Best The Mendoza Line Podcasts (2024)

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Stereo Embers The Podcast: Shannon McArdle (The Mendoza Line) 1:34:44

10d ago1:34:44

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“4th of July Special: What's The Point Of A Strawberry?”Well, not counting the fact that they lower your blood pressure, are high in fiber, rich in antioxidants and guard you from cancer, strawberries are pretty much useless. In this wildly discursive 4th of July chat with singer-songwriter Shannon McArdle, the Brooklyn musician talks to Alex about…

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Mendoza Line 1:03:20

23d ago1:03:20

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On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss the Stanley Cup Final going way too long (00:00-11:02), if the Oilers could push the Cup to a game 7 (11:02-16:37), Pierre-Luc Dubois being traded to Washington for Darcy Kuemper (16:37-28:20). They then dive into Barclay Goodrow being claimed off waivers by the San Jose Sharks (28:20-42:11), Pascal Vincent …

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ICYMI: A Slice of Life in the Florida Keys 8:49

1d ago8:49

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For this episode in our ICYMI series for the Line Life Podcast, we are featuring the story, "A Slice of Life in the Florida Keys," which was originally published in the May 2024 Electric Utility Operations section of T&D World magazine. The story was written by Arborist Jason Richards, who oversees the vegetation management program for Florida Keys…

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Week XIII: The Astros are Coming!!! 1:52:32

2d ago1:52:32

1:52:32

Welcome to Covering Our Bases! From Mets to Mariners, we breakdown baseball’s biggest highlights and headlines with unique context from every MLB team’s perspective. As we Cover Our Bases, we aim to educate, entertain, and engage the average baseball fan who just doesn’t have the time to follow THE OTHER 29 teams in the league. Expect the fun story…

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Stereo Embers The Podcast: Billy Morrison (Billy Idol, The Cult) 1:18:45

3d ago1:18:45

1:18:45

Stereo Embers The Podcast: Billy Morrison (Billy Idol, The Cult) by Alex Green OnlineBy Alex Green Online

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Faces of the Future, Part 2: Featuring Theron Tucker of Midwest Energy 20:10

8d ago20:10

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Part 2 of our Faces of the Future series for the Line Life Podcast takes us to western Kansas, where Theron Tucker is a fourth-year apprentice about to top out as a journeyman at Midwest Energy. Tucker, who competed at the International Lineman's Rodeo for the first time in 2023, was the PLP's Armor Rod Install Challenge champion at the 2023 Intern…

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Mid-Season Predictions Check-in! 1:15:22

13d ago1:15:22

1:15:22

Welcome to Covering Our Bases! From Mets to Mariners, we breakdown baseball’s biggest highlights and headlines with unique context from every MLB team’s perspective. As we Cover Our Bases, we aim to educate, entertain, and engage the average baseball fan who just doesn’t have the time to follow THE OTHER 29 teams in the league. Expect the fun story…

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ICYMI: Cutting Wildfire Risk 12:47

16d ago12:47

12:47

In May 2024, T&D World not only included articles about wildfire mitigation in the annual Wildfire Supplement, but also in the print issue of the magazine. For this In Case You Missed It episode on the Line LIfe Podcast platform, we are featuring an audio version of the article, "Cutting Wildfire Risk." In this story, Thuan Tran, Jesse Rorabaugh an…

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Panthers 1:05:35

17d ago1:05:35

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On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss the Florida Panthers wining the Stanley Cup (00:00-07:15), Connor McDavid winning the Conn Smythe (07:15-13:56), give the Florida Panthers their flowers (13:56-22:16), and why the Cup Final was watched a lot but the NHL schedule sucks (22:16-24:23). They then breakdown where do the Oilers go from here (24:23…

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0389: Nick Heyward (Haircut 100) 1:35:08

17d ago1:35:08

1:35:08

"Fantastic Day"Formed in 1980 in London, the new wave funk outfit Haircut 100 are one of those bands that tore right out of the gates. A top four single Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl) before even having a record out was a pretty propelling start. That record came in the form of 1982's platinum seller Pelican West, whichnot only went to #2 on the…

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Week XII: Nobody Compares To The Say Hey Kid 2:17:28

20d ago2:17:28

2:17:28

Welcome to Covering Our Bases! From Mets to Mariners, we breakdown baseball’s biggest highlights and headlines with unique context from every MLB team’s perspective. As we Cover Our Bases, we aim to educate, entertain, and engage the average baseball fan who just doesn’t have the time to follow THE OTHER 29 teams in the league. Expect the fun story…

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Faces of the Future, Part 1: Zackery Gough of Pedernales Electric Cooperative 14:01

23d ago14:01

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To honor the up-and-coming lineworkers in the line trade, we launched a new department called Faces of the Future in T&D World magazine. Through this new podcast series, you can now hear the voices of these apprentices, who talk about their inspiration for working in the trade and their experiences learning on the job. The first up is Zackery Gough…

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0388: Jad Fair (Half Japanese) 58:18

24d ago58:18

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"A Master Class In Songwriting"Jad Fair is probably best known as one half of Half Japanese. Formed with his brother David in 1974, the Maryland by way of Michigan outift remain one of the more curious entires into the pantheon of rock and roll. Their songs are jagged and battered mini-anthems about broken hearts, monsters and...broken hearts and m…

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ICYMI: LUMA Embarks on Island-Wide Work Plan 16:22

30d ago16:22

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For our latest episode in our In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) series for our Line Life Podcast on Podbean, we are showcasing a narrated version of T&D World's April 2024 cover story, "LUMA Embarks on Island-Wide Work Plan." This article explores how LUMA Energy is aiming to boost reliability and resiliency by focusing on vegetation clearing, automati…

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Hater 52:52

1M ago52:52

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On this episode, Mike is joined by Ian Tulloch to discuss The Leafs (00:00-04:18), Alex Steen being set to become the next St. Louis Blues GM (04:18-09:54), Jalen Chatfield signing an extension with Carolina and the Hurricanes offseason outlook (09:50-17:52), and CapFriendly reportedly being bought by the Washington Capitals (17:52-27:21). They the…

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0387: Logan Lynn 1:11:23

1M ago1:11:23

1:11:23

"Softcore"With over ten albums under his musical belt, Logan Lynn has firmly established himself as a singular and dynamic talent. First of all, Lynn is a musician, writer, producer, filmmaker, television personality, mental health advocate, and LGBT activist. He's worked with everyone from the Get-Up Kids to Portugal the Man to the comic Jay Mohr …

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Week XI: Mendoza Line of Suck-itude 1:46:35

1M ago1:46:35

1:46:35

Welcome to Covering Our Bases! From Mets to Mariners, we breakdown baseball’s biggest highlights and headlines with unique context from every MLB team’s perspective. As we Cover Our Bases, we aim to educate, entertain, and engage the average baseball fan who just doesn’t have the time to follow THE OTHER 29 teams in the league. Expect the fun story…

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Problem Solvers, Part 2: Bruce Thompson's Journey from California Line Foreman to Inventor 37:34

1M ago37:34

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Bruce Thompson, a retired journeyman lineworker, has worked for Southern California Edison and line contractors nationwide. After serving as a line foreman and training crew foreman, he invented a new product called the Step-Up to help fellow lineworkers to get in proper positioning when working on poles. During this episode, he shares his story ab…

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Stanley Cup Preview 44:47

1M ago44:47

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On this episode, Mike and Rachel preview, breakdown, and give their predictions for the Stanley Cup final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers. Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire.ca⁠ Shop Merch: ⁠⁠https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/⁠⁠ Beac…

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0386: Vin Dombroski (Sponge) 1:03:43

1M ago1:03:43

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"Planet Girls"Sponge's new album Planet Girls is a thrilling listen. But here's the thing: it isn't new. Recorded back in 1999, when the band turned the record in to the company, the folks in charge didn't think the material would connect with the current cultural zeitgeist. So what did they do? They shelved it. Big mistake. A dynamic blast of hook…

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Week X: Windy City Woes 2:06:09

1M ago2:06:09

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Welcome to Covering Our Bases! From Mets to Mariners, we breakdown baseball’s biggest highlights and headlines with unique context from every MLB team’s perspective. As we Cover Our Bases, we aim to educate, entertain, and engage the average baseball fan who just doesn’t have the time to follow THE OTHER 29 teams in the league. Expect the fun story…

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Nurse 55:45

1M ago55:45

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On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss the Oilers Stars (00:00-28:48), Don Wadell being hired by Columbus and Eric Tulsky being named interim GM of Carolina (28:48-34:33), and the Panthers Rangers series (34:33-44:08). They then dive into Minnesota winning the Walter Cup and the PWHL season as a whole (44:08-END)! Jumpstart helps kids overcome fi…

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0385: Burton Cummings (The Guess Who) 1:16:03

2M ago1:16:03

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"A Few Good Moments"So: how much of a legend is the Winnipeg-born Burton Cummings? Well, let's just start with these few facts and we'll work our way backwards. He's been inducted into both the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame and the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. He's been named as an officer of the Order of Canada and both the Burton Cum…

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Week IX: Pour One Out for the UCLs 1:49:19

2M ago1:49:19

1:49:19

Welcome to Covering Our Bases! From Mets to Mariners, we breakdown baseball’s biggest highlights and headlines with unique context from every MLB team’s perspective. As we Cover Our Bases, we aim to educate, entertain, and engage the average baseball fan who just doesn’t have the time to follow THE OTHER 29 teams in the league. Expect the fun story…

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ICYMI: Line Monitoring, New York Style 12:31

2M ago12:31

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For this audio story in our ICYMI series for T&D World's Line Life Podcast, we are featuring the February 2024 cover story, "Line Monitoring, New York Style." The story, which was written by Alan Ettlinger, senior director of research, technology development and innovation at New York Power Authority (NYPA), describes how the utility is using fiber…

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Berube's Tomato Soup 1:00:08

2M ago1:00:08

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On this episode, Mike Stephens and Rachel Doerrie discuss Ryan McDonough being re-aquired by Tampa Bay and how signing bonuses work (00:00-15:54). They then breakdown Sheldon Keefe being hired by New Jersey (15:54-35:17) and Craig Berube officially being hired by Toronto (35:17-END). Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help t…

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0384: Don Was 1:13:37

2M ago1:13:37

1:13:37

"Detroit Soul"The six-time Grammy-Award winning Don Was' resume has more highlights than a Steph Curry career retrospective. It's just three pointer after three pointer with this guy. The Detroit-born musician, producer, film composer, documentarian and record executive got his start in the high school outfit The Saturns, but his band Was (Not Was)…

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Week VIII: Revenge of the Bottom-feeders 2:08:41

2M ago2:08:41

2:08:41

Welcome to Covering Our Bases! From Mets to Mariners, we breakdown baseball’s biggest highlights and headlines with unique context from every MLB team’s perspective. As we Cover Our Bases, we aim to educate, entertain, and engage the average baseball fan who just doesn’t have the time to follow THE OTHER 29 teams in the league. Expect the fun story…

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Problem Solvers: Tim Barat's Transition from Australian Lineworker to Inventor and CEO 26:26

2M ago26:26

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For Part 1 of our new Problem Solvers series for the Line Life Podcast, we are highlighting Tim Barat, who worked as a sparky (electrician) before training to become a liney (lineworker) in Victoria, Melbourne, Australia. While working in the line trade in 2009, Tim experienced Black Saturday, a day he will never forget. Wildfires took the lives of…

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Titan 52:45

2M ago52:45

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On this episode, Mike and Rachel dive into the Knicks incredible pregame speech (00:00-02:35), Craig Berube looking like he will be the guy for Toronto (02:35-16:28), whether or not the the Hurricanes can come back and goaltending being crucial in the playoffs (16:28-27:15). They also discuss Valeri Nichushkin being placed in Stage 3 of the Player …

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0383: Handsome Dick Manitoba (The Dictators) 1:16:00

2M ago1:16:00

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"Bloodbrothers"The Bronx-born Richard Blum took his love of wrestling and Catskill Mountains humor and created Handsome Dick Manitoba, the wildly charismatic frontman of the legendary proto-punk outfit The Dictators. Along with his childhood best friend Scott Kempner, Andy Shernoff, Ross Friedman and Stu Boy King, The Dictators tore out of the gate…

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Let Both Teams Lose 1:00:02

2M ago1:00:02

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On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss the Leafs press conference (00:00-17:04), Boston Bruins struggling and whether the league is in favour of the Panthers (17:04-36:03), the Rangers being really good (36:03-49:09), and the Oilers Canucks series (49:09-END). Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into…

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Week VII: Mustache May Means Baseball Season!!! 1:44:36

2M ago1:44:36

1:44:36

Welcome to Covering Our Bases! From Mets to Mariners, we breakdown baseball’s biggest highlights and headlines with unique context from every MLB team’s perspective. As we Cover Our Bases, we aim to educate, entertain, and engage the average baseball fan who just doesn’t have the time to follow THE OTHER 29 teams in the league. Expect the fun story…

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ICYMI: Reflecting on a Tragic Night and Resilient Recovery 7:54

2M ago7:54

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In the aftermath of a fatal tornado in Mayfield, Kentucky, Mayfield Electric & Water Systems navigated devastation and outages. By listening to this narrated version of an article, which is part of T&D World's In Case You Missed It series, General Superintendent Marty T. Ivy shares how his utility was able to swiftly respond after a tornado with wi…

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