The Truck Show Podcast
360 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsDo 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 (106.7 FM KROQ) and truck expert and longtime automotive journalist Sean P. Holman (Truck Trend, Four Wheeler, Diesel Power, Truckin', Jp, Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road, and OVR Magazine), the Truck Show Podcast brings a unique and entertaining perspective to all things truck, including those lifted, lowered, and everything in between.
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Episodes
S2, E80 - Brad Rempel, 2025 Toyota 4Runner, Rental Car Road Trip
April 15, 2024 02:02 - 2 hours - 143 MBBrad 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.
S2, E79 - Have You Heard? - Truck News!
April 11, 2024 04:20 - 27 minutes - 33.1 MBHave 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.
S2, E78 - Jim Pickering, Jeep Concepts, Lightning Anti-Theft
April 08, 2024 04:03 - 1 hour - 128 MBJim 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.
S2, E77 - Have You Heard? Know Your Note!
April 03, 2024 07:30 - 17 minutes - 21.8 MBHave 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.
S2, E76 - Ian Johnson, GM Shuns Bigger Tires, Five Star Hotline Goodness
March 30, 2024 06:15 - 1 hour - 96.4 MBWhat 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.
S2, E75 - Have You Heard? - Truck News!
March 24, 2024 22:34 - 25 minutes - 30.8 MBHave 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.
S2, E74 - Stephen Watson, Modifying Fullsize Trucks, '24 Ford Ranger Review
March 23, 2024 19:06 - 2 hours - 140 MBStephen 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.
S2, E73 - Have You Heard? Ranger Raptor
March 21, 2024 10:00 - 25 minutes - 31.8 MBHolman 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.
S2, E73 - Have You Heard? '24 Ford Ranger Raptor
March 21, 2024 10:00 - 25 minutes - 31.8 MBHolman 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.
S2, E72 - Theresa and Jason Contreras, Ram HD Rumors, What’s In Holman’s Driveway?
March 16, 2024 08:10 - 1 hour - 133 MBTheresa 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.
S2, E71 - Have You Heard? Scott Birdsall: Pickup Record Smasher
March 09, 2024 23:47 - 21 minutes - 24.3 MBScott 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.
S2, E70 - How IGLA Prevents Auto Theft, Emissions-present Diesel Gains, Listener Solves Mystery
March 09, 2024 22:57 - 1 hour - 129 MBThe 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.
S2, E69 - Have You Heard? Truck News! Ford SuperVan 4.2, Ram Tungsten, Nissan Frontier, Holman Drives a Prius
March 06, 2024 06:03 - 22 minutes - 26.1 MBHave 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.
S2, E68 - Mike Finnegan Needs A Truck
March 03, 2024 01:40 - 1 hour - 101 MBMike 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.
S2, E67 - Have You Heard? Chevrolet Silverado First Drive With Gale Banks
February 25, 2024 05:25 - 33 minutes - 38.4 MBHave 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.
S2, E66 - They Tried To Steal Lightning’s TRX, Tim Esterdahl, Nikola Badger “News”
February 25, 2024 05:22 - 1 hour - 132 MBLightning 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.
S2, E65 - Have You Heard? The Latest In Truck News (Ford Ranger Sport Truck, Ram, and Volvo)
February 19, 2024 02:02 - 22 minutes - 26.9 MBHave 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.
S2, E64 - The Lilienthals, the Alcan 5000, and an INEOS Grenadier
February 18, 2024 03:20 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBAndy 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.
S2, E63 - Have You Heard? Jason Loeliger's Viral Raptor Jump (and Landing)
February 14, 2024 05:09 - 33 minutes - 38.3 MBHave 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.
S2, E62 - Sheldon Brown, Chief Engineer for the Toyota Tacoma
February 10, 2024 06:47 - 1 hour - 119 MBSheldon 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.
S2, E61 - Have You Heard? Truck News!
February 04, 2024 06:31 - 18 minutes - 21.6 MBHave 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.
S2, E60 - GM Engineers Tim Demetrio and Julio Bombachini, 8.3L Duramax?, Lightning Drives The Frontier
February 04, 2024 04:21 - 1 hour - 101 MBGeneral 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.
S2, E59 - Have You Heard? Truck News!
January 28, 2024 04:28 - 32 minutes - 37.6 MBHave 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.
S2, E58 - Delia Moon Meier (Iowa 80, The World’s Largest Truck Stop), SHOT Show, Lightning Still Wants A Cybertruck
January 28, 2024 01:58 - 1 hour - 101 MBEnjoy 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.
S2, E57 - Have You Heard? Truck News!
January 21, 2024 22:11 - 27 minutes - 32 MBHave 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.
S2, E56 - Matt Caldwell of Tread Lightly!, Worst Diver’s On The Road
January 21, 2024 20:12 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBMatt 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.
S2, E55 - Have You Heard? The Drive's Caleb Jacobs
January 15, 2024 01:58 - 38 minutes - 43.9 MBHave 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.
S2, E54 - Milton Wong, Leitner GearPOD ROOF, Understanding GVWR
January 15, 2024 00:11 - 1 hour - 128 MBMilton 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.
S2, E53 - Have You Heard? Truck News!
January 11, 2024 06:05 - 15 minutes - 18 MBHave 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.
S2, E52 - Cummins Fined and Insight Behind It
January 04, 2024 05:30 - 1 hour - 111 MBCummins 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.
S2, E51 - RK Sport’s Cesar Gracida, Truck Events, 5-Star Hotline
December 24, 2023 05:25 - 1 hour - 135 MBCesar 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.
S2, E50 - Billy Creech, SEMA Garage, ’24 Toyota Tacoma
December 17, 2023 05:55 - 2 hours - 142 MBBilly 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.
S2, E49 - Cybertruck Upgrades, Inside The ’24 Ford Ranger, Huge Announcement
December 09, 2023 17:08 - 1 hour - 126 MBUnplugged 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.
S2, E48 - Ursa Minor’s John Gish, 705hp for $45K, Restricted List
December 01, 2023 06:47 - 1 hour - 127 MBJohn 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.
S2, E47 - Phat Phabz's Jake McKiddie, TSP’s Dave Graham, Bleep
November 20, 2023 22:05 - 1 hour - 136 MBIn 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.
S2, E46 - S&S Diesel’s Andrew Stauffer, ’24 Ram 1500 Ramcharger, Lightning’s Trip To “Mexico”
November 12, 2023 05:18 - 1 hour - 129 MBThe 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.
S2, E45 - SEMA Show 2023, Part 2
November 10, 2023 07:15 - 1 hour - 103 MBIn 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.
S2, E44 - SEMA Show 2023 Part 1, Live From The EGR Booth
November 05, 2023 07:34 - 1 hour - 137 MBEGR 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.
S2, E43 - Katzkin’s Miles Hubbard, LokJaw update, Hug Scott Birdsall
October 29, 2023 00:51 - 1 hour - 129 MBMiles 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.
S2, E42 - SEMA President Mike Spagnola
October 21, 2023 06:53 - 1 hour - 127 MBIf 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 presen...
S2, E41 - Diode Dynamics’ Paul McCain, EGR Shop Tour, Anniversary Gifts
October 14, 2023 06:40 - 2 hours - 138 MBThe 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.
S2, E40 - Hellwig’s Melanie White, Holman’s New Wheels, TSP Milestone
October 07, 2023 07:25 - 1 hour - 123 MBMelanie 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.
S2, E39 - Steven Lutz, ’24 Ram Rebel HD, Holman’s Next Adventure
September 29, 2023 05:13 - 1 hour - 108 MBSteven 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.
S2, E38 - America’s Most Wanted 4x4 Shop Tour and Test Drive
September 24, 2023 05:16 - 2 hours - 146 MBJared 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.
S2, E37 - Return of Hardbody, ’24 Ford F-150 Walkthrough, Joys Of Flying
September 17, 2023 02:36 - 1 hour - 137 MBThe 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.
S2, E36 - 303 Products, Keep Our Desert Clean, Killer Cargo Boxes
September 10, 2023 05:09 - 1 hour - 114 MBLongtime 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.
S2, E35 - TruckHouse, Stellar Built, Modified Trucks
August 27, 2023 07:18 - 2 hours - 155 MBTruckHouse’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.
S2, E34 - TMI Products, You Review, Holman Wins The Internet
August 26, 2023 07:22 - 2 hours - 159 MBLighting 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 and SD Wheel.
S2, E33 - Howell EFI, Diesel Coming And Going, Mother Nature
August 21, 2023 01:40 - 1 hour - 122 MBJump 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.
S2, E32 - Vigilante 4x4, Gale Banks, Florida Truck Meet UPDATE!
August 12, 2023 05:53 - 1 hour - 133 MBFind 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.