On this episode of Road Gang Radio, hosts Lindsey Lawler and Jimmy Mac welcome Gary Hahn, Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the National Comedy Center and the Lucy Desi Museum in Jamestown, New York.

Designated by Congress as the nation’s official cultural institution dedicated to comedy, the National Comedy Center is more than a museum—it’s a living archive celebrating comedy as a true art form. Gary takes us inside the Center’s groundbreaking interactive exhibits, its vast digital archives, and the delicate balance between honoring comedy’s history while keeping visitors laughing.

The conversation explores:

Why comedy deserves preservation alongside opera, art, and film

The National Comedy Center’s role as the country’s official comedy archive

Digitized collections from legends like George Carlin, Joan Rivers, Richard Pryor, and Johnny Carson

How personalized “sense of humor profiles” shape each visitor’s experience

The Saturday Night Live exhibits and the craft behind comedy writing

Lucy and Desi’s lasting impact on television, production, and American culture

Why comedy is both serious work and a source of joy

This thoughtful, funny, and insightful discussion highlights how laughter helps define who we are—and why preserving comedy matters for future generations.

Learn more or plan your visit:

https://comedycenter.org

On this episode of Nemo Nation, hosts Dave Nemo and Jimmy Mac welcome Madeline Crispell, Curator of the Chicago Maritime Museum, for a fascinating deep dive into Chicago’s overlooked maritime past and its lasting impact on American transportation, commerce, and culture.

Madeline explains how Chicago became one of the busiest ports in the world during the 19th century, connecting the Great Lakes, Erie Canal, Mississippi River, and Gulf of Mexico into a continent-spanning trade network. The conversation explores how waterways shaped migration, music, industry, and even modern highways that still follow ancient travel routes.

The discussion also covers powerful and lesser-known stories from the museum’s exhibits, including the tragic Eastland Disaster, World War II aircraft carriers on Lake Michigan, historic shipwrecks, and Chicago’s role in shipbuilding and maritime innovation. Madeline walks listeners through what visitors can expect when they step into the museum—from hands-on artifacts and model ships to rotating exhibits, lectures, research resources, and community programs.

Whether you’re a truck driver, history buff, researcher, or lifelong learner, this episode highlights how transportation on water and land has always been deeply connected—and why Chicago’s maritime story still matters today.

Learn more about the Chicago Maritime Museum at

https://chicagomaritimemuseum.org

On this episode of Road Gang Radio, host Dave Nemo sits down with ATHS Executive Director John Gravley and Women In Trucking President & CEO Jennifer Hedrick to discuss a groundbreaking new partnership between the American Truck Historical Society (ATHS) and Women In Trucking (WIT).

Together, they explore how this collaboration aims to uncover, preserve, and elevate the often-untold stories of women who shaped the history of trucking—from early pioneers like Luella Bates to the countless mothers, daughters, and grandmothers who kept America moving.

John and Jennifer share how their organizations plan to amplify women’s contributions through storytelling, historical preservation, and shared initiatives such as featuring WIT content in Wheels of Time magazine.

This conversation highlights why including women’s voices isn’t just overdue—it’s essential to telling the full story of the American trucking industry.

Learn more:

https://www.aths.org

https://www.womenintrucking.org

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Join Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler on Road Gang Radio as they sit down with Steve Ward, longtime paranormal researcher and expert on the Mothman legend. Steve shares his decades-long fascination with unexplained phenomena, from early UFO sightings in Michigan to the famous Mothman encounters in Point Pleasant, West Virginia in 1966.

Learn about the history behind the Silver Bridge disaster, the eyewitness accounts, and the researchers who shaped the Mothman legacy. Steve also talks about his work at the Mothman Museum, the annual Mothman Festival, and his podcast, The High Strangeness Factor. Dive into the world of "high strangeness," where paranormal events converge, and hear what might be behind one of America’s most mysterious legends.

Visit the Mothman Museum: https://www.mothmanmuseum.com/

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Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler sit down with integrative veterinarian Dr. Carol Osborne to discuss keeping pets happy and safe during the holiday season. Dr. Carol shares practical advice on managing holiday stress for pets, safe foods to share, plants to avoid, and how to handle parties, decorations, and travel with furry family members. She also explains how to identify signs of injury or anxiety, tips for pets recovering from past trauma, and how to maintain routines during the holidays. Dr. Carol highlights the importance of creating safe spaces, using natural remedies, and celebrating pets responsibly.

Learn more about Dr. Carol Osborne: http://www.chagrinfallspetclinic.com/

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Join Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler on Road Gang Radio as they chat with rising Texas country singer-songwriter Elle Townley. Elle shares the story behind her new holiday single, “Perfect Christmas,” co-written with Steven McClintock, and talks about the inspiration to bring hope and joy during the holidays. She also teases her upcoming music video, premiering on November 21, and reflects on her journey as a Young Artist of the Year finalist for the 2025 Texas Country Music Association Awards. Elle discusses her past hits, including “Taking Off My Halo,” and what it’s like blending retro country style with modern storytelling.

Learn more about Elle Townley: https://elletownley.com/

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Jimmy Mac talks with Courtney George, Director of Transportation and Industry Relations for Wreaths Across America. They discuss how the organization coordinates the annual tribute to veterans, the logistics of transporting and placing wreaths across the country, and ways drivers and the public can get involved in honoring those who served.

Find out how you can participate in this nationwide effort, learn about the history of Wreaths Across America, and hear inspiring stories from volunteers and veterans.

Learn more at https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org

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Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler sit down with author and culture writer Erin Carlson for a fun look at classic and modern holiday movies. Erin shares why films like The Family Stone, Home Alone, and A Christmas Story stay popular year after year. She also highlights new and recent releases streaming this season, including Hot Frosty, A Merry Little Ex Mas, and Lindsay Lohan's Falling for Christmas.

Erin explains what makes holiday movies feel comforting, how tradition shapes what you rewatch, and why audiences connect so strongly with stories built around family, humor, and seasonal chaos.

Learn more about Erin at https://erincarlson.substack.com

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Join Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler on Road Gang Radio as they talk with Johanna Laurent, author and founder of Positive Phrases. Johanna shares how simple words and short phrases, like “Everything is perfect,” can serve as a quick mental reset and practical tool for emotional wellness.

Discover how her pocket-sized book, Everything Is Perfect, helps readers reframe stress into steadiness, worry into gratitude, and darkness into light—perfect for staying grounded during the season ahead. Johanna also discusses building a national movement around positivity, her work with over 47,000 followers on TikTok, and how small daily rituals can transform mindset and life.

Learn more at PositivePhrases.com

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Neal E. Fischer joins Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler for a fun conversation about the movies that define the holiday season. Neal is the author of the Christmas Movie Ultimate Trivia Book, and he brings his knowledge of films like Die Hard, It’s a Wonderful Life, Home Alone, ELF, The Santa Clause, and more.

He talks about how these films were made, why certain scenes became unforgettable, and the behind the scenes details that surprise most fans. He shares how he built the trivia book, what makes a holiday movie stand out, and why some films grow bigger every year.

Neal also gives his take on listeners’ favorite titles. He explains how holiday movies shape pop culture, and why people return to the same films year after year.

Learn more about Neal at https://www.nealefischer.com

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