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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 that morality is relative and how the Overton Window shapes much of our social structure, then Q the Messenger shares advice for a gay guy and Shane the Brain offers his take on surviving a colonoscopy. The give and take about government waste and out of control entitlement programs will have you wondering just where the V.C. characters really stand, but Q the Messenger provides some illumination with his always profound words of wisdom. Get ready to think outside the box!

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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 ideas and possible solutions are considered, but Cinthia keeps the conversation moving as she questions whether Shane the Brain and Q the Messenger are in fact fictional characters. Don't miss this thought provoking episode! 

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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 your spine...

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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 that false disunity is a tool used by corporations as a distraction from more important matters. Q the Messenger brings practical advice about separating one's not from one's mugger role, and both agree that to truly change the world give a crackhead $5.

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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 its a school yard fight or a young punk pulling a gun, fatherhood and even the age old question "does no really mean no?", the conversation thouroughly explores the responsibility of being a man. Straighten your spine and open your mind!!

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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 side path about the difference between a holler and a cut. Laughter ensues ss they talk about stories from the road, and reminiscence on stories previously told on vendor chronicle's podcast.  When it's time for words of wisdom, Q the Messenger quotes a Langston Hughes poem, then breaks it down so succinctly yet so powerfully you might just find yourself getting chills. Vendor Chronicles: let's gooooo!!!

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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, something will spark your interest. Shane tells a crazy story from the past week, and finally admits publicly for the first time to having had a stalker for almost 20 years. They wrap it up with a rumination of the joys and responsibilities of fatherhood, which segues perfectly into Q's profound words of wisdom. Check it out!!

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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 transition naturally to the benefits of separate marital bathrooms and the ideal master sweet layout, but he mood turns more serious as Shane and Q debate the rights of the homeless. A thoughful discussion ensues and That 86 Kid Studio is consumed with an examination of individual rights vs collective rights which culminates with Q asking the age old question "From whom do we seek redress?" Through flatulence to fellatio and onto bathrooms and brothels, this episode will keep you laughing non-stop!

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Join Shane and Q as they begin this hilarious episode of vender Chronicles with another famous singalong! After exploring new words to add to their vocabulary they take turns telling the tale of recent trips out of town. The conversation gets deep as it turns to an examination of self-defense vs defending one's property. As they grapple with the morality of war, addiction vs disease and rich vs  poor Q sums it up with the truism: It's all nuance!

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The newest episode of vendor Chronicles has Shane and Q introducing podcast listener and brother-in-law Joel Ostrander. The conversation focuses on golf at first, goes into pro wrestling with the obligatory mention of midget wrestling and culminates with the timeless classic: dwarf tossing! The subject having been dutifully considered the trio moves on to safer subjects like the Harvey Weinstein situation. They discuss everything from the growth patterns of young men, the current and future state of the economy and raising children in a digital world. Q extends the traditional invitation for our guest to close with words of wisdom and Joel delivers with aplomb! Spend an hour of your time listening to this episode of vendor chronicles you won't be sorry!!

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