{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"OTOSOT 96","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/otosot-96","audioUrl":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5e9031b840f99ffd144483ab/e/69ce0ea4057b5949959b1f1d/media.mp3","description":"Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about what you’d do on You Bet! to show off car skills, the worst thing seen at a car wash, the best door handles, and are there any memorable car ads any more? For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information."},"annotations":[{"startTime":82.5,"endTime":88.08,"type":"car","title":"Toyota RAV4","url":"/cars/toyota/rav4","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5b/2021_Toyota_RAV4_PHV.jpg","quote":"...ble rear seat entertainment system, slip into the RAV4 with available all-wheel drive,  and let's go. 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