{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"S&YE221 - Swampback Adventures","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/s-ye221-swampback-adventures","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/1583005/episodes/18608372-s-ye221-swampback-adventures.mp3","description":"Send us a textAaron joins us today to share his Subaru journey, to talk about his Subaru Outback, and what he plans to achieve with his build.Links from the show, links to sponsors and discount partners, and ways to support the podcast:Swampback Adventureshttps://www.instagram.com/swampback_adventures/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Subie & YOU! Podcast Website!!https://subieandyoupodcast.com/ Go check out the Subie & YOU! Podcast website!!Subie & YOU! 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