{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Larry Chen's Ultimate R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/larry-chen-s-ultimate-r34-nissan-skyline-gt-r","audioUrl":"https://mgln.ai/e/441/pscrb.fm/rss/p/claritaspod.com/measure/prfx.byspotify.com/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/BVLLC1434459416.mp3?updated=1762897764","description":"Spike and Jonny dive into luxury Maybach vehicles, share near-death driving experiences, and welcome legendary automotive photographer Larry Chen. 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Try it at https://www.odoo.com\n______________________________________________\n\nSpike and Jonny kick off with World Series baseball talk before recounting Spike's terrifying experience nearly getting crushed by a tree while driving the Maybach SL 680 (followed immediately by getting rear-ended). The hosts deliver an in-depth analysis of both the SL 680 and S680 Maybach models, debating their merits, quirks, and whether the 6-figure price tag is justified compared to Rolls Royce and Bentley alternatives.\n\nSpecial guest Larry Chen joins to discuss his storied career documenting global car culture. As a Canon Explorer of Light, Larry shares fascinating insights about organized car meets in Asia and his beautifully restored Nissan Skyline R34 GTR. The conversation ranges from photography techniques to the importance of creating safe, legal spaces for car enthusiasts to gather.\n_____________________________________________\n\n📧 To advertise with Spike’s Car Radio, contact Neon Tiger Media:\ncontact@neontiger.media\n🌐 or visit:\nhttps://scrpod.com/sponsor\n\nProduced by \nSkyview Entertainment\n&\nQ6 Media\nhttps://q6.media\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices"},"annotations":[{"startTime":132.1,"endTime":135.68,"type":"concept","title":"Formula Drift","url":"/glossary/formula-drift","quote":"...had some sort of car show associated with Formula Drift","canonicalId":"concept:formula-drift","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Formula Drift is a professional drifting series in the United States where drivers compete in drift racing events. 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