S3, E18 - Have You Heard? Truck News!

Ford’s new Super Duty, Ramcharger to Australia?, Tesla extended battery news, Kia pickup in the US, Mack Pioneer, GM Futureliner, BAT Ram, 2025 Q1 sales. The Truck Show Podcast brought to you by AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, Nissan, UEM Pistons, and OVR Mag.

UEM Piston’s president Chris Sulprizio joins Holman to talk about how the company has remained relevant and under family control for over 100 years and four generations. Learn about the company’s origins and about the quality products they create today. Emme Hall also helps Holman with a little Nissan Frontier PRO-4X truck review. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, Nissan, UEM Pistons, and OVR Mag.

Return of Hemi, Bronco 2-door V-6 tops $70K to start, mind-blowing GMC Typhoon sale, beloved big rig discontinued, Big Bear Gladiator, Hummer H3R up for auction, Sierra EV gets competitive, Ram screens in demand, armored GM Defense SUVs, Cybertruck recall. The Truck Show Podcast brought to you by AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, Nissan, and OVR Mag.

Nick Psomas, head of Peak Suspension and certified Dr. Pepper enthusiast, visits the Pod Shed to chat about the growth and evolution of his company, while Holman finally shares his behind-the-wheel experience with the ’25 Ram Heavy Duty truck line-up, including a ride-along interview with Ram’s Chief Vehicle Synthesis Manager, Doug Killian. For those who stick around, Dr. Pepper shenanigans ensue in the Shed as post-episode bonus content. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.

Holman has a couple of local special guests, Jason Scudellari and Patrick Wagenbrenner, join him in studio to discuss the upcoming Hot Rods and Helos event at the beach and the origins of the Quarantine Cruise. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.

Holman catches up with two longtime friends, off-roader and journalist Sue Mead and Optima’s Cam Douglass, to discuss all things batteries. Listen in on a wide-ranging discussion that includes the start of Optima Batteries, to the latest 12-volt battery tech, new products, events, EVs, and what comes next in our industry. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.

New Cummins 6.7L gas engine, Ford Explorer Tremor, IIHS safest trucks, Ram SRT-10 auction, Ram Tradesman and Warlock, ’27 Chevrolet Silverado, V8 vs. Hybrid Turbo V-6, ’26 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer, Ram Ramcharger Tungsten, Ineos recall. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.

Holman 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.

Ram 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.

Holman 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.