{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Selling soap","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/selling-soap","audioUrl":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/337496/2610831/the-reckon-yard-podcast/2026_03_08_21_50_16_20c87225-b8b1-40d8-af11-e788e8509910.mp3","description":"Why JW makes fun of brands, the truth behind Dawn soap and the Exxon Valdez, and why you don’t need the right boots to be worthy. Plus a road trip, the Austin show, Avalanche updates, and a new Duwali Bottoms. All are welcome in the house of internal combustion.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​"},"annotations":[{"startTime":470.9,"endTime":475.5,"type":"term","title":"transmission rebuild","url":"/glossary/transmission-rebuild","quote":"There were some extra expenses that popped up on the transmission rebuild. 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