Synopsis
The Truck Show Podcast with Lightning and Holman is a fun, irreverent and edgy look at todays world of trucks. Hosted by veteran Los Angeles radio personality and producer Jay Lightning Tilles and truck expert and longtime truck journalist Sean Holman, the duo bring a unique and entertaining perspective to truck enthusiasts. Featuring informative segments with a comedic twist, The Truck Show Podcast includes interviews with industry personalities, new product reviews, event coverage, humorous dissection of past trends, and the latest happenings in all things truck, including lifted, lowered, and everything in between.
Episodes
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S3, E19 - The Mint 400
17/03/2025 Duration: 01h18minHolman covers The Mint 400 race as a guest of BFGoodrich Tires and goes for a ride in a spec truck, grabs some great interviews, and brings you along for the experience. Hear from Matt Martelli (The Mint 400), Emme Hall (Just Being Awful), Theresa Contreras (High Octane Hustle), Kevin Stearns (Fox Factory), Ross Berlanga (TMI), along with racers Ryan Arciero, Jason Coleman, Josh Hall, and GM’s Tim Demetrio. Also, find out more about BFG’s ACTIVAIR aftermarket CTIS system. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
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S3, E18 - Have Your Heard? Truck News!
13/03/2025 Duration: 19minRam bringing back the TRX, Ram 1500 to get multiple V-8 options?, Nissan gets a new CEO, Cybertruck failure test, Mopar offers a special edition SEMA-inspired RHO, Jeep’s Mojito is back, and Toyota’s EV pickup is teased. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
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S3, E17 - Mr. Holman Goes To Washington
10/03/2025 Duration: 01h54minHolman joins SEMA for a Washington DC fly-in to convince Congress to protect the ICE engine and repeal the EV mandate. Hear from SEMA’s Karen Bailey-Chapman, California’s Rep. Doug LaMulfa, and West Virginia’s Rep. Riley Moore. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
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S3, E16 - Have Your Heard? Truck News!
08/03/2025 Duration: 13minCadillac Escalade IQL, Texas Kei trucks, JD Power, 1000hp Yukon, ’25 Ram hitting dealers now, Durango class action, and the EVlanche goes racing at the Mint 400. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
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S3, E15 - Surprise Guest
03/03/2025 Duration: 54minJay Tilles returns to the Pod Shed to extoll the virtues of XPEL’s newest product, windshield protection film and Holman walks through the latest information on the potentially ground-breaking 2026 Ram 1500 Ramcharger. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
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S3, E14 - Have Your Heard? Truck News!
27/02/2025 Duration: 19minRam Ramcharger info, F-150 Taillight fix, REPAIR Act, Durango class action Lightning lease deals, Stelantis financial results, 9-second Hurricane, Viper Wrangler swap, and weird recalls, The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
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S3, E13 - David Page
24/02/2025 Duration: 50minDavid Page returns to the podcast to talk about his latest venture, Stepnguard, manufacturer of quality mud flaps with integrated step. Holman shares his latest exploits and a listener provides a You Review. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
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S3, E12 - Have Your Heard? Truck News!
20/02/2025 Duration: 22minSEMA fights for you, next-gen F-150 delayed, Nikola goes bust, GM truck trick, Rivian special edition, Jeep Wrangler Backcountry, Ram class action, Jeep Recon, more Scout details emerge, SVE GMC, and Ford pays for theft. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
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S3, E11 - Matt Graves
17/02/2025 Duration: 01h49minMatt Graves from American Powertrain plies us with bacon in what we consider a fair trade to get some airtime on the podcast. We cover manual transmission conversions, the automotive aftermarket industry, and secrets to marketing. Guest co-host Mike Rice does a You Review on his new 4th gen Tacoma and he and Holman concoct a signature TSP cocktail. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association withAMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
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S3, E10 - Have Your Heard? Truck News!
13/02/2025 Duration: 28minHonda Passport Trailsport, IIHS wants you out of your truck, Jeep subscription, new target for thieves, 200K-mile Tundra turbo V-6, Rivian RCV for sale, Recalls, 21-mile ’89 Chevy K5 hits Mecum auction. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
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S3, E9 - Kirstin Backes
10/02/2025 Duration: 01h56minCobb Tuning is making moves in the truck market and Kirstin Backes joins the podcast to talk about tuning, emissions, new products, new applications, and even her experience with the Rebelle Rally. Holman also takes you for a ride in the GMC Hummer EV SUV. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
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S3, E8 - Have Your Heard? Truck News!
06/02/2025 Duration: 18minLexus LX700h, Bronco Recall, $200K Honda three-wheeler, Nissan-Honda merger news, more GM 6.2L woes, Ford Raptor supercar, six-digit Polaris, most-tariffed trucks, and Ford Performance Megazilla 2.0. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
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S3, E7 - BFG's Brandon Sturgis
03/02/2025 Duration: 02h01minBFGoodrich created a tire category with the All-Terrain and product manager Brandon Sturgis joins the podcast to explain how tires are developed and how BFG intends to maintain their leadership position with the all-new All-Terrain KO3. Holman visits KOH and we find out what’s in his driveway this week. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, EGR USA, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
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S3, E6 - Have Your Heard? Truck News!
30/01/2025 Duration: 16minMike Rowe’s foundation scores big, the Hoonitruck has a new owner, 4Runner transmission, Ford battery recall, Ram’s Tim Kuniskis, Ram RHO to Austrailia, Honda recall, emission. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, EGR USA, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
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S3, E5 - Chance Lord
27/01/2025 Duration: 01h32minWe welcome Kingpin Equipped founder, Chance Lord, on the show to talk about his upstart company that has taken the scene lighting industry by storm. Holman digs in to his story to learn about how he got started and where the company is going. We also have a few interviews from the SHOT Show (Woox, Go Dark, and Canyon Coolers) and find out what’s in Holman’s driveway this week. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, EGR USA, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
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S3, E4 - Have You Heard? Truck News!
23/01/2025 Duration: 20minRam midsize confirmed, Cybertruck seized, INEOS back in production, Canoo calls it quits, no Defender EV, Octa goes racing, drive like a nut, 877K engines under investigation, Turbomax, Godzilla power, Ram 1500 REV, GM banned, and which vehicles sold over sticker. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL,EGR USA, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
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S3, E3 - Dakar Rally and Emme Hall
20/01/2025 Duration: 02h03minSpecial guest co-host Emme Hall joins Holman and takes you behind the scenes of the 2025 Dakar Rally with Ford Performance and the Raptor T1+. Find out about her recent Morrocco monkey bike trip and get the details on Buddy 2.0. Holman also shares what's in his driveway this week (Nissan Armada Pro-4X). The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, EGR USA, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
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S3, E2 - Have Your Heard? Truck News!
16/01/2025 Duration: 31minReturn of Hemi teased and more from the Detroit Auto Show, SEMA gets another legal win, ’25 Ram HD news, 2024 sales numbers, Scout gets sued, AAA survey, $90K half-ton, Jeep patents, recalls, Barrett-Jackson trucks. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, EGR USA, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
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S3, E1 - Mike Rowe
11/01/2025 Duration: 01h28minWe kick off 2025 in style with one of our favorites, none other than Mike Rowe. Mike spends over an hour with us as we talk about the '62 Dodge Power Wagon ultimate work truck being auctioned off at Barrett-Jackson to support the mikeroweWORKS Foundation, as well as the trades, mentorship, and even some behind-the-scenes conversations about Dirty Jobs. We might even enjoy a little Knobel Whiskey together. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, EGR USA, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
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S2, E154 - 2024 Wrap Up and What’s Coming in 2025
29/12/2024 Duration: 43minIt’s the last show of the year! Hear episodes were the most downloaded in 2024 and what’s in store for 2025. Thank you to all of our listeners and sponsors for the support and we will see you next year. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.