The Truck Show Podcast: Recent Episodes
Jay "Lightning" Tilles and Sean P. Holman
Do you love trucks, Jeeps, customs, wheeling, fabrication, new products, events, and the latest in truck news? Then you won't want to miss this fun and irreverent look at today’s world of trucks. Hosted by veteran Los Angeles radio personality and producer Jay “Lightning” Tilles (KROQ) and truck expert and longtime automotive journalist Sean P. Holman (Truck Trend, Four Wheeler, Diesel Power, Truckin', Jp, and Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road), the Truck Show Podcast brings a unique and entertaining perspective to all things truck, including those lifted, lowered, and everything in between.
We welcome Mike Spagnola, President of SEMA, back to the show, along with SEMA Show VP Tom Gattuso and SVP of Public and Government Affairs, Karen Bailey-Chapman for a in-depth conversation about SEMA. Holman gets the skinny on what big changes are coming to the 2026 SEMA Show, how SEMA is evolving as an organization, and where SEMA is headed.
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'27 Ram, Fox AG Wagon, REO cheap truck, Diesel Pardons, Quick Hits, plus the latest recalls.
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After more than a year of looking around and considering what his next truck would be, Holman finally has a new rig in his driveway. Join Holman, and friend of the show Mike Rice, as the guys walk through Holman's purchase journey, including an overview of various pickups on the market, revealing which truck he bought, why he chose it, and taking listeners on a quick road test.
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Holman honors his Dad, the most American vehicles, '27 GMC Sierra revealed, Roush X Ram, Ford F-150 quality, and quick hits, including Ford dropping the Coyote V-8, plus the latest recalls.
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Ram TRX pricing, former NASCAR race truck gets busted on the street, Ranger Raptor too powerful, Rivian will save you on the trail, Toyota won't replace all recalled Tundra engines, Ford works on quality control, government armored Suburbans hit the private market, Nissan raises Frontier pricing, plus Ram's latest recall.
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2027 Chevrolet Silverado revealed, controversial Ford CEO quote, Slate pickup pricing, Ford's low-cost EV pickup, Jeep's giveaway, new Jeep Twelve4Twelve drop, Quick Hits, and recalls. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.
Join classic truck guru and owner of Classic4x4.com, Chris Picconi, on a riveting conversation with Holman about the classic and collector truck markets, what's hot, what's not, and where it's at. Find out which vehicle he thinks will be the next big investment opportunity in trucks.
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Ford Bronco x Filson, Hummer X Concepts, return of Mitsubishi trucks in America, Ford admits something about battery electric full-size trucks, Honda Ridgeline pause, quick hits, and recalls from Jeep and Ram. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.
Holman recently returned from a successful trip to Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, Arizona and brings back interviews from Nissan's Brent Hagan and listener Jason Broom. We also welcome on the show ORBA's legislative director, Laura Butcher, to talk about the latest news from ORBA. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.
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Stellantis gone wild and dropping mics (future Scrambler, Rampage, Dakota, and Ramcharger), Ford Super Duty drops Godzilla engine, U-Haul offers up a Peterbilt, and recall news. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.
Ram just dropped the mic, or maybe it's the hammer, on a full line of sport trucks. Meet the V-8-only '27 Ram Rumble Bee family. With a 5.7L Hemi, a 392, or a Hellcat, you can have as much fun as your budget allows. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.
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Carhartt Super Duty, Acela Gladiator Dispatcher, lGMT800 time capsule, John Deere settlement, GM pays fine for selling data, cool patent, and a recall. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you in partnership withAMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.
Take a deep dive with AMSOIL engineers Garret Gibeau and Erik Johnson on oil viscosity and formulations, the recent rash of new vehicle engine failures, and which synthetic oil you should put in your truck. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.
Ram Law HD Pursuit Pickup, VW wants in on the midsize market, GM PVO wheels made modern, Kansas loves race tracks, GM BEVs unplugged, Rubicon milestone, GM kills of MD trucks, and Ford issues another BIG recall. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.
Journalist Mercedes Lilienthal shares her experiences covering the 2026 Dakar Rally and Holman pays an overdue visit to a long-time podcast listener. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.
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Nissan Xterra rumors get wild, EPA updates SCR rules, Q1 truck sales, Jeep Gladiator manual rumors, $800/month car payments, next-gen Ford rumors, next-gen GM rumors, and recalls. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.
We hang out with Jeep designer Chris Piscitelli for the inside scoop on this year's crop of Jeep concepts, which debuted at the annual Easter Jeep Sadari on Moab, Utah. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.
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Hyundai Boulder concept, Ram street truck, Ford chassis cab goes upscale, 392 Dodge Durango returns, Nissan Xterra, destination fee increases, and Jeep recall. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.
Friend of the show, original listener, early guest, and International guru Ben Palmer returns to the show to catch us up with his entrepreneurial journey of growing his business, 406 Garage. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.
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Toyota TRD Pro HAMMER, Shelby Super Baja, $50K Polaris RZR, Dodge Durango Hellcat wins in court, Caterpillar pickup is real, LEGO launches Jurassic Park YJ, and the latest recalls. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.
Friends of the show, Andy and Mercedes Lilienthal, tackle the Alcan 5000 in a new Honda Passport Trailsport, discovering in the process if it has the chops for adventure and Holman brings you up to speed on a ton of new products. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.
Jeep 12-for-12 special edition #5, Toyota Maverick fighter, new Presidential Cadillac Beast, GM and Allison badging update, Tesla kills off two models, '27 GM light duty truck launch timing, Ford teases hybrid V-8 Raptor, proposed semi weight increase, and return of the Ram ProMaster City. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.
Dive into various vehicle protection products, such as PPF, windshield film, tint, wraps, and ceramic coatings with Jason March of Protective Film Solutions in Southern California. Hear all about the latest vehicle protection technologies from XPEL and which ones might be right for you. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.
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A look at the 2025 industry sales numbers, Bronco vs. Wrangler, and recall news. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.
Joe Ghattas from South Florida-based SoFlo Customs joins the podcast to talk about his entrepreneurial journey, building outrageous 4x4 and 6x6 rigs, and his shop's climb to notoriety on the Discovery TV show Truck Dynasty. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.
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Chevy Stars and Steel trucks, affordable Fords to launch with pickup, Ram brand award, Ford Bronco RTR, Hyundai truck plans, and recall news. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.
Hear the latest on Holman's Jeep Gladiator loaner, including a review of the new FLATED Air-Topper he recently installed, and go deep on diesel tech with Brad Hunt from Protech Diesel Center.
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Ram Dakota details, EPA policy updates, Ford and Google map the TAT, AEV Silverado HD, Nissan body-on-frame tidbits, NISMO to grow, GM recall, and Know Your Note. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.
Join us for a road trip up to Oxnard, California to the headquarters of Borla Performance, where we check in with David Borla, get his take on the state of the industry, the latest in exhaust tech, and learn more about how to better enjoy an EV with Borla's latest product. We also install a brand new T-304 Stainless S-Type exhaust system on our Jeep Wrangler 392.
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Wrangler vs. Bronco, Fords you can't have, Nissan collabs, Arizona RAPID Act, Honda Passport TrailSport exceeds expectations, Ram awarded "Best Truck Brand", and a recall. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.
This episode is dedicated to car guy and California Congressman Doug LaMalfa, who passed away unexpectedly on January 6th, 2026. In honor of Congressman LaMalfa, we've decided to re-air our interview with him from when we joined SEMA in Washington D.C. to discuss the impacts of the now repealed EV Mandate.
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AEV's Super Duty on 40s, Ram SRT street truck rumors, Jeep's Recon detailed, Ram names upcoming midsize truck, Ford invests in F-Series production, 50-state V-8s, and recall news. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.
Special guest Jay "Lightning" Tilles makes a stop by the Pod Shed to catch the listeners up on what he's been up to in the last year, including sharing the latest on new products from Banks and helping his son Gavin choose a truck. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.
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New Year's may have dropped the ball, but Ram dropped two huge announcements for the first day of the year. Learn all about the revived '27 Ram 1500 SRT TRX and the '27 Cummins-powered Ram Power Wagon. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.
Finish off 2025 strong with a recap of our top ten most downloaded podcasts of the year. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors, including:
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Jeep's 12-for-12, including a new 392 Wrangler, the HEMI Hellephant Returns, 1,000hp manual Chevy, 300hp Ford Maverick, a new patent, and a new recall. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you in partnership withAMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors, including: AMSOIL Use promo code HOLMAN2025 on amsoil.com until 12/31/25 to get a free AMSOIL UTV Blocks Kit with any purchase of $125 or more. Kershaw Knives Use promo code 2TSP2025 for 40% of MSRP and free shipping on great, high-quality knives from Kershaw.kaiusa.com. OVR Magazine Use promo code @truckshowpodcast for a free annual digital subscription or a discount on a print subscription on ovrmag.com.
Merry Christmas to all of our listeners! We just wanted to say thank you and give you a little end-of-the-year Truck Review bonus content. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors, including:
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Factor 55 (factor55.com) and Warn's (warn.com) own Justin Andrews returns to the show to talk recovery, innovation, new products, and bring us up to speed with everything going on in the world of recovery. Listen in as Holman and Justin catch up and concoct a plan to revitalize a classic winch and Holman reveals his favorite new product. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.
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SEMA's work on CAFE rollback and ADAS regulations, Ford cancels the F-150 Lightning, GM and Allison break-up, Oscar Meyer Weinermobile needs drivers, Nissan's return to body-on-frame SUVs, and the latest recall news. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors, including:
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They started as a category buster in a new industry, making their way onto Shark Tank, and blowing up with innovative new products, the FLATED guys are at it again, innovating and having fun doing it. Catch up, in studio, with a hilarious conversation on the latest from co-founders Ryan Guay, Dan Watts, and Ken Hoeve (and a sheep named Pablo). The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors, including FLATED.
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Holman hits the dirt once again, joining Vaughn Gittin Jr. with RTR and Ford, to conquer the terrain of Johnson Valley for the 2nd annual Bronco Golf Invitational. Listen in on an interview with Vaughn while chasing down fellow driver Loren Healy and also get some insights from Ford's own Dave Rivers. Holman ends this episode with a truck review of the Bronco Free Wheelin' package. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors!
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In our final installment of our 2025 SEMA coverage, we hit up the TORA Feature Vehicle Showcase. Join Holman as he talks to various manufacturers and builders to discuss their SEMA builds, including Rebel Off Road, Cobb Tuning, KillRazR Kustomz, ICON Vehicle Dynamics, Hotshot Offroad, Viva Chassis, and Randy's Worldwide/Zachary James Hidalgo. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors!
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Part 4 of our SEMA coverage takes us through the New Products Showcase, where Holman shares his favorite new products from the show, including his Media Choice Award picks. Hear about new products from AMSOIL, Caliber, REDARC, SDI, QA1, Mickey Thompson, Intellitronix Gauges, Willwood, Dakota Digital, Ridetech, Fox Factory, Magnuson,Ididit, Cobb Tuning, BlackVue, BOLT, FLATED, ICON Vehicle Dynamics, Grand General, BuiltRight, UEM Pistons, Toyota TRD, RōMR/SteerSmarts, SynergyMFG, RealTruck, Curt MFG, Black River by Summit, Ford Performance, aFe, Steinjager, Sidio, Bestop, Pop & Lock, Titan Fuel Tanks, Vintage Air, Hi-Lift, and TransferFlow. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors!
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Part 3 of our SEMA coverage takes you along for Holman's conversations with AMSOIL, REDARC, Mr. Clutch at McLeod, Steer Smarts, RealTruck, Rockford Fosgate, and Jason Muligan and Marcel Venable from Auto Revolution to talk TMI TRIM Awards and the state of interior builds. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors!
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Holman continues his SEMA coverage with his first day on the show floor, grabbing interviews from Bestop, Synergy Manufacturing, Scott Birdsall, Hankook tire builders, and Cobb Tuning. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors!
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It's SEMA time and that means a road trip to Las Vegas, Nevada. Holman puts some miles on a '25 Jeep Gladiator and spends his first day with Nissan, getting a SEMA concept and show rig preview and a chance to drive the Frontier PRO-4X Roush Edition and the Nissan Armada NISMO. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
Join Holman as he wanders around storied Glen Helen Raceway in Southern California, taking in the final race weekend of the AMSOIL Championship Off-Road season. Hear interviews with racers Scott Douglas, Jimmy Henderson, and Cole Mamer. Also check in with Champ Off-Road owner and president Carl Schubitzke and experience the Glen Helen Off-Road Nationals from the inside. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
It's the last day of Holman's cross-country trip to bring his new AEV-built Wrangler 392 home. With the Pacific Ocean in sight, Holman gives his final thoughts as he makes it home after a weeklong journey. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
With the end of the 392 road trip winding down, Holman details his travels through Colorado and Utah on the trip home, including an encounter with Colorado State's finest. Find out what has sustained him on this road trip so far and what he missed out on. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
Holman continues his journey west in his Jeep Wrangler 392, giving an update from the road and sharing a couple of firsts with the TSP listener, ranging from the first WOT run too the first time the Jeep was peppered with rocks. Also find out how many ounces of Dr. Pepper he consumed before reaching Denver, Colorado. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
With 600 miles behind him in his brand new AEV-built Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392, Holman gives first impressions and makes it to Iowa on his way back to California, visiting a TSP road trip favorite location, Iowa 80 - The World's Largest Truckstop. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
Holman heads to Michigan to pick up his brand new AEV-built Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 and drive it back home to California. On Day 2 of this multi-part series, Holman meets his new Wrangler 392 for the first time, and walks through AEV's facility with Matt Feldermann. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
Holman heads to Michigan to pick up his brand new AEV-built '25 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 and drive it back home to California, this is Day 1 of a multi-part series. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
Ford Raptor T1+ updates, Jeep Gladiator 4xe is dead, bad credit for new trucks, new Wrangler color, Hurricane-powered Dodge drag truck, Cobb Tuning news, Ford patent, industry recalls, and St. Bonaventure’s parish festival. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
Jack Roush Jr. joins the show to talk about all things Roush, including his famous father, chasing down his own roads outside of the family business, racing, insights into Roush, and of course the latest Roush products. Holman also reveals what’s in his driveway. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
Ram kills EV Pickup, Dakota in 2027, Toyota to build Land Cruiser EV, You cant have a Hellcat Durango (possibly), Hyundai goes body-on-frame, Cybertruck and Lightning duke it out, Top 10 longest-lasting modern trucks, and another recall. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
Brit Mansell, owner and chief innovator of American Adventure Lab, joins Holman in the Pod Shed for a wide-ranging discussion about business, the industry, and what should be done to improve Holman’s new Wrangler 392. Holman also apologizes to Canada. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
Jeep click bait, Hemis now available, return of Ford Racing, Hennessey 700hp Ram RHO, future Ford Super Duty, Nissan Armada pricing, write off the interest on your new truck, and more recalls. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
Join Holman and listener favorite Mike Rice, as the guys take a ’24 Toyota Tacoma SR5 and add capability and looks on a budget. Will it be a TRD for the “poors” or did they blow the budget? Find out the answer to this and more, including all about Bilstein’s new direct-replacement monotube Tacoma shocks. The guys also dig into AEV’s GM HD truck packages. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
Jim Farley’s road trip, street-legal Raptor Dakar-inspired supercar, overlanding Pacifica concept, Ram Direct Connection, RHO Magnaflow exhaust, Whipple Hemi blower, Bronco refresh (or not), GM 1500 tailgates, and recalls. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
We welcome K&N’s senior director of automotive development, Bert Heck, to the Pod Shed to talk filters and airflow. Learn the history and innovations behind K&N’s filtration, from the beginnings of the company to the challenges in producing intakes and filtration for the modern vehicle, along with what is next for the storied brand. You won’t believe what’s just around the corner. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
Nissan’s new Roush-modified Frontier, power behind a paywall, return of the Nissan Xterra, Wagoneer’s new look, Toyota’s Maverick fighter, Ram Dakota concept, EPA undoing DEF limp mode, Hennessey’s new 600hp Chevy Silverado, Ford’s Model T moment, and recalls. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you by AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
The fastest man in a landscaper’s truck, “Speedy” Scott Birdsall, joins the podcast to break down his record-shattering achievement at Bonneville, where he took a ’91 Toyota pickup over 250 miles per hour. He covers what worked, what broke, what got fixed, and ultimately what he learned that will help him break his own record again next year. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
Mini truck breaks record with 252mph run, Jeep’s V-8 bombshell, Ford announced 60th anniversary Bronco, G-Wagen hits milestone, RHO software woes, ’26 Ford Excursion (not!), 1,000-mile range EV truck, ’26 Ford Super Duty changes, Jeep Wagoneer news, and the trucks of the top 20 stolen vehicles list. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you by AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
Join Mercedes and Andy Lilienthal as they are fresh off of a 29-day, 7,163 mile, cross-country trip along the entirety of the historic TransAmerica Trail… in a Subaru! Hear all about their epic adventure, how the Crosstrek Wilderness did, how many flats they got, and how many nights were in a hotel room. Holman also ponders the $45,000 pickup truck, and what you get for your money. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
Return of TRX, Toyota's Raptor fighter, EPA and SEMA, Jeep IIHS crash test, GM over-the-air updates, and upcoming Ford EV platform. The Truck Show Podcast brought to you by AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, UEM Pistons, and OVR Mag.
Suzie and Michael Ruhs, the entrepreneurial couple behind TailHand, are back to fill us in on what they have been doing since their first TSP appearance all the way back on Ep. 212. We enjoy another great entrepreneurial discussion and discover what it takes to persevere in business and what’s next for the company. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, UEM Pistons, and OVR Mag.
Monster truck rampage, Ram Dakota, Toyota updates, Ram TRX to return sooner than expected, Nissan Frontier to go hybrid, midsize truck sales, Ram SRT-10 value, and patents. The Truck Show Podcast brought to you by AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, UEM Pistons, and OVR Mag.
Chad Schnitz, Vice President of TOPDON, joins Holman on this episode of the podcast to talk about technician and prosumer diagnostic tools, right to repair, and the future of automotive repair and modification in the era of advanced computers and electrification. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, UEM Pistons, and OVR Mag.
Ford Bronco EV, Honda Frontier?, Ram Dakota, Slate economics, Tennessee law, Ram reality show, V-8 still king?, Hertz hurts, Rivian updates, Q2 full-size pickup sales, and recalls. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you by AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, UEM Pistons, and OVR Mag.
We welcome racers and entrepreneurs Shelby Hall and Brady Melin to the Pod Shed, where we have a great conversation about off-road racing, recreational wheeling, pursuing your dreams by going out on your own, and even Shelby’s legendary grandfather, Rod Hall. You dont want to miss the insights on what it takes to be your own success story. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, UEM Pistons, and OVR Mag.
Ram’s huge V-8 demand, potential for a V-8 RHO, SRT is back, and increased payload. GM’s next-gen half-tons caught testing, $1,000 vehicle payments, Ford Ranger PHEV a no-go for North America, the Stellantis California problem, and recall news. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you by AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, UEM Pistons, and OVR Mag.
This second half of the Nissan Frontier/Armada media drive, which was never aired, brings back Emme Hall to complete her co-pilot time with Holman on the trail. Holman also give insight to a listener as to which pickup truck to pick. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, UEM Pistons, and OVR Mag.
Nissan Armada NISMO, Ram extends warranties, Ram special editions, best off-road value, Rivian and VW collab, V-8 Ranger Raptor, Jeep Cherokee, Ford Explorer Tremor, IIHS study, JD Power Quality rankings, and the latest recalls. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you by AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, UEM Pistons, and OVR Mag.
We welcome our first in-studio guest back into the Pod Shed, TSP regular Mike Rice. The guys chat about what adventure rig options exist in the marketplace and Holman works through which new vehicle might replace his beloved Wrangler 392. Holman also catches you up with Five Star Hotline calls and letters from the inbox. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, UEM Pistons, and OVR Mag.
Return of the Hemi, Ram goes racing, Ford F-150 Lobo, Super Duty changes, Braptor gets more affordable, Stroppe Bronco is special, Cummins recall, cool patents. The Truck Show Podcast brought to you by AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, UEM Pistons, and OVR Mag.
After a two-month absence to recover from a life-changing event, Holman triumphantly returns to the podcast and brings two very special guests with him. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, UEM Pistons, and OVR Mag.
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Ford’s new Super Duty, Ramcharger to Australia?, Tesla extended battery news, Kia pickup in the US, Mack Pioneer, GM Futureliner, BAT Ram, 2025 Q1 sales. The Truck Show Podcast brought to you by AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, Nissan, UEM Pistons, and OVR Mag.
UEM Piston’s president Chris Sulprizio joins Holman to talk about how the company has remained relevant and under family control for over 100 years and four generations. Learn about the company’s origins and about the quality products they create today. Emme Hall also helps Holman with a little Nissan Frontier PRO-4X truck review. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, Nissan, UEM Pistons, and OVR Mag.
Return of Hemi, Bronco 2-door V-6 tops $70K to start, mind-blowing GMC Typhoon sale, beloved big rig discontinued, Big Bear Gladiator, Hummer H3R up for auction, Sierra EV gets competitive, Ram screens in demand, armored GM Defense SUVs, Cybertruck recall. The Truck Show Podcast brought to you by AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, Nissan, and OVR Mag.
Nick Psomas, head of Peak Suspension and certified Dr. Pepper enthusiast, visits the Pod Shed to chat about the growth and evolution of his company, while Holman finally shares his behind-the-wheel experience with the ’25 Ram Heavy Duty truck line-up, including a ride-along interview with Ram’s Chief Vehicle Synthesis Manager, Doug Killian. For those who stick around, Dr. Pepper shenanigans ensue in the Shed as post-episode bonus content. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
Holman has a couple of local special guests, Jason Scudellari and Patrick Wagenbrenner, join him in studio to discuss the upcoming Hot Rods and Helos event at the beach and the origins of the Quarantine Cruise. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
Holman catches up with two longtime friends, off-roader and journalist Sue Mead and Optima’s Cam Douglass, to discuss all things batteries. Listen in on a wide-ranging discussion that includes the start of Optima Batteries, to the latest 12-volt battery tech, new products, events, EVs, and what comes next in our industry. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
New Cummins 6.7L gas engine, Ford Explorer Tremor, IIHS safest trucks, Ram SRT-10 auction, Ram Tradesman and Warlock, ’27 Chevrolet Silverado, V8 vs. Hybrid Turbo V-6, ’26 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer, Ram Ramcharger Tungsten, Ineos recall. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
Holman covers The Mint 400 race as a guest of BFGoodrich Tires and goes for a ride in a spec truck, grabs some great interviews, and brings you along for the experience. Hear from Matt Martelli (The Mint 400), Emme Hall (Just Being Awful), Theresa Contreras (High Octane Hustle), Kevin Stearns (Fox Factory), Ross Berlanga (TMI), along with racers Ryan Arciero, Jason Coleman, Josh Hall, and GM’s Tim Demetrio. Also, find out more about BFG’s ACTIVAIR aftermarket CTIS system. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
Ram bringing back the TRX, Ram 1500 to get multiple V-8 options?, Nissan gets a new CEO, Cybertruck failure test, Mopar offers a special edition SEMA-inspired RHO, Jeep’s Mojito is back, and Toyota’s EV pickup is teased. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
Holman joins SEMA for a Washington DC fly-in to convince Congress to protect the ICE engine and repeal the EV mandate. Hear from SEMA’s Karen Bailey-Chapman, California’s Rep. Doug LaMulfa, and West Virginia’s Rep. Riley Moore. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
Cadillac Escalade IQL, Texas Kei trucks, JD Power, 1000hp Yukon, ’25 Ram hitting dealers now, Durango class action, and the EVlanche goes racing at the Mint 400. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
Jay Tilles returns to the Pod Shed to extoll the virtues of XPEL’s newest product, windshield protection film and Holman walks through the latest information on the potentially ground-breaking 2026 Ram 1500 Ramcharger. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
Ram Ramcharger info, F-150 Taillight fix, REPAIR Act, Durango class action Lightning lease deals, Stelantis financial results, 9-second Hurricane, Viper Wrangler swap, and weird recalls, The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
David Page returns to the podcast to talk about his latest venture, Step N Guard, manufacturer of quality mud flaps with an integrated step. Holman shares his latest exploits and a listener provides a You Review. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
SEMA fights for you, next-gen F-150 delayed, Nikola goes bust, GM truck trick, Rivian special edition, Jeep Wrangler Backcountry, Ram class action, Jeep Recon, more Scout details emerge, SVE GMC, and Ford pays for theft. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
Matt Graves from American Powertrain plies us with bacon in what we consider a fair trade to get some airtime on the podcast. We cover manual transmission conversions, the automotive aftermarket industry, and secrets to marketing. Guest co-host Mike Rice does a You Review on his new 4th gen Tacoma and he and Holman concoct a signature TSP cocktail. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
Honda Passport Trailsport, IIHS wants you out of your truck, Jeep subscription, new target for thieves, 200K-mile Tundra turbo V-6, Rivian RCV for sale, Recalls, 21-mile ’89 Chevy K5 hits Mecum auction. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
Cobb Tuning is making moves in the truck market and Kirstin Backes joins the podcast to talk about tuning, emissions, new products, new applications, and even her experience with the Rebelle Rally. Holman also takes you for a ride in the GMC Hummer EV SUV. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
Lexus LX700h, Bronco Recall, $200K Honda three-wheeler, Nissan-Honda merger news, more GM 6.2L woes, Ford Raptor supercar, six-digit Polaris, most-tariffed trucks, and Ford Performance Megazilla 2.0. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
BFGoodrich created a tire category with the All-Terrain and product manager Brandon Sturgis joins the podcast to explain how tires are developed and how BFG intends to maintain their leadership position with the all-new All-Terrain KO3. Holman visits KOH and we find out what’s in his driveway this week ('25 Chevy Colorad ZR2 Bison). The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, EGR USA, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
Mike Rowe’s foundation scores big, the Hoonitruck has a new owner, 4Runner transmission, Ford battery recall, Ram’s Tim Kuniskis, Ram RHO to Australia, Honda recall, emission. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, EGR USA, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
We welcome Kingpin Equipped founder, Chance Lord, on the show to talk about his upstart company that has taken the scene lighting industry by storm. Holman digs in to his story to learn about how he got started and where the company is going. We also have a few interviews from the SHOT Show (Woox, Go Dark, and Canyon Coolers) and find out what’s in Holman’s driveway this week ('25 Ram Rebel X). The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, EGR USA, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
Ram midsize confirmed, Cybertruck seized, INEOS back in production, Canoo calls it quits, no Defender EV, Octa goes racing, drive like a nut, 877K engines under investigation, Turbomax, Godzilla power, Ram 1500 REV, GM banned, and which vehicles sold over sticker. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL,EGR USA, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
Special guest co-host Emme Hall joins Holman and takes you behind the scenes of the 2025 Dakar Rally with Ford Performance and the Raptor T1+. Find out about her recent Morrocco monkey bike trip and get the details on Buddy 2.0. Holman also shares what's in his driveway this week (Nissan Armada Pro-4X). The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, EGR USA, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
Return of Hemi teased and more from the Detroit Auto Show, SEMA gets another legal win, ’25 Ram HD news, 2024 sales numbers, Scout gets sued, AAA survey, $90K half-ton, Jeep patents, recalls, Barrett-Jackson trucks. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, EGR USA, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
We kick off 2025 in style with one of our favorites, none other than Mike Rowe. Mike spends over an hour with us as we talk about the '62 Dodge Power Wagon ultimate work truck being auctioned off at Barrett-Jackson to support the mikeroweWORKS Foundation, as well as the trades, mentorship, and even some behind-the-scenes conversations about Dirty Jobs. We might even enjoy a little Knobel Whiskey together. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, EGR USA, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
It’s the last show of the year! Hear episodes were the most downloaded in 2024 and what’s in store for 2025. Thank you to all of our listeners and sponsors for the support and we will see you next year. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
Lightning’s last ride, Expedition goes black and white, Colorado ZR2 Bison awarded, Kia Tasman, 2025 Ram 1500 wins Truck of the Year, Ram BEV pushed back and Ramcharger coming sooner, Nissan and Honda tie-up, Jeep adds auto back to Wrangler, Nissan gets a new CEO, ’25 Ram chassis cabs spied, Jeep adds another 4xe, no more Aussie Hemis, and Hemi reprieve? The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
The guys finally get around to recording a podcast with a live audience over Zoom. Meet other listeners, talk trucks, cheers to trucks, and be the among the first to hear Lightning’s big announcement. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
Join Lightning and Holman on 12/20/24 at 7pm Pacific for a live recording of the show on Zoom. Please email truckshowpodcast@gmail.com if you would like to join us and we will send you log-in credentials. Ask questions, come with your favorite memories, and get ready for an announcement about 2025! The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
The latest news in trucks, including the return of Tim Kuniskis to Ram, industry recalls, Caddy Escalade iQ pricing, and more! The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
Holman returns from Nashville, Tennessee after driving the new Nissan Armada for the first time and consuming every Tennessee staple he could find. Lightning finds new truck lighting and the guys struggle to guess your submissions for “Know Your Note”. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
They still make dinosaurs, bye bye Carlos Tavares, STLA platform and EV trucks, Nissan stuff, new recalls, no Scouts at VW dealers, got caught deleting, and new Silverado package. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
Diesel Motorsports President Ron Knoch joins the show to talk about the state of diesel racing and give his thoughts about what’s happening in the world of trucks. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
Saying goodbye – to Motor Trend Productions, Ram delays the REV, Ford Ranger Super Duty, Nissan Armada pricing, GM Recalls, GM/Hyundai collab, Nissan Xterra rumors, Ram midsize rumors, owners deny Cummins the company recall needs, production lines idled, EV truck sales, patents, and F-150 Roush supercharger. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
Mr. X calls into the show to let the guys in on some of the yet-to-be-released details of the 6.7L Cummins engine in the 2025 Ram heavy-duty trucks. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
In our final installment of our SEMA 2024 coverage, Holman checks in with Carl Phillips in the Nissan booth about two concept trucks, as well as some future NISMO products. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
The guys bring you riveting interviews from Solomon Lunger from Ford Era, Katzkin’s Miles Hubbard, Jeremiah Proffitt and “Taco Tuesday”, Josh from Firstech/Compustar, Attitude Performance’s Matt and Jacob Dinelli, and Tim O’Malley with Cerakote/Prismatic Powders. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
We continue our 2024 SEMA Show coverage as we interview builders participating in TORA, the Truck & Off-Road Alliance. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
We continue our 2024 SEMA Show coverage with interviews from around the show floor, including Stellar Built, Chris Hardy with XEPL, Braxton Lierd from Weigh Safe, Jake McKiddie of Phat Phabz, Gary Bell from Stinger Audio, Casey Brammer from Koch-Chemie, and Mark Bruce in a van from REDARC. The guys also return to a special care package from a listener. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
Former Ram Brand chief and current MOPAR head, Mike Koval, gives the guys a tour of the MOPAR both, including concepts and new products, at the 2024 SEMA show. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
We kick off our 2024 SEMA Show coverage (and our 400th episode!!!) with this special show from the EGR booth. Join the conversation with Bernhard Leitner from Leitner Design, Jesse Spade, Mike Berggran, and Dusty Pack from Ride of Your Life with Courtney Hansen, emissions expert Peter Treydte, Cognito’s Justin Lambert, Don from the Donslife YouTube channel, Jason Cenora from ProSpeed Offroad, and EGR’s own James Horwill. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
Kia's wildly styled Tasman truck, Chrysler Proving Grounds up for sale, Most loved cars list, Ram RHO, Layoffs, Scout’s third model, and a unicorn Super Duty. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
Nick Mrzlak, Director of Operations Support for Team Rubicon joins the guys to talk about how they use the latest truck technology to assist their volunteers responding to disasters. Holman gives an update on his used truck search and the guys tease what they will be up to at SEMA this week. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
Lincoln increases pricing, Jeep reduces pricing, Rebelle Rally winner, Ford patent, Honda Pilot gets dirty, Jim Farley’s favorite SUV, Diesel Power Gear lawsuit, and new Chevy truck wheels. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
Holman shares his insights from attending the re-launch of the Scout brand , SEMA’s Mike Spagnola returns to talk SEMA show and give a few legal updates, and the guys get chili dogs in the new Nissan KICKS. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
Brass Monkey Durango Hellcat, GM Defense Silverado, SEMA stuff, Stellantis drama, 4 Wheel Parts acquisition, truck sales, Lexus Overtrail, Lightning wants to eat the poor, and Shelby’s latest Baja truck. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
Join the guys for interviews from inside the Banks Friends and Family event, including conversations with Gale Banks and DMAX Ryno. Also come along for a ride in a very special truck. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
SEMA and NTEA sues the Feds, Stellantis woes, Zuck’s family wagon, Cybertruck self-drives-ish, Jeep drops another V-8, GM transmission problems, floating Rivian R1T, Ford is freewheelin’ again, and the Tremor adds an Expedition. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
Lightning goes full fan boy over car audio legend Gary Bell. The guys discuss the history of car audio, the current state of the industry, and some new products and tech coming from his current company, Audio Control. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
Nissan Z Warrior, existential threats, Ranger PHEVs, Super Duty range extending V-8, simplified Land Cruiser, Toyota trans issues, taillight theft prevention, Chevy drops Colorado engine, INEO supply chain, EV deals, and Cummins opposing piston engine. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
Holman comes back from a trip in the Bronco Raptor with his take, Lightning comes back from his Italian car-guy vacation, and Holman needs your input as he ponders which pickup is the right pickup for his next purchase. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
Have You Heard? Recalls, new Heavy-Duty Rams teased, big truck grilles going extinct?, more regulations, Chevy Silverado EV fore sale, Jeep drops manual, goodbye Mike Valentine, Navistar is dead, long live International, and Mike Rice’s really bad, no good, lousy day. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
Friend of the show, Mike Hamrick from Wilwood, announces a new product and talks brakes, while Holman contemplates a new project, and the guys find out about what it is like to tow with the Tesla Cybertruck in the latest “You Review”. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
The guys continue their special behind-the-scenes tour of AMSOIL’s headquarters in Superior, Wisconsin by visiting the mechanical lab, finding out what makes a heavy-duty diesel oil, and learning how new lubrication products are developed. Other topics include filtration, additives, oil change kits, car care products, and how to choose the right oil for your truck. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
Join the guys on a special two-part episode where they travel to Superior, Wisconsin to visit the headquarters of AMSOIL for deep dive on how synthetic oil is made. Go on a tour of manufacturing, packaging, and even step into the lab to learn about what goes into the design and development of synthetic lubricants. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
Have You Heard? BYD Shark, Scout update, ’25 Nissan Frontier pricing, ’25 Chevy Tahoe, Nissan neo Sylvia, non-turbo V-6 Nissan Patrol, and Toyota scales back EVs. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
Ultimate Adventure fans have been asking for it and the guys deliver! Listen in on a great conversation with Christian Hazel and Trent McGee about their new venture, Unreal Adventure. Also hear some great behind-the-scenes stories about working for some of the most popular automotive magazine that ever were. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
Have You Heard? Ford releases factory Raptor tunes, Caterpillar pickup truck hoax, more recalls, EV delays, and advertising in your truck. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
Z Automotive founder and Tazer inventor Joe Zizzadoro returns to the show and he has some new tricks up his sleeve with the introduction of the new NoLimitz device. Find out how this device can add some important new features to your Ram or Wrangler 392, while also keeping it safe from thieves. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA
Have You Heard? Nissan just announced the completely redesigned ’25 Nissan Armada and the guys have friend-of-the-show and Nissan truck guru Brent Hagan on to walk them through it. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
Once again, the guys are sniffing out great automotive entrepreneurial stories, this time inviting Valvetronic Designs owner Austin Huffman in studio to talk about his universal muffler systems that can quiet an exhaust at the press of a button. Also hear the latest in truck news. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
Hot Wheels Typhoon, Maverick-based compact van, Tesla Semi shuts down highway, final, final, final V-8 Durango, Lincoln Navigator refresh, Toyota to replace all gas vehicles with hybrids?, Ram Lunar edition trucks, Cybertruck add-on battery, Nikola update, and Bronco Sport Sasquatch teased. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
Andrew Weaver shares his entrepreneurial story of starting up his auto glass repair company, So Cal Auto Glass Kings and gives the guys insight into the windshield replacement industry. Chat GPT roasts the guys and Habanero Cordless Heating Tools sends a care package to the Pod Shed. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
Have You Heard? He did it! Our buddy and racer Scott Birdsall beats the record and talks about his experience blasting through 200 miles per hour, and how much he thinks his truck has left on the table. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
Australia’s own Simone Christie, owner, host, and producer of 4wdTV, Life Off Road, Your4x4 and Simon Christie’s 4wdProtips joins the guys for a lively talk about Australia, off-road truck culture Down Under, and gives us insight into his country's love for Vegemite. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
Have You Heard? Ram truck quality, State of Stellantis, Silverado EV sales, Rivian key now optional, Arizona goes after Ram, Ford’s recalls, Recaro goes belly up, regular cab HDs, no more diesel Escalades, and drone patents. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
Brad Lovell, one of our favorite racers, comes back to talk about defending his championship in Australia, his recent non-racing adventures, and what’s next for him on the racecourse. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
Have You Heard? Holman goes to Detroit and finds the new Maverick Lobo, Ford's upcoming sporty mini truck. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
Lightning finds a killer new tool with an entrepreneurial backstory and invites founder Chris Hilbert on the show to talk about his company, Habanero Cordless Heating Tools. Lightning also catches up with rack and storage guru Bernhard Leitner of Leitner Designs. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
Have You Heard? It looks like a Super Duty hybrid is on the way, 3.0L Duramax failure, Rivian says “no” to popular feature, Ram recall, Ram settlement, ’25 Nissan Frontier spotted, weird Ford Lightning spotted, and the Truckhouse carbon fiber camper is real. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
One of our favorite go-fast guys returns to the podcast to update us on his land speed record truck, his propensity for prowling Facebook marketplace with a fistful of cash, and his most recent acquisition that will blow your mind, as well as the 42-inch mud-tires that adorns it. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
Returning to the studio is our friend Mike Timmons from EGR, joining the guys in the Pod Shed to discuss EGR’s latest truck accessories and how they bring new products to market, including some interesting challenges. The final “installment” of the bollard saga is finally revealed and Lightning discusses his first-world, third-car problems. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR.
Have You Heard? Ford’s new 5.0L V-8-powered Raptor, Amazon turbocharged Dodge, Like new Chevy 454SS, pickup sales update, and EV truck gets “small” battery pack. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
Have You Heard? Unreal Adventure, INEOS V-8-powered concepts, Ram 1500 REV spotted, Hennessey Mammoth 400, Ram three-row patent, 80-series Land Cruiser is $$$, another V-8 killed, and emissions fines. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
Casey Brammer from KochChemie (KCX) joins the guys in the Pod Shed to discuss detailing and car care products, accessories, and techniques to keep your truck protected and looking new. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
Have You Heard? Jonny Lieberman joins us for the latest in news, including topics about charging stations, which truck tops the JD Power Initial Quality Survey, the Shelby F-150, the VW and Rivian tie-up, ’25 Ram HD powertrain, Land Rover Defender Octa, Lamborghini’s lasagna and badge engineering, Ford wants to sell cars again, Aston badges, and, of course more Lieberman. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
Jonny Lieberman makes the trek to the Pod Shed for an enlightening and enthusiastic conversation about everything automotive. Learn about how things really work in the automotive industry, whether he is just an EV homer, and how many times he’s been banned by manufacturers. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR.
Have You Heard? Hideous BMWs, Pikes Peak results, AMW 4x4 goes for crazy money at auction, Dodge Lil’ Red Express for sale, VW-Rivian tie-up, SEMA is up, and the latest recalls. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
Our buddy Emme Hall is back! With new adventures to share, new truck reviews to opine on, and the same ol Emme wackiness you know and love. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.
Have You Heard? California walks away from EV conversion support, most American trucks, Cybertruck sled pull, pursuit Durangos sidelined, Rivian Quad Max with 1,025hp, beloved Nissan ends run (and once almost ended Holman), final, Final Edition Wrangler 392. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power and AMSOIL.
Miles Bell, son of Dave Bell, from Dave’s Auto Center talks with the guys about rebuilding engines, YouTube notoriety, and being in the family business with his dad. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power and AMSOIL.
Have You Heard? The story behind the Overland Expo Foundation’s Ultimate Overland Vehicle Build that you could own! The guys check in with Matt Feldermann for the scoop on this ’23 GMC Canyon and do a walkaround with builder Nick Psomas from Peak Suspension. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power and AMSOIL.
Ontario Bollards might have the ultimate answer to prevent driveway vehicle theft, and the guys find out more from Shawn Lawry. The guys also bring you the latest in truck news and listener e-mails. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power and AMSOIL.
Have You Heard? Dr. Pepper making moves, consumer emission letter, Ford F-150 Lightning SuperTruck to storm Pikes Peak, Ford Maverick ST, ’25 Rivian R1T horsepower and torque numbers, Jeep Wagoneer S pricing and specs, and Jeep Wagoneer hybrid news. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power and AMSOIL.
The guys get UCC Champion Ken Bruner on the line to talk about his trail to UCC, his experience at the event, and the build that brought home the trophy. Holman shares his latest exploits on the road, and Lightning is excited to premier some new TSP music. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power and AMSOIL.
Have You Heard? Ford Expedition facelift coming, an enthusiast brand just lost its manuals, Ford Maverick competitor drops out, Ford Lightning price cut, Jeep Wagoneer PHEV coming, and the Kenworth SuperTruck II hits 13mpg. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power and AMSOIL.
New York Times best selling author Douglas Brunt discusses his new non-fiction novel about the mystery surrounding the life and suspicious death of internal combustion icon Rudolf Diesel, in his new book The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel. Hear how re-powering a boat set Brunt on the path that lead him to discover the true details surrounding Diesel's controversial death. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power and AMSOIL.
Have You Heard? Ford is testing a Maverick ST sport truck, Toyota turbo V-6 reliability questioned, Death Valley salt tram tower story gets an update, Ram is working on a hydrogen-fueled HD, BYD shows off the Shark, and the Tesla re-matches with Porsche. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power and AMSOIL.
Join the guys for an in-depth discussion about radar detectors with Ariel Bravy of Vortex Radar and ride shotgun with Holman as he pilots the updated 2024 Ford Raptor R across the desert. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power and AMSOIL.
Have You Heard? Us truck guys love our knives, so we thought we do something a little different and take you on a behind-the-scenes tour of the made-in-America Pro-Tech Knives headquarters and manufacturing facility in Placentia, California. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power and AMSOIL.
Chuck Foreman from Pro Eagle joins the guys in-studio to talk about the company’s line of premium jacks and how they invented the rugged jack market, two stories make us question humankind, and listeners check in on the Five Star Hotline. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power and AMSOIL.
Have You Heard? Ram RHO Introduction Easter Eggs, Future of TRX, More Recalls, and BFG finally reinvents a favorite. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power and AMSOIL.
Let’s talk tools! Bryan Lyttle of AGM Products joins the guys to chat about all of the tool innovations that AGM Products has brought to the market. Holman does a truck review of the Nissan Frontier Hardbody and reveals his shocking vehicle purchase. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power and AMSOIL.
Have You Heard? On this week’s short(er) episode, the guys interview Brett Kelien, owner of Mini Trucks of Indiana, about his Midwest micro truck import business. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power and AMSOIL.
Lightning shares an interview with a customer who experienced a Cummins grid bolt failure first-hand and the guys chat with Jaycie Cochran, owner of FTM Diesel in Point Arena, California about the trials and tribulations of owning a diesel shop and some of her more interesting customer failures. Also, Ram has officially debuted the ’25 Ram 1500 RHO and we have the info! The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power and AMSOIL.
Have You Heard? On this week’s short(er) episode, the guys interview longtime mini trucker Tim Gilbert about his slammed Ford 7.3L Godzilla-powered Alumiduty and his mini truckin’ roots. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power and AMSOIL.
88 Rotors' Ken Thai Reviews His 2024 Toyota Tacoma, the guys walk through what makes an EV make sense, and Holman catches you up on truck news. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power and AMSOIL.
Have You Heard? On this week’s short(er) episode, Holman is in search of a deal, Ford adjusts Lightning prices again, Ram RHO rumors, Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison production issues, Cybertruck stop sale and recall, huge dealership theft, and more! The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power and AMSOIL.
Fox Factory debuts the company’s new 700 horsepower Chevy Silverado-based super truck and Fox’s Chris Roes joins the guys to dive deep into its creation. We hear from our listeners and Holman teases his experience with the Nissan Frontier Hardbody. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power and Amsoil.
Have You Heard? On this week’s short(er) episode, Lightning walks around the Ford Bronco DR race truck and hangs on tight for an e-Ticket ride with AMSOIL driver Brad Lovell. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power and AMSOIL.
Brad Rempel introduces the guys to Body Liner, a durable new coating that has the potential to replace paint on your truck. We discuss where the newly announced ’25 Toyota 4Runner fits into Toyota’s lineup and Holman details his road trip to view the total eclipse and his rental car experience. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power and Amsoil.
Have You Heard? On this week’s short(er) episode, the guys the latest in truck news, including which EV truck as the biggest sales increase, Ram 1500 fuel economy numbers with the new Hurricane six, latest recall info, Cybertruck flipping, new Nissan minitruck, truck patents, and more! The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power and Amsoil.
Jim Pickering, author of the CarTech Chevy/GMC Trucks 1973-1987: How to Build & Modify and Chevy/GMC Trucks 1967-1972: How to Build & Modify books, talks classic trucks and how to make them your own, Holman drives Jeep’s Moab concepts and gets the scoop on the future direction of Jeep, and Lightning pitches another anti-theft device. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power and Amsoil.
Have You Heard? On this week’s short(er) episode, the guys try and guess which vehicles are producing the auditory delights sent in by TSP listeners in the latest rendition of Know Your Note. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power and Amsoil.
What is Ian Johnson doing in the shop these days? Why can’t you calibrate the speedo on a new GM truck for bigger tires? What is on the mind of our listeners? The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power and Amsoil.
Have You Heard? On this week’s short(er) episode, the guys discuss the Final Edition Ram TRX (in Mexico), Hennessey Mammoth Last Edition, Jeep Wrangler 392 Final Edition, next-gen Ram HD gas engine, GM truck patent, Rivian X, Honda and Nissan tie-up, police car news, and more Ram HD conjecture. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
Stephen Watson, owner of Offroad Design, returns to the show to talk about all things full-size truck, the latest axle and driveline trends, ball joints vs. kingpins, and second vehicles. Holman reviews the ’24 Ford Ranger and Lightning wants to protect his rear window. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
Holman grabs an interview with Raptor Chief Engineer Carl Widmann and slides behind the wheel of the 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
Theresa and Jason Contreras from Baja Forged join the guys in studio for a fun, high-energy interview, we discuss future Ram HD rumors, and find out what’s in Holman’s driveway this week. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
Scott Birdsall’s 1,200hp+ 2JZ-powered Toyota land speed mini truck races for the first time and we were there to witness Birdsall break his own ½-mile record! The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
The guys delve deeper into the IGLA product that saved Lightning’s TRX from being stolen, a friend of the show makes big emissions-present power on a late-model Super Duty, and a listener solves our latest culinary mystery. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
Have You Heard? Record setting Ford SuperVan 4.2, Toyota Land Cruiser pricing, GM pickup truck hybrids, truck recalls, ’25 Ram 1500 Tungsten, Jeep Wrangler 392 Final Edition, Ford Bronco Steering, Jeep Gladiator pricing, Nissan Frontier re-fresh, Chevy Silverado EV Trail Boss, and Holman drives a Prius. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
Mike Finnegan is back on the show, and he’s looking for advice on a new truck. The guys talk about his latest misadventures, find out why he can’t drive a manual transmission right now, and ponder yet another culinary mystery. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
Have You Heard? On this week’s short(er) episode, Holman meets up with Gale Banks to drive the Chevrolet Silverado EV for the first time. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
Lightning is nearly made “truckless” again by TRX thieves, Dave Sparks releases a cringy video about the Badger pickup, and truck and SUV journalist, Tim Esterdahl, joins the show and talks about the automotive industry with the guys. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
Have You Heard? On this week’s short(er) episode, the guys discuss the latest news in trucks, including a factory Ford street truck, Volvo’s wave piston big rig diesel engine, Ram RHO spotted, and is a new Ram HD on the way? The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
Andy and Mercedes Lilienthal are going on an Alcan 5000 adventure in an INEOS Grenadier, the Cybertruck gets Tracks, and Nissan is granted a surprising patent. The guys also dig in on the best values in used trucks. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
Have You Heard? On this week’s short(er) episode, the guys talk to Jason Loeliger, owner of Devil Mountain Diesel, and the Ford driver in the Raptor vs. Wrangler video that went viral with a crash landing. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
Sheldon Brown, Chief Engineer for the all-new 2024 Toyota Tacoma returns to the podcast to talk about all of the features of Toyota’s newest truck. Hear the latest truck news and the truth about Producer Miles is revealed. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
Have You Heard? On this week’s short(er) episode, the guys discuss the latest news in trucks, including a future Kia pickup, stolen vehicles, EV sales, silly renderings, midsize truck pricing (us out), and Tacoma fuel economy. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
General Motors engineers Tim Demetrio and Julio Bombachini join the show for a conversation about the new family of GM trucks and the increase in capability from the ZR2 and AEV-equipped models. The guys discuss the rumors about the 8.3L Duramax and Lightning gets some Frontier seat time. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
Have You Heard? On this week’s short(er) episode, the guys discuss the latest truck news. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
Enjoy a fantastic conversation with Delia Moon Meier from Iowa 80, the World’s Largest Truck Stop. Delia tells the story of Iowa 80 and all of its amenities, including the must-see Iowa 80 Trucking Museum. Holman brings some interviews back from the SHOT Show and Lightning still wants a Cybertruck. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
Have You Heard? On this week’s short(er) episode, the guys discuss the latest truck news, including "Last Call" V-8s, more recalls, and trucks with sold with the wrong power ratings. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
Matt Caldwell, executive director of Tread Lightly!, walks Lightning and Holman through the latest in land use issues across the nation and talks about current challenges and wins for outdoor recreation. The guys also discuss a recent study that revealed who the worst drivers in America are. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
Have You Heard? On this week’s short(er) episode, the guys welcome Caleb Jacobs of The Drive on, to talk about current events in the world of trucks. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
Milton Wong, chief program engineer for Ford’s F-150 joins the show to give insight to how the 2024 Ford F-150 was developed. Holman reviews Leitner Designs GearPOD Roof cargo box and the guys catch up on your e-mails and answer a great question on GVWR. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
Have You Heard? This week’s short-form show brings you the latest in truck news, including the first Cybertruck crash, the automaker with the most recalls, and power ratings for the Ford Raptor R. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
Cummins was recently fined $1.675B for emissions violations, but has not admitted fault. Is it a new Dieselgate, or something else? The guys speak with industry experts Kory Willis of PPEI and Peter Treydte from SEMA to gain some insight on the issue. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
Cesar Gracida, owner of RK Sport, joins the guys in the Pod Shed to talk about his entrepreneurial journey from employee to owner and we talk about upcoming truck events in 2024 and listen to your messages on the 5-Star Hotline. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
Billy Creech, Desert Explorer, returns to discuss his recent trip with Holman to rediscover a historic overland route that was abandoned decades ago. Holman heads to SEMA Garage to witness a measuring session, catch up with Mike Spagnola, and drive the new ’24 Toyota Tacoma. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
Unplugged Performance’s co-founder and CEO Ben Shaffer talks about supporting Tesla’s Cybertruck with a slew of upgrades, Ford’s Juan De Peña returns to add more insight into the ’24 Ford Ranger, and the guys make a major announcement about the show. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
John Gish, founder of Ursa Minor, explains how he got started in the business and walks the guys through his adventure-centric Jeep replacement tops while teasing what he has in store for Bronco owners. The guys discuss the best horsepower bargain on the market and Lightning is banned from certain things going forward. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
In this bleeping great episode, Lightning finally gets one of his dream guests on in the form of Jake McKiddie of Phat Phabz and the guys introduce new member of The Truck Show Podcast, Dave Graham. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in association with Banks Power.
The guys welcome diesel fueling expert, Andrew Stauffer from S&S Diesel Motorsport to talk fuel pumps and injectors, Ram introduces a potentially game-changing new truck, and Lightning stretches his legs in “Mexico”. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in association with Banks Power.
In our continuing coverage of SEMA 2023, the guys wander around the show and catch up with AEV, Brett King from King Shocks, Skyjacker Suspension, Real Truck builder Roy Wallace, Truck Guru Chris Payne, the Flated dudes, Wilwood’s Mike Hammrick, Roadster Shop, and Fiber Forged Composites. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in association with Banks Power and Hellwig Products.
EGR USA hosts The Truck Show Podcast in the company’s SEMA booth as the guys catch up with listeners, builders, and EGR’s own James Horwill. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in association with Banks Power and Hellwig Products.
Miles Hubbard talks upgrading your truck’s interior with Katzkin Leather, Lightning gives an important update on LokJaw, and get some swag if you #hugscottbirdsall. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in association with Banks Power and Hellwig Products.
If you only listen to one TSP show all year, let this be the one. SEMA President Mike Spagnola joins the guys in person to talk all things automotive, from industry challenges and upcoming regulations to insights on growth and the future of our industry. We cover alternative fuels, the next generation of enthusiasts, vintage vehicles, lifted trucks, lobbying, disruptive technologies, consumer awareness, and more! This is a show you won’t want to miss. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in association with Banks Power and Hellwig Products.
The guys are joined by Diode Dynamics CEO Paul McCain to talk about aftermarket lighting, Lightning goes on a shop tour of EGR USA, and someone owes their wife a golf cart. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in association with Banks Power and Hellwig Products.
Melanie White, President of fourth-generation Hellwig Products, share her company’s secrets of success. Holman stays busy and gets a new set of wheels and TSP hits a new milestone. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in association with Banks Power and Hellwig Products.
Steven Lutz from Rugged Rocks and Rugged Routes, talks about hard-to-find off-road parts and recreational off-road navigation with an unlikely platform. Holman reviews the Ram Rebel HD and talks about his next adventure. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in association with Banks Power.
Jared Petiprin of America’s Most Wanted 4x4 takes the Truck Show Podcast listeners on a shop tour and a walkthrough of the full AMW4x4 conversion process, from a stock vehicle all the way up to a 1,000-horsepower, fully rebuilt and re-engineered Hellephant-powered Gladiator. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in association with Banks Power.
The Nissan Hardbody is back! Nissan’s Hiren Patel returns to the show to talk about how much of the concept truck made it to production. Ford unveils the ’24 Ford F-150 and we walkthrough it, and Holman discusses the joys of air travel. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in association with Banks Power.
Longtime friends, Matt Banach and Ted Horowitz, discuss their roles in 303 Products and STA-BIL’s new documentary, From The Ground Up: Keeping The Desert Clean. Lightning and Holman also talk about Leitner Designs’ new take on the roof cargo box and platform rack system. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in association with Banks Power.
TruckHouse’s founders Matt Linder and Nico Monforte join the guys to talk about their high-tech expedition campers, Lightning gets a shop tour at Stellar Built in Sacramento, California, and the debate rages on about what is a “modified truck”. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in association with Banks Power.
Lighting and Holman join TMI’s Ross Berlanga at TMI’s recent open house and catch up with the owners of some rad trucks. The guys also launch a new segment that gives a listener a chance to review his new truck and Holman claims victory over the internet. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in association with Banks Power.
Jump into a conversation with Matt Howell from Howell EFI and learn what goes into transforming vintage carbureted vehicles into reliable and enjoyable rigs with an electronic fuel injection conversion. The guys cover another light-duty diesel leaving the market and one outrunning the competition. Mother Nature also checks into the show. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in association with Banks Power and SD Wheel.
Find out what goes into creating a bespoke full-size vintage Jeep build with Vigilante 4x4 and why one of their builds is running around with a Viper V-10 under the hood. Hear from Gale Banks during the Banks 2023 Summer Party, and get an update from our boy Jordan Muhlbauer on the new home for Florida Truck meet. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in association with Banks Power and SD Wheel.
Sam Lowe introduces SD Wheel to the podcast audience, Jordan Muhlbauer has a big Florida Truck Meet UPDATE!, and find out which performance company just received a million-dollar fine from the government. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in association with Banks Power and SD Wheel.
Hot Shot’s Secret’s Kyle Fischer returns to the podcast to demystify lubrication additives in both gas and diesel engines, Tesla Trolls Ford with the Cybertruck, and the guys talk about the latest RV industry sales numbers. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in association with Banks Power.
Championship off-road racer Brad Lovell joins the show to talk about Bronco, Bronco Raptor, and his recent win in Australia with the upcoming Ranger Raptor. The guys dig into some EV truck news and remember Reeves Callaway. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
You’ve seen his Spool Bus do wheelies on DeathWish, you’ve heard him on the show, and now Josh Mazerolle returns to get the guys hooked on his latest exploits. Lightning also quizzes Holman on the most expensive replacement headlights and Holman shares his experience with the installation of the Apex Performance Product Steering Boost kit. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in association with Banks Power, and onX Offroad.
After launching his beloved Old Smokey off the Pike’s Peak racecourse in violent fashion and walking away from the wreck, Scott Birdsall returns to the podcast to discuss the crash in detail and shares his plans for a triumphant return to the mountain as well as which record he has his sights set on next. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in association with Banks Power, and onX Offroad.
Jeep’s Jim Morrison talks about the 2024 Jeep Wrangler mid-cycle refresh, Lightning finally conquers ghost cars, and Holman reviews the Banks Pedal Monster. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in association with Banks Power, and onX Offroad.
Bilstein's Shane Casad and Junior Africa join the guys in studio for a lively, in person discussion about dampers. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in association with Banks Power, Bilstein, and onX Offroad.
Banana Ron crossed the U.S. in his Ford Raptor hiding bananas around the country and the guys set out to find out why. Toyota teases the return of the Land Cruiser and GM invests heavily in the future of diesel with an expanded Duramax plant.
Rory Edwards from onX returns to the show to talk with the guys about all the latest updates from our favorite mapping app and Holman gives the lowdown on the new ’24 Lexus GX 550 and Ram Rampage. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in association with Banks Power, Bilstein, and onX Offroad.
Brendan Keefe, chief investigative reporter for Atlanta’s WANF-TV, distills his findings about the “zombie car” epidemic that is sweeping the nation. The automotive industry mourns the passing of the Winnebago Man and the guys give you the goods on Chevy’s newest Bison. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in association with Banks Power, Bilstein, and onX Offroad.
Go to Overland Expo West with Lightning and Holman and hear from Toyo, Hellwig, Factor 55, Overland Cookery, Yankum Ropes, AEV, Bilstein, Falken Tire, 74Weld, SmartCap, Surefire, Heal The Land, Summit 4x4, Marco Hernandez, and KC HiLiTES. Also, get the official scoop on the all-new ‘24 Toyota Tacoma line-up and enjoy some painfully funny content at the end of the show. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in association with Banks Power, Bilstein, and onX Offroad.
Holman heads to the Advance Clean Transportation (ACT) in Anaheim, California to get a deeper understanding of how advanced technologies are afffecting the medium- and heavy-duty truck segments. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in association with Banks Power, Bilstein, and onX Offroad.
Hear all about the ’24 Ford Ranger and Ranger Raptor from Ford’s chief engineer of the Ranger platform, Juan De Peña. The guys find an actual Le Van Flex-Thru window owned by a friend of the show, Sean Ramage, and Holman gets an exhaust upgrade from MagnaFlow. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in association with Banks Power, Bilstein, and onX Offroad.
Mini Truck Alert!!! This episode is a love letter to minitruckers everywhere, featuring a great story about the Randy Fredericks' 2Ballistic tribute build.
Go behind the scenes at Wilwood Engineering, Lightning reveals which new truck might not be able to be modded, and a listener calls out the guys to keep them honest. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in association with Banks Power, Bilstein and onX Offroad.
Enjoy another great interview with Jeep’s Head of Design, Mark Allen, from Easter Safari in Moab, Utah. The guys discuss the latest news, road trip emergencies, and Holman is looking for help. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in association with Banks Power and Bilstein.
Lightning attends Florida Truck Meet and shares his weekend of truck-loving antics. Find out about the latest new truck debuts and the guys discuss a recent survey that uncovers which truck is more expensive used than new from the dealer. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in association with Banks Power and Bilstein.
Kenny Safford from Mechanix Wear discusses the start of this popular protective-wear brand and how the brand is staying relevant today. Jeep reveals details on the ’24 Wrangler refresh and Ram gives updates on the Ram REV 1500. The guys also look at this year’s most affordable trucks in America. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in association with Banks Power and Bilstein.
Bernard Leitner of Leitner Design recalls the story if his start in the automotive aftermarket industry and threatens Lightning’s well-being with super-hot peppers. The Truck Show Podcast is proud to be presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power and Bilstein.
Get to know Nick Leon from Bud’s Diesel, one of So Cal’s premier diesel shops, and find out what it’s like to service diesel performance customers in a highly regulated market. Holman discusses the maiden overlanding voyage for the Adventure Jeep on the Centerforce Adventure Run and the guys make plans to hand deliver stickers for a hand-made slice. The Truck Show Podcast is proud to be presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
Fresh off an appearance on Shark Tank, Ken Hoeve from Flated, joins the Truck Show Podcast to explain the company’s line of inflatable truck products that can be easily stored when not in use. Emme Hall returns a champion and Ford’s latest survey find that EV truck buyers work their trucks harder than traditional truck owners. The Truck Show Podcast is proud to be presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
Hear from Tyler Garret of Rock Solid Off Road Fabrication and Tom’s 4x4 Superstore about engine and axle swaps for Jeep Wrangler JKs and JLs. At which point do you choose an LS swap over a Hemi swap, and when do you go Hellcat over 392 and what is required for Super Duty axle swaps. We also share your #FrontierSpotting e-mails and celebrate our 5th anniversary.
Automotive journalist and adventurer Emme Hall returns to talk about her exploits in prepping her Mazda Miata “Buddy” for the Mint 400 desert off-road race. Ford patents a self-repossessing truck and find out what happens when you calibrate your speedometer on a Ram TRX.
Lightning is out with the ‘vid, so Mike Rice joins Holman to co-host the show from the Pod Shed. The guys check in with Jay Tilles and quiz the popular AI, ChatGPT, and ask it all sorts of truck related questions to see just how smart the future is. The Truck Show Podcast is presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
The guys host their very first in-studio guest in the new digs as Camburg’s Jerry Zaiden returns to the show to talk about his company’s recent acquisition by Magnaflow and how that will shape the future of the brand.
Ram Trucks revealed the production Ram 1500 REV electric pickup truck in an ad during the Super Bowl and the guys share feedback from listeners and talk through their initial assessment of the new electric truck. This bonus episode of The Truck Show Podcast is presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
Friend of the show and racer Scott Birdsall returns to discuss his new land speed record truck build and the guys try to recruit him for a new Truck Show Podcast project. Hear the news from the Chicago Auto Show and find out who’s ghosting Lightning. This episode of The Truck Show Podcast is presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
Do you love TFL Trucks like we do? Then you will want to hear from Andre Smirnov, our first guest in the new studio, about how he got involved in the content side of the truck market and other interesting truck topics. Did you hear? GMC’s Sierra Denali Ultimate dually breaks the $100,000 price ceiling. This episode of The Truck Show Podcast is presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
Aaron Rodriguez from PowerStroke Tech Talk w/ARod joins the guys and talks about the best and worst things about the 7.3L, 6.0L, 6.4L, and 6.7L PowerStroke engines. Find out which one is his favorite and which one to avoid at all costs. This episode of The Truck Show Podcast is presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
Gale Banks returns to share his take on the state of the automotive aftermarket industry and where he thinks the industry is going from his perspective as one of the last original owners still standing. This episode of The Truck Show Podcast is presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
Feniex CEO Hamza Deyaf shares his inspirational story of starting his own business and his trials and tribulations that aided his rise in the emergency and warning light industry. The Truck Show Podcast is presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
Lightning and Holman start off a new Truck Show podcast era with the “Mayor of Dekalb”, Jason Wehrli, who also happens to be one of the owners of WCFab. The guys also discuss the electric Ram Revolution concept and solve the problem of being between studios by recording the show from an unexpected location, the ultra-quiet Nissan Titan XD Platinum Reserve. The Truck Show Podcast is presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
Kick off the New Year with Lightning’s recent adventure through the fabled Columbia mine and the guys reveal the future of the podcast.
Find out which episodes were the Top 10 in downloads in 2022 and we revisit our favorite holiday segment of all time, and yes, it’s still as classic as ever.
The guys take a deep dive with Matthew Young, owner of Mechman Alternators, purveyor of incredibly fine and bespoke alternators. Holman reveals So Cal’s favorite pastime and Lightning solidifies his favorite catch phrase.
What’s it like to own an off-road shop these days? The guys speak to Shawn Lucero from Rogue Offroad about his journey from enthusiast to shop owner. Lightning also gets his truck dirty for the first time and the listeners continue to respond to his comments about headlights and snow.
Catch can are the topic of the week and Billet Technology’s Nick Billet talks to the guys about their billet catch cans. Lightning shares his latest tech tip revolving around the Cummins heater grid failures, and the guys tease what’s next for the Truck Show Podcast.
Dennis Garcia and Maile Fok from Soundskins Global talk to the guys about their unique triple-layer, CNC-cut, and application-specific sound deadening product. We want a HurriCrate in our next project and the winner of our Cerakote contest is announced.
The final 2022 SEMA Show episode features Kindig and Kevdogg from the hit show Bitchin’ Rides, Truck Meet’s Jordan Muhlbauer, and special guest, SEMA’s el presidente, Mike Spagnola, delivering HUGE SEMA news. KA-Chooooowwww!
TSP’s 2022 SEMA Show coverage continues with a new round of interviews from Z Automotive, XPEL, Real Truck, Verne Simons and Christian Hazel, Aldan American, DeeZee, DECKED, and American Adventure Lab. The guys even get a few SEMA Launch Pad interviews with Airflex Systems, Autix, Gluetread, and DMOS.
The guys bring you all the newness from the 2022 SEMA Show from top brands such as Borla, Cerakote, Wilwood, TMI Products, Bilstein, HP Tuners (with a Gozilla'd Raptor bonus), and Nissan, with a cameo from the Motorator himself, Matt D’Andria.
Lightning and Holman kick off the 2022 SEMA Show by heading to the Toyo Treadpass booth to talk to leading builders and truck owners from around the country.
Who says V-8s are dead!?! Nissan teases V-8-powered Frontier for SEMA, Holman returns from his V-8-powered road trip, and Ford drops the mic on the pickup truck market with the new Super Duty's V-8 specs.
Friend of the show Theresa Contreras talks about her best friend Jessi Combs and the newly released “The Fastest Woman on Earth” documentary. GMC drops the new Sierra Denali EV and the guys talk about dirty trucks.
Holman is fresh off Overland Adventure ’22 and the guys catch up on the latest truck news and messages until a well-timed equipment failure in studio dooms the episode for Lightning.
Meet the inventors of the revolutionary tailgate product, The Gate King, and find out how it could make your truck bed even more functional. The guys learn which company is the latest to kill the regular cab pickup, and why is Holman so angry.
The guys head to the Southern California mountains with Toyo Tires to experience the all-new Toyo Open Country R/T Trail tire on- and off-road, before heading to Toyo’s Trailpass event and interviewing a few of our favorite people (Scott Birdsall, we are talking to you) and a few brands you need to know about.
Mike Timmons and Pat Johnson from EGR USA come to the studio to tell the guys about their killer new Rolltrac smart tonneau cover, Lightning has been busy with truck upgrades, and we have an update to share on Mike Seibold’s New Jersey emissions drama.
Ross Berlanga, Marketing Director for TMI Products stops by the studio to talk replacement truck interiors, SEMA Trim Awards, and to sample some Canadian snacks, courtesy of listener Ryan Kornblum. Holman also shares the latest on the progress of his 1941 Ford GPW flat fender.
Banks’ own Matt Gamble talks about the fascinating career of rocketry and nuclear power that led him to his current role as the Engine Program Manager for crate engines. Lightning and Holman discuss the right first truck for teenagers and honorary Texas Holman finds out he is not OK with Oklahomans.
Ryan Kibbe from Kibbetech returns to talk heavy-duty truck upgrades, TRX parts, and what Lightning needs to do to get his hands on some billet lower arms. Lightning shares his travel tips, and the guys go off the reservation with several well-intended and questionably accurate rants. Also, hear the Banks Lokjaw project driving its own power at the Duramax plant.
Joe Zizzadoro from Z Automotive discusses the history of his popular Tazer device for Jeeps and Rams and what it can do for your ride. Holman swaps Mickey Thompson off-road tires and Raceline wheels on Ford’s Lightning to discover how this mod impacts range. The guys discuss what to do with Holman’s @advjeep Instagram page.
Holman takes you on a tour of Skyjacker’s expanding facility in West Monroe, Louisiana and shares his meal of the century with friend of the podcast, Chef Cory Bahr. The guys get the scoop about Brawler Fab from Bill Schultz and there is so much news, including the new Chevy Silverado AEV Bison edition, more details on the Braptor, and a price increase for the F-150 Lightning.
Josh Knichel from DeeZee joins the guys in studio and immediately chokes out Lightning before reminiscing the import scene in the 2000s, and talks through the origins of DeeZee and why your truck might have DeeZee parts without you knowing it. Lightning interviews the owner of an LS-swapped Toyota minitruck, and we make up with Florida Truck Meet’s Jordan Muhlbauer.
Holman gets his hands on a Ford F-150 Lightning and the discussion ensues, the guys talk to enthusiast Mike Sebold who was contacted by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection after listing his truck on Facebook Marketplace, and Andy and Mercedes Lilienthal talk about their participation in the epic Alcan 5000.
Lightning walks us through the XPEL paint protection product suite install on his TRX, company announces package that will allow the fitment of 40-inch tires on a Bronco, and Chevy introduces the all-new ’23 Colorado line-up.
Lightning heads to the Summer Truckin’s Nats in Arlington, Texas and comes back with interviews, Banks fires up a wicked-sounding LokJaw for the first time, and Holman is changing up his driveway mix.
Jackson Ellis from Glendale Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram in Glendale, California, shares years of dealership experience and gives the guys truck buying tips. Dave Davis from Anderson Composites talks about what goes into quality composites and you have the chance to suggest ways for Lightning to ruin his new truck.
Holman takes you along on his road trip down the entire length of Route 66, from Chicago, IL to Santa Monica, CA and KEG Media’s Robbie Bryant talks to the guys about his upcoming Summer Truckin Nationals in Arlington, Texas.
Lightning shares his experience from the starting line at Pike’s Peak, Holman takes a look behind the scenes at Dana Incorporated's HQ, and the guys open a mystery box from their old buddy Jordan Muhlbauer.
Short course champ Keegan Kincaid joins the show and talks to the guys about truck racing, Wisconsin, and burgers. Lightning sets his sights on a new crusade and Holman claims to be burned out on project vehicles. For now.
Lightning and Holman square off, each bringing their own legal expert to the show to get to the bottom of what Holman calls “Lightning’s abject misunderstanding of license plate laws”, or something like that. Find out who comes out on top in the latest round of Lightning vs. Holman, and who wishes they had.
Our favorite buddy Emme Hall is back to tell us how she finally got herself a TSP sticker, our other buddy Jordan from Florida Truck Meet hates us, and Lightning is being both California Pompous AND wrong again… find out about what this time.
Greg Nelson from Real Truck tells the guys why RealTruck.com should be your one-stop shop for truck parts and accessories, Holman talks through his latest adventures in finding parts for his GPW project, and Lightning discloses which mods he plans to do first on his new truck, and which controversial one Holman thinks will put him on the path to ruining it.
Adam Carolla joins the guys to talk about his days working with Lightning in radio, road trips to Vegas, mini-trucks, and a whole lot more. Manville Smith, JL Audio’s VP of Marketing, talks the history of JL Audio and upgrades for your truck.
Holman reviews a Rivian R1T, Four Wheeler’s Jered Korfhage takes the 2022 Nissan Frontier on a multi-State road trip, the guys speak to Chris Hardy at Xpel about paint protection options, and Cerro Gordo’s Brent Underwood sends a personalized message to Lightning.
Learn about the right products and techniques for your own recovery needs from Justin Andrews of Factor 55, get to know Casey LaDelle from Cascade Heavy Rescue, and find out what our friend Ben Palmer recovered on his recent trip to Southern California.
Holman heads to the 2022 Easter Safari in Moab, Utah and catches up with Jeep’s head designer, Mark Allen, and the Head of Jeep, North America, Jim Morrision. Ford teases that a second electric truck is on the way and a vintage duallie-converted Suburban sells at auction.
Lightning heads deep underground on an OLAF-assembled VIP tour of Mitchell Caverns in California’s Mojave Desert.
Recorded live from the MDHCA museum grounds in Goffs, California at the OLAF Mojave Road Adventure Fest, the guys share a little history, some cool experiences, and talk to a few truck owners about their personal rigs.
Go on a 2022 Chevy Silverado ZR2 first drive with Holman, followed by an overview of the ZR2 with GM’s Jim Holtgreven and Jeff Scott and hear from Jon Pulli from Turn 14 and the Racing Enthusiasts and Suppliers Coalition (RESC) to learn how you can help support the RPM act. Also, find out what 10 trucks are the quickest ever tested by MotorTrend.
The guys receive special access to visit Borla’s R&D facility in Oxnard, California and get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into the development and creation of an aftermarket exhaust system, with David Borla himself.
Kenneth Mccay dives headfirst into his 2022 Ford Maverick mini truck build and shares his progress with us. Holman returns from Centerforce’s manual transmission overland run in Arizona and the guys provide tips of what NOT to do in shop class.
Quinn Pultz from 74Weld returns to the podcast to talk about his just-announced bolt-on portal axle option for Jeep 4x4s, the guys discuss the engine that will replace the venerable Hemi, and Holman puts a name to Lightning’s proposed Truck Show Podcast car care line.
Find out how Steve Mancini’s Jeep Gladiator ended up with giant tracks on it, HELLTRAXX, to be specific, and what inspired this cool upgrade. The EPA announces the fine for our friend Kory Willis, and Holman and Lightning announce their partnership with OLAF Events to host a listener campout.
Shine Supply’s Jeremy Stevens joins us to chat about detailing products, techniques, and what ceramic coatings are good for. Holman teases a recent excursion for a future episode and “The Jordans” try out their new podcast on our podcast.
PPEI’s “Truck Infamous” Kory Willis finally has resolution with the EPA and discusses the seven-year legal battle, the future of tuning, and how he plans to save the world. We also learn Lightning’s beauty secrets and pose the age-old TSP question to Kory: In-N-Out or Whataburger?
Billy Creech, desert explorer, talks about pacing and planning of your next off-road adventure, what you need to bring, and how to outfit your trail rig. Ford confirms the Ranger Raptor is coming to your local Ford dealer and the guys want to go camping with you.
Go on a tour with Dan Worley and learn about SDI’s aftermarket E-CLIK active suspension offerings for Jeeps and trucks, Jordan Muhlbauer gives us an update on the future of Daytona Truck Meet, and the guys try to “Know Your Note”. Hang out for a special guest at the end that will delight all our Kevin and Bean fans.
Manny Ramirez from Florida’s Papis Garage is changing the 6x6 game, Nissan’s Hiren Patel gives us the design background on the trio of Frontier concepts from the Chicago auto show, and the guys delve into California pompousness once again.
Join Holman as he visits Dana’s cold weather testing facility in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and drifts a converted electric Ford F-550 chassis cab in the snow and hear from entrepreneur Suzie Ruhs and her company TailHand, which makes a “handy” addition to any tailgate. The guys also research the origins of Lightning’s favorite overused drop.
Our friend Scott Birdsall, from Chuckles Garage, returns to talk Pike’s Peak plans, diesel records, Rolex watches, and offers Holman a bucket list opportunity. The guys discuss which new vehicle has the ugliest fender flares, and one of the guys enjoys a rare Internet win about shop etiquette, while the other hawks wares for Schmanks.
After Lightning cheats death, the Truck Show Podcast is back with another great episode. Paul and Katie Rooprai from AutoBio give the guys the scoop on their new technology for saving and sharing your vehicle’s story. Find out how to volunteer for King of the Hammers and Lightning’s dad wants to buy what?
We hit 2022 running by taking you behind the scenes of the 2024 Chevy Silverado EV with chief engineer Nichole Kraatz. Lightning allegedly orders himself a truck and Holman reveals the winners of the 2022 Four Wheeler of the Year competitions. The guys also talk about what vehicles they are working on for their teen drivers.
Settle in for an interesting, insightful, and perhaps controversial, conversation about the state of the automotive lifestyle that includes topics that range from supercars and DeLoreans to EVs and today’s trucks with Matt Farah from The Smoking Tire.
The guys have a great conversation about tires with Toyo’s very own Todd Bergeson, friend of the show, Shawn Moore, has a powder coat shop, and we call the winner of our California Car Cover holiday giveaway.
This episode is full of listener adventures, from Lightning racing the Mint 400 with Taquache Motorsports to Holman dropping the Odd Ford off with listener Brandon Naves for some fab work. Also, find out which member of the Hall racing family exacted their revenge on Lightning in the desert and stay for our special guest at the end.
Holman takes a five-day journey through the Mojave Desert on the East Mojave Heritage Trail and California Car cover’s Jimmy DeFrank comes back on the show with an offer that Truck Show Podcast listeners can’t refuse.
Lightning convinces Dino from Dino’s Git Down to let him come hang out and grabs a few interviews from within the C10 world, while Holman gives a peak behind the scenes at Four Wheeler’s annual “Of The Year” competition.
Fresh off the road to SEMA, the guys are ready to damp your shock curiosity with Shane Casad from Bilstein, deliver the latest truck news, and find out what’s on your mind.
Our final SEMA episode ends on a high note with Shelby American president Gary Patterson, the crew from Hellwig, and a special SEMA wrap up with friend of the show abd Car Cast co-host, the one and only Matt “Motorator” D’Andria.
Day 4 of SEMA 2021 continues our week of industry coverage with SCT’s Scott Stutler, Mario Donovan of AT Overland, Black Lake’s Seth Ravndal, Hypercraft’s Jon Miller, SCORE’s Jim Ryan, Quadratec’s Ralph Mondeaux, and Jhan Dolphin of PREFIX.
Day 3 of SEMA 2021 brings to you David Page from Edelbrock, John Hotchkis and the SEMA PAC, Cam Douglass from Optima Batteries, Cesar Gracida of RKSport, Kyle Fischer and Lavon Miller from Hot Shot’s Secret, and Wilwood’s own Michael Hamerick.
Day 2 of SEMA 2021 is another great day with interviews that include Mopar head designer Mark Trostle, Bob Rogers from Lance Camper, C10 Talk’s Ronnie Wetch, Jeepin’ Bubba, Earth Cruiser’s Lance Gilles, Jordan Muhlbauer with an UPDATE! (and bourbon), and the one and only Gale Banks.
Day 1 of SEMA 2021 is jammed packed with great interviews about great parts and accessories for your truck. Also, don’t miss the Jay Leno cameo!
SEMA is coming, and we will be there! Get the details so you can come see us record the podcast live. The guys also get the skinny on repairing your well-worn truck seats from the Seat Shop’s Matt and Brian Verhalen and OnX Off-Road has some awesome new features to coming to the app.
Trucks top the “10 Most Stolen” list and the guys do a quick dissection of each vehicle to make the infamous list. Holman recaps recent events at the Mojave Road Rendezvous and OLAF where he had a chance meet up with listeners and the guys catch up on e-mails and 5-star hotline calls.
Join Holman as he gets behind the wheel of a preproduction 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup at GM’s Milford Proving Grounds in Milford, Michigan. Lightning gets surprised with keys to a 2022 Nissan Frontier and gives his own review.
Holman finally opens up about his 1,500-miles of experience behind the wheel of Rivian’s R1T all-electric pickup and the guys bring on friend, Mike Rice, who shares his insider experience with lemon laws. We will also bring you up to speed on all the latest news.
The guys revisit the age-old topic of “what is a truck?”, journalist Jason Gonderman comes on to talk about the all-new Toyota Tundra and updated Toyota Tacoma, and Ford’s Mike Levine makes the case for the 2022 Ford Maverick.
GM’s Executive Chief Engineer for Full Size Trucks, Jaclyn McQuaid, returns to the show with some inside information on the all-new 2022 Chevy Silverado. Explorer Billy Creech once again regales the guys with Mojave Desert lore, along with an invite to the 42nd annual Mojave Road Rendezvous, and a goat delivers a stunning G.O.A.T. impersonation.
Ram Truck CEO Mike Koval comes on to talk about the Ram Brand in 2022 and reveal some major news. Holman finally opens up on some of his recent trips and then fails miserably at knowing the notes found in listener Ben Palmer’s yard.
Holman drives the all-new 2021 Ford Raptor and gives his take on Ford’s extensive new upgrades, Nick Psomas from Peak Suspension talks about entrepreneurship and how he grew a successful business in a crowded category, and the chip shortage continues to ravage the industry.
Builder Matt Ryce proves that even a ’55 Dodge truck on a Chevy S-10 frame can be used as a getaway rig. Christian Hazel comes on the show to discuss the upcoming Ultimate Adventure ’21 and shares his love of old flat fender Jeeps.
Take a deep dive with Dustin Whipple of Whipple Superchargers and learn about what it takes to supercharge today’s trucks and SUVs. Toyota drops a video about diesel technology, leaving the industry to wonder if a new Toyota diesel is coming. Also find out what Holman and Lieberman think when they compare two dissimilar trim levels of Bronco and Wrangler.
Have you heard the news about California’s scary new smog check procedure? You know, the one that scans your ECU for non-standard files and modifications? Well, the guys hook up with Peter Treydte from SEMA's emissions lab to get the straight scoop on what this really means for enthusiasts. We’ll also check in with our favorite new Australian friend, Duralast-sponsored racer Josh Robinson, and find out why he is putting an LS-based V-12 in a Datsun mini truck.
Hang out with the guys as they host an unofficial meetup at Four Sons Brewery in Huntington Beach, California and Holman gets behind the wheel of the new ’22 Nissan Frontier to give his take on Nissan’s new midsize. Nissan also tells the guys about the latest addition to the Nissan Heritage Collection.
After explaining how he almost burned down his 79-year-old flat fender GPW, Holman talks about the direction of his latest project. Jonathan Peace from Sparc Industries shares his story of entrepreneurship and how he is designing and manufacturing the perfect complement to any build while listeners weigh in on Lightning’s quest to rejoin the ranks of truck ownership.
Learn what it takes to make a quality tie-down strap and why Mac’s Custom Tie-Downs is the leader in cargo management with the president of Mac’s, Colin McLemore. Colin shares common mistakes people make when securing loads and why it is important to use good equipment and techniques to get your precious cargo from Point A to Point B. The guys also discuss the latest news in trucks while listeners put a new spin on “Know Your Note”.
Learn about the death wobble phenomenon by signing up for this Death Wobble 101 audio course at the Truck Show Podcast satellite campus of Death Wobble University from none other than our own death wobble expert, Dr. Death Wobble, who may or may not have a real degree from the internet. Also, Lightning and Holman create two more social accounts that they won’t maintain with any regularity.
Our first guest, Alpine’s Steve Brown, returns to talk about the company’s new state-of-the-art, audiophile-quality F1 Status sound system. The guys discuss the quickest police “car” to date, and find out that it is a truck, and talk about the sales fallout of the current chip shortage.
As Hummer H1s get harder to find, one company is pushing the limits of what the ultimate H1 could be. Mil-Spec Automotive rebuilds Hummers from the ground up, reimagining them with performance and luxury, and the latest example will blow your mind. From design details to old-school craftsmanship, find out why the M1-R is the ultimate expression of the H1 platform. Hear from Mil-Spec’s President, Ian Broekman, and get a little whiskey bonus thrown in.
Holman finally gets behind the wheel of the all-new Ford Bronco and gives his review, Jeep responds to Ford’s Sasquatch package with the Xtreme Recon package, and the guys from Campworks Co. tell the guys all about their off-grid adventure trailer.
So, if you had an opportunity to race a Toyota 4Runner at King of the Hammers, you would naturally pull out the stock drivetrain and replace it with one from a Nissan Leaf, wouldn’t you? Well Kyle Seggelin did just that. Hear more about his electrified journey and how he made it happen. Also hear from Ed and Romina Tansingco from ThinSkinz, which is a great product to protect your door panels from destructive cargo, man’s best friend, and messy passengers.
Come along on Four Wheeler’s Overland Adventure where you will hear from participants and their unique vehicles, podcast listeners, and some great companies who attended this 400-mile trip through the backcountry. Toyota upgrades the Tacoma lineup for ’22 and we attempt to settle the burger wars with a spokesperson from the Texas contingent.
The second part of our third Gale Banks sit down is sure to delight and entertain you. The guys also enjoy a listener gift and attempt to “Know Your Note”.
Sit down and strap in for part one of a two-part chat with the one and only Gale Banks. Also hear the guys argue the merits of certain technologies in the automotive market and hear about the new all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning.
Walk around the ’21 Ford Raptor with exterior designer Tom Liu and hear from Billy Creech about why it is so important to explore the backcountry prepared. Our buddy Jordan from Daytona Truck Meet returns for a giveaway and Holman tries to talk Lightning through his latest automotive dilemma.
Ride along in the Army’s latest vehicle, the Chevy Colorado ZR2-based Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV). Utilizing 90-percent commercial off the shelf parts, hear the amazing background on how the ISV came to be and how GM Defense intends to disrupt the defense industry using by the same parts found on your truck. Holman rides in the new Ford Bronco with a surprise driver and the guys get deeper into chicken Sandwich territory.
The insightful and renowned Reeves Callaway steals the show with an enlightening and informative interview that will take you to unexpected places with history, storytelling, and an overview of the latest Callaway Silverado performance truck. This one is a real treat for any true automotive enthusiast. Also, the guys, in a poor showing, apparently no longer “Know Your Note”.
Our buddy Mike Finnegan makes a surprise visit to the studio to say “hi” and we turn it into an entire show! Find out what’s up with Mike’s C10, who has banned him for life (and why it was worth it), how fast he’s been in his jet boat, and what he does when he can’t enjoy the Lord’s Chicken.
Enjoy a walkaround of the all-new 2022 Nissan Frontier with its lead exterior designer, Hiren Patel, and go for a ride in the Jeep Magneto concept with Jeep’s Jim Morrison. The guys also get a listener truck review and hear from Gene Fugatt, owner-operator of a nearly million-mile Duramax pickup.
We meet up with a pristine 1991 Nissan Hardbody King Cab SE V-6 from the Nissan Heritage Collection for a walkaround and convince the powers that be to let us drive it! Holman also hangs with Jeep’s head designer, Mark Allen, to talk about the Easter Jeep Safari Concepts in Moab, Utah.
The guys discuss a recent article that attacks and labels truck owners, David Borla from Borla Exhaust shares his company’s story and how the premium parts manufacturer continues to thrive while making performance exhaust systems in the U.S.A., and find out how SAE’s J1349 will better allow comparisons between traditional ICE engines and future powertrains.
Mutual friend of the show and nationally syndicated radio personality Nicole Alvarez taps the guys to help her design her dream Bronco and Kory Willis of PPEi checks in to give an update on his battle with the EPA. Jeep also teases the company’s Easter Jeep Safari concepts.
Go on a deep dive with some of the members of the global Ford Ranger Tremor team and hear about how the latest Ranger variant came to market and the technical changes that made it possible. The guys will also talk with Danny Hentges from Levvel Air about the slickest air line setup we’ve ever seen and will discuss the new Alpha Wolf EV adventure truck startup.
Friend of the show Matt Feldermann from American Expedition Vehicles returns to give an update on product availability and what’s new for the JT, Ram HD, and Colorado, while the guys discuss the value of Facebook Groups and DECKED winner, listener Jack Sandoz, gives us his review about how much abuse a DECKED system can take.
Edelbrock’s product manager of forced induction, David Page, joins the show to talk superchargers and what goes in to making them powerful, drivable, and reliable. He’ll also share with us the challenges today’s aftermarket manufactures face when adding forced induction to modern vehicles. The guys discuss Firepunk Diesel’s new record-breaking, Cummins-powered S-10 and how long it will be before Chevy joins Ford’s Raptor and Ram’s TRX in the go-fast segment.
Our old friend Ben Palmer joins the guys to talk about his company, 406 Garage, which specializes in the location and repair of vintage International iron. Holman takes you for a tour of the Petersen Automotive Museum’s new “Extreme Conditions” exhibit and we find out which host is experiencing bigger renovation problems in the battle for home improvement supremacy.
Former Transamerican Auto Parts and 4 Wheel Parts owner, Greg Adler, talks about the rise and ultimate sale of his family’s booming business and why he chose to start all over and do it again, instead of becoming a television personality or spending his time on a private island in the Caribbean, sipping cocktails. Holman discusses his decision to switch to a particular power-tool brand’s cordless platform and Lightning earns his chance to report the news.
This forward-looking episode focuses on the future of trucks with Magna’s Executive Vice President of Corporate R&D, Sherif Marakby. Hear about the challenges that face the truck market and the technologies that will be needed to overcome them to win over truck buyers. Hear opinions on whether electrification is the answer to everything, how long until battery technology rivals diesel, and an answer to an age-old question.
Mini trucker, former magazine guy, and founder of Flo Airride, Mike Alexander, joins the guys to chat about his company’s recent acquisition by Air Lift and his story of how he went from working at Circuit City to being embraced by the automotive aftermarket. Listen to Mike A. and Holman share stories from their magazine days and hear what’s next for Flo Airride and Air Lift Performance. We’ll also read some listener feedback about a past guest and find out if Holman will ever get his timing down.
The ’22 Nissan Frontier and ’21 Ford Raptor have been announced! Listen to this bonus episode as the guys discuss the new trucks and share the important info that you need to know. Will the Nissan have a manual? Will the Raptor have a V-8? Find out all this and more...
Go Fast Campers co-founder Graeme MacPherson returns to extol the virtues of the company’s new bar raising V2 camper, platform tent, and topper, while sharing GFC’s entrepreneurial philosophy that has helped the company grow while keeping manufacturing and high-paying jobs in the US. The guys share the winners of the 2021 Four Wheeler of the Year awards and Lightning finds himself in the middle of some law enforcement action.
Go behind the scenes of Heatshield Products with Steve Heye to learn about thermal management products, the proper way to absorb sound, and why hot-rodding a smoker with Heatshield Products is a good idea. The guys also get an update on Daytona Truck Meet from their favorite truck enthusiast in Florida, Jordan Muhlbauer. Lastly, Lightning tests Holman’s truck IQ.
Never one to shy away from gracing our podcast (or any others) with his knowledge and opinion, automotive personality and journalist Jonny Lieberman returns to shed light on Toyota’s decision to cancel the Land Cruiser in America, while touching on midsize trucks, Ram’s TRX, Land Rovers, and Portuguese sausages. DECKED breaks their own embargo and announces, to our listeners first, the new product we’ve all been waiting for.
Welcome back! The guys are excited to release their first episode of 2021 and welcome explorer Billy Creech to the podcast to talk about the Eastern Mojave Heritage Trail and exploring the Mojave in his modified Avalanche. The guys also discuss Toyota’s decision to kill the Land Cruiser in America and talk about which trucks sold top the most-bought list in 2020.
The guys sneak in one last episode for the year to go over forgotten messages and talk about their favorite shows of 2020.
Come along for the ride with Jeremiah Proffitt of Proffitt’s Resurrection Land Cruisers and hear all about Toyota Land Cruisers and Mega Cruisers from one of the premier restorers in the country. Also learn the difference between frame-off and body-off and why only one term is the correct one. The guys also check in with Truck Trend’s Jason Gonderman for a review of the ’21 F-150 Hybrid and catch up on “Know Your Note”.
Curious about welding, or what equipment you might need to start? Learn the basics and hear some tips from master welder Rick Wright of Wright Designs, LLC. Brent Hagan from Nissan returns to talk about the redesigned ’21 Nissan Armada and the guys want to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and thank you for listening to all of our antics this year!
For those gearheads who love to fly, this episode will be a pretty special one, as the guys become fast friends with retired Air Force pilot Major Bert G. Garrison Jr. What started as a campfire conversation about overlanding in vintage iron morphed into some incredible storytelling about his time in the EF-111, B-52, T-43, U-2, and as the very last USAF SR-71 Blackbird pilot. Lightning finally experiences Ram’s TRX and a listener rediscovers a favorite holiday drink from the past.
While it isn’t quite the Towisode, the guys have a lively discussion with commercial driver René Garza who has over 2 million miles logged hauling freight from the ice roads of Alaska to turnpikes of Florida. Apportioned at 46,000 pounds, Rene talks about putting his GM dually to the test on a daily basis. We also discuss the latest Nikola bombshell and Holman nerds out on his latest off-road adventure through history.
Learn the BlueDEF Platinum difference with Old World Industry’s Jay Gagnon and hear about Worksport’s innovative new solar tonneau cover, the Terravis, from CEO Steve Rossi. The guys also bring you Matthew Glunt, the human diesel engine impressionist, in an entertaining segment of Know Your Note.
The guys go deep with Dan Tourino from Carli Suspension and talk about everything from how to properly set up your full-size truck suspension to the legendary Carli Pintop. Lightning does a walkaround on one incredible dually and we learn how not to leave 5-Star hotline messages.
The guys get an update from Atlis Motor Vehicles founder Mark Hanchette and a post-TRX follow-up from Ram’s Head, Mike Koval. Also, did you know Lightning had a brother? Us either. Meet Ryan Tilles, owner of a Nissan Frontier.
Emme Hall talks about being the first person outside of Rivian to test the upcoming R1T electric pickup, after successfully piloting one through the Rebelle Rally. Find out what she’s done to her off-roadster Miata, and if she’ll ever take Lightning anywhere. The guys also spend some time with entrepreneur Tim Miller of Surf City Garage and hear the story behind his epic new venture (and Holman’s favorite new place to spend time), Hot Rods & Handguns. Find out how a ’58 Chevy pickup started it all and how Tim turned a lifelong dream into the ultimate enthusiast hangout.
OEM Audio Plus, known for premium plug-and-play audio upgrades for your Toyota Truck or SUV, is expanding into the Jeep market and the guys learn about what goes into the design and engineering of their killer systems. They also get the scoop on Arnott’s acquisition of AccuAir’s assets and when enthusiasts can expect the brand to relaunch.
Holman gets behind the wheel of the Ram TRX in our latest truck review, while Truck Hero’s Sean Marks takes us inside the truck conglomerate and explains how the company works hard to keep the brands relevant and distinctive. GMC also announces the shockingly good Hummer electric super truck.
Learn about the latest in car care products and technology from Chemical Guys co-founder and CEO Paul Schneider and travel with Lightning to MIMO Technik Aerospace where he will share the fascinating world of 3D printing with metal. The guys also discuss Chevy taking the one-ton towing crown with the company’s upgraded 36,000-pound max tow rating for 2021.
Josh Mazerolle of Vague Industries returns to talk about his latest Death Wish project, what happened to the Hilux and what, exactly, did C10 Talk’s Ronnie Wetch have to do with its current state. The guys also get the latest scoop about 4WP Factory’s new wheel and tire lines from 4WP’s Katheryn Reinhardt and Holman details his latest cross-country adventure.
The guys nerd out on the Bilstein shock technology behind the Ford Bronco and RAM TRX with Bilstein’s head of Damper Magic, Jason Engelman. Find out how these shocks work, how they were chosen, and, in the case of the TRX, what makes the Blackhawk e2 the most sophisticated shocks ever installed on a factory pickup. Holman also talks Defender and listeners actually defend Lightning.
Our friend Lyn Woodward returns to the podcast to discuss her ongoing partnership with Nissan and the Rebelle Rally, while breaking some embargoed Nissan NISMO news. Lightning and Holman also talk about their mixed feelings over the departure of Nikola CEO Trevor Milton and their thoughts on the scandal surrounding it.
You may not know his name, but you know his shows. From Overhaulin’ to Dust to Glory, Bud Brutsman has been the driving force behind many of your favorite shows. Also, Holman gets behind the wheel of the ’21 Jeep Gladiator EcoDiesel and Ford teases a flying SUV in camo. Could it be the rumored Braptor?
Scott Birdsall and Old Smokey smash the Pike’s Peak diesel record, but not without some help from the Cummins Fairy. Holman drives Jeep’s Wrangler 392 concept and Lightning tries to enjoy the rescheduled Daytona Truck Meet without a golf cart. Or passes.
Kory Willis proves that getting knocked down doesn’t mean you are knocked out. He shares the latest news on his battle with the EPA and how the destruction caused by hurricane Laura might have a silver lining. Sean Ramáge from Empire Fab hangs with the guys and talks about his budding empire in the custom truck market and what it is like to run your own shop.
You won’t want to miss this inspirational episode as we get to know entrepreneur Collin Coates, who is chasing his dream of making a name in the automotive industry by building image vehicles and creating world-class content. Then, Rob Spencer from Goose Gear reveals his story of survival after a horrific accident that left him a new man. Find out how he overcame his loss, where he turned his focus, and ultimately how off-roading gave him new purpose, peace, and salvation. And how we gave him a new t-shirt.
The new horsepower king of factory trucks is sporting 702 snorting stallions ready to rock underhood, but in case that isn’t enough, America’s Most Wanted 4x4 can give you up to 1,000 by swapping out those ponies for a hellacious pachyderm. Hear from AMW4x4’s co-owner Jared Petiprin and how he found his passion for engine swaps and turned it into a multi-million-dollar performance business.
Head of Ram Trucks, Mike Koval, joins the guys to talk about the just-announced 702 horsepower Ram 1500 TRX and how much it will set you back to get the keys to one.
Go behind the scenes of two successful American small businesses, one new and one established, to lean about their trajectories, successes, challenges, and most importantly their products. Hear from American Adventure Lab’s Brit Mansell and Clint Cannon from ATS Diesel Performance. Another budding American busines, Nikola, announces a big order for more commercial trucks in an important industry.
Consummate automotive host and Discovery’s resident gearhead, Chris Jacobs, joins the guys to kick off Shark Week and to talk about his illustrious career of television gigs, before revealing his new daily driver. Holman goes on a ride along with Fox and pro-driver Jason Scherer to learn all about their new direct replacement shock family and Lightning looks for ways to make his steering wheel less sticky.
Our good buddy Ronnie Wetch returns to the show to offer up pearls of wisdom for Lightning’s C20 build, while also giving the guys an inside scoop about firefighting and the trucks behind them. Holman and Ronnie rename the Rusty Max to something that might actually be cool, and Lighting is non-committal to the change.
AEM’s Lawson Mollica discusses vehicle electronics, engine swaps, and how AEM’s solutions can make your project a little easier. The guys reveal what factory SUV will be rocking a 710hp V-8 in 2021 and talk about that one non-truck project they wouldn’t bust the other for having.
The guys have a conversation with Warn’s Andy Lilienthal about synthetic vs. steel wire rope, Chinese vs. American winches, Warn’s latest products and Lighting discovers Warn hubs. Diesel Power’s KJ Jones return to dive further into the subject of fueling your diesel truck with gas and answers the question “What is Red Diesel?”. Holman also shares his winning strategy for paying all of the household bills, while still having wife-approved funds for personal projects.
Ford's horse is finally out of the barn and Jeep drops a 392ci Hemi V-8 right in the thick of things. The guys get together with automotive host and journalist Jonny Lieberman to discuss The Bronco and Wrangler in this special bonus episode.
Our friends Theresa Contreras and Sara Morosan from LGE-CTS are back to discuss their new company, Baja Forged, and a bunch of other hilarious stuff. The guys talk to a GM tech who has dealt with the aftermath of gasoline being run through a Duramax engine during regen, and the guys pick out five classic trucks they wish they owned.
Lightning relives his Mini Truckin’ youth at the Southern California Mini Truck Council’s meetup, Crystal Wiken from Bolt Lock tells us all about one of the greatest automotive products of all time, and Ford just dropped the mighty 7.3L Godzilla gas big block into their crate engine catalog. Also, find out which podcast reluctantly mentioned The Truck Show Podcast after listening to our show against their better judgement.
The Truck Show Podcast welcomes Jason “Shag” Arrington from the hit show Iron Resurrection, finding out the origins of his nickname, how he became an automotive enthusiast, and about 50 other topics you won’t see coming. Also, a major player in the half-ton market gets updated and Lightning challenges Holman on his level of commitment to automotive courtesy.
Can you imagine quitting your day job, leaving all of your security behind, and hitting the open road to not only explore another country, but an entirely new continent. Adventurer Dan Grec not only did that, but he did it twice. Hear all about Dan’s experiences and how the road chose him. Also play along as we guess your engine sounds and find out where to follow our most recent builds.
Emme Hall loves something more than the Truck Show Podcast, and we’ll agree, it’s really cool. That doesn’t stop the guys from trying to convince her to make it even cooler. Also, Automotive Performance Group’s George Patrick talks about his latest venture to upgrade Ford Rangers with his company’s PRORUNNER package, giving American consumers a taste of the Ranger Raptor. Also, Lighting.
The guys talk shop with Bogi Lateiner from All Girls Garage, learning about her BMW-powered Chevy pickup project, her love of promoting women in the trades, and how overmatched they are by Bogi’s wit. They also explore the world of coatings with Cerakote’s Tim O’Malley and discuss recent experiences with the DMV.
ICON 4X4 is at it again, this time with a gorgeous new F-100-based Reformer. The guys speak with CEO Jonathan Ward about his latest creation and catch up on his latest vices and past times. Rory Edwards and Ted Livingston from onX Offroad discuss their impressive navigation app for wheelers and listeners find out who drew fumes on a $150,000 loaner.
In Ep. 118, Nikola’s founder and CEO Trevor Milton offered to open up the company’s new headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona to the Truck Show Podcast for an exclusive visit. Follow along as we tour the new facility, dive deeper into the Nikola story, and walk through upcoming new products such as the WAV and Badger, as well as go for a ride in the NZT off-road vehicle and Nikola Two semi. Want to know if Nikola is the real thing? Then this is a must-hear episode of the Truck Show Podcast.
Off Road Design has been a stalwart in the full-size wheeling scene for decades and owner and Truck Show listener Stephen Watson tells the story from startup to trusted off-road expert in GM trucks. Holman shares his recent misadventures on Craigslist and the guys catch up on your 5-star Hotline calls to find out if Canadian bacon is more American than Canadian and get schooled on the difference between a bull and a steer.
Join KC HiLites’ Alan Wang and Ali Sedaghat in studio for a discussion about KC’s 50th anniversary, what it took to get here, and how KC has maintained its position as a leader in lighting for five decades. The guys also talk to Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator chief engineer Pete Milosavlevski about the awesome new Gladiator Mojave and try to wake up Daytona Truck Meet’s Jordan Muhlbauer for his event update.
Whether you like to rock, enjoy climbing over rocks, or have a curiosity about a certain ROXOR off-roader, the guys have you covered in this episode. Hear from ROXOR’s own story-teller Eric Anderson and see how John and Brandon Currie are rocking their new corporate identity, along with all the normal shenanigans you have come to expect from Lightning and Holman.
Jeep’s Head of North America, Jim Morrison, returns to the podcast to talk about his history in the automotive industry and what it’s like to run a major automotive brand. Find out what it takes to keep a brand relevant to its core customers and if Holman has actually had any influence on the vehicles you can buy today. The guys also cover the 2020 Nissan Frontier with the new 3.8L V-6 and 9-speed automatic transmission in their latest truck review.
Get ready for the most interesting interview you didn’t know you needed to hear. From a single statement during his childhood that shaped his passion to experiencing heart-wrenching losses and failures in life, entrepreneur Trevor Milton never gave up his dream of changing the world. With a forward-looking business model that has Nikola at the verge of a merger and IPO that will value his company in excess of $3 billion, Milton is ready to prove the naysayers wrong and share his success with others.
Get conversationally sideways with professional fun-haver Vaughn Gitten Jr. and hear about his path from IT guy to championship racer and owner of RTR vehicles. Find out more about the all-new drivetrain coming to the ’20 Nissan Frontier as a precursor to the upcoming redesigned ’21 Nissan Frontier with Nissan engineer Melaina Vasko.
Learn what goes into extending your fuel range with a Titan high-capacity fuel tank, find out if Lightning and Holman “know your note”, and enjoy a new version of the Truck Show Podcast intro brought to you by the Bodietones.
Learn all about diagnostic scan tools from Innova’s Bob Madison before taking a deep dive into the world of synthetic lubricants with Amsoil’s Mark Nyholm. Then be prepared to out every shop’s public enemy #1, the “I only take half a donut and leave the other half behind” guy.
Casey Currie, winner of just about everything, including the only American to win Dakar, hops on to talk about racing, business, family, and overall fun-having in the world of off-road and trucks. Find out which of his wins was the sweetest and what his favorite vehicle on four wheels is. Lightning and Holman battle it out for who can get toilet paper before the supply runs out.
If you missed the inaugural Four Wheeler Adventure Expo, don’t worry! Lightning and Holman have you covered with interviews that run the gamut between listeners, industry celebrities, and great companies, including Dirt Every Day’s Fred Williams and Dave Chappell, Ian Johnson, Camburg’s Jerry Zaiden, Listener Marshall Montano, Icon Vehicle Dynamics, Storyteller Overland, Mercedes-Benz Vans, Leatherman, Exploration Outfitters/Patriot Campers, Four Wheel Pop-Up Campers, Listener Max Schultz, Quigley 4x4, Sportsmobile, Leitner Designs, Rockhard 4x4, Rhino Adventure Gear, and manual trans adventurer Jillian Rebekah. Awkward thanks to listener Kyle Cunliffe for letting the guys sign your new baby girl!
When Lightning and Holman get their hands on a Nissan Titan for a week, how will they spend it? Learning everything they can about Nissan trucks of course! The guys interview Nissan's Tiago Castro about the '20 Titan and history of Nissan trucks, get the back story behind Brian Murphy's one-million mile achievement in his Nissan Frontier, and talk to fishing guide Maddie Brenneman and celebrity chef David Rose about how they use their Nissan trucks to support their livelihoods and passions.
Mike Finnegan shares the misadventures from picking up his Cummins-powered Ford six-door medium-duty truck, the guys find out way more than you might expect about electric truck technology by chatting with Atlis Motor Vehicles CEO and Founder Mark Hanchett, and when the gas light is on, range anxiety is real!
In this episode, get to know the truck-loving side of NHRA on FOX announcer and Motor Trend host, Brian Lohnes, before settling into a little chat about turbos with Garrett’s Tim Coltey. Scott Birdsall of Chuckle’s Garage talks about his wicked turbocharged and Cummins-powered F-1, and which world record he has his sights on.
Have you ever had that moment where the minute you sell your truck, you know you’ve made a mistake? John Ross from the WatchJRGo YouTube page went through exactly that, and now he has a plan to right his wrong. Also hear from Nick Priegnitz from Calibrated Power Solutions about some killer new gas tunes (and a 200hp ROXOR!) and find out more about the business of making custom badges with Steve Smart of billet badges.
Dave Sparks from Diesel Brothers, Sparks Motors, Diesel Power Gear, and now Nikola fame opens up about his start, business successes and challenges, the infamous lawsuit, and his new business foray into electrified pickups. He talks to the guys about being in the right place at the right time, surrounding himself with good people, and how a normal guy figured out how to live his best life and inspire others to do the same.
Learn everything you ever wanted to know about performance diesel injectors with Andrew Stauffer from S&S Diesel Motorsport, get to know the 2020 Ford Super Duty with a review from Truck Trend’s Jason Gonderman, and find out what new products were announced at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show, including an upgraded (finally) Nissan Frontier!
YouTuber Ryan Mayer comes on to chat about the popularity of his channel and then the guys discuss how their personal YouTube pages compare. This week’s news includes discussions about Hummers, Broncos and even the alleged Raptor-killing Ram Rebel TRX. We’ll also review the ’20 Nissan Titan XD and talk to friend Chef Cory Bahr. A special bonus at the end of the show takes you through Nissan’s Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant.
In the spirit of companies manufacturing products in America, we have two entrepreneurs from different spectrums of the truck market. The guys start off with Garrett Harmola from suspension manufacturer Aldan American to find out what they can do for your classic truck and then check in with Graeme MacPherson of Go Fast Campers to discuss the most huckable truck camper on the market. But wait, there’s more! We finally get around to our backlog of Know Your Note submissions.
The guys enjoy a circuitous chat with Webasto’s Ryan Evans and cover a few topics you might expect, and a few topics you’ll never see coming. Holman shares all the info from an extremely busy news week, including Four Wheeler’s Of The Year winners, and old friend Brian Dooley from Hummerguy.net reveals how Hummer might be coming back from the grave.
Automotive legend, purveyor of forced induction, and futurist Gale Banks returns to the podcast to talk about what pisses him off, what’s ailing the aftermarket, how boat racing lead to the diesel performance aftermarket and much, much more. As a bonus, Gale reveals his definitive answer for a common automotive term that often used incorrectly.
The Truck Show Podcast returns from the holidays with a great story of a guy who has over 500,000 miles on his 2017 Chevy Silverado, a California show promoter who is bringing back the mini-truckin’ shows from your youth, and a plea to save racing by telling Congress to pass the RPM act.
In Part 2 of our Cumminsisode, go for a ride in original Cummins/Dodge development truck, D006, which now sports the same drivetrain as Mopar’s Lowliner from the 2019 SEMA Show. Tour the plants that build Ram’s 6.7L, as well as the massive QSK95 V-16 engine, before getting an inside look at what technologies Cummins will be offered alongside diesel in the near future. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year from the Truck Show Podcast!
Get to know automotive art purveyor and car builder Max Grundy and hear the backstory behind his chopped and dropped 1943 Ford COE Dr. Pepper delivery truck. Then head to Columbus, Indiana and meet Cummins historian Bruce Watson as he walks us through the five diesel-powered Cummins racecars that circled the Brickyard and the diesel engine that was the precursor to the legendary B-series.
It’s finally here, our 100th episode! We share our top moments over the past 100 episodes, as submitted by our listeners, and we play some special messages from past guests. The guys also go full circle and reconnect with The Truck Show’s very first guest, Steve Brown from Alpine Electronics.
Today’s scale R/C trucks are rad, but find out just how rad from guests Damron Atkins and Duston Nixon from Traxxas. Get some solid holiday gift-giving ideas for your hard-to-please gearhead from Jimmy DeFrank of the California Car Cover Company. The guys also take a tour of Lightning’s ’66 C20 and once again prove that everything always comes back to mini truckin’ with Kustom Life founder Frank Newton.
The countdown to our 100th episode continues with awesome guests, including YouTuber DMAXRYNO, Josh Mazerolle from Vague Industries, and a surprise conversation with Truck Show philanthropist and listener, Shawn Moore. Find out which one of the guests is sporting a photo of himself with a cat, lasers, and a cowboy hat, who’s GMC freaked out at SEMA, and who has so many vehicles, they are pawning one of them off on Lightning. We’ll also discuss the polarizing Cybertruck and find out what Holman really knows.
The guys are back from SEMA and hit the ground running with Mike Finnegan of Roadkill. Hear about his new mini truck, what really happened on Roadkill’s 100th episode, and how many ramp trucks he actually owns. We’ll also bring you driving impressions from the highly anticipated ’20 Nissan Titan and Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel launches, along with a little friendly sparing with our good friend, Emme Hall.
Don’t miss our SEMA Part 3 wrap-up with some of our favorite companies, including Switch-Pros, Nissan, SkyJacker, DECKED, Hellwig, EVO Mfg., BDS with a special guest, and Diode Dynamics. Also find out what Lighting and Holman sound like at 3am and where you can find them after recording a show in the middle of the night. Punchiness ensues on Episode 96 of your favorite podcast!
Hang out for Part 2 of our SEMA 2019 coverage and hear from American Expedition Vehicle’s head racoon wrangler Matt Felderman, Craig Jackson of Barrett-Jackson fame, our friend (and someone’s employer, cough Lightning cough) Gale Banks, Lance Campers, Lightforce, RLD Design, and James Baroud.
SEMA 2019 has come and gone, but the Truck Show Podcast has you covered! In Part 1, Hear from country music artist Michael Ray, world traveler Dan Grec, truck builder Johny G, Ronnie Wetch from C10 Talk, Steve Sanders from Cummins, Shelby’s Gary Patterson, Matt and Jake Dinelli from Attitude Performance, and Will Baty of Centerforce.
Hear all about the updated '20 Ford Super Duty from none other than the Super Duty’s chief engineer, Mike Pruitt. Holman and the Truck Trend crew tested 11 of the 2020 pickups for their Pickup Truck of the Year test and share their insights, as well as which ones do the gnarliest burnouts. The guys also talk to Truck Show friend Brandon “Bama” Roussell about the upcoming Music City Showdown in coming to Nashville, Tennessee.
Hear all about the upgraded 2020 Nissan Titan XD, including power, safety, and the awesome new 9-inch touchscreen. Bob Smith from Oracle Lighting talks about the rise of modern direct-replacement lighting options for popular trucks with the guys and we share DECKED’s effort to get National Jobber Day recognized on the national calendar.
Looking for some more power from your Chevy Colorado or GMC Canyon? Well storied GM tuner Mallett Performance has the smog-legal solution and owner Chuck Mallett will tell you all about it. Jason Sandusky from American Force stops by the studio on his swing through So Cal and talks to the guys about what’s new with the wheel company. Plus, you can guess along with us as we catch up with all the Know Your Note submissions from our listeners.
This week the guys talk to GM Performance Chief Engineer Mark Dickens and GM Engineering Group Manager Tom Gierman and experience the ’20 Chevy Silverado BITD race truck firsthand. Could this be the precursor to the Silverado ZR2? We also talk to Gatormade Trailers about HD trailers that are designed to support the loads of the latest HD trucks. Lastly, Ram Trucks just announce that the highly anticipated Ram TRX is happening. Stay tuned!
The guys talk to Josh Wiese from Eaton to find out more about their Michigan Proving Grounds and check in with Power Tank founder Steve Sasaki to hear the entrepreneurial story behind one of the best onboard air systems around. Lightning also discusses his disdain for keyboard warriors and his plan to win them over. Holman shares the official 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel fuel economy numbers.
Kory Willis from PPEi, Clint Cannon of ATS Diesel Performance, Diesel Power’s KJ Jones, and SEMA’s Peter Treydte all check in to lend some insight about the recent emissions storm that that has shaken the diesel performance industry. The guys also share all the truck news that came out of the State Fair of Texas, including the highly anticipated 2020 Nissan Titian and question what Ford says you can tow with the new Super Duty. Lastly, find out what our future will be like when autonomous delivery trucks and rogue monkeys join up to become our new overlords.
Promises kept: the guys track down the owner of the Fall Guy jump truck! Hear the story behind the only mid-engine Fall Guy jump truck from the current owner and find out whether or not he’s taken it out for a jump yet. Hear from Banks Power’s John Espino about the beginning of emissions scrutiny in the diesel space and find out what UPDATE Jordan from Daytona Truck Meet has. Also, you can finally order your very own Truck Show Podcast T-shirt!
Truck Show listener and TV personality Ian Johnson joins the podcast and makes an announcement about his new TV show, Four Wheeler, and the guys interview powder coating expert Kelly Inman to answer the age-old question, “What is powder coating?”. Lightning also attempts to do the 2019 Nissan Titan justice by delivering his very first truck review and Holman finally reveals what he was doing in the UK a few months ago, now that an important embargo has lifted.
Friends of the show Theresa and Jason Contreras, and Sara Morosan, from LGE-CTS Motorsports, fondly remember good friend Jessi Combs, discuss the Real Deal, and talk about owning their successful custom truck business. We’ll also bring you the latest truck news, including evidence that Ford will be removing leaf springs from the Raptor, and maybe even the upcoming redesigned F-150. And just what did we get in the mail from Daytona Truck Meet’s Jordan Muhlbauer?
Don’t miss Diesel Power’s KJ Jones as he reviews the 2020 Ram 1500 Eco Diesel and compares it to the GM half-ton-twin’s 3.0L Duramax. The guys have Joe Rode from Eddie Motorsports in studio to talk about what it means to manufacturer functional bling for your ride and a curious trademark filing has us wondering if the return of the factory sport truck is just around the corner.
The guys are back in studio and ready to talk about recent adventures that included submerged vehicles intended to float and raised vehicles intended to be submerged. We also check in with Jason Gonderman from Truck Trend on his review of the new 3.0L Duramax diesel-powered half-ton Chevy and GMC trucks and hear from Bubba Rope president Jim Flowers about the best piece of recovery gear you might not even know about.
(Special thanks to the US Navy and Submarine Group Ten for special access to the USS Tennessee SSBN-734)
You’ve seen the logo, you’ve heard the rumors, and now find out the story behind the Gambler 500. Gambler principal Tate Morgan talks to the guys about entering this infamously awesome event, drinking whiskey, and the weirdest vehicles ever to compete, possibly setting into motion a Truck Show Podcast entry for 2020. We talk to Susan Pieper of DMOS collective to find out about a Kickstarter for the most badass shovel you never knew you needed, and Nissan drops some news on the future Titan XD and Cummins 5.0L turbo diesel.
Scores of listeners descend on the MotorTrend Group HQ in EL Segundo, CA as Omar and Emme discuss their ongoing “beefs” with Holman and Lightning, while listeners from as far away as Texas hang out to feast on BBQ, drink Dr. Pepper, and talk trucks with the guys.
Congrats to Listener Jack Sandoz from Grenada Hills, CA! Can't wait to see your truck with a new DECKED system in the bed!
The incomparable Emme Hall shares exploits and misadventures from road, and in her first conversation with Lightning ever, squashes their beef. Holman returns from vacation, where he hooked up with the Catalina Island company to check out some of their fleet vehicles, repowers, and bio fuel production while trackin down the best buffalo burger on the island. Lastly, a reader poses the question, “Wasn’t the Lil’ Red Express the REAL first factory sport truck?”, and the guys discuss.
An episode so awesome, it has two Lightnings! Join the guys for a sit down with Motorator Matt D’Andria to talk about his first-gen Ford Lightning, trucks, cars, podcasts, celebrities, and go wherever else the conversation leads them. We’ll also cover electric pickups pulling trains, GM 3.0L Duramax fuel economy, and a production truck that can do 0-60 in under 4 seconds. Lastly, don’t miss out on entering to win a fully kitted DECKED system and a trip to our Southern California studios for our 500 5-Star Review Listener Meetup.
Planning on storming Area 51 in September? Don’t go without hearing some tips from our go-to desert guru Nena Barlow of Barlow Adventures. Meet Old World Industries’ CEO Charles Culverhouse and product manager Mark Alexander and learn everything you’ve always wondered about DEF. Also, find out about Lightning’s new truck, or at least the one he suckered someone in to letting him borrow for a week.
Find out the story behind a Mexican Lobo Raptor that Holman spotted in the UK, hear a first-hand account from photographer Josh Jones on the train derailment that cost many Jeep Gladiators and GM 1500s their salable lives, and catch up with Jim Suty, President of the Friends of Oceano dunes for a land use update you won’t want to miss. Also, find out what hot-button issue has Lightning ranting about this time.
Barn finds are all the rage these days, so you’ll want to hear our interview with Hot Rod contributor Ryan Brutt, who has found everything from Dodge Dudes to Boeing B-17s tucked away in barns and fields. The guys also catch up with MegaRaptor creator Jeremy Dixon and find out what awaits at the next level when your Raptor just doesn’t turn heads anymore. Also, did Ford just fire a shot over Ram’s bow with a new Super Duty Tremor package?
You don’t need a college degree to support your truck habit, instead learn real skills that are valuable in today’s world from The Fab School. The guys also check out new auto enthusiast platform Wheelwell.com and find out who makes the best truck, according to JD Power. Lastly, you won’t want to miss some additional details about our upcoming 500 5-star Listener Meetup with Nissan and DECKED!
Thank you to all of our great fans who have left more than 500 5-star reviews for The Truck Show Podcast! We’d like to celebrate this achievement by hosting a listener meetup at the Motor Trend Group HQ in El Segundo, CA with our friends from Nissan and Decked on Saturday, August 10th. We’ll have food, previous guests, editors, and swag to give away. If you aren’t from So Cal, be sure to head over to decked.com/truckshow and enter to win an all-expense paid trip to be a part of the fun (oh, and a DECKED system!).
The guys dig a little deeper into the new Duramax 3.0L I-6 with Duramax Assistant Chief Engineer John Barta and discover the origins of off-road racing talent through the eyes of kids short course racing in a new documentary, Mod Kids USA. We also say goodbye to off-road legend and friend Rod Hall, who passed away recently at the age of 81. Lastly, the Truck Show Podcast defends its honor in the world of five-star reviews.
Did you hear? The guys went to Diesel Power Challenge and ended up exploring Casa Bonita with Gale Banks… and also talking to KJ Jones from Diesel Power and getting the DPC 2019 recap. You’ll hear some great stories from DPC and then head over to the CFT Performance shop where owner Josh Chapman will walk you through his compound-turbo’d Nissan Titan XD. How does a 1,000 lb-ft Cummins 5.0L sound to you?
The guys head east this week to cover one of the nation’s biggest truck shows, the Daytona Truck Meet in Daytona Beach, Florida. From burnout contests and drifting golf carts, to lowered rat rods and height-shifting pickups, this episode will take you through all of the antics as Lightning and Holman see the elusive Carolina squat firsthand and finally find a cool Honda pickup. Don’t miss catching up with old friends, making new ones, and keeping up with the latest trends in the world of trucks.
Find out everything you wanted to know about truck emissions, but were afraid to ask, with SEMA Director of Emissions Compliance Peter Treydte. Hear how you can rent a tank for your next party and get up to speed with all the latest happenings in the truck and off-road world, including how the Jeep community came together to remember a hero.
Come explore Overland Expo West with Holman as he gets the latest product news from such great brands as Nissan, Decked, RIVIAN, Camburg, Go Fast Campers, Westin, Off Road Power Products, DeeZee, VTX Wheels, listener Marvin, Warn, ARB, Goose Gear, Poolahoop, Rhino Rack (PSA: there are no Rhinoceroses in Australia), and Sherp.
Episode 69 is the second part of the show started in Ep. 68. We’ll introduce you to the creator of The Manual Gearbox Preservation Society, Alan Macey, who turns out to be way more than just the force behind TMGPS. The guys will discuss the story behind TMGPS, how vehicles are designed, and, as usual take the show way off the rails for a while in search of interesting conversation. We’ll also hatch a plan to have a listener party at our studio – but only if we get to 500 five-star reviews!
This is Part 1 of a two-part show, featuring KJ Jones, Editor of Diesel Power, who gives the guys a recap of the Ultimate Callout Challenge and gives an update on the upcoming 2019 Diesel Power Challenge. We’ll also talk to SEMA Launch Pad alumni Kansas Sartin, who will tell us why an extruded and TIG-welded aluminum hitch basket is the last one you’ll ever need. We also tease a secret in-studio guest that will make himself known in Part 2 (Ep. 69) and help you identify a truck in today’s crazy world.
Did you see it on Instagram? Dirthead Dave flopped Dirt Every Day’s LS7-powered Off-Roaderhome at LS Fest and lives to tell the tale. Rob Kibbe of the Muscle Car Place and the Kibbe and Friends podcast helps the guys get a little deeper in their quest for information on the Fall Guy stunt trucks and Jordan from Daytona Truck Meet gets put on blast. We’ll also tell you about the most intense Ford vs. Chevy battle ever!
The guys catch up after Lightning survives his Mexican vacation and interview Tuscaloosa’s Nick Hallum and talk about his GMC tribute to kids with Autism. Find out how you can help! We also get current with the inbox and the 5 Star Hotline.
Listen to our 2019 Easter Jeep Safari exploits and hear from Fred Williams, Dave Chappelle, Rick Péwé, Verne Simons, Trent McGee, Jeep’s Mark Allen, Steve Sanders from Cummins, Carter from BDS, and all of our awesome listeners that we met along the way, plus more!
Lasers have jumped the shark and are now lighting up the off-road industry. Innovator Alan Roach of Baja Designs walks the guys through this awesome new technology and talks about being the most imitated inventor in the history of ever. The Truck Show moves to its new home and listeners come out of the woodwork to tell Lightning he’s no less of a truck enthusiast with a Mini in the driveway.
This year marks the 100thanniversary for Cummins and to celebrate, Steve Sanders from Cummins Repower has a gift for you. The guys also interview Dylan Evans and Jeremy Headlee from ICON Vehicle Dynamics and find out all the things they are doing to make trucks perform better. Lastly, the embargo has lifted and Holman finally gets to tell you what he thinks about the 2020 Jeep Gladiator after driving it for the first time.
Did you enjoy our previous episode with “The Truck No One Saw Coming”? We’ll recap that and all of the April Fools fun from around the internet. The guys talk to ICON 4x4 founder Jonathan Ward about the world’s most expensive Bronco and give you the details on what makes for good replacement rubber with Derek Churchill from Precision Replacement Parts.
We have breaking news that you will not want to miss about a truck no one saw coming! Thanks to an unnamed outlet breaking an embargo, we decided to open up and share what we know. It would be foolish to not download this awesome episode! Hope you enjoyed our April Fools episode!
Explore the world of wheels with Wheel Pros CMO Scott Cobett, hear the history of the brands and find out where they are headed next. Scott shares some exciting news and talks about how to keep clear brand identities when you have a family of brands in your portfolio. The guys also talk to Jesse McGuiness of Watch This Freight and discuss the Ram TRX. Hellcat engine? Check. 8-lug axles? Check. Big travel? Check. Raptor killer? We’ll see.
Have you ever wondered what a portal axle is, or why it might be the ultimate upgrade for your 4x4? 74Weld’s Quinn Pulz joins the guys in studio to talk about performance portals, and a bunch of other topics you won't see coming. Also, find out where Lightning’s truck is headed, and what new project vehicle will sit out in front of his house next.
Hear the story behind former-NFL center Joe Hawley and how he sold it all to buy a 4x4 van and rescue a dog in order to have less to experience more. Find out if a tiny house owner can convince Holman to hate them less and the guys get you up to speed with all of the latest truck news. Thank you to all of the listeners who have made this a successful first year of the Truck Show!
The guys talk automotive with MotorTrend’s Jonny Lieberman, Holman finally reveals what it is like to drive the 2019 Ram HD and Power Wagon, and Lightning gets an e-mail lashing from our good friend Emme Hall.
The guys take The Truck Show Podcast on the road this week and bring you back the stories behind the trucks and people from the first major truck show of the season, Lone Star Throwdown, in Conroe, Texas. Also, Jordan from Daytona Truck Meet, almost turns to dust.
The highly anticipated Jeep Gladiator solid-axle pickup has arrived and we have interviews with some of the key people behind the new Jeep truck. Is it a Wrangler with a bed? Or is it something more? Listen to this episode and find out!
Everything you’ve wanted to know about air suspension, but were afraid to ask, answered by AccuAir’s Reno Heon. The guys discuss all the amazing truck news that came out of the Chicago Auto Show, plus share some sad news for anyone excited about the Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison. Holman is bestowed the award of being an honorary Texan, so don’t forget to RSVP for the Lone Star Throwdown Listener Meetup and have a beer with the newest Texan! And Lightning.
It’s the HUGE, MASSIVE, and content-packed HDisode! This show is packed with so much content, you’ll need an HD truck to haul it home in! PPEI super tuner Kory Willis comes on to talk tuning, while the guys go behind the scenes of the HD Truck Wars with Ram and Chevy. You'll hear from chief engineers Rod Romain from Ram and Jaclyn McQuaid from GM, as well as Rich Scheer from Chevy exterior design and hear about Ford’s BIG Super Duty announcement. Also take a dive into the all-new GM 6.6L gas engine, the updated 6L90E six-speed auto, and find how much Allison is in the new 10-speed 10L1000 GM trans.
The guys catch wind of the very first Gladiator to go under the knife as it gets prepped for King Of Hammer’s Pro Comp 4600 stock class. Gerald Lee from Savvy Motorsports talks about the Jeep pickup’s build-up for KOH and who will be piloting it for the race. Jeff Transou from Transou design also comes on to explain the hubless Super Duty that resides on his Instagram page and the guys give details about their upcoming listener meetup at Lone Star Throwdown.
King of the Hammers is arguably the most innovative off-road race in North America, and the guys talk to founder and owner Dave Cole about his struggles and victories in making KOH what it is today. KJ Jones, Editor-in-Chief of Diesel Power, talks about the introduction of the all-new 2020 GMC Sierra HD and Holman receives a mystery package from one of our first listeners.
The 1,000 lb-ft of torque glass ceiling has been shattered with the new Cummins 6.7L in the 2019 Ram Heavy Duty! To get the scoop, Holman stalks the Ram display at the North American International Auto Show and catches up with Ram VP Jim Morrison and the crew from Cummins. The guys also talk to first-gen Dodge Ram Cummins owner Dave Couvillion from 179 Garage about his super clean truck, which he bought with a surprise under the hood. And don’t forget to have some cake and lift a glass with us to our 50th episode!
What does it take to do a painstakingly detailed frame-off restoration on a Hummer H1 and reimagine it as a modern, yet capable, luxury vehicle? The guys get the scoop from the team behind Mil-Spec Automotive and find out why they had to retool relatively innocuous parts, such as the door handles, themselves. Deaver’s own Scott Born answers everything you’ve ever wondered about leaf springs and why they are still relevant today. Also, is Jeep already working on a performance variant of the Gladiator pickup?
It’s the first show of 2019 and the guys are off to a solid start with guest Greg Alberalla, known for his popular Cummins YouTube channel. Truck industry veteran Marcel Venable finally gives us the phone number we’ve been waiting for, talks classics, and exposes his mistaken identity as a mini trucker. We also find out which new cop headlights you should fear in your rearview and catch up on listener rants (and raves).
It’s the last show of the year and we have packed it full of discussions on the 2020 Ram and Chevy HDs (yet Holman is still holding back!) and the new video rendering from Chase Carroll from Innov8 Design Lab. The guys talk to Michael Guittilla from Multimatic about the company’s entry into the truck market, examine an incident that gives truck guys a bad name before delving into EV and truck electrification, and Lightning has to guess an epic exhaust note. Lastly, will you buy Lightning’s truck already?
Merry Christmas to all of our Truck Show Listeners! In this episode we find out that the guys survived the Fruitcakeisode, share a newsworthy throwback to “Boom Trucks”, exchange Christmas gifts from California Car Cover and Magellan, and talk to Truck Trend’s Brett Evans about the all-new 2019 Ford Ranger first drive. From us to you, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a great holiday season!
Nothing quite captures the spirit of the holidays like enjoying a delicious fruitcake, even if it is a three-year-old fruitcake that helped launch the longest truck warranty in America. Chef Cory Bahr and Dr. Mo add their two cents on eating aged fruitcake. Also the guys check in with Four Wheeler’s 2019 Pickup Truck of the Year judges, rescue errant adventurer Neil Calder, talk to Mark Allen, Head of Jeep design, about the new Jeep Gladiator, and discuss photos of the upcoming 2020 heavy-duty trucks from Ram and Chevy.
Episode 44 is full of goodness, including a conversation with fellow podcaster Ronnie Wetch from C10 Talk, a look at electric trucks with the founder and CEO of electric vehicle startup Bollinger Motors, Robert Bollinger, and a great clip from SEMA’s Brew Talks about mentorship and vocational education. Ben Palmer from American Expedition Vehicles also drops by with pizza, Dr. Pepper, and a little truck insight.
Holman brings you along on his adventure wheeling Nissan trucks in the Western Sahara desert, while the incomparable Emme Hall makes for some good comedy. The guys also launch the 5-Star Hotline as a new way to interact with the Truck Show Podcast Listeners. Lightning joins some Truck Show fans for a day of rock crawling in Johnson Valley, CA.
Steve Sanders from Cummins returns to talk R2.8 swaps, while the guys try to get answers about upcoming Cummins-powered trucks. Lightning and Holman dial up the future to find out what kind of Rhinos come from Australia and what Aussie accessories help your truck carry more. Plus, the time has come for Lightning to sell his beloved brodozer, and Holman teases a survivor XJ that needs a new home.
After several episodes on the road, the guys return to the studio and catch up and with Will Baty of Centerforce Clutches, reconnect with Bobby Martin of Sadistic Iron Werks, and discuss what was missed at SEMA. Plus, find out which manufacturers are hinting at future trucks with concepts that are in plain sight.
In this episode, the guys are back on the road, er trail, putting a 2018 Chevy Colorado ZR2 through its paces. Along the way, they pay respects at the Mojave Desert’s Husky Memorial and speak to those with loved ones to remember. Before heading home, they make a stop in the historic gold town of Randsburg and chat with the owner of the town’s working General Store.
It’s SEMA week! In this Day 5 Bonus Episode, the guys take a closer look at the world of family owned businesses and parts and products made in the USA. This episode features Mike Sapgnola from SEMA, a listener from Ford, award-winning truck builder Chris Church, Stan Chen from Toyo Tires, Mike Stickney from Westin Automotive, John Angelastro from sPOD, Mark Dickens of Chevrolet Performance Parts, Mike Sype of Rancho/Dynomax/Thrush, Lonnie McCurry Jr. of SkyJacker, Jim McGean of Dynatrac, James Fonnesbeck of Expedition One, Shane Casad from Bilstein, and Greg Randolph from DECKED.
It’s SEMA week! In this Day 4 Bonus Episode, the guys take a closer look at the world of lifted trucks with Rob Pigue from Plan B Fab, Kyle Bennett from Stryker Off-Road and SORD Performance Shocks, Listener Carter Reed from BDS, Aaron Aldrich from Any Level Lift, and long-time big-truck innovator Jeff Kelderman from Kelderman.
It’s SEMA week! In this Day 3 Bonus Episode, Gale Banks is back to discuss SEMA, differential covers, mentoring, and his newfound love of Monster Energy drinks. Other guests include Ryan Morgan from Sparks Motors and Diesel Brothers, Jason Gauci from Lund International, Matt Feldermann from AEV, and Chase Carroll from Innov8 Design Labs. Oh, and find out what famous person Gale snubbed to be on our show!
It’s SEMA week! In this Day 2 Bonus Episode, the guys catch up with Brent Hagan from Nissan, SEMA’s Launch Pad winner Matt Beenan, Melanie Hellwig White from Hellwig Products, Craig Jackson of Barrett Jackson, Kevin Stearns from Tillman Motorsports/Pacific Fab, and Titan racer Walter Cheney from Venom Racing.
It’s SEMA week! In this Day 1 Bonus Episode, the guys catch up with Truck Guru Chris Payne, Jordan Muhlbauer from Daytona Truck Meet, Jason Sandusky from American Force Wheels, John Hennessey from Hennessey Performance, and Jerry Zaiden from Camburg. We also check out the first slammed 2019 Ram1500 we’ve seen and enjoy the best marketing move of the day as DECKED hired a local high school band to serenade the entire South Hall. Well done.
Roadkill’s Mike Finnegan comes back to tell more magazine guy stories, talk Carolina Reaper peppers, and discusses his induction in the Mini Truck Hall of Fame. One man makes his mark on 1.5 million Super Duty trucks and Holman shares his insight from Truck Trend’s 2019 Pickup Truck of the Year Competition.
Roadkill’s David Freiburger returns and no topic is off the table. From speed records and Doritos to autonomous driving and cliff diving vehicles, the guys go deep to explore the true definition of a pickup. Herb Helbig, retired Viper engineer, talks about how the Ram SRT-10 became the world’s fastest production truck and Lightning and Holman discuss the whether aftermarket diff covers really work.
The Truck Show Podcast with Lightning and Holman is a fun, irreverent and edgy look at today’s world of trucks. Hosted by veteran Los Angeles radio personality and producer Jay “Lightning” Tilles and truck expert and longtime automotive journalist Sean Holman, the duo brings a unique and entertaining perspective to all things truck, including those lifted, lowered, and everything in between.
Aaron Kaufman returns to the show to talk about what he’s been up to, giving the guys an update on his second season of Shifting Gears, Arclight Fab’s product launch, and of course more F-100 talk. Jim Morrison, Head of Ram Trucks, walks us through 2019 Ram updates and Nissan’s Brent Hagan shares the Titan updates for 2019. Jordan Muhlbauer of Daytona Truck Meet, has a little more info to share about the 2019 event.
The guys reveal the secret life of reliable six-liter Power Strokes with Jeff Dahlin of Bullet Proof Diesel, talk to Chase from Innov8 Design Labs about his photorealistic concept truck renderings, and explore the concept of California pompousness while apologizing for California pompousness.
Will the Ranger Raptor come to the US? The guys speak to Hermann Salenbauch, the Global Director for Ford Performance Vehicles, to discuss the expansion of the Raptor brand and what it means to Ford. They’ll also hear from Jordan Muhlbauer from Daytona Truck Meet with a special announcement, and talk to the founder of Born For Adventure about adventuring out in the world with old iron.
Off Road Motorsports Hall of Famer and racing legend Dick Landfield discusses taking a Ford Raptor racing in Baja for the NORRA Mexican 1000, Chevy’s Performance Manager for Midsize Trucks, Brad Schreiber, returns to tell the guys all about the partnership with AEV to create the 2019 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison, we drive the most affordable truck in a America, and our listeners settle a score between Lightning and Holman.
The guys talk to Paul Wilson of Duramaxtuner.com and Calibrated Power Solutions about diesel tunes and invite Brett Oakes, the founder of truck club juggernaut Severed Ties, in studio to tell stories about the rise and fall of truck clubs and where clubs stand today. We also discuss the announcement of the Chevy ZR2 Bison and the 2019 Ram fuel economy numbers, while Nissan launches the “Calling All Titans” movement.
Sheldon Brown from Toyota talks about the 2019 TRD Pro line-up and their shift to Fox shocks. Rory Connell, formerly of West Coast Customs fame, has a killer solution for operating any electrical accessory on your truck. Lastly, Nat Havholm tells Lightning and Holman about the inspirations behind his automotive lifestyle company, California Grilled Tees.
Ted Moncure, former TRD Product Development Manager for Toyota and current Director of Development for Transamerican Wholesale spends some time in studio talking about the rise of TRD trucks inside Toyota and what it takes to develop a quality lift kit in today’s competitive market. Ted shares his love of desert racing and what it is like to commute to work by airplane. The guys also talk to the original owner of a 2005 Nissan Titan with 417,000 miles on it to figure out just how well a Titan holds up and what maintenance is really required to reach the 400K mark.
Lightning and Holman welcome Jonathan Ward from ICON on the show to talk about his amazing business of restoring and remaking classic vehicles, including ICON’s line of bespoke FJs and Broncos, as well as his Reformer and Derelict line of pickup-ups. Randy Carlson, appraiser on the show Sticker Shock talks mini trucks, classics, and the value of vintage trucks and Holman shares his first review of the 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500.
Massive budgets. Bombshell revelations. Those are other podcasts. This is The Truck Show podcast, where radio personality Jay "Lightning" Tilles and automotive journalist Sean Holman cover all things truck - lifted, lowered, and everything in between.
Camburg’s Jerry Zaiden and Greg Randolph of DECKED join the guys in studio for a fun-filled show that covers the truck modification gamut, from suspension to cargo management that works. Hear how Camburg got its start and how the company has evolved to be one of the industry leaders in off-road performance. Also, get the inside scoop on DECKED, one of the most innovative cargo management solutions available for your truck bed. The guys read your mail and fight over the keys to Nissan’s Titan Surf Camp concept.
Sticker Shock’s Dennis Pittsenbarger stops by the Truck Show Podcast to talk about some of the unique truck stories from season one and Chris Paiva, Ford Performance Engineer for Vehicle Dynamics, tells all about how Fox’s new Live Valve technology made the 2019 Raptor even better. The guys also have Jason Gonderman, editor of Truck Trend, in studio to share his review the 2018 GMC Denali 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax, oh and he saves the guys after locking themselves out of the studio.
Everywhere you look, entrepreneurs are innovating in the automotive space. The guys take a look at two fledgling companies that found problems that needed solving. Any Level Lift gives you the ability to adjust the height of your lifted truck on the fly and LIINC provides a new spin on garage lighting. Ford also solves a “problem” of not offering exclusive power levels in the company’s top-of-the-line F-150 Limited by installing the Raptor’s high-output V-6 in the 2019 model.
Aaron Kaufman from Fast N’ Loud and Shifting Gears fame talks about his love for trucks, his humble beginnings as a mini-trucker, and his thoughts on TV and celebrity. The guys also get the download on Aaron’s latest venture, Arclight Fabrication, and find out what’s up with the Fun Hundred Run. Also joining the podcast in this episode is Chad Callandar, Marketing Manager for the all-new 2019 Ford Ranger. The Truck Show Podcast studio is inundated with ants, is it Lightning or Holman to blame for leaving chili dog remnants behind?
Sit back and relax as the one and only Gale Banks walks us through his career, exploring topics that range from his early days as a struggling shop owner, other career paths, false starts, speed record runs, and early successes. You’ll learn how Gale got into turbos and the backstory behind some of your favorite factory trucks. Gale will also tell which trends diesel enthusiasts have wrong and why. So sit back, relax, and make sometime for this podcast. It’s a long one, but well worth it.
The guys welcome Christian Hazel, Editor of Petersen’s 4-Wheel & Off-Road, who is fresh off the 2018 Ultimate Adventure and ready to talk about this year’s epic event. In addition to UA, the guys drink Slurpees while discussing industry snake oil and marketing tactics, their love for the documentary “Winnebago Man’, and whether there is a place in the truck world for electric pickups. Holman also tries to convince Lighting of why the all-new Suzuki Jimny needs to come to the US.
Go for a ride along with Holman and Jim Morrison, Head of Ram Trucks, North America in a 2018 Cummins-powered Ram 3500HD at FCA’s Chelsea Proving Grounds while finding out all about the 2019 Ram 1500, and join the fun as hit the trails in a 2018 Ram Power Wagon. Then listen to Lightning’s interviews from the ground at Nitto’s Auto Enthusiast Day with PCH Rods and their C10R and learn from Daley Visual all about paint protection and the best ways to keep your truck looking its best!
Find out how the Chevy Colorado went from a one-off concept to a green-lit production truck, as guest Brad Schreiber, Chevy’s Performance Variant Manager for Midsize Trucks, joins Lightning and Holman. Sharing the background of just how the ZR2 came to be, Schreiber gives the guys insight that won’t be heard anywhere else. Holman also talks about his Father’s Day road trip with his daughter in Chevy’s midsized Colorado Redline edition, and the guys find out if Daytona Truck Meet lived up to the hype as the biggest truck show in the South.
If you are commuting in your truck, be warned, you have met the ire of a Mazda 2-driving “journalist” who thinks your truck should be banned. Lightning and Holman discuss the ridiculous article written by Elizabeth Werth, as well as talk to Legacy Classic Trucks founder Winslow Bent, who makes adult Hot Wheels for people with a quarter million dollars to spare. Rick Péwé also checks in to talk about his start with David Freiburger in the off-road magazine world.
The guys talk to the competitors and reveal the winner of Diesel Power’s 2018 Diesel Power Challenge, discuss DPF-friendly diesel performance with Clint Cannon from ATS Diesel Performance, and argue about whether or not a Commercial Driver’s License is worth it for the average person. Also, find out if Baker, CA is really more than just a tall thermometer.
From mini-trucks to supercars, Bobby Martins of Sadistic Iron Werks has evolved with the times. Once a staple on the cover on Mini Truckin magazine, Sadistic is now the go-to shop for bagged Ferraris and Lambos. We’ll also take a look at the evolution of car camping into what is called overlanding today and talk about the explosive growth of Overland Expo. Plus, the guys go behind-the-scenes with Nissan’s built-to-be-used concept trucks.
Mike Finnegan from Roadkill stops by the Truck Show Podcast to talk about his path to Roadkill, his start as a truck magazine editor, and some of his favorite stories from along the way. He also opens up about his biggest disappointment working on Roadkill and gives Lightning and Holman a behind-the-scenes look at what really happened when Roadkill battled Fast N’ Loud.
Are you ready for the four-cylinder-equipped 2019 Chevy Silverado? The guys discuss the new Silverado engine option and first-drive experience with Brett Evans of Truck Trend. Andrew Hoit from Milestar checks in to talk truck tires and explain how Tireco became a big deal. Lightning talks about driving his bro-dozing ROQ Crusher in So Cal traffic and Holman reveals the one thing that will ruin GM trucks for you, plus shares a fond memory of the legendary Ram SRT-10 “Viper Truck.”
Spy photographers are an important part of the truck industry and you’ll hear an insider story of how spy photography affected the fate of the Raptor. The guys also explore the importance of sway bars with Hellwig Products and laugh a little at the expense of a well-meaning announcer at the Ultimate Callout Challenge. All of this and more can be found in Episode 10 of the Truck Show Podcast!
It's the first Dieselisode! The guys have Diesel Power Magazine Editor-in-Chief KJ Jones in the studio to chat about the latest diesel industry trends and to talk to guests from Ford Motor Company and Cummins. Dave Ives from Ford gives us the inside scoop on the new 3.0L Power Stroke and Steve Sanders from Cummins joins us to discuss all things diesel and shares his thoughts on the Great DPF Delete Debate.
Greg Higgs shares the story of how Fab Fours bumpers got its start and why we have Grumpers, Mike Hamrick of Wilwood checks in to talk about the importance of performance brakes for trucks, and we ask Ryan Kibbe of Kibbetech how he got big taunting Jesse James and making magazine-worthy truck builds. Lightning also springs a new segment to test Holman’s truck knowledge.
Get to know Tim Herrick, GM’s Chief Engineer of next-generation light-duty trucks, heavy-duty trucks, and full-size SUVs. The guys talk to Tim about past General Motor’s trucks, what is on the horizon, and what his favorite mountain bike to ride is. Also on the show is Jordan from Daytona Truck Meet, where you and 14,999 of your truck-loving buddies can get together to share your love of trucks. Lightning and Holman also welcome their first in-studio guest, Eric Bajza from AMP Research, to talk about all of the ways AMP makes accessing your truck easier.
Lightning and Holman thank all the listeners for their support in helping the podcast make the automotive Top 5 list on iTunes, talk 2020 Chevy Silverado HD, and tell the story of a 101-year-old retired Chevy truck engineer. Also in this episode the guys explore why Holman is against teenagers on his lawn, Lightning name drops, and we learn why Holman hates tiny houses so much. Also, we find out what was in Holman’s hotel room and who will be on the show in Episode 7!
Lightning and Holman talk adventure with Matt Feldermann from AEV, get the behind-the-scenes scoop on Roadkill from none other than David Freiburger, and learn the ins and outs of show truck building and sponsorships from Cris Payne of Truck Guru. They also take a quick look at news from the New York Auto Show, including the Volkswagen Tanoak and GMC Sierra AT4, as well as dissect renderings of the 2019 Jeep Scrambler pickup. Oh, and don’t miss our youngest fan Hannah sing the intro!
This week the Truck Show goes on the road to Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, to find out why EJS is so important to the off-road industry and dirt-loving enthusiasts.
In this episode, the guys dig deep into shocks with Shane Casad from Bilstein, talk about some of the technology found in the 2019 Ram 1500, and learn from Bump Nation founder Brad Taber about where F-100 guys go to find like-minded enthusiasts. They also dissect what happens to a cow when it is hit by a trophy truck at 112 mph and chat with Fred Williams of Dirt Every Day about what it’s like to go behind the scenes of his hit show.
Checking in with a Lone Star Throwdown co-founder, behind the parts counter with LGE-CTS Motorsports, an inside look at The Roadster Shop, inside Nissan's new Titan, and drooling over the $100K Yenko Silverado.
The Truck Show Podcast with Lightning and Holman debuts with guests from Alpine Electronics, the chief interior designer from Ram Trucks, and a co-founder of Lone Star Throwdown, plus the guys speak to an international journalist who wrote an article exposing the battle over Truck Nuts.