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Hammer Lane Legends

Hammer Lane Legends

By: Merkel Media
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 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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Episodes
  • Back It Up | 206: Roadside Resilience

    Back It Up | 206: Roadside Resilience
    Jul 23 2025
    In this week's episode, Brian and Brian chat with Bobby Jo who shares her wild and intense experiences on the road. She vividly paints the life of a truck driver, highlighting not only the physical dangers of her job, such as narrowly avoiding accidents and dealing with hazardous situations but also the personal challenges she faces as a woman in a male-dominated industry. Bobby Jo’s journey from a dock worker to a respected trucker showcases her resilience and adaptability, reflecting the broader challenges and peculiarities of truck driving, from dealing with unexpected roadside incidents to navigating industry biases against women.

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    Produced by: Jack Merkel
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • 260: Back In The Hammer Lane

    260: Back In The Hammer Lane
    Jul 16 2025
    In this episode of Hammer Lane Legends, hosts Brian Merkel and Brian Shipper reconnect with Zach, who shares personal updates, including health challenges and experiences on the road. The conversation flows through various themes, including humorous trucking stories, unique town names, and the challenges of technology in trucking, particularly with People Net. In this engaging conversation, Zach shares humorous and insightful anecdotes from his experiences as a truck driver, including awkward wake-up calls, navigating challenging weather conditions, and the importance of attention to detail in the job. He also opens up about his personal journey of recovery from alcohol addiction, highlighting the support he received from his company and the challenges he faced along the way. The discussion blends humor with serious topics, making it relatable and engaging for listeners.

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    Support The Show
    KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane
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    EMAIL US YOUR STORIES: hammerlanelegends@gmail.com
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    YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5TWlB5Yqx8JlQr3p3bkkMg
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    Produced by: Jason York
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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • Back It Up| 211: Road Warriors

    Back It Up| 211: Road Warriors
    Jul 9 2025
    In this week's episode, Brian and Shipper are joined by Aaron. Aaron's journey into the trucking industry began during the COVID era, marked by the challenges of training and the critical support of a good trainer. He reflects on the waning camaraderie and professionalism among truck drivers and candidly discusses the strain his career choice put on his relationship with his mother, though he has found peace with it.

    Support The Show
    KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane
    Gear: https://www.hammerlanelegends.com/gear

    Share Your Stories
    LEAVE A VOICEMAIL: 515-585-MERK(6375)
    EMAIL US YOUR STORIES: hllpodcast@protonmail.com
    Website: www.hammerlanelegends.com

    Follow The Show
    YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5TWlB5Yqx8JlQr3p3bkkMg
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/hammerlanelegends
    Facebook Fan Group: www.facebook.com/groups/hll
    Instagram Desktop: www.instagram.com/hammerlanelegends
    Instagram Mobile: @hammerlanelegends
    Twitter Desktop: www.twitter.com/HLLPodcast
    Twitter Mobile: @HLLpodcast

    Follow The Team
    Brian Merkel
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    Instagram Desktop:     www.instagram.com/brianmerkeloffical/
    Instagram Mobile: @brianmerkelofficial

    Produced by: Jack Merkel
    Follow Jack on Instagram @jack_theproducer
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    1 hr and 28 mins
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