{"version":"1.1.0","producer":"fm.getcarcurious","layer":"official","episode":{"title":"Round Cat Garage - EP.189","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/round-cat-garage-ep-189","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2145436/episodes/19501361-round-cat-garage-ep-189.mp3","description":"Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Right Hand Drive Guys Podcast, we're joined once again by Mickey Andrade for a look at the next chapter of his automotive journey. Since his first appearance on the show, Mickey has officially launched Roundcat Garage—a passion-driven business focused on building, restoring, and refining right-hand-drive legends while creating products and content for enthusiasts around the world. We dive into what it's really like to leave behind a successful career and start over from scratch, the challenges of running a one-man shop, and why building cars for yourself can be both the most rewarding and most demanding path. Mickey also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at an upcoming SEMA build, his growing lineup of Skyline and JDM projects, new product development, and the vision for Roundcat Garage over the next several years. The conversation also explores the creative process behind launching a brand, why staying passionate is the key to longevity, and Mickey's plans to return to Japan for even bigger projects. If you've followed his work over the years, this episode is an honest look at what it takes to reinvent yourself while staying true to the passion that started it all. 🎙️ From rebuilding Skylines to rebuilding a career, Mickey proves that the best projects begin when you bet on yourself."},"annotations":[{"id":503136,"startTime":354.62,"endTime":359.32,"type":"car","title":"Subaru Uncharted","url":"/cars/subaru/uncharted","image":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/subarumedia.iconicweb.com/mediasite/libraryImages/2026_Subaru_Uncharted_01__mid.jpg","quote":"...que A lot of times when you do that you and enter uncharted territories or water You start using products tha...","canonicalId":"car:subaru:uncharted","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Subaru Uncharted is a themed Subaru model/trim concept that’s typically associated with adventure-focused styling and features aimed at people who want a more outdoorsy look. 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They’re saying it’s something they’re deeply invested in, and it’s built from multiple parts and income sources.","sourceStartTime":2535.4,"sourceEndTime":2555.3}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Bobby Rosso","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/round-cat-garage-ep-189/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}],"alignmentMode":"scalar","fallbackOffset":0.0}