{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"S3, E95 - Overland Expo and ORBA","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/s3-e95-overland-expo-and-orba","audioUrl":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/truckshowpodcast/TSP_S3E095_comp_v1.mp3?dest-id=671427","description":"Holman recently returned from a successful trip to Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, Arizona and brings back interviews from Nissan's Brent Hagan and listener Jason Broom. We also welcome on the show ORBA's legislative director, Laura Butcher, to talk about the latest news from ORBA. 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 amsoil.com   Kershaw Knives kershaw.kaiusa.com   OVR Magazine OVRmag.com Use promo code @truckshowpodcast for a free annual digital subscription or a discount on a print subscription on ovrmag.com."},"annotations":[{"startTime":6.5,"endTime":16.5,"type":"topic","title":"Overland Expo West","url":"/glossary/overland-expo-west","quote":"I recently visited lovely Flagstaff, Arizona and attended the 2026 Overland Expo West event\nAnd it was as big and as awesome as ever","canonicalId":"topic:overland-expo-west","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Overland Expo West is a major overlanding/off-road camping event where companies and enthusiasts showcase gear and vehicle setups. 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