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 flip for tailgating? A K5 Blazer-style removable hatch?), and whether this "halo" desert-racer two-door pickup is actually for Jeep people or just another attempt to chase the side-by-side market.
They also cover:
- Real-world trickle charger problems (and a better, simpler solution)
- How to leave a proper video voicemail (and why the Camflare redirect is legit)
- A listener video voicemail from Nathan in Pittsburgh
- The new "Most Popular / Best Of" page on the website that remembers what you've already heard
- Bonus segment teaser: Hard shackles vs soft shackles (YouTube members & Patreon only)
This is pure Jeep Talk Show — honest opinions, zero corporate filter, and plenty of laughs.
Timestamps
- 00:00 – Intro and Call to Share
- 01:27 – Scrambler Intro and Bonus Segment Tease
- 02:32 – Scrambler Prospects and Voice Mail
- 03:27 – Scrambler Concept and Naming Debate
- 04:58 – Scrambler Timeline and Near‑Term Outlook
- 06:59 – Scrambler Design and Utility Features
- 11:34 – Scrambler Versatility, Halo Role, and Engines
- 13:05 – Side‑Step Concerns and Design Critique
- 14:15 – Mic Glitch and Quick Design Note
- 14:42 – Editing Interlude and Halo Concept
- 15:27 – Clarifying Halo Terminology
- 16:44 – Engine Feasibility Discussion
- 18:10 – Drivetrain Options and SRT Overview
- 19:21 – Desert Racing Focus
- 20:13 – IFS vs Solid Axle and Market Strategy
- 22:01 – Front‑End Design and Styling Highlights
- 25:02 – Cost Concerns and Trophy‑Truck Aspirations
- 26:17 – Trophy‑Truck Speculation
- 27:29 – Jeep Strategy vs Side‑by‑Side Market
- 30:46 – Success Outlook and Listener Feedback
- 32:22 – Listener Engagement Options
- 32:42 – Interactive Listening Challenges
- 34:12 – CamFlare App Explanation
- 38:51 – CamFlare Installation and Submission Guidance
- 40:19 – Personal Updates and Lockbox Mention
- 41:16 – Trickle Charging Tips and New Charger
- 47:08 – Bluetooth Load Tester Overview
- 48:16 – Navigating Podcast Archive
- 50:07 – Meta Discussion on Episode Length
- 53:26 – Closing Remarks and Disclaimer
Key Highlights
- Jeep is finally admitting past mistakes and aiming the Scrambler at the high-speed desert / side-by-side crowd instead of pure rock crawling.
- Expected powertrains include the 2.0 Hurricane, 3.6 Pentastar, and a possible 6.4 392 Hemi SRT version.
- Tony's take: cool looking, interesting, but IFS (especially rear) means it's not a real Jeep for him.
- Practical garage tip: many cheap trickle chargers draw power from the battery when "off." A simple automatic maintainer + smart plug schedule fixes it.
- New website feature: jeeptalkshow.com/bestof (or "Most Popular" in the menu) ranks the top 50 episodes by downloads and remembers what you've already played.
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Drop a comment with your thoughts on the Scrambler (love it, hate the IFS, want a solid-axle version, etc.). Leave us a video voicemail at jeeptalkshow.com/voicemail (30 seconds, landscape mode, download
Support the Show and Shop Jeep Gear
Thank you for watching and listening! If you enjoyed this episode, consider checking out some of the products we discussed:
MOTOPOWER MP00206A 12V 1.5Amp Automatic Battery Charger, Battery Maintainer for Cars, Motorcycles, ATVs, RVs, Powersports, Boat and More
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ANCEL BM200-US Car Battery Tester 12V Automotive Battery Monitor Bluetooth
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Factor 55 00264 Rope Retention Pulley (RRP) + Soft Shackle Combo
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