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
96 episodes
Ditch Defecation
Join Shane the Brain and Q the Messenger as they regale you with stories of the humor and trevails of vendor life! From the pros and cons of prescription drugs to the struggles of short term van life, this show starts out swinging and keeps pum...
We don't always agree...
No fluff in this episode! Q the Messenger is in rare form this evening, dropping bombs before he even gets to words of wisdom! Shane the Brain and Q the Messenger spend the first part of the podcast talking about their youngest children imand t...
There are a lot of stupid old people!
This episode gets right to it, as Shane the Brain and Q the Messenger discuss the Lindsey Clancy case and how it affects society as a whole. Next up: Florida woman not charged in parking lot shooting! Stand your ground or unhinged killing, the ...
Dolly
This episode starts innocently enough, but builds to a strong crescendo. Q the Messenger and Kevin the Bossman Richardson find out about Dolly Parton's passing live, and the group gives a heartfelt shout out. The economy is up next, and from th...
Spike Lee should remake Blazing Saddles
This eposode goes like a bottle rocket with the stick broken off: as soon as you think you know where it's going it changes direction. Chicken vs Beef leads to slow cooked beans, which leads to the possibility of igniting methane straight from ...
Gimme Three Steps
If you're not laughing by the end of this show we'll give you your money back! Shane the Brain and Q the Messenger are at it again, arguing about mundane subjects like Cybertruck vs F150 and the ethics of the self checkout lane. It gets a littl...
Special guest Tyler Hastie!
Join Q the Messenger and Shane the Brain as they sit down with first time guest and long time friend Tyler Hastie! As you've come to expect from Vendor Chronicles the conversations are deep and the laughs are plentiful. LET'S GOOOO!!
Get the Flock outa here!
If poignant talk is a Vendor Chronicles trademark, this episode is collecting royalties! From Joe Rogan in the White House, JD Vance in bed with big business and a nod to a certain blue dress with a bit of Bill Clinton on it we cover more polit...
Infinite thought variations part two
Here it is folks, the infamous PART TWO!! Q the Messenger gives a rare "peek behind the curtain" as the man behind the legend makes a brief appearance to set the record straight. But don't let the soft start fool you: Q the Messenger quic...
Infinite thought variations
This thoughtful episode is full of controversial conversations, exceptional exchanges and deep discussion, with a twist at the end. Don't miss this ground breaking episode, Let's Gooooo!!
Playa Haters Ball!
This time around the Vendor Chronicles team has one goal: to make you think from a different perspective. First, Q the Messenger wins an argument about pick up lines with the truism that everyone wants to laugh. Shane the Brain explains the dif...
Apply some hard work to that easy!!
Come along for the ride as Q the Messenger and Shane the Brain discuss topics like the brutality of Christopher Columbus, the origins of the universe and Charlie Sheen's drug use. Shane the Brain points out curse words in famous songs, Q the Me...
Don't twerk on me
The Binary Brethren are at it again!! Shane the Brain starts the insanity by claiming that twerking isn't dancing, but admits to liking Miley Cyrus' music. Q the Messenger takes a solid stance against war, and a solid stance for voter ID. After...
You can't say Bullshit to a judge!
From Seinfeld lines to alien visitations, the stage is set for another amazing episode of Vendor Chronicles! Shane the Brain's son graces the show with its first ever call in, which sparks a conversation about family standards and leads Shane t...
The beast with two backs is in the playland!
Straighten your spine and open your mind because this trip will give you more twists than a crackhead loctition!! First Q the Messenger claims money solves all problems, Shane the Brain counters and all hell breaks loose from there! From sports...
The Zima code
Brace yourself for this one! Shane the Brain and Q the Messenger debate so many different topics that you're bound to find one that pisses you off! Whether it's where to take a first date, who gets the inheritance, exercise and physical fitness...
The citizens of Vendor Chronicles are in for a hell of an episode!
This episode lives up to its name! Q the Messenger jumps right onto the dance floor with a human centipede reference, the story about how "I almost turned into a N-word today" and then stating emphatically "Im the darkest white man you know"!!!...
You have to wade through the color to get to the character.
This episode is packed so tight you'll have to hold your breath to get through it! From Willie Nelson to Ralphie May or Single Barrel Jack to the problem with "Boomers", you'll laugh till it hurts. Need an economics lesson? Take notes as Shane ...
Shoot your shot!
This episode focuses on... well, just rambling! Listen in as Q the Messenger and Shane the Brain go from the Beastie Boys to mulligans, and take more than one side street to get there. Steel yourself for a classic Shane the Brain rant knowing t...
"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 ...