{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Brycen Smith of PRD Design","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/brycen-smith-of-prd-design","audioUrl":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO2933994717.mp3","description":"This week on Oil & Whiskey, we’re joined by Brycen Smith for an honest conversation about shop life, learning through experience, and finding your footing in the automotive industry.Brycen talks about his path so far, the realities of working in and around builds, and what it’s like navigating an industry where growth comes from showing up, paying attention, and putting in the time. Rather than big highlight moments, this episode focuses on the day-to-day lessons, mindset shifts, and practical experiences that shape people early in their careers.Grab official Oil & Whiskey gear at oilandwhiskey.com. 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Think of it as the maximum load limit for the whole vehicle, including everything inside it."}},{"startTime":7106.0,"endTime":7110.0,"type":"car","title":"Pontiac Catalina 1961","url":"/cars/pontiac/catalina","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/45/1959_Pontiac_Catalina_Vista_HT_sedan_in_Bruges.jpg","quote":"Pontiac, for example, on a Catalina, right, 61","canonicalId":"car:pontiac:catalina","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.97,"source":"openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"The Pontiac Catalina was a full-size car produced by General Motors’ Pontiac brand from 1955 to 1977, known for its spacious interior and classic styling.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Pontiac Catalina was a big, comfortable car made in the 1960s that many people still like for its classic look.","imageAttribution":"Crispin Semmens, cropped and plates blanked by uploader Mr.choppers (CC BY-SA 2.0)"}},{"startTime":7275.8,"endTime":7277.0,"type":"part","title":"chassis","url":"/glossary/chassis","quote":"[7275.8s] boroughs had a chassis and then, you know, it's the stuff...","canonicalId":"part:chassis","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"The chassis is the structural frame of a vehicle that supports the body, engine, and other components.","simplifiedExplanation":"The chassis is like the skeleton of a truck; it holds everything together and supports the weight."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"ROADSTERSHOP","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/brycen-smith-of-prd-design/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}