{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Bring back bodyroll","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/bring-back-bodyroll","audioUrl":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5e9031b840f99ffd144483ab/e/69d0da7fd2e95f5131308b01/media.mp3","description":"After driving the new Jag, Richard has an idea for a campaign. Also in this episode, scorpions and The Scorpions, the new Renault Twingo, a lost dressing gown, using a hearse as an advert, this podcast taking over Wilcox and Eagle, the FBS Census, whether or not you’d own a Cadillac, and major new info about caravanners and the A1. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniffTo buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.comThis episode is sponsored by carandclassic.com Hosted on Acast. 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