The Truck Show Podcast

Journalist Mercedes Lilienthal shares her experiences covering the 2026 Dakar Rally and Holman pays an overdue visit to a long-time podcast listener. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.   AMSOIL amsoil.com   Kershaw Knives kershaw.kaiusa.com   OVR Magazine OVRmag.com Use promo code @truckshowpodcast for a free annual digital subscription or a discount on a print subscription on ovrmag.com.

Nissan Xterra rumors get wild, EPA updates SCR rules, Q1 truck sales, Jeep Gladiator manual rumors, $800/month car payments, next-gen Ford rumors, next-gen GM rumors, and recalls. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.

We hang out with Jeep designer Chris Piscitelli for the inside scoop on this year's crop of Jeep concepts, which debuted at the annual Easter Jeep Sadari on Moab, Utah. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.   AMSOIL amsoil.com   Kershaw Knives kershaw.kaiusa.com   OVR Magazine OVRmag.com Use promo code @truckshowpodcast for a free annual digital subscription or a discount on a print subscription on ovrmag.com.

Hyundai Boulder concept, Ram street truck, Ford chassis cab goes upscale, 392 Dodge Durango returns, Nissan Xterra, destination fee increases, and Jeep recall. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.  

Friend of the show, original listener, early guest, and International guru Ben Palmer returns to the show to catch us up with his entrepreneurial journey of growing his business, 406 Garage. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.   AMSOIL amsoil.com   Kershaw Knives kershaw.kaiusa.com   OVR Magazine OVRmag.com Use promo code @truckshowpodcast for a free annual digital subscription or a discount on a print subscription on ovrmag.com.

Toyota TRD Pro HAMMER, Shelby Super Baja, $50K Polaris RZR, Dodge Durango Hellcat wins in court, Caterpillar pickup is real, LEGO launches Jurassic Park YJ, and the latest recalls. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.

Friends of the show, Andy and Mercedes Lilienthal, tackle the Alcan 5000 in a new Honda Passport Trailsport, discovering in the process if it has the chops for adventure and Holman brings you up to speed on a ton of new products. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.

Jeep 12-for-12 special edition #5, Toyota Maverick fighter, new Presidential Cadillac Beast, GM and Allison badging update, Tesla kills off two models, '27 GM light duty truck launch timing, Ford teases hybrid V-8 Raptor, proposed semi weight increase, and return of the Ram ProMaster City. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.

Dive into various vehicle protection products, such as PPF, windshield film, tint, wraps, and ceramic coatings with Jason March of Protective Film Solutions in Southern California. Hear all about the latest vehicle protection technologies from XPEL and which ones might be right for you. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.   AMSOIL amsoil.com   Kershaw Knives Kershaw.kaiusa.com   OVR Magazine Use promo code @truckshowpodcast for a free annual digital subscription or a discount on a print subscription on ovrmag.com.

A look at the 2025 industry sales numbers, Bronco vs. Wrangler, and recall news. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.

Joe Ghattas from South Florida-based SoFlo Customs joins the podcast to talk about his entrepreneurial journey, building outrageous 4x4 and 6x6 rigs, and his shop's climb to notoriety on the Discovery TV show Truck Dynasty. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.   AMSOIL amsoil.com   Kershaw Knives Kershaw.kaiusa.com   OVR Magazine Use promo code @truckshowpodcast for a free annual digital subscription or a discount on a print subscription on ovrmag.com.

Chevy Stars and Steel trucks, affordable Fords to launch with pickup, Ram brand award, Ford Bronco RTR, Hyundai truck plans, and recall news. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.

Hear the latest on Holman's Jeep Gladiator loaner, including a review of the new FLATED Air-Topper he recently installed, and go deep on diesel tech with Brad Hunt from Protech Diesel Center. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.   AMSOIL amsoil.com   Kershaw Knives Kershaw.kaiusa.com   OVR Magazine Use promo code @truckshowpodcast for a free annual digital subscription or a discount on a print subscription on ovrmag.com.

Ram Dakota details, EPA policy updates, Ford and Google map the TAT, AEV Silverado HD, Nissan body-on-frame tidbits, NISMO to grow, GM recall, and Know Your Note. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.

Join us for a road trip up to Oxnard, California to the headquarters of Borla Performance, where we check in with David Borla, get his take on the state of the industry, the latest in exhaust tech, and learn more about how to better enjoy an EV with Borla's latest product. We also install a brand new T-304 Stainless S-Type exhaust system on our Jeep Wrangler 392. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.   AMSOIL amsoil.com   Kershaw Knives Kershaw.kaiusa.com   OVR Magazine Use promo code @truckshowpodcast for a free annual digital subscription or a discount on a print subscription on ovrmag.com.

Wrangler vs. Bronco, Fords you can't have, Nissan collabs, Arizona RAPID Act, Honda Passport TrailSport exceeds expectations, Ram awarded "Best Truck Brand", and a recall. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.

This episode is dedicated to car guy and California Congressman Doug LaMalfa, who passed away unexpectedly on January 6th, 2026. In honor of Congressman LaMalfa, we've decided to re-air our interview with him from when we joined SEMA in Washington D.C. to discuss the impacts of the now repealed EV Mandate. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.   AMSOIL amsoil.com   Kershaw Knives Kershaw.kaiusa.com   OVR Magazine Use promo code @truckshowpodcast for a free annual digital subscription or a discount on a print subscription on ovrmag.com.

AEV's Super Duty on 40s, Ram SRT street truck rumors, Jeep's Recon detailed, Ram names upcoming midsize truck, Ford invests in F-Series production, 50-state V-8s, and recall news. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.

Special guest Jay "Lightning" Tilles makes a stop by the Pod Shed to catch the listeners up on what he's been up to in the last year, including sharing the latest on new products from Banks and helping his son Gavin choose a truck. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.   AMSOIL amsoil.com   Kershaw Knives kershaw.kaiusa.com   OVR Magazine Use promo code @truckshowpodcast for a free annual digital subscription or a discount on a print subscription on ovrmag.com.

New Year's may have dropped the ball, but Ram dropped two huge announcements for the first day of the year. Learn all about the revived '27 Ram 1500 SRT TRX and the '27 Cummins-powered Ram Power Wagon. The Truck Show Podcast is brought to you in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.