{"version":"1.1.0","producer":"fm.getcarcurious","layer":"official","episode":{"title":"The Prague-Cast, A Temporary Convertible, There Is A Hole | Episode 1,050","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/the-prague-cast-a-temporary-convertible-there-is-a-hole-episode-1-050","audioUrl":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/EDLLC9762519302.mp3","description":"Recording from Old Town Square in Prague, Czechia! The guys arrive in Germany and travel to CZ a couple days before the 2026 Eurorally begins, and they’re excited to see Eastern Europe! They debate three scenarios for Dan in Iowa, who wants a temporary convertible! Then, Rahul L. is a new father and wants to make his daily commute more exciting. Finally, Josh W. writes a Car Conclusion and admits to decimating his budget. Just like we thought!\n\nAudio-only MP3 is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and 10 other platforms.\n\nLook for us on Tuesdays if you’d like to watch us debate, disagree and then go drive again! Thanks to Alexander at Eurorally for the invitation, and to  @VredesteinTiresNorthAmerica  and  @fcpeuro  and  @RSRNurburg  for being our sponsors and partners for the trip\n\n\n\n0:00 - Intro\n\n2:16 - BMW Unveils M Concept Neue Klasse\n\n7:26 - Genesis Debuts Magma GT3 Concept\n\n11:01 - Car Debate #1: A Temporary Convertible\n\n31:10 - Car Debate #2: There Is A Hole\n\n39:51 - Car Conclusion #1: Emotional Overthinker Decimates Budget.\n\nRate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write to us your Topic Tuesdays, Car Conclusions and those great Car Debates at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com\nLearn more about your ad choices. 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