TFL Talkin' Trucks
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Updated 5 days agoTFL Talkin' Trucks is the truck podcast for TFL Studios (AllTFL.com). All trucks all the time with Andre Smirnov and the TFL team! Each week we have fun discussing all things automotive including new pickup truck reviews, new and old truck trends, and best of all everything that is happening in the pickup truck, EV, and off-road world. So, if you love trucks as much as we do, you'll love this podcast!
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Episodes (344)
Ep. 68: Shopping A Full-Size SUV? Check Out This Ultimate TFL Expert Buyer's Guide First!
In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, Andre and Nathan cover every single full-size SUV you can buy right now. If you're shopping for a big SUV that can haul your family and tow your gear in comfort, you need to stop here and check out our podcast before you buy!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep. 67: Do You Love Or Hate The New 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning? I Talk To The Guy Who Built It!
In this episode, Andre speaks to Dapo Adewusi - 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning engineering manager about all things EV truck, specifically what makes the new electric F-150 unique and special. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep. 66: Is the Fuel Shortage Cause For Panic? I Ask an Expert!
In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, Andre discusses a new issue created in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic with subject matter expert Jim Keebler — a shortage of fuel tanker drivers to deliver gasoline and diesel to stations throughout the U.S. Will there be a longer-term gas shortage this summer as a result, and how could the lack of drivers impact prices?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep. 65: Will Electric Trucks EVER Be Viable? We Argue It Out!
In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, Andre and Tommy discuss just where electric vehicles stand right now, and whether the crop of electric trucks coming onto the market in the near future are viable. Will they make sense to the everyday truck buyer, or what will it take to get EV trucks there?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep. 64: This Is The Tacoma You Should ACTUALLY Buy, Testing The Nissan Armada PLUS Crazy-Cool Ford F-150 Tech!
In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, Andre and Nathan discuss Toyota's new factory lift option for the Tacoma pickup, the revamped 2021 Nissan Armada and Ford's new self-weighing technology for the F-150 half-ton. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep. 63: Spy Shots, Rumors And Leaks: Here's The Inside Scoop On The 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series!
In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, Andre discusses everything we know (or at least what we have on good authority) about the next-generation 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series with subject matter expert David Chao.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep. 62: And The King Of HD Trucks Is...I Cover Every Choice With Special Guest Mr. Truck!
In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, Andre deep dives into every HD truck on sale today with none other than special guest Kent Sundling of MrTruck.com! If you're interested in or shopping for your new heavy duty truck, you'll definitely want to give this podcast a listen.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep. 61: What’s The Very Best New Truck You Can Buy — Here’s The Inside Info On The Best Sellers!
And the best new truck In North America is...In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, why do the F-150 and Tacoma sell so well? This week's guest, Stephen Elmer from Truck King and Andre catch up and try to agree on the best new truck in North America!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep. 60: What Do You Think Of The GMC Hummer EV SUV? I Talk To An Engineer Who Created It!
In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, Andre deep dives into the brand new GMC Hummer EV SUV and pickup with one of the engineers who brought it to life, Scott Damman. Here's everything you need to know!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep. 59: Are Tuners & Racing Vehicles Now ILLEGAL? I Get The Inside Scoop From An Industry Expert!
In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, Andre covers the current climate around modifying vehicles with Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) vice president Mike Spagnola, including the EPA's enforcement goals against aftermarket performance parts, and SEMA's goals in pursuing the "Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports" (or RPM) Act.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep. 58: Do You Love Or Hate The 2022 Nissan Frontier? I Talk To The Guy Who Designed It!
In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, Andre chats with the lead designer for the brand new 2022 Nissan Frontier, Hiren Patel. This generation marks the first time Nissan's popular midsize truck has been redesigned since 2004! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep. 57: Here's How The FUTURE Of Toyota Trucks Could Look, According To An Industry Expert!
In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, Andre discusses the possible future of Toyota trucks — including the hotly anticipated Tundra, the Tacoma and the 4Runner — with subject matter expert and industry veteran David Chao. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep. 56: I Go In-Depth On The 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor's New Look With Its Chief Designer!
In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, Andre goes in-depth on the new look for the 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor with its chief designer, Ehab Kaoud. Ford's goal was to keep the truck's wide stance while making it look even more like an agile, nimble baja truck. Here are all the details on how they created the third-generation F-150 Raptor!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep. 55: Did Ford Do ENOUGH With The New 2022 F-250 Super Duty? Here's What's Changed (And What Hasn't)!
In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, Andre and Nathan cover all the changes made with the 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty. The truck doesn't look radically different from the current version, but there have been a host of package changes. Here's the question, though: Did Ford do enough?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep. 54: New Trucks Cost A FORTUNE: Here Are The Best Inexpensive Used Trucks You Can Get Under $5,000!
This podcast is brought to you by ( https://good-guys.com/slsn ) Get your tickets to the Goodguys LMC Lone Star Nationals that is happening on Mar 12-14, 2021. New trucks are hugely expensive these days. That's why in this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, Andre and Nathan cover some examples of much more affordable pickups you can buy without taking on huge debt, for around $5,000.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep. 53: The FUTURE Of The Midsize Pickup Looks Awesome - Here's All The News And Rumors!
We've been getting inundated with emails about midsize trucks, and in this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks we're talking about everything that's coming up. That includes news-worthy reveal news, rumors, and so much more! Nathan and Andre discuss what's going on in the world of midsize pickups.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep. 52: I Bought A BASE 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid: Here's Why I Chose It Over Everything Else!
In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, Andre finally bought a brand new 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid, after talking about buying a new truck for years. Here's the story of how he landed on buying a new F-150, what the process was like and what he thinks about it so far.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep. 51: #Vanlife Is GROWING, And Soon You'll Have More Choice Than Ever!
In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, it's all about vans! #Vanlife has become a phenomenon, and automakers across the spectrum are jumping on board. Soon, you'll have more choice than ever, and Andre and Nathan go through what's available and what's coming up.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep. 50: It's ALL About The 2022 Nissan Frontier: We Cover What's Different And What's Cool!
In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, Andre discusses everything about the 2022 Nissan Frontier with product manager Randy Dale. Here's everything that's changed, and you can see the actual truck on our TFLtalk YouTube channel! (https://www.youtube.com/tfltalk)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep. 49: I Take A Deep Dive Into The 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor With One Of The Guys Who Built It!
In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, Andre covers every inch of the 2021 Ford F-150 with one of the people who built it: Ford Performance program engineering manager Tony Greco.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep. 48: The Diesel Heavy Duty War HEATS UP! We Count Down The Biggest Changes Coming To 2021 HD Trucks!
In this TFL Talkin' Trucks, Andre and Nathan discuss some of the biggest changes coming to HD trucks in 2021. The torque war between the Big Three's diesel trucks heats up, and changes are coming to the gas 3/4-ton and 1-ton trucks as well. Here's what you need to know!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep. 47: Looking For An Off-Road Truck? Here's EVERY Model You Can Buy In 2021!
In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, Andre and Nathan cover the world of off-road trucks. Pickups are as hot as they've ever been, and for those with a disposition for adventure, you have more choices than ever when it comes to picking your off-road rig. From midsize to half-ton and heavy duty trucks, here's every model currently on the U.S. market you can choose.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep. 46: America's Best-Selling Trucks In 2020, And FUTURE Predictions For 2021!
In this episode of TFLtalk, Andre and Nathan discuss the best-selling trucks of 2020. Even with the crazy circumstances that defined this past year, demand for trucks holds strong. New models and major shifts in the industry are on the way, and as we look back at 2020 the guys also give their views on truck trends moving into the new year.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep. 45: Getting HANDS-ON With Both The Ram TRX And Ford F-150 Raptor!
In this episode of TFLtalk, Nathan and Andre discuss our experiences so far with the brand new 2021 Ram TRX and the Ford F-150 Raptor. Here are the different points we've seen so far, and how each truck's character stands out against its rival.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep. 44: Top 5 Things We LOVE And HATE About Our 2020 Chevy Silverado After Living With It For A Year!
In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, Nathan and Andre cover what it's been like to live with our 2020 Chevy Silverado Trail Boss for the past year. In the past 12 months and 15,000+ miles, we've seen some good points that we all like, as well as some areas for improvement.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy