Lineman Country Podcast

We're back with the final episode of the 3-part Advanced Industry Training series of the Lineman Country Podcast. Hang out and listen as our host sits back down one more time with AJ Russell, as well as two students, E'Treu Adonai and Marcus Wade, from Bermuda, as we chat about their time here at SLTC and training with AJ.

Host: Jaclyn Johannsen

Guests: AJ Russell, E'Treu Adonai, & Marcus Wade

Produced & Edited by: Jaclyn Johannsen

*Recorded on 12/4/25

Listen to a brand-new episode of the Lineman Country Podcast as we continue part two of our three-part series on Advanced Industry Training. Join our host as she sits back down with AJ Russell to dive deeper into what it was like training a Pole Circle of 10 students from Bermuda.

Host: Jaclyn Johannsen

Guest: AJ Russell

Produced & Edited by: Jaclyn Johannsen

*Recorded on 11/20/2025

Listen to a brand new episode of the Lineman Country Podcast as we kick off the first of a three-part mini series on SLTC’s Advanced Industry Training program. Our host sits down with Kelly Slater and AJ Russell, who help run the program, to discuss how it started, where it stands today, and where they hope to take it next.

Host: Jaclyn Johannsen

Guests: Kelly Slater & AJ Russell

Produced & Edited by: Jaclyn Johannsen

*Recorded on 2/18/2026

We're back with another episode of the Lineman Country Podcast! Hang out and listen while our hosts sit down and chat with Chattanooga local and President of Ten4 Recruiting, Matt Beach. They discuss everything from CDL trucking to family and health!

Hosts: David Powell & PJ Nardy

Guest: Matt Beach

Edited by: Jaclyn Johannsen

*Recorded on 3/27/2025

Listen to a brand new episode of the Lineman Country Podcast as our hosts chat with ELP 75 graduate, Isaac Otchere, while they discuss everything from growing up in Africa, moving to America, and more!

Hosts: David Powell & PJ Nardy

Guest: Isaac Otchere

Produced & Edited by: Jaclyn Johannsen

*Recorded on 11/15/2024

We're back with a new podcast! Hang out while our hosts chat with Kelly and Dawn Slater as they talk about the family side of linework and the challenges they faced.

Hosts: Jaclyn & Danielle

Guest: Kelly & Dawn Slater

Produced & Edited by: Jaclyn Johannsen

*Recorded on 6/14/2024

On this episode of the Lineman Country Podcast ELP 73 graduate, Nevardo Eason, sat down with our hosts to discuss growing up in Jamaica, the dream for linework, coming to SLTC, and more!

Guest: Nevardo Eason

Produced & Edited by: Jaclyn Johannsen

*Recorded on 4/9/2024

We're back with another episode of the Lineman Country Podcast where hosts, David and PJ sit down and chat with ELP 73 graduate, Donoven Boggs! Sit back and relax while they discuss everything from family relationships to choosing lineschool, and more!  

Hosts: David Powell & PJ Nardy

Guest: Donoven Boggs

Produced & Edited by: Jaclyn Johannsen

*Recorded on 3/22/2024

Hang out and listen as our hosts chat with SLTC's school chaplain, Brother Eddie Cantrell, as they discuss his background, becoming a part of SLTC, forming bonds with students, and more.

Hosts: David Powell & PJ Nardy

Guest: Brother Eddie Cantrell

Produced & Edited by: Jaclyn Johannsen

*Recorded on 11/3/2023

On this new episode of the Lineman Country Podcast, hang out and listen as our hosts sit down and chat with Austin Myers, an Electrical Lineworker Program Class 71 graduate, while they discuss, fatherhood, changing careers, motocross, and more. 

Hosts: David Powell & PJ Nardy

Guest: Austin Myers

Produced & Edited by: Jaclyn Johannsen

*Recorded on 8/8/2023