{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"S&YE224 - Olive the Other Outback","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/s-ye224-olive-the-other-outback","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/1583005/episodes/18848890-s-ye224-olive-the-other-outback.mp3","description":"Send a textAndrew joins us to chat about his Outback, the Jurassic Park theme, attending events, and of course his modifications.Links from the show, links to sponsors and discount partners, and ways to support the podcast:Olive the Other Outbackhttps://www.instagram.com/olive_the_other_outback/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Subie & YOU! Podcast Website!!https://subieandyoupodcast.com/ Go check out the Subie & YOU! Podcast website!!Subie & YOU! 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