# 163 Chase Callaway - The Strength It Takes to Be a Lineman | Training for One of the Toughest Jobs
MAR 13, 2026154 MIN
# 163 Chase Callaway - The Strength It Takes to Be a Lineman | Training for One of the Toughest Jobs
MAR 13, 2026154 MIN
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<p>Chase Callaway describes himself as an <strong>“unprofessional bladesmith,”</strong> but his passion for forging knives tells a much deeper story. By trade, Chase is a <strong>Journeyman Lineman</strong>, working one of the most physically demanding and dangerous jobs out there—climbing poles, working high-voltage lines, and helping keep the power on when the rest of the world needs it most.</p><p>In this episode we dive deep into what it really takes to succeed as a lineman. Chase shares what the journey to becoming a journeyman looks like, the challenges of the trade, and how physical strength, discipline, and mental toughness are essential to the job.</p><p>Fitness is a major part of Chase’s life, and we talk about how training and staying in shape directly impacts his performance in such a physically demanding career.</p><p>Outside of work, Chase has developed a serious passion for <strong>forging knives</strong>, teaching himself the craft and embracing the process of shaping raw steel into functional art. What started as a curiosity has grown into a creative outlet that combines patience, precision, and craftsmanship.</p><p>This conversation covers <strong>work ethic, physical training, skilled trades, craftsmanship, and the mindset required to pursue passions outside of your day job.</strong></p><p>If you’re interested in <strong>blue-collar grit, strength, and the art of making something with your hands</strong>, you’ll enjoy this episode.</p>