{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"147. The Pile Up: Brain Buster 07","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/147-the-pile-up-brain-buster-07","audioUrl":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/hotboxing/BB07_2.mp3?dest-id=1059140","description":"This week we explore the first monster truck and Homer's car. Recorded @iapdx  Recorded & mixed by Emdognightmare & Queen of the Vans Editor: Emdognightmare  Production & research Queen of the Vans & Emdognightmare  Find us: Car Krush Stay updated w/ our newsletter  Hugs, thank you & high fives to Greg Meleney for the killer tunez!  "},"annotations":[{"startTime":214.76,"endTime":216.96,"type":"car","title":"Dodge Aris","url":"/cars/dodge/aries","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/38/1985_Dodge_Aries_SE_four-door_in_White_Crystal_Coat%2C_front_right%2C_2023-07-25.jpg","quote":"canonical fate that it is repeated again all the way up in season 21.  Now, one person guessed Dodge Ari's.  That was a manic, fanatic, not correct.","canonicalId":"car:dodge:aries","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Dodge Aries was a compact car produced by Dodge from the early 1980s to the early 1990s. It is often remembered for its practicality and affordability, serving as a family car during its production years.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Dodge Aries is a small car that was popular in the 1980s and 1990s. 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Oh.","canonicalId":"brand:mopar","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Mopar is the parts, service, and customer care organization within the Chrysler Group, and it is also known for its performance parts and accessories for Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles.","simplifiedExplanation":"Mopar is a brand that provides parts and services for cars made by Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep. They also make performance parts for these vehicles."}},{"startTime":456.7,"endTime":458.24,"type":"brand","title":"DeSoto","url":"/glossary/desoto","quote":"Uh, you mean DeSoto?","canonicalId":"brand:desoto","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"DeSoto was an American automobile brand that was produced by Chrysler from 1928 until 1961. 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He said he was the first one.","canonicalId":"car:ford:f-100","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Ford F-100 is a classic pickup truck that was produced by Ford from the 1950s until the early 1980s. It is part of the F-Series, which has become one of the best-selling vehicle lines in the United States, and is often celebrated for its robust build and vintage appeal.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Ford F-100 is an older model of a pickup truck that many people love for its classic style. It was built to be tough and is often seen as a symbol of American trucks.","imageAttribution":"W. Bulach (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":1449.7,"endTime":1452.7,"type":"concept","title":"monster truck","url":"/glossary/monster-truck","quote":"...or to build a monster truck. 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Oh yeah.","canonicalId":"car:chevrolet:silverado","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Chevrolet Silverado is a full-size pickup truck known for its durability, performance, and versatility. It has been a popular choice among consumers for both work and personal use, often praised for its towing capacity and comfortable ride.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Chevrolet Silverado is a big truck that many people use for work or to carry things. 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