Channel 19 Experience Trucker Podcast
Channel 19 Experience Trucker Podcast
Podcast Description
The Channel 19 Experience Trucker Podcast, hosted by Tony, was born to recreate something amazing he thinks we’ve lost, Channel 19. Tony grew up in trucking and started driving himself in the mid 1990s. The 1990s were sunset of an era, the era before the internet and cell phones took over. Channel 19 thrived in that time between the 1970s and 1990s and created an experience like no other for truck drivers. Truckers were actually more connected then to each other, than to most anything else in our lives. And it was a helluva lot of fun. Truckers are a hilarious diversity of characters that is truly representative of every group in America. And yes we bickered and insulted and not all of it was great, but it was something special and we miss it. Come join the community, listen to others stories on the podcast, share your stories with us and the audience. Channel 19 on the CB is pretty much gone, but the Channel 19 Experience can live on as a community.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes of trucking culture, personal anecdotes, and community connection, featuring episodes that include stories about the first trucking jobs, the evolution of trucking since the 90s, and experiences with CB radio culture. Special focus is placed on the diversity within trucking and the comradery unseen in modern communication.
The Channel 19 Experience Trucker Podcast, hosted by Tony, is a heartfelt tribute to the golden era of CB radio culture—specifically Channel 19, which once served as a vital communication hub for truckers from the 1970s through the early 2000s. Tony, who began his trucking career in the mid-1990s, aims to revive the camaraderie and storytelling that defined that period, before the rise of the internet and smartphones.
Each episode blends personal anecdotes, interviews with fellow drivers and industry figures, and discussions on current trucking-related topics. The podcast delves into themes such as trucking traditions, family legacies, industry challenges, and the unique culture of life on the road.
The Podcast’s mission is to foster a sense of community among truckers and people in the trucking industry, encouraging listeners to share their stories and experiences. By doing so, he hopes to keep the spirit of Channel 19 alive in the modern age.
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 look at both the cultural and regulatory landscapes of trucking with engaging discussions on truck driver pay, government regulations, and both the unique and similar challenges faced by the UK trucking community.
Channel 19 Experience: https://channel19experience.com
Other Show Links:
TrueTMS: https://truetms.com
Trucker’s Wealth: https://truckers-wealth.com
Trans Carolina Permits: https://transcarolinapermits.com
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