{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Two Nobodies with Wes Tankersley | One Drink Wednesday Crossover (Ep 320)","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/two-nobodies-with-wes-tankersley-one-drink-wednesday-crossover-ep-320","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/b319574/podcast/play/118233206/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-10%2F421776271-44100-2-133277d61235a.mp3","description":"Jhae Pfenning welcomes back Wes Tankersley to the Hard Parking studio for Episode 320 – a true \"Two Nobodies\" crossover hang. Wes, co-host of Two Nobodies Who Know Nothing, host of Shaping Success (and Shaping Success Treasure Valley), and your regular partner on One Drink Wednesday IG Lives, joins for relaxed conversation, drinks flowing (maple bourbon for Wes, vodka for Jhae), podcast life stories, and whatever comes up between two friends.This laid-back episode captures the spirit of Hard Parking: real talk, zero pressure, and good company. Whether you're catching up on the shows or just here for the vibes, it's classic conversational podcasting at its finest.Support the show and join the crew on Patreon or YouTube memberships!Timestamps0:00 – Intro & \"Ready for this, Mr. Wes Tankersley\"0:18 – Brought to you by Right Honda & Right Toyota (Scottsdale, AZ)0:35 – Welcome back Wes + One Drink Wednesday vibes3:20 – Maple bourbon pour & studio energy7:10 – Podcast intros: Two Nobodies Who Know Nothing, Shaping Success, Shipping Sources, Treasure Valley15:00 – Main conversation & random topics25:00 – Patreon supporters shoutout (Mark Stoneman, Kathryn Cox, Eddie Ramos, and the crew)32:00 – How to support the show (Patreon, Buy Me a Coffee, memberships)35:00 – Questions, comments, concerns + next week tease37:xx – OutroFollow Wes Tankersley:Instagram: @wes.tankersleyInstagram: @OneDrinkWednesdayShaping Success Podcast: Spotify | BuzzsproutTwo Nobodies Who Know Nothing: Search on YouTube/Spotify or check Wes's IG for latest episodesContact – Hard ParkingEmail: info@hardparking.comWebsite: www.hardparking.comPatreon: patreon.com/hardparkingpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardparkingpod/YouTube: youtube.com/@HardParking\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":17.4,"endTime":20.8,"type":"company","title":"Wright, Hunter and Wright Toyota","url":"/glossary/wright-hunter-and-wright-toyota","quote":"This is Hart Barkin, brought to you by Wright, Hunter and Wright Toyota out of Scottsdale, Arizona.","canonicalId":"company:wright-hunter-and-wright-toyota","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"This is a Toyota dealership group mentioned as the show sponsor. 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