. When we hit 10 sponsors/supporters we will have a drawing with just the first 10 for the koozie. Then, once we hit 15 sponsors/su...



