{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Design and Empathy with Raffi Minasian","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/design-and-empathy-with-raffi-minasian","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/4b0db308/podcast/play/110417742/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-30%2Fafde32c1-f6ad-7e18-5082-fcf16189ab04.mp3","description":"Please help us extend a warm welcome to one of BaT's favorite designers, teachers, sellers, and all-around renaissance men: Raffi Minasian, known in these halls as @raffi. He talks with Alex about his father's \"trial by fire\" mechanical training program; the roots of his obsession with car design; learning to drive in a 1952 Crosley (with doors!); human- and object-based empathy; a novel way to stay calm in the BaT comments; accidentally becoming a star seller for other people's cars; the odd calmness that 1,200 live BaT auctions can provide; his unorthodox, Pegaso-centric introduction to Art Center College of Design, his future alma mater; his 16 years in die cast design at Franklin Mint; insights into shifts in popular culture; embracing the ridiculous; and the Beetle as a gateway drug.The pair close out talking about Raffi's efforts in nontraditional, hands-on education for young children, his recent foray into TV writing and acting, and his numerous, fascinating upcoming projects.Links for things mentioned in this episode:1:05  Listings and Car Stories Contributed by Raffi 9:18  39k-Mile 1985 Ford Mustang SVO13:47  1-of-52 1967 Ghia 450SS18:58  Car Stories: Raffi’s 1953 Pegaso Z-102–The “Thrill” of a Lifetime27:28  Franklin Mint 1970 Datsun 240Z28:35  BaT Limited Edition Hot Rod and BaT Limited Edition 1972 Chevrolet K10 Tow Rig and Trailer Combo31:36  1958 Chris-Craft 26′ Continental Hardtop31:50 Coronado Boats on BaT54:32  It's a Lot TV pilot trailer59:52 1990 Yugo Cabrio 5-SpeedGot suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or One Year Garage episode? Let us know at podcast@bringatrailer.com!\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":96.4,"endTime":102.0,"type":"car","title":"Hudson","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d6/Hudson%2C_New_York_081609_376.jpg","quote":"...a note for me on the table that said, something's wrong with the Hudson. Please fix it.","canonicalId":"car:hudson","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Hudson was an American automobile manufacturer known for its innovative designs and engineering during the early to mid-20th century. The brand is particularly remembered for its stylish cars and contributions to automotive technology.","simplifiedExplanation":"Hudson was a car brand that made vehicles in the early to mid-1900s. 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