Powerline Podcast, hosted by Ryan Lucas, is a second-generation lineman's show about life and work in the trades, featuring stories from linemen and other tradespeople. It has 279 episodes, released roughly every nine days, with a median length of about 77 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll ad.
Reach working linemen and trades careers audiences through a long-running, highly rated show
- Apple Podcasts shows 252 ratings averaging 4.9 out of 5, with 235 five-star reviews.
- 279 episodes since 2019 give a deep back catalogue that keeps earning listens.
- Listeners are an engaged trades audience, many of them active or aspiring linemen.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, panel discussion, solo monologue
- Tone
- earnest, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 120 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Quanta Services
- Categories promoted
- utility construction services
- Affiliate links
- No
The website footer and about page describe the show as powered by Quanta Services, a subsidiary, but no sponsor mentions appear in the last 20 episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover careers, safety, leadership and mental health, with no explicit flags in the feed.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | powerlinepodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1457934459 |
| RSS feed | anchor.fm/s/ffc4c138/podcast/rss |
Benchmark score: 58 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Old Way of Leading Crews Isn’t Working | Ross Henault | 224 | 2026-10-08 | 1 h 59 min |
| Why You Need an Ace in the Hole | Kevin Taylor | 223 | 2026-09-24 | 2 h 0 min |
| 3 Linemen Have A Very Real Conversation | Christopher Thomas & Clint V | 2026-09-17 | 2 h 4 min |
| What If Mental Health Was Treated Like Jobsite Safety? | Wykisha Thoma | 2026-09-03 | 1 h 31 min |
| How Do You Build a Life Like This? | Dennis Kelly | 220 | 2026-08-06 | 1 h 16 min |
| How Does a Company Survive 100 Years? | Rod Paul & Justin Tate | 219 | 2026-07-23 | 1 h 5 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 11 days ago, a new one about every 9 days.
This podcast is for anyone in the power line industry. Those of you that love to build and maintain power lines at work and after work. This is a collection of stories from line workers around the world. This is a community for us to share where we’ve been, who we’ve worked with, projects we’ve been apart of and hopefully pass on some of those key lessons that we could all learn from. This…
About Powerline Podcast
Powerline Podcast is a long-running show for linemen and anyone considering a career in the trades. Its website, hosted by Ryan Lucas, describes a second-generation lineman who shares stories from tradespeople around the world, covering crew culture, leadership, safety and mental health. The show is powered by Quanta Services, a subsidiary named on the site.
The feed lists 279 episodes since March 2019, with episodes released roughly every nine days and a median length of about 77 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 252 ratings averaging 4.9 out of 5. Listeners are estimated, not measured, to be mostly American men in the trades, with an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode.
No third-party sponsors appear in the feed. Based on the estimate, a host-read mid-roll ad would be priced at roughly $40 to $200 per episode, suiting workwear, PPE, training and tool brands seeking trades audiences. Sources: the RSS feed, the show website and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Powerline Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Powerline Podcast
How much does Powerline Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad would be roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Actual rates depend on the show's own terms and audience data.
What is Powerline Podcast about?
Powerline Podcast is a show for linemen and trades workers, featuring interviews and stories about careers, crew leadership, safety and mental health in the power line industry.
How do I contact Powerline Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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