The Truck Show Podcast

Hang out with the guys as they host an unofficial meetup at Four Sons Brewery in Huntington Beach, California and Holman gets behind the wheel of the new ’22 Nissan Frontier to give his take on Nissan’s new midsize. Nissan also tells the guys about the latest addition to the Nissan Heritage Collection.

After explaining how he almost burned down his 79-year-old flat fender GPW, Holman talks about the direction of his latest project. Jonathan Peace from Sparc Industries shares his story of entrepreneurship and how he is designing and manufacturing the perfect complement to any build while listeners weigh in on Lightning’s quest to rejoin the ranks of truck ownership.

Learn what it takes to make a quality tie-down strap and why Mac’s Custom Tie-Downs is the leader in cargo management with the president of Mac’s, Colin McLemore. Colin shares common mistakes people make when securing loads and why it is important to use good equipment and techniques to get your precious cargo from Point A to Point B. The guys also discuss the latest news in trucks while listeners put a new spin on “Know Your Note”.

Learn about the death wobble phenomenon by signing up for this Death Wobble 101 audio course at the Truck Show Podcast satellite campus of Death Wobble University from none other than our own death wobble expert, Dr. Death Wobble, who may or may not have a real degree from the internet. Also, Lightning and Holman create two more social accounts that they won’t maintain with any regularity.

Our first guest, Alpine’s Steve Brown, returns to talk about the company’s new state-of-the-art, audiophile-quality F1 Status sound system. The guys discuss the quickest police “car” to date, and find out that it is a truck, and talk about the sales fallout of the current chip shortage.

As Hummer H1s get harder to find, one company is pushing the limits of what the ultimate H1 could be. Mil-Spec Automotive rebuilds Hummers from the ground up, reimagining them with performance and luxury, and the latest example will blow your mind. From design details to old-school craftsmanship, find out why the M1-R is the ultimate expression of the H1 platform. Hear from Mil-Spec’s President, Ian Broekman, and get a little whiskey bonus thrown in.

Holman finally gets behind the wheel of the all-new Ford Bronco and gives his review, Jeep responds to Ford’s Sasquatch package with the Xtreme Recon package, and the guys from Campworks Co. tell the guys all about their off-grid adventure trailer.

Lightning heads to Florida to cover the massive Daytona Truck Meet truck show.

So, if you had an opportunity to race a Toyota 4Runner at King of the Hammers, you would naturally pull out the stock drivetrain and replace it with one from a Nissan Leaf, wouldn’t you? Well Kyle Seggelin did just that. Hear more about his electrified journey and how he made it happen. Also hear from Ed and Romina Tansingco from ThinSkinz, which is a great product to protect your door panels from destructive cargo, man’s best friend, and messy passengers.

Come along on Four Wheeler’s Overland Adventure where you will hear from participants and their unique vehicles, podcast listeners, and some great companies who attended this 400-mile trip through the backcountry. Toyota upgrades the Tacoma lineup for ’22 and we attempt to settle the burger wars with a spokesperson from the Texas contingent.

The second part of our third Gale Banks sit down is sure to delight and entertain you. The guys also enjoy a listener gift and attempt to “Know Your Note”.

Sit down and strap in for part one of a two-part chat with the one and only Gale Banks. Also hear the guys argue the merits of certain technologies in the automotive market and hear about the new all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning.

Walk around the ’21 Ford Raptor with exterior designer Tom Liu and hear from Billy Creech about why it is so important to explore the backcountry prepared. Our buddy Jordan from Daytona Truck Meet returns for a giveaway and Holman tries to talk Lightning through his latest automotive dilemma.

Ride along in the Army’s latest vehicle, the Chevy Colorado ZR2-based Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV). Utilizing 90-percent commercial off the shelf parts, hear the amazing background on how the ISV came to be and how GM Defense intends to disrupt the defense industry using by the same parts found on your truck. Holman rides in the new Ford Bronco with a surprise driver and the guys get deeper into chicken Sandwich territory.

The insightful and renowned Reeves Callaway steals the show with an enlightening and informative interview that will take you to unexpected places with history, storytelling, and an overview of the latest Callaway Silverado performance truck. This one is a real treat for any true automotive enthusiast. Also, the guys, in a poor showing, apparently no longer “Know Your Note”.

Our buddy Mike Finnegan makes a surprise visit to the studio to say “hi” and we turn it into an entire show! Find out what’s up with Mike’s C10, who has banned him for life (and why it was worth it), how fast he’s been in his jet boat, and what he does when he can’t enjoy the Lord’s Chicken.

Enjoy a walkaround of the all-new 2022 Nissan Frontier with its lead exterior designer, Hiren Patel, and go for a ride in the Jeep Magneto concept with Jeep’s Jim Morrison. The guys also get a listener truck review and hear from Gene Fugatt, owner-operator of a nearly million-mile Duramax pickup.

We meet up with a pristine 1991 Nissan Hardbody King Cab SE V-6 from the Nissan Heritage Collection for a walkaround and convince the powers that be to let us drive it! Holman also hangs with Jeep’s head designer, Mark Allen, to talk about the Easter Jeep Safari Concepts in Moab, Utah.

The guys discuss a recent article that attacks and labels truck owners, David Borla from Borla Exhaust shares his company’s story and how the premium parts manufacturer continues to thrive while making performance exhaust systems in the U.S.A., and find out how SAE’s J1349 will better allow comparisons between traditional ICE engines and future powertrains.

Mutual friend of the show and nationally syndicated radio personality Nicole Alvarez taps the guys to help her design her dream Bronco and Kory Willis of PPEi checks in to give an update on his battle with the EPA. Jeep also teases the company’s Easter Jeep Safari concepts.