Destinations From PodWheels

Destinations From PodWheels

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Destinations From PodWheels episodes

  • Legendary Trucking Radio Personality Dave Nemo to Retire from Full-Time Duties Next Year

    Broadcasting and trucking industry pioneer will spend this year saying goodbye with “Last Ride Of The Road Gang” themed parties, broadcasts, and special events. OCEAN SPRINGS, (Miss.) – March 25, 2024 – After over 50 years of keeping truck drivers entertained with music, jokes, and news, radio personality Dave Nemo is retiring from his full-time […]

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    11 min
  • Long Haul Paul Discusses Legends of the Lost Highway CD

    In this Liner Notes edition of our Destinations Series, Long Haul Paul Marhoefer goes in-depth on the making of his newest CD release, Legends of the Lost Highway. Greg Thompson from PodWheels met Long Haul Paul while he was on the road to have an extended conversation about the album and a recording career that […]

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    16 min
  • Exit Ramp: Our Walking Tour of the Chattanooga Whiskey Company

    For an Exit Ramp episode of our series, we’ll take you to Chattanooga, Tennessee, and we’ll take a walking tour of the Chattanooga Whiskey Company, a craft bourbon distillery that has been in operation for the past decade. Tim Piersant, the Founder and President of Chattanooga Whiskey, will be our guest and our tour guide. […]

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    43 min
  • Celebrating Roland Bolduc’s Grand Championship Victory

    To mark the six-month anniversary since we launched the PodWheels Powered By RadioNemo platform, we are taking an exit ramp that will roll us back to mid-August when we were onsite at the National Truck Driving & National Step Van Driving Championships. Roland Bolduc earned his second career Grand Champion title at NTDC 2022. As […]

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    32 min
  • Sharing Memories Of Our Dads
    On this Father’s Day Weekend, we’ll be taking the Exit Ramp to feature some lasting memories and impactful moments that celebrate fathers from three sons – Jimmy Mac, Long Haul Paul and Greg Thompson. This episode also has a special treat, a live recording of Long Haul Paul’s song about his Dad, entitled Good, Strong, Quiet Man.
    33 min
  • Vacations: Value of Getting Away
    How are you planning on spending your Summer? While it can be challenging to find the ideal time to take an extended breather from the road, there is real value to taking advantage of the opportunities to get away from our weekly routines within the industry to recharge our personal batteries. Jimmy Mac, the host of Dave Nemo Weekends, your Weekend 34, inspired the subject for this edition of the Exit Ramp with his shows this weekend, discussing summer vacations and the importance of making the time to find ways to enjoy our lives outside of work.
    30 min
  • Exploring The Power Of Audio
    Long Haul Paul and Jimmy Mac return for another thought-provoking ride on the Exit Ramp. Jimmy’s interview with London-based writer and director Julian Simpson on the June 4th edition of Dave Nemo Weekends serves as the primary catalyst for this week’s conversation. Long Haul Paul and Jimmy are joined by Greg Thompson from PodWheels Powered By RadioNemo for a discussion that explores the early days of the BBC and the power that audio has to paint mental pictures across various platforms, sparking our imaginations.
    27 min
  • Smokey & The Bandit Turns 45
    Jimmy Mac, the host of Dave Nemo Weekends, leads the latest edition of the Exit Ramp as we mark the 45th anniversary of the movie release for Smokey & The Bandit. Veteran professional driver and accomplished musician Long Haul Paul, who is also a contributing writer for Overdrive, is Jimmy's featured guest. Jimmy is also joined on this edition of the Exit Ramp by Greg Thompson, Executive Producer for PodWheels Powered By RadioNemo. As you’ll hear, the iconic film’s anniversary is the starting point for the conversation, which also explores Paul’s creative process for writing music. You’ll also hear a sample of Paul’s music, and the conversation also includes the group spending some time talking about the fifth anniversary of the passing of Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Gregg Allman.
    38 min
  • How JCS Delivers For Wounded Veterans
    In this edition of the Exit Ramp, you’ll hear our interview with Matt Cutler, the founder of the Joshua Chamberlain Society. JCS is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping wounded veterans and families of deceased veterans feel the support and appreciation of their community for life. Matt will be telling us more about the work of JCS and the special focus that the organization provides when it comes to assisting veterans and the families of veterans. You’ll also hear about the connection JCS feels with the trucking industry, and Matt highlights the organization’s annual Price of Freedom Gala, which will be held in St. Louis on April 30th.
    19 min
  • Merle Haggard’s Connection To Trucking
    In our debut episode of the Exit Ramp from PodWheels Powered By RadioNemo, we learn about the strong connection that Country Music legend Merle Haggard developed with professional drivers and the trucking industry. Jimmy Mac, the host of Dave Nemo Weekends, talks with Greg Thompson, the Executive Producer of PodWheels, about the brief performance that Merle Haggard and his band gave at the 1998 U.S. Xpress company picnic. You’ll hear Greg tell Jimmy the story behind how Merle was a guest at the picnic and why he and his band decided to play a five-song set for a group of stunned truck drivers and support staff.
    16 min

About Destinations From PodWheels

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This offering from PodWheels is designed to take us to interesting destinations, providing our team the opportunity to share short stories from inside and around the trucking industry.