Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning
Jhae Pfenning
Updated about 15 hours 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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Episodes (329)
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]
Guest: Cody Walker on Honda Civic Type R Love , Barrett Jackson 2021
60. Celebrity guest Cody Walker joins Jhae Pfenning to share his love of the Honda Civic Type R and to talk about ROWW (Reach Out World Wide), a small charity organization making a positive impact around the world. Cody shares his inspiration and goals behind the traveling car event Fuel Fest. Arizona Ride of the Week guest Jerry Pacheco shares his Honda Civic Type R build. See the Phoenix Yellow Honda Civic Type R to be auctioned off on March 25th at Barrett Jackson with a portion of the proceeds going to Reach Out World Wide. Special Thanks to Right Honda in Scottsdale Arizona Donate to ROWW here: https://donate.roww.org/give/170164/#!/donation/checkout Connect with Cody Walker: https://www.instagram.com/codybwalker/?hl=en https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3132733/ 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]
Taxes after the CARES ACT, WandaVision finale and MCU talk.
Is cancel culture going to get Jeep? Tax season after 2020, Real Talk with JAM podcast joins to educate about what the IRS has up their sleeve due to under taxing those who received unemployment benefits during the CARES ACT. Tim from the Marvel Watchers podcast (The Nerdosphere Podcast Network) joins to talk about WandaVision and the future of the MCU. Jeep under fire again for using “Cherokee” CARES ACT and 2020 Taxes with John and Marcus Wanda Vision with Tim (Marvel Watchers) Q&A Segment Connect with the show · Car Instagram / Show Instagram · Support us on Patreon.com/HardParkingPodcast · YouTube youtube.com/HardParkingPodcast · Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/hardparkingpodcast · Twitter · Shop now at Teespring · Support This Podcast on Anchor · [email protected]
Stolen catalytic converters are worth more than gold
Hard Parking Podcast: The Other Side Of The Wheel Find out why catalytic converters are being stolen from vehicles overnight all across the United States and Canada. Jhae and Stephen reminisce on the first time they smoked weed, and Renae Star joins as the Arizona Ride of The Week guest. Introducing a new segment, Reds Rides of the Weird featuring Red from Reds Ramblings Podcast. Guests: Renae Star: https://www.instagram.com/renae.star/ Reds Ramblings: https://www.instagram.com/redsramblings1/ 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]
Student Loan Forgiveness (bad idea?) part 2
Is social media and smart phone addiction ruining your relationship? Dub and Les of the G.O.A.L.S podcast and Thee Credit Mix extend the student loan forgiveness episode to discuss the financial impact and decision making on which bills people will always pay before paying back student loans. Les gives listeners steps on repairing bad credit quickly so you can purchase the home or car of your dreams. Find out how the 2021 Ford Edge Titanium Edition did during a snowy Lake Tahoe weekend and somehow the brand new Ford Mustang Mach E reminds Jhae of his childhood. Special super fan guest joins the show for the popular 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]
Guest: Aaron's Armory & 1993 FD RX7
Hard Parking Podcast: The Other Side Of The Wheel How is Ford powering some Texans through the hard times. SSC Tuatara does it again, or rather, proves it for real this time. Aaron Forrester joins the show to talk about his 1993 Silver RX7 and his really cool armory of goods. Connect with this episodes guests Aaron Forrester Instagram: AZFDRX7 and AaronsArmory Will Leitner Instagram: Will.LS430 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]
Are today's youth still making memories? How one man grew on YouTube in less than 12 months
Is today's technology detracting the ability for reflective memories in the future? An old friend stops by to talk about his Facebook page 84-87 CRX and a YouTuber tells us how he blew past 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 viewing hours in less than a year. Jhae was right about the Super Bowl and he tells you why in the Q&A segment with returning guest Nick Hammon. Connect with the guests: Andy Elizazzarraz IG Facebook Honda CRX 84-87 Jesse Scheel YouTube Nick Hammon 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]