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Ben also shares what's next, doubling down on YouTube and planting a cider orchard.-Brought to you by Eclipse Diagnostics. If you work on commercial vehicles, vessels or machinery, check out Jaltest – the UK's leading multi-brand diagnostic tool. Quote \"TALKINSHOP\" in your enquiry for a free cable saver with your order; on-site training included:https://www.eclipse-tech.co.uk/jaltest-software/-Ben Collins:https://www.instagram.com/bencollinsstig/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9V9pNeL49_40j3g-11OYEQhttps://www.youtube.com/@BenCollinsGaminghttps://linktr.ee/bencollinsstigBen's Cider:https://www.sandfordorchards.co.uk/product/sandford-orchards-x-bens-cider/--To watch the video version of this podcast, visit our YouTube channel:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjuQ2nCNFT_r82U6pblEMMhlqi7416p7XFollow us on social media:Talkin’ Shop:https://www.instagram.com/talkinshoppodcast_/https://www.tiktok.com/@talkinshoppodcastEclipse:https://www.facebook.com/truck.diagnosticshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/eclipse-automotive-technology-ltd/https://www.instagram.com/eclipsediagnostics_/"},"annotations":[{"startTime":358.32,"endTime":360.84,"type":"car","title":"Ford Falcon","url":"/cars/ford/falcon","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3a/1963_Ford_Falcon_Sprint_Hardtop.JPG","quote":"... it made this, it made the sound of the Millenium Falcon as it went through the air. 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