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In Episode 56: Old School Ways, Tony and Brian talk with Barry, a retired trucker, who is also the father of previous guest Ryan from Episode 34: Driving Lessons from PA Drivers. Barry began his trucking career at the age of 16 in the late 1950s, and is still driving to this day. Since he has been driving for over 60 years, he has no shortage of stories to share with us, from his time in service overseas to his experience driving for mushroom farms. If you enjoy hearing the stories about the "good old days" and laughing along with the guys, you are in the right place! Buckle up and prepare for a journey uphill, both ways, with no GPS!

In Episode 55: Truck-Mageddon, WE ARE BACK! After weeks of not being able to record in the studio due to family illnesses and snowy weather, we got back at it this week with a fun conversation between Brian and Tony. They bring everyone up to date as to what has been going on in their lives, and share stories from the HLL voicemail line, which has some great truck tales to enjoy! Buckle up and get ready to ride with us again as we get back in action.

Hey folks! Thanks for joining us at Hammer Lane Legends for another episode. Recently, we've run into some recording road blocks - between inclement weather and more recently Tony's mom and Brian's wife catching COVID-19, it's been difficult to get in to the studio for interviews. So, due to all those set backs, we are re-airing on our most popular episode to date, Sam from Episode 2: Hauling Fuel In Enemy Territory! Sam was a civilian driver, and worked closely with the military while he was overseas. From driving over landmines to dodging snipers, his stories were captivating and almost unreal! So buckle up and keep a look out for any flying debris during this special replay episode.

In Episode 53: Bringing Down the Warehouse, Tony and Brian chat with Josh, a forklift operator. Josh has had his fair share of unbelievable incidences on the job, some so extreme they'll send your adrenaline into overdrive - including an incident that saw the demise of a warehouse! So sit back, buckle up, and watch out for the forks as Josh maneuvers his way through this interview.

On Episode 52: Call-In Show, we have... you guessed it... a call-in show! The past few weeks of bad weather in Pennsylvania have prevented Tony and Brian from getting together in-studio to record new interviews, so this week as a special episode we are releasing a truckload of fun voicemails left for us by fellow drivers and listeners on our voicemail call-in line. We hope you enjoy these one-sided conversations, and feel free to leave us your own voicemail at 515-585-MERK (6375)!

In Episode 51: From Rock Bottom To Trucking, Tony and Brian chat with Zach, a brand new Class A trucker. Zach is still wet behind the ears in the trucking industry, and he shares what led him to truck driving, and how he got to where he is now. It's been a long, hard road for Zach, who hit rock bottom when he admitted he was a alcoholic. Since that point, he has turned his life around, thoroughly enjoys his job, and is grateful for all that he has! Zach talks about overcoming his addiction, and the impact it had on his life. He also tells us some great stories from a new driver's point of view, offering perspectives that are not only entertaining but also encouraging. So sit back and buckle up as Zach tries to navigate through the fog as best as he can!

In Episode 49: Crazy EMT Stories, Tony and Brian talk with Josh, a former EMT out of West Virginia. Being an EMT comes with different battles: from high pressure situations of life-and-death to mundane everyday tasks, there's no question that this job requires a lot of attention and focus. In his time as an EMT, Josh has seen several interesting and - at times - messy situations... namely, an unbelievable amount of poop! The job it isn't always so stressful, however, and Josh also shares with us some of the lighter side of his career. So buckle up and grab a shovel as Josh clears out all the poop on this one.

In Episode 47: Joyriding With the USPS, Tony and Brian are joined by Nick, a United States Postal Service worker. In his time working with the USPS, Nick has had many unorthodox experiences. He takes his job seriously, and has learned to roll with the punches in all situations. He shares his story of time traveling to San Francisco to deliver mail, only to be met with some outrageous situations! Nick also tells us about his time driving for a cement company, including the seemingly ghostly encounters he experienced on the job. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show as Nick delivers some great experiences!

In Episode 46: Yucca Man Encounter, Tony and Brian are joined by Allan, a retired Utilities Journeyman in the Marines. Allan served in Somalia and South Korea in many facets. During his time overseas, he was shot at and experienced some hostility at times. He also shares several other over-the-road experiences, including his encounter with the Yucca Man, a legendary Sasquatch-like beast! So sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride Allan takes us on.

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 accident, explaining how it happened and the effects the accident had on his career and his life. Through it all, Chris manages to keep a good outlook on driving and on life.