Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning
Jhae Pfenning
Updated about 9 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)
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/
Auction Week Dinner is Mandatory
ep209 Have you ever been invited to dinner and immediately regretted that you declined? When people during Car Week or Scottsdale Barrett Jackson auction week extend that invite, consider attendance mandatory. The Gas Monkey Garage HellCat H1 rolled across the auction block as did the Donald Trump Lamborghini Diablo. Porsche announces their first EV SUV Macan. This episode forgot to mention the great Sammy Hagar pop up concert during Barrett Jackson. Car News: https://thedriven.io/2024/01/29/porsche-unveils-macan-ev-with-local-pricing-and-specs-announced/ Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: [email protected] Website: www.Hardparkingpod.com Become a supporter: www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/jhaepfenning/
Never Meet Your Favorite Influencers
ep208 In this episode, more first world problems as Jhae complains about his NSX and new wheels. The influencers and YouTuber's you watch aren't always the warm kind people you see online. Tesla recalled over 2 million vehicles over auto pilot issues, but Acura also recalled vehicles over a different issue. Unrelated, three Tesla roaders uncovered in a shipping container abandoned for over a decade. Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: [email protected] Website: www.Hardparkingpod.com Become a supporter: www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/jhaepfenning/
Is Electrification one big scam or are people just stupid?
ep207 I recently uploaded a segment about a small area of road that had been equipped to charge a van while the van drove over the road. Some people say the EV movement is a big scam. What is the difference between a scam and an overly idealistic hope of a full EV near future? Do people who read poll questions but skip without asking guilty by default of not answering the question? Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: [email protected] Website: www.Hardparkingpod.com Become a supporter: www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/jhaepfenning/
Autocannon Official with Micheal Bush in studio
ep.206 Autocannon Official tuner clothing (founded in the late 1990's) reached its peak in the early 2000's before industry turnover and the recession almost completely eliminated the brand and it's corporate partner brand Max Boost. Micheal Bush connected with the creator of both brands and vowed to help return them to new heights due to very personal and emotional ties. In this episode, learn about Micheal Bush, Autocannon Official and Max Boost. About this guest: Micheal Bush social media Instagram: @trackspecdailydrivers http://www.maxboost.com/ https://shop.autocannon.com/ Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: [email protected] Website: www.Hardparkingpod.com Become a supporter: www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/jhaepfenning/
Best Of 2023: Writer Producer Noah R Nelson
Ep205 This last episode of 2023, we look back at our conversation with writer producer Noah R Nelson. Noah Nelson returns to Hard Parking to tell his story after spending 2.5 months in Burma in 2022. Noah originally went to Burma to take photos and document the people of Burma, but instead found himself deep inside Burmese territory taking gunfire from the Burmese army and often running for his life. Along the way helping bring aid to resistance fighters comprised mostly of men, women, and children seeking freedom and independence. This incredible story and the heart breaking conditions the people of Burma are fighting every day is a reminder of the realities people often face in less fortunate parts of the world. About Noah: Noah Nelson is a writer and producer known for CSI: New York, Hawaii Five-0, Secrets and Lies, and The Oath. He was born in Northern California, but grew up on the Big Island of Hawaii, Arizona, and Washington State. His father is actor Craig T. Nelson and his mother is theater director Robin McCarthy. - imdb Learn more about David Eubank and the Free Burma Rangers: https://www.freeburmarangers.org/ Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: [email protected] Website: www.Hardparkingpod.com Become a supporter: www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/jhaepfenning/
Best of 2023: Brandon of Tuxon Speed
ep.204 In this "Best of" Episode, we revisit the most inspirational success story this podcast has ever seen. Brandon of Tucson Arizona had a life of drug abuse and multiple trips to jail before turning his life around. Today he is happily married and turning a six-figure income annually. Listen to Brandon's story today. Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: [email protected] site: www.Hardparkingpod.com Join the Patreon (lots of exclusive episodes and bonus guest audio): www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/jhaepfenning/ YouTube: @hardparkingmedia / hardparkingpodcast