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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 freedom. Q recounts a conversation with a Birmingham janitor about "the white man keeping us down," leading to a raw and unfiltered discussion on race relations, sundown towns, and systemic racism in America.

Both Q and Shane agree that racism needs to be talked about more, with Q suggesting that an open apology from America could be a starting point for healing. Shane also highlights Daryl Davis’ powerful approach to confronting racism and recommends his interview with Joe Rogan. Thought-provoking, necessary, and at times hilarious, this episode doesn’t shy away from the tough conversations—tune in and join the discussion.

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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 woods, and Shane recalls a drunken night in Chattanooga that ended with him peeing off a liquor store built into a mountainside.

This one’s messy—literally and figuratively. Don't miss it!

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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 time on the podcast, proving he’s got bars, while Shane delivers his own performance—a rendition of Word Up by Cameo. The duo also dives into a thought-provoking question: if they had to spend a year on an island, what five records would they take with them?

Since this episode was recorded on MLK Day, Q closes it out by reading the last half of Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic I Have a Dream speech. And at just 48 minutes and 50 seconds, this might be the shortest episode in the Vendor Chronicles catalog—but it still packs a punch!

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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 Q a deep question—"What does mental health mean to you?"—leading to a raw and personal discussion. Q also breaks down the concept of dollar hacking, while Shane flexes his vocabulary, effortlessly using "polarizing," "provocative," and "proclivity" in a sentence.

From thought-provoking insights to outright absurdity, this episode is the perfect way to kick off Season 4

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