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In this special takeover, Jessica Knox and Cinthia Darden steal the spotlight—no Shane, no Q, just two moms keeping it real. They kick things off with the chaotic “float trip from hell” before diving into the origin stories of Knox Handmade Toys and Hustle’n Pop, revealing the behind-the-scenes hustle that keeps the businesses moving.

Jessica shares a childhood trauma involving a vacuum and a van, while Cinthia tells the wild story of accidentally climbing into a stranger’s car—only to find him rolling a blunt. The ladies open up about anxiety, holiday gift giving, and how Cinthia proudly owns her role as a “passenger princess.” From running out of money in London to couple fights in Miami, it’s travel stories, laughter, and honest moments. Cinthia wraps it all up with a Maya Angelou quote that hits home.

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Season 6, Episode 7 opens with a bald truth — when is it time to let it go? Q throws it to Shane for a “Tale of the Tape” intro, and just like that, the gloves are off. We introduce our first official sponsor: Creek Wear — a monthly outdoor survival subscription box for folks who believe freedom comes with fresh air and fire starters.

We give a special shoutout to Honest Coffee Roasters for displaying Knox Handmade Toys and proudly supporting the Vendor Chronicles movement with a custom QR code in-store. That’s real hometown love!

Q talks about date night with Cinthia this past Saturday — hitting Top Golf in downtown Huntsville, and the unexpected surprise of meeting the original Black Power Ranger (Zack!) at SIP Elixir Bar. From 90s nostalgia to cocktails, it was a night to remember.

Shane shares a throwback tale of young love — tongue kissing his first girl at Six Flags on the Monster Plantation ride. Southern charm meets childhood mischief.

Then it gets wild: Q drops a barbershop horror story from 35 years ago involving a female crackhead and an unforgettable full-frontal ambush. Shane adds a cautionary tale about a friend who went from smoking crack to using meth — and how the vibe shifted from funny to foul.

We roast Taylor Swift, take playful jabs at Bill Burr, and open the floor for them both to pull up a mic.

Shane breaks down his experience at the Cornbread Festival in South Pittsburg, TN, making an observation about modern fashion trends — let’s just say the cheeks were out in full force. And we wrap the episode with a raw rant on taxes and freedom. Q poses the question: “Aren’t we the land of the free and home of the brave? ‘Cause it’s feeling more like the land of the fee and home of the slave.”

From love and laughs to loss and levity — this one’s got it all.

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This episode opens with a bold question: Why do women leave once a man becomes successful? From there, Q the Messager and Shane the Brain dive deep into how the family court system is stacked against men. Shane touches on his own experience with family court while Q asks if parents should ever get involved in their kids' relationships or marriages.

Q celebrates 18 years of marriage to his wife Cinthia at a new Huntsville restaurant called One Eleven. Meanwhile, Shane recounts his visit to Pulaski, Tennessee—birthplace of the KKK—and reflects on the town’s efforts to distance itself from its racist past. That conversation spirals into a raw discussion on the evolution of racism in America.

From there, it’s a rapid-fire tangent on COVID, government, war, and power. And in true Vendor Chronicles fashion, Q closes the episode with a surefire, 100% guaranteed way to never be broke again.

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