{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"164. Alcan 5000 Summer Rally with Andy & Mercedes","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/164-alcan-5000-summer-rally-with-andy-mercedes","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/13c46eb4/podcast/play/112203357/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-5%2F8e67242d-4164-bf21-8815-511f0d4aa1d6.mp3","description":"On this episode, Cory reaches out to husband and wife duo Andy and Mercedes Lilienthal to catch up with them after their Aclan 5000 Summer Rally. 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