Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning
Jhae Pfenning
Updated 5 days ago"Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning" Rational discussions about everyday life, society, culture, and cars. Perfect blend societal topics sprinkled in with enough car culture to make it interesting. Hosted by Jhae Pfenning, the show is known for its unique approach to automotive journalism, focusing not just on cars but on the personalities behind them.
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Sept 11th 20 years later, Stoneman in Studio
ep 85 Every year, those of us old enough to remember re-tell the story of where we were that September 11th morning in 2001. An entire generation exists that were too young to remember or were not even born. Is Arizona just weeks away from a mandated mask ordinance just like in 2020? In this episode Remembering 9/11/01 Marc Stoneman visits the studio all the way from Michigan. What was Jhae like 19 years ago? Wes Tankersley is back for the builders corner segment Your questions answered in the Q&A segment Connect with the show · Car Instagram / Show Instagram · Support us on Patreon · YouTube · Facebook · Twitter · Shop now at Teespring · Support This Podcast on Anchor · [email protected]
Can a car dealer be a car lover? C8 talk
ep 84 Arizona local C8 lover Drew Bunkley stops by the studio to talk about both of his C8 corvette's (sort of), the chip shortage, and his random thought of the week. In this episode: C8 Matrix Drew Bunkley https://linktr.ee/c8matrix Chip Shortage is messing everyone up random thoughts of the week Connect with the show · Car Instagram / Show Instagram · Support us on Patreon · YouTube · Facebook · Twitter · Shop now at Teespring · Support This Podcast on Anchor · [email protected]
Cooler than a Countach, change my mind
ep 83 Is the Vector W8 cooler than a Lamborghini Countach? Jhae shares his experience in not only seeing Vector W8 chassis 001, but getting to ride inside it through the twisty roads of western Michigan. Billy Johnson of Moto IQ returns to talk about tires for the builders corner. Are tires really that important for everyday people? Byron Jones is the guest voice on the Q&A segment. Connect with the show · Car Instagram / Show Instagram · Support us on Patreon · YouTube · Facebook · Twitter · Shop now at Teespring · Support This Podcast on Anchor · [email protected]
An Infiniti and Nissan obsession
ep 82 Infiniti collector Ed Bwoy joins to talk about his obsession with Infiniti vehicles. Jhae offers opinions on the all new Lamborghini Countach Connect with the show · Car Instagram / Show Instagram · Support us on Patreon · YouTube · Facebook · Twitter · Shop now at Teespring · Support This Podcast on Anchor · [email protected]
Lil Mariela in studio
Ep 80 Are car events and specifically the annual NSXCA event "NSXPO" really about cars or something more? Local Arizona car enthusiast Lil Mariella joins to talk about her life around cars and her uniquely special Toyota FR-S Connect with the show · Car Instagram / Show Instagram · Support us on Patreon · YouTube · Facebook · Twitter · Shop now at Teespring · Support This Podcast on Anchor · [email protected]
Guest: Joey Luna / Car People Get Adopted Too
Ep 79 What are the odds 75% of people sitting at a small table are all adopted and did not know about each others adoptions before sitting down? Joey Luna of Kyoso Revolution joins in-studio to tell his story of reuniting with his birth mother and half brother while still living happily ever after between both families. Inside: Thank you for your support Car people get adopted too Q&A segment Connect with the show · Car Instagram / Show Instagram · Support us on Patreon · YouTube · Facebook · Twitter · Shop now at Teespring · Support This Podcast on Anchor · [email protected]
Returning a favor 20 years later
Ep 78 - Hard Parking Podcast / The Other Side of the Wheel That time I drove a complete strangers $80k car , best used cars under $5,000 Jhae "One day a complete stranger did something great for me and 20 years later, I returned the favor". Car and Driver recently published an article "Best Used Cars to buy for less than $5,000 dollars", we go over a few of those vehicles. What exactly does For Sale Or Best Offer mean? Jhae continues to have trouble selling his 2007 Infiniti FX35 sport. Car and Driver article: https://www.caranddriver.com/features/g31480073/best-used-cars-to-buy-for-less-than-5000-dollars/ My recent guest appearances: G.O.A.L.S podcast: Jhae is Hard Parking Changed Up Now What?: Diamond In The Back w/Jhae Pfenning Talk2Q: Why has America stopped working? Connect with the show · Car Instagram / Show Instagram · Support us on Patreon · YouTube · Facebook · Twitter · Shop now at Teespring · Support This Podcast on Anchor · [email protected]
Guest: Philanthropist Sean Lee of Purist Group
episode 77 - From a terrible childhood to positively changing the lives of thousands of people every year, Sean Lee shares his humble beginnings and the motivation that keeps his charity the Purist Group community going. From Paul Walker to Cody Walker and more. Host Jhae is traveling again which means a rental car preview and thoughts of traveling with masks still in 2021. Connect with the show · Car Instagram / Show Instagram · Support us on Patreon · YouTube · Facebook · Twitter · Shop now at Teespring · Support This Podcast on Anchor · [email protected]
Is Scottie Pippen losing his mind? Frederick Douglass July 4th
e75. Actor Victor Togunde and comedian Wally Hipolito join the show to talk about Scottie Pippen's comments on the Dan Patrick show regarding Phil Jackson and Michael Jordan while promoting Scottie Pippen's upcoming book. Is Phil Jackson a racist and did Michael Jordan orchestrate the video and the famous Steve Kerr game winning shot in the 1997 NBA Finals? Jhae also opens up about his thoughts on an article written regarding Frederick Douglass and his famous words written “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”, a piece read every year in Boston. The Q&A segment returns as Jhae tells listeners what TV/movie death hurt him the most.
Flame Thrower Equipped BMWs , Modded Kulture, 2022 Infiniti QX60 revealed
74. Jhae is joined by Red Goodman for most of the show and for Red's Cars of the Weird segment including the first ever GPS from the 1940's sort of and flame throwing BMWs of the late 90's. Charles of Modded Kulture is the feature highlight of the week guest as he talks about car meets and street car takeover events. Connect with the show · Car Instagram / Show Instagram · Support us on Patreon · YouTube · Facebook · Twitter · Shop now at Teespring · Support This Podcast on Anchor · [email protected]
What does Fathers Day mean to you? A look back at Falcon and The Winter Soldier
73. Jhae is joined by a longtime friend of 25 years James Brandon Holloway as they discuss fatherhood on this special Fathers Day edition. There is also a look back at one of the first Super Soldiers Isaiah Bradley and his story in Falcon and The Winter Soldier MCU series. Jhae then answers your Fathers Day Q&A questions. Connect with the show · Car Instagram / Show Instagram · Support us on Patreon · YouTube · Facebook · Twitter · Shop now at Teespring · Support This Podcast on Anchor · [email protected]
But would I buy the new Honda Civic?
72. In this episode Will Leitner is back in studio as Jhae describes the 2022 Honda Civic after spending some time up Right Honda in Scottsdale Arizona. There is also an update on the GROM audio interface Jhae has been trying to get to work for the 2009 Infiniti. Louie Rivera joins the show as the AZ ride of the week. Connect with the show · Car Instagram / Show Instagram · Support us on Patreon · YouTube · Facebook · Twitter · Shop now at Teespring · Support This Podcast on Anchor · [email protected]
Guest: Tim McGrane CEO M1 Concourse (preview: Woodward Dream Cruise 2021)
71. In this episode, Jhae looks back at what his first "Car Show" was or even what a car show was to him. Then he is joined by the new CEO of the M1 Concourse in Detroit, Tim McGrane. The two talk about hospitality, challenges that come along with such high positions in the car world, the "car culture", EPA regulations, and more. McGrane, a native of England, comes to the Detroit area with a large portfolio of experience in the automotive world. Most recently serving as CEO of Sports Car Association of Monterey Peninsula, the group that oversaw Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, Calif., where he oversaw the very successful Porsche Rennsport Reunion IV, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion celebration of the IMSA 50th Anniversary and orchestrated the successful return of the IndyCar Series. Before joining Laguna Seca, he served as executive director of the highly-regarded Blackhawk Automotive Museum in California. He also has been considered a pioneer in the world of luxury and lifestyle events, with strategic event and marketing experience in the luxury automotive, yacht and private aviation sectors. Guest Contact: Tim McGrane [email protected] Instagram: m1concourse Buy Woodward Dream Show tickets: woodwarddreamshow.com/buy-tickets/ Watch the preview to the inaugural Woodward Dream Show 2021: https://vimeo.com/513015216 Connect with the show Instagram: na2nsx or jhae_travels · Support us on Patreon · YouTube - Hard Parking Podcast / Hard Parking Media · Facebook - Hard Parking Podcast / Hard Parking Violations · Shop now at Teespring · Support This Podcast on Anchor · [email protected]
The 2022 Honda Civic, did Honda screw this up? Nate Robertson in studio
70. Nate Robertson is in studio for this episode as the fellas discuss the 2022 Honda Civic, the visual phenom of white and silver vehicles everywhere, and Brian Calma bought a new Toyota Tundra. Connect with the show · Car Instagram / Show Instagram · Support us on Patreon · YouTube · Facebook · Twitter · Shop now at Teespring · Support This Podcast on Anchor · [email protected]
Guest: Nate Smith - RideFox.com / Ford Performance projects
69. Video Marketing Specialist Nate Smith of Fox Factory / RideFox.com joins the show to talk about his path to success at such a young age and his life experiences doing projects alongside Ford Performance, Fox Factory, and the DC Strong pediatric cancer foundation. Then Jhae is joined by a guest Cam Kupka for the Rental Car of The Week segment before the episode ends with the famous listener Q&A session. Fox Factory - Nate Smith // YouTube: Part Out Convertible Mustang Rental Q&A Segment Connect with the show · Car Instagram / Show Instagram · Support us on Patreon · YouTube · Facebook · Twitter · Shop now at Teespring · Support This Podcast on Anchor · [email protected]
Wow Thanks For The Invite
68. Are you familiar with TFTI commonly used across social media in the comments section? Jhae jumps into TFTI, then gives a review of his dealership loaner 2020 Infiniti QX50 compact luxury SUV. Jhae attacks businesses with "Wear A Mask" signs still on the window. Connect with the show · Car Instagram / Show Instagram · Support us on Patreon · YouTube · Facebook · Twitter · Shop now at Teespring · Support This Podcast on Anchor · [email protected]
1 in 5 Electric Car Owners switched back to Gas , Wes Tankersley in studio
66. According to multiple sources, 20% of Electric Vehicle Owners in California have switched back to gasoline vehicles due to the hassles that come with owning an EV. Friend of the show Wes Tankersley of the Shaping Success show on TVPBN.com is in studio to talk about his bourbon and his KIA rental for the week. Connect with the show · Car Instagram / Show Instagram · Support us on Patreon · YouTube · Facebook · Twitter · Shop now at Teespring · Support This Podcast on Anchor · [email protected]
Thoughts on the Derek Chauvin verdict, Variant Wheels in Studio
65. Profound thoughts on the Derek Chauvin / George Floyd verdict while reflecting on where things were in April of 2020. Mike Davis of VariantWheels is in studio to talk about the wheel industry in the modern era and the differences between cast and cold forged wheels. Connect with the show · Car Instagram / Show Instagram · Support us on Patreon · YouTube · Facebook · Twitter · Shop now at Teespring · Support This Podcast on Anchor · [email protected]
Brothas love the Slingshots
64. Byron Jones (AZ Ride of The Week) joins in-studio as Jhae recaps his Florida vacation observations. Byron talks about his 2009 Mercedes C63 AMG. A Michigan Court ruling too crazy to list in the show notes. Finally both of Jhae's Infiniti FX's have issues. Brothas love the Slingshots Byron's C63 AMG This Michigan court ruling is cray cray What's wrong with Jhae's 2007 FX35 Sport? Connect with the show · Car Instagram / Show Instagram · Support us on Patreon · YouTube · Facebook · Twitter · Shop now at Teespring · Support This Podcast on Anchor · [email protected]
Life in Japan, Adjusting to Car Life and Society
63. Joining from Japan, guest Jawn Naya (IG: anaya_sportscars ) joins the show to talk about his adjustment living in Japan from California in this special End to End conversation. Jhae answers your questions in the Q&A segment. Connect with the show · Car Instagram / Show Instagram · Support us on Patreon · YouTube · Facebook · Twitter · Shop now at Teespring · Support This Podcast on Anchor · [email protected]
My drive from KY to AZ
62. Jhae does his best Smokey and the Bandit run with a new daily Infiniti FX50S from Kentucky to Arizona with a stop along the way for bourbon, horse shit, and a few road trip bumps and bruises. Arizona Ride of the Week guest Chris Moffatt joins to talk about his modified 2020 KIA Stinger, then Jhae gives you his random thought of the week. Connect with the show · Car Instagram / Show Instagram · Support us on Patreon · YouTube · Facebook · Twitter · Shop now at Teespring · Support This Podcast on Anchor · [email protected]
Lost $1.8M in Bitcoin on two NSXs with NSXTRA Chris Cut
61. Jhae recaps the $150,000 Honda Civic Type R experience at Barrett Jackson. Chris Cut rejoins to talk about crypto currency, specifically his Bitcoin story. $1.8 million dollars worth spent on a couple vehicles. Why the American dollar is dwindling in value at a fast rate. Dub and Les of Thee Credit Mix and G.O.A.L.S podcast join to talk about their new Lexus SUV and the builders corner returns as a past guest returns to give updates on his build. All that and the Q&A segment. Connect with the show · IG: NA2NSX / IG: Show Instagram · Support us on Patreon (patreon.com/HardParkingPodcast) · YouTube (youtube.com/HardParkingPodcast) · Facebook · Twitter · Shop now at Teespring · Support This Podcast on Anchor · [email protected]