{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"We Started with NASA and Somehow Landed on Summer House","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/we-started-with-nasa-and-somehow-landed-on-summer-house","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/sxm.simplecastaudio.com/8402ddef-50ff-4346-b787-d6640c0d98d2/episodes/92f171c4-6ad1-499a-8768-576af59ced63/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=8402ddef-50ff-4346-b787-d6640c0d98d2&awEpisodeId=92f171c4-6ad1-499a-8768-576af59ced63&feed=xHwJAwNo","description":"Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Amy are back with an episode that covers a little bit of everything. What starts with Dale realizing a major rocket launch was happening without him knowing quickly turns into a conversation about social media, the news, and how fast things can spiral online. Along the way, they get into unexpected topics, share personal stories, and revisit moments that bring out both curiosity and humor.\nThey also dive into reality TV, including all the Summer House drama, along with family life and behind-the-scenes stories you would not expect, before wrapping things up with Ask Amy. As always, the episode is honest, unpredictable, and full of the kind of conversations that feel like you are right there with them. Leave your questions for next week’s Ask Amy in the comments. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising."},"annotations":[{"startTime":416.0,"endTime":423.5,"type":"concept","title":"rocket comes back","quote":"Where are they going? How do they stop? How do they get back? So the rocket comes back just like that. I'm like, no, no, no, watch it. 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