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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.
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Ep. 109 - The HeavyD-isode with Dave Sparks

Ep. 109 - The HeavyD-isode with Dave Sparks

Dave Sparks from Diesel Brothers, Sparks Motors, Diesel Power Gear, and now Nikola fame opens up about his start, business successes and challenges, the infamous lawsuit, and his new business foray into electrified pickups. He talks to the guys about being in the right place at the right time, surrounding himself with good people, and how a normal guy figured out how to live his best life and inspire others to do the same.
01:52:0517/02/2020
Ep. 108 - History of the Performance Diesel Fuel Injector, 2020 Ford Super Duty Review, Nissan Frontier and the Chicago Auto Show

Ep. 108 - History of the Performance Diesel Fuel Injector, 2020 Ford Super Duty Review, Nissan Frontier and the Chicago Auto Show

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about performance diesel injectors with Andrew Stauffer from S&S Diesel Motorsport, get to know the 2020 Ford Super Duty with a review from Truck Trend’s Jason Gonderman, and find out what new products were announced at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show, including an upgraded (finally) Nissan Frontier!
02:09:3910/02/2020
Ep. 107 - YouTuber Ryan Mayer, Future of Trucks Discussed, ’20 Nissan Titan XD, Chef Cory Bahr

Ep. 107 - YouTuber Ryan Mayer, Future of Trucks Discussed, ’20 Nissan Titan XD, Chef Cory Bahr

YouTuber Ryan Mayer comes on to chat about the popularity of his channel and then the guys discuss how their personal YouTube pages compare. This week’s news includes discussions about Hummers, Broncos and even the alleged Raptor-killing Ram Rebel TRX. We’ll also review the ’20 Nissan Titan XD and talk to friend Chef Cory Bahr. A special bonus at the end of the show takes you through Nissan’s Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant.
02:51:5203/02/2020
Ep. 106 - Classic Truck Suspension Upgrades, Rugged Truck Campers, Truck Notes

Ep. 106 - Classic Truck Suspension Upgrades, Rugged Truck Campers, Truck Notes

In the spirit of companies manufacturing products in America, we have two entrepreneurs from different spectrums of the truck market. The guys start off with Garrett Harmola from suspension manufacturer Aldan American to find out what they can do for your classic truck and then check in with Graeme MacPherson of Go Fast Campers to discuss the most huckable truck camper on the market. But wait, there’s more! We finally get around to our backlog of Know Your Note submissions.
02:26:1227/01/2020
Ep. 105 - From Automotive Marketing To Electric Trucks, So Much Truck News, Hummer Making A Comeback?

Ep. 105 - From Automotive Marketing To Electric Trucks, So Much Truck News, Hummer Making A Comeback?

The guys enjoy a circuitous chat with Webasto’s Ryan Evans and cover a few topics you might expect, and a few topics you’ll never see coming. Holman shares all the info from an extremely busy news week, including Four Wheeler’s Of The Year winners, and old friend Brian Dooley from Hummerguy.net reveals how Hummer might be coming back from the grave.
02:38:3420/01/2020
Ep. 104 - The Galeisode 2 - Gale Banks Is Back!

Ep. 104 - The Galeisode 2 - Gale Banks Is Back!

Automotive legend, purveyor of forced induction, and futurist Gale Banks returns to the podcast to talk about what pisses him off, what’s ailing the aftermarket, how boat racing lead to the diesel performance aftermarket and much, much more. As a bonus, Gale reveals his definitive answer for a common automotive term that often used incorrectly.
02:09:2513/01/2020
Ep. 103 - A Half-Million-Mile Silverado HD, Mini Truck Show Comeback, Save The Racers!

Ep. 103 - A Half-Million-Mile Silverado HD, Mini Truck Show Comeback, Save The Racers!

The Truck Show Podcast returns from the holidays with a great story of a guy who has over 500,000 miles on his 2017 Chevy Silverado, a California show promoter who is bringing back the mini-truckin’ shows from your youth, and a plea to save racing by telling Congress to pass the RPM act.
01:45:5006/01/2020
Ep. 102 - Cumminsisode Part 2, Repowered D006 Drive, How Cummins Engines Are Made, The Future Of Heavy-Duty Propulsion

Ep. 102 - Cumminsisode Part 2, Repowered D006 Drive, How Cummins Engines Are Made, The Future Of Heavy-Duty Propulsion

In Part 2 of our Cumminsisode, go for a ride in original Cummins/Dodge development truck, D006, which now sports the same drivetrain as Mopar’s Lowliner from the 2019 SEMA Show. Tour the plants that build Ram’s 6.7L, as well as the massive QSK95 V-16 engine, before getting an inside look at what technologies Cummins will be offered alongside diesel in the near future. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year from the Truck Show Podcast!
02:12:0423/12/2019
Ep. 101 - Cumminsisode Part 1 and Max Grundy’s Dr. Pepper Truck

Ep. 101 - Cumminsisode Part 1 and Max Grundy’s Dr. Pepper Truck

Get to know automotive art purveyor and car builder Max Grundy and hear the backstory behind his chopped and dropped 1943 Ford COE Dr. Pepper delivery truck. Then head to Columbus, Indiana and meet Cummins historian Bruce Watson as he walks us through the five diesel-powered Cummins racecars that circled the Brickyard and the diesel engine that was the precursor to the legendary B-series. 
02:19:4816/12/2019
Ep. 100 - Our First Guest Returns, Listener’s Top Moments, Friends Check In

Ep. 100 - Our First Guest Returns, Listener’s Top Moments, Friends Check In

It’s finally here, our 100th episode! We share our top moments over the past 100 episodes, as submitted by our listeners, and we play some special messages from past guests. The guys also go full circle and reconnect with The Truck Show’s very first guest, Steve Brown from Alpine Electronics.
02:12:1709/12/2019
Ep. 99 - Badass Trucks You Can Afford, A Badass Truck Lightning Could Afford, Accessories For Truck Enthusiasts, Mini Trucks Are Alive And Well

Ep. 99 - Badass Trucks You Can Afford, A Badass Truck Lightning Could Afford, Accessories For Truck Enthusiasts, Mini Trucks Are Alive And Well

Today’s scale R/C trucks are rad, but find out just how rad from guests Damron Atkins and Duston Nixon from Traxxas. Get some solid holiday gift-giving ideas for your hard-to-please gearhead from Jimmy DeFrank of the California Car Cover Company. The guys also take a tour of Lightning’s ’66 C20 and once again prove that everything always comes back to mini truckin’ with Kustom Life founder Frank Newton.
02:19:0502/12/2019
Ep. 98 - YouTuber DMAXRYNO, What The (Cyber)Truck, Vague Industries, Lightning Is Gifted His Manhood Back

Ep. 98 - YouTuber DMAXRYNO, What The (Cyber)Truck, Vague Industries, Lightning Is Gifted His Manhood Back

The countdown to our 100th episode continues with awesome guests, including YouTuber DMAXRYNO, Josh Mazerolle from Vague Industries, and a surprise conversation with Truck Show philanthropist and listener, Shawn Moore. Find out which one of the guests is sporting a photo of himself with a cat, lasers, and a cowboy hat, who’s GMC freaked out at SEMA, and who has so many vehicles, they are pawning one of them off on Lightning. We’ll also discuss the polarizing Cybertruck and find out what Holman really knows.
02:25:5325/11/2019
Ep. 97 - Mike Finnegan, First Drive: Nissan Titan and Diesel Wrangler, Emme Is Going To Kill Us (Holman)

Ep. 97 - Mike Finnegan, First Drive: Nissan Titan and Diesel Wrangler, Emme Is Going To Kill Us (Holman)

The guys are back from SEMA and hit the ground running with Mike Finnegan of Roadkill. Hear about his new mini truck, what really happened on Roadkill’s 100th episode, and how many ramp trucks he actually owns. We’ll also bring you driving impressions from the highly anticipated ’20 Nissan Titan and Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel launches, along with a little friendly sparing with our good friend, Emme Hall.
02:39:2518/11/2019
Ep. 96 - SEMA Show 2019 Part 3

Ep. 96 - SEMA Show 2019 Part 3

Don’t miss our SEMA Part 3 wrap-up with some of our favorite companies, including Switch-Pros, Nissan, SkyJacker, DECKED, Hellwig, EVO Mfg., BDS with a special guest, and Diode Dynamics. Also find out what Lighting and Holman sound like at 3am and where you can find them after recording a show in the middle of the night. Punchiness ensues on Episode 96 of your favorite podcast!
01:16:0413/11/2019
Ep. 95 - SEMA Show 2019 Part 2

Ep. 95 - SEMA Show 2019 Part 2

Hang out for Part 2 of our SEMA 2019 coverage and hear from American Expedition Vehicle’s head racoon wrangler Matt Felderman, Craig Jackson of Barrett-Jackson fame, our friend (and someone’s employer, *cough* Lightning *cough*) Gale Banks, Lance Campers, Lightforce, RLD Design, and James Baroud.
01:23:0512/11/2019
Ep. 94 - SEMA Show 2019 Part 1

Ep. 94 - SEMA Show 2019 Part 1

SEMA 2019 has come and gone, but the Truck Show Podcast has you covered! In Part 1, Hear from country music artist Michael Ray, world traveler Dan Grec, truck builder Johny G, Ronnie Wetch from C10 Talk, Steve Sanders from Cummins, Shelby’s Gary Patterson, Matt and Jake Dinelli from Attitude Performance, and Will Baty of Centerforce.
01:53:2611/11/2019
Ep. 93 - Super Duty’s Chief Engineer, 11 New Trucks Tested, Gratuitous Burnouts, Music City Showdown

Ep. 93 - Super Duty’s Chief Engineer, 11 New Trucks Tested, Gratuitous Burnouts, Music City Showdown

Hear all about the updated '20 Ford Super Duty from none other than the Super Duty’s chief engineer, Mike Pruitt. Holman and the Truck Trend crew tested 11 of the 2020 pickups for their Pickup Truck of the Year test and share their insights, as well as which ones do the gnarliest burnouts. The guys also talk to Truck Show friend Brandon “Bama” Roussell about the upcoming Music City Showdown in coming to Nashville, Tennessee.
02:38:2504/11/2019
Ep. 92 - '20 Nissan Titan XD, Modern Lighting, National Jobber Day

Ep. 92 - '20 Nissan Titan XD, Modern Lighting, National Jobber Day

Hear all about the upgraded 2020 Nissan Titan XD, including power, safety, and the awesome new 9-inch touchscreen. Bob Smith from Oracle Lighting talks about the rise of modern direct-replacement lighting options for popular trucks with the guys and we share DECKED’s effort to get National Jobber Day recognized on the national calendar.  
01:47:0928/10/2019
Ep. 91 - Haularado Hits Like A Mallett, Forged Wheels, We Listen To Your Engine Sounds

Ep. 91 - Haularado Hits Like A Mallett, Forged Wheels, We Listen To Your Engine Sounds

Looking for some more power from your Chevy Colorado or GMC Canyon? Well storied GM tuner Mallett Performance has the smog-legal solution and owner Chuck Mallett will tell you all about it. Jason Sandusky from American Force stops by the studio on his swing through So Cal and talks to the guys about what’s new with the wheel company. Plus, you can guess along with us as we catch up with all the Know Your Note submissions from our listeners.
02:02:2921/10/2019
Ep. 90 - Could this be the future Silverado ZR2?, Badass HD Trailers, This Performance Truck Just Got Official

Ep. 90 - Could this be the future Silverado ZR2?, Badass HD Trailers, This Performance Truck Just Got Official

This week the guys talk to GM Performance Chief Engineer Mark Dickens and GM Engineering Group Manager Tom Gierman and experience the ’20 Chevy Silverado BITD race truck firsthand. Could this be the precursor to the Silverado ZR2? We also talk to Gatormade Trailers about HD trailers that are designed to support the loads of the latest HD trucks. Lastly, Ram Trucks just announce that the highly anticipated Ram TRX is happening. Stay tuned!
01:55:2714/10/2019
Ep. 89 - Testing To The Limit, Onboard Air, Hurt Lightning And Get A Gift Card?

Ep. 89 - Testing To The Limit, Onboard Air, Hurt Lightning And Get A Gift Card?

The guys talk to Josh Wiese from Eaton to find out more about their Michigan Proving Grounds and check in with Power Tank founder Steve Sasaki to hear the entrepreneurial story behind one of the best onboard air systems around. Lightning also discusses his disdain for keyboard warriors and his plan to win them over. Holman shares the official 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel fuel economy numbers.  
02:47:0107/10/2019
Ep. 88 - The Emissionsisode with PPEi, ATS, Diesel Power, and SEMA, ‘20 Nissan Titan and State Fair of Texas News, Autonomous Vehicles And Monkeys

Ep. 88 - The Emissionsisode with PPEi, ATS, Diesel Power, and SEMA, ‘20 Nissan Titan and State Fair of Texas News, Autonomous Vehicles And Monkeys

Kory Willis from PPEi, Clint Cannon of ATS Diesel Performance, Diesel Power’s KJ Jones, and SEMA’s Peter Treydte all check in to lend some insight about the recent emissions storm that that has shaken the diesel performance industry. The guys also share all the truck news that came out of the State Fair of Texas, including the highly anticipated 2020 Nissan Titian and question what Ford says you can tow with the new Super Duty. Lastly, find out what our future will be like when autonomous delivery trucks and rogue monkeys join up to become our new overlords.  
02:14:4330/09/2019
Ep. 87 - The Fall Guy Truck!!!, CARB Talk, TSP T-Shirts

Ep. 87 - The Fall Guy Truck!!!, CARB Talk, TSP T-Shirts

Promises kept: the guys track down the owner of the Fall Guy jump truck! Hear the story behind the only mid-engine Fall Guy jump truck from the current owner and find out whether or not he’s taken it out for a jump yet. Hear from Banks Power’s John Espino about the beginning of emissions scrutiny in the diesel space and find out what UPDATE Jordan from Daytona Truck Meet has. Also, you can finally order your very own Truck Show Podcast T-shirt!
02:12:5723/09/2019
Ep. 86 - Ian Johnson, Powder Coating, Land Rover Defender Unveiled, Nissan Titan Review

Ep. 86 - Ian Johnson, Powder Coating, Land Rover Defender Unveiled, Nissan Titan Review

Truck Show listener and TV personality Ian Johnson joins the podcast and makes an announcement about his new TV show, Four Wheeler, and the guys interview powder coating expert Kelly Inman to answer the age-old question, “What is powder coating?”. Lightning also attempts to do the 2019 Nissan Titan justice by delivering his very first truck review and Holman finally reveals what he was doing in the UK a few months ago, now that an important embargo has lifted.
02:28:3316/09/2019
Ep. 85 - Remembering Jessi Combs, Custom Truck Shop, Next Half-Ton To Drop Leaf Springs

Ep. 85 - Remembering Jessi Combs, Custom Truck Shop, Next Half-Ton To Drop Leaf Springs

Friends of the show Theresa and Jason Contreras, and Sara Morosan, from LGE-CTS Motorsports, fondly remember good friend Jessi Combs, discuss the Real Deal, and talk about owning their successful custom truck business. We’ll also bring you the latest truck news, including evidence that Ford will be removing leaf springs from the Raptor, and maybe even the upcoming redesigned F-150. And just what did we get in the mail from Daytona Truck Meet’s Jordan Muhlbauer?
02:13:4309/09/2019
Ep. 84 - ’20 Ram EcoDiesel Review, Functional Bling, GMC Bringing Back The Sport Truck?

Ep. 84 - ’20 Ram EcoDiesel Review, Functional Bling, GMC Bringing Back The Sport Truck?

Don’t miss Diesel Power’s KJ Jones as he reviews the 2020 Ram 1500 Eco Diesel and compares it to the GM half-ton-twin’s 3.0L Duramax. The guys have Joe Rode from Eddie Motorsports in studio to talk about what it means to manufacturer functional bling for your ride and a curious trademark filing has us wondering if the return of the factory sport truck is just around the corner.
02:05:4902/09/2019
Ep. 83 - Missile Trucks and Jet Skis, Bubba Rope, How Fuel Efficient is GM’s 3.0L Duramax Diesel?

Ep. 83 - Missile Trucks and Jet Skis, Bubba Rope, How Fuel Efficient is GM’s 3.0L Duramax Diesel?

The guys are back in studio and ready to talk about recent adventures that included submerged vehicles intended to float and raised vehicles intended to be submerged. We also check in with Jason Gonderman from Truck Trend on his review of the new 3.0L Duramax diesel-powered half-ton Chevy and GMC trucks and hear from Bubba Rope president Jim Flowers about the best piece of recovery gear you might not even know about.   (Special thanks to the US Navy and Submarine Group Ten for special access to the USS Tennessee SSBN-734)
02:11:1126/08/2019
Ep. 82 - Gamble With Cheap Trucks, Get The Scoop On A New Tool, Goodbye Cummins 5.0?

Ep. 82 - Gamble With Cheap Trucks, Get The Scoop On A New Tool, Goodbye Cummins 5.0?

You’ve seen the logo, you’ve heard the rumors, and now find out the story behind the Gambler 500. Gambler principal Tate Morgan talks to the guys about entering this infamously awesome event, drinking whiskey, and the weirdest vehicles ever to compete, possibly setting into motion a Truck Show Podcast entry for 2020. We talk to Susan Pieper of DMOS collective to find out about a Kickstarter for the most badass shovel you never knew you needed, and Nissan drops some news on the future Titan XD and Cummins 5.0L turbo diesel.
01:50:0019/08/2019
Ep. 81 - 500 5-Star Listener Meetup, Beef Squishing, Nissan Trucks, DECKED Winner

Ep. 81 - 500 5-Star Listener Meetup, Beef Squishing, Nissan Trucks, DECKED Winner

Scores of listeners descend on the MotorTrend Group HQ in EL Segundo, CA as Omar and Emme discuss their ongoing “beefs” with Holman and Lightning, while listeners from as far away as Texas hang out to feast on BBQ, drink Dr. Pepper, and talk trucks with the guys.
01:24:0812/08/2019
BONUS: Winner! Winner! DECKED OUT Contest Winner Announced!

BONUS: Winner! Winner! DECKED OUT Contest Winner Announced!

Congrats to Listener Jack Sandoz from Grenada Hills, CA! Can't wait to see your truck with a new DECKED system in the bed!
18:0908/08/2019
Ep. 80 - Emme Hall Drove what!?!, Hummers and Buffalo Burgers, The First Factory Sport Truck

Ep. 80 - Emme Hall Drove what!?!, Hummers and Buffalo Burgers, The First Factory Sport Truck

The incomparable Emme Hall shares exploits and misadventures from road, and in her first conversation with Lightning ever, squashes their beef. Holman returns from vacation, where he hooked up with the Catalina Island company to check out some of their fleet vehicles, repowers, and bio fuel production while trackin down the best buffalo burger on the island. Lastly, a reader poses the question, “Wasn’t the Lil’ Red Express the REAL first factory sport truck?”, and the guys discuss.
02:04:5505/08/2019
Ep. 79 - Motorator Matt D’Andria, Last Chance To Get DECKED Out, Electric Pick-Up Yanks Million-Pound Train

Ep. 79 - Motorator Matt D’Andria, Last Chance To Get DECKED Out, Electric Pick-Up Yanks Million-Pound Train

An episode so awesome, it has two Lightnings! Join the guys for a sit down with Motorator Matt D’Andria to talk about his first-gen Ford Lightning, trucks, cars, podcasts, celebrities, and go wherever else the conversation leads them. We’ll also cover electric pickups pulling trains, GM 3.0L Duramax fuel economy, and a production truck that can do 0-60 in under 4 seconds. Lastly, don’t miss out on entering to win a fully kitted DECKED system and a trip to our Southern California studios for our 500 5-Star Review Listener Meetup.
02:05:2729/07/2019
Ep. 78 - Storm Area 51 Invasion, The Biggest Company You Didn’t Know You Knew, Lightning’s (Borrowed) Truck

Ep. 78 - Storm Area 51 Invasion, The Biggest Company You Didn’t Know You Knew, Lightning’s (Borrowed) Truck

Planning on storming Area 51 in September? Don’t go without hearing some tips from our go-to desert guru Nena Barlow of Barlow Adventures. Meet Old World Industries’ CEO Charles Culverhouse and product manager Mark Alexander and learn everything you’ve always wondered about DEF. Also, find out about Lightning’s new truck, or at least the one he suckered someone in to letting him borrow for a week.
01:48:5822/07/2019
Ep. 77 - Raptor Spotting in the UK, $14 Million Train Wreck, Good News From Oceano Dunes

Ep. 77 - Raptor Spotting in the UK, $14 Million Train Wreck, Good News From Oceano Dunes

Find out the story behind a Mexican Lobo Raptor that Holman spotted in the UK, hear a first-hand account from photographer Josh Jones on the train derailment that cost many Jeep Gladiators and GM 1500s their salable lives, and catch up with Jim Suty, President of the Friends of Oceano dunes for a land use update you won’t want to miss. Also, find out what hot-button issue has Lightning ranting about this time.
01:44:2715/07/2019
Ep. 76 - Barn Finds, When A Raptor Isn’t Enough, Ford Power Wagon?

Ep. 76 - Barn Finds, When A Raptor Isn’t Enough, Ford Power Wagon?

Barn finds are all the rage these days, so you’ll want to hear our interview with Hot Rod contributor Ryan Brutt, who has found everything from Dodge Dudes to Boeing B-17s tucked away in barns and fields. The guys also catch up with MegaRaptor creator Jeremy Dixon and find out what awaits at the next level when your Raptor just doesn’t turn heads anymore. Also, did Ford just fire a shot over Ram’s bow with a new Super Duty Tremor package?
02:09:3408/07/2019
Ep. 75 - Learn To Fab, Rad Online Automotive Community, The Most Reliable Trucks, 500 5-Star Meetup

Ep. 75 - Learn To Fab, Rad Online Automotive Community, The Most Reliable Trucks, 500 5-Star Meetup

You don’t need a college degree to support your truck habit, instead learn real skills that are valuable in today’s world from The Fab School. The guys also check out new auto enthusiast platform Wheelwell.com and find out who makes the best truck, according to JD Power. Lastly, you won’t want to miss some additional details about our upcoming 500 5-star Listener Meetup with Nissan and DECKED!
01:41:4001/07/2019
BONUS: 500 5-Star Announcement With Billy Bargain!

BONUS: 500 5-Star Announcement With Billy Bargain!

Thank you to all of our great fans who have left more than 500 5-star reviews for The Truck Show Podcast! We’d like to celebrate this achievement by hosting a listener meetup at the Motor Trend Group HQ in El Segundo, CA with our friends from Nissan and Decked on Saturday, August 10th. We’ll have food, previous guests, editors, and swag to give away. If you aren’t from So Cal, be sure to head over to decked.com/truckshow and enter to win an all-expense paid trip to be a part of the fun (oh, and a DECKED system!).
10:2030/06/2019
Ep. 74 - Inside the Duramax 3.0L I-6, What We Wish We Spent Our Childhood Doing, A Legend Crosses the Final Finish Line

Ep. 74 - Inside the Duramax 3.0L I-6, What We Wish We Spent Our Childhood Doing, A Legend Crosses the Final Finish Line

The guys dig a little deeper into the new Duramax 3.0L I-6 with Duramax Assistant Chief Engineer John Barta and discover the origins of off-road racing talent through the eyes of kids short course racing in a new documentary, Mod Kids USA. We also say goodbye to off-road legend and friend Rod Hall, who passed away recently at the age of 81. Lastly, the Truck Show Podcast defends its honor in the world of five-star reviews.
01:39:2924/06/2019
Ep. 73 - Diesel Power Challenge, 1000 lb-ft Nissan, Casa Bonita From The Eyes of Gale Banks

Ep. 73 - Diesel Power Challenge, 1000 lb-ft Nissan, Casa Bonita From The Eyes of Gale Banks

Did you hear? The guys went to Diesel Power Challenge and ended up exploring Casa Bonita with Gale Banks… and also talking to KJ Jones from Diesel Power and getting the DPC 2019 recap. You’ll hear some great stories from DPC and then head over to the CFT Performance shop where owner Josh Chapman will walk you through his compound-turbo’d Nissan Titan XD. How does a 1,000 lb-ft Cummins 5.0L sound to you?
02:29:0717/06/2019
Ep. 72 - Daytona Truck Meet 2019

Ep. 72 - Daytona Truck Meet 2019

The guys head east this week to cover one of the nation’s biggest truck shows, the Daytona Truck Meet in Daytona Beach, Florida. From burnout contests and drifting golf carts, to lowered rat rods and height-shifting pickups, this episode will take you through all of the antics as Lightning and Holman see the elusive Carolina squat firsthand and finally find a cool Honda pickup. Don’t miss catching up with old friends, making new ones, and keeping up with the latest trends in the world of trucks.
01:25:1211/06/2019
Ep. 71 - Emissions Explained, You Need A Tank, Jeep Community Celebrates A Hero

Ep. 71 - Emissions Explained, You Need A Tank, Jeep Community Celebrates A Hero

Find out everything you wanted to know about truck emissions, but were afraid to ask, with SEMA Director of Emissions Compliance Peter Treydte. Hear how you can rent a tank for your next party and get up to speed with all the latest happenings in the truck and off-road world, including how the Jeep community came together to remember a hero.
02:22:4503/06/2019
Ep. 70 - The 2019 Overland Expoisode

Ep. 70 - The 2019 Overland Expoisode

Come explore Overland Expo West with Holman as he gets the latest product news from such great brands as Nissan, Decked, RIVIAN, Camburg, Go Fast Campers, Westin, Off Road Power Products, DeeZee, VTX Wheels, listener Marvin, Warn, ARB, Goose Gear, Poolahoop, Rhino Rack (PSA: there are no Rhinoceroses in Australia), and Sherp.
02:39:0128/05/2019
Ep. 69 - The Manual Gearbox Preservation Society, Five Hundred Five Star Party

Ep. 69 - The Manual Gearbox Preservation Society, Five Hundred Five Star Party

Episode 69 is the second part of the show started in Ep. 68. We’ll introduce you to the creator of The Manual Gearbox Preservation Society, Alan Macey, who turns out to be way more than just the force behind TMGPS. The guys will discuss the story behind TMGPS, how vehicles are designed, and, as usual take the show way off the rails for a while in search of interesting conversation. We’ll also hatch a plan to have a listener party at our studio – but only if we get to 500 five-star reviews!
01:44:4520/05/2019
Ep. 68 - Ultimate Callout Challenge, DPC Announcement, Pack More Gear, What Makes A Truck

Ep. 68 - Ultimate Callout Challenge, DPC Announcement, Pack More Gear, What Makes A Truck

This is Part 1 of a two-part show, featuring KJ Jones, Editor of Diesel Power, who gives the guys a recap of the Ultimate Callout Challenge and gives an update on the upcoming 2019 Diesel Power Challenge. We’ll also talk to SEMA Launch Pad alumni Kansas Sartin, who will tell us why an extruded and TIG-welded aluminum hitch basket is the last one you’ll ever need. We also tease a secret in-studio guest that will make himself known in Part 2 (Ep. 69) and help you identify a truck in today’s crazy world.
01:39:3613/05/2019
Ep. 67 - Dirt Every Day Flops A 4x4 Winnie, Kibbe Helps With Fall Guy, Daytona Truck Meet On Blast, Ultimate Ford vs. Chevy Argument

Ep. 67 - Dirt Every Day Flops A 4x4 Winnie, Kibbe Helps With Fall Guy, Daytona Truck Meet On Blast, Ultimate Ford vs. Chevy Argument

Did you see it on Instagram? Dirthead Dave flopped Dirt Every Day’s LS7-powered Off-Roaderhome at LS Fest and lives to tell the tale. Rob Kibbe of the Muscle Car Place and the Kibbe and Friends podcast helps the guys get a little deeper in their quest for information on the Fall Guy stunt trucks and Jordan from Daytona Truck Meet gets put on blast. We’ll also tell you about the most intense Ford vs. Chevy battle ever!
01:34:5906/05/2019
Ep. 66 - Trucks For Causes, New Muscle Truck, Lightning Survives Vacation

Ep. 66 - Trucks For Causes, New Muscle Truck, Lightning Survives Vacation

The guys catch up after Lightning survives his Mexican vacation and interview Tuscaloosa’s Nick Hallum and talk about his GMC tribute to kids with Autism. Find out how you can help! We also get current with the inbox and the 5 Star Hotline.
01:24:3029/04/2019
Ep. 65 - Easter Jeep Safari 2019

Ep. 65 - Easter Jeep Safari 2019

Listen to our 2019 Easter Jeep Safari exploits and hear from Fred Williams, Dave Chappelle, Rick Péwé, Verne Simons, Trent McGee, Jeep’s Mark Allen, Steve Sanders from Cummins, Carter from BDS, and all of our awesome listeners that we met along the way, plus more!
02:28:4022/04/2019
Ep. 64 - Lights with Lasers, We Moved, Mini Cooper or Mini Trucks

Ep. 64 - Lights with Lasers, We Moved, Mini Cooper or Mini Trucks

Lasers have jumped the shark and are now lighting up the off-road industry. Innovator Alan Roach of Baja Designs walks the guys through this awesome new technology and talks about being the most imitated inventor in the history of ever. The Truck Show moves to its new home and listeners come out of the woodwork to tell Lightning he’s no less of a truck enthusiast with a Mini in the driveway.
01:56:5215/04/2019
Ep. 63 - Cummins Turns 100, Outfit Your Truck To Perform, 2020 Jeep Gladiator First Drive

Ep. 63 - Cummins Turns 100, Outfit Your Truck To Perform, 2020 Jeep Gladiator First Drive

This year marks the 100thanniversary for Cummins and to celebrate, Steve Sanders from Cummins Repower has a gift for you. The guys also interview Dylan Evans and Jeremy Headlee from ICON Vehicle Dynamics and find out all the things they are doing to make trucks perform better. Lastly, the embargo has lifted and Holman finally gets to tell you what he thinks about the 2020 Jeep Gladiator after driving it for the first time.
02:24:5108/04/2019
Ep. 62 - April Foolishness Recap, World’s Most Expensive Bronco, Restoration Rubbers

Ep. 62 - April Foolishness Recap, World’s Most Expensive Bronco, Restoration Rubbers

Did you enjoy our previous episode with “The Truck No One Saw Coming”? We’ll recap that and all of the April Fools fun from around the internet. The guys talk to ICON 4x4 founder Jonathan Ward about the world’s most expensive Bronco and give you the details on what makes for good replacement rubber with Derek Churchill from Precision Replacement Parts.  
01:58:0802/04/2019