Vendor Chronicles

Send us Fan Mail 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 'em with the Master P version. Q shares a story about meeting a narc at Porch Fest, and the duo dives into the difference between snitch...

Send us Fan Mail 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? Does it even matter who’s in office when both wings belong to the same bird—and that bird’s gonna shit on you? This episode might be short, but it hits h...

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Send us Fan Mail 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 delivers some classic dad jokes, and Q the Messager opens up about his fear of getting a vasectomy, followed by a hilarious take on what life might...

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Send us Fan Mail 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," and the conversation takes a historical turn as they discuss Dred Scott, the first Black man to go to court for his free...

Send us Fan Mail 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, and tells a bizarre tale of a body found in a water tower. Meanwhile, Q shares a hilarious story about pooping in the...

Send us Fan Mail 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 sentence—whether he gets it right is up for debate. Things heat up as Q spits a freestyle for the first...

Send us Fan Mail 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, before diving into the wild history of people riding whiskey barrels over Niagara Falls. As Vendor Chronicles continues to grow, Shane asks...

Send us Fan Mail 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 guepisode. Shane the Brain strikes again, sharing his interpretation of the acronym E.P., sparking laughter and thought. Th...

Send us Fan Mail 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 powerful moment when he realized the worth of his years of sacrifice in the Air Force through the kids' heartfelt appreciation. Sh...

Send us Fan Mail 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 shocking story about being called a cracker and having a gun pulled on him in a parking lot, leading to a deep dive into race relations...

Send us Fan Mail 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 discussion takes a musical turn with Three Dog Night’s “Joy to the World” setting the vibe. Q the Messenger shares a cautionary tale about his first...

Send us Fan Mail 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 the differences between spoken and written German, how to properly enjoy sauerkraut, and her love for soul food—especially her desire to le...

Send us Fan Mail 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 prestigious CCY art program after high school. Faced with the harsh realities of his environment, he made the life-changing deci...

Send us Fan Mail In this unpredictable and wildly entertaining episode, Q the Messenger reflects on the birth of his son, Ezra, and shares a hilarious story about drinking breast milk in Las Vegas. Shane the Brain recounts his time at a vendor event in Atlanta, raving about the best street tacos he’s ever had and diving into some unforgettable tales. The duo discusses Joe Biden potentially giving...

Send us Fan Mail "In this episode of Vendor Chronicles, the crew ventures to a cigar bar, only to find themselves in a strange encounter where the truth proved stranger than fiction. Shane the Brain dives deep into the concept of two things being true depending on time, place, and matter, offering plenty of food for thought. We give a heartfelt shoutout to our listeners grinding away at their...

Send us Fan Mail Bringin  fresh insights and lively conversation to Vendor Chronicles. Shane impresses with his use of the word ‘indelible,’ gives a shoutout to Miley Cyrus for bringing twerking to the mainstream, and recites Robert Frost’s iconic poem 'Fire and Ice.' We dive into the idea that ‘it’s all in your head,’ explore Spanish slang cuss words, reflect on ancient philosophers, an...

Send us Fan Mail "In this episode of Vendor Chronicles, Q the Messenger and Shane the Brain Knox sit down with Dylan Russell, founder and owner of Sauce Daddy. Dylan shares his journey into the sauce business, his experiences training in MMA, and a hilarious story about getting punched in the face by 'Big Roman' during sparring, which made him rethink his MMA path. We dive into the...

Send us Fan Mail "In this episode, Q the Messenger and Shane the Brain Knox dive into unforgettable stories and musical moments. We talk about a pimp named Slickback, and Shane attending a wedding with his beautiful family in a turtleneck. Q gives his rendition of Stevie Ray Vaughan’s ‘The Sky Is Crying,’ and the duo ranks their top three guitar players. Shane brings Chuck Berry to life with...