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

    MAY 5

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

    APR 21

    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

    1h 2m
  3. Ep# 13: Innovation, Family, and Made in America: Roy Paulson’s Manufacturing Story

    APR 7

    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

    1h 5m
  4. Ep #12 PT 2: Why the Trades Matter: Chris Boden’s Mission to Energize America’s Workforce

    MAR 24

    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 min
  5. Ep #12 Innovation, Risk, and Redemption: Chris Boden’s Journey and Lessons Beyond Bars

    MAR 17

    Ep #12 Innovation, Risk, and Redemption: Chris Boden’s Journey and Lessons Beyond Bars

    Welcome back to LiveWire, the no-fluff podcast from OEL Worldwide Industries, a family-owned business that manufactures arc flash safety gear, insulated tools, and trusted across the trades. In this week's episode, Asa Dyer explores the rise and fall of the Geek Group, founded by Chris Boden, long before “makerspace” became popular. Listen in as we cover Boden’s Bitcoin venture, which turned into a legal disaster after an undercover agent infiltrated his space. It details the federal raid, money-laundering charges, and Boden’s time in prison. He discusses rebuilding his life, returning to YouTube, and using his experiences to inspire others. He humorously reflects on what it means to survive—and thrive—as a ‘gangster.’ This conversation is packed with valuable life lessons, honest reflections on the blurry lines between legality and morality, and a behind-the-scenes look at America’s electrical and technological infrastructure. Follow LiveWire Podcast and all socials for updates and clips: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠

    52 min
  6. Ep #11: The Secret to Turning a Door-to-Door Hustle into Success with Forrest Dyer

    MAR 2

    Ep #11: The Secret to Turning a Door-to-Door Hustle into Success with Forrest Dyer

    Welcome back to LiveWire, the no-fluff podcast from OEL Worldwide Industries, a family-owned business that manufactures arc flash safety gear, insulated tools, and is trusted across the trades. In this episode, get ready for a hilarious conversation with host Asa Dyer and his brother, Forrest Dyer, Regional Sales Manager at OEL Worldwide Industries. Filled with behind-the-scenes stories from Forrest’s days working at Olive Garden, Buckle, and as a door-to-door salesperson in LA, plus real talk about what it means to grind through tough jobs and how those experiences shape your career, character, and sense of humor. Learn about mastering the art (and awkwardness) of sales, working for family, and relying on humor and resilience in both business and life. Tune in for lively family banter, practical insights from the field, and a reminder that sometimes, the best way through life’s toughest moments is to laugh your way forward. Follow LiveWire Podcast and all socials for updates and clips: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠

    51 min
  7. Ep #10: NFPA 70E 2027: What Contractors Really Need to Know About Capacitors & Voltage

    FEB 16

    Ep #10: NFPA 70E 2027: What Contractors Really Need to Know About Capacitors & Voltage

    Welcome back to LiveWire, the no-fluff podcast from OEL Worldwide Industries, a family-owned business that manufactures arc flash safety gear, insulated tools, and is trusted across the trades. On this episode we join host Asa Dyer and special guest Heath Garrison, Enforcement Coordinator at National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), with U.S.A Department of Energy (DOE), leader in electrical safety and member of the NFPA 70E committee, as they dive deep into the evolving world of America’s electrical infrastructure. Discover untold stories, practical insights, and the latest updates on electrical safety standards, including a special look at the upcoming NFPA 70E 2027 guidelines. From lifelong lessons in the trades to the future of renewable energy, data centers, batteries, and the myths and realities of robots in electrical work—you won’t want to miss this informative, inspiring, and humorous conversation Follow LiveWire Podcast and all socials for updates and clips: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠

    50 min
  8. Ep #9: Sales Leadership: The Strategy for Real-Time Market Connection

    FEB 2

    Ep #9: Sales Leadership: The Strategy for Real-Time Market Connection

    Welcome back to LiveWire, the no-fluff podcast from OEL Worldwide Industries, a family-owned business that builds arc flash safety gear, tools, and trust across the trades. In episode 9, we sit down with Michael Dresser, National Sales Director at OEL. He shares insights on the habits that help sales teams go from being "busy" to being truly effective. How establishing routines, taking ownership of customer relationships, staying connected to the market, and avoiding desk management all make a significant impact in the B2B sector. If you lead a sales team or are building one, this episode serves as a masterclass in effective field leadership, discipline, and team culture. Follow LiveWire Podcast and all socials for updates and clips: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠

    1h 1m
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Ratings & Reviews

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3 Ratings

About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    LiveWire Podcast
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © LiveWire Podcast
  • Show Website
    LiveWire Podcast

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