Electrician U

Electrician U

Electrician U

Episodes 200
Avg. Duration 30m
Activity Sporadic
Apple Rating 4.6 (72)
Since Jul 2017
Latest Episode Dec 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Hosting
rss.buzzsprout.com

Contact & Outreach

About This Podcast

Electrician U is a learning and teaching platform that explains all components, theory, and ideology behind being an electrician. If you’re looking to figure out "what is a capacitor, how does induction work, how do I bend 3/4" rigid conduit" – all of these topics will be covered. This is for electricians or anyone in the electrical trade. Also check out ElectricianU.com for more content.

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Recent Episodes

S4E147 Care About Your Impact

Dec 22, 2025 12m

After getting a message from a former apprentice who just passed his journeyman exam, the conversation turns into a straight talk on what you owe the people coming up behind you: be a teacher, stay a…

S4E146 Electricians QUIT Trashing Each Other and Build Up the Trade

Oct 06, 2025 15m

The electrical community can be a force for good, or a place where we shred each other over methods, brands, and code takes. Today I’m asking us to slow down and look at why we react the way we do. ⚡…

S4E145 Big Changes Coming to Electrical Codes in 2026!

Sep 29, 2025 50m

In this episode, we sit down with two heavyweights in the electrical code world: Kyle Krueger, Executive Director of Codes and Standards at NECA, and Chad Kennedy, Director of Industry Standards at…

S4E144 Tools, Training, and Real Change

Sep 15, 2025 12m

Dustin and Drake sit down with Scott Tecson from Milwaukee to talk about the company’s hands-on approach to solving the skilled trades shortage. From hosting events for high schoolers to partnering…

S4E143 Behind the Scenes of Milwaukee’s Tool Development

Sep 01, 2025 20m

Dustin talks to Jack from Milwaukee Tool about how a rough prototype tested on a busy jobsite turned into the M18 Conduit Bender, a tool built to cut scrap, speed training, and keep bends consistent…

S4E142 Think About Why We Do the Things We Do

Jul 07, 2025 16m

In this episode, Dustin shares a humbling story about replacing a ceiling fan in a two-story entryway with a 22-foot ceiling. He explains how relying on old methods with a Baker scaffold left him…

S4E141 Getting the Phones to Ring

Jun 23, 2025 20m

Starting your own electrical business? This episode breaks down everything that went into the first month of launching a new company, from setting up Google listings and building a website to burning…

S4E140 I Fired Them Over This… Don’t Make the Same Mistake

Jun 09, 2025 22m

I fired a pool company, and it wasn’t because of bad work. It was because they failed at the one thing every service professional needs to get right: follow through. Electricians, plumbers, HVAC…

S4E139 Think About Your Thoughts

May 26, 2025 22m

Drake and Dustin open up about the power of self-awareness and the often-overlooked impact of unchecked thoughts. They explore how internal narratives, daily frustrations, and conditioned behaviors…

S4E139 Shape the Trade, Don’t Shatter It

May 12, 2025 20m

Dustin and Drake unpack how mentors, teachers, and journeymen shape the paths of those entering the electrical trade. They share personal stories of inspiration and discouragement, digging into how…

S4E138 The Electrician's Million-Dollar Growth Plan

Apr 28, 2025 59m

Dustin talks with Sean Samson about how electrical contractors can break past the million-dollar ceiling by shifting from a transactional model to one driven by recurring service contracts. Sean…

S4E137 Always a Student, Never a Master

Apr 14, 2025 17m

In this episode, Dustin and Drake break down the myth of mastery and why real masters never stop learning. They share personal stories from the field, talk about how comfort can kill creativity, and…

S4E136 Can You Be a Good Electrician AND a Good Parent?

Mar 31, 2025 27m

It’s about what it really takes to be a present, reliable tradesperson and a present, reliable parent.In this episode, Drake and Dustin get personal about what it means to raise kids while working…

S4E135 Can You Afford to Be an Electrician?

Mar 17, 2025 26m

Are you considering starting or switching to a career as an electrician? Can you actually afford to make the leap? In this episode, we break down the financial realities of entering the trade, from…

S4E134 “Can I Wear Sandals to Work?” Master Electrician Reacts – LIVE

Mar 03, 2025 46m

Dustin and Drake go live to answer some of the most common and ridiculous questions they’ve heard from apprentices. From whether you can wear sandals on the job to why cheap tools are a bad idea,…

S4E133 Ever Wondered Why Your Lights Flicker Unexpectedly - LIVE PODCAST

Feb 17, 2025 44m

Dustin and Drake go live to tackle the everyday challenges service electricians face when homeowners call with mysterious electrical problems. From flickering lights and half-powered houses to hidden…

S4E132 Keep On Keeping On

Feb 03, 2025 33m

Dustin and Drake talk about the sudden (temporary 🤞) loss of their YouTube channel and the impact it has on their business. They share insights on handling unexpected setbacks, staying calm under…

S4E131 How to Become an Electrician and Why

Jan 20, 2025 31m

In this episode, Dustin explores what it takes to become an electrician, offering valuable insights into the realities of the trade. He covers everything from union and nonunion paths to the…

S4E130 What Is Electricity Really?

Jan 06, 2025 33m

Dustin breaks down the complex nature of electricity, exploring its essence as the interaction of charged particles. From defining voltage and current to debunking myths about frequencies and health,…

S3E129 Using Other People's Tools

Dec 23, 2024 10m

Continuing the conversation from the last episode, Dustin Stelzer addresses a critical topic for apprentices and journeymen alike: borrowing tools. Drawing from his own experiences, Dustin highlights…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Electrician U have?

Electrician U has published 200 episodes since July 2017, covering topics in Education, Technology.

Is Electrician U still active?

Electrician U is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 30m.

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