Jeep Talk Show

In this Jeep Talk Show interview, host Tony sits down with Kale from Aria to talk Armorlite flooring for Jeeps and other vehicles. Kale shares his lifelong obsession with cars, trucks, bikes, and fabrication work before joining the company to grow the aftermarket side and launch Aria Acoustics. They break down how the thick, textured Armorlite system replaces factory carpet with better heat and sound control, easier drying, and a s...

Stellantis is not going out of business. The clickbait title said Jeep and Ram were done, and the numbers underneath it are the part worth arguing about. Stellantis posted a full-year 2025 net loss of 22.3 billion, mostly from writing down electric vehicle plans after demand came in lower than expected. Jeep was down about 20 percent in the third quarter and about 8 percent for the year. Ram was up about 29 percent for the quarter,...

Tony and Chris catch up on Jeep Talk Show with no interview this week after Gatekeeper Off-Road had to reschedule. They talk Ford Fest mud and rain, a listener since episode one, Anastasia and her husband's Ineos Grenadier, Gatekeeper knuckle lights on Tony's 2021 Gladiator, G-Tops versus one-piece glass roofs, Chris MCing BG4x4 Fest in Bowling Green, Ohio, and real-world use of the Thar inflatable truck camper. Plus new JTS extras...

Mary Walker of Grace Clinic returns to Jeep Talk Show to talk Rubber Duck Regatta and Jeep Festival in Rockwall, Texas. The 2026 event keeps the free duck race at The Harbor on October 10 while shifting the big prizes to the Driving for Good sweepstakes: a modified 2026 Mojito Green Jeep Wrangler, Yamaha VX Deluxe Wave Runner with trailer, and $10,000 cash. Learn how the change from raffle to sweepstakes works, why they made it, an...

Emily Off-Road joins the Jeep Talk Show to talk about founding the Rebel Rally, why a long women's-only endurance event had to be bold and raw, and how course design, strategy, and firsthand competition shape every mile. She explains the third-day breaking point, why she skipped a saturated men's racing space, and how rented stock Wranglers helped prove unmodified Jeeps can succeed. Hear about her Morocco CARTA run, mini expedition...

Join Tony and the Jeep Talk Show crew for the Tuesday night Round Table pre-party at 7:30 PM Central. The guys get into whether swapping an old Jeep alternator or power steering pump for a refund is clever parts collecting or just stealing, then debate backing into parking spots versus pulling in like God intended. They also cover the Wolfbox G900 Tri-Pro 3-channel mirror dash cam coming for review on the Gladiator and TJs, plus TJ...

Tony and Josh are back in the studio for a mixed-bag Jeep Talk Show covering Jeep Recon and Avenger news, the latest Grand Cherokee rear spring recall, Gladiator electrical fire recalls, and why quality lists keep ranking Jeep low. They talk brand loyalty dying, unibody doors-off design that looks wrong, slipping sales, Tony's 2021 Gladiator experience, and whether these new models can actually go anywhere. Plus an FU on drivers wh...

Rachael London of BG4x4 Fest joins Jeep Talk Show to preview the third annual family-friendly 4x4 event on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at the Wood County Fairgrounds in Bowling Green, Ohio. Admission is free for spectators while participants can register for the downtown convoy, Park & Shine, mud pit, sled pull, and burnout pit. Proceeds from the 501(c)(3) Local Drive nonprofit fund scholarships for Wood County students heading i...

Jeep Talk Show roundtable: longest Jeep road trips without towing. Tony and the crew share real stories of driving to Moab, Sedona, the Rubicon Trail, and more—then wheeling hard and driving home. Hear about Rick's epic Micro TJ run from Arkansas, sleeping in a 6'4" TJ, leaking fuel pumps, 4xe torque, and why catalytic converters can shut down trails in fire season.

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Kurt Avery of Sawyer Products joins Jeep Talk Show to talk water filters, insect protection, and how a company that lost money for 23 of its first 25 years now delivers clean water in more than 80 countries. Sawyer's 0.1-micron hollow-fiber filters take out bacteria and protozoa, last for years with backwashing, and have helped tens of millions of people while the company gives away most of its profits. Tony and Kurt cover malaria ...

On this episode of the Jeep Talk Show, Tony and Josh tackle drive line vibrations on a lifted 2003 TJ after U-joint work, explain drive line phasing, and share how a $139 Amazon replacement rear driveshaft solved the 40 mph shake. They also cover rumors of all-electric Jeeps built in China possibly heading to the U.S. around 2027, plus the legal and privacy issues that come with Chinese EVs. Then they debate Flock cameras and ALPR ...

Paul Roth of Big 7 Kits (formerly JeepCables.com) is back on the Jeep Talk Show talking rebranding, premium battery cable kits, and why better cables solve starting problems, Christmas tree dash lights, and weak grounds on XJs, TJs, JLs, JTs and beyond. From his still-running 1999 Cherokee shop truck to Stellantis white-gloving it for a special event, Paul shares how quality oxygen-free copper kits and proper grounds keep older and...

Jeep Talk Show – Tragic Oregon Jeep Discovery, California's Tire Ban (2029/2033), Shopping Cart Roundtable & More

Well hey Jeepers, welcome back to another jam-packed episode of the Jeep Talk Show with Tony and Josh. We open on a somber note with the recent discovery of a crashed 2005 red Jeep Wrangler off Highway 6 in Oregon's Tillamook area. Loggers/ODF personnel found the vehicle (linked to a September 2025 missing per...

Welcome back to the Jeep Talk Show! In this episode, Tony sits down with Tom Zielinski — lifelong off-roader, event creator and operator, Tread Lightly! board member, former racer, and one of the most connected people in the off-road and automotive event world.

Tom shares stories from the "alleged" early days of sneaking into gravel pits, the motivation behind serving on the Tread Lightly board, why he still rides the bumper ...

Jeep Talk Show – Tire Tread Depth Reality Check + How to Properly Tow Your Jeep (XJ, JK, JL, JT & Gladiator)

Tony and Josh are back with another no-BS episode. We start by correcting the record on tire tread depth after some listener pushback, then dig deep into the right (and wrong) ways to tow a Jeep so you don't melt your transfer case or destroy your drivetrain. After that Tony shows off a pile of new website tools he...

Tony sits down with Nick from Tackform (tackform.com) to dig into the world of rugged, vehicle-specific phone, tablet, radio, and device mounts built for Jeeps and serious off-road use.**

Nick has been designing and producing phone and device mounts since 2012. The company started in the consumer space, expanded into motorcycles and commercial trucks, then pivoted hard into pickup trucks and SUVs—especially the Jeep community...

Jeep Talk Show – New Jeep Scrambler Plans, Battery Trickle Charging Tips, Video Voicemails & More

Welcome back to the Jeep Talk Show, the longest-running and best Jeep podcast out there! Tony and Josh (back in the mix) dig into Jeep's upcoming Scrambler, why they think it's going to happen around 2028, the design details that have them both excited and pissed off (IFS front *and* rear? Side steps? Modular rear seats that ...

Grant shares the real origin story—growing up around dirt bikes and construction with his dad, the moment a tensioned bungee cord sunk into his father's hand, and how that gap in the market stuck with him for years.

Full Episode & Show Notes: https://jeeptalkshow.com/just-pull-the-spring-loaded-cargo-strap-that-beats-ratchet-straps-jeep-talk-show/

They dig into the messy reality of inventing and launching a physical produ...