{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"How Magnus Walker Built an Empire From Nothing","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/how-magnus-walker-built-an-empire-from-nothing","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8875895.mp3?modified=1773885319&sid=5166134&source=rss","description":"\nJoin us as host Joe Weber sits down with Rock N’ Roll Entrepreneur and Porsche Icon Magnus Walker to discuss how he acquired his dream garage. From humble beginnings selling vintage jeans on Venice Beach to appearing in Need For Speed, Magnus has been through a lot in his life and is ready to close a big chapter.Thanks to BlueChew for sponsoring this episode! Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code TALKTALK. "},"annotations":[{"startTime":105.34,"endTime":127.7,"type":"brand","title":"Porsche","url":"/glossary/porsche","quote":"It's a bit like train spotting for Porsche people. Yeah. You know, everyone's all about the old school stuff. 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