{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Dialed In Podcast: March 13th, 2026","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/dialed-in-podcast-march-13th-2026","audioUrl":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/dialedin-obsessedgarage/podcast_1.mp3?dest-id=719643","description":"In this episode, Matt talks about getting back into driving and the progress he's made after struggling with it in the past. He shares his experience driving the porsche 997 today, including a recent 10-mile drive in his Evo, and how he structures his schedule around times when he can't drive. Matt also discusses his next goal of driving through stop lights, along with current car projects, cars he would like to own, and setting up fitness goals to challenge himself over the coming weeks."},"annotations":[{"startTime":16.2,"endTime":18.0,"type":"car","title":"Porsche 911 (997) GT3 RS","url":"/cars/porsche/911","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c6/2013_Porsche_911_Carrera_4S_%28991%29_%289626546987%29.jpg","quote":"I just got done driving the 997RS, so I'm feeling good.","canonicalId":"car:porsche:911","priority":0.9,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Porsche 911 (997) GT3 RS is a high-performance variant of the 997 generation 911, known for its track-focused setup, naturally aspirated engine, and lightweight construction. 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