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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Guest Ralph Gilles Conversation
EP234 Ralph Gilles like you've never heard before on the city of Detroit, vehicle designs he worked on that are rarely mentioned, and diversity with growth. This coffee shop style conversation is one to remember. In car news, Hyundai has Gameboy problems. Ralph Bio from Stellantis.com Ralph Gilles was appointed chief design officer for the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, Ram, Maserati and Fiat (Latin America) brands in January 2021. He is also a member of Stellantis’ Top Executive Team. He is responsible for shaping and directing design across the brand’s portfolio as it moves toward electrification. He is extremely active inside and outside of the company. Gilles serves as the executive sponsor of the Stellantis African Ancestry Network Diaspora (STAAND) in addition to playing a supporting role with the Stellantis Global Diversity Council. At his alma mater, College for Creative Studies (CCS) in Detroit, Gilles serves as a member of the CCS board of trustees. An avid car enthusiast who enjoys spending time at the track, go-karting and watching Formula 1 auto racing, Gilles has participated in the Targa Newfoundland Rally, the Car and Driver One Lap of America and the SRT Viper Cup Series. In addition, he frequently serves as a judge at various Concours d’Elegance events across the country, including Pebble Beach and Amelia Island, as well as the EyesOn Design car show. Gilles has earned numerous academic and industry awards, including the Michigan State University Eli Broad Graduate School of Management Young Alumni Achievement Award, Automotive Hall of Fame Young Leadership & Excellence Award, NV Magazine Innovation Award, Black Engineer of the Year President’s Award and N’Digo Foundation N’Design Award. Since first joining the company in 1992 as a designer, Gilles has put his extensive academic background in industrial design and business administration to use, holding various positions within the company, including: 2021, Chief Design Officer, Stellantis 2015, Head of Design, GEC, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. 2011, President and CEO – Dodge/SRT and Motorsports, FCA US LLC 2009, President and CEO – Dodge Brand 2009, Senior Vice President – Product Design, FCA – North America 2008, Vice President – Design, Chrysler LLC 2006, Vice President – Jeep/Truck, Color and Trim Studios, and Specialty Vehicles, Chrysler LLC, DaimlerChrysler 2005, Director – Truck Exterior/Interior Design Studio 2001, Director – Design Office, Large Car Studio, Family Vehicles 1999, Senior Manager – Design Office, Studio 3 1998, Manager – Design Office, Jeep Interiors, Chrysler Corporation 1992, Designer – Design Office Gilles holds a Master of Business Administration from Michigan State University (2002) and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in industrial design from the College for Creative Studies in Detroit (1992). Car News: https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/lawsuit-accuses-hyundai-faking-us-sales-data-electric-cars-2024-07-08/ https://insideevs.com/news/724328/hyundai-kia-ioniq-5-gameboy/amp/ Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: [email protected] Website: www.Hardparkingpod.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/jhaepfenning/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hardparking
Trump Shooting - Conversation with guest Brian Sailes
Ep 233 As everyone should know by now, on July 13, 2024 there was an attempt to shoot and kill former US President (current candidate for Republican party) Donald Trump at a Republic rally in Bethel Park Pennsylvania. Jhae and his recurring guest Brian discuss what they saw and listened to on that afternoon as well as discuss their own opinions. Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: [email protected] Website: www.Hardparkingpod.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/jhaepfenning/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hardparking
Autobahns of Germany , Bo Knows
ep 232 Show guest Bo Jung recaps his trip to Germany , fast rental cars and hours on the autobahns including a nurburgring drive. On the Q&A: Are replica wheels legit? Are RHD JDM cars overrated since there are now so many being imported into the US. Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: [email protected] Website: www.Hardparkingpod.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/jhaepfenning/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hardparking
Trump vs Biden opinion , Guest: Warriors Vision
Ep231 The viewpoints on the first Presidential Debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden are just opinions from two American's not directly involved in the politics of our great nation. Jhae checks in with good friend and host of the SeeThrougIt podcast / Warriors Collection, Brian Sailes. The two offer opinions on the Presidential Debate and the current state of America. What vehicles is Brian looking at adding to his collection on his property? Find out. Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: [email protected] Website: www.Hardparkingpod.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/jhaepfenning/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hardparking
Hawk Tuah
Ep230 It seems the internet remains undefeated as the less known Tippah County Tribune published an article stating that the Hawk Tuah girl, Hailey Wellington has been fired from her job as a pre-school teacher. This satirical article set the world on fire faster than Amazon Prime's Fallout TV series. Whether Hailey is even really a pre-school teacher or not, the question is still, Can people still be fired from things on social media? I guess it depends on what those things are. Also in this episode, the Honda Z get's its first oil change and the NSX is back in the garage. Why did Jhae pick the Acura RDX loaner over the Acura Integra? The Q&A segment has returned. Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: [email protected] Website: www.Hardparkingpod.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/jhaepfenning/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hardparking
Happy Fallout Fathers Day
Ep 229 Happy Father's Day. Jhae watches and raves about the Amazon Prime show "Fallout" based off the Bethesda studio's popular game franchise. There is a recap to the Albuquerque trip and thoughts on Father's Day and how easy and hard it has been to be a father and dad. Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: [email protected] Website: www.Hardparkingpod.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/jhaepfenning/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hardparking
Catching up with Noel G
**Ep228: Actor Noel G Returns to Hard Parking for a Full Conversation** Episode 228 of Hard Parking features actor Noel G in his first full-length conversation on the show since late 2020. Noel is best known for playing characters named "Hector," including in the Fast and Furious franchise. Noel has appeared in over 200 movies, with at least 22 more in the works. Noel is very strong in his faith with God, and he doesn't hold back in this conversation. He shares his thoughts on a wide range of topics, including his acting career, his faith, and his family. Noel is a very interesting guest, and I think you'll enjoy this conversation. Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: [email protected] Website: www.Hardparkingpod.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/jhaepfenning/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hardparking
Dr. Anthony Fauci on the hot seat , I'm All In on the RDX
ep227 An unusual politically leaning episode about this election year, our presidential candidates, and the great Anthony Fauci finds himself on the hot seat once again behind the 2019 Covid investigation as audio is borrowed audio from the All-In podcast with David Sacks, Chamath, Jason Friedberg, and Jason Calacanis. We all love to say we support the "little man" the small business owner but it always comes down to the dollar. Spend more and support small businesses, or protect your purse and pay the lowest price. It's the American way. Jhae wonders if Biden will forgive any of Jhae's Student Loans. Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: [email protected] Website: www.Hardparkingpod.com Become a supporter: www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/jhaepfenning/ Car News: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2024/06/02/british-driverless-car-champion-take-on-us-tech-giants/ All in Podcast / YouTube channel referenced in this episode: https://youtu.be/R6hJh-OwoZw?si=fTmvn86YfDaPYfW4
NSXTRA Update, You need to travel more
ep226 Happy Memorial Day In this episode, Jhae provides an update about NSXTRA from a close family member. Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: [email protected] Website: www.Hardparkingpod.com Become a supporter: www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/jhaepfenning/
Kyle Nielsen - The Great Elbow
Ep225 -Recorded April 12,2024 Kyle Nielsen is an industry leader in sales and over the past 17 years has worked his way from door to door sales to co-president of Aptive Sales. Kyle also is a charitable philanthropist that is known as The NBA Elf during the holiday basketball season. Hear about his journey and his beautifully modified 2022 Acura NSX Type S in this episode. You can follow Kyle on Instagram TheGreatElbow. Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: [email protected] Website: www.Hardparkingpod.com Become a supporter: www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/jhaepfenning/
Spain, Portugal, sardines, slow Fiat 500
ep224 In this episode, Jhae provides a full recap breakdown of his three weeks in Europe, specifically Spain and Portugal. From rental cars, gas pump situations, most of the excursions, food, drink, people, general observations. This episode is longer than any in the past three years. Connect with Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: Website: https://www.hardparkingpod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jhaepfenning/ Hard Parking Gear: https://www.hardparkingpod.com/hard-parking-gear
Tim McGrane M1 Concourse - Hard Parking Classics
ep223 On this weeks classic episode, I present to many of you a 2021 interview with Tim McGrane CEO of the M1 Concourse , a 1.5 mile track in Pontiac Michigan. They also hold public and private large events. I recently ran into Tim while attending the Acura Long Beach Grand Prix in late April 2024. Learn more about M1 Concourse: Website: https://m1concourse.com/ Follow M1 Concourse on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m1concourse/ Email Tim: [email protected] Connect with Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: Website: https://www.hardparkingpod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jhaepfenning/ Hard Parking Gear: https://www.hardparkingpod.com/hard-parking-gear
Two-Time YoYo World Champion Gentry Stein in-studio
ep 222 Gentry Stein introduced himself as just another car guy and fan at a small cars and coffee. It was later discovered he is a two-time yoyo world champion. In this episode, Gentry visited the Hard Parking Studio and gave his story along with teaching how to properly string a new yoyo. Then afterwards, did some yoyo tricks in the back yard. This will be on the YouTube video released in the upcoming weeks. Learn More about Gentry: https://gentrystein.com/ Connect with Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: Website: https://www.hardparkingpod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jhaepfenning/ Hard Parking Gear: https://www.hardparkingpod.com/hard-parking-gear
Acura Long Beach Grand Prix
ep 221 Jhae attends his first Acura Long Beach Grand Prix. Thanks to Acura, the NSXCA, Peter Cunningham and Joseph Gatt as well as all my NSX family, special shout out to Ryan , Barb, and 1350 distillery out of Colorado Springs, CO. Connect with Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: Website: https://www.hardparkingpod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jhaepfenning/ Hard Parking Gear: https://www.hardparkingpod.com/hard-parking-gear
Who is Mitchell Bailey?
EP220 Mitchell Bailey of Chasing The Cool Podcast is a graphic designer, apparel designer whom also created and co-founded TrustMe Vodka. Hear his story and all the exciting products and lessons learned on his journey that is far from over. Mitchell can be found at: https://www.chasingthecool.com/creative https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44m_JljGENE Connect with Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: Website: https://www.hardparkingpod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jhaepfenning/ Hard Parking Gear: https://www.hardparkingpod.com/hard-parking-gear
Catching up with John Vasos NSX Legend
Ep219 In November 2020, John Vasos was told he had less than 12 months to live. John had been diagnosed with advanced mesothelioma, and uncurable cancer and the road would be difficult moving forward. John first appeared on Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning on April 10, 2022 now, two years later on April 8, 2024, he is making his second appearance. In this episode hear about his love for Tesla, his love for expensive coffee cups, and John has a new daily vehicle. Also in this episode, the full eclipse is here for the first time since 2017 and experts suggest it won't be back until 2047. Connect with Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: Website: https://www.hardparkingpod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jhaepfenning/ Hard Parking Gear: https://www.hardparkingpod.com/hard-parking-gear
Tesla Cyber Truck ugly? Checking In with BobChat Podcast
EP218 In this episode Jhae reaches out to his good friend and fellow podcaster Bob Marshall of the BobChat podcast. Just over 6 months before this episode, Bob came home after work to a huge surprise and has worked his way back to acceptance since then. Find out what happened in this episode. Also, Jhae encounters his first Cyber Truck. What opinion does he have on the Tesla Cyber Truck, Ionic 5N, and Dodge Hornet? Connect with Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: Website: https://www.hardparkingpod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jhaepfenning/ Hard Parking Gear: https://www.hardparkingpod.com/hard-parking-gear
Is your car spying on you? Former GM programmer tells all
ep217 Former GM employee and code writer Fahad (mfbaig) joins the show to discuss a recent NY Times, The Daily podcast episode surrounding driver analytics and data being collected. Content Discussed:https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/18/podcasts/the-daily/car-gm-insurance-spying.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/18/podcasts/the-daily/car-gm-insurance-spying.html?showTranscript=1 https://www.classaction.org/news/class-action-claims-general-motors-onstar-shared-driving-behavior-data-without-consent Connect with Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: Website: https://www.hardparkingpod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jhaepfenning/ Hard Parking Gear: https://www.hardparkingpod.com/hard-parking-gear
TikTok divest or ban? Remembering Coz
ep216 In this St. Patrick's Day episode, a dear friend and longtime Acura NSX owner Jim Cozzolino has passed from a very fast and aggressive cancer. Jhae share's some of his Coz stories. One Drink Wednesday co-host and dear friend Wes Tankersley is in-studio along with Drew Bunkley. The three talk about TikTok and it's possible divestiture or outright ban in the United States which would leave 100 million American's asking more questions than getting satisfactory answers. Jhae does not have a TikTok account, find out why. Also, has Long John Silver's finally lost its collective mind? (0:00) Remembering Coz (12:55) Intro (15:25) Has Long John Silver's lost it? (18:00) St. Patrick's Day Irish Whiskey (20:22) Can white people drive Buick's (23:55) TikTok conversation (41:17) Wes loves Phoenix (45:20) Closing Guests: Wes Tankersley: https://www.instagram.com/wes.tankersley/ Drew Bunkley: https://www.instagram.com/c8matrix/ One Drink Wednesday with Jhae & Wes: https://www.instagram.com/onedrinkwednesday/ https://www.tiktok.com/@onedrinkwednesday Discussed in this episode: The Social Dilemma: https://www.thesocialdilemma.com/the-film/ All in Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@allin Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.Hardparkingpod.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HardParkingPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jhaepfenning/
The Rub Doctor - Anthony Lezada
ep215 Car people know him as The Rub Doctor, but Anthony Lezada does more than roll thousands of vehicle fenders. Find out why he is known with that nickname and what he values the most when it comes to working with people and for people. From customer service, to years of patience, to some of the most rewarding accolades a car person could achieve. Follow Antony here on instagram: Page couldn't load • Instagram Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: [email protected] Website: www.Hardparkingpod.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/jhaepfenning/
I bought a new car
ep214 Jhae bought a new car, find out what was purchased. Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: [email protected] Website: www.Hardparkingpod.com Become a supporter: www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/jhaepfenning/
Old Town Mission , Wes want's a new truck
ep213 This week Jhae and the OneAuto Movement (https://www.oneautomovement.com/) partnered up with Arizona TREK and Arizona Adventure Group for their annual dual-route charity cruise. The off road vehicles went one route, the street vehicles took another route to meet up in Jerome Arizona before heading to Old Town Mission (https://www.oldtownmission.org/) in Cottonwood Arizona. Wes Tankersley joins the show to give a review of his rental truck and compares the new features to his 2020 work truck. Car News Links: https://www.autoblog.com/2024/02/21/delta-is-using-a-porsche-911-gt3-rs-to-help-fliers-make-tight-connections/ https://www.autoblog.com/2024/02/22/video-amazon-delivery-driver-survives-train-collision/ https://www.autoblog.com/2024/02/21/man-steals-truck-carrying-10-new-corvettes-says-he-needed-a-ride-home/ Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: [email protected] Website: www.Hardparkingpod.com Become a supporter: www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/jhaepfenning/
The Grand Canyon and shattered crowns
ep 212 In Laws crashing at the house, Infiniti FX 50 won't start, and Jhae is buying a new vehicle. The Fountain Hills Concours took place and Jhae's crown in his mouth has shattered. Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: [email protected] Website: www.Hardparkingpod.com Become a supporter: www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/jhaepfenning/
Mental Health Check In - Charles Worden of Cleannuff
ep 211 In this episode, Charles Worden of Cleannuff returns to the Hard Parking Podcast Studio for the first time in over a year to talk about how he overcame a messy divorce and lost sense of meaning for his life. After writing his final letter to everyone, he received a phone call that helped change everything for him mentally. *If you feel there no way out, there is always someone willing to talk you through it. 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Also in this episode, Jhae continues his fight with his HOA, Valentines Day's cockroaches, and more. Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: [email protected] Website: www.Hardparkingpod.com Become a supporter: www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/jhaepfenning/
You Are Right Where You Should Be
ep210 Do you remember that first time you felt you weren't financially good enough to be with the people you are around? Most people experience this at some point in life. Wes Tankersley joins the show to recap an experience he had while in Texas. Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: [email protected] Website: www.Hardparkingpod.com Become a supporter: www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/jhaepfenning/