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The Truck Show Podcast

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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 brings a unique and entertaining perspective to all things truck, including those lifted, lowered, and everything in between.

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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 brings a unique and entertaining perspective to all things truck, including those lifted, lowered, and everything in between.

Language:

English


Episodes
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S2, E81 - Have You Heard? Brad Lovell Takes Lightning For A 100 mph Ride In The Bronco DR

4/16/2024
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.

Duration:00:31:05

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S2, E80 - Brad Rempel, 2025 Toyota 4Runner, Rental Car Road Trip

4/14/2024
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.

Duration:02:03:31

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S2, E79 - Have You Heard? - Truck News!

4/11/2024
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.

Duration:00:27:16

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S2, E78 - Jim Pickering, Jeep Concepts, Lightning Anti-Theft

4/8/2024
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.

Duration:01:50:42

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S2, E76 - Ian Johnson, GM Shuns Bigger Tires, Five Star Hotline Goodness

3/30/2024
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.

Duration:01:23:26

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S2, E77 - Have You Heard? Know Your Note!

3/29/2024
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.

Duration:00:17:13

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S2, E75 - Have You Heard? - Truck News!

3/24/2024
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.

Duration:00:25:43

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S2, E74 - Stephen Watson, Modifying Fullsize Trucks, '24 Ford Ranger Review

3/23/2024
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.

Duration:02:01:33

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S2, E73 - Have You Heard? '24 Ford Ranger Raptor

3/21/2024
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.

Duration:00:25:39

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S2, E72 - Theresa and Jason Contreras, Ram HD Rumors, What’s In Holman’s Driveway?

3/16/2024
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.

Duration:01:54:11

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S2, E71 - Have You Heard? Scott Birdsall: Pickup Record Smasher

3/9/2024
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.

Duration:00:21:14

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S2, E70 - How IGLA Prevents Auto Theft, Emissions-present Diesel Gains, Listener Solves Mystery

3/9/2024
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.

Duration:01:51:23

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S2, E69 - Have You Heard? Truck News! Ford SuperVan 4.2, Ram Tungsten, Nissan Frontier, Holman Drives a Prius

3/6/2024
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.

Duration:00:22:47

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S2, E68 - Mike Finnegan Needs A Truck

3/2/2024
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.

Duration:01:28:25

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S2, E67 - Have You Heard? Chevrolet Silverado First Drive With Gale Banks

2/25/2024
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.

Duration:00:33:31

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S2, E66 - They Tried To Steal Lightning’s TRX, Tim Esterdahl, Nikola Badger “News”

2/25/2024
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.

Duration:01:55:03

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S2, E65 - Have You Heard? The Latest In Truck News (Ford Ranger Sport Truck, Ram, and Volvo)

2/18/2024
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.

Duration:00:22:32

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S2, E64 - The Lilienthals, the Alcan 5000, and an INEOS Grenadier

2/17/2024
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.

Duration:01:17:26

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S2, E63 - Have You Heard? Jason Loeliger's Viral Raptor Jump (and Landing)

2/14/2024
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.

Duration:00:33:28

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S2, E62 - Sheldon Brown, Chief Engineer for the Toyota Tacoma

2/10/2024
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.

Duration:01:42:11