Vendor Chronicles
Vendor Chronicles: Hustle, Truth, and a Whole Lot of WTF
Get ready for unfiltered, no-holds-barred conversations with Shane the Brain and Q the Messager, two entrepreneurs who’ve seen it all, done the grind, and lived to tell the wildest stories. From the hustle of vending to the absurdity of everyday life, they break down the struggles, successes, and straight-up bizarre moments that have shaped their perspectives.
Nothing is off-limits—entrepreneurship, life lessons, raw truths, and the kind of conversations that’ll have you laughing, thinking, and questioning reality.
Welcome to Vendor Chronicles, where the hustle never stops, the truth is stranger than fiction, and the stories are too crazy to make up. Buckle up—it’s about to get real.
Episodes
40 episodes
100% Guarantee on How to Never Be Broke Again
This episode opens with a bold question: Why do women leave once a man becomes successful? From there, Q the Messager and Shane the Brain dive deep into how the family court system is stacked against men. Shane touches on his own experience wit...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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1:10:59
The River Giveth and Taketh Away
This episode kicks off with the protests in L.A. and a roast session on folks who claim they “don’t see color” or say “I’ve got Black friends.” We unpack the great chicken wing deception—how a 10-piece order is really just 5 wings split in half...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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1:34:44
Friends, Freedom, and $50K
In this episode of Vendor Chronicles, we define the hustle vs. the grind—what happens when your results don’t match your efforts—and how discipline bridges the gap. We give props to Hunter, an 18-year-old working at Honest Coffee who’s wise bey...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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1:12:07
Mature Enough to Admit I Don’t Know Sh*t
In this raw and hilarious episode of Vendor Chronicles, Q the Messager opens up by reflecting on what it's like to grab a shaft every day—because, as he puts it, "I was born that way." He and Shane the Brain break into a soulful rendition of “J...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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1:11:45
Lean on Me: A Conversation with Q the Messager’s Dad
Season 6 kicks off with a special guest: Anthony Gillon, Q the Messager’s father, in town to celebrate Lil Q’s graduation. The father-son duo opens the episode with a soulful rendition of Bill Withers’ “Lean on Me.” Shane the Brain drops an old...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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1:00:55
Snitchin' vs. Settin' the Record Straight
In the first episode recorded on the new soundboard, Shane the Brain and Q the Messager open with a discussion on cultural appropriation, leading to a spontaneous musical moment—Shane sings his own ice cream man rendition, prompting Q to hit 'e...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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1:10:09
Who's who's?
In just 8 minutes and 12 seconds, Q the Messager unleashes a mind-bending barrage of questions:Is Quintellis Q the Messager, or did Q the Messager make Quintellis?Is AI truly intelligent if everything it knows came from humans?D...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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8:12
Taylor’sville, GA
In what is the shortest episode to date of Vendor Chronicles, Shane the Brain Knox recaps a wild car show experience he shared with his son, Daniel—complete with muscle cars and bikini-clad models.N’Zo brings Bebe’s Kids energy, Shane d...
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10:21
WHITE MAN , BLACK MAN
In this episode, Q the Messager shares a hilarious yet eye-opening moment when an old church lady, Betty Smith, scolded him on TikTok for cursing in a freestyle video. Meanwhile, Shane the Brain dives into the etymology of "fanny" and "fuck," a...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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25:01
Terminal velocity of a turd
In this episode, Q the Messenger relives a traumatic cat-related memory after diving into the origins of "there’s more than one way to skin a cat." Shane the Brain goes off on a tangent of "P" words, breaks down the terminal velocity of a turd,...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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31:40
Pretty fly for a white guy
In this episode, Q the Messenger’s daughter, Leilani, joins the conversation to school Shane the Brain on modern slang, breaking down the true meaning of "riz." Shane takes the lesson and runs with it, using "twin," "rari," and "riz" in a sente...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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48:50
Growing in front of people!
The first real snowfall of the year brings snowman carcasses to the streets, setting the tone for a conversation that’s as unpredictable as the weather. Q the Messenger and Shane the Brain Knox drop some unexpected facts about Omaha, Nebraska, ...
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1:11:15
Money for nothing and chicks for free
In this lively and unpredictable episode, Q the Messenger and Shane the Brain Knox explore the nuances between "finna" and "fixing" while finally tapping into the bottle of Woodford Reserve gifted by Dylan Russell of Sauce Daddy during his guep...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:26:18
Can we say "cracker" ? ( This could be a tense conversation )
In this episode of Vendor Chronicles, Q the Messenger and Shane the Brain Knox cover a wild range of topics, from Tina Turner insuring her legendary legs to Ike Turner’s infamous "pimp hand." Things take a serious turn as Shane shares a shockin...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:11:07
Persevere or Disappear
In this special Veterans Day episode, we honor and give thanks to all the brave men and women who have served, are serving, and will serve in the future. Q the Messenger reflects on attending a Veterans Day assembly at his daughter's school—a p...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:03:24
The New Generation
In the Season 3 premiere, Shane the Brain breaks down the world of firearms, from calibers to Dirty Harry and sagging pistols, while Q the Messenger reminisces about firing his first gun—a nickel-plated, pearl-handled .38 special. The discussio...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:07:40
Special Guest Jordan Founder of Leaves of Eden CBD
In this episode, we sit down with Jordan, the Founder of Leaves of Eden CBD, as she takes us through her journey from teaching and coaching gymnastics to building her successful CBD business with her boyfriend, Tom. Jordan shares insights into ...
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1:10:21
Special guest Ase Selah "from the streets to the canvas"
In this "guepisode" (a clever term coined by Shane the Brain Knox), we sit down with Huntsville’s renowned artist, Ase Selah, to explore his inspiring journey. Growing up on the rough streets of Connecticut, Ase found refuge in art, joining the...
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1:26:13
