Jeff Thisted was born in Maine and raised in Colorado Springs, CO. He is a self-admitted “Car-Guy” and always wanted to be “America’s favorite television game-show host.” After graduating from Colorado State University with a Radio and Television-emphasized Communications degree, he moved out to Los Angeles to pursue his dream. For seven years Jeff worked as the production coordinator on “The Price is Right,” the longest running game-show in television history. He was delighted to be able to tell Bob Barker about landing his own hosting gig. Barker happily gave his blessing and good wishes for a long and successful hosting career. Jeff is known as the only male host of GSN’s Playmania Block of programming which was broadcast live. He hosted game-shows “Quiznation” and “100 Winners,” giving away thousands of dollars in the process. Jeff’s reviewed cars for AutoTrader.com and Wheels-TV driving the likes of Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and more. Lately he’s been lucky enough to showcase his passion for cars on “Rods ‘n Wheels,” the hit show on Discovery channel & Velocity. If you're lucky you may be able to catch him at your local car show. Jeff currently resides in Los Angeles and enjoys water-skiing, skateboarding, mountain biking and his 55 Chevy.
My buddy @MariaTalksChevy was in Geneva to introduce the 2017 Corvette Grand Sport to the world. And the world loved it. The legend of the Grand Sport Corvettes started back in 1963. In the 60’s Carroll Shelby’s Cobras were a dominating force on the racetrack. The Corvette had enough power, but the Cobra was about … More Grand Sport Corvette
Chevy just put the world on notice. After introducing the Camaro 1LE at the Chicago Auto Show last month, they just announced they’re bringing back the ZL1 Camaro. And now, here at the New York International Auto Show, the ZL1 Camaro is here in all of it’s “Red Hot” glory. It’s a great time to be … More ZL1 Camaro at the NYIAS
I’m a car-guy. I’m also a Product Specialist for Chevrolet. And that means I get to go to training once a year to learn about the all new stuff coming out. Last year we got a treat. They took us to the GM Heritage Center – General Motor’s private car collection. The Heritage Center is … More GM Heritage Collection
As we’re driving towards Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois I notice there’s hundreds of people lined up all sitting on the side of the road with lawn chairs and coolers. They say it’s like this at every stop… people come out just to watch the cars drive by. The Hot Rod Power Tour is that … More Hot Rod power Tour part 2
My iPhone rings and it’s my buddy Clarence Barnes. “Haaaaaaaaaay Buddy.” He says. “What cha doin’?” “CB buddy how are ya?!?” I reply. “I’m good. I was just wondering if you wanted to go on The Hot Rod Power Tour with me this year?” I knew CB had been hosting the HRPT for years, and … More Hot Rod Power Tour
Last Monday when I left Baltimore, Maryland it was cold… Tuesday morning at the Venice Beach skatepark it was a picture perfect day in the high 70’s without a cloud in the sky. Wednesday when I landed in Chicago it was 16 degrees… Now here I am at the largest auto show in the … More Chicago Auto Show and the 1LE Camaro
It’s a little known fact that I like to waterski. My best buddy Joey’s got a hand-laid fiberglass Mastercraft ski-boat and we use it faithfully. Joey and his family have become my surrogate family. When I’m alone on any family get-together time: Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter – I’m always invited to their place. Their dog Scout even … More The 68 Firebird
There I am, minding my own business at the North American International Auto Show – The NAIAS – when I see my co-worker and friend @Mariatalkschevy walking over to me with a few people in tow. She says: “This is Jeff. I think he can help you.” The woman introduced herself and proceeded to tell me … More 65 Corvette Barn Find
Every car-guy loves a good road-trip. So when my brother told me my niece was having her birthday at Water-World in Denver, I knew I had to drive the 55 out to Colorado. I had been dying to do a road-trip ever since I had co-hosted the Hot Rod Power Tour with my buddy Clarence … More Colorado Road Trip
I can’t believe its January already. That means it’s time for me to pack up my winter clothes and head out to the Motor City for the biggest auto show of the season – Detroit – The North American International Auto Show. The Super Bowl of auto shows. It’s in the Motor City… It’s where … More NAIAS 2016
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