{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Brett Berk","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/brett-berk-ac8aaf3d-dfe6-4f17-9995-dc2c50c95115","audioUrl":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/10/clrtpod.com/m/cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/08e542fe-7675-4c90-abeb-0cff5f9a3d6d/bceb3f91-afbb-4f97-87f6-5f4387bbb382/episodes/audio/group/d370b916-d293-49bf-bb18-06bff88e2af5/group-item/7a643f8c-7b70-4e12-9428-7dbb2bca33bd/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=c2RzTGta","description":"Brett Berk might be the busiest freelance journalist we know. He has the incredible power to drive one car and extract 3 interesting, unique stories from the experience. 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It’s the kind of thing you’d only see in a carefully planned stunt show."}},{"startTime":4981.6,"endTime":5012.3,"type":"concept","title":"flyback chronograph","url":"/glossary/flyback-chronograph","quote":"Uh, it's got a swiss movement manual winding flyback chronograph like, okay... it's honestly, it's a swiss flyback chronograph with an integrated bracelet","canonicalId":"concept:flyback-chronograph","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A flyback chronograph is a stopwatch function where you can reset and start the timing immediately with one control, without stopping first. It’s a common feature in motorsport-style watches because it’s convenient for timing multiple laps or events back-to-back.","simplifiedExplanation":"A flyback chronograph is a stopwatch watch feature that lets you reset and start timing again quickly with one button. It’s handy when you’re timing repeated runs, like laps."}},{"startTime":5060.0,"endTime":5062.2,"type":"concept","title":"EV","url":"/glossary/ev","quote":"So that was kind of exciting drive like an EV","canonicalId":"concept:ev","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"EV stands for electric vehicle, meaning the car is powered primarily by an electric motor and battery rather than a traditional gasoline engine. The speaker’s “exciting drive like an EV” indicates the prototype is likely focused on electric powertrain behavior and feel.","simplifiedExplanation":"EV means electric vehicle—powered by electricity stored in a battery. The speaker is saying the prototype they drove is electric."}},{"startTime":5080.4,"endTime":5086.8,"type":"term","title":"V12","url":"/glossary/v12","quote":"Check out like a v12 Jags go like the 70s and 80s and it has a little bit of that feel to it","canonicalId":"term:v12","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A V12 is an engine with 12 cylinders arranged in a “V” shape (two banks of six). V12s are often associated with smoothness, strong high-end power, and a distinct sound/character—especially in classic performance cars.","simplifiedExplanation":"A V12 is a type of engine with 12 cylinders. It’s usually known for being smooth and having a special feel and sound."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Zack Klapman","role":"host"},{"id":"s2","name":"Matt Farah","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/brett-berk-ac8aaf3d-dfe6-4f17-9995-dc2c50c95115/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}