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.

Amy Cooke of 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.

In this episode, Captain Patrick Durham from StacheD Training shares insights on EV fire behavior, battery failures, and the evolving risks facing first responders. Learn what makes these incidents different and how to think about safety in a world where technology is advancing faster than the standards behind it.

In this episode, Preston Knight, founder of IT Specialists, breaks down AI in business, cybersecurity risks, and data privacy. Learn how to use AI tools, automation, and emerging tech without exposing your company to security threats.

Learn about the evolution of electrical and industrial safety, making an impact through international business, and the core business principles behind Paulson’s success. Ideal for professionals and enthusiasts in electrical safety, business innovation, and manufacturing.

Host Asa Dyer sits down with Chris Boden, engineer, educator, and one of the most unconventional voices in science.

This is a raw, honest conversation about resilience, second chances, and what it takes to rebuild when everything’s on the line. Through it all, Chris reflects on teaching, innovation, and why curiosity and grit still matter more than ever.

Join Asa and Forrest Dyer on the LiveWire Podcast as they share funny stories about their first jobs, sales mishaps, and building genuine business relationships. From working at Olive Garden and Buckle to door-to-door sales in garages, their candid talk offers laughs and lessons on resilience and finding your place.

Heath Garrison shares the safety lessons that shaped his career—from non conventional and energized equipment to modern PPE, training, and test-and-verify culture.

This episode explores the biggest NFPA 70E 2027 changes (especially Chapter 3) and what they mean for solar, batteries, capacitors, and new electrical hazards.

Host Asa Dyer sits down with Michael Dresser to talk leadership, sales, and why you can’t lead a team from behind a desk.
From time in the field to building strong, motivated teams, Michael shares what experience has taught him.

Host Asa Dyer talks with Marilyn Stansberry of IEC Rocky Mountain about the growing demand for skilled trades—and why Colorado is short roughly 30,000 workers right now.

Host Asa Dyer talks with Derek Sang about mentorship, protecting people, and why electrical work demands respect every single day.

Host Asa Dyer chats with Jim Ellis, a seasoned industry leader whose career has been driven by curiosity, purpose, and a people-first mindset.

In this episode of LiveWire, host Asa Dyer talks with Valerie Boyd, founder of Colorado Safety Supply. Valerie shares how she earned respect in a tough industry, built a business from one office to many, and continues to champion safety, training, and the people behind the work.