{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Episode #219 - All Hail Suzuki","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/episode-219-all-hail-suzuki","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/1877345/episodes/18942858-episode-219-all-hail-suzuki.mp3","description":"Suzuki is certainly one of the lesser known Japanese OEMs that once sold vehicles in these here United States, but the boys like em. Let's take a deep dive into the brand's colorful model lineup.***Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for insultingly bad perks, including unlocking the APA Pod \"Late Night Confidential\" Episodes!***https://www.patreon.com/c/APApod"},"annotations":[{"startTime":60.4,"endTime":70.0,"type":"term","title":"Patreon","url":"/glossary/patreon","quote":"Get on the Patreon, guys. 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And that was a, that was a listener request, a Patreon member request is that we drink rainies and actually found some locally.","canonicalId":"term:listener-request","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A listener request is when audience members suggest a topic or prompt for the show. Here, the hosts say a Patreon member requested they drink “rainies,” which drives the segment.","simplifiedExplanation":"A listener request is when a fan asks the hosts to do something on the show. In this case, a Patreon member suggested the hosts try the drink they mention."}},{"startTime":111.5,"endTime":116.2,"type":"brand","title":"Suzuki","url":"/glossary/suzuki","quote":"We're going to talk about Suzuki, nothing but, nothing but Suzuki I've heard. Yeah. 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I don't think, but I think we got it here as th...","canonicalId":"car:suzuki:swift-5-doors","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Suzuki Swift (in the five-door configuration) is a compact hatchback known for being practical and relatively efficient. The podcast references early model years and base versions, which matters because equipment and mechanical details can vary by year. It’s discussed because it’s a common small-car choice and a frequent target for buyers looking for a simple, usable hatch.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Swift is a small hatchback made for everyday driving. The podcast mentions the five-door version and early model years, which affect what features it has. It’s a practical car that’s easy to live with in tight spaces.","imageAttribution":"Vetatur Fumare (CC BY-SA 2.0)"}},{"startTime":289.3,"endTime":332.37,"type":"term","title":"TBI","url":"/glossary/tbi","quote":"TBI. I don't know if they had TBI. 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People love it because it’s tough and there’s a lot you can do to modify it, and that’s helped it become a cult/off-road icon.","imageAttribution":"TTTNIS (CC0)"}},{"startTime":840.7,"endTime":843.9,"type":"term","title":"two inches of lift","url":"/glossary/two-inches-of-lift","quote":"[840.7s]  If I was going to do anything, it'd be like, okay, give it like two inches of\n[843.9s]  lift and some like skinny, chunky, like safari style tires.","canonicalId":"term:two-inches-of-lift","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Lift” refers to raising a vehicle’s ride height, usually to create more ground clearance. Two inches is a modest increase that can help with minor trail obstacles and tire clearance without fully transforming the car into a hardcore off-roader.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Lift” means raising the car higher off the ground. 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[4141.0s] I found I found a live.","canonicalId":"term:hollow-point","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A hollow-point bullet has a cavity in the tip designed to expand on impact. That expansion can increase damage compared with non-expanding bullet designs.","simplifiedExplanation":"A hollow-point bullet has a hollow spot at the tip. When it hits something, it’s designed to open up instead of staying solid."}},{"startTime":4284.81,"endTime":4306.2,"type":"part","title":"valve cover gasket","url":"/glossary/valve-cover-gasket","quote":"And let me just do the valve cover gasket.\nValve cover gaskets leaking.\nIt's good time to do it unknown.","canonicalId":"part:valve-cover-gasket","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A valve cover gasket seals the valve cover to the cylinder head to keep engine oil from leaking. 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That way the drill bit doesn’t slip and start in the wrong place."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Frank Harrington IV","role":"host"},{"id":"s2","name":"Chadwick Atkinson","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/episode-219-all-hail-suzuki/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}