{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Mark McCann: This Bugatti Could Be My Biggest Mistake | EP52","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/mark-mccann-this-bugatti-could-be-my-biggest-mistake-ep52","audioUrl":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/www.buzzsprout.com/1863502/episodes/18760040-mark-mccann-this-bugatti-could-be-my-biggest-mistake-ep52.mp3","description":"In this episode of the Talkin’ Shop Podcast, we sit down with Mark McCann — entrepreneur, car collector, and one of the UK’s most well-known automotive YouTubers. From building businesses outside the car world to creating one of the fastest-growing car channels in the country, Mark shares what really fuels his obsession with speed, risk, and going all in.We dive into the mindset behind big-money builds, high-stakes challenges, and why YouTube success isn’t just about supercars- it’s about storytelling, pressure, and constantly raising the bar. Mark opens up about gambling millions on ambitious projects, chasing world records, and the reality of balancing family life with a lifestyle that rarely slows down.From outrageous challenges to real business lessons behind the scenes, this episode is packed with ambition, straight-talking insight, and proper car chat. If you’re into supercars, entrepreneurship, big risks, and the mindset it takes to operate at the top level, this isn’t one to miss.--Brought to you by Eclipse Diagnostics. If you work on commercial vehicles, vessels or machinery, check out Jaltest – the UK's leading multi-brand diagnostic tool. Quote \"TALKINSHOP\" in your enquiry for a free cable saver with your order; on-site training included:https://www.eclipse-tech.co.uk/talkin-shop/--Mark McCannhttps://www.youtube.com/@MarkMcCann64https://www.instagram.com/markmccann64/https://www.facebook.com/MarkMcCann64/https://open.spotify.com/show/1iIFvDH9BIDJXF2TPgOyjY--To watch the video version of this podcast, visit our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/jFnGCgl-Gu8--*Follow us on social media:*Talkin’ Shop Podcast:https://www.instagram.com/talkinshoppodcast_/https://www.tiktok.com/@talkinshoppodcastEclipse Diagnostics:https://www.facebook.com/truck.diagnosticshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/eclipse-automotive-technology-ltd/https://www.instagram.com/eclipsediagnostics_/-YouTube videos mentioned in this podcast:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfMncYIs8Yshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lg5nnziWOEohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pe-KKzW6QUQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9qINcjWdd0"},"annotations":[{"startTime":32.42,"endTime":36.42,"type":"car","title":"Bugatti Veyron","url":"/cars/bugatti/veyron","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/42/2009_Bugatti_Veyron_16.4.jpg","quote":"...ole. 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