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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In Episode 121: Cruising Through a Sandstorm, Brian and Shipper have a great time talking with Johnson and Jamie, husband-and-wife team drivers. In their time driving together they have had some unbelievable events happen to them. From tornadoes to sandstorms, to bombs exploding, they've been through so much together. Buckle up and get ready to cruise through a new episode!
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Episode • 17 May 2024 • 1h, 34m and 37s
In this week's episode, Brian and Brian are joined by Mikki a former truck driver turned accountant. Mikki shares harrowing near-misses and eerie encounters to the humbling challenges of life behind the wheel, each story unveils the raw and often humorous realities of the trucking lifestyle. She tells us about the adrenaline of dodging reckless drivers, the oddity of hitting an owl, and the grit required to train newcomers. Mikki adds her own anecdotes of rude encounters, driving through blizzards, and bizarre run-ins with rats. This episode is a blend of laughter, danger, and wisdom, offering a unique glimpse into...
Episode • 15 May 2024 • 1h, 25m and 42s
In Episode 110: Metaverse Drone Trucks, Tony and Brian are joined by Daryl, a fellow Pitt Ohio Truck driver. In typical fashion when we have a guest from Pitt Ohio, it gets interesting, and this show is no exception. The guys discuss a plethora of topics, and get besides themselves in laughter! This episode also marks Tony's last one as a mainstay host alongside Brian, as he embarks on a journey to pursue other endeavors with Merkel Media. Buckle up for a new era in the Hammer Lane with Brian and... Brian!
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Episode • 10 May 2024 • 2h, 29m and 41s
In this week's special Mother's Day episode, Brian and Patrick Swayze chat with Karen, a seasoned school bus maestro with a decade of steering stories under her belt. Diving into her unexpected love affair with the bus driver's seat, Karen recounts her adventurous shift from trucking to chauffeuring party-goers. Amidst hearty laughs over quirky mishaps, she sheds light on the roadblocks women face in this male-dominated field, from sparse facilities to enduring stereotypes. They also swap tales of motoring through snow, their shared passion for quirky cars like the PT Cruiser, and the challenges of teaching the next generation to...
Episode • 8 May 2024 • 1h, 13m and 47s
In Episode 99: Straight From The Pitt | Jake, Brian and Tony are joined in-studio by Jake, Tony's former co-worker. Jake talks all about his time working at Pitt-Ohio, including how he worked his way from a dock worker into being a licensed driver. Truck driving seems to run through his veins, as both Jake's dad and grandfather were truckers too. The guys also chatted about their thoughts on what it's like delivering to customers, how weather can effect the job, and if automation could ever actually replace the whole industry. So buckle up and get ready for another trip to the...
Episode • 3 May 2024 • 1h, 37m and 12s
In this week's episode, Brian and Brian are joined by Kyle to finish up the multitude of stories he has. He recounts his epic drive across Canada and his family's historical ties to the Alcan Highway. They swap tales of Canadian bacon, Oregon coast road trips, and quirky trucking escapades, including navigating border bureaucracies and military bases. The trio also debate trucking regulations and voting ID laws, weaving in humor and personal anecdotes throughout the engaging discussion.
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Episode • 1 May 2024 • 56m and 37s
In Episode 32: I Almost Died, guest Ken, a driver for many years, joins the show to talk about his travels all over the United States. As would be the case with traveling across the country, he has seen some incredible, intense, and unimaginable sights. He recounts a time he was involved in a near-fatal accident, road oddities including an exploding meteor, and even his opportunity to purchase some "commercial love." Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride!
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Episode • 26 April 2024 • 1h, 24m and 48s
In this week's episode, the guys are joined by a returning guest Kyle, from episode
204: Giant Load Chaos, to share several stories from his trucking experiences. He talks about almost hitting a herd of caribou and the misunderstanding that led to his company thinking he had rolled over. He also discusses the challenges of driving in snowy conditions and encountering avalanches. Kyle also mentions his appearance on the show 'Highway Through Hell.' The guys then share various stories from their trucking careers, including encounters with aggressive drivers, encounters with lot lizards, navigating challenging routes, and dealing with extreme w...
Episode • 24 April 2024 • 1h, 5m and 40s
In episode 140: Who Wants to Drive In Snow?!; Brian and Shipper are joined, in studio, by returning guest, Daryl from episode 110! This show was BY FAR the longest episode we have ever recorded. So long, in fact, that we ended up splitting this show into two parts, that of which will air next week. This was a wild one with topics ranging from "why anyone would want to live in cold climates" to electric vehicles, and the like. As was the case last time Daryl was on, this episode is a banger. He has a lot to share, and we...
Episode • 19 April 2024 • 2h, 41m and 12s
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 wo...
Episode • 17 April 2024 • 1h, 9m and 20s
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