{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"What does the Coconut Grove fire have to do with a car show, click to find out.","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/what-does-the-coconut-grove-fire-have-to-do-with-a-car-show-click-to-find-out","audioUrl":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ng95sfmbrd8v67uu/car_dr_11_2_256vo4j.mp3","description":"In this episode we talk with Paul Yovino former executive producer of the Jerry Williams show and longtime Car Doctor radio family member who has now written his second book. We also discuss stability control, tire pressure and life in general. \n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":699.4,"endTime":705.9,"type":"car","title":"Buick Estate Wagon","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bb/1971-1974_Buick_Estate_Wagon.jpg","quote":"...what turned out to be the 1940 Buick estate wagon, which is interesting in itself. 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