Blacktop Rocks...The Podcast

Episode 15 - Roadside Assistance, Truck Stops and Parking, Fuel Prices, AI in Music, and Lead Pedal Radio 

Trucking topics fill the majority of this Episode 15.

Roadside assistance scams when a trucker is stranded on the side of the road.

Lack of truck stops when truckers are on a break.

Difficulty of finding suitable parking for trucks.

Fuel prices

AI in music was brought to the table again after Corinn listened to a radio station supporting a fully AI created jingle. 

Huge THANK YOU to Bruce and Lead Pedal Radio for placing the honor on GM as Artist of the Week for the week of March 9. 

The world's current uncertain state. 

GM "hinting" for sponsors…

And of course we couldn't do without the usual banter.

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Episode 13/14 - Olympic Hockey, Women in Sports, Music & AI, Food Chat, ELD's & Paper Logs, Usual Banter 

GM and Corinne discuss the results of the men's and women's Olympic hockey. 

Women in sports and the results of the draw.

How AI is effecting the music industry and other areas.

Food Chat, the good, the bad, and the hilarious.

ELD's and paper logs in the trucking industry.

And of course the usual banter and one-upping.

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Episode 12 - Reality Check and Discipline, Tensions in Society, Weather Challenges, New Single Release, Tribute to the Highway Show Bookings 

GM and Corinn are both faced with weather challenges.

GM's challenges of getting a load delivered to Newfoundland.

The scary situation, and a recent sad end result, of children playing video games and not being able to distinguish between reality and fantasy. And AI also playing into this, even including adults.

GM's new single “Down On Me” releasing Friday, January 30, 2026. GM and Corinn are preparing their show, Tribute to the Highway, and lining up bookings.

More ghost talk, the upcoming Super Bowl, and random banter and “squirrel moments”.

 

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Episode 11 - Holiday Reflections, Auto Insurance Challenges, and Positive Feedback for a Trucker 

Episode 11 is the first once since the holidays. 

GM and Corinn reflect on Christmas and New Years and how they each celebrated. 

GM's challenges on insuring a new to him car in Ontario. More adventures and jokes from the boat crossing to Newfoundland. 

In a world and an industry full of negativity, a positive outcome and praise for a trucker and a horrific traffic accident. 

On the music front, exciting info on new singles coming out. And preparing for performances and shows in 2026.

The usual banter and the odds 'n ends GM pulls out of his hat. 

 

 

 

Episode 10 - Christmas, Interesting People, Music Update, NFL, Classroom Shenanigans, and Accepting a Dare 

Life threw some challenges at both GM and Corinn, resulting in Episode 10 being a bit late in the making. Now into the double digit Episodes, the Duo is back on track.

GM shares his interesting, and scary, experience around a passenger on the return boat trip from Newfoundland. 

An unexpected NFL win for the Seahawks over a “live” ball. 

Gearing up for performances in 2026. New Single “Down On Me” soon to be released.

Classroom shenanigans.

Christmas is right around the corner. After a bit of discussion, GM dares Corinn to sing “Silent Night”…and she accepts the dare!

And of course the usual friendly banter between GM and Corinn!

 

 

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Episode 9 - Society's Response to Stress, Scotts, Kilts, and Copper Wire 

Episode 9 sees GM and Corinn touching on current noticeable changes in society. Anger levels and lack of patience seem to be escalating. Is this how people are coping with stress and the economy

Then the tone flips to a more lighthearted, humorous approach. GM brings in his Scottish heritage, discussing the origin, and purpose, of the kilt during war. And how the Scotts “created” copper wire.

Please Note: Due to technical issues, Episode 9 is a shortened edition. Stay tuned for Episode 10, which will be back to regular programming length. 

 

 

Episode 8 - Delivery to Newfoundland, Halloween Surprise, Trucking News, GM's Hit Song, and Ramped Up Banter. 

In Episode 8, GM and Corinn catch up on what has been going on with work, music, and personal lives. 

GM shares how his delivery to Newfoundland went. His experiences along the way, the lingo, the boat ride, and...GM overboard?? 

Corinn shares a surprise of who she dressed as for a Halloween dance...be sure to check out the pictures displayed on the podcast!! 

Trucking News. What is coming up for GM Blacktop Music. And GM's hit single "Together We Rock". 

And of course, spur of the moment topics and comical banter between GM and Corinn.

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Episode 7 - Interview With GM Blacktop 

In Episode 7, Corinn interviews GM covering his trucking career, experiences while out on the road, and changes in the industry.

GM's songwriting career, inspirations, and memorable moments.

The music business, performances, and what the future holds for the GM Blacktop Music Team.

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