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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!

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166: Mastering the Road

Hammer Lane Legends ·

2023/07/05

In this week's episode Brian and Shipper are joined by Kevin, to share his journey around the industry. Scott grew up seeing trucking all around him and developed an interest from a young age. He started out driving for a farmer during the summers as a kid. As he got older, Kevin transitioned his career from trucking to law enforcement and stayed in that field for 22 years. He eventually retired from law enforcement to then start his own trucking company. Kevin shares many crazy tales, including the

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BACK IT UP | 39: I Broke My Neck On The Job

Hammer Lane Legends ·

2023/06/30

In Episode 39: I Broke My Neck On The Job, Tony and Brian sit down with Ken, an LTL driver in Pennsylvania. In Ken's years of trucking, he's been through his fair share of insane events. He shares his experiences driving in New York as well as his near death experience, when he broke his neck and still managed to drive his truck back to the terminal! You won't find any shortage of hysterics and unbelievable stories between Tony, Brian, and Ken in this episode. So, sit back, buckle up, and enjoy the

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165: Straight From The Pitt | Greg Szilli

Hammer Lane Legends ·

2023/06/28

In this episode, we chat with our co-worker and friend, Greg Szilli. He joins us in studio to tell us about his many different experiences from behind the wheel. From his time driving a bus and removing a passenger in a hilarious way, to becoming a spectator of in-office arguments, this was a great episode! So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOOD: www.preparewithhll.com LEAVE A VOICEMAIL: 515-585-MERK(6375) EMAIL US YOUR

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BACK IT UP | 58: From EMT to CDL

Hammer Lane Legends ·

2023/06/23

In Episode 58: From EMT to CDL, Tony and Brian are re-joined by Josh from Episode 49: Crazy EMT Stories. Josh talks about his experience in his production job that led him into getting his CDL, as well as his experiences in trucking since his recent start. It's possible there's also some poop talk spattered in there as well, so buckle up and enjoy the show! KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOOD: www.preparewithhll.com LEAVE A VOICEMAIL: 515-585-MERK(6375) EMAIL

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164: Father's Day Special!

Hammer Lane Legends ·

2023/06/21

In this week's show, Brian and Shipper are joined by Tony and Jack! For the first time in about a year, Tony joins the show and the guys were thrilled to have him. This episode went from on the rails, to off the rails, to losing the rails completely! However, it was such a good time regardless. They talk about Tony's time down in Tennessee thus far, as well as new industry updates, and AI's looming domination. Thanks for listening, and enjoy this episode! KEEP US FUELED:

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BACK IT UP | 13: Extreme Road Encounters

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2023/06/16

On Episode 13: Extreme Road Encounters, we talk with James, who was born and raised in England. James shares the story of how he ended up joining the USMC, then became a truck driver, and later left trucking to become a state trooper in Utah. James lives his life knowing that any day he wastes is a day he will not get back; that philosophy has allowed him to take very unique paths in life that you’ll hear about in this episode! KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

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163: Crazy Tales From The Road

Hammer Lane Legends ·

2023/06/14

In this week's episode, Scott shares his many wild, cooky, and entertaining stories from the road. He was full of fun and entertaining stories, which made for one heck of an episode. Scott also shared the personal side of how he got into trucking, as well as the struggles of everyday life. This was a great episode, full of laughs and was thoroughly enjoyable! So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOOD:

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BACK IT UP | 10: Loads of Love

Hammer Lane Legends ·

2023/06/09

In today’s show, Tony and Brian talk to Tara and Cody who are married and truckers. Cody met Tara and she soon became interested in driving over the road with Cody and that is exactly what they did. She got her CDL and they became a team driving across the country together. When the road wears them down they often take a break for a few years and drive local before hitting the road again. Tara and Cody have seen some odd stuff while out there and they join us to talk shop and share some of their odd

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162: Beef and Taters

Hammer Lane Legends ·

2023/06/07

In this week's episode, Brian and Shipper are joined by Sam to share about what he's been doing since being state side. Sam figured it would be too boring to haul something that wasn't breathing, so he landed on being a bull hauler. In his time bull hauling, Sam has had a myriad of experiences that will make you laugh along with the guys. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOOD: www.preparewithhll.com LEAVE A VOICEMAIL:

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118:21

BACK IT UP | 83: Straight From The Pitt | Brian Bowers

Hammer Lane Legends ·

2023/06/03

In Episode 83: Straight From The Pitt - Brian Bowers, the guys are joined in-studio by Brian Bowers, another Brian and another fellow driver at Pitt Ohio Express! Brian and Tony had a blast chatting with Brian about his time in service, as well as all the exploits he's seen during his time on the road. Buckle up and enjoy the show as Brian, Brian, and Tony yak it up! KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOOD: www.preparewithhll.com LEAVE A VOICEMAIL:

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161: Desert Dew | Sam From Episode 2

Hammer Lane Legends ·

2023/05/31

In this week's episode, "161: Desert Dew | Sam From Episode 2"; we are thrilled to bring Sam back on the show to share more stories from his time overseas! If you haven't listened to Sam's first appearance in episode 2: Hauling Fuel in Enemy Territory, you're missing out. In this "Round 2" of stories, Sam shares more unbelievable stories that will knock your socks off. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show, as Sam shares some of the most incredible stories we've ever heard. KEEP US FUELED:

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71:49

BACK IT UP | 24: Sleeping At the Wheel

Hammer Lane Legends ·

2023/05/26

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. KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOOD: www.preparewithhll.com LEAVE A VOICEMAIL: 515-585-MERK(6375) EMAIL US

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160: Sandbox Service Truck

Hammer Lane Legends ·

2023/05/24

In this week's episode, "160: Sandbox Service Truck"; Brian and Shipper are joined by David, a contracted driver in Iraq. David had heard Sam's stories from episode 2: Hauling Fuel In Enemy Territory, and wanted to share his similar stories. David had some incredible stories, and certainly had some similar experiences to Sam. You will definitely enjoy this show! So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOOD:

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BACK IT UP | 33: Rock N' Roll Landscaper

Hammer Lane Legends ·

2023/05/19

In Episode 33: Rock N' Roll Landscaper, we are joined by Shane, a landscaping professional and metal musician. Shane has been in landscaping for a little while and has many stories to share from on the job and on the road. Not only does Shane tow a 24 foot trailer for work, he's also been on tour and driven for his metal band. Shane has seen many incredible events on the road, so sit back, buckle up, and rock on as he tells us about them! KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENCY

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159: BREAKROOM | Jack Merkel

Hammer Lane Legends ·

2023/05/17

In this week's episode "159: BREAKROOM | Jack Merkel; the guys are joined by Producer Jack, in studio. Jack was visiting PA on vacation, and popped in to the studio for a special Breakroom show. The guys had a blast catching up, as Jack shares how his time has been in Tennessee, and what it's like working for Tony down there. They talk about a whole bunch of random topics, and of course, there are no shortage of laughs in this one. So sit back, relax, and watch out for Gators! KEEP US FUELED:

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BACK IT UP | 64: Mysterious Pallet

Hammer Lane Legends ·

2023/05/12

In Episode 64: Mysterious Pallet, Tony and Brian have a conversation with Andrew, who has had several interesting experiences in his time driving truck. He's had near death experiences, absurd lot lizard observations, an attempt to break the speed of sound, and much more! Andrew even has a similar account to Todd from Episode 63: Delivering to D.U.M.B.s, in which he had to pick up a "Mysterious Pallet." So sit back, buckle up, and enjoy the ride as Andrew shares his experiences from the road. KEEP

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158: Straight From the Pitt | Mike Drey Part 2

Hammer Lane Legends ·

2023/05/10

In this week's episode, 158: Straight From the Pitt | Mike Drey Part 2; the guys are joined, once again, by Mike Drey from episode 148: Straight From the Pitt | Mike Drey. In Mike's first appearance he shared some of his stories from his 28 years behind the wheel, as well as discussing some topics that he finds interesting. In this episode Mike shares more stories that he's had from the road, as well as going over many other topics. The guys had a blast during this one, and we think you'll enjoy it

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BACK IT UP | 60: The Night Baker

Hammer Lane Legends ·

2023/05/05

In Episode 60: The Night Baker, we talk to Eric, who previously called our voicemail line to tell us about how he once get stuck in a pit during a delivery. He now joins Hammer Lane Legends as a guest to discuss his time in the Navy, some of the strange experiences he had while serving, and his transition back to civilian life working in warehouse logistics! Buckle up and listen in as Eric shares his stories KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOOD:

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157: Silverside-Swipe | Elly - Part 2

Hammer Lane Legends ·

2023/05/03

This week, in episode 157: Silverside-Swipe | Elly - Part 2, we finish our conversation with Elly about her experiences with transit in "The Great White North". She shares more hilarious and wild tales from the road. Dealing with chatty passengers to a worrisome side-swipe, Elly is full of stories. This was a wonderful conversation that we know you'll enjoy! So sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride, as we waive the toll fee for this one! KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENCY

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BACK IT UP | 17: Throwin' Trash and Stackin' Cash

Hammer Lane Legends ·

2023/04/28

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! KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOOD: www.preparewithhll.com LEAVE A VOICEMAIL: 515-585-MERK(6375) EMAIL US YOUR STORIES:

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