{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"OTOSOT 99","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/otosot-99","audioUrl":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5e9031b840f99ffd144483ab/e/69ea2e6d289eeb2c7ba83806/media.mp3","description":"Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about Knight Rider watch faces, the difference between Land Rover and Range Rover, quirky replacements for a Golf, model specific plates on the wrong car, and legendary garage find rumours. 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":231.5,"endTime":250.0,"type":"term","title":"night rider watch","quote":"No, it just looks like a night rider watch, which is sort of... that's half the battle, but yeah. 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