{"podcast":{"title":"The Diesel Podcast","slug":"the-diesel-podcast-1420614","podcast_index_feed_id":1420614,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/DIESE6882667283","website_url":"http://thedieselpodcast.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/2caed3b4-8b86-11ed-a91b-c7f276ce1d92/image/0d6506b55fcc827a45988d366a0ecd34.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"The Diesel Podcast","episode_count":581,"summary":"What is goin' on Diesel Nation? The Diesel Podcast is your source for all things diesel. Cummins, Duramax & Powerstroke. From mild to wild, we deliver the latest updates from all the biggest names in the industry. Keep the shiny side up!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-16T02:32:27.996416+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-diesel-podcast-1420614"},"episode":{"title":"Inside Ram’s Torture Testing for Their New Diesel Trucks","slug":"inside-ram-s-torture-testing-for-their-new-diesel-trucks","published_at":"2026-04-16T17:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-diesel-podcast-1420614/inside-ram-s-torture-testing-for-their-new-diesel-trucks","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-diesel-podcast-1420614","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/DIESE4854866670.mp3?updated=1776200012","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/DIESE4854866670.mp3?updated=1776200012","summary":"What testing does a Ram truck go through before it ever reaches a dealership? We’re joined by Doug Killian, Chief Vehicle Synthesis Manager at Ram, the guy responsible for making sure every system on their trucks works together and survives real-world use. We talk about what goes into testing the new Ram diesel truck lineup, from engine and transmission performance to towing, payload, off-road durability, and emissions. Doug breaks down how these trucks are validated for harsh environments and long-term reliability before they ever reach customers. We also asked Doug, if he were ordering a Ram truck today, what engine, cab configuration, and trim level he would choose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"What testing does a Ram truck go through before it ever reaches a dealership? We’re joined by Doug Killian, Chief Vehicle Synthesis Manager at Ram, the gu…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3048,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-diesel-podcast-1420614/episodes/inside-ram-s-torture-testing-for-their-new-diesel-trucks/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-diesel-podcast-1420614/inside-ram-s-torture-testing-for-their-new-diesel-trucks.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}