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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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156: This Guy Looks Demon Possessed! | Elly - Part 1

Hammer Lane Legends ·

2023/04/26

In weeks episode, 156: This Guy Looks Demon Possessed!; the guys are joined by Ellie, a long time City Transit Driver, for Edmonton, Alberta. Ellie has been in City Transit for more than 20 years, and she has the stories to back it up! In the over 20 years, Ellie has amassed a MASSIVE list of absurd, wild, and hilarious stories, too many for us to fit in one episode. So sit back, relax, and next stop; Edmonton, Alberta! KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOOD:

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59:25

BACK IT UP | 3: Plane Crashes Across Road

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2023/04/21

In Episode 3: Plane Crashes Across Road, Tony and Brian talk to Tom about how he got into trucking and about some of the things he's seen out on the road. Tom shares with us about seeing strange lights in the sky, kids dressed all in black and emerging from the woods, a plane crashing right in front of his rig, and more! 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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155: Have You Seen My Axel?

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2023/04/19

In this week's episode, "155: Have You Seen My Axel?"; the guys chat with Elliot, a flatbed and dump truck driver. Elliot got his start in the industry at 19, and has been in the same job for the past 8 years, driving flatbeds, and dump trucks. Though he hasn't been on the road for too long, Elliot still has managed to accrue quite a list of crazy experiences from behind the wheel. He tells us how he learned to drive from someone who didn't have their CDL, and even how he had a run away axel shaft

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78:58

BACK IT UP | 82: Texas Ice Storms

Hammer Lane Legends ·

2023/04/14

In Episode 82: Texas Ice Storms, the guys are joined by returning guest Tom from Episode 3: Plane Crashes Across The Road. In Episode 82, Tom recalls some of his experiences as a truck driver for a moving company. In his time driving across the country, Tom has seen some absurd and incredible things, like tornadoes passing over his truck to driving through the recent ice storms in Texas, and much more. So buckle up and enjoy the show, as Tom slip slides his way through this one. KEEP US FUELED:

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89:01

154: Diamond Reo Disaster Averted

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2023/04/12

In this weeks episode, "154: Diamond Reo Disaster Averted"; the guys are joined by Scott a driver for 20+ years. Scott got his start in the industry as a cement block hauler, working his way up from the factory to the cab. He worked for the cement block hauler for a little over 20 years, until he found his current job hauling milk. While working with the cement block hauling company, Scott managed to find himself in a plethora of wild scenarios, and saw many hilarious, and odd sights. Including a

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85:00

BACK IT UP | 35: Diesel in His Veins

Hammer Lane Legends ·

2023/04/07

In Episode 35: Diesel In His Veins, Tony and Brian are joined by Rob, a trucker of over 13 years. Rob was born with diesel running through his veins, following in the footsteps of his father who was also a trucker. Along with driving, Rob has worked in dispatch. He shares with us his many stories from both behind the wheel and behind the desk, including seeing a "bigfoot" and his experiences riding with his dad. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride! KEEP US FUELED:

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90:50

153: Trash Panda Express

Hammer Lane Legends ·

2023/04/05

In this week's episode, 153: Trash Panda Express; the guys are joined by returning guest Matt from episode 115: Charged at in the Dark, to share some more stories that he's gathered on the road. Matt, has 27+ years experience in the industry, 18 of which have been with his current company, Estes Express. When he joined us last time, Matt shared some great experiences, including being charged at by what he thought was some creepy creature. This time Matt shares more stories from the road, some of

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99:56

BACK IT UP | 87: Belly Fries

Hammer Lane Legends ·

2023/03/31

In Episode 87: Belly Fries, we bring back Flatbed Johnny! Flatbed Johnny originally joined Tony and Brian for legendary Episode 74: Methematics, and we had to have him back again! This time around he shares more wild stories from his life behind the wheel. Do you want to know what truckers see out on the road? We have two words for you - “belly fries." So buckle up and get ready for another ride with Flatbed Johnny! KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOOD:

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152: Bigfoot Beer Run

Hammer Lane Legends ·

2023/03/29

In this week's episode, 152: Bigfoot Beer Run; Brian and Shipper chat with Mike, a beer delivery driver around Colorado. Mike got his start about 27 years ago in vans doing deliveries. He quickly moved on to be a delivery driver for Budweiser. and shortly after Coors, and found out quickly that there is a true beer rivalry. In his first few weeks driving he found out the importance of being trained on what you use, especially when you're not trained on a 12 speed, but instead a 6 speed. In his time

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BACK IT UP | 25: Drug Dealers, Strippers, and Repos

Hammer Lane Legends ·

2023/03/24

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! KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

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100:09

151: The Midnight Thief

Hammer Lane Legends ·

2023/03/22

In this week's episode, 151: The Midnight Thief; the guys are joined in studio by Hector, another fellow Pitt-Ohio driver. Hector's experiences are vast and he shares with us some incredible stories from he time in many different fields. Before he joined Pitt-Ohio, Hector was in the Repo business, which as everyone knows can be wild! He really enjoyed his time in that industry, but eventually moved on to become a volunteer firefighter, as well as a truck driver. Hector has some awesome stories, and

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110:54

BACK IT UP | 93: Pennsylvania's D.U.M.B. | Raven Rock

Hammer Lane Legends ·

2023/03/17

In Episode 93: Pennsylvania's D.U.M.B. | Raven Rock, we talk with guest Merle, who has spent four years of his life commuting in and out of a Pennsylvanian deep underground military base known as Raven Rock. Merle was contracted in as a truck driver, and - although he didn't gain access to the secretive fifth level of Raven Rock - he had some very strange experiences in the complex, especially with a human hybrid named "Thom." After detailing his experiences inside Raven Rock, Merle describes to

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109:39

150: This Isn't Sunday Driving

Hammer Lane Legends ·

2023/03/15

In this week's episode, 150: This Isn't Sunday Driving; the guys are joined in studio by Zach, a fellow Pitt Ohio driver. When Zach was a kid, he vowed to never become a truck driver...that didn't work out too well. He started out as a dock worker, while also running a landscaping business, which he still operates to this day. He eventually worked his way from dock worker to driver, and started delivering throughout New Jersey. Zach shares with the guys his thoughts on the industry, the benefits of

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101:29

BACK IT UP | 2: Hauling Fuel In Enemy Territory

Hammer Lane Legends ·

2023/03/10

In Episode 2: Hauling Fuel in Enemy Territory, Tony and Brian are joined by Sam, who served as a civilian driver for our military in Iraq. He volunteered to put himself in harm’s way to make sure our troops had what they needed, and his willingness to serve our military left him with stories he'll be telling for years. From driving over landmines, to driving under overpasses rigged to explode, to being shot at by snipers, Sam joins Hammer Lane Legends to share his dramatic stories of hauling fuel in

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111:13

149: Firehouse to Fuel Island

Hammer Lane Legends ·

2023/03/08

In this week's episode, 149: Firehouse to Fuel Island; the guys are joined by Bob who spent 22 years as a fireman in Pennsylvania. Early on in his attempt to become a firefighter he was denied due to vision impairment issues, so he picked up a job working in auto repair. Though, it didn't take long for him to get his vision fixed and make his way into the firehouse. From the time Bob was a young boy, he wanted to be a fireman, which became the impetus for his venture into the field. After spending

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148: Straight From the Pitt | Mike Drey

Hammer Lane Legends ·

2023/02/23

In episode 148: Straight From the Pitt | Mike Drey; the guys are joined in studio a fellow Pitt Ohio driver, Mike Drey. Mike has been driving for about 28 years, almost all of which have been with Pitt. They talk about how Mike got into the industry, and what has kept him in it. This episode is full of some incredible conversation, from automated trucks, to some many interesting stories Mike has had on the road. We hope you enjoy the show! KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENCY

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BACK IT UP | 78: I Drove Off A Bridge | Call-In Show

Hammer Lane Legends ·

2023/02/18

In Episode 78: I Drove Off A Bridge | Call-In Show, Brian and Tony make their way through their voicemail box and play the call-in messages left by listeners and fellow truckers. Buckle up and listen in on some wild, funny stories from HLL callers. 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:

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147: Across The Country With Car Seats | PT. 2

Hammer Lane Legends ·

2023/02/16

In episode 147: Across The Country With Car Seats | PT. 2; the guys conclude the interview with Megan on her life as a mother and trucker. She shares many more stories from the road, and explains more about how and why she drives. 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 US YOUR STORIES: hllpodcast@protonmail.com Website: www.hammerlanelegends.com Gear:

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BACK IT UP | 44: Hammer Lane Fatality

Hammer Lane Legends ·

2023/02/11

In Episode 44: Hammer Lane Fatality, Tony and Brian are joined from the road by Chris, a long haul trucker. There's always a lot of potential to see some crazy things when you're behind the wheel, but it's especially true when you are driving a big rig. We've all had close calls on the road, whether we almost hit someone or were almost hit by someone else. In Chris's case, he was unlucky enough to have more than just a close call. Chris joins us to share his experience being involved in a fatal

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146: Across The Country With Car Seats | PT. 1

Hammer Lane Legends ·

2023/02/09

In episode 146: Across The Country With Car Seats | PT.1; The guys are joined by Megan a diesel mechanic turned long haul trucker. Megan had always enjoyed being around cars and grew up tinkering with her cars. However, it didn't take long for her to progress from working on cars to working on trucks. When she got her job as a diesel mechanic she had also been working part time at a restaurant, until she suffered a work related injury. This was all she needed to finally hit the road and drive the

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