Best Machinery Matters Podcasts (2026)

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S1E34 - Phoesis.....What did you just call me? 1:00:09

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After weeks of radio silence and cryptic outlaw posts, Tony breaks format completely. This isn't your usual Channel 19 Experience. The sun split. Two worlds collided. Everything changed. Featured: Norris Beren on second chances, courage, and why first movers win. The Money Line: "I found my whistle again, villains. Turns out I couldn't whistle whil…

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S1E33 - You Can’t Whistle When You’re Smiling... or Crying 1:42:24

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🎙️ Episode 33: You Can’t Whistle When You’re Smiling... or Crying This week, Tony breaks format for one of the most powerful episodes yet — blending philosophy, trucking, and rebellion through the music of The White Buffalo. From “I Got You” to “The Whistler,” he explores what it means to keep whistling when the world wants you smiling or crying to…

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S1E32 – Gear-Jamming Across the Pond: My UK Ride-Along and the Covenants We’ve Lost 1:08:59

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From Villa Park to Lincoln Cathedral, from Ironbridge to Runnymede, Tony crosses the pond for a ride-along with UK lorry driver Matt Rayner—and discovers that what keeps trucks (and relationships) rolling isn’t contracts, it’s covenant. This episode blends 800 years of history with the rhythms of modern trucking: how the Magna Carta, the Charter of…

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𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟯𝟭: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗦 — 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝟮+𝟮 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝘁 𝗧𝗼 49:51

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From Birmingham, England — 3,500 miles from American trucking — Tony breaks down the word that explains so much industry nonsense: externalities. Costs they create but you pay. While recovering from shoulder surgery that would’ve been ~$30K in the U.S. (and £500 in the UK), Tony lays out how trucking’s “bad math” hides the real costs on drivers. Us…

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Morton Buildings Repairs & Renovations Revisit 1:01:00

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Machinery Pete welcomes back guest Jeremiah Fairbanks, General Mgr. of Morton Buildings Repairs & Renovations Division. Tremendous growth in this unique Division of Morton Buildings, a storied company with roots to rural fencing 122 Years ago in 1903. Machinery Pete even suggests a unique Christmas gift idea for farms that have everything…

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Episode 30: Things I Can’t Find – The Machinery Beneath 2:23:34

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🎙️ Episode 30: Things I Can’t Find – The Machinery Beneath Interview with Will Cook This week Tony sits down for a two-hour deep dive with Will Cook — 🚛 35-year driver, 🏆 ATA Million Mile Award winner, and 📚 author of The Driver Shortage and The Machine Behind the Wheel. Together they peel back the layers of the so-called “driver shortage,” exposin…

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S1E29 — Running Water Instead of Rain 1:57:49

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🎧 S1E29 — Running Water Instead of Rain Down in the gulley where moonshiners survive when legitimate work won't pay. The Driver Shortage Series continues with TJ Graff (Star Behaviors) discussing behavioral assessments. Are they rain or just a better-designed spigot? Plus Charlie Kirk's murder, AI misinformation, and why drivers sell their souls fo…

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S1E28 — Trucking’s Perfect Lie: 2+2=5 1:16:56

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We take the red pill on trucking’s “driver shortage” narrative. Tony goes underground with Dostoevsky and Orwell to ask why drivers accept equations that don’t add up—why 2+2 can feel like 5 in this industry. From bankruptcy to Key West to accounting classes in Minnesota, this is a story about cages we call freedom, laments we call songs, and the s…

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S1E27 – Dogs, Demons & the Driver Shortage Series Preview 34:47

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This week on the Channel 19 Experience, we’re loading up with dogs, demons, and the start of something big: the Driver Shortage Series. 🐾 Bulletin Board – Connections matter. From LinkedIn shout-outs to the quirks of cab-riding pets, we talk about what really keeps us grounded. 🚛 Pre-Trip – Are we really facing a “driver shortage”? Or is that just …

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S1E26 – The Best of Weeks, The Worst of Weeks 40:37

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This week lives up to its title: one minute I’m down bad from truck stop food poisoning, the next I’m fielding a life-changing job offer. From the gut-punch of sickness to a reflective Money Line about growth, forgiveness, and trucking wisdom — this episode walks the tightrope between the worst kind of week… and the best kind of change. 📍 Timestamp…

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S1E25 – CB Chatter, Brisket Smoke & My Co-Pilot Kawanna on the Mic 1:01:47

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From freight market headwinds to the scent of slow-smoked brisket in the backyard, Episode 25 delivers a full plate. We kick things off with a profit calculator comparison, dig into English Language Provision enforcement, and look at a rail merger that could shake up lanes. Then we ease into a Money Line that connects patience, timing, and Kawanna’…

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Machinery Pete Mid Summer ’25 Used Market Update + Jack Lyon Heavy Equipment Market Update 26:27

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Machinery Pete highlights the latest data trends on used farm equipment values through the month of July ’25, referencing a number of high interest auctions around the country. Pete also highlights an upcoming farm auction August 11, 2025 in Bronson, IA featuring the most extensive line of Versatile Tractors he’s seen on a farm sale. Pete also brin…

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S1E24 - Buckle Up Buttercup: Math, Mayhem & the Bayou - Also Interview with Barry Trahan 1:25:05

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Featuring: Barry Trahan, Load Calculator Breakdown, Autonomous Freight, and Hard Lessons from Recent Carrier Closures In this jam-packed episode of the Channel 19 Experience, we hit the brakes and check the books. From three big-name carrier shutdowns to a forgotten Stephen King flick that feels eerily relevant — this week, we’re talking about the …

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S1E23 – More Than a Driver: Owning the Load, the Moment, and the Customer | Deb LaBree Interview 1:22:35

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In this episode of the Channel 19 Experience, we’re cranking up the spotlight on something every trucker has—but not everyone uses to full power: professionalism. We kick things off with a challenge from business thinker Dale Dauten: “What ELSE could we do?” That question rolls straight into a powerful LinkedIn post by Landstar agent Elissa Wallace…

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S1E22 Breaker One-Nine: Ground Shaker’s Legacy and the Changing Meaning of Independence 44:46

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In the Bulletin Board segment, we uncover a legacy that stretches across generations—a Facebook post from Nick Clendaniel led us to a CB card collection, a long-lost documentary, and a family whose handles were as legendary as their road stories. Ground Shaker. Tear Drop. Pepsi Girl. Dream Weaver. This is CB radio culture at its finest. In the Pre-…

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S1E21 – Straighten Up and Roll On: Parking Lot Etiquette, Walcott Jamboree & Road-Tested Truths 1:12:58

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Welcome back to the Channel 19 Experience Trucker Podcast! This week, we're double-clutching through trucker culture, road wisdom, and real-world experience. 🛑 First up, we lay down the law on Parking Lot Etiquette—the do’s, don’ts, and downright disgusting. If you’re backing in with your high beams on or leaving your lunch wrappers in the lot, thi…

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S1E20 The Freight Fight — Independence, Integrity, and Idiocy 1:15:28

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This week on the Channel 19 Experience, we’re blowing the smoke off the stack and diving straight into a red, white, and blue mess of headlines and hard truths. It’s Independence Day weekend, and we’re talking freedom with responsibility—starting with a whiny UK article about American trucking policy that didn’t even make it out of first gear. We b…

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S1E19 The Breaking Point and the Diesel Prophet — A Freight Storm Forecast 1:31:24

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Breaker 1-9, buckle up. We’re rolling through freight storms and economic truth bombs in this one. In Episode 19 of the Channel 19 Experience Trucker Podcast, we kick things off with stories that cut deep—like Pat Hill’s tribute to truckers and their wives, shared by Koolhand Danny C. Hall. Then we head down under to Australia with Brendon Ryan’s l…

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S1E18 Trucker Poetry, Three Arm Trucking and Danger Dave Returns 1:41:06

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S1E18 Trucker Poetry, Three Arm Trucking and Danger Dave Returns In this exciting episode, Tony delivers a wealth of trucking stories and industry insights. This week, we have a special poem reading of a poem written by Sherae Moore, founder and president of the SHE Trucking Foundation. Tony shares his own rollercoaster trucking journey, with a fun…

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S1E17 Finding Trucking Friends, Per Diem and 2 interviews - Eric Verdiguel and Mike Ritzema 2:27:21

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S1E17 Finding Trucking Friends, Per Diem and 2 interviews - Eric Verdiguel and Mike Ritzema In this episode of the Channel 19 Experience Trucker Podcast, host Tony celebrates Father's Day and shares heartfelt messages for all types of fathers. The show covers a range of topics including safety tips for the summer driving season, a bulletin board di…

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S1E16 Where to put my tandems, First Etiquette Quiz and a Trip Back Home - Interview with Verlen Larsen 1:43:12

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S1E16 Where to put my tandems, First Etiquette Quiz and a Trip Back Home - Interview with Verlen Larsen In this episode we debut the Bulletin Board, this weeks is about Where to put my tandems. We also debut the first Etiquette Quiz starting with the Fuel Island Etiquette Quiz. Before we get into the interview Tony talks a little about his trip bac…

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June Auction Talk 31:28

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Machinery Pete spotlights pair of upcoming farm auctions, June 21 in Lime Springs, IA and June 26 in Merrill, IA featuring extremely nice low hour equipment line ups. Pete also recalls June Auction memories of one of the most memorable sales he's ever covered, a June 28, 2014 collector auction in Bedford, IA featuring amazing vintage Allis Chalmers…

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S1E15 The Open Road: Memorial Day Reflections and Trucking Legacy 36:33

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In this Memorial Day episode of the Channel 19 Experience Trucker Podcast, host Tony covers a range of topics vital to the trucking community. From the latest enforcement of English language requirements for CDL drivers, updates on the Aurora self-driving trucks pilot program, to Warner Enterprises’ decision to cut their 401k match, Tony touches on…

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S1E14 Personal Conveyance, 1984 and Truck Parking - Interview with UK Lorry Driver Matt 2:12:02

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Welcome to Episode 14 of the Channel 19 Experience Trucker Podcast. We kick off with an in-depth discussion on personal conveyance and the regulatory challenges stemming from ELD mandates. Tony shares insights from his career and the complexities involved in balancing truckers’ realities and regulatory demands. Additionally, Tony introduces a new s…

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S1E13 UK Truckstop Tour, Double D and 3M Roundtable - Interview with Mike Barbour from Trucker's Wealth 2:23:36

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In this special Mother's Day episode of the Channel 19 Experience Trucker Podcast, host Tony celebrates the amazing mothers in the trucking industry. The episode features discussions on various trucking challenges including mental health awareness for May, fuel island etiquette, and an exploration of trucking in the UK. Special guests include Dange…

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S1E12 Where Our Heroes Are Villains 55:59

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On episode 12 Tony returns from Birmingham, England, sharing his enriching experience at the UK Commercial Vehicle Show. Tony delves into current hot topics like global tariffs, 'speak English' enforcement with Trump's order, and even ties in his newfound passion for Aston Villa football to the trucking world. This episode offers a international lo…

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S1E11 Bald Tires and UK Invasion - Interviews with Mike Ritzema and Moira Elliott 2:02:46

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Recorded from Birmingham, England, this episode features two interviews: Mike Ritzema from Superior Trucking Payroll Service discussing 1099 classifications, and Moira Elliott sharing her 30-year journey in trucking. We'll also talk CVSA Roadcheck coming up in a couple of weeks and some interesting trucking research work ATRI has planned for this y…

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Girard Auction - Leaders in Farm Toy/Pedal Tractor Auctions 41:33

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Machinery Pete conversation with Ken Girard with Girard Auction & Land Brokers of Wakonda, SD about how he has built the auction company his late father Marv Girard started 55 Years ago in 1970 into a worldwide leading auction firm for Farm Toys, Pedal Tractors and Farm Memorabilia. Pete and Ken highlight the upcoming Jay Eudy Collector Estate Auct…

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S1E10 Shot Heard Round the World, Lorries and U-Bolts - Interview with Raheem Grant 1:32:24

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In the 10th episode of the Channel 19 Experience Trucker Podcast, host Tony celebrates reaching double-digit episodes alongside his birthday and Easter weekend. Tony provides updates on trucking economic conditions, discusses the Chris Barber Freedom Convoy case, and reviews recent trucking legislation in Arkansas. Tony hints at future episodes bro…

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S1E9 Death Valley, Adult Hotels and Encouragement Cards 56:13

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In this exciting episode, we delve into 2 topics. Tony's Lewis and Clark style adventure to find out if he's got what it takes to be an Over The Road Trucker and the trailblazing Channel 19 Experience project – Encouragement Cards. Discover how these cards, filled with driving tips and unwritten rules of trucking etiquette, aim to improve the truck…

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Used Equipment Market Update Early April ’25 + Jack Lyon Interview 34:46

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Machinery Pete talks through update on current used farm equipment market with lot of eye opening fresh examples from the auction front. Early ’25 has provided a very surprising market adjustment. Pete also gets monthly update from Jack Lyon with Alex Lyon & Son Auctions, largest family owned auction company in the world, on very latest in the used…

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S1E8 Verdicts, Tony's First Truck and Decisions - Interview with The Fethersons 1:19:23

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On this episode we try to keep up with Trump's Tariffs, get updates on Freedom Convoy Cases and Tony talks about his first truck. We also interview an amazing trucking family, the Fethersons, to hear about their journey over the road and what's coming next in their lives. Link to our website for past episodes and other content: https://channel19exp…

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S1E7 MATS, FMCSA and Interview with Chris Barber 1:20:58

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This week I'll talk about my time at MATS and some FMCSA topics. Also we've got Canadian Trucker Chris Barber on the show to discuss the Canadian Freedom Convoy from 2022. The court case is at a critical juncture this week so I talk with Chris about that whole experience back then and now. Find more interviews and episodes at https://channel19exper…

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The Ned Garver Story - Farm Boy From Ney, OH - 1950's Major League Baseball Star 1:01:50

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With the 2025 Major League Baseball season kicking off this week Machinery Pete shares the very timely tale from 70+ years ago of a young farm boy from Ney, OH who went on to become a Major League Baseball star, winning 20 Games as a pitcher for the 1951 St. Louis Browns who lost 102 games that year. After his baseball career Garver returned to Ney…

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S1E6 Family Traditions - Interviews with Mile Marker Mike and Pureflow 1:28:43

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This week we've got some trucking brothers. My little brother Mile Marker Mike joins the show for the first time and we also talk to brothers Brad and Nick from Pureflow Technologies. I attempt to solve an age old trucking debate and share a couple of Uncle Larry stories. Visit Pureflow's website at: https://www.pureflowsolutionsllc.com/ Visit our …

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Micheal Oliver - Wildcat Chevrolet - Cadiz, KY 1:00:05

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Machinery Pete heads to Cadiz, KY to talk with Micheal Oliver of Wlidcat Chevrolet. Micheal is a former John Deere dealer that transferred over to the automobile industry. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to the Machinery Pete Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your p…

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S1E5 Waymo, Brokers and a pit stop at the Interstate Body Shop - Interview with Tax Mami Jackie 1:15:49

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This is episode tackles a couple gnarly topics like broker transparency and the Transportation Freedom Act. Also we'll talk about my adventures with a Waymo car. I'll explain to the youngsters the Interstate Body Shop and we'll wrap up with an interview with Tax Mami Jackie.By Channel 19 Experience

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S1E4 Kidney Stones, Batman and Broken Hearts - Interview with Gary 1:30:55

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On this weeks episode we'll talk about a prickly visitor. Discuss Batman and heroes. Also we'll talk a little about relationships and trucking. Our interview this week is with Gary from Florida, the well articulated driver of an articulated haul truck. Visit our website at https://channel19experience.com for more information about the show, truckin…

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S1E3 Don't Blow the Scales and Interviews with Big Cal and Cindy 1:39:11

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On this weeks episode we have not 1 but 2 interviews. We've got Big Cal from Big Cal's Truckin' Kitchen up first. Second we've got Cindy from White Rose Pilot Car LLC and also the author of the book Cindy in Iraq. We also talk about Scales, Safety Blitz and try out some new sound effects :) Big Cal's Truckin' Kitchen Facebook Link: https://www.face…

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S1E2 - The Other Side of My Trucking Family Tree and Interview with MJ Love Johnson 48:30

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This week we talk about the women in trucking and have as a guest Michelle (aka MJ Love Johnson).By Channel 19 Experience

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S1E1 First Trucking Job and Meet Danger Dave 49:45

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We'll kick off with discussion about why we started this podcast and what it's all about. Tony will talk about his first trucking job and then Danger Dave joins the fray to talk about how he got into trucking and what he's up to now.By Channel 19 Experience

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Story of Kerr Auction/Kerr Equipment of Mt. Sterling, IL – Amazing Growth! 1:19:53

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Machinery Pete provides his take on the used equipment market at the end of 2024 and into early 2025 to open this episode. He then welcomes in feature guests Alex and Gina Kerr with Kerr Equipment/Kerr Auction of Mt. Sterling, IL. The Kerrs’ 12 year old daughter Kay Kerr joins the conversation. Alex and Gina started Kerr Auction mid ‘24 and have al…

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Women Who Will NEVER Be Released Pt. 2 20:59

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LOSING MY MIND Over This BREAKUP Video 21:26

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Sherri "Panini" Papini DESERVES Public Shaming 37:49

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JUDGES SHOWING NO MERCY #2 37:49

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(Calmer) INSANE Narcissistic Mom FLIPS Out When Son Refuses to Go Home, But Less Triggered 37:47

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They Sent Jailhouse LOVE LETTERS to James Holmes?! 25:49

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This Prosecutor Left the Courtroom SPEECHLESS (James Holmes) 46:37

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OBSESSIVE Girl from Bible Camp Murders BEST FRIEND to Steal Her Baby | Magen Fieramusca 37:15

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