{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"S&YE225 - Torqmasters & ORIS","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/s-ye225-torqmasters-oris","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/1583005/episodes/18925838-s-ye225-torqmasters-oris.mp3","description":"Send us Fan MailCora joins us to talk about Torqmasters, ORIS Adventure Cooking, and her experience with Subarus and supporting the community.  She also shares her experiences using Torq lockers before acquiring the business and the changes made along the way.  She also shares her experience as a Rebelle Rally competitor.Links from the show, links to sponsors and discount partners, and ways to support the podcast:TorqmastersInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/torqmasters/ YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/TorqMastersIndustries ORIShttps://www.instagram.com/oris_adventure_cooking/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Subie & YOU! Podcast Website!!https://subieandyoupodcast.com/ Go check out the Subie & YOU! 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