S02E45 The End of an Era

S03E04 Top 5 Greatest Trucking Movies

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2436048/fan_mail/new] Tonight we're settling one of the biggest debates in trucking history: What are the greatest trucking movies ever made? From Smokey and the Bandit and Convoy to Duel, Maximum Overdrive, White Line Fever, Black Dog, and more, we're counting down the films that captured the spirit of the open road and helped shape trucking culture. I'll reveal my picks, hear yours, and together we'll build the official Gen X Trucking Top 5 Trucking Movies of All Time. Which movie inspired you to drive? Which movie got trucking right? Which one is overrated? Which one deserves more respect? Join the conversation and let us know your picks in the chat. Because sometimes the best road stories come from the movies that made us dream about life behind the wheel. #GenXTrucking [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/genxtrucking] #TruckingMovies [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/truckingmovies] #SmokeyAndTheBandit [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smokeyandthebandit] #Convoy [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/convoy] #TruckDriver [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/truckdriver] #TruckingLife [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/truckinglife] #CBRadio [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/cbradio] #ClassicMovies [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/classicmovies] #MaximumOverdrive [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/maximumoverdrive] #DuelMovie [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/duelmovie]

S03E03 Trucking - Livestreams - and Distracted Driving

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2436048/fan_mail/new] Remember when the most distracting thing in a truck was trying to tune in a radio station? Today, some drivers are livestreaming, reading comments, responding to viewers, and creating content while rolling down the highway. In this episode of Gen X Trucking with the Mighty Philbert, we take a humorous but honest look at distracted driving, social media, livestream culture, and why common sense may be disappearing faster than a pay phone. We'll discuss what the law actually says, the difference between recording and livestreaming, distracted-driving statistics, real-world examples, and why operating an 80,000-pound truck while hosting a talk show might not be the greatest idea. This isn't about judging anybody. It's a conversation between drivers about safety, responsibility, and maybe remembering that the internet can wait. #GenXTrucking #TruckingLife #CDLDriver #TruckDriver #TruckingCommunity #DistractedDriving #Livestreaming #TheMightyPhilbert #TruckingSafety #TruckerLife

S03E02 When Trucking was King

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2436048/fan_mail/new] There was a time when trucking felt different. The trucks weren't as comfortable. The technology wasn't nearly as advanced. Drivers relied on paper maps, CB radios, and experience rather than satellites and screens. But many drivers will tell you there was something special about life on the road back then. In this episode of Gen X Trucking with The Mighty Philbert, we take a look at the Motor Carrier Act of 1980 and how it transformed the trucking industry forever. We'll explore the rise of trucking culture in the 1970s, the deregulation era, falling freight rates, changing driver pay, and the growing pressures that modern drivers face. This isn't a story about whether the old days were perfect. It's a story about what changed, what was gained, what was lost, and whether the trade was worth it. If you're a truck driver, a Gen Xer, or simply someone interested in how America has changed over the last fifty years, this episode is for you. What do you think? Was trucking better then, better now, or somewhere in between? Let me know in the comments. #GenXTrucking #TruckingHistory #TruckDriverLife #MotorCarrierAct #TruckingThenAndNow #OwnerOperator #CDLlife #AmericanTrucking #GenX #TheMightyPhilbert

S03E01 The America We Lost

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2436048/fan_mail/new] Remember when truckers were the last American cowboys? Before GPS, before ELDs, before smartphones, before every mile of the interstate looked exactly the same, there was a different kind of road culture. In the 1970s, convoy culture exploded across America. CB radios became a national obsession. Truck drivers became folk heroes. And movies like Smokey & the Bandit captured an America that felt bigger, freer, and a whole lot more unpredictable. In this episode, we take a ride back through: The CB radio craze Smokey & the Bandit The rise of the trucker as American folk hero Roadside America Why Gen X still feels nostalgic for this era What we've gained—and lost—since then This isn't just a movie discussion. It's a look back at a version of America that many of us remember and wonder if we'll ever see again. So grab a cup of coffee, climb in the passenger seat, and let's take one more run with the Bandit. 🚛🌅 #GenXTrucking [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/genxtrucking] #SmokeyAndTheBandit [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smokeyandthebandit] #ConvoyCulture [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/convoyculture] #CBRadio [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/cbradio] #TruckingHistory [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/truckinghistory] #GenX [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/genx] #RoadsideAmerica [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/roadsideamerica] #TruckLife [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/trucklife] #Americana [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/americana] #TheMightyPhilbert [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/themightyphilbert]

S02E45 The End of an Era

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2436048/fan_mail/new] I released a video today called, "New Directions", where I discuss the upcoming changes to the Mighty Philbert channel and why I'm leaving the YouTube Atheist community. Tonight, I want to discuss that in a little more detail and give you a chance to voice any questions, comments, or snide remarks you may have concerning my decision. This will be the last livestream under the name, "The Mighty Philbert", and I hope you'll stop by to say hi.