Working with Lightning
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.
Episodes
81 episodes since 2023
S2 E38 Listener Questions with Brian from Quanta
Thank you to the listeners who sent industry questions for us to discuss. This week, Mr. Brian from Quanta joined us and gave different perspectives on your questions. We have a koozie and tumbler that are both signed by ...
September 15, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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1:09:48
S2 E37 Round Table
This week talk about the flooding in solar fields after the hurricane in North Florida. We do a more formal introduction on who Mr. Brian is that was on last week and will be joining us again next week. We had Alax message us more informa...
September 08, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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56:52
S2 E36 Brian with Quanta
In this episode we try something new. Jeremy is in our original studio with our guest, while Paul is in the new north Florida studio. They talk with Brian about all of the bumps and turns in his life that got him to now. Brian went from c...
September 01, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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1:13:45
S2 E35 Happy Burniversary Zach and Drawing Winners
In this episode we have the drawing for Line Brothers Keeper. Thank you. Donna, Dustin, Joey, Kyle, Shawn, Lake Forest Financial Advisors, Samuel, Richard and Christina! We really appreciate you and your donations to make Line Brother's Keeper ...
August 25, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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45:40
S2 E34 Listener Questions and City Shoutouts
This week, Jeremy and Paul reviewed the listener questions we received via email, messenger, LinkedIn, and Instagram. If you have any questions or topics you would like to hear our opinions on send them on over and we will do our best to answer...
August 18, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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48:15
S2 E33 Round Table
Jeremy and Paul talk about things they have come across since the last time they recorded. Jeremy talks about a crane that flipped over because it was not rated for what it was lifting. He also talks about nuclear becoming more popular....
August 11, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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43:06
S2 E32Lester Helped by Line Brother's Keeper
In this episode, we talk with Lester about his on-the-job accident. He goes over what happened, what went wrong, and what was learned. He also talks with us about Zach with Line Brother's Keeper being there for him when he really needed the hel...
August 04, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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47:26
S2 E31 De-Energize
This week the guys go over the previous episodes of the month. They also talk about things that have recently happened to them. Jeremy tells us about the first time he was recognized by his voice from the show in the "wild". That was pretty exc...
July 28, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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41:55
S2 E30 Listener Questions
This week Jeremy and Paul reflect on the fact that this episode starts year number 2 for Working with Lightning! We are still so grateful and thankful for each and every one of you! Today the guys go over some listener questions that have come ...
July 21, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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1:17:04
S2 E29 One Year of Working with Lightning
Join us as we celebrate the first anniversary of Working with Lightning! We are so excited and proud to have made it this far. We could not have done it without all of our listeners, guests and sponsors. We appreciate every single one of you! W...
July 14, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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1:12:05
S2 E28 David with Valhalla Solutions USA
This week the guys talk with David about his journey in his career. After working in the field himself he has helped teach in multiple facilities. Currently David is a financial advisor with Valhalla Solutions. David's goal is to get rid of GoF...
July 07, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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56:33
S2 E27 Tributes and Heros
With it being a 5th Sunday, we are going to be doing something new. Today we are going to give tribute to injuries and losses in the industry. We are also wanting to give thanks to some brothers and sisters that have gone out of their way to be...
June 30, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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44:13
S2 E26 De-Energize/ Recapping the Month
This week Jeremy and Paul go over the month. With it being June we are officially in hurricane season. They go over the amount of solar production lost during the solar eclipse in the United States. When did Bill Gates get into the nuclear busi...
June 23, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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49:27
OVERTIME Check-in
It's been a little bit since we have brought very current content. We have some life updates, shoutouts, and hot takes. Enjoy the show! We have a koozie and tumbler that are both signed by Easton Corbin. When we hit 10 spons...
June 19, 2024
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Season 2
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59:59
S2 E25 News in the Industry
In this week's episode Jeremy and Paul talk about a new nuclear plant being built in Wyoming by IBEW. They talk about how many jobs this will bring and good careers to come with that. Jeremy warns Paul about saying the word nuclear correc...
June 16, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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1:02:10
S2 E24 Round Table
In this week's episode Jeremy and Paul talk about using helicopters for work (referring back to S2 E12 with Dustin). They talk about their first time flying for work. They also give shoutouts to the listeners that have participated on social me...
June 09, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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49:40
S2 E23 Lake Forest Financial Advisors
This week we had the opportunity to talk to Keth and Art with Lake Forest Financial Advisors out of Local 1347. This is a group of financial professionals that trace their roots to helping Union members and locals back for 20 years. Is your "ne...
June 02, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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48:39
S2 E22 De-Energize/ Recapping the Month
In this week's episode Jeremy and Paul look back at Kyle's episode (S2 E19 from May 5) and compare their task books and apprenticeship to what Kyle is currently doing at SECAT. In reference to John's question this month about moving in transfor...
May 26, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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53:16
S2 E21 News in the Industry and Listener Questions
In this week's episode Jeremy and Paul have a couple of news articles to go over. Paul's article is about funding for cyber security. Jeremy's is about things they can use the CO2 for that is being collected. They also answer the listener quest...
May 19, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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1:00:40
S2 E20 Round Table
In this episode Jeremy and Paul talk about things that may have been missed or questions that we did not ask in previous episodes. They talk about snakes and rats in the substations putting the power out no matter how much preparation you...
May 12, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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49:12
S2 E19 Kyle Balancing Family and Work
In this episode Jeremy and Paul have special guest Kyle. Kyle is almost a 3rd year apprentice with SELCAT. He wanted to get into the electrical field to show his kids that you can make a good living without college. He also wants them to see th...
May 05, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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59:17
Overtime About the Future
In this episode Jeremy and Paul go over some new things with the podcast. New ways to contact and interact with us through SpeakPipe voicemail and texting. Blake makes an "appearance" through SpeakPipe
May 01, 2024
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Season 2
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1:06:46
S2 E18 De-Energize/ Recapping the Month
In this episode Jeremy and Paul go over what has been talked about this month. They also have questions that they did not ask during the episodes that they discuss. Paul shares a story about a time he reported to a call out and it was a transfo...
April 28, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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1:04:35
S2 E17 Grounding with Bannerman Training
In this episode Jeremy and Paul talk to Joey all about grounding. Joey was in episode 16 and 17 of season one. He now runs his own business, Bannerman Training and Consulting. At Bannerman Training and Consulting he trains on live line bare han...
April 21, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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48:57
S2 E16 Listener Questions
Jeremy and Paul go over some questions that our great listeners have sent in. The questions are all over the place and don't necessarily have an easy answer every time. Please tune in and see what you learn. They may even trigger questions that...
April 14, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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1:07:07