{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"\"I'm Riding Places\" Josh Seiden #459","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/i-m-riding-places-josh-seiden-459","audioUrl":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thefastlifepodcast/IMRIDINGPLACES_final.mp3?dest-id=640264","description":"I have known Josh since 2020, when he first stepped onto the scene to produce the 2 Lane Life channel! Josh and I have always had in-depth conversations about photography, videography, and the creative process. Now, after six years of grinding and honing his skills, he is stepping out on his own to focus on his endeavors. Hear all about it on this episode.   Josh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imridingplaces/   Josh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imridingplaces   Join our Patreon community to gain access to our Patreon-only podcast, Garage Talk, our chat room, and ad-free episodes! https://Www.patreon.com/fastlifegare   Big thanks to our Show Sponsors   ⚡️ @arlennessmotorcycles https://www.arlenness.com Code \"FASTLIFE10\" for 10% off   ⚡️ @cowboyhdaustin https://www.cowboyharleyAustin.com   ⚡️ @lawtigersdallastexas https://lawtigers.com 1-800-LAW-TIGERS   ⚡️ @kabuto_americas https://kabutoamericas.com"},"annotations":[{"startTime":85.6,"endTime":99.9,"type":"brand","title":"Kabuto","url":"/glossary/kabuto","quote":"also last but not least my guys at Kabuto the helmet that I wear my new joint I love them they're great their high quality designed on the track...","canonicalId":"brand:kabuto","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Kabuto is a helmet brand known for performance-focused motorcycle headgear. 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