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Modern Electrician PodcastRaisin' Em Right (Bringing Up The Next Generation with Dustin Stelzer of Electrician U)It's fair to say that most electricians that spend time on the internet, which is almost all of us, have heard of and been educated by Dustin Stelzer. Dustin is a Master Electrician and founder of Electrician U, an online electrical education platform that helps any electrician hoping to grow and learn become better at their craft. The past few years have been a whirlwind for Dustin but he still found time to sit down with yer boys for a little interview.
We've been fans of Dustin's for some time and have been fortunate enough to spend quality time with...
2023-12-181h 35
Modern Electrician PodcastVertical VS Horizontal (Talking Out Loud)Welcome back to the show everyone!
We know its been a few months since we've launched an episode and we want to thank you all for your patience. We're back with a new season and with the new season comes new segments. And what better way to come back than to make fun of all of us collectively!
Today, we roll our a new segment called "Talking Out Loud." In these short clips, we take a second to share some thoughts, make some jokes and connect with those of us out there thinking about similar things. These segments give us...
2023-12-1509 minModern Electrician PodcastCraftsmanship Matters (Talking Out Loud)In today's episode of "Talking Out Loud," Doug shares his thoughts on the importance of craftsmanship in our work. Whether we're taking on a small project or installing large equipment, it's out responsibility as tradespeople to care about the final product. We're the one's who set the tone for how blue collar people are viewed by society, at large and it starts with quality work. We show ourselves respect, the industry respect and those who came before us respect when we approach our trade with care. This is our legacy. What's your's gonna be?
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2023-12-1511 minModern Electrician PodcastCoincidences & Trust (Talking Out Loud)Welcome back everyone!
In today's episode of "Talking Out Loud" we discuss coincidences. Now, I don't normally believe in coincidences... until they happen!
Tell me if this sounds familiar to you: You're in someone's house completing a project and while you're there, something in their home stops working. This item is seemingly unrelated to the work you've done but it's very challenging to describe that to the client. It makes sense to them that, since this was working before you got here and now it's not... how do you NOT have anything to do with it.
This is an all-too-common...
2023-12-1113 minModern Electrician PodcastChop Water / Pound Sand (Drive Time Live)Welcome back Modern Electricians,
We've got a new episode of "Drive Time Live" for you today. These segments are designed to give your boys a chance to catch up and share notes and thoughts on our way to and from projects. This helps us make the most of our drive time while we get ourselves on the same page as a company. In today's episode, we discuss all sorts of topics but the one that stands out the most to us is the idea of needing to love your work. We question whether it's...
2023-12-0453 min
Modern Electrician PodcastWhen Is A Job Too Big To Take On (Coffee & Code)Welcome back everyone,
In today's episode of "Coffee & Code" we discuss two past projects that may have been outside of our scope of work. We've all been there, you do some work for a client, develop a trusting relationship and then they ask you to help them with a project that is larger than you or your company can probably handle. What's the right thing to do in this situation? Do you send them to someone else and risk losing a client that you've worked hard to develop or do you take on the project and risk losing your ass...
2023-12-0357 min
Modern Electrician PodcastHistoric Wiring (Coffee & Code)Welcome back!
In today's episode of "Coffee & Code" we discuss historic wiring. We live and work in an historic town and we are hired to repair and replace historic wiring of all sorts. Much of this type of work is not taught in detail in school and needs to be learned overtime in the field. Today, we share our thoughts, processes and techniques for identifying, repairing and replacing really old wiring systems.
We also discuss why historic wiring can cause problems, not only in terms of overall home safety...
2023-12-0353 min
Modern Electrician PodcastHere Comes The Next Generation (Getting Licensed, Starting A Business & Navigating The World of Social Media with Cameron, the Tennessee ElectricianChange is inevitable. Whether we like it or not, everything we experience in our day to day life will change. Our jobs will change. We'll develop new friendships and shed old ones. Our taste for food, art and entertainment will change. So it's not crazy to imagine that the way we've always done something within our industry will eventually change too. Today's conversation is with Cameron Vogelsang, better known as Tennessee Electrician. Cameron is part of the next generation of electricians and trade workers entering the workforce today. He's young, understands technology and is very polite... so you can only...
2023-11-2059 min
Modern Electrician PodcastChanging Direction (Turning Your White Collar Blue with Kris Daniel of Daniel Electric)Sometimes we get to exactly where we were going only to realize that this place isn't for us. I actually think that this is more of a phenomena than we might understand. But it makes sense when you consider that many of us are pressured to go to college and choose careers that we might not care about but we do it because the pay is good or because our family expects us to. When you find yourself in this situation, you're typically in your late 20s, 30s or early 40s. By now, you've more-than-likely gotten married, started a family...
2023-11-061h 35
Modern Electrician PodcastMarty Humerickhouse 2 - Electric InterviewIn today's episode, we sit down with our friend Marty Humerickhouse to check in and hear how things have been in his world since he passed his California Journeyman's exam last year. Marty works alongside our good friend Sean Dee at Sean's company Unity Electric. Since becoming a Journeyman Electrician, Marty has been assigned an apprentice and has been taking on much more responsibility within the organization. So, sit back, relax and hear what it's like to go from an apprentice to a journeyman electrician in this industry.
You can find Marty on IG @that_one_electrician...
2023-04-031h 32Modern Electrician PodcastMonday Morning Check-InJust a little check in to get your Monday start it off right
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2023-03-2715 min
Modern Electrician PodcastFrom Electrician to Electrical Contractor (Leveling Up with Jeff Guldalian, The 360 Electrician)Welcome back everyone!
In today's episode, Josh and I sit down with the 360 Electrician himself, Jeff Guldalian. Jeff is an electrical contractor, business-owner and business coach. His website: www.the360electrician.com is a space where he offers courses and workshops as well as individual coaching for electrical contractors. Jeff is also the host of the 360 Electrician Podcast, a show that focusses on educating electricians that "want to become electrical contractors and electrical contractors that want to level up." You can find Jeff on YouTube for video tutorials, courses, etc. He's a guy with a lot of irons in...
2023-03-201h 07
Modern Electrician PodcastThe DeBrief - Relocating a 200A ServiceWelcome back everyone!
In today's episode, Josh and I sit down to Debrief from a recent service upgrade project that was a real butt kicker. Anytime we get beat up on a project, we like to take the time to go over the project and discuss what worked and what didn't. This is all part of our learning process. We say it all the time, but just because you have a Masters license doesn't mean you're going to know exactly how to handle every situation. You will always be confronted by scenarios that you've never seen before a...
2023-03-131h 07Modern Electrician PodcastDrive Time Live (Hard Work / Nicknames / Lighting / Lowes V Homeie D / New Lumen Brothers Vehicle)Welcome to our first "Drive Time Live" Episode. Today's episode is a behind the scenes look into a day in the life of Lumen Brother Electric Company. Josh and I recently purchased some WiFi mics and are using them to capture our conversations to and from the projects we work on together. During our drives, we discuss upcoming projects, plans for today's project and cover everything related to running a small electric company. Hopefully you can glean some information and / or techniques from these talks. These are raw, roughly-edited conversations between two master electricians about how we approach work...
2023-03-061h 29
Modern Electrician PodcastChanging Leadership Culture (Talking Trade Education with Chad German from @utah_electrician)Chad German is a Master Electrician from Utah who has found his calling as an educator and more recently, as an administrator, helping his organization become the largest trade education program in the state. Chad has worked in the electrical field for almost 2 decades and has found his purpose as a teacher. Chad is a code expert with a knack for breaking down code articles in a way that we can all understand. He has created quite the platform on Instagram; with nearly 30K followers, Chad is showing us all how quality content sells itself. He's also a reminder...
2023-02-271h 36
Modern Electrician PodcastThat's My Niche (Hanging Out LIVE & talking shop with Josh Burch of J. Burch Electric at Cushwa Brewing in Williamsport, Md.)What's up everyone!
On this episode of the MEP, Josh and I travel from our beautiful, historic hometown of Frederick, Maryland to nearby Williamsport to hang with one of our favorite local electricians, Josh Burch. Josh is a Master Electrician and owner / operator of J. Burch Electric, a boutique, family-owned electric company based in Falling Waters, WV. We met at Cushwa Brewing, a Williamsport staple, to enjoy some local beer and the amazing pizzas from Rad Pies Md. The owners and staff at Cushwa Brewing were kind enough to offer us a space to record this episode...
2023-02-202h 03
Modern Electrician PodcastThe Boy Has To Die (Creating Your Own Reality with Roman Scarloto from ACDC Statewide)A long time ago, rites of passage were commonplace throughout societies across the world. Whether religious or cultural in nature, rites of passage set out to accomplish one thing: The death of "the boy" and the rebirth of "the man." In our current society, these rites of passage are few and far between. Some of us, who are part of a religious culture, may still have these traditional rites of passage in place, but for many of us, the line between adolescence and adulthood is blurry and seems to keep moving further from us as we get closer to...
2023-02-061h 16
Modern Electrician PodcastMaking The Hard Skills Easy (Talking Love of the Game & Small Business Ownership with Josh Bauserman from Haven Electrical)Today I sit down to talk shop with Josh Bauserman, Master Electrician and owner/operator of Haven Electrical out of Ashland, Va. Josh has been working with his hands since he was 14 years old and has been an electrician for over 20 years. In this conversation we talk about everything from coming up in the trades, to vehicle organization and the importance of organization in general. Josh is a great guy who's passionate about the work that he does, even after all this time. He's got a lot to teach and he's a great electrician to try to emulate (for...
2023-01-301h 23
Modern Electrician PodcastMastering The Fundamentals with Billy DrowneBilly Drowne is a licensed electrician in Massachusetts. He's also a lifelong skateboarder, a fisherman, a dog owner and a boyfriend. What I enjoy most about him is his laid back approach to life. This conversation with Billy reminded me of the simple pleasures inherent in electrical work. The chop wood / carry water lifestyle suits him well and is a great reminder for all of us that life can be simple and as easy as waking up and giving it our best every day.
I've always believed that there was a beautiful simplicity in working with your ha...
2023-01-161h 14
Modern Electrician PodcastIt's All Part Of The Process (Talking Growth Mindset & Mental Health with Bob L'Electricien)Hey everyone! We've got a great conversation for you this week! We sit down with Bob Pereira-Tome (aka @bob_electricien on IG) to discuss the life of a journeyman electrician in Montreal, Quebec. We discuss Bob's electrical background and get his take on electrical trade culture, in particular, the relationship between apprentice and journeyman. Bob is a big proponent of leadership offering apprentices a space in which to discuss their struggles while growing in the trade. In this conversation, we discuss the stigma around mental health in the trades and challenge it's efficacy and overall impact on the lives o...
2023-01-091h 10Modern Electrician PodcastThat's Your New Side Hustle (Building Your Business Around Your Lifestyle with Tim Moreland)Happy New Year everyone!
Hope you holidays were filled with love and laughter! We're back for 2023 with fresh interviews with tradespeople, business-owners and go-getters just like you!
In today's episode, we sit down with Tim Moreland, Master Electrician / Owner-Operator of Power To The People Electric out of Fraser Colorado to discuss all things "small trade business." Tim has been an electrician for over 30 years and has owned a company for almost as long so we were honored that he was willing to lend us an hour of his time so we could learn from him...
2023-01-021h 17
Modern Electrician PodcastDoin Good... Wanna Do Better (Leveling Up with Dominic Rubino of Profit Toolbelt Podcast)For most of us in the trades who've taken that step into business ownership, we do so with very little actual business knowledge. Most of us do not have a business degree and the majority didn't even attend college. Those of us who go from technician to entrepreneur tend to be eager, driven tradespeople who have a vision and want to see it through; as opposed to business-savvy executives who see an opportunity in the trades. Some of us figure the "business side of things" out before going under; Others are less fortunate. And while it can be challenging...
2022-12-191h 05
Modern Electrician PodcastDo What You Say You Will When You Say You Will (Choppin’ It Up with Cory Blair from Lighthouse Electric)In this week’s episode, Josh and I sit down with one of our favorite electricians! His name is Cory Blair, he’s co-owner-operator of Lighthouse Electric out of Louisville, Kentucky, he’s a father of 4 (with a newborn), a husband and he’s one hell of a good guy! We’ve been friends online for a few years and Josh and I have always been drawn to his down-to-earth approach to leadership and his ability to communicate. Cory runs a small electrical service company with his business partner Jake. Josh and I had a chance to pick his brain on p...
2022-12-051h 24
Modern Electrician PodcastSetting Yourself Apart (Talking Shop With Michael Stellmann from Stellmann Electrical Corp)Today's conversation is our second talk with Michael Stellmann, owner-operator of Stellmann Electrical Corp. We've long-been drawn to Michael due to his wisdom and talent, but what we love most about mike is that he says what he means. Michael is a Bronx native with a killer sense of humor and the NYC accent to tie it all together. He doesn't pull punches in his critiques of the electrical work that he finds working in and around New York City and in most cases, has us cracking up laughing with his unique, very New York take on his day...
2022-11-281h 04
Modern Electrician PodcastFurther Together (Building The Online Trade Community with JP from Trade Hounds)The trades have a long, long history of information and skills being passed down, person to person, from Master to Apprentice for millennia. The same method for transmitting lessons and knowledge from person to person hasn't changed for thousands of years. It's how we learn! We are herd animals who learn from those around us. That's one of the things that specifically drew Josh and I to the trades in the first place. We absorb information best when it's being taught directly to us in a setting where we can turn around and practice what we've been taught. Every...
2022-11-2156 min
Modern Electrician PodcastYou Livin' To Work or Workin' To Live? (A Canadian Surfer/Master Electrician's Take on The Trade and Work Culture)In today's episode, Josh and I sit down with Jason Hogan, owner / operator of Amphitrite Electric out of Uculet, BC. We talk surfing in Canada, work culture, the Milwaukee M12 series, staying small as a company and a few other things. We picked up a lot during this talk with Jason but our biggest takeaway was his go-with-the-flow approach to life and the trades.
You can follow Jason and his work at Amphitrite Electric on IG at:
https://www.instagram.com/amphitriteelectric/
Check out our Live Video of this episode on our YouTube Ch...
2022-11-141h 25
Modern Electrician PodcastJust Do You (The Philosophy of Being Yourself with Bryan Duffy of Transition Electric Co.)In today's conversation, we sit down with Bryan Duffy, owner-operator of Transition Electric Co. out of Greenville, SC. to discuss leadership in the modern era. We talk philosophy, education and the necessity of positive mentors in our lives and in our trade. We all learn differently and a good leader takes that into consideration in order to get the most from their team. You can find Bryan and Transition Electric Co online IG at:
https://www.instagram.com/transitionelectric_co/
Enjoy the show!
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2022-11-071h 31Modern Electrician PodcastBeing The Example (A Conversation About Giving Back with Jarrod Bolyer)We talk a lot about our careers on this podcast. We've discussed how to get started in the trades, how to find a mentor, techniques for improving yourself, starting a company from the ground up, the list goes on. In this episode, we sit down with our friend Jarrod Bolyer from Quick Connect Electrical Services to discuss how we can leverage our growth and success in our careers to benefit those less fortunate than us. Jarrod is a huge proponent of community outreach and wanted to sit down with us during our final night in Austin, Texas to discuss...
2022-10-311h 17
Modern Electrician PodcastDeep In The Heart (Our Recap of NECA 2022 in Austin TX featuring Maggie from @electric.mags)Welcome back to the show!
In this week's episode, we sit down with our friend Maggie, aka @electric.mags on social, to recap the 2022 NECA Conference in Austin Texas. NECA is a really special event where you can chat all day with people who, just like yourself, are obsessed with tools, tech and everything else encompassing the electrical trade. Josh and I flew down on behalf of Lumen Brothers Electric and the MEP to test new tools, talk new tech and to meet all of the awesome people we've come to know over the past few years. We had such...
2022-10-241h 06Modern Electrician PodcastOvercoming Burnout (How To Develop Touchstones That Remind You To Take Breaks)It is incredibly common in this day and age to be rewarded for continuously putting out effort. There are countless social media influencers suggesting that what we should be doing is nonstop effort at all times. In fact, many would suggest that, by not constantly putting out content or effort, we are running the risk of losing our audience, or our focus and will to succeed. In this episode I challenge that notion by suggesting that sometimes, as humans, the best thing that we can do for ourselves moving forward is to take a break. Taking a break does not...
2022-10-0427 min
Modern Electrician PodcastFocusing on Quality (Talking New Innovations with Pete Grable from Knipex))In this week's show, we sit down with Pete Grable from Knipex North America to discuss the new, innovative tools that Knipex is releasing. Knipex was kind enough to send our team a handful of high-quality hand tools to review and experience. Knipex is famous for creating top-of-the-line, german-engineered, high-quality hand tools. You can find out what other new tools they offer as well as learn about their long history of quality in the tool industry by visiting their website at www.knipex-tools.com Check them out on Instagram by visiting @knipex_official.
We want to say t...
2022-08-291h 01
Modern Electrician PodcastCompare Yourself To Who You Were Yesterday (Thoughts On Growing In The Trade with Rob Duncan from @becomingelectric)On this week's show, we listen to and read responses from this week's "Question Of The Week!" This week's question was: "What's the best advice you've received in your career and how did that change your life?" We got a bunch of great responses so thanks so much to everyone who participated! If you don't hear your response on the show today, be on the lookout for your words of wisdom to show up on our IG page @modern_electrician as well as on our website www.modernelectricianpod.com. Be on the lookout for this week's Question Of The...
2022-08-221h 22
Modern Electrician PodcastTreat People Well and Life Will Treat You Well (Trade and Life Lessons From Luke Sheetz)In this week's episode, we sit down with Luke Sheetz of Edwards Electrical & Mechanical out of Indianapolis Indiana to discuss how approaching your work with enthusiasm and gratitude can lead to a fulfilling career. Luke is an electrician by trade who has worked for the same company for over a decade and a half. He has grown in the industry from an electrical apprentice to a team leader and a teacher in large part due to his love for what he does and his desire to share that passion. We can all learn from someone who, like Luke, puts...
2022-08-0855 minModern Electrician PodcastJust Do The Right Thing Everyday (Finding Your Place With Brian Hogan aka @hulk_da_sparky)In this episode, we sit down to chat life in the electrical industry through the eyes of Brian Hogan, a 28-year-old newly (Class A) licensed electrician in the Albany, NY area. Brian and I first met on Instagram a few years back. He always made me laugh and I enjoyed the content that he created. Lately, Brian has been on the move, from the west coast to his new home in Albany attempting to find the right electrical opportunity for himself. This conversation reminds me that its important for us to keep in mind that success is not a...
2022-08-0154 minModern Electrician PodcastGetting Better All The Time (Lessons From California's Newest Journeyman Electrician - Marty Humerickhouse)Hey everyone,
Welcome back to the show! One of the most challenging elements of the work we do as tradespeople is trying to remain inspired by our daily routines. Its easy to be excited about something when you're first starting, but what happens when you're a few years in and the day to day begins to wear on you? How do you stay engaged and continue to challenge yourself every day? In today's conversation with Marty Humerickhouse of Unity Electric in Southern California, we discuss just that. Marty is a very inspiring human being who has a...
2022-07-251h 06Modern Electrician PodcastSize Matters (Thoughts On Sizing Your Business To Fit Your Life)Have you ever considered starting your own company? Its a real opportunity that those of us with a skilled trade or craft get to consider as we navigate the paths of our careers. Even though, statistically speaking, the majority of us don't go out on our own, we've at least considered what our company might look like. Some of us imagine ourselves leading a team, trucks with our logos on them, wait trucks... how many trucks are we talking...? How much money is this gonna cost...!? you get the idea. There are a lot of things to consider when...
2022-07-1157 minModern Electrician PodcastFailing Up (Failing, Then Passing The Maryland Master Electricians Exam)The conversation for this week's episode was recorded about one week after Doug's first attempt at the Maryland Master Electricians Exam. In this conversation, we recap everything that Doug experienced during his first time through the exam and discuss strategies for the retake. Doug ended up passing the Masters Exam on his second try, just a few short weeks after we recorded this conversation. We are releasing this episode to help anyone who is getting ready to take a licensing exam or anyone who is looking for the motivation to get themselves signed up to take one. The truth...
2022-07-071h 00
Modern Electrician PodcastUnknown Unknowns - Managing Your Client's ExpectationsIn this week's episode, we discuss the challenges and tactics of managing a client's expectations throughout a project. Whether keeping your client informed of the timeline or helping them to understand why certain procedures might be necessary, it is our role, as the contractor to help them navigate the project from start to finish. These are the conversations that Josh and I consistently have to ensure that we're providing our client's with the best service possible. Enjoy.
We'd like to hear your thoughts. What are your company's policies and procedures regarding client communication? How does your company...
2022-06-2753 minModern Electrician PodcastBorn Blue Collar (Introducing Lumen Brothers' 1st Apprentice- Young Daniel)In this week's episode, we sit down with our apprentice at Lumen Brothers Electric Company, Young Daniel, to ask him why he chose hanging out with 2 old dudes over partying in college. Daniel reached out to us last fall to inquire about an apprenticeship. While we weren't necessarily considering hiring anyone, we couldn't help but be intrigued that someone his age would be interested in the electrical trade, so we gave him a chance. He fit right in and the rest is history. Recently, we asked him to sit down and record an interview for our show and he...
2022-06-2058 min
Modern Electrician PodcastWorking Your Way Up (A Conversation with Alix from Southwest Electric)In this week’s episode, we sit down with Alix from Southwest Electric. Alix is the Senior Production Manager for this West-Coast-based, industrial electrical company. In this episode, we discuss how Alix made his way into the electrical industry, why Southwest focuses on the Industrial sphere of electrical work and how Southwest puts their employees first as they determine how to grow into the future. Alix is a good example of how hard work and consistency can pay off for someone pursuing a career in the trades. Enjoy!
You can check out Southwest Electric online at:
www.southwestelectric.com
Instagram: @so...
2022-06-1357 min
Modern Electrician PodcastMust Be Hard Being Brothers (An Interview with Josh Wright from Lumen Brothers Electric)WELCOME BAAAAAACK!!!
We're so happy to be back and so happy to have you back as our guest as we venture into new territory here on the Modern Electrician Podcast! The show is back after a brief hiatus following the completion of Doug's Master Electricians exam here in the beautiful state of Maryland. As we pick back up were adding a few new members to the cast. The first is Josh Wright. Josh is a Master Electrician, co-owner of Lumen Brothers Electric Company and your new co-host for the show. In this episode, we sit down with...
2022-06-061h 06
Modern Electrician PodcastThe Maryland Electrical Masters ExamThis past week, I took the Maryland Master Electrician's Exam for the second time. Because of how challenging the test is and how many people have reached out since the exam to ask me for tips on study materials, I wanted to create a short Podcast episode to recount some of the lessons I learned throughout this process.
Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions about taking the Journeyman's or Masters Exam. I'd be happy to point you in the right direction as best I can.
Enjoy!
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2022-04-1921 minModern Electrician PodcastSoft Skills - #1 CommunicationHey what’s up everyone? Welcome back to the Modern Electrician Podcast! So happy to have you back. Today I am doing a brief check-in to discuss the topic of soft skills, in particular the skill of communication. What are soft skills you ask? Soft skills are character traits such as adaptability, empathy, creativity and communication. Check out www.resumegenius.com for a complete list of soft skills. In this brief episode, I discuss the importance of soft skills in any form of work and how you may already possess a number of these remarkable qualities that will contribute to th...
2022-03-2909 minModern Electrician PodcastMorning Thoughts - Be Like BennyThis might sound silly but I was really inspired by a character from the movie The Sandlot this weekend. I wanted to share that inspiration with you all this morning.
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2022-03-2808 min
Modern Electrician PodcastMorning Thoughts - Sacrificing For SuccessHey everyone. Just wanted to check in with a little episode today about sacrificing things you’ve always done, habits you might enjoy, for something better. Enjoy!
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2022-03-2315 min
Modern Electrician PodcastFollowing Your Heart with Danielle of Cross Cut ArtistryWe talk about this topic a lot on this show but we do that because I think it's such an important part of living a fulfilled life, and that topic is "Following your passion." So many of us start out our lives imagining what we might be when we grow up. We fantasize about being astronauts and Super Heroes who change the shape of humanity or save the world from impending doom. But as we grow older and we settle into the reality that is adult life, so many times, we choose the "safe bet" in regards to our...
2022-02-281h 19
Modern Electrician PodcastBlazing Trails with TatiyanaHey there everyone, and welcome back to the Modern Electrician Podcast!
This week, I sit down with a 3rd year apprentice out of Ontario named Tatiyana. You can find her story on Instagram @apprenticetatiy. Go check her out and show her some support! In this conversation, we discuss Tatiyana's path through the first 3 years of her electrical apprenticeship. She shares her experiences as a young woman entering a male-dominated field and the passion she has for personal growth and improvement. I think Tatiyana is a great role model for your people (especially young women) who might be...
2022-02-2155 min
Modern Electrician PodcastChoosing Your Struggle (Sharing Trade Stories with Eric Andrade of JE Electrical Maintenance)Hey there everyone!
Welcome back to the Modern Electrician Podcast! Im happy that you're here and that you continue to return to listen to these conversations. Today, I sit down with Eric Andrade. Eric is a 17 year veteran of the electrical trade, a second generation electrician and a second generation Mexican-American living in NYC. Eric has navigated his way through the electrical trade and now finds himself the owner and operator of his own company JE Electrical Maintenance. Eric's path, like many of us, was not an easy one. He has put in thousands of hours in...
2022-02-141h 48
Modern Electrician PodcastForging A Creative Life (A Conversation with Erin Aylor)Hey there everyone!
Welcome back to the Modern Electrician Podcast! In today's episode, I sit down with Frederick, Maryland-based artisan, craftsman and maker of many things, Erin Aylor. Erin has led an interesting life that's been guided by his ambitions and furthered by his passion for working with his hands. Erin has lived on his family homestead for over 20 years now where he has established a name for himself as one of Frederick's premiere artisans. His path has led him through many interesting experiences, including a spot of the TV show "Forged In Fire." Erin is now...
2022-02-071h 12
Modern Electrician PodcastThe Balancing Act (A Conversation About Balancing & Prioritizing Passions with Than Halstead)Welcome back everyone!
In this week's episode I sit down with my friend Than Halstead (you can find him on IG @thantastical) to discuss the concept of balance. For those of you out there with more ambition than you have time, this one's for you. It can be challenging sometimes to balance everything that we've got going on in our lives. Family, career, passions, education, etc... sometimes it seems like there aren't enough hours in the day. While neither Than or myself are any sort of expert on the topic of balance, we dive pretty deep into...
2022-01-311h 34
Modern Electrician PodcastFoxtrot 2.0 (A Conversation About Everything with One Of My Favorite Electricians)Welcome back to the Modern Electrician Podcast!
This week, I sit down with the one and only Foxtrot (@foxtrots.sparks.notes) to discuss leadership, apprentices, Tesla, numerology, Omega Theory and a few other topics. This is Foxtrot's second time on the podcast and we love having him on!
Enjoy the show!
Check out Foxtrot here:
IG: @foxtrots.sparks.notes
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FoxtrotsSparkNotes
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2022-01-241h 44
Modern Electrician PodcastEating Last (A Conversation On Leadership with Jarrod and David from Quick Connect Electrical Services)Leadership is an interesting thing to discuss at this present time in history, in my opinion. We currently live in a world where integrity, loyalty and self-sacrifice are not always values that our leaders exemplify. If you look around, its not hard to see examples of poor leadership from people in positions of authority across the world. But if you look just beneath the surface, you'll realize that the world is filled with inspiring, hard-working, compassionate people in leadership positions who are working hard to create positive environments in which their employees can flourish and feel appreciated. Today, I...
2022-01-101h 34
Modern Electrician PodcastBring Back The Trades - A Conversation with Steve TurnerHey there everyone and welcome back to the Modern Electrician Podcast!
This week's conversation is all about raising awareness for the current lack of young people choosing the trades as their career field. Here are some statistics from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics:
**These stats were found on www.multivu.com**
"For every 3 tradesmen who retire in America, there's only 1 trained person to fill his or her work boots."
"More than 1/3 of tradespeople are over the age of 50 with the average age being 55."
"The Hudson Institute predicts that the...
2021-12-201h 06
Modern Electrician PodcastChoosing Good Habits with Kyle WindersHey everyone! In this week's episode, I sit down with Kyle Winders to talk about life in the electrical trade and choosing good habits over bad habits. Kyle is a journeyman electrician in the greater Memphis area. He works for a small, family-owned electrical company, he's a family man and someone who is constantly in the pursuit of self-improvement. I first met Kyle on Instagram where we have followed and encouraged one-another for a few years now. I've noticed that lately, Kyle has really put his focus into habits like practicing gratitude, really digging into his code book and...
2021-12-151h 40
Modern Electrician PodcastLife Skills with Mike HoltWelcome to Episode 13 of the Modern Electrician Podcast. We've got a good one for your tonight. If you're an electrician, there's a good chance that most of the stuff you know comes from this guy's books. Mike Holt is an industry leader and tonight he took the time out of his very busy schedule to join me on my podcast to talk about his life and his philosophies. Be sure to check him out at https://www.mikeholt.com/. Check out his IG page @mikeholtenterprises.
Hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did producing it.
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2021-12-141h 13
Modern Electrician PodcastAttitude Is Everything with Michael StellmannMichael Stellmann is an NYC electrician through and through. His accent gives it away right off the bat but it's his personality and his positive attitude that really impressed me. Mike is the owner / operator of Stellmann Electrical Corp., a small to medium sized electrical company based in Whitestone, NY. He's been in business for nearly a decade, but it's his lifetime of experience that has sculpted him into the person he is today. And while the hustle and bustle of a place like New York City could turn the nicest person into an irate, aggravated human, it doesn't seem...
2021-12-141h 02
Modern Electrician PodcastA Conversation About Food (Thinking Long-Term with Michael Judd)Welcome back to the Modern Electrician Podcast! I'm super excited to share today's conversation with you all! In this episode, I sit down with ecologist, permaculture expert and long-time friend, Michael Judd. Michael is a wealth of knowledge on food systems, author of multiple books on edible landscape design and a resident of my beautiful town of Frederick, MD. During this chat, we cover a lot of topics relating to the current world-wide food system, including perennial gardening VS annual gardening and how those systems shape the way we create the rest of the world around us. We also discuss...
2021-12-061h 27
Modern Electrician PodcastKeeping The Faith with Sean Dee of Unity ElectricHey everyone and welcome back to the Modern Electrician Podcast! I'm really excited to share today's conversation with you!! Today, I sit down with Sean Dee, owner / operator of Unity Electric, a boutique electrical company located between LA and San Fransisco. We talk gratitude, lighting design ideas and letting lifestyle guide your hand as a business-owner. We also delve into faith and religion toward the latter half of the episode. Sean is a Christian and offers his perspectives on how a system of belief can dramatically impact your life for the better.
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2021-11-291h 20
Modern Electrician PodcastFrom Chain and Rods to Drones (Surveying with Jason Scott)Happy Monday everyone and welcome back to the Modern Electrician Podcast!
It's Thanksgiving week! This is one of my all-time favorite weeks and favorite holidays! In today's conversation, we delve back into the territory of tradespeople being the keepers of ancient traditions. But, unlike my brief discussion of a local blacksmith forging ahead to keep his tradition's ancient techniques alive, today's guest is bringing an age-old tradition into the future using new technology. Surveying and map-making is one of the oldest trades and traditions in the world. And it's a trade that we often times take for granted. Nowadays, no...
2021-11-221h 17Modern Electrician PodcastWorst Job Ever / Coffee and Code 2 - SwitchesHey there everyone!
Welcome back to the Modern Electrician Podcast! In this episode, I tell a story of one of the worst jobs Ive ever applied for and I ask you to tell me: "Whats the worst job you've ever had?" I bring this topic up because, for one, I love a good 'terrible job' story and secondly because we're getting close to the Thanksgiving season and I always like to spend time during the month of November thinking about everything I'm grateful for. Gratitude is a helpful tool for navigating the challenges that life throws our way. If you c...
2021-11-1552 minModern Electrician PodcastMonday Morning Check In / Coffee and Code 1Hey everyone!
Welcome back to the Modern Electrician Podcast! In this episode, I do my best to rethink the concept of retirement and we roll out our first installment of our new segment: Coffee and Code! More interviews to come! Thanks for tuning in!
Don't forget to check out our videos at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnaJWV2QLYRnsIsaXcCK-Dw
Have a great week everyone! Stay focused and do good work!
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2021-11-0832 min
Modern Electrician PodcastHow Service Titan is Changing the Trade Management GameHey everyone, and welcome back to the Modern Electrician Podcast!
In this episode, I sit down with Tom Howard, the VP of Customer Experience with Service Titan, to discuss their inevitable takeover of online business management throughout the trades. Now, I recorded this conversation about a year ago in the midst of COVID insanity. Shortly following this interview, I put the podcast on the shelf for a while to focus on other aspects of business. Now that we're back, I wanted to share this informative conversation with you so you can gain from Tom's knowledge and experience as an entrepreneur a...
2021-11-0445 min
Modern Electrician PodcastDon't Die With Those Songs Inside You - An Interview with Nick BossioHello everyone and welcome back to the Modern Electrician Podcast! In this episode, I sit down with Nick Bossio, @beard_picker on instagram, musician, who recently recorded and released "Time and Material," an acoustic album for and about blue collar folks like you and me. Nick is also the owner of Solid General Construction, a construction and remodeling company based in Sacramento California. Nick is full of life and has years of experience in both music and the trades. His wisdom and personality really shine through in this episode. We even get to hear some songs!
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2021-11-011h 25Modern Electrician PodcastThe Keepers of TraditionWelcome to the Weekly Check-in everyone. I'm your host Doug Powell, it's Monday once again and that means its time to pack your lunch, grab your coffee, lace up your boots, hop in the truck and get get this party started. Today, I recap my weekend camping trip and geek out on the idea of tradespeople being the ultimate keepers of tradition. I catch you up on lessons from last week and give you a sneak peak of what we'll be working on at Lumen Brothers Electric this week.
We've got a couple of awesome interviews lined up for the...
2021-10-2514 minModern Electrician PodcastWelcome Back!!Hello everyone and welcome back to the Modern Electrician Podcast! It has been a while since we’ve recorded any new episodes and we are thrilled to be back talking with you all about our trade and the culture surrounding it. In this season we will bring you weekly check-in episodes (such as this one) that give you some insight into what we at Lumen Brothers Electric Company are doing week to week. We will talk about lessons we learned from the previous week. We’ll also cover any new gadgets, tech, tools and cultural elements surrounding the trade. These litt...
2021-10-2027 min
Modern Electrician PodcastThe First Step with Kyle FigueroaIn this episode I chat with Master Electrician and owner/operator of Figueroa Electric, Kyle Figueroa. Kyle and I chat about how he got his start in the trades and the impact that a good mentor can have on an apprentice. Kyle has a ton of experience and a lot of great stories to draw examples from. If you're looking for an online mentor, look no further. Hope you enjoy the episode!
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2021-03-3031 min
Modern Electrician PodcastLeadership with Chad German (aka: Utah Electrician)Its impossible to walk the road of mastery without a leader, especially early on in your journey. In fact, you'll encounter many leaders along your way and it will be up to you to determine what to keep and what to throw away for yourself. If you stay on the road long enough, you will become the master and your world will open up to the understanding that leading people isn't as easy as you may have envisioned. Being a leader a is challenging and never ending responsibility and not everyone nails it. But those who do will inspire you...
2021-03-301h 02
Modern Electrician PodcastPride and Education with Sparky PrideWelcome back to the Modern Electrician Podcast and welcome to our new website! Scroll around, make yourself at home and visit our Patreon page where you can become a contributing sponsor of the show!
In this first episode, I sit down with the Utah-based electrician known on IG as Sparky Pride. This is a man who puts his all into everything he does and we dive deep into that mindset during this episode. We talk about everything from taking pride in your work to getting into the electrical trade a little later in life to the toughness needed to operate...
2021-03-301h 24
Modern Electrician PodcastSimple Solutions with Sean from BLOXXWelcome back everybody to the Modern Electrician Podcast. So happy to have you back and excited to share today’s conversation with you. For so many electrical contractors and people in the trades, we run into situations on a daily basis where we think to ourselves “there’s got to be a better way!” Whether it is a product that is not designed well or a scenario where a certain product would just help the job go more smoothly, we in the trades are always up against this issue of innovation.
In today’s conversation I sit down with a man named...
2020-10-1250 min
Modern Electrician PodcastGoing It Alone with Matt GemmellWell hey there everyone and welcome back to another episode of the Modern Electrician Podcast. In this week’s episode, we chat with artist and sculptor Matt Gemmell about choosing the road less traveled as a career path and the type of determination required to overcome the obstacles along the way. Matt is an accomplished real-life sculptor who has contributed to works that can be seen across the country and he also happens to be my brother-in-law. This is a fun conversation that any geek of mastery can get something from.
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2020-10-051h 26
Modern Electrician PodcastBe Water / The Next Gen of ElectriciansHey everyone. Welcome back to the Modern Electrician Podcast! We’re happy you’re hear because we’ve got a fun episode to share with you today. In this episode, I touch on a concept I picked up watching Bruce Lee’s new 30 for 30 documentary called “Be Water.” The concept involves allowing yourself to go with the flow. To become your opponent as opposed to meeting it head on. Now, obviously in Bruce Lee’s case, an opponent is a person who wished to best him in combat. However, as electricians and tradespeople, our opponent can be many things. A challenging...
2020-09-2856 min
Modern Electrician PodcastLet There Be PhotometricsHello out there all of you Modern people. Welcome back to another episode of the Modern Electrician Podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Neil of www.ledlightingsupply.com to talk about the concept of “photometrics.” We discuss LED lighting and its rapid evolution to become the predominant option for any lighting scenario as well as a number of other things. Enjoy the conversation and check out www.ledlightingsupply.com for help with your next Commercial or Industrial lighting project. Use promo code “MODERN” and get 5% off the contractor rate of your next purchase.
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2020-09-2133 min
Modern Electrician PodcastSamuel Insull's Electric City with Dr. Robert BradleyWelcome back to the Modern Electrician Podcast, where we talk about the lives and stories of people in the trades. This episode is a fun one for any of your electrical history buffs out there, like myself. I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Robert Bradley, CEO and founder of Institute for Energy Research, an economic think tank that provides a voice to Free Market Energy Research. He’s also an electrical historian and author of several books on the topic of energy history. In today’s conversation, we chat a bit about energy economics but we mostly take a de...
2020-09-141h 03
Modern Electrician PodcastHealth and Longevity in the Trades with Jonny Slick of Straight Shot TrainingWelcome to Episode 3 of the 3rd season of this little thing we call the Modern Electrician Podcast. In this episode, we sit down with Jonny Slick of Straight Shot Training. Jonny is a personal trainer living and working in a little historic town called Shepherdstown, WV, not too far from our little city of Frederick, MD. I reached out to Jonny to have a discussion about body mechanics, exercise and nutrition for the everyday blue collar worker. Since we have such physically demanding jobs, it’s hard to find extra time and energy to adhere to a fitness routine but as...
2020-09-0758 min
Modern Electrician PodcastEmbracing Change with Maggie from Electric.magsWe never really know the ultimate direction that life is taking us. We may think that we have a grasp on where we’re headed but at a moment’s notice, everything can change. It’s an interesting fact of life and I believe that with the understanding of that information, it’s wise to develop the skills necessary to embrace change in our daily lives. Because, as much as we’d like to believe that we’re in control of our lives, we’re often reminded of the fact that we are just along for the ride and the best we can do...
2020-08-311h 05Modern Electrician PodcastSeason 3 TeaserWelcome back to the Modern Electrician podcast. In this season we are going to continue our conversations with trades people from all over the world in order to learn from their experiences, grow from their mistakes and to be motivated by their stories. It’s been a while since I’ve jumped back into this podcast and I’m really looking forward to this season. Join me for season three of the Modern Electrician Podcast right here.
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2020-07-0800 min
Modern Electrician PodcastBe, Do, Have with Jeffrey Mort of the 3 Phase Radio PodcastIn this episode, I sit down with Jeffrey Mort, a longtime electrician and fellow podcaster to discuss leadership and approach. Jeffrey is an insightful guy with a lot to share. Check him out on Instagram @jeffrey_mort and listen to his podcast here: https://3phaseradio.com/
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2020-04-2256 min
Modern Electrician PodcastOff The Cuff with Mikael JohnsonIn this episode of Modern Electrician, I check in with an old friend from my days as a comedian. Mikael Johnson is a DC-based improvisational comedian and actor who's been honing his craft for the better part of 2 decades. What does a comedian have to do with the trades...? Well, in my opinion, everything is Kung Fu! Whether you are an electrician attempting to put your signature on every job you do or you're an artist attempting to share your perspective with the world, we are all in the pursuit of mastery. We are all attempting to bring out the...
2020-04-1749 min
Modern Electrician PodcastInventor's Corner Convo with Rack-A-Tiers ToolsEpisode 3 of Season 2 feature a conversation between myself and Chris and Brian from Rack-A-Tiers Tools, A Canadian-based tool company. Rack-A-Tiers Tools is engaging in conversations with inventors and inventive thinkers for a series they call "Inventor's Corner." They reached out to me to have a conversation about how some of us are elevating the conversation about mastery on social media. I was happy to sit down with these two and we had a great talk. Hope you enjoy!
Find Rack-A-Tiers Tools on Instagram at @rackatierstools
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2020-04-161h 07
Modern Electrician PodcastFinding Your Way with Garrett from Local Non UnionWhen we think about a stable career in our modern society, it's usually something that is consistent, that builds over time and most folks agree that it's a safe bet. The trades could be seen as a stable career. But what happens when that stable career is no longer stable due to something like the coronavirus pandemic that has left millions without gainful employment? In times like these, we have to get creative and look into our bag of tricks in order to reimagine what a "stable career" means.
Today's episode features Garrett from @localnonunion and @localnonunion_art about how h...
2020-04-151h 17
Modern Electrician PodcastAdaptability with Chris from Lower 48 InstrumentsIn the past few months, our country has undergone some dramatic changes. Many people are without work due to the COVID 19 pandemic and some are in much worse shape. At times like this, it's important to take stock in the good things in your life, practice gratitude and begin to look at your ability to shift, pivot or change direction. Adaptability is the topic of this episode of the Modern Electrician Podcast. In this 1st Episode of our 2nd season, I sit down with Chris from Lower 48 Instruments, an instrumentation company out of Ohio to talk about how being adaptable...
2020-04-1446 min
Modern Electrician PodcastWhat Motivates You with @NYSparky914In this episode, I chat with the one and only @nysparky914. This guy's been doing it for 17 years and comes from a long line of tradespeople. We alk about everything from turning nothing into something, our love for the game and staying focused and motivated. This episode has something for everyone. Hope you enjoy it. Please subscribe to the podcast if you like what you hear and follow @modern_electrician on IG.
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2020-03-011h 02Modern Electrician PodcastThoughts On Starting A New BusinessLumen Brothers Electric Company is only 2 1/2 weeks old but so much has changed in my day to day life. Everything from my schedule to my focus to my outlook on owning a business VS having a job. In this episode, I touch on all 3 of those topics and how they’ve changed for me over the past 2.5 weeks. This is a short episode. Wanted to touch base and get the ball rolling on the podcast again.
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2020-02-0517 min
Modern Electrician PodcastLearning To Fish with Freddy from Kango MediaRunning your own company is a challenging, multifaceted thing to attempt. One of the hardest parts is finding a way to let your customers know that you're there. To learn more about this, I reached out to the good people at Kango Media. Freddy was kind enough to talk me through everything from Search Engine Optimization to using Google My Business to be seen in the search engines. We discussed Vanity Metrix, the importance of owning your marketing channels and a lot more. Hopefully this talk is as helpful for you as it was for me.
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2020-01-2158 min
Modern Electrician PodcastThe Ronin with Foxtrot Sparks NotesThe Master / Apprentice relationship is deeply explored in this episode featuring one of my favorite electricians. We go off the deep end with my good buddy Foxtrot on Episode 9! Enjoy!
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2020-01-161h 19
Modern Electrician PodcastHitting Goals with Ian BrownEvery now and again, someone comes along and changes your life for the better. They're sincere, open and constructive and their friendship makes you want other friendships to do the same thing. Today's guest is one of those people. Ian and I have been friends since 2012 and his friendship has helped me become a better person. He also travels to schools in Toronto (where he lives) to speak with kids about mental health. He's a comedian, a city planner, a speaker, a dad and a husband. He's also going back for his masters degree while we speak, so I appreciate h...
2020-01-0154 min
Modern Electrician PodcastOrganization and Tech In The Trades with Gabe of FieldpulseOrganization is a totally underrated element in the quest for mastery, in my opinion. It makes us more efficient and more professional but I've seen so many unorganized tradespeople in my time that I thought it would be worth while to chat with someone who can put all of it into perspective for us. Today, I spoke with Gabriel Pinchev, the CEO of a business management software called Fieldpulse. Gabe was kind enough to lend us some time today to discuss how new advancements in tech can help us in an ancient industry become more organized, efficient and professional.
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2019-12-2653 min
Modern Electrician PodcastTalkin' Creativity with Nasty N8 from the Bucket Of Volts PodcastIn episode 5, I get into the importance of honoring our creative impulses as well as balancing our creative lives with our personal lives. The road to Mastery is filled with so many different things that we have to pay attention to in order to realize our true potential. Honoring your creative urges and following your heart is just one of many skills to develop. We also have to remain balanced in our lives in order to Master, not only our passions, but our everyday lives and relationships as well. I hope you enjoy this conversation. Go check out the Bucket...
2019-12-2459 min
Modern Electrician PodcastTalking Artistry with the Bold City PlumberIt's one thing to learn a trade. It's another thing entirely to take what you've learned and execute it daily in a manner that sets you apart from the rest of the pack. I saw a post on my friend Steve "Hoosier Sparky's" page one day that stuck with me (it's actually a quote from St. Francis os Assisi). It said something to the tune of "He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is...
2019-12-1721 min
Modern Electrician PodcastSeason 1 Episode 2 - Rick Jones of Rick Jones ElectricIn this episode, I chat with Rick Jones of Rick Jones Electric about everything from undertaking a massive home renovation to running your own electrical business. Rick comes from a family of tradespeople and has develop[ed his own brand and style of craftsmanship. His eye and passion for historic renovation is 20 years in the making and impeccable. Need a solid electrician in the Frederick historic district, Rick is your guy. Check him out at www.rickjoneselectric.com or follow him on instagram by searching Rick Jones Electric. https://www.rickjoneselectric.com/
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2019-12-0934 min
Modern Electrician PodcastHi, I’m Doug and welcome to Modern Electrician PodcastHey everyone, it’s your favorite electrician Doug here with episode 1 of my podcast. It’s called, of course, Modern Electrician. This episode is an introduction to me, a bit of who I am, where I’m coming from and why I’ve decided to create this podcast. Please subscribe, spread the word, and enjoy the show.
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2019-12-0310 min