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**Hammer Lane Legends**

Brian Merkel and Brian Shipper host conversations with people that drive for a living as they share their wild and crazy experiences from the road. Becoming stranded, bad storms, weird hitchhikers, saving someone from an accident, seeing UFOs, and so much more! If you’ve experienced it, Brian and Shipper want to talk about it!

Latest Episodes:

BACK IT UP | 69: Landscaping Legends Jul 22, 2022

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In Episode 69: Landscaping Legends, Tony and Brian chat with Justin from New Orleans. Justin is the owner operator of Gonzo's Lawn Services LLC. He joins us to share his many stories from the road and on the job site. He also shares his experience being in and around New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina devastated the city. So buckle up and enjoy the show as Justin shares his landscaping legends.
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Produced by: Jack Merkel
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BACK IT UP | 46: Yucca Man Encounter Jul 22, 2022

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In Episode 46: Yucca Man Encounter, Tony and Brian are joined by Allan, a retired Utilities Journeyman in the Marines. Allan served in Somalia and South Korea in many facets. During his time overseas, he was shot at and experienced some hostility at times. He also shares several other over-the-road experiences, including his encounter with the Yucca Man, a legendary Sasquatch-like beast! So sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride Allan takes us on.
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LEAVE A VOICEMAIL: 515-585-MERK(6375)
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Website: www.hammerlanelegends.com
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Produced by: Jack Merkel
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122: Logistics of The Trade Jul 21, 2022

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In episode 122: Logistics of The Trade; Shipper and Brian are joined by Denny, an old friend of Shipper. From a young age Denny has been working in and around the trucking industry. He started off in industrial maintenance, but once he heard of the opportunity driving offered, he made the switch. He's been on the logistics side and the driving side for Air Products, and has really enjoyed his time there. There was a lot talked about in this one, from what it's like as a driver with a camera on you in the cab, to how the cost of diesel effects the drivers and companies, and much more. Thanks so much for listening! Enjoy the show!
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LEAVE A VOICEMAIL: 515-585-MERK(6375)
EMAIL US YOUR STORIES: hllpodcast@protonmail.com
Website: www.hammerlanelegends.com
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YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5TWlB5Yqx8JlQr3p3bkkMg
Facebook: www.facebook.com/hammerlanelegends
Instagram Desktop: www.instagram.com/hammerlanelegends
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Twitter Desktop: www.twitter.com/HLLPodcast
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Produced by: Jack Merkel
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121: Cruising Through a Sandstorm Jul 14, 2022

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In Episode 121: Cruising Through a Sandstorm, Brian and Shipper have a great time talking with Johnson and Jamie, husband-and-wife team drivers. In their time driving together they have had some unbelievable events happen to them. From tornadoes to sandstorms, to bombs exploding, they've been through so much together. Buckle up and get ready to cruise through a new episode!
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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOOD: www.preparewithhll.com

LEAVE A VOICEMAIL: 515-585-MERK(6375)
EMAIL US YOUR STORIES: hllpodcast@protonmail.com
Website: www.hammerlanelegends.com
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YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5TWlB5Yqx8JlQr3p3bkkMg
Facebook: www.facebook.com/hammerlanelegends
Instagram Desktop: www.instagram.com/hammerlanelegends
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Twitter Desktop: www.twitter.com/HLLPodcast
Twitter Mobile: @HLLpodcast
Produced by: Jack Merkel
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120: The Third Dud Jul 06, 2022

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In Episode 120: The Third Dud, Shipper and Brian chat with Bob, whose career in driving spans decades and wars. Bob is a Vietnam War veteran, and in fact, that's how he learned to drive. When he entered the military, he was given the station of truck driver, and did he ever have some crazy experiences! The unbelievable things he's seen on the road are incredible to hear, so buckle up and get ready to listen to all of Bob's great stories!
KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOOD: www.preparewithhll.com

LEAVE A VOICEMAIL: 515-585-MERK(6375)
EMAIL US YOUR STORIES: hllpodcast@protonmail.com
Website: www.hammerlanelegends.com
Gear: https://www.hammerlanelegends.com/gear
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5TWlB5Yqx8JlQr3p3bkkMg
Facebook: www.facebook.com/hammerlanelegends
Instagram Desktop: www.instagram.com/hammerlanelegends
Instagram Mobile: @hammerlanelegends
Twitter Desktop: www.twitter.com/HLLPodcast
Twitter Mobile: @HLLpodcast
Produced by: Jack Merkel
Follow Jack on Instagram @jack_theproducer

BACK IT UP | 16: Driving Through Tornados Jul 01, 2022

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In Episode 16: Driving Through Tornados, Tony and Brian talk with David, an old family friend. David shares a range of stories, including the time he encountered some extreme weather on his route, as well as reminiscing over "the good old days.”

KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOOD: www.preparewithhll.com

LEAVE A VOICEMAIL: 515-585-MERK(6375)
EMAIL US YOUR STORIES: hllpodcast@protonmail.com
Website: www.hammerlanelegends.com
Gear: https://www.hammerlanelegends.com/gear
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5TWlB5Yqx8JlQr3p3bkkMg
Facebook: www.facebook.com/hammerlanelegends
Instagram Desktop: www.instagram.com/hammerlanelegends
Instagram Mobile: @hammerlanelegends
Twitter Desktop: www.twitter.com/HLLPodcast
Twitter Mobile: @HLLpodcast
Produced by: Jack Merkel
Follow Jack on Instagram @jack_theproducer

119: Hauling Goose! Jun 29, 2022

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In Episode 119: Hauling Goose, Brian and Shipper have a great conversation with Will. From the time Will was just a youngster, driving has been in his blood. His dad got him into the game early in life, and Will even joined him on some of his deliveries, including a time he hauled a goose! Will has had plenty of his own experiences while driving as well, which led to some great stories, so buckle up and get ready to haul some goose!
KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOOD: www.preparewithhll.com

LEAVE A VOICEMAIL: 515-585-MERK(6375)
EMAIL US YOUR STORIES: hllpodcast@protonmail.com
Website: www.hammerlanelegends.com
Gear: https://www.hammerlanelegends.com/gear
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5TWlB5Yqx8JlQr3p3bkkMg
Facebook: www.facebook.com/hammerlanelegends
Instagram Desktop: www.instagram.com/hammerlanelegends
Instagram Mobile: @hammerlanelegends
Twitter Desktop: www.twitter.com/HLLPodcast
Twitter Mobile: @HLLpodcast
Produced by: Jack Merkel
Follow Jack on Instagram @jack_theproducer

BACK IT UP | 95: The Breakroom | New Year's Show Jun 25, 2022

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In Episode 95: The Breakroom | New Year's Show, the guys are joined in-studio by Brian Shipper and Jack (the Producer). We discuss how 2021 unfolded for all of us, what we see coming on the horizon, and where the trucking industry is possibly headed. We also play a long line of voicemails, which have been piling up for a quite while! So buckle up and ride into the New Year with the HLL guys!
KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOOD: www.preparewithhll.com

LEAVE A VOICEMAIL: 515-585-MERK(6375)
EMAIL US YOUR STORIES: hllpodcast@protonmail.com
Website: www.hammerlanelegends.com
Gear: https://www.hammerlanelegends.com/gear
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5TWlB5Yqx8JlQr3p3bkkMg
Facebook: www.facebook.com/hammerlanelegends
Instagram Desktop: www.instagram.com/hammerlanelegends
Instagram Mobile: @hammerlanelegends
Twitter Desktop: www.twitter.com/HLLPodcast
Twitter Mobile: @HLLpodcast
Produced by: Jack Merkel
Follow Jack on Instagram @jack_theproducer

118: Tales From the South Jun 23, 2022

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In Episode 118: Tales From the South, Brian and Shipper chat with Melissa, a longtime driver. She's been in several different fields, from banking to emergency dispatch, to driving in a big rig - she's done it all! These opportunities have led to quite a lot of experience and wisdom on the road. In her time behind the wheel, Melissa has seen many interesting sights, from alligators to dogman! She has no shortage of stories to tell, so buckle up and enjoy the show as Melissa takes us on a tour of tales from the south.
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LEAVE A VOICEMAIL: 515-585-MERK(6375)
EMAIL US YOUR STORIES: hllpodcast@protonmail.com
Website: www.hammerlanelegends.com
Gear: https://www.hammerlanelegends.com/gear
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5TWlB5Yqx8JlQr3p3bkkMg
Facebook: www.facebook.com/hammerlanelegends
Instagram Desktop: www.instagram.com/hammerlanelegends
Instagram Mobile: @hammerlanelegends
Twitter Desktop: www.twitter.com/HLLPodcast
Twitter Mobile: @HLLpodcast
Produced by: Jack Merkel
Follow Jack on Instagram @jack_theproducer

BACK IT UP | 21: Nudist Colony Blues Jun 17, 2022

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In Episode 21: Nudist Colony Blues, we hear from our guest, David, who has been in the industry for over 30 years. During his time driving, David has experienced some wild stories such as delivering to a nudist colony, being T-boned in a tanker truck, and even finding a body in Dothan, Alabama! So, sit back, buckle up, and have a listen as David bares all... of his stories, that is.
KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOOD: www.preparewithhll.com

LEAVE A VOICEMAIL: 515-585-MERK(6375)
EMAIL US YOUR STORIES: hllpodcast@protonmail.com
Website: www.hammerlanelegends.com
Gear: https://www.hammerlanelegends.com/gear
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5TWlB5Yqx8JlQr3p3bkkMg
Facebook: www.facebook.com/hammerlanelegends
Instagram Desktop: www.instagram.com/hammerlanelegends
Instagram Mobile: @hammerlanelegends
Twitter Desktop: www.twitter.com/HLLPodcast
Twitter Mobile: @HLLpodcast
Produced by: Jack Merkel
Follow Jack on Instagram @jack_theproducer

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In Episode 16: Driving Through Tornados, Tony and Brian talk with David, an old family friend. David shares a range of stories, including the time he encountered some extreme weather on his route, as well as reminiscing over "the good old days.”

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