{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"TMCP #625: Dan Kahn – A Crashers Guide to SEMA 2025! What To Know If This Is Your First Time At The Big Show!","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/tmcp-625-dan-kahn-a-crashers-guide-to-sema-2025-what-to-know-if-this-is-your-first-time-at-the-big-show","audioUrl":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/tmcpnetwork/The_MusclecarPlace_Podcast_Episode625_10302025_Robert_Kibbe____Podcast__0___.mp3","description":"This week on The MuscleCar Place, Rob Kibbe welcomes Dan Kahn, president and CEO of Kahn Media, for an insider’s masterclass on how to get the absolute most out of SEMA 2025. Dan’s deep roots in the automotive world—spanning journalism, car building, agency leadership, and service within SEMA itself—give him a uniquely panoramic view of the industry. 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