{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Puerto Vallarta Chaos, StopTech Shutdown & One Less Car Show Success | Hard Parking Ep 314","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/puerto-vallarta-chaos-stoptech-shutdown-one-less-car-show-success-hard-parking-ep-314","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/b319574/podcast/play/115901618/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-23%2F418632832-44100-2-42123a26dd277.mp3","description":"Hard Parking Podcast – Episode 314Puerto Vallarta Chaos, StopTech Shutdown & One Less Car Show SuccessJhae shares thoughts and prayers for friends in Puerto Vallarta amid explosive cartel violence following the killing of \"El Mencho\" [](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/16/americas/pokemon-card-logan-paul-record-auction-intl-hnk). Full recap of the 8th One Less Car Show & Food Drive – nearly 100K meals raised toward 150K goal (donations still open: give.unitedfoodbank.org/event/2026-oneless-car-show). Shoutouts to community partners, ELG Accident Attorneys and NFL Offensive Lineman, Will Hernandez. Relationships and full context over viral clips – as always.Key Chapters00:00 – Intro & Puerto Vallarta Thoughts/Prayers02:30 – Spark Forge Sponsor04:32 – StopTech Brakes Shuts Down07:20 – Logan Paul $16.5M Pokémon Card Sale08:12 – One Less Car Show & Food Drive Recap + Donation Info12:40 – Power of Partnerships & Community21:37 – Clips vs. Full Context + Show Thoughts27:21 – Wrap-Up, Sponsors & ContactSupport & ConnectBrought to you by: Right Honda, Right Toyota, Spark Forge, Autocannon Official GearPatreon: patreon.com/hardparking ($3/month unlocks perks!)Website: www.HardParking.comEmail: Info@HardParking.comInstagram: @hardparkingpodYouTube: @HardParkingOne Drink Wednesday lives – follow for updates!Thanks for listening – drive safe, stay real. 🚗🎙️\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":81.2,"endTime":90.9,"type":"part","title":"ACES 2 ejection seat","url":"/glossary/aces-2-ejection-seat","quote":"...he was the retired Air Force pilot who let me check out his ACES 2 ejection seat. 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