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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, E44 - SEMA Show 2023 Part 1, Live From The EGR Booth
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.
01:59:5005/11/2023
S2, E43 - Katzkin’s Miles Hubbard, LokJaw update, Hug Scott Birdsall
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.
01:52:5329/10/2023
S2, E42 - SEMA President Mike Spagnola
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.
01:50:5121/10/2023
S2, E41 - Diode Dynamics’ Paul McCain, EGR Shop Tour, Anniversary Gifts
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.
02:00:1814/10/2023
S2, E40 - Hellwig’s Melanie White, Holman’s New Wheels, TSP Milestone
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.
01:47:2707/10/2023
S2, E39 - Steven Lutz, ’24 Ram Rebel HD, Holman’s Next Adventure
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.
01:34:0329/09/2023
S2, E38 - America’s Most Wanted 4x4 Shop Tour and Test Drive
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.
02:07:4624/09/2023
S2, E37 - Return of Hardbody, ’24 Ford F-150 Walkthrough, Joys Of Flying
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.
01:59:4417/09/2023
S2, E36 - 303 Products, Keep Our Desert Clean, Killer Cargo Boxes
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.
01:39:1910/09/2023
S2, E35 - TruckHouse, Stellar Built, Modified Trucks
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.
02:15:0827/08/2023
S2, E34 - TMI Products, You Review, Holman Wins The Internet
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 and SD Wheel.
02:18:3126/08/2023
S2, E33 - Howell EFI, Diesel Coming And Going, Mother Nature
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.
01:46:5221/08/2023
S2, E32 - Vigilante 4x4, Gale Banks, Florida Truck Meet UPDATE!
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.
01:56:3112/08/2023
S2, E31 - Sam Lowe of SD Wheel, Million Dollar Fine, Parts Department
Sam Lowe introduces SD Wheel to the podcast audience, the guys share which performance company just received a million-dollar fine from the government, and we tell you about some great new parts. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in association with Banks Power and SD Wheel.
01:42:5106/08/2023
S2, E30 - Kyle Fischer, Tesla Trolls Ford, Are RVs Still Cool?
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.
01:52:3030/07/2023
S2, E29 - Brad Lovell, EV Truck News, Goodbye Reeves Callaway
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.
01:59:2721/07/2023
S2, E28 - Josh Mazerolle, Apex Steering, Expensive Lights
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.
02:07:1715/07/2023
S2, E27 - Scott Birdsall, The Luckiest Man Alive
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.
01:40:5310/07/2023
S2, E26 - Jeep’s Jim Morrison, Lightning’s Moment, Pedal Monster Review
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.
01:27:3402/07/2023
S2, E25 - Bilstein Shocks
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.
02:01:0418/06/2023
S2, E24 - Banana Ron, Land Cruiser Return, GM Invests in Diesel
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. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in association with Banks Power, Bilstein, and onX Offroad.
01:51:4018/06/2023
S2, E23 - onX’s Rory Edwards, ’24 Lexus GX, Ram Rampage
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.
01:57:5210/06/2023
S2, E22 - Zombie Cars, We Lose A Legend, Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison
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.
01:45:5603/06/2023
S2, E21 - Overland Expo West, ’24 Toyota Tacoma, Code Brown
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.
02:24:4528/05/2023
S2, E20 - Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo
Holman heads to the Advance Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Anaheim, California to get a deeper understanding of how advanced technologies are affecting 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.
01:38:3822/05/2023
S2, E19 - '24 Ford Ranger, Le Van Flex-Thru, MagnaFlow Exhaust
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.
01:34:0414/05/2023
S2, E18 - Randy Fredericks' 2Ballistic Mini Truck
Mini Truck Alert!!! This episode is a love letter to minitruckers everywhere, featuring a great story about Randy Fredericks' 2Ballistic tribute build. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan, in association with Banks Power, Bilstein, and onX Offroad.
01:55:4707/05/2023
S2, E17 - Inside Wilwood, A New Truck That Can't Be Modded?, Listener Claps Back
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.
02:14:2129/04/2023
S2, E16 - Jeep’s Mark Allen, Road Trip Uh-oh, Holman Has A Request
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.
02:12:1923/04/2023
S2, E15 - Florida Truck Meet, ’24 Truck Debuts, This Truck Is Worth More Used
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.
01:56:1615/04/2023
S2, E14 - Mechanix Wear’s Kenny Safford
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.
01:16:5908/04/2023
S2, E13 - Leitner Design's Bernard Leitner
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.
01:41:2401/04/2023
S2, E12 - Inside A Successful Diesel Repair Shop, Desert Adventure, Tomato Cake
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.
01:49:3026/03/2023
S2, E11 - Shark Tank Truck Product, Winning The Mint, EV Trucks Work More?
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.
01:38:0620/03/2023
S2, E10 - Engine and Axle Swaps, Five Years of TSP Goodness, #FrontierSpotting
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. The Truck Show Podcast is presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
01:42:3013/03/2023
S2, E9 - Emme Hall, Self-repossessing Truck, TRX Speedo Recalibration Woes
Emme returns to talk about her exploits in prepping her Mazda Miata “Buddy” in 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. The Truck Show Podcast is presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
01:23:2804/03/2023
S2, E8 - Hey That’s Not Lightning!
Lightning is out with the ‘vid, so Adventure Off Road's 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.
01:20:0527/02/2023
S2, E7 - Camburg’s Jerry Zaiden
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. The Truck Show Podcast is presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.
02:19:2920/02/2023
S2, E6 - Bonus: Ram 1500 REV Revealed
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.
13:2313/02/2023
S2, E6 - Racer Scott Birdsall, Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 20th Anniversary, Who's Ghosting Lightning?
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.
02:26:0513/02/2023
S2, E5 - TFL Truck’s Andre Smirnov, $100K GMC Dually, Breaking In The Pod Shed
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.
01:53:2706/02/2023
S2, E4 - PowerStroke Expert Aaron Rodriguez
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.
01:34:3830/01/2023
S2, E3 - State Of The Automotive Industry With Gale Banks
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.
01:51:1023/01/2023
S2, E2 - An Entrepreneurial Story With Feniex Industries
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.
02:11:1016/01/2023
S2, E1 - New Beginnings, Jason Wehrli, Ram Revolution
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.
02:03:0510/01/2023
Ep 260 - Adventuring Through The Colombia Mine
Kick off the New Year with Lightning’s recent adventure through the fabled Columbia mine and the guys reveal the future of the podcast.
01:45:4002/01/2023
Ep. 259 - Our Most Popular Episodes of 2022 and Our All-Time Favorite Holiday Segment
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.
01:43:4226/12/2022
Ep. 258 - High-Power Alternators, So Cal’s Favorite Pastime, Lightning Here
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.
02:04:5519/12/2022
Ep. 257 - Lightning Uses His Truck, Rogue Off-Road, Headlights and Snow Continued
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.
02:02:2012/12/2022
Ep. 256 - Catch Cans, Lightning’s Tip Of The Day, TSP's Future Teased, and a DMOS Deal
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.
01:28:4205/12/2022