{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Bringing Back the Truck Wars & Drive-In Memories","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/bringing-back-the-truck-wars-drive-in-memories","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72249757/053026.mp3","description":"On today's episode we talk about the golden era of performance trucks like the Ford Lightning and GMC Syclone and we debate if automakers should bring the \"Truck Wars\" back to life. We also chat about unexpected sleeper cars like the Dodge Omni and share some great memories of drive-in theaters and classic local hangouts. 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