{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Car Keys with Robin Leech and Jay de Marcken – April 27, 2026","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/car-keys-with-robin-leech-and-jay-de-marcken-april-27-2026","audioUrl":"https://robinhoodradioondemand.com/podcast-download/45258/car-keys-with-robin-leech-and-jay-de-marcken-april-27-2026.mp3"},"annotations":[{"startTime":36.1,"endTime":46.0,"type":"part","title":"new tires","url":"/glossary/new-tires","quote":"...I had to leave one of the jeeps at the dealer for new tires and various other things that are needing to be done and got a loaner...","canonicalId":"part:new-tires","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“New tires” refers to replacing the tires on a vehicle, typically due to wear, damage, or performance needs. Tire replacement can affect ride quality, grip, noise, and even how the car feels in steering. 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Front and rear lights help drivers judge distance and direction, reducing the chance of late detection."}},{"startTime":1784.1,"endTime":1794.4,"type":"concept","title":"iridescent piece of clothing","url":"/glossary/iridescent-piece-of-clothing","quote":"It's just I would say wear an iridescent Piece of clothing somehow too because all that can help you survive","canonicalId":"concept:iridescent-piece-of-clothing","priority":0.2,"confidence":0.72,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Iridescent or highly reflective clothing can improve visibility by catching and reflecting headlights from different angles. This matters because cyclists and pedestrians can be hard to spot until they’re close, especially on rural roads.","simplifiedExplanation":"Bright or reflective clothing can make you easier to see at night or in bad light. It bounces light back toward drivers, so they notice you sooner."}}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/car-keys-with-robin-leech-and-jay-de-marcken-april-27-2026/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}