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Hammer Lane Legends

Hammer Lane Legends

Merkel Media

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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Hammer Lane Legends - 86: Straight From The Pitt | Phil Warwick
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11/02/21 • 143 min

In Episode 86: Straight From The Pitt, we are joined by Phil Warwick. Phil is a driver from the Pitt Ohio Norristown, PA terminal, and he is also the person who trained Tony how to drive trailer years ago! Brian and Tony have a fun conversation with Phil about the state of the trucking industry today, and where it’s heading in the future with the implementation of automation. So buckle up and enjoy another ride straight from The Pitt!
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Produced by: Jack Merkel
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Hammer Lane Legends - 84: A Trucker's Bigfoot Property
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10/18/21 • 80 min

In Episode 84: A Trucker’s Bigfoot Property, we are joined by Dylin who has had creatures on his property since he was a child. The land he lived on was passed down through his family for generations, and what lived in the woods was not spoken about until there was a reason to speak of them. Dylin recalls three separate occasions in his childhood where a bigfoot made itself known, but despite three encounters, Dylin still didn’t realize that there was something unique about this property. He even says that he thought he just had a gorilla living on the land in Louisiana! It wasn’t until Dylin was an adult that he locked eyes with something, and understood what was really happening there – and then all the memories from his childhood flashed before his eyes and started making sense. Buckle up and enjoy the show!
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Hammer Lane Legends - 85: Attacked By A Pitbull

85: Attacked By A Pitbull

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10/25/21 • 81 min

In Episode 85: Attacked By A Pitbull, Brian and Tony chat with Colby, a fellow LTL driver from Texas. Colby shares his multiple entertaining experiences from the road, from interactions with a homeless person to an insane encounter with a pitbull. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!
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Hammer Lane Legends - 87: Belly Fries

87: Belly Fries

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11/08/21 • 98 min

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!
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Hammer Lane Legends - 127: FLIPPED!

127: FLIPPED!

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08/24/22 • 66 min

In episode 127: FLIPPED!; Shipper and Brian have a great conversation with Jeremy, a line haul driver. Jeremy started out running his own company as a "Hotshot Hauler", hooking up anything he could haul to his pickup truck and hitting the road. He ran in this line of work for over a year until it came to an abrupt end. From there he bounced between a few other gigs, before landing on his feet as a dockworker in an LTL company. Once he was around the big rigs, he attained his CDL, and worked his way to the line haul position he has today. All of Jeremy's experience in his different positions have helped him to get to where he is today, in one of the best industries to be a part of. He shared with us the life lessons he's learned along the way, as well as the many things he's seen on the road in that time. The guys thoroughly enjoyed this conversation, and we know you will too! So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!
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Hammer Lane Legends - 130: It's up WHERE?!

130: It's up WHERE?!

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09/15/22 • 107 min

In episode 130: It's up WHERE?!; the guys chat with Mike a long time EMT in a major city. Needless to say, this means Mike has a LOT of stories to share. He shares his back story on how he got into the job, and also how he ended up in the area he's in. Mike had so many stories he shared, and still had more! We hope you enjoy this episode!
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Hammer Lane Legends - BACK IT UP | 71: Tube Socks and Tangerines
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03/08/24 • 80 min

In Episode 71: Tube Socks and Tangerines, Tony and Brian chat with Jason from the podcast Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey. Jason shares his experience being a foster parent, how he manages his life with truck driving, and his exploits on TV. In his limited spare time, Jason learned how to blacksmith, which gave him the opportunity to be featured on The History Channel's hit show "Forged In Fire." Jason has led quite an interesting life, and he shares it with us on the show, so buckle up and enjoy the ride!
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Hammer Lane Legends - BACK IT UP | 25: Drug Dealers, Strippers, and Repos
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03/24/23 • 74 min

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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Hammer Lane Legends - 152: Bigfoot Beer Run

152: Bigfoot Beer Run

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03/29/23 • 93 min

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 driving Mike has run into some very interesting situations, including a run-in with a possible bigfoot. So many good stories shared in this one, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
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Hammer Lane Legends - BACK IT UP | 35: Diesel in His Veins
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04/07/23 • 85 min

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!
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LEAVE A VOICEMAIL: 515-585-MERK(6375)
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Website: www.hammerlanelegends.com
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YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5TWlB5Yqx8JlQr3p3bkkMg
Facebook: www.facebook.com/hammerlanelegends
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How many episodes does Hammer Lane Legends have?

Hammer Lane Legends currently has 386 episodes available.

What topics does Hammer Lane Legends cover?

The podcast is about Leisure, Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Podcasts and Automotive.

What is the most popular episode on Hammer Lane Legends?

The episode title '86: Straight From The Pitt | Phil Warwick' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Hammer Lane Legends?

The average episode length on Hammer Lane Legends is 88 minutes.

How often are episodes of Hammer Lane Legends released?

Episodes of Hammer Lane Legends are typically released every 5 days.

When was the first episode of Hammer Lane Legends?

The first episode of Hammer Lane Legends was released on Feb 23, 2020.

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