{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"TMCP #627: SEMA 2025 Show Spectacular #1 – Steve and Kenly with RetroSound Radio, – Dave Kass with QA1/Speedtech/Detroit Speed, Todd Andrews new ’67 GT500’s with Superformance/High Tech Legends, Jason and Matt with Coker Group / Coker Tires!","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/tmcp-627-sema-2025-show-spectacular-1-steve-and-kenly-with-retrosound-radio-dave-kass-with-qa1-speedtech-detroit-speed-todd-andrews-new-67-gt500-s-with-superformance-high-tech-legends-jason-and-matt-with-coker-group-coker-tires","audioUrl":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/tmcpnetwork/The_MusclecarPlace_Podcast_Episode627_11122025_Robert_Kibbe____Podcast__0___.mp3","description":"SEMA 2025 delivered big moments, bigger stories, and some truly unforgettable conversations—and in this episode, we’re bringing you the first wave of highlights straight from the show floor. 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