Payne Auto Talk

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Listen to Payne Auto Talk for auto industry insights on all new and used brands available by the Payne Auto Group! Located in South Texas Rio Grande Valley area and established since 1949 we are well versed in automotive from whats best buy for your buck to whats hot and coming to the car world! Lo que tu quieres REGARDLESS!

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October 31, 202644 min

Episode 76: Peter Lopez (Payne Digital)

In Episode 76 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall (Payne Street Team) sits down with his co-worker (and part-time 'partner in crime') Peter Lopez (Payne Digital). They recap the month of October, the multiple public/civic events they both attended, cover upcoming events/seasons, give insight with the Payne Digital Team's mission and touch briefly on Payne Auto Group's future venture with foster-care initiative - Upbring. PLUS, Chris plays a musical tribute to both Blake Shelton & Post Malone.

October 6, 20261 hr 38 min

Episode 75: Noah Caballero (Payne Brownsville Volkswagen & Mitsubishi)

In Episode 75 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall (Payne Street Team) sits down with the NEW General Manager of Payne Brownsville Volkswagen & Mitsubishi, Noah Caballero. They talk about Noah taking the reigns at Payne Auto Group's southernmost location on the Texas-Mexico Border, Noah's origins from the drylands of Lubbock, his adjustment to life in the Rio Grande Valley, a personal zest for customer satisfaction, some American Pop Culture, PLUS a musical tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival by Chris.

August 16, 20261 hr 29 min

Epidsode 74: Payne Insurance Group (with Tristan Guyton)

In Episode 74 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall (Payne Street Team) sits down with Tristan Guyton, the Agent Manager of Payne Insurance Group. Chris & Tristan cover some of the basics of Auto & Home Insurance, along with a deeper dive into the world of insuring your property, the types of coverage available and how you can choose policies to fit your needs. They also cover Tristan's beginnings in Minnesota, how he's adjusted to being a Texan, PLUS a musical tribute to Thomas Rhett.

August 4, 20261 hr 13 min

Episode 73 (Darryl Ruiz / Payne Weslaco Chevrolet)

In Episode 72 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall (Payne Street Team) sits down with Darryl Ruiz -- the NEW General Sales Manager at Payne Weslaco Chevrolet. They discuss Darryl's beginnings in the auto biz, his rise to his latest position, lessons learned along the way, new products on the horizon from General Motors and family life as dad's in the auto industry... PLUS, a musical tribute to Elevation Worship.

June 30, 20261 hr 4 min

Episode 72: Camco Truck & Trailer Solutions (Omar Flores / Sales Manager)

In Episode 72 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall (Payne Street Team) sits down with Omar Flores (Sales Manager) of CAMCO Truck & Trailer Solutions. They discuss what CACMO offers in Vehicle & Trailer repair, outfitting/upfitting and modifications for personal, commercial/fleet and any functional need you'd require for business or pleasure. From simple light, wheel and axle repair to full fabrication of what you 'dream of', CAMCO's Omar Flores opens pandora's box to what awaits you when it comes to the Rio Grande Valley's premier stop for Truck & Trailer Solutions... PLUS, a musical tribute to Bo Garza.

March 19, 202646 min

Episode 71: 87th Annual RGV Livestock Show (w/Tony Flores - Ed Payne CDJR)

In Episode 71 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall (Payne Street Team), talks with Tony Flores (General Manager, Ed Payne Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram) at the 87th Annual Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show (RGVLS) in Mercedes, Texas. They discuss the latest redesigns & updates of New 2026 Model CDJR Vehicles, their discounts & rebates, EP-CDJR's Parts & Service Department, and what is on the horizon for the CDJR lineup of performance & economical model vehicles.

January 14, 202655 min

Payne Auto Talk Episode 70: Adrian Gonzalez and Hector Lopez at Payne Edinburg CDJR

In Episode 70 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall (Payne Street Team) sits down with Adrian Gonzalez (General Manager, Payne Edinburg Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram) and Hector Lopez (Sales Associate, Payne Edinburg Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram) and discuss 2025 from the world of Payne Edinburg CDJR. Part of their year involves an increase in social media effectiveness in communicating with customers (via TikTok), keeping tabs on the Stock Market & National Policies that affect financing a vehicle purchase, and gearing up for 2026 while closing out the 'old year'. Adrian & Hector also let us all in about new technologies and products in store for us from Stellantis (CDJR's controlling interest).

October 30, 202540 min

Payne Auto Talk Episode 69: Adrian Gonzalez, General Manager of Payne Edinburg CDJR

In Episode 69 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall (Payne Street Team), has quite the chat with Adrian Gonzalez (General Manager, Payne Edinburg CDJR) about his recent attendance to a conference of Chyrsler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram's (CDJR) parent company, Stellantis. Adrian divulges upon what's on the horizon from CDJR cars, trucks, SUVs, PLUS their options, accessories and services... Including the SRT/Performance Line. Tune-In and Buckle Up... WE Have What YOU Want At Payne Auto Group & PayneAutoGroup.com... Lo Que Tu Quieres... REGARDLESS!!!

October 22, 202529 min

Payne Auto Talk Episode 68: Scott Inskeep, Sales Professional of Payne Weslaco Chevrolet

In Episode 68 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall (Payne Street Team) has a chat with Mr. Scott 'Coach' Inskeep (Payne Weslaco Chevrolet) about how his career on the gridiron as a student, player and coach led him to being a sales associate at the Payne Auto Mall's Chevrolet Franchise. Scott's journey also intertwines with the UTRGV 'Vaqueros' Football Program, and he speaks upon how lessons learned on the field, as player and coach, apply to his everyday life. PLUS, Chris delivers a musical tribute to the late-great Waylon Jennings in the form of one of his NEWEST realeases!

August 31, 20251 hr 3 min

Payne Auto Talk Episode 67: Jay Cantu "Double-J" of iHeart Radio in the Rio Grande Valley

In Episode 67 of Payne Auto Talk (PAT), Chris Marshall (Payne Street Team) sits down with Mr. Jay Cantu (VP of Programming for iHeart Radio in the RGV) to talk about life both on and off of radio. They cover Jay's journey on the airwaves, being a part of the iHeart Family, Community Involvement, being media partners with Payne Auto Group, Upcoming Local Events... PLUS a musical tribute to the Rio Grande Valley's own - Joe Vega (Midnight Run)!