{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"How To Go From a Lvl 1 to a Lvl 99 Car Enthusiast | S3 E39","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/how-to-go-from-a-lvl-1-to-a-lvl-99-car-enthusiast-s3-e39","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/fce1fb0c/podcast/play/111800363/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-27%2F413325213-44100-2-d44ec48dce9b7.mp3","description":"SHOP THE BEST BLACK FRIDAY DEALS ON CAR MODS! https://martiniworks.com/We all know what it's like to start as a noob on car enthusiast tutorial island. So how do you level up? Today Alex, Dakota, and Gels sit down to talk about that & some of the BEST Black Friday deals on the MartiniWorks Podcast #cars #automotive #podcastPick up our Coffee here! https://martiniworks.com/products/other/show-merchA HUGE thank you to Continental & Fortune Auto for being the official tire and suspension of the MartiniWorks Podcast! Let us know if you need a set of tires or coilovers.Check out the main channel!: @MartiniWorksOfficialWe also have an unboxing channel : @MartiniWorksUnboxedFollow Alex @alexmartini__Follow Dakota @dakotastoneeFollow Gels @akagels\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":61.9,"endTime":64.2,"type":"company","title":"Martini Works","url":"/glossary/martini-works","quote":"So if you purchase a kit from Martini Works, you get $335 off of a kit, a 3P or 3H kit.","canonicalId":"company:martini-works","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Martini Works is a company that specializes in aftermarket automotive parts and kits, particularly for performance upgrades. They offer various products, including air suspension kits, which enhance a vehicle's handling and ride quality.","simplifiedExplanation":"Martini Works is a company that sells parts and kits for cars. 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