"Ryan, I finally had a chance to really dig into the podcast program that you put together. Just wanted to let you know how impressed I am by the thoughtfulness and quality of your work. We are really excited to dig into this further and launch our podcast. Many thanks!!"

“Ryan has a deep understanding of how to communicate with an audience because he’s a life long learner who is willing to put in the hard work to listen and really understand. He knows how to develop a solid plan and then execute it with consistency. I’ve learned so much from him and would absolutely trust him to craft any message for any audience.”

“I have had the pleasure to work alongside Ryan. He is one of the most passionate people I know when it comes to understanding his clients. His attention to detail, his ability to listen, topped with creativity. Ryan is my go to person when it comes to building a vision”

“Finding good mentors can be challenging, especially in the gig-based landscape of the creative world. In the brief two years I've known Ryan, it's been a true privilege to collaborate with him consistently. We have created some of the best creative work of my career. Ryan has not only inspired me professionally but personally as well. I've witnessed him achieve significant personal milestones while encouraging those around him to pursue their own ambitions. Best of all, I'm fortunate to call Ryan a real friend.”

“Ryan Lucas is the very definition of 'boots on the ground' with his ability to take a brand's creative goals and turn them into impactful action that gains massive traction within the marketplace. Ryan is unrivalled in his social media acumen, leveraging market trends within his storytelling and staying ahead of the curve, he has become a staple many of our clients depend upon”

"I started listening to the podcast a couple weeks back and am loving it! I currently live in Whistler and recently graduated from Electrical Engineering Technology in Ontario where I spent a year working for electric utilities during 3 co-op terms. My second co-op I spent a lot of time working with the line crews out on the water and remote spots near Georgian Bay. I realized it would be my dream to become a powerline technician. During my third co-op I was working in the GTA and asked to spend time out with lines instead of in the office, as I was actually hired to do standards work, and I worked with the construction crew for a month. I am hoping to get hired as an apprentice out here and your podcast definitely encourages me to not give up the dream. As a female I want to eventually go into schools and share how fulfilling focusing on achieving a ticket in the trades and utility industry can be. I am currently trying to build my resume to be hired as an apprentice so if you have any advice for me I would appreciate it."

"Thanks for what you do man. I truly enjoy listening to the discussions and content that comes out of your podcast. I'll be entering the line force here shortly as a 3rd generation Lineman, and the info that I've been able to absorb from your show is paramount! So thanks again and keep it coming man."

"I’m so grateful I’ve found your podcast; it’s freaking awesome to hear your stories and the guys you interview, just real and down to earth guys, sharing stories and information about line work. One of my favorite podcasts is with Ben. At any rate I wanted to reach out and thank you foremost for what you’re doing."

"Hey Ryan! Just wanted to say I really enjoy your podcast and can’t wait to hear more episodes! I’m a US Navy veteran and I am currently attending Northwest Lineman College in Oroville, CA, and I can’t wait to complete school and get into this awesome trade!"

"Hey Ryan! I’m a big fan of the podcast, I get a ton of value and insight from it. I’ve decided to do a career change from vegetation management for pg&e to pre-apprentice/groundman through local 1245 & 47 once I get a class A. I just wanted to say thank you for all you do for guys like me that just found the trade. I’m fired up to get after it!!!"

"Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your show. I have been a podcast enthusiast for a few years now and really look forward to your new episodes. Keep doing what you're doing, I love it!"

"I’d like to start off by expressing how much I appreciate what you’ve been doing for the community. I’ve been following the podcast since the beginning and have found value in every episode. Awesome work, brother, truly awesome. Thank you again for all you do Ryan, you’re hard work is making a difference, and it shows."

"Hello and thanks - pretty much says it all. I’m not sure if you remember me from when I reached out on IG (which I do not have anymore) a little while back when I was deployed but you were helpful then in the advice you gave and I just wanted to reach out and say thanks. Fast forward to now and I’m almost out of the military and I’m fortunate enough to take advantage of a program called SkillBridge. There’s a pre apprenticeship line school I’m able to go to while still on active duty. So I basically get to finish my service out doing that plus some leave time. Anyway that’s my way in for now it seems so I’m committing to it and can’t wait. Stoked for the opportunity. Thanks again for the show, the stories, and advice."

"I love this podcast! You give so much insight to young men like me who are trying to be linemen. I’m currently a yard dog, I just wanted to contact you about saying something to the younger guys that might listen to your show. I’ve herd guys talk on your podcast about becoming line man after being so old and joining the brotherhood after they have life experience etc. I just want to say that I feel like the jobs that lead up to line man are just as important and it will set some one up to be a great career lineman if they learn from the bottom of the job I think it just gets combed over. There’s line man etc. there’s also ways to get into the trade than being a cowboy and just getting In to it. I would just hope some time you could talk to a guy like me that takes care of the wire the cut outs the small things like there trucks. All my crews are my boys I think starting like that that make good men in the trade.... thank you for your time."

"Thank you for doing the Bucket Talk Podcast. I learned about the podcast today from Brunt Workwear. I am a 13 year vet in the Wind Industry and I can relate to a lot of what you were saying. I needed to here your passion in your trade to motivate me to keep going with my brand TCGM (Tower Climbing Grease Monkeys). Keep up the good work."

"Hey Ryan, Just writing to say I’m enjoying the podcast. Thanks. Good stuff! I’m not a line man, but work with them from time to time. Was doing some research and prep work and stumbled across the podcast that way. Keep it up."

"Ryan Lucas has made it his mission to mentor lineman that are just getting their careers started. He brings in a variety of guests to address different career or life topics across the industry. He left his job as a lineman during the pandemic to mentor and support linemen across the country. Not many people are willing to take risks like this in pursuit of helping the profession they came from."

"Ryan, I wanted to reach out and let you know that I think you're doing a great job with the powerline podcast you started. I unintentionally found myself working in the transmission line field. I started as a drafter and got hired by an engineering consultant into their transmission line department. I've been working for the company for about six years now and have been promoted to a design role in the last few years. Since that transition I've found myself becoming more interested in learning as much as I can about the industry. I don't recall how, but I ended up stumbling across your instagram page and started following it several weeks ago. I was scrolling through it recently and saw your post pop up with your interview with Peter Catchpole. The name sounded familiar, but I couldn't think of why until I realized that he had worked for the same company I do. It was then that I finally dove into your podcast, and I feel like it's been the important perspective I've been looking for. I am only a few episodes in and I am hooked. I appreciate the good conversation you have with your guests, and I find both your and their insights to be incredibly valuable. I know I'm not the first to acknowledge the disconnect that exists between the folks designing lines and the folks constructing them. It is really important to me to be as cognizant as I can of the constructibility of a project and it is a real challenge for me to gain that perspective. Your podcast has been a huge help in me starting to learn how to better bridge that gap. So, I just wanted to reach out and say thank you for the hard work you have put into developing this podcast. I think it's a great resource to those who are in the industry but do not have direct access to the individuals constructing the lines. I am excited to learn more and appreciate what I am able to learn from your show."

"Can’t thank you enough for your podcast and the guests you’ve brought on. It’s really helped light the fire underneath me. I’m 36 and spent years and years wondering why most “normal” construction jobs were boring to me. The few that were more engaging usually paid low wages and no benefits. I’ve been spinning wheels for almost 2 decades depressed that I might just be one of those guys that never finds a job they enjoy. Two weeks ago I woke up at 2am in a panic, wondering why I can’t find an exciting career and if I’ll just be punching a clock until I die. Lol...pretty dismal. I started looking into stuff like the railroad and mining , but then it dawned on me that two of my buddies are linemen in different parts of the country and I’d never heard them complain about being bored or broke. Or regretting pursuing line work. I reached out to them individually and it has ignited the spark. Here in the south, some of the IBEW locals are few and far between. And they’re definitely not up to the standard of what many IBEW guysin other parts of the country are used to. I spent a year as an apprentice indoor wireman. It would take several pages to articulate the train wreck of a journey that ended up being. But I don’t hold that grudge with the IBEW as a whole. All that being said, it seems like my best option to get the ball rolling is going to line school, especially since there’s one 2 hours away. Just wanted to thank you for all the info you’ve presented. I’ve been eating it up. It’s cool to find something in the trades that makes me say damn I wanna do THAT. Instead of “yeah that looks like it sucks but the pay ain’t bad.” Lineman seem like my kinda folks and I’m thrilled to start the journey. Cheers man."

"Glad to be here & love what your doing for trade. I've been in linework for about 14 years now. I've heard a couple podcasts on you tube and like where your going with training new lineman in the trade. Keep up the good work, always keep an open mind, eyes on the prize and sooner or later ill see you down the line."