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Join Holman as he visits Dana's cold weather testing facility in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and drifts a converted electric Ford F-550 chassis cab in the snow and hear from entrepreneur Suzie Ruhs and her company TailHand, which makes a “handy” addition to any tailgate. The guys also research the origins of Lightning's favorite overused drop.
Our friend Scott Birdsall, from Chuckles Garage, returns to talk Pike's Peak plans, diesel records, Rolex watches, and offers Holman a bucket list opportunity. The guys discuss which new vehicle has the ugliest fender flares, and one of the guys enjoys a rare Internet win about shop etiquette, while the other hawks wares for Schmanks.
After Lightning cheats death, the Truck Show Podcast is back with another great episode. Paul and Katie Rooprai from AutoBio give the guys the scoop on their new technology for saving and sharing your vehicle's story. Find out how to volunteer for King of the Hammers and Lightning's dad wants to buy what?
We hit 2022 running by taking you behind the scenes of the 2024 Chevy Silverado EV with chief engineer Nichole Kraatz. Lightning allegedly orders himself a truck and Holman reveals the winners of the 2022 Four Wheeler of the Year competitions. The guys also talk about what vehicles they are working on for their teen drivers.
Settle in for an interesting, insightful, and perhaps controversial, conversation about the state of the automotive lifestyle that includes topics that range from supercars and DeLoreans to EVs and today's trucks with Matt Farah from The Smoking Tire.
The guys have a great conversation about tires with Toyo's very own Todd Bergeson, friend of the show, Shawn Moore, has a powder coat shop, and we call the winner of our California Car Cover holiday giveaway.
This episode is full of listener adventures, from Lightning racing the Mint 400 with Taquache Motorsports to Holman dropping the Odd Ford off with listener Brandon Naves for some fab work. Also, find out which member of the Hall racing family exacted their revenge on Lightning in the desert and stay for our special guest at the end.
Episode 103 Has the weekend Recap from wheeling at badlands offroad park for the annual toy drive event. we all had a great time and there are stories to be told. beer provided by derek Lasini www.Patreon.com/totaloffroadpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbBDXMM-smPx9Ct44sRBY6Q www.instagram.com/total_offroad_podcast www.instagram.com/low_kee_xj www.instagram.com/offroad_ian www.instagram.com/mikesofunny https://www.snailtrail4x4.com/snail-trail-4x4-podcast/ https://www.keepitsimpleoffroad.com/podcast
Holman takes a five-day journey through the Mojave Desert on the East Mojave Heritage Trail and California Car cover's Jimmy DeFrank comes back on the show with an offer that Truck Show Podcast listeners can't refuse.
Lightning convinces Dino from Dino's Git Down to let him come hang out and grabs a few interviews from within the C10 world, while Holman gives a peak behind the scenes at Four Wheeler's annual “Of The Year” competition.
Fresh off the road to SEMA, the guys are ready to damp your shock curiosity with Shane Casad from Bilstein, deliver the latest truck news, and find out what's on your mind.
Our final SEMA episode ends on a high note with Shelby American president Gary Patterson, the crew from Hellwig, and a special SEMA wrap up with friend of the show abd Car Cast co-host, the one and only Matt “Motorator” D'Andria.
Day 4 of SEMA 2021 continues our week of industry coverage with SCT's Scott Stutler, Mario Donovan of AT Overland, Black Lake's Seth Ravndal, Hypercraft's Jon Miller, Matt Zurbrick from Jeep Graphics Studio, SCORE's Jim Ryan, Quadratec's Ralph Mondeaux, and Jhan Dolphin of PREFIX.
Day 3 of SEMA 2021 brings to you David Page from Edelbrock, John Hotchkiss and the SEMA PAC, Cam Douglass from Optima Batteries, Cesar Graciada of RKSport, Kyle Fischer and Lavon Miller from Hot Shot's Secret, and Wilwood's own Michael Hamerick.
Day 2 of SEMA 2021 is another great day with interviews that include Mopar head designer Mark Trostle, Bob Rogers from Lance Camper, C10 Talk's Ronnie Wetch, Jeepin' Bubba, Earth Cruiser's Lance Gilles, Jordan Muhlbauer with an UPDATE! (and bourbon), and the one and only Gale Banks.
Day 1 of SEMA 2021 is jammed packed with great interviews about great parts and accessories for your truck. Also, don't miss the Jay Leno cameo!
On tonight's episode of the Beyond The Bizarre Terror Nights Halloween Special, I share a favorite creepy pasta written by sumgigh called ‘Full Size Candy Bars' that warns not to take candy from strangers. Listener discretion is advised.
SEMA is coming, and we will be there! Get the details so you can come see us record the podcast live. The guys also get the skinny on repairing your well-worn truck seats from the Seat Shop's Matt and Brian Verhalen and OnX Off-Road has some awesome new features to coming to the app.
Trucks top the “10 Most Stolen” list and the guys do a quick dissection of each vehicle to make the infamous list. Holman recaps recent events at the Mojave Road Rendezvous and OLAF where he had a chance meet up with listeners and the guys catch up on e-mails and 5-star hotline calls.
Join Holman as he gets behind the wheel of a preproduction 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup at GM's Milford Proving Grounds in Milford, Michigan. Lightning gets surprised with keys to a 2022 Nissan Frontier and gives his own review.
Holman finally opens up about his 1,500-miles of experience behind the wheel of Rivian's R1T all-electric pickup and the guys bring on friend, Mike Rice, who shares his insider experience with lemon laws. We will also bring you up to speed on all the latest news.
The guys revisit the age-old topic of “what is a truck?”, journalist Jason Gonderman comes on to talk about the all-new Toyota Tundra and updated Toyota Tacoma, and Ford's Mike Levine makes the case for the 2022 Ford Maverick.
GM's Executive Chief Engineer for Full Size Trucks, Jaclyn McQuaid, returns to the show with some inside information on the all-new 2022 Chevy Silverado. Explorer Billy Creech once again regales the guys with Mojave Desert lore, along with an invite to the 42nd annual Mojave Road Rendezvous, and a goat delivers a stunning G.O.A.T. impersonation.
Ram Truck CEO Mike Koval comes on to talk about the Ram Brand in 2022 and reveal some major news. Holman finally opens up on some of his recent trips and then fails miserably at knowing the notes found in listener Ben Palmer's yard.
Turns out Wisconsin really knows how to party. Ian and Catherine Had a great weekend in Crandon WI. Steve did in fact do some jeep things and beer mike took the day off because it was too much labor to podcast. www.Patreon.com/totaloffroadpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbBDXMM-smPx9Ct44sRBY6Q www.instagram.com/total_offroad_podcast www.instagram.com/low_kee_xj www.instagram.com/offroad_ian https://www.snailtrail4x4.com/snail-trail-4x4-podcast/ https://www.keepitsimpleoffroad.com/podcast
Holman drives the all-new 2021 Ford Raptor and gives his take on Ford's extensive new upgrades, Nick Psomas from Peak Suspension talks about entrepreneurship and how he grew a successful business in a crowded category, and the chip shortage continues to ravage the industry.
Builder Matt Ryce proves that even a '55 Dodge truck on a Chevy S-10 frame can be used as a getaway rig. Christian Hazel comes on the show to discuss the upcoming Ultimate Adventure '21 and shares his love of old flat fender Jeeps.
Take a deep dive with Dustin Whipple of Whipple Superchargers and learn about what it takes to supercharge today's trucks and SUVs. Toyota drops a video about diesel technology, leaving the industry to wonder if a new Toyota diesel is coming. Also find out what Holman and Lieberman think when they compare two dissimilar trim levels of Bronco and Wrangler.
Have you heard the news about California's scary new smog check procedure? You know, the one that scans your ECU for non-standard files and modifications? Well, the guys hook up with Peter Treydte from SEMA's emissions lab to get the straight scoop on what this really means for enthusiasts. We'll also check in with our favorite new Australian friend, Duralast-sponsored racer Josh Robinson, and find out why he is putting an LS-based V-12 in a Datsun mini truck.
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”.
Cathrine Helps us kick off the show in Ians absence. Then we recap liberty things, and go off on a few tangets. Then the main topic is all about Beer Mike, Derek Lasini, and Michael Grohe Wheeling at moonight offroad park in Missouri (It sounds like Steve Missed a great time). Mike had a beer but it was late and Steve didnt grab one. we'll have last call next week. www.Patreon.com/totaloffroadpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbBDXMM-smPx9Ct44sRBY6Q www.instagram.com/total_offroad_podcast www.instagram.com/low_kee_xj www.instagram.com/offroad_ian https://www.snailtrail4x4.com/snail-trail-4x4-podcast/ https://www.keepitsimpleoffroad.com/podcast
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.
Wait can you use a Turbo golf cart as a gold cart??? Happy belated fathers day. And how do we get the Schlager back in the bottle? beer of the week is bourbon. Devils River. www.Patreon.com/totaloffroadpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbBDXMM-smPx9Ct44sRBY6Q www.instagram.com/total_offroad_podcast www.instagram.com/low_kee_xj www.instagram.com/offroad_ian https://www.snailtrail4x4.com/snail-trail-4x4-podcast/ https://www.keepitsimpleoffroad.com/podcast
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.