LiveWire Podcast

LiveWire Podcast

Welcome to the LiveWire Podcast! A modern, field-first look at electrical work, safety, and the business behind it. We bridge the jobsite and the boardroom, spotlighting the people, tools, and innovations powering North America’s energy and infrastructure. Subscribe for biweekly conversations on: • Electrical safety & standards (NFPA 70E, OSHA) • Tools, tech, and renewables • Craftsmanship, family legacy & life in the electrical industry Real people. Real talk. Real tools.

  1. Ep. #19 Creativity, Fatherhood & The Work Of Seeing People with John S. Miller

    6月30日

    Ep. #19 Creativity, Fatherhood & The Work Of Seeing People with John S. Miller

    Welcome back to LiveWire, the podcast from OEL Worldwide Industries, a family business built on safety, trust, craftsmanship, and the people behind the work. Some conversations are about the job. Others are about the life that shapes the person doing the job. In this episode of the LiveWire Podcast, John S. Miller joins Asa for a deeply personal conversation about creativity, mentorship, photography, family, faith, fatherhood, suffering, and what it means to truly see people. John and Asa look back on more than 15 years of friendship, creative work, encouragement, and growth. They talk about the early days of photography, the confidence it takes to keep creating, the role of mentors, the pressure of client work, and why trust matters so much when people are trying to make something meaningful together. The conversation also moves beyond craft into the deeper parts of life. John shares how love, suffering, parenting, loss, and responsibility have shaped the way he sees people and shows up for his family. Asa reflects on marriage, fatherhood, ambition, faith, and the realization that success means very little if the people closest to you are not okay. This episode is about more than photography or business. It is about the people who help us become who we are, the creative pursuits that teach us how to solve problems, and the love and responsibility that slowly reorder what matters most. If you work in a creative field, run a business, lead a family, mentor others, or are trying to balance ambition with purpose, this conversation will make you think about what you are building, who you are becoming, and how you show up for the people around you. Follow LiveWire Podcast and all socials for updates and clips: LinkedIn Instagram X TikTok Spotify Apple Podcasts

    57 分钟
  2. Ep. #18 Trades, Safety Culture & Close Calls with Matt Poland fom OEL Worldwide Industries

    6月16日

    Ep. #18 Trades, Safety Culture & Close Calls with Matt Poland fom OEL Worldwide Industries

    Welcome back to LiveWire, the electrical safety podcast from OEL Worldwide Industries, a family business that builds arc flash safety gear, tools, and trust across the trades. A lot of safety lessons do not come from a manual. They come from moments that get too close. In this episode of the LiveWire Podcast, Matt Poland joins Asa to talk about growing up around the trades, working as an iron worker apprentice, moving into the water utility world, and eventually bringing that field experience into his role with OEL. Matt shares stories from job sites, water districts, treatment plants, and electrical work that shaped the way he thinks about risk, PPE, safety culture, and what it takes to get people home safely. From working at heights and dealing with heat stress to close calls around energized equipment, this conversation is honest about the pressure, pride, and shortcuts that can show up in the field. He also breaks down why trades can become a rite of passage, why younger workers may be changing the PPE conversation, why public awareness and enforcement are shifting jobsite behavior, and why safety leaders carry an enormous burden across fall protection, confined space, chemicals, electrical safety, glove compliance, and more. This episode is about more than equipment. It is about respect for the people who build, repair, maintain, and protect the infrastructure everyone else depends on. If you work in electrical safety, utilities, water treatment, construction, industrial work, PPE, safety management, or the trades, this conversation will make you think about close calls, culture, and the real-world reasons safety has to be taken seriously. Follow LiveWire Podcast and all socials for updates and clips: LinkedIn Instagram X TikTok Spotify Apple Podcasts

    56 分钟
  3. Ep. #17: Safety Beyond Compliance, Risk Ownership & Building a Real Safety Culture with Brad Johnson

    6月2日

    Ep. #17: Safety Beyond Compliance, Risk Ownership & Building a Real Safety Culture with Brad Johnson

    Welcome back to LiveWire, the electrical safety podcast from OEL Worldwide Industries, a family business that builds arc flash safety gear, tools, and trust across the trades. Rules matter. Compliance matters. But Brad Johnson believes real safety has to go deeper than a rulebook. In this episode of the LiveWire Podcast, Asa sits down with Brad Johnson, safety coordinator at Parker Water Sanitation and author of Non Compliant Safety: Practical Applications for Safety Beyond Compliance, to talk about what it actually takes to build a safety culture that works in the real world. Brad explains why compliance should be treated as a starting point, not the finish line, and why safety professionals need to focus first on risk, field conditions, worker behavior, and the decisions people make when no one is watching. From oil and gas to municipal water operations, confined space entry, lockout/tagout, fall hazards, PPE, electrical safety, and frontline risk assessments, this conversation is about helping people understand safety before they are asked to follow another policy. Brad also shares why safety leaders need to get out from behind the desk, why workers must be empowered to own their own safety, and why low-quality PPE or punishment-based programs can create barriers instead of better outcomes. This episode is for safety professionals, electrical workers, utility teams, contractors, supervisors, municipal crews, and anyone responsible for keeping people safe around real hazards. Learn more about Brad’s book at noncompliantsafety.com. Subscribe and follow us: LinkedIn Instagram X TikTok Spotify Apple Podcasts

    1 小时 3 分钟
  4. Ep. #16: Grid Reliability, Energy Policy & the Real Cost of Power with Amy Cook

    5月19日

    Ep. #16: Grid Reliability, Energy Policy & the Real Cost of Power with Amy Cook

    Welcome back to LiveWire, the electrical safety podcast from OEL Worldwide Industries, a family business that builds arc flash safety gear, tools, and trust across the trades. Power has to show up. That sounds simple, but the systems behind it are anything but. In this episode of the LiveWire Podcast, Amy Cook from Always On Energy Research breaks down grid reliability, energy policy, baseload power, and the real cost of keeping electricity available when people need it most. From utility resource planning and data center demand to residential solar, battery backup, coal, natural gas, and nuclear energy, this conversation looks at what it really takes to keep the lights on. Amy explains why simple generation-cost metrics can miss major grid expenses, why total system cost matters, and why backup, transmission, firming, and capacity all have to be part of the conversation. She also shares her perspective on local energy independence, the role of residential solar and batteries, the limits of utility-scale intermittent resources, and why innovation depends on abundant, affordable, reliable power. If you work in electrical safety, utilities, energy policy, infrastructure, power generation, data centers, or emergency planning, this episode will make you think differently about what reliability actually costs. Follow LiveWire Podcast and all socials for updates and clips: LinkedIn Instagram X TikTok Spotify Apple Podcasts

    51 分钟
  5. Ep. #15: EV Fire Risks & Arc Flash Dangers Explained with Captain Patrick Durham

    5月5日

    Ep. #15: EV Fire Risks & Arc Flash Dangers Explained with Captain Patrick Durham

    Welcome back to LiveWire, the electrical safety podcast from OEL Worldwide Industries, a family business that builds arc flash safety gear, tools, and trust across the trades. Electric vehicles are evolving fast… but are we keeping up with the safety risks? In this episode of the LiveWire Podcast, Captain Patrick Durham from StacheD Training, firefighter, engineer, and leading voice in EV safety, breaks down what’s really happening behind electric vehicle fires, battery failures, and first responder exposure. From thermal runaway and off-gassing to arc flash risks and evolving safety standards, this conversation dives into the realities most people don’t see. Captain Durham shares firsthand insights from the field, explaining why EV fires behave differently, how hidden dangers can emerge even without flames, and what first responders must consider in rapidly changing scenarios. As EV adoption accelerates across industries, the gap between technology and safety is becoming harder to ignore. If you work in electrical safety, utilities, emergency response, or infrastructure, or simply want to understand the real risks behind EV technology, this episode will change how you think about it. Follow LiveWire Podcast and all socials for updates and clips: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠

    55 分钟
  6. Ep. #14: The Hidden Dangers of AI for Business with Preston Knight

    4月21日

    Ep. #14: The Hidden Dangers of AI for Business with Preston Knight

    Welcome back to LiveWire, the electrical safety podcast from OEL Worldwide Industries, a family business that builds arc flash safety gear, tools, and trust across the trades. AI is evolving fast, but is it moving too fast to understand the risks? In this new episode of the LiveWire Podcast, Preston Knight, owner of IT Specialists, sits down with our host, Asa Dyer, to break down AI’s real impact on business, cybersecurity, and data privacy. From “vibe coding” to the hidden dangers of large language models, the conversation explores how companies are adopting AI without fully grasping the consequences. Preston shares firsthand insights from the cybersecurity world—explaining how data is being used, where it’s going, and why businesses may be exposing themselves to risks they can’t yet measure. If you’re utilizing AI tools—or thinking about it—this episode will change how you approach them. Follow LiveWire Podcast and all socials for updates and clips: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠

    1 小时 2 分钟
  7. Ep# 13: Innovation, Family, and Made in America: Roy Paulson’s Manufacturing Story

    4月7日

    Ep# 13: Innovation, Family, and Made in America: Roy Paulson’s Manufacturing Story

    Welcome back to LiveWire, the no-fluff podcast from OEL Worldwide Industries, a family business that builds arc flash safety gear, tools, and trust across the trades. On this episode of the LiveWire Podcast, Asa Dyer talks with industry legend Roy Paulson to share the story behind one of the most influential names in electrical safety and manufacturing. Explore a third-generation leader at Paulson Manufacturing as they share the American story of electrical safety, innovation, and global success. From WWII roots to arc flash shield tech and military collaborations, he discusses patents, legacy, and how Made in USA impacts international sales—plus business advice for entrepreneurs, manufacturers, and industry professionals. This conversation is a deep look into leadership, innovation, and the principles that drive long-term success in business and life. Whether you're in the trades, manufacturing, or leadership, this conversation provides insights you won't want to miss. Follow LiveWire Podcast and all socials for updates and clips: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠

    1 小时 5 分钟
  8. Ep #12 PT 2: Why the Trades Matter: Chris Boden’s Mission to Energize America’s Workforce

    3月24日

    Ep #12 PT 2: Why the Trades Matter: Chris Boden’s Mission to Energize America’s Workforce

    Welcome back to LiveWire, the no-fluff podcast from OEL Worldwide Industries, a family-owned business that manufactures arc flash safety gearnsulated tools In this week's episode, Asa Dyer sits down with Chris Boden to continue their raw, direct, and unfiltered discussion—covering real experiences, perspectives, and conversations that don’t always get said out loud. They explore the growing skills gap, the reality of student debt, and why the trades offer a powerful alternative path. It’s an honest conversation about education, work ethic, and the people needed to keep our infrastructure — and our future — running. No script. No filters. Just a conversation worth hearing. Follow LiveWire Podcast and all socials for updates and clips: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠

    46 分钟
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Welcome to the LiveWire Podcast! A modern, field-first look at electrical work, safety, and the business behind it. We bridge the jobsite and the boardroom, spotlighting the people, tools, and innovations powering North America’s energy and infrastructure. Subscribe for biweekly conversations on: • Electrical safety & standards (NFPA 70E, OSHA) • Tools, tech, and renewables • Craftsmanship, family legacy & life in the electrical industry Real people. Real talk. Real tools.

信息

  • 创作者
    LiveWire Podcast
  • 活跃年份
    2025年 - 2026年
  • 单集
    20
  • 分级
    儿童适宜
  • 版权
    © LiveWire Podcast
  • 节目网站
    LiveWire Podcast