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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 (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.
S2, E94 - Solving the Mysterious Death of Rudolf Diesel
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.
01:14:5430/05/2024
S2, E93 - Have You Heard? - Truck News!
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.
27:0629/05/2024
S2, E92 - Radar Detector Deep Dive, Ford Raptor R Test Drive
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.
01:43:4727/05/2024
S2, E91 - Have You Heard? Pro-Tech Knives
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.
36:4022/05/2024
S2, E90 - Pro Eagle’s Chuck Foreman, Stop Doing Stupid Things, Five Star Hotline
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.
01:51:3020/05/2024
S2, E89 - Have You Heard? Truck News!
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.
30:3315/05/2024
S2, E88 - Tool Talk with Bryan Lyttle of AGM Products, Nissan Frontier Hardbody Review
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.
01:24:1313/05/2024
S2, E87 - Mini Trucks of Indiana's Brett Kelien
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.
32:3405/05/2024
S2, E86 - Save Your Cummins!, Inside FTM Diesel, ’25 Ram 1500 RHO
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.
01:21:1405/05/2024
S2, E85 - Have You Heard? The Modern Mini Truck Is A… Super Duty?
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.
29:0702/05/2024
S2, E84 - You Review: ’24 Tacoma, When Does An EV Make Sense?, Truck News
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.
01:11:5321/04/2024
S2, E83 - Have You Heard? News!
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.
25:0721/04/2024
S2, E82 - 700hp Silverado Super Truck, Hardbody, Five Star Hotline
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.
01:12:3821/04/2024
S2, E81 - Have You Heard? Brad Lovell Takes Lightning For A 100 mph Ride In The Bronco DR
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.
31:0518/04/2024
S2, E80 - Brad Rempel, 2025 Toyota 4Runner, Rental Car Road Trip
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.
02:03:3115/04/2024
S2, E79 - Have You Heard? - Truck News!
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.
27:1611/04/2024
S2, E78 - Jim Pickering, Jeep Concepts, Lightning Anti-Theft
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.
01:50:4208/04/2024
S2, E77 - Have You Heard? Know Your Note!
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.
17:1303/04/2024
S2, E76 - Ian Johnson, GM Shuns Bigger Tires, Five Star Hotline Goodness
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.
01:23:2630/03/2024
S2, E75 - Have You Heard? - Truck News!
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.
25:4324/03/2024
S2, E74 - Stephen Watson, Modifying Fullsize Trucks, '24 Ford Ranger Review
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.
02:01:3323/03/2024
S2, E73 - Have You Heard? '24 Ford Ranger Raptor
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.
25:3921/03/2024
S2, E72 - Theresa and Jason Contreras, Ram HD Rumors, What’s In Holman’s Driveway?
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.
01:54:1116/03/2024
S2, E71 - Have You Heard? Scott Birdsall: Pickup Record Smasher
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.
21:1409/03/2024
S2, E70 - How IGLA Prevents Auto Theft, Emissions-present Diesel Gains, Listener Solves Mystery
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.
01:51:2309/03/2024
S2, E69 - Have You Heard? Truck News! Ford SuperVan 4.2, Ram Tungsten, Nissan Frontier, Holman Drives a Prius
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.
22:4706/03/2024
S2, E68 - Mike Finnegan Needs A Truck
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.
01:28:2503/03/2024
S2, E67 - Have You Heard? Chevrolet Silverado First Drive With Gale Banks
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.
33:3125/02/2024
S2, E66 - They Tried To Steal Lightning’s TRX, Tim Esterdahl, Nikola Badger “News”
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.
01:55:0325/02/2024
S2, E65 - Have You Heard? The Latest In Truck News (Ford Ranger Sport Truck, Ram, and Volvo)
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.
22:3219/02/2024
S2, E64 - The Lilienthals, the Alcan 5000, and an INEOS Grenadier
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.
01:17:2618/02/2024
S2, E63 - Have You Heard? Jason Loeliger's Viral Raptor Jump (and Landing)
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.
33:2814/02/2024
S2, E62 - Sheldon Brown, Chief Engineer for the Toyota Tacoma
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.
01:42:1110/02/2024
S2, E61 - Have You Heard? Truck News!
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.
18:5204/02/2024
S2, E60 - GM Engineers Tim Demetrio and Julio Bombachini, 8.3L Duramax?, Lightning Drives The Frontier
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.
01:28:0404/02/2024
S2, E59 - Have You Heard? Truck News!
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.
32:4928/01/2024
S2, E58 - Delia Moon Meier (Iowa 80, The World’s Largest Truck Stop), SHOT Show, Lightning Still Wants A Cybertruck
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.
01:27:0228/01/2024
S2, E57 - Have You Heard? Truck News!
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.
27:4021/01/2024
S2, E56 - Matt Caldwell of Tread Lightly!, Worst Diver’s On The Road
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.
01:18:4821/01/2024
S2, E55 - Have You Heard? The Drive's Caleb Jacobs
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.
38:0615/01/2024
S2, E54 - Milton Wong, Leitner GearPOD ROOF, Understanding GVWR
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.
01:50:4615/01/2024
S2, E53 - Have You Heard? Truck News!
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.
15:2711/01/2024
S2, E52 - Cummins Fined and Insight Behind It
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.
01:35:5104/01/2024
S2, E51 - RK Sport’s Cesar Gracida, Truck Events, 5-Star Hotline
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.
01:56:5924/12/2023
S2, E50 - Billy Creech, SEMA Garage, ’24 Toyota Tacoma
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.
02:02:2717/12/2023
S2, E49 - Cybertruck Upgrades, Inside The ’24 Ford Ranger, Huge Announcement
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.
01:49:1909/12/2023
S2, E48 - Ursa Minor’s John Gish, 705hp for $45K, Restricted List
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.
01:49:1201/12/2023
S2, E47 - Phat Phabz's Jake McKiddie, TSP’s Dave Graham, Bleep
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.
01:59:1020/11/2023
S2, E46 - S&S Diesel’s Andrew Stauffer, ’24 Ram 1500 Ramcharger, Lightning’s Trip To “Mexico”
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.
01:53:0812/11/2023
S2, E45 - SEMA Show 2023, Part 2
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.
01:29:5910/11/2023