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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:

25: Drug Dealers, Strippers, and Repos Aug 10, 2020

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In Episode 25: Drug Dealers, Strippers, and Repos, we are joined by Susan, a fan favorite from Episode 14: Tow Truck Tales. Once again, we can't contain our laughter as Susan shares her stories from the streets of Chicago. There is no shortage of conversation as she tells even more unbelievable tales, recounting many repos as well as all of the insanity that comes with the inner city towing world. Get ready for another wild ride!
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24: Sleeping At The Wheel Aug 03, 2020

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In Episode 24: Sleeping At the Wheel, we are joined by Brandon, a young buck in the trucking industry. Although Brandon has only been driving the "big rig" for two years, he has still experienced his fair share of unreal moments! We'll hear about his time spent team-driving with another new driver, as well as one adrenaline-filled nighttime encounter.
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23: Vampires, Groupies, and Poop Jul 27, 2020

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In Episode 23: Vampires, Groupies, and Poop, we hear stories from Jayne, a bus driver for Minneapolis Metro Transit. Jayne is exuberant about her experiences driving in the city, and all of the insanity that comes with the job. From daytime vampires to bus driving groupies, there is no shortage of entertainment!
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Produced by: Jack Merkel

22: Body On the Road Jul 20, 2020

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On Episode 22: Body On the Road, we have a two-part interview! First Hal joins us to share his harrowing stories as a driver for Coca-Cola. Following his interview, we are joined by Bunni, who was recently featured in an article from ‘The Lily’ describing her life as a long-haul driver. Having driven and delivered in 47 different states, Bunni talks about the complexity of living in a truck and all the challenges she faces on a daily basis!
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21: Nudist Colony Blues Jul 13, 2020

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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.
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20: The Highway Hellhound Jul 06, 2020

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In Episode 20: The Highway Hellhound, our guest Cannon joins Hammer Lane Legends to talk shop and much more. We hear his many stories from the road, including his encounter with a trucking legend known as "The Black Dog.”
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Produced by: Jack Merkel

19: British Trucker Versus Taliban Jun 29, 2020

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In Episode 19: British Trucker Versus Taliban, we bring on Dave, a former member of the British Military. Dave shares his stories about the daily grind of being in Afghanistan, as well as the many extremes of being a driver in a combat zone and the ongoing adrenaline rush that comes with the job.
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18: The Lot Leach Jun 22, 2020

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In Episode 18: The Lot Leach, we hear from Mike Gaffin, otherwise known as 'The Boston Trucker.' Mike shares with us his experiences growing up in the trucking industry, including riding along with his dad and even a "lot lizard" experience that lasted a bit too long!
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17: Throwin' Trash and Stackin' Cash Jun 15, 2020

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In Episode 17: Throwin' Trash and Stackin' Cash, we hear from Keith, a sanitation engineer. Keith enthusiastically shares his stories from the road, some of which may leave a bad taste in your mouth... quite literally. This episode is sure to have you rolling in your seat - just make sure to pull over first!
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Produced by: Jack Merkel

16: Driving Through Tornados Jun 08, 2020

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