Best Electricians Library Podcasts (2025)

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How I found a bridge from my passion to my purpose. Interview with creative and entrepreneur Anne Alexander-Sieder 1:00:57

3M ago1:00:57

1:00:57

This is an episode for all creatives, anyone trying to find their passion, and anyone wanting to here more about how you can sustain an income while pursuing your passion. Anne Alexander-Sieder, an actress currently featured in A Heidelberg Holiday on Netflix, shares her adventures throughout her career journey in the entertainment industry. She di…

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How to become an IC Layout Designer in the Semiconductor Industry 44:13

4M ago44:13

44:13

Harrison Chau shares the story of his career journey and the path that led him to become an IC Layout Designer. He also discusses what it's like to be an IC Layout Designer, the education required, and some general information about income. @JobGuppy show notes and other related items at https://jobguppy.com/engineering/electrical-engineering/semic…

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Librarian careers beyond the Public Library and all over the world 48:10

1+ y ago48:10

48:10

Summary In this conversation, Karen Holt, a Library Director in a national lab for the Department of Energy, shares her journey and experiences in the field of librarianship. She discusses the different types of libraries and the various roles within the profession. Karen explains her daily responsibilities as a library director. She has also worke…

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Wired for Success: Career Insights from a Master Electrician 36:26

1+ y ago36:26

36:26

Summary In this conversation, Josh Grooms, a master electrician, discusses his role and experiences in the electrical trade. He shares insights into the daily tasks and projects of an electrician, including working in attics and troubleshooting electrical issues. Josh also highlights the variety of work and job satisfaction that comes with being an…

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Behind the Scenes of a Real Estate Investor in a Family Business 28:15

1+ y ago28:15

28:15

Summary: Jason Grote, a residential real estate investor, shares insights into his entrepreneurial journey in the real estate industry. He discusses working with family, balancing office work and field work, and the process of real estate investing. He also highlights the financial challenges and the importance of budgeting. Jason emphasizes the ne…

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Market Development Manager - The Evolution of an Organic Farmer to Semiconductor Interconnect Market Innovator 41:37

1+ y ago41:37

41:37

In this conversation, Chris interviews Ben Pratt, a Market Development Manager at Carlisle Interconnect. Ben shares his career journey, starting from being an organic farmer and welder to his current role. He explains the responsibilities of a Market Development Manager, which include product management, strategic account management, and product ma…

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Do you have what it takes to be a Supply Chain Operations Manager at Amazon? 44:28

1+ y ago44:28

44:28

In this episode, Mariana shares her experience working as an Operations Manager at Amazon in the supply chain management field. She discusses the daily activities, goals, and metrics of her role, as well as the skills and personality traits required for success. Mariana also talks about the challenges she faced as a new leader and how she overcame …

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How to pursue a career in Cybersecurity 47:25

1+ y ago47:25

47:25

In this episode, John Bottoms shares what it's like to be head of cybersecurity at Mozilla Firefox and gives some examples of the projects and issues he and his team tackle. This career field has a very diverse set of specialties to explore, like evaluating security level risks associated with merger and acquisitions targets, incident response, dis…

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Maximizing Your Career and Income as an Automotive Technician 43:18

1+ y ago43:18

43:18

Are you considering a career in the automotive repair and maintenance industry and have questions? Check out this episode where ASE certified technician, Andrew Smith, shares valuable information he has learned across his career from working at corporate dealerships, managing shops, owning his own shop, and now teaching local high school students. …

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November 2023 - Monthly Recap 9:58

1+ y ago9:58

9:58

In this month's recap, you’ll hear from three individuals: a Resident Chef, an Accounting Manager, and a Salesforce Consultant. Chris summarizes each guest interview along with their best career advice. For more detailed information about each career, please click on the titles listed below: Episode 9 - Resident Chef at Sur La Table Episode 10 - Fi…

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Can Anyone Really Be a Salesforce Consultant? 52:30

1+ y ago52:30

52:30

In this episode, Chris chats with Stephen Guzman about what the job entails as a Salesforce Consultant. But what is a Salesforce Consultant? In simple terms, they're experts in understanding a company's needs and goals, and then customizing and setting up Salesforce to fit those requirements. Salesforce is a tool for managing customer relationships…

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Financial Accounting Manager - Do the Numbers Add Up? 40:15

1+ y ago40:15

40:15

In the world of an accountant, every dollar has a tale to tell. Join Chris as he speaks with Accounting Manager, Eddy Gloria, about what it’s like to become successful in this industry. Together, they peel back the layers of an accountant’s world and discuss everything from the demands of the industry, including the long working hours, and the bene…

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Resident Chef at Sur La Table 55:22

1+ y ago55:22

55:22

There’s more to being a chef than what you see on TV. Despite the excitement of cooking competitions and baking shows, a chef’s job goes beyond the kitchen. In today’s episode, Chris sits down with Resident Chef, Nick Rogers as he talks about what being a chef is really like. From his own personal career ladder to the career opportunities available…

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October 2023 - Monthly Recap 13:19

1+ y ago13:19

13:19

In this month's recap, you'll hear from seven people across a wide range of industries. Find more information on each episode based on their career titles below: Episode 1 - Fractional Airline Pilot Episode 2 - Otorhyinolaryngologist: Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor Episode 3 - Petroleum Geologist Episode 4 - Forensic Anthropologist Episode 5 - Music Th…

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Intraoperative Neuromonitoring: Protecting Your Nerves During Surgery 36:04

1+ y ago36:04

36:04

In this episode, Chris speaks with Ronier Abarca, an intraoperative neuromonitoring specialist, who monitors neurological functions during surgery (the intraoperative part). His job is to keep the surgeon informed on what is happening to the nervous system around the area where the surgeon is operating - usually during neck or back surgery. Ronier …

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From the Oil Rig to the Consulting Industry: Business Transformation Consultant 43:36

1+ y ago43:36

43:36

In this episode, Chris is joined by Business Transformation Consultant, Jesus Patino. He shares his unconventional path that took him from rigs to riches. Literally. As a former, chemical engineer working offshore, Jesus shares how his journey and experience led him to where he is today - meeting companies where they’re at in the business lifecycle…

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The Art of Teaching Music Theory: A Professor's Perspective 42:41

1+ y ago42:41

42:41

If you want to major in Music Theory or better yet, wonder what music professions are out there, this episode is for you. Join Chris as he speaks with Associate Professor Dr. Sumanth Gopinath who breaks down what Music Theorists actually do. They also delve into the wide range of career possibilities that fall under the music theory umbrella. From …

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Forensic Anthropology: Examining Human Skeletal Remains 21:40

1+ y ago21:40

21:40

If you love science and human anatomy, this episode is for you. Chris speaks with Dr. Natalie Langley, a Board Certified Forensic Anthropologist, who specializes in examining skeletal remains. Whether it’s to identify individuals, unravel mysteries, or find clues about ancestry, age, and signs of trauma or disease, Forensic Anthropologists bridge t…

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Fueling the Future: Exploring the Role of Petroleum Geologists 39:24

1+ y ago39:24

39:24

What does a Geologist in the Petroleum Industry do exactly? That's what today's episode is all about. In this episode, Chris is joined by Adam Damman as he shares his experience as a Petroleum Geologist, what he does day-to-day, and how he got where he is. They also discuss college programs and the pros and cons of different levels of education. Ad…

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Otorhinolaryngologist: Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor 31:12

1+ y ago31:12

31:12

An Otolaryngologist is a fancy word for Ear, Nose, and Throat doctor a.k.a. ENT. In this episode, Chris sits down with Dr. Mary Beauchamp as she sheds some light on her daily life as an ENT doctor. This conversation will give you a glimpse into her daily life as she handles diverse medical cases each day. Beyond her professional journey, Dr. Mary c…

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A Day in the Life as a Fractional Airplane Pilot 51:19

1+ y ago51:19

51:19

You've probably heard of a Commercial Pilot or even a Freight Pilot, but a Fractional Airplane Pilot? In case you are wondering, fractional ownership is when multiple owners share the use and costs of purchasing and operating an aircraft (or business jet). In this episode, Chris is joined by Brian Miller, a Fractional Airline Pilot who shares what …

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Welcome to JobGuppy 2:14

2y ago2:14

2:14

JobGuppy is a podcast on a mission to help career explorers and job seekers find out from real people what a specific career or job is really like on a day-to-day basis. Join your host Chris Hodges as he takes you on a deep dive with each guest as they break down their line of work. You'll hear from experienced, working professionals with transpare…

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123 - Grounding Vs. Bonding 4:23

2y ago4:23

4:23

Today we’ll share some quick comparisons of the difference between grounding Vs bonding.

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122 - Apprentice Q&A 6:47

2y ago6:47

6:47

Today I answer 3 (not 4) questions apprentices have asked in the past.

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121 - Counterfeiting 27:56

2y ago27:56

27:56

Going back to the archives and going to learn a bit about counterfeiting in the electrical industry.

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120 - Rule #21 NEVER Do This To A Client 6:51

2y ago6:51

6:51

Today we’re going to “Rules For Electricians” to learn about a very bad practice for business.

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119 - 3 Things Electricians Wished They Knew 5:49

2y ago5:49

5:49

Today I’ll share with you 3 things electricians wished they knew before they got into the trade.

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118 - What is AIC? 3:45

2y ago3:45

3:45

Going back in the archives to learn about the AIC rating.

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117 - Girls Do It Better 5:51

2y ago5:51

5:51

Today we’re reaching back into the electricians, library and archives and going to pull an article from the apprentice guide issue number 10.

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116 - Grounds Up Or Grounds Down? 8:08

3y ago8:08

8:08

Does the NEC require receptacles to be installed in a certain orientation?

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115 - Bell Box? 5:37

3y ago5:37

5:37

What the heck is a bell box?

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114 - 12/2 with ground Vs 12/3 5:19

3y ago5:19

5:19

What’s the difference between 12/2 with ground and 12/3?

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113 - The Reboot 3:49

3y ago3:49

3:49

Bringing back the SESK podcast

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112 - License Prep 6:41

6+ y ago6:41

6:41

There are a lot of things that need to be done to get licensed. Are you ready?

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111 - The Forgetful Electricians Secret To Success 5:41

6+ y ago5:41

5:41

Corey asks a great question that i'm sure others have struggled with. Should I pursue an electrical career if i'm forgetful?

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110 - I'm Going To Sue You 5:10

6+ y ago5:10

5:10

Some guys manage projects so poorly that the only recourse they have is to threaten lawsuits.That's the topic of todays episode. Get your free issue of The Apprentice Guide at www.electricianslibrary.com/apprenticeguide

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