{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"S3, E66 - Justin Andrews","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/s3-e66-justin-andrews","audioUrl":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/truckshowpodcast/TSP_S3E066_comp_v1.mp3?dest-id=671427","description":"Factor 55 (factor55.com) and Warn's (warn.com) own Justin Andrews returns to the show to talk recovery, innovation, new products, and bring us up to speed with everything going on in the world of recovery. Listen in as Holman and Justin catch up and concoct a plan to revitalize a classic winch and Holman reveals his favorite new product. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors.   AMSOIL Use promo code HOLMAN2025 on amsoil.com until 12/31/25 to get a free AMSOIL UTV Blocks Kit with any purchase of $125 or more.   Kershaw Knives Use promo code 2TSP2025 for 40% of MSRP and free shipping on great, high-quality knives from Kershaw.kaiusa.com.   OVR Magazine Use promo code @truckshowpodcast for a free annual digital subscription or a discount on a print subscription on ovrmag.com."},"annotations":[{"startTime":0.0,"endTime":5.0,"type":"concept","title":"SEMA","url":"/glossary/sema","quote":"[0.0s] Hey everybody, welcome back to the pod chat... before SEMA, actually.","canonicalId":"concept:sema","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"SEMA stands for the Specialty Equipment Market Association, an annual trade show where aftermarket parts manufacturers showcase new products and innovations.","simplifiedExplanation":"SEMA is a big event where car part makers show off new accessories and upgrades. 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