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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. Share the show. Seriously. Even if you only half-enjoy it, tell somebody. We're not asking for much — just hit the share button. 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 View on Amazon ANCEL BM200-US Car Battery Tester 12V Automotive Battery Monitor Bluetooth View on Amazon Factor 55 00264 Rope Retention Pulley (RRP) + Soft Shackle Combo View on Amazon Visit our website: https://jeeptalkshow.com/ Shop https://jeeptalkshow.com/amazon Watch/Listen on Spotify https://jeeptalkshow.com/spotify Join our Discord Server: https://jeeptalkshow.com/discord Subscribe to our newsletter: https://jeeptalkshow.com/newsletter Help Support the show via Patreon: https://jeeptalkshow.com/patreon



