{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"237 - Goals vs Flow","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/237-goals-vs-flow","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/348125fc/podcast/play/117536240/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-27%2Fc0166c87-3b56-0af5-1565-bdfb99479b3c.mp3","description":"Seth lied to himself about coming in second... Scott needs to actually come up with his goals and hopes...Hopes aren't goals. 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And then I want to get a podium or I want to win the championship.","canonicalId":"concept:competition-season","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Competition season” is the period when drivers and teams ramp up for organized events, often with more structured practice, car development, and performance targets. The hosts use it to discuss why people set goals like improving the car and chasing podiums or championships.","simplifiedExplanation":"This is the time of year when racing events are coming up and people start pushing harder. The hosts are talking about how that leads to setting specific performance goals."}},{"startTime":136.5,"endTime":175.8,"type":"topic","title":"IRL racing","url":"/glossary/irl-racing","quote":"So we're kind of getting into the IRL racing coming up. And it's always interesting coming into the year seeing the goals that people have for themselves on track...","canonicalId":"topic:irl-racing","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“IRL racing” means real-world, on-track racing as opposed to sim racing. The hosts connect the idea of setting goals in simulation to the expectations and mindset you bring when you transition to actual competition.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re contrasting racing in real life (“IRL”) with racing in a simulator. It’s about how your mindset and goals change when you go from virtual laps to real cars on a track."}},{"startTime":167.7,"endTime":175.8,"type":"term","title":"podium","url":"/glossary/podium","quote":"They've got these goals like, all right, I'm going to, of course, like want to improve this thing on the car. And then I want to get a podium or I want to win the championship, right?","canonicalId":"term:podium","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “podium” finish means placing in the top three of a race (typically first, second, and third). In motorsport, it’s a common shorthand for success because it reflects both speed and consistency over the full event.","simplifiedExplanation":"A “podium” is finishing in the top three positions in a race. People aim for it because it’s a clear sign they performed well."}},{"startTime":512.8,"endTime":522.4,"type":"term","title":"car placement","url":"/glossary/car-placement","quote":"So when we talk about the work of driving, when we talk about awareness, vision, car control,\n[522.4s]  car placement, like all of this stuff, when you go out on track and you're trying to do well,","canonicalId":"term:car-placement","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Car placement is where you position your car on track relative to the racing line, braking zones, and other cars. In competition, good placement helps you set up passes, defend effectively, and avoid getting stuck behind slower cars.","simplifiedExplanation":"Car placement is basically where you put your car on the track. The goal is to be in the best spot to brake, turn, and either attack or defend against other drivers."}},{"startTime":530.5,"endTime":534.9,"type":"term","title":"wheel to wheel","url":"/glossary/wheel-to-wheel","quote":"right? These are the things you're thinking about. You're thinking about if you're in wheel\n[534.9s]  to wheel, you're thinking about racecraft, you're thinking about distance to the car,\n[539.8s]  minimum speed, placements, what you're better at, what they're better at, all of these things.","canonicalId":"term:wheel-to-wheel","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Wheel-to-wheel” describes racing situations where two cars are close enough that their tires are effectively side-by-side or competing for the same racing line. It’s a different mental and technical challenge than solo lap driving because small errors can cause contact or lost position.","simplifiedExplanation":"Wheel-to-wheel means you’re racing right next to other cars, not just driving alone. It’s harder because you have to judge space and timing while staying smooth and predictable."}},{"startTime":530.5,"endTime":539.8,"type":"concept","title":"racecraft","url":"/glossary/race-craft","quote":"Okay. Explain that to me.\n[512.8s]  So when we talk about the work of driving, when we talk about awareness, vision, car control,\n[522.4s]  car placement, like all of this stuff, when you go out on track and you're trying to do well,\n[530.5s]  right? These are the things you're thinking about. You're thinking about if you're in wheel\n[534.9s]  to wheel, you're thinking about racecraft, you're thinking about distance to the car,","canonicalId":"concept:racecraft","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Racecraft is the set of practical driving and decision-making skills used during wheel-to-wheel racing. It includes things like choosing when to defend, when to pass, and how to manage gaps and positioning over multiple laps.","simplifiedExplanation":"Racecraft just means how you drive and make decisions when you’re racing other cars side-by-side. It’s not only speed—it’s knowing when to defend, when to pass, and how to place your car so you can keep control."}},{"startTime":539.8,"endTime":546.7,"type":"term","title":"minimum speed","url":"/glossary/minimum-speed","quote":"you're thinking about distance to the car,\n[539.8s]  minimum speed, placements, what you're better at, what they're better at, all of these things.\n[546.7s]  You really don't think I'm going to win this race","canonicalId":"term:minimum-speed","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Minimum speed refers to the slowest point of your lap through a corner or section, often around turn-in or mid-corner. Managing minimum speed is key to maintaining momentum and achieving faster overall lap times, especially when traction is limited.","simplifiedExplanation":"Minimum speed is the slowest speed you reach while going through a corner. If you slow down too much, you lose momentum and the rest of the lap gets harder—so drivers try to keep that slow point as high as possible."}},{"startTime":583.84,"endTime":642.0,"type":"concept","title":"flow","url":"/glossary/flow","quote":"in the moment, that's called flow. That's when we've been offered a challenge, a genuine challenge\n[594.0s]  to our skills, but an achievable one within our skill set or our car prep, as it were.","canonicalId":"concept:flow","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Flow” is a mental state where you’re fully absorbed in the task—reacting in real time without getting pulled away by outcome thoughts. In driving, it means focusing on the next corner, braking point, and line rather than obsessing over position or results.","simplifiedExplanation":"Flow is when you’re so focused on what you’re doing right now that you stop worrying about the final outcome. On track, it looks like thinking about the next corner instead of stressing about winning."}},{"startTime":594.0,"endTime":605.2,"type":"term","title":"car prep","url":"/glossary/car-prep","quote":"to our skills, but an achievable one within our skill set or our car prep, as it were.\n[605.2s]  We are using our skills. We're using the awareness.","canonicalId":"term:car-prep","priority":0.2,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Car prep” implies the vehicle is set up and prepared for the event—tires, brakes, fluids, alignment, and sometimes suspension settings. The better the prep, the more confidence you have to focus on driving inputs rather than compensating for mechanical shortcomings.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Car prep” means getting the car ready for the track. If the tires and brakes are in good shape, you can focus more on driving instead of worrying that the car won’t do what you need."}},{"startTime":613.3,"endTime":622.8,"type":"topic","title":"turn four","url":"/glossary/turn-four","quote":"but we're in the moment. We're thinking, okay, I went into that corner a little hot. Next lap,\n[618.8s]  I'm going to change it here. All right, what's next? We got turn four. We're going to do this.","canonicalId":"topic:turn-four","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Turn four” is a track-specific reference used to break driving into manageable segments. Talking about corners by number is common in track instruction because it helps drivers communicate lines, braking points, and setups consistently.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re referring to a specific corner on the track—corner number four. Using corner numbers makes it easier to plan and talk about what to do at each part of the lap."}},{"startTime":717.0,"endTime":768.8,"type":"term","title":"position","url":"/glossary/position","quote":"And I think it's different\n[717.0s]  if you're in second, trying to go into first than if you're in 12th, trying to go into 11th.\n[727.1s]  I think you think you can have your head in a different spot.","canonicalId":"term:position","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Position” here refers to racing placement (e.g., 12th vs 11th) and how that changes driver mindset. The hosts suggest that the psychological pressure of gaining positions can either distract you from execution or help you focus—depending on where you are in the field."}},{"startTime":727.1,"endTime":742.0,"type":"term","title":"break a little deeper","url":"/glossary/break-a-little-deeper","quote":"You can be willing to\n[735.1s]  try a little harder, break a little deeper, like you understand that in this moment,\n[742.0s]  me being the best that I can be matters.","canonicalId":"term:break-a-little-deeper","priority":0.3,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Break a little deeper” means braking later and/or with more commitment to reach a tighter or more optimal line. It’s a common racing phrase, but it depends heavily on grip, brake capacity, and tire condition—pushing too far can cause lockup or understeer."}},{"startTime":768.8,"endTime":784.2,"type":"topic","title":"tiny motorcycles","quote":"But when I'm doing tiny motorcycles, also, we've got, I'll have like eight races in a\n[774.1s]  day. Right. And like kids, you don't want to knock over.","canonicalId":"topic:tiny-motorcycles","priority":0.2,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The hosts switch to “tiny motorcycles,” using them as an analogy for how race frequency and risk tolerance affect decision-making. Even though it’s not a car, the underlying driving/riding psychology (staying present, avoiding unnecessary risk) is transferable to track driving."}},{"startTime":835.6,"endTime":949.3,"type":"concept","title":"dopamine","url":"/glossary/dopamine","quote":"about. I think that's the dopamine to like keep you coming back to do the work to, you know, when you're in between us... But like in, in that desire to like want to win... I think that's that dopamine.","canonicalId":"concept:dopamine","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The hosts use “dopamine” to describe the brain’s reward signal that reinforces effort and keeps you coming back. In motorsport terms, it’s the mental fuel behind repeatedly analyzing data, making adjustments, and trying again after setbacks.","simplifiedExplanation":"Dopamine is a chemical your brain uses to make you feel rewarded. The idea here is that chasing a goal—like improving lap times—creates that reward feeling, which pushes you to keep working."}},{"startTime":852.7,"endTime":867.2,"type":"term","title":"tires are going to be melting","url":"/glossary/tires-are-going-to-be-melting","quote":"The drifters just went out. Tires are going to be melting. Like there's not much I can learn here. I'm just going to, I'll just go out to a couple laps.","canonicalId":"term:tires-are-going-to-be-melting","priority":0.65,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Tires are going to be melting” is a vivid way to describe overheating tires, which can cause rapid wear and reduced grip. When tires overheat, the car can feel inconsistent—so drivers may need different pressures, driving style, or setup changes to maintain traction.","simplifiedExplanation":"If tires overheat, they can wear out faster and stop gripping as well. That makes the car feel worse and less predictable, so you may need to adjust how you drive or how the car is set up."}},{"startTime":888.5,"endTime":901.3,"type":"term","title":"car setup","url":"/glossary/car-setup","quote":"That's mean it's going to be a little slippery. It's not going to grip quite as well. 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Changing suspension settings can make the car handle better when the track conditions change."}},{"startTime":1017.4,"endTime":1022.7,"type":"concept","title":"circle of life","url":"/glossary/circle-of-life","quote":"So I think it's like this circle, circle of life, maybe. Yeah. So it's less than I'm trying hard to go from second to first is that I'm giving up easier when I'm going from six to seventh or seventh to sixth.","canonicalId":"concept:circle-of-life","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The speaker uses “circle of life” as a metaphor for a feedback loop: effort leads to results, results increase motivation, and motivation improves effort. It’s a psychological model applied to driver development rather than a technical driving concept.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re using “circle of life” to describe a repeating cycle: you practice, you get better, and that makes you want to practice more. It’s about motivation and improvement building on itself."}},{"startTime":1047.3,"endTime":1066.7,"type":"company","title":"Revmatch","url":"/glossary/rev-match","quote":"I'm working with Revmatch, which is a track day organization this summer, and we're using my HPD curriculum and my comp school curriculum with them this year, which is pretty fun.","canonicalId":"company:revmatch","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Revmatch is a track-day organization the speaker is working with. In this context, it’s being used to structure driver development and curriculum for track weekends.","simplifiedExplanation":"Revmatch is a company that organizes track-day driving. 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It’s not regular street driving—it’s a controlled environment to improve your skills."}},{"startTime":1053.5,"endTime":1066.7,"type":"term","title":"comp school curriculum","quote":"I'm working with Revmatch, which is a track day organization this summer, and we're using my HPD curriculum and my comp school curriculum with them this year, which is pretty fun.","canonicalId":"term:comp-school-curriculum","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Comp school curriculum” refers to a competitive-driving training track the speaker uses alongside their HPD program. 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It’s basically a set of lessons and practice drills aimed at improving how you drive on track."}},{"startTime":1174.2,"endTime":1181.1,"type":"topic","title":"intermediate level driver","quote":"level driver. And if you're good with that, cool, you know, so you should, you should only want for someone that thing that they want for themselves.","canonicalId":"topic:intermediate-level-driver","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The hosts are using a skill-level framework for drivers, placing someone who can handle the discussed “skills” into an intermediate category. This kind of progression is common in track education because it helps set expectations for what to practice next.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re talking about driver skill levels—like beginner, intermediate, and so on. The point is to match what you’re learning to the level you’re currently at."}},{"startTime":1310.3,"endTime":1325.92,"type":"concept","title":"distinction between a goal and a hope","url":"/glossary/distinction-between-a-goal-and-a-hope","quote":"But yeah, I think that's the, that's largely like the, the cycle of you know, that there's, there's a distinction between a goal and a hope, but that our hopes are really what motivate the work that allows us to get to the flow","canonicalId":"concept:distinction-between-a-goal-and-a-hope","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.78,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The hosts are contrasting “goals” (clear targets you plan toward) with “hopes” (more motivational intentions). They’re arguing that hopes can be what actually energize the day-to-day work that leads you into “flow.”","simplifiedExplanation":"A goal is something specific you’re trying to achieve. A hope is more like a feeling or wish that keeps you motivated, and that motivation can help you get into a focused, productive mindset."}},{"startTime":1584.4,"endTime":1593.9,"type":"term","title":"forks","url":"/glossary/forks","quote":"...we are running the same motor that we ran in the last round last year. So we have all the horsepower, but we put a set of forks on it that have a disc brakes.","canonicalId":"term:forks","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.72,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Forks are the front suspension components that connect the handlebars and front wheel. Changing forks to ones that include disc-brake mounting can be a major upgrade because it affects both braking hardware and front-end geometry.","simplifiedExplanation":"Forks are the front suspension parts that hold up the front of the bike and help it absorb bumps. 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They usually stop you more powerfully and predictably, which helps you brake later and faster."}},{"startTime":1602.4,"endTime":1615.0,"type":"part","title":"custom springs","url":"/glossary/custom-springs","quote":"...Custom springs are being made. That's the. Well, and that's the thing where my, my car brain would go to...","canonicalId":"part:custom-springs","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.82,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Custom springs change the suspension’s spring rate, which affects how much the bike compresses under load. In racing, spring rates are selected to match rider weight, track conditions, and the bike’s new braking/acceleration demands.","simplifiedExplanation":"Springs are the parts that support the bike and decide how stiff or soft the suspension feels. Custom springs let you tune the bike so it stays controlled during hard riding."}},{"startTime":1615.0,"endTime":1624.6,"type":"concept","title":"brake later","url":"/glossary/brake-later","quote":"...okay, you make the same power, but you're going to be able to brake later, which means your top speed is really going to be higher, which also means that your capacity to pitch the bike forward using the brakes can be much higher.","canonicalId":"concept:brake-later","priority":0.62,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Brake later” means delaying braking toward the corner entry compared to a baseline setup. With stronger brakes, riders can carry more speed into the braking zone, which changes weight transfer and the bike’s pitch behavior.","simplifiedExplanation":"Brake later means you wait longer before slowing down for a turn. If the brakes are better, you can usually stop harder and later, which changes how the bike settles before the corner."}},{"startTime":1619.9,"endTime":1624.6,"type":"concept","title":"pitch the bike forward","url":"/glossary/pitch-the-bike-forward","quote":"...you're going to be able to brake later... which also means that your capacity to pitch the bike forward using the brakes can be much higher.","canonicalId":"concept:pitch-the-bike-forward","priority":0.48,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Pitching” refers to the bike’s front-end dipping under braking due to weight transfer. When braking force increases, the bike can rotate more about its center of mass, affecting tire grip, steering feel, and how the suspension compresses.","simplifiedExplanation":"When you brake hard, the bike’s front end tends to dip down. That forward “pitch” changes how the tires contact the road and how the bike steers."}},{"startTime":1624.6,"endTime":1633.4,"type":"concept","title":"weight transfer","url":"/glossary/weight-transfer","quote":"...your capacity to pitch the bike forward using the brakes can be much higher. Right. Necessity setup changes. Yeah, there's, there's a lot dynamically, a lot going on.","canonicalId":"concept:weight-transfer","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.68,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Weight transfer is the shift of load between tires (and front-to-rear) as forces change. Harder braking increases front tire load and suspension compression, which directly impacts traction and stability during corner entry.","simplifiedExplanation":"Weight transfer is how the bike’s weight shifts when you brake, accelerate, or turn. More braking usually loads the front tire more, which can change grip and handling."}},{"startTime":1650.3,"endTime":1662.3,"type":"concept","title":"class competition","url":"/glossary/class-competition","quote":"...we did very well in our first round and we want to do better. It's one of those things where just just being the fastest bike in our class isn't good enough. We need to beat the bikes in the faster classes to prove how good we are.","canonicalId":"concept:class-competition","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.78,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The speaker is describing how racing classes are used to group bikes with similar performance, and why beating only your own class may not be enough. They want to outperform riders in faster classes to prove overall capability.","simplifiedExplanation":"Races are often split into classes so similar bikes compete together. 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In racing, the fastest line depends on how each corner sets up the next one for speed, traction, and braking zones.","simplifiedExplanation":"On a track, corners aren’t independent—you have to think about how one turn sets up the next. The best approach is the one that helps you carry speed through the whole sequence."}},{"startTime":2599.0,"endTime":2607.0,"type":"concept","title":"intuition vs experience","quote":"Let's talk about why that is. Right. Let's solidify this as not intuition. Let's solidify this as experience at this point.","canonicalId":"concept:intuition-vs-experience","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The speaker is distinguishing intuition (guessing) from experience (patterns learned through repeated practice and feedback). In racing, “experience” becomes reliable when it’s validated with data/video and then repeated consistently.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re saying it’s not just luck or a gut feeling. With practice and feedback, what seems intuitive turns into something you can trust because you’ve seen it work before."}},{"startTime":2668.7,"endTime":2685.7,"type":"concept","title":"control is out of my hands","quote":"...I've become much better at like kind of the control is so out of my hands in terms of their performance on track. All I can do is try to communicate...","canonicalId":"concept:control-is-out-of-my-hands","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"This highlights a common coaching reality in motorsport: the driver controls the car on track, while the coach can only influence preparation, communication, and strategy. It’s a mental model for managing uncertainty and focusing on controllables.","simplifiedExplanation":"Even if a coach gives great advice, the driver still has to execute it on track. So the coach focuses on what they can affect—like guidance and readiness—rather than outcomes."}},{"startTime":2974.2,"endTime":2988.3,"type":"concept","title":"go out on track","url":"/glossary/go-out-on-track","quote":"...just need to have the like quiet conversation. So what are you going to do when you go out on track? Right? Like what, what's, what's your plan?","canonicalId":"concept:go-out-on-track","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Going out on track” refers to the on-track driving portion of a motorsport weekend—practice, qualifying, or race sessions. It’s where mental preparation has to translate into repeatable driving actions that actually improve lap times.","simplifiedExplanation":"When they say “go out on track,” they mean the actual driving sessions. It’s not just about feeling confident—it’s about turning that mindset into consistent driving that helps you go faster."}},{"startTime":2981.7,"endTime":2988.3,"type":"concept","title":"approach","url":"/glossary/approach","quote":"So what are you going to do when you go out on track? Right? Like what, what's, what's your plan? How, how are you going to approach this?","canonicalId":"concept:approach","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Approach” here means the planned strategy for how a driver will execute during a session—what they focus on, how they manage tires/fuel (if applicable), and how they adapt to track conditions. A good approach turns goals into specific on-track behaviors.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Approach” is your plan for how you’ll drive in the session. Instead of just hoping to do well, you decide what you’ll focus on while you’re actually on track."}},{"startTime":2988.3,"endTime":2996.0,"type":"concept","title":"lap times","url":"/glossary/lap-times","quote":"...energy don't get lap times and it doesn't get victories. Like, what's, what, you know, I like the confidence, confidence can be that extra little bit...","canonicalId":"concept:lap-times","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Lap time is the total time it takes to complete one circuit of the track. In racing, small improvements in lap time usually come from better braking points, smoother cornering, and more consistent lines—not just motivation or attitude.","simplifiedExplanation":"Lap time is how long it takes to do one full lap around the track. Faster lap times usually come from driving more consistently and making better decisions in corners."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Scott","role":"host"},{"id":"s2","name":"Seth","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/237-goals-vs-flow/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}