{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"KEYS TO LONGEVITY","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/keys-to-longevity","audioUrl":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/s.gum.fm/s-66df369f4e379c3700459a63/traffic.megaphone.fm/GBLL2297718228.mp3","description":"It's a wedding weekend for Kelly and Lizz. Both with childhood friends, but different friends. Lizz is in the wedding and ready for everything that comes with it, pregnancy and all. Kelly is excited for Wedding Tyler to make an appearance. Speaking of Kelly, Tyler and weddings, there 10 year anniversary is just a couple of years away and the planning has already begun! \n\nA big milestone is happening this week in the Stumpe household: George is graduating from kindergarten! It's a whole production and George will be dressed to the nines for the occasion. But the biggest milestone happened earlier in the week when Kelly's new American Girl doll finally arrived! Who was more excited, Kelly or her daughter? \n\nAn unintentional Fast Lane Philosophy is revealed as Kelly and Lizz discuss their amazing neighbors. They talk about why fostering those relationships is so important for so many reasons, including getting random calls for the kids to enjoy a bounce house. Good thing too as Kelly is getting summer ready to host the neighborhood parties. \n\nKelly has a base model luxury this week all about flavored water. Lizz's is the truck dinners she enjoyed for Mothers Day. Which one do you think is best? \n\nIn Industry News, they break down the release of the Audi Q9 and explain the destination fees you'll see at the dealership. Finally for Ditch the Drive Thru, Kelly is making her favorite pulled pork in the crockpot "},"annotations":[{"startTime":2128.8,"endTime":2214.88,"type":"car","title":"Audi Q9","quote":"Okay, so the big story that broke last night... is Audi released their new Q9. 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And the problem is the Q7 and the Q5 and the Q8 were just like not it in any capacity.","canonicalId":"car:audi:q7","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Audi Q7 is Audi’s current larger three-row SUV in the lineup, and it’s used in this segment as the size benchmark for the upcoming Audi Q9. When a new model is “larger than the Q7,” it typically signals a bigger footprint and more passenger/cargo capacity.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Audi Q7 is one of Audi’s bigger family SUVs. Here it’s mentioned as the current size that the Audi Q9 will surpass.","imageAttribution":"Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 2.0"}},{"startTime":2137.6,"endTime":2152.7,"type":"car","title":"Audi Q8","url":"/cars/audi/q8","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f7/2019_Audi_Q8_Front.jpg","quote":"Which is their new upcoming SUV that is larger than the current Q7 and the Q8. ... And the problem is the Q7 and the Q5 and the Q8 were just like not it in any capacity.","canonicalId":"car:audi:q8","priority":0.3,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Audi Q8 is Audi’s larger, more upscale SUV in the lineup, and it’s referenced here alongside the Q7 as a size comparison point for the upcoming Audi Q9. The Q8 is often positioned as a more premium, style-forward alternative within Audi’s SUV range.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Audi Q8 is another big Audi SUV. In this conversation, it’s used to explain where the new Audi Q9 will sit in terms of size.","imageAttribution":"Vauxford (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":2152.7,"endTime":2161.5,"type":"car","title":"Audi Q5","url":"/cars/audi/q5","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/86/2017_Audi_Q5_%28FY%29_TDI_Sport_quattro_ultra_wagon_%282017-08-26%29.jpg","quote":"Yeah. And the problem is the Q7 and the Q5 and the Q8 were just like not it in any capacity. Well, I shouldn't say that.","canonicalId":"car:audi:q5","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Audi Q5 is Audi’s smaller SUV in the lineup compared with the Q7/Q8, and it’s mentioned here as part of the lineup that the hosts feel hasn’t worked for “family cars.” In other words, they’re arguing Audi’s SUV range hasn’t covered the family-focused niche as well as competitors.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Audi Q5 is a smaller Audi SUV. The hosts mention it because they think Audi hasn’t nailed the family-car segment with its SUV lineup.","imageAttribution":"EurovisionNim (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":2161.5,"endTime":2167.1,"type":"brand","title":"Volvo","url":"/glossary/volvo","quote":"Like they didn't have the Volvo XT90, Lexus TX, Vibe. 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The host is saying that since Volkswagen already has a great family car in the Atlas, Audi should be offering something similar with the Q9.","imageAttribution":"Jean Housen (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":2186.4,"endTime":2195.4,"type":"car","title":"Nissan Pathfinder","url":"/cars/nissan/pathfinder","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e9/Nissan_Pathfinder_Commute_with_Enterprise.jpg","quote":"The Infiniti QX60 and the Nissan Pathfinder are basically the same. So it was just like disappointing...","canonicalId":"car:nissan:pathfinder","priority":0.2,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Nissan Pathfinder is mentioned as the mainstream counterpart to the Infiniti QX60 in the host’s comparison. The takeaway is that some competitors cover the family SUV niche with closely related vehicles across brands, while Audi’s lineup is criticized for not doing the same.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Nissan Pathfinder is another big family SUV. The hosts pair it with the Infiniti QX60 to say other brands offer similar family vehicles even if they’re sold under different badges.","imageAttribution":"Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0"}},{"startTime":2186.4,"endTime":2195.4,"type":"car","title":"Infiniti QX60","url":"/cars/infiniti/qx60","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d3/2020_Infiniti_QX60.jpg","quote":"The Infiniti QX60 and the Nissan Pathfinder are basically the same. 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The hosts mention it alongside the Nissan Pathfinder to say some brands basically sell the same kind of vehicle under different names.","imageAttribution":"DestinationFearFan (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":2258.8,"endTime":2262.7,"type":"term","title":"tether anchors","url":"/glossary/tether-anchors","quote":"It's got tether anchors in all four seating positions, only two seats in the third row,","canonicalId":"term:tether-anchors","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Tether anchors are attachment points used to secure a child seat’s top tether, reducing forward head movement in a crash. They’re typically installed in the vehicle structure and are important for proper child-seat installation.","simplifiedExplanation":"Tether anchors are built-in points in the car that let you attach a child seat’s strap. 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Here, they’re saying there are only two seats back there, not three."}},{"startTime":2320.0,"endTime":2327.0,"type":"company","title":"Car Edge","url":"/glossary/car-edge","quote":"I had been following with Car Edge. I was listening to Car Edge's podcast and they were talking about destination fees.","canonicalId":"company:car-edge","priority":0.2,"confidence":0.86,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Car Edge is a car-shopping media outlet/podcast that discusses pricing and buying topics. Here, it’s referenced as the source of the hosts’ discussion about destination fees and how they affect what buyers should expect to pay.","simplifiedExplanation":"Car Edge is a car-buying show/podcast. In this segment, they’re the reason the hosts started talking about destination fees and car pricing."}},{"startTime":2324.6,"endTime":2349.0,"type":"term","title":"destination fee","url":"/glossary/destination-fee","quote":"they were talking about destination fees. I don't think people will know what a destination fee is, but it's going to make me start talking about car prices differently because a destination fee is a fee that comes from the manufacturer.","canonicalId":"term:destination-fee","priority":0.75,"confidence":0.93,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A destination fee is a charge added by the manufacturer to cover shipping the new car from the factory to dealerships. It’s typically applied broadly so customers in different regions pay the same baseline delivery cost, rather than being charged strictly by distance.","simplifiedExplanation":"A destination fee is money the automaker charges to get the car from where it’s built to the dealer. The idea is that everyone pays the same basic delivery charge, even if they live farther away."}},{"startTime":2440.58,"endTime":2446.04,"type":"car","title":"Mazda Cx90","url":"/cars/mazda/cx-90","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d9/2024_Mazda_CX-90%2C_front_1.18.23.jpg","quote":"So like it's like the perfect example is like the Mazda CX90 legroom, how we like discovered that\n[2446.5s] it's not 39 inches of legroom.\n[2448.2s] It's 39 inches when the passenger seat is pushed all the way forward.","canonicalId":"car:mazda:cx-90","priority":0.45,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Mazda CX-90 is a midsize three-row SUV where packaging details like second-row legroom matter for real-world comfort. In this segment, they point out that the “legroom” number depends on seat position—pushed fully forward versus the fixed “on paper” measurement.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Mazda CX-90 is a family SUV with three rows. The hosts are saying that the legroom measurement you see in ads can change depending on how the seat is adjusted.","imageAttribution":"Kevauto (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":2440.58,"endTime":2450.9,"type":"term","title":"legroom","url":"/glossary/leg-room","quote":"So like it's like the perfect example is like the Mazda CX90 legroom, how we like discovered that\n[2446.5s] it's not 39 inches of legroom.\n[2448.2s] It's 39 inches when the passenger seat is pushed all the way forward.","canonicalId":"term:legroom","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Legroom is the usable space between a seated person’s knees and the seat in front of them. Because seat position and adjustment vary, published legroom figures may not match what you get in a specific car with seats set to your preferred position.","simplifiedExplanation":"Legroom is the space for your legs in the back seat. The amount can be different depending on how the seats are set up."}},{"startTime":2459.0,"endTime":2462.0,"type":"concept","title":"apples to apples","url":"/glossary/apples-to-apples","quote":"And it shouldn't be so difficult in my opinion.\n[2465.7s]  Yeah.\n[2466.3s] And I think the annoying thing is that they can just keep raising it and they're never gonna","canonicalId":"concept:apples-to-apples","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.55,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Apples to apples” in car shopping means comparing vehicles using the same criteria and assumptions (trim, options, seat settings, and pricing structure) so the comparison is fair. The hosts argue that it’s hard to do this because published specs and real-world setups don’t always line up.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Apples to apples” means comparing cars in a fair way. The hosts are saying it’s tricky because the numbers you see and the way the car is actually set up can be different."}},{"startTime":2527.98,"endTime":2529.72,"type":"car","title":"GMC Yukon","url":"/cars/gmc/yukon","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/ce/2007-2014_GMC_Yukon.jpg","quote":"It was the GMC Yukon.\nYeah.\nWhat is it?","canonicalId":"car:gmc:yukon","priority":0.35,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The GMC Yukon is a full-size SUV from GMC, known for seating capacity and family-friendly practicality. In longevity conversations, it often comes up because large SUVs tend to be kept for many years if maintenance is kept up.","simplifiedExplanation":"The GMC Yukon is a big SUV made by GMC. People often keep them for a long time, so it’s a common choice when talking about car longevity.","imageAttribution":"Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0"}},{"startTime":2533.2,"endTime":2534.8,"type":"car","title":"Bmw X7","url":"/cars/bmw/x7","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c4/2019_BMW_X7_M50d_Automatic_3.0_Front.jpg","quote":"Oh, no, it was a 24.\nOh, it was the BMW X7.\nOkay.","canonicalId":"car:bmw:x7","priority":0.35,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The BMW X7 is BMW’s large luxury SUV, built around comfort, space, and a more premium driving feel than smaller crossovers. When longevity is the topic, the X7 is relevant because luxury SUVs can be expensive to maintain, so upkeep habits matter.","simplifiedExplanation":"The BMW X7 is a large luxury SUV from BMW. If you’re trying to keep a car for a long time, luxury SUVs like this can be more costly to maintain, so maintenance habits matter.","imageAttribution":"Vauxford (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"The Car Mom LLC / tentwentytwo Projects","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/keys-to-longevity/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}