{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"S&YE223 - Cladasaurus Trex","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/s-ye223-cladasaurus-trex","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/1583005/episodes/18772724-s-ye223-cladasaurus-trex.mp3","description":"Send a textBrandon @cladasaurus.trex joins us today to talk about his Crosstrek Wilderness , which I believe is the first Wilderness Crosstrek on the podcast!  He also shares his experience with Offroad Roos and getting more involved in the Subaru community.  Of course he shares his Subaru journey and progression to where is he is today.Links from the show, links to sponsors and discount partners, and ways to support the podcast:Cladasaurus Trexhttps://www.instagram.com/cladasaurus.trex - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Subie & YOU! Podcast Website!!https://subieandyoupodcast.com/ Go check out the Subie & YOU! Podcast website!!Subie & YOU! 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