{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Unstoppable drum machine","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/unstoppable-drum-machine","audioUrl":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5e9031b840f99ffd144483ab/e/69d91e0cfdeddc4b126ba442/media.mp3","description":"Jonny and Richard identify a problem during a Bonnie Tyler recording session. Also in this episode, confusion over the song Send Me An Angel, a strange beard in a rare Astra, getting tempted by an impractical jet boat, a sad-faced lorry, using Mekon and Tefal as insults, Miles Davis as Prelude man, Elaine Paige as Celica lady, a confusing Enya calendar, the wings of the KGM Rexton, cats at car shows, using a cat as a feather duster, the Renault Scenic, and another dip into the Car & Classic auctions. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniffTo buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.comThis episode is sponsored by Car & Classic https://candc.li/uc1yqz  Hosted on Acast. 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