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 (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 brin ...
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S2, E85 - Have You Heard? The Modern Mini Truck Is A… Super Duty?
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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.By Jay "Lightning" Tilles and Sean P. Holman
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S2, E84 - You Review: ’24 Tacoma, When Does An EV Make Sense?, Truck News
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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.By Jay "Lightning" Tilles and Sean P. Holman
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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.…
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S2, E82 - 700hp Silverado Super Truck, Hardbody, Five Star Hotline
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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.…
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S2, E81 - Have You Heard? Brad Lovell Takes Lightning For A 100 mph Ride In The Bronco DR
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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.By Jay "Lightning" Tilles and Sean P. Holman
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S2, E80 - Brad Rempel, 2025 Toyota 4Runner, Rental Car Road Trip
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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 …
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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 associ…
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S2, E78 - Jim Pickering, Jeep Concepts, Lightning Anti-Theft
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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…
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S2, E77 - Have You Heard? Know Your Note!
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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.By Jay "Lightning" Tilles and Sean P. Holman
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S2, E76 - Ian Johnson, GM Shuns Bigger Tires, Five Star Hotline Goodness
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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.By Jay "Lightning" Tilles and Sean P. Holman
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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 …
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S2, E74 - Stephen Watson, Modifying Fullsize Trucks, '24 Ford Ranger Review
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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…
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S2, E73 - Have You Heard? '24 Ford Ranger Raptor
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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.By Jay "Lightning" Tilles and Sean P. Holman
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S2, E72 - Theresa and Jason Contreras, Ram HD Rumors, What’s In Holman’s Driveway?
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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.By Jay "Lightning" Tilles and Sean P. Holman
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S2, E71 - Have You Heard? Scott Birdsall: Pickup Record Smasher
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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.By Jay "Lightning" Tilles and Sean P. Holman
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S2, E70 - How IGLA Prevents Auto Theft, Emissions-present Diesel Gains, Listener Solves Mystery
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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.…
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S2, E69 - Have You Heard? Truck News! Ford SuperVan 4.2, Ram Tungsten, Nissan Frontier, Holman Drives a Prius
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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 b…
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S2, E68 - Mike Finnegan Needs A Truck
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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.…
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S2, E67 - Have You Heard? Chevrolet Silverado First Drive With Gale Banks
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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.By Jay "Lightning" Tilles and Sean P. Holman
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S2, E66 - They Tried To Steal Lightning’s TRX, Tim Esterdahl, Nikola Badger “News”
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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.…
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S2, E65 - Have You Heard? The Latest In Truck News (Ford Ranger Sport Truck, Ram, and Volvo)
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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.…
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S2, E64 - The Lilienthals, the Alcan 5000, and an INEOS Grenadier
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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.…
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S2, E63 - Have You Heard? Jason Loeliger's Viral Raptor Jump (and Landing)
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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.By Jay "Lightning" Tilles and Sean P. Holman
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S2, E62 - Sheldon Brown, Chief Engineer for the Toyota Tacoma
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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.…
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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.…
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S2, E60 - GM Engineers Tim Demetrio and Julio Bombachini, 8.3L Duramax?, Lightning Drives The Frontier
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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 ass…
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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.By Jay "Lightning" Tilles and Sean P. Holman
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S2, E58 - Delia Moon Meier (Iowa 80, The World’s Largest Truck Stop), SHOT Show, Lightning Still Wants A Cybertruck
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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 Nis…
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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.By Jay "Lightning" Tilles and Sean P. Holman
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S2, E56 - Matt Caldwell of Tread Lightly!, Worst Diver’s On The Road
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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 …
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S2, E55 - Have You Heard? The Drive's Caleb Jacobs
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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.By Jay "Lightning" Tilles and Sean P. Holman
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S2, E54 - Milton Wong, Leitner GearPOD ROOF, Understanding GVWR
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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.…
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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.By Jay "Lightning" Tilles and Sean P. Holman
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S2, E52 - Cummins Fined and Insight Behind It
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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.…
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S2, E51 - RK Sport’s Cesar Gracida, Truck Events, 5-Star Hotline
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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.…
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S2, E50 - Billy Creech, SEMA Garage, ’24 Toyota Tacoma
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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 …
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S2, E49 - Cybertruck Upgrades, Inside The ’24 Ford Ranger, Huge Announcement
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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.…
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S2, E48 - Ursa Minor’s John Gish, 705hp for $45K, Restricted List
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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 pro…
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S2, E47 - Phat Phabz's Jake McKiddie, TSP’s Dave Graham, Bleep
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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.By Jay "Lightning" Tilles and Sean P. Holman
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S2, E46 - S&S Diesel’s Andrew Stauffer, ’24 Ram 1500 Ramcharger, Lightning’s Trip To “Mexico”
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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.…
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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 as…
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S2, E44 - SEMA Show 2023 Part 1, Live From The EGR Booth
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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.By Jay "Lightning" Tilles and Sean P. Holman
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S2, E43 - Katzkin’s Miles Hubbard, LokJaw update, Hug Scott Birdsall
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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.By Jay "Lightning" Tilles and Sean P. Holman
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S2, E42 - SEMA President Mike Spagnola
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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…
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S2, E41 - Diode Dynamics’ Paul McCain, EGR Shop Tour, Anniversary Gifts
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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.By Jay "Lightning" Tilles and Sean P. Holman
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S2, E40 - Hellwig’s Melanie White, Holman’s New Wheels, TSP Milestone
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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.By Jay "Lightning" Tilles and Sean P. Holman
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S2, E39 - Steven Lutz, ’24 Ram Rebel HD, Holman’s Next Adventure
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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.…
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S2, E38 - America’s Most Wanted 4x4 Shop Tour and Test Drive
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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…
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S2, E37 - Return of Hardbody, ’24 Ford F-150 Walkthrough, Joys Of Flying
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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.…
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S2, E36 - 303 Products, Keep Our Desert Clean, Killer Cargo Boxes
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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 Ban…
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