Vendor Chronicles
Vendor Chronicles: You Won’t Believe What We’ve Seen…
What happens when two entrepreneurs stop filtering themselves?
You get Shane the Brain and Q the Messenger—raw, uncut, and unapologetically real.
This isn’t your polished, scripted podcast.
This is the hustle for real.
From wild vendor stories to life lessons they had to learn the hard way, nothing is off-limits—money, relationships, failures, success, and the moments that make you say, “ain’t no way that just happened.”
Some stories will make you laugh.
Some will make you think.
Some might even piss you off.
But one thing’s guaranteed… you won’t forget it.
Welcome to Vendor Chronicles—
where the truth is stranger than fiction,
the hustle don’t stop,
and every episode hits different.
Tap in… if you can handle it.
Episodes
76 episodes
"Vulcanization and the taste of hose water", or "One man and a long bed"
This week Q the Messenger and Shane the Brain enjoy a conversation with D.J. and the chemistry is obvious from the beginning and just gets funnier. From street confrontations, ghosts, Tiger Woods and psychedelics you're sure to get a laugh some...
The hood of the car!
This installmen is just what you ezpect feom Vendor Chronicles: good friends and good conversation with a few laughs and maybe even some words of wisdom. Enjoy!
Peace in the Valley
This episode starts with a plane crash: need we say more? Tonight's dialog is all about finding peace in it's many forms. Self reliance, poetry, automotive repair and relationships are some of the topics bandied back and forth, with...
Special guest Ursula!!
Vendor Chronicles is back after a short hiatus! Join Q the Messenger and Shane the Brain as they welcome a new friend, Ursula the Loctician! The conversation gets "Real Deep Real Fast" as this opinionated trio has the conversations few ar...
Were all NAKED now!!
Metaphorically at least! Shane the Brain and Q the Messenger sit down for an honest, reflective dialog. If it sounds like two friends shooting the shit over a drink, well, that's about right! Mix your favorite, sit somewhere quiet and join the ...
Dr Denise Mose
This very special episode finds Shane the Brain and Q the Messenger deep in conversation with Dr. Denise Mose, a Huntsville native and woman of many talents. Educator, author and celebrity correspondent are just a few of the many hats she wears...
The Tangential Triumvirate!
Back to the studio in the first ever second appearance of a guest, the man, the legend, the Sauce Daddy himself, Dyllan Russell! This conversation is never dull; from Montel Jordan through immigration reform, currency manipulation and conspirac...
Uncle Pam Punches a Crackhead
Buckle up as we welcome Nick the UPS guy to our underground lair! A long time friend of the show Nick Moore stopped by and regaled us with stories about "Uncle Pam" and much more. We talk music, cars, pranks and old stories, mixed with serious ...
Vendor Chronicles makes a friend
Introducing Charlie Miles! A young artist from ATL finds himself on a mission of kindness in Huntsville Al. One Tuesday evening our young hero finds himself downtown in the iconic Voodoo Lounge when who walks in but Q The Messenger! Fresh from ...
Time to move on
Out with the old, in with the new! Q the Messenger and Shane the Brain are ready to go, from Florida adventures to birthday steaks to the true meaning (or lack thereof) of christmas, the energy is all about looking forward. Catch up and let's g...
Don't leave money on the table!
Sit back and relax with your favorite beverage as we talk about Q the Messenger's Florida adventures; from seeing bigfoot, drunk guys on the street and Q the Messenge missing with a cop. Again. Whether it's birthday steaks, reminiscing on last ...
You could be 500 pounds and nekkid!
In this end of the year introspective, Shane the Brain and Q the Messenger engage in a discussion of current cultural trends, adding their unique perspective to topics like responsibility, bullying, therians, cocaine and outdated skills. This l...
My bullshit has matured
This episode was recorded just before Christmas, but it will be worth the wait because the conversation goes more places than Santa Claus buying mushrooms!! Sit back, relax, and get ready to laugh as Shane the Brain and Q the Messenger follow e...
Special Guest Brian Roadruck
Check out this hilarious episode as Shane the Brain and Q the Messenger sit own with the founder of Seriously Simple Soap, the one and only Brian Roadruck! Words don't do this show justice, just listen!
A lobotomy for your junk
This one starts out dark - talking about famous people who did heinous things, but we worked through some character building advice and soon we're laughing about kids, vasectomies, and life's ironies. From crazy religious practices, raw dogging...
If the baby is ugly, the baby is ugly!
We were all over the place this week! We started talking about what it means to be a true friend, how to identify and deal with disrespect, and how to handle rudeness. The thoughtful theme persisted as we talked about gender roles, anticipate t...
Life's been good to me so far!
Buckle up dear listeners as this episode starts with a potentially controversial examination of all things Christmas. Q the Messenger decries the corporate exploitation of a made up holiday, and of course Shane the Brain ties the fantastical im...
Swallow the Roach
After a light-hearted introduction and a rehash of the ongoing good vs bad cop debate, Shane the Brain and Q the Messenger move in a decidedly philosophical direction. Questions about the afterlife lead to considering the Shakespearean idea tha...
How do we fix this??
This very special episode features returning guest Cinthia Darden, the lovely wife of Q the Messenger. The action starts early with a lively discussion about the current state of the American economy. The debate goes back and forth as different...
This is a Man's World...
In this poignant episode Shane the Brain and Q the Messenger go deeper than ever before about the joy, pain and responsibility of being a man. This raw conversation will leave you with more questions than answers. Open your mind and straighten ...
Give a crackhead $5.
This episode goes from big picture politics all the way to front porch advice. Q the Messenger gets going on government conspiracies, contending our government has actually devolved into a corporatocracy. A common thread emerges as both agree t...
Fathers be good to your daughters
This episode is marinated in the experience of middle aged men! Q the Messenger talks about the self restraint required to fill a management role in today's corporate world, inadvertently setting the tone for the entire episode. Whether i...
Shane the Brain and Q the Messenger are fictional characters!
This is one for the ages! Right off the tee Shane the Brain launches sage relationship advice, then transitions into the advice given to him by older generations. They discuss the various craft shows and festivals that they attend, then take a ...
Tha Stalker
Listen in as Shane and Q talk about the challenges of daily life: from car trouble to business hustle and the everyday choices we make. Whether it's the guys' favorite charity, the etymology of common words and phrases or secret societies, some...
Rumors spreadin' 'round that Texas town...
Gas up for another explosive episode of vendor Chronicles! Q and Shane start right off with fart stories: whether it's the classic Dutch oven, or the inevitable ventilation needs when sleeping in a van, don't miss this hilarious banter. They tr...