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Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning
by Jhae Pfenning
"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.
Episodes
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NSXPO 2026 Orlando & Sebring Recap with Dre Mullins | Montana Trip EP347
Jhae and returning guest Andre “Dre” Mullins recap NSXPO 2026 (Orlando area, October 1–5, with Sebring HPDE) after Jhae’s unforgettable pre-event Montana / Big Sky trip that included time with Shinji Kawai and Aki. They break down the friendships forged through NSX ownership, the car show…
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The Real LGBTQ+ Conversation with RTWJ: Hard Parking Classics EP 346
Jhae brings back Hard Parking Episode 187 with John and Marcus of The RTWJ Podcast — one of the five episodes he says shows the full range of the show. The original conversation started after he heard their July 5, 2023 episode “Pride Month 2023. Pride Gets Personal” and wanted in. John came out…
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Jim Mandel: Small Leaks Sink Ships, Skate Life & a 1999 Civic | EP 345
Jim Mandel sits down with Jhae as a car-scene friend who also happens to be the bassist in Small Leaks Sink Ships. The Phoenix-born, Portland-based experimental art-pop band has been at it since the mid-2000s, and Jim still daily-drives a black 1999 Honda Civic DX. They talk the band’s run from...
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Matt Engdall Photo - From AZ Teacher to Car Photographer | 344
Phoenix photographer Matt Engdall sits down in the Gilbert studio and traces the whole path: graphic design at CSU Monterey Bay, a short run at Central Coast TV, the dead-end jobs back home, then a surprise CTE teaching gig at Sandra Day O’Connor High School from 2019 to 2024. COVID put the…
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Jonathon Rivers Returns: Acura Nexera Vision + YouTube Grind | EP 343
Jonathon Rivers of Drive Culture returns for his third Hard Parking conversation. Jhae and Jon start with Rivers’ walkthrough of the Acura NEXERA Vision concept — dual-hinge doors, phantom lighting, and the design language pointed at the next-gen RDX Hybrid. Then they talk about the gap buyers…
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Remembering 9/11, Tesla Crash Headlines & Clancy Trial Opinion
EP342 Would we still stop the country for 9/11 if it happened today? Solo Episode 342 drops on the 25th anniversary, with Jhae Pfenning on memory fade, walking the Ground Zero memorial with Ivette in June 2018, and standing in a Grand Rapids bar when the second plane hit live on TV. ABC News…
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Navy to NASCAR: Jesse Iwuji on Late Starts, Drive & Team Building | Ep 341
Navy Commander Jesse Iwuji went from Naval Academy safety to NASCAR driver and team owner — and he did not start wheel-to-wheel racing until age 28. Jesse talks 16 years in uniform, the 2014 vision that made a late start possible, building Jesse Iwuji Motorsports with Emmitt Smith, and why…
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Talk2Q Is Back: 2026 CFB Top 25 Rankings, NFL Ban & Vince Young
Talk2Q is back on Hard Parking. Quincy Shelton joins Jhae Pfenning to preview the 2026 college football season, walk the preseason Top 25, and talk the blurry new line between the NFL and campus football. Before Q hops on, Jhae covers bourbon drops, Blanton’s Gold, skipping a packed Friday line,...
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Paul Bonnett on Grassroots Drifting, 350Z Builds & Getting Started | Ep 339
Paul Bonnett joins Hard Parking for a deep dive into real grassroots drifting. The 33-year-old runs a 2007 Nissan 350Z at tracks like Thompson Speedway and Riverside in New Hampshire. He walks through his path from dirt bikes and a serious back injury into stunt riding, the disaster first BMW…
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Acura Nexera Vision Honest Take + Anthem Cars & Coffee w/ Brian Sheehan EP338
Recording right in the middle of Monterey Car Week 2026, Jhae digs into the massive FOMO hitting from Laguna Seca’s rare Raybrig NSX race cars and the quiet free events most people miss while the influencers chase hypercars. He also gives his honest, unfiltered first take on Acura’s brand-new...
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They Named a Drink After Me - April Halik aka Ms_Snuffy | EP 337
Jhae finally sits down with long-awaited guest April Halik (Instagram @ms_snuffy) at The Warehouse in Mesa for a hot, honest conversation. From her lowered 2000 Honda CR-V and 87 Chevy squarebody to seasonal work in Denali National Park, Buffalo roots, and the origin of the drink they named after...
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Monterey Car Week 2026: Matt D'Andria & Johnny Valencia | Ep 336
The annual Monterey Car Week episode is back. Matt “The Motorator” D’Andria (CarCast / Shift & Steer) and Johnny Valencia (Gear One Agency / Exotics On Broadway) return for the full preview of the biggest week in car culture. Matt covers the overall weekend, the Japanese motorsport celebration…
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Dallas Walker: Country Music Almost Killed Me | EP 335
EP 335 | Dallas Walker: Country Music Almost Killed Me. Country singer-songwriter Dallas Walker finally joins Hard Parking after years of near-misses. At 35 he faced a serious health crisis that forced a complete lifestyle shift — spiritual awakening, plant medicine, nutrition, and a new take on...
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Scantron Test + Rocky Point Mexico Trip Recap EP334
Scantron Test + Rocky Point Mexico Trip Recap. First family trip to Puerto Peñasco — convoy adventures, police realities, Federales, beach life, and lessons learned. Includes my Scantron take on how opinions aren’t always black & white (multiple choices, gray areas, and still keeping the...
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Charles Worden Returns: Bikes, Tequila & Cleannuff 2.0 | Hard Parking Ep. 333
Charles Worden Returns: Bikes, Tequila & Clean Nuff 2.0 Charles Worden of Cleannuff is back in studio with Jhae for a fun, conversational catch-up. They talk his big pivot to the motorcycle scene, hosting multiple events monthly on private property, his wild R1 starter bike story, and why bikes...
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I LOVE THE US - Edgar Millan: Patriotism, EVs, Batman & Right to Repair | EP332
EP 332: Edgar Millan on Patriotism, EVs, Batman Vigilante & Right to Repair Jhae Pfenning starts with thoughts on declining American pride per Gallup, the "Mexican Batman" story, Trump's vehicle repair memo, and LeBron news. He welcomes friend Edgar Millan (OneAuto Movement, Arizona Adventure...
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Dwayne Johnson on Beag Haus, Data Center, Extra Terrestrials , AI jobs
EP331: Dwayne Johnson of BeagHaus on AI, Aliens, UAPs Jhae Pfenning welcomes longtime friend Dwayne Johnson of beag+haus for a great conversation covering AI's rapid evolution and deepfakes, aliens/extraterrestrials/UAPs, the 10-year journey of his small home design business, and old friendship...
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Nate Robertson Arcus Foundry: AI Controversy & Phoenix Car Scene Drama EP330
EP330: Nate Robertson (Arcus Foundry) on AI Controversy, Tech, & Phoenix Car Scene In this episode, Jhae welcomes Nate Robertson of Arcus Foundry / Spark Forge to the studio. They dive into AI's role in business and content creation, a local Phoenix car scene controversy involving aggressive AI…
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Mike Chan of AHC Garage: Florida to AZ Podcast, NSX Community & Honda Stories
Episode Summary: Jhae Pfenning sits down in-studio with special guest Mike Chan of AHC Garage (Acura Honda Classic Garage) out of Pembroke Pines, Florida. Mike made the trip to Arizona for the podcast, a cruise, and good food — their first real extended conversation after crossing paths at events...
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Hope 4 Stroke Survivors with Phat "Phil" Cao EP328
Episode Summary In EP328 of Hard Parking, Jhae Pfenning starts with his signature Car News segment on recent Dodge SRT and Dodge Hellcat stories, then welcomes Phat “Phil” Cao — stroke survivor, podcaster, and founder of Hope4StrokeSurvivors. Phat opens up about his hemorrhagic cerebellar stroke...
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DeVante Mack: Podcasting, Culture & Why We Might Get Canceled | Hard Parking EP 327
Episode 327: DeVante Mack - Podcasting, Culture & Boundary-Pushing Conversations Jhae Pfenning welcomes fellow podcaster DeVante Mack (The Mackism Effect / Maximum Effect on the Divergent Being Network) to the Gilbert, AZ studio for Episode 327 of Hard Parking. In true non-automotive automotive...
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Brice Chaidez Survived a Brutal Motorcycle Crash | Hard Parking Ep 326
In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Hard Parking, host Jhae Pfenning welcomes longtime friend and fishing partner Brice Chaidez for his first time on the show. Nearly 11 months after a severe motorcycle accident in Mesa, Arizona that left him in the ICU, Brice opens up about waking up...
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Mothers Day Talk | What Are We Doing?!
EP325: Dedicated to the Moms + 7 Years of Hard Parking In this special Mother’s Day episode, Jhae dedicates the show to all the moms with warm personal reflections and funny real-life stories. He celebrates 7 full years of Hard Parking, shares laughs about a Diet Coke cooler explosion…
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Josh Bryan & InflateAlite: Inflatable Overhead Lighting Revolution | Hard Parking
Host Jhae Pfenning heads to The Warehouse event center in Mesa, AZ and sits down with automotive photographer and inventor Josh Bryan. They dive deep into Josh’s inspiring journey and his groundbreaking InflateAlite — the revolutionary inflatable overhead lighting system that’s changing how pros...
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Acura Long Beach Grand Prix with Andre Mullins | EP 323
Episode 323: Andre Mullins joins Jhae Pfenning in studio for a full recap of their trip to the Acura Long Beach Grand Prix. In this laid-back, bourbon-fueled conversation, the duo breaks down the last-minute NSX parade team assembly, driving their cars in the 40th anniversary celebration,...
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Copperstate 1000 2026 Recap: Vintage Cars, Windy Car Show & On-Site Vibes
Episode 322: Copperstate 1000 2026 Recap Jhae heads out to Tempe Diablo Stadium for the Copperstate 1000 kickoff car show on a windy Arizona day. Testing new wireless mics, he walks the field packed with cool cars, chats with attendees, and captures the pre-rally vibes for the 1,000-mile vintage...
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Devan Antram Returns: Funeral Cars + Oregon Bourbon | Hard Parking 321
Devan Antram is back for Hard Parking Episode 321! After his first visit years ago, he returns to the studio with Jhae Pfenning for another relaxed conversation covering life in the funeral industry at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery & Funeral Home in Mesa, AZ, along with some memorable stories...
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Wes Tankersley | Two Nobodies Who Know Nothing Wes Tankersley | One Drink Wednesday
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…
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AI Friend or Foe? Andor S2, NSX Drama & Easter Vibes
Episode 319 Summary In this laid-back solo Episode 319, Jhae Pfenning rambles from the Gilbert home studio about Easter at the family house, childhood memories, and what the holiday looks like with grandkids running around. Car life gets real with a double disaster on the way to the Anthem car…
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Desi Allazetta on Sports, Baseball Nephew, Car Sketches & Copperstate Plans
Desi Allazetta on Sports, Baseball Nephew, Car Sketches & Copperstate Plans (starts at 1:52:06) In this easygoing Hard Parking episode, Jhae Pfenning chats with Desi Allazetta (@dez0019) about growing up playing basketball and club soccer, why he never became a huge spectator, and the joy of...
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Steve Villegas - On My Block & S.W.A.T.
On My Block & S.W.A.T. Star Steve Villegas: No BS Episode Description Actor Steve Louis Villegas (known for "Sad Eyes" on Netflix's On My Block and recurring roles on CBS's S.W.A.T.) joins Jhae Pfenning in the Hard Parking Pod studio right after the Lowrider Show for a raw, no-holds-barred...
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Honda Kills 0 Series & Acura RSX EVs – Market Reality Check | Hard Parking
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Costa Rica Trip Recap: Jimny Rental, Volcano Resorts & Kat Cox In Studio
EP315 Costa Rica Trip Recap: Jimny Rental, Volcano Resorts & Kat Cox In Studio In this episode, Jhae Pfenning is back from Costa Rica and breaks it all down with in-studio guest Kat Cox (Katherine Cox), a longtime supporter who's also spent time there. From Suzuki Jimny rental adventures, cold...
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Puerto Vallarta Chaos, StopTech Shutdown & One Less Car Show Success | Hard Parking Ep 314
Hard Parking Podcast – Episode 314 Puerto Vallarta Chaos, StopTech Shutdown & One Less Car Show Success Jhae shares thoughts and prayers for friends in Puerto Vallarta amid explosive cartel violence following the killing of "El Mencho"...
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Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Reaction, Seedance 2.0, Honda Prelude Thoughts
Hard Parking Episode 313 Jhae Pfenning is back with his high-energy solo intro and special guest Andre "Dre" Mullins (aka Dre Day) for another unforgettable episode of Hard Parking. This one fires on all cylinders—cars, culture, controversy, and real talk. Jhae delivers a no-holds-barred rant on...
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Happy Birthday To Me, Drew Bunkley introduces Lil Z
Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning – Episode 312 Drew Bunkley is back in the studio! After leaving Carvana, Drew dives into his exciting pivot to AI and app development under his new brand Tread & Torque. We talk: How he's using AI (Gemini Pro, Nano Banana Pro & more) to go from zero coding…
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Car Kill Switch Bill, Social Manipulation & Super Bowl 2026 Preview w/ Talk2Q
Car Kill Switch Debate, Social Manipulation & Super Bowl 2026 Preview | Hard Parking Ep 311 w/ Talk2Q After missing the Southwest Speed Festival—big thanks to Jorge Aquino from Tormenting Tarmac for covering. This episode dives beyond cars: blowback from the last show sparks a rant on tribalism,...
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Living in a Simulation Arizona Car Week & Why We Need Real Conversations in 2026
Hard Parking Episode 310 - Living in a Simulation? Hard Parking Episode 310 Living in a Simulation? Arizona Car Week & Why We Need Real Conversations in 2026 Join Jhae Pfenning for a raw solo episode of Hard Parking recorded right after Arizona Car Week 2026. Recap the magic of The Warehouse...
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Rebecca Nguyen - The Warehouse / Arizona Car Week 2026
In this episode of Hard Parking, host Jhae Pfenning sits down with Rebecca Nguyen, co-founder of The Warehouse in Mesa, AZ, to discuss her journey from the Future Collector Car Show in 2016 to building the venue into a premier collector car storage facility, social hub, and event space housed in…
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Cancer Survivor Jay Lopez: Kit Cars & Renee Good | Ep. 308
Hard Parking Podcast Episode 308: Cancer Battles, Kit Cars, and Current Events with Jay Lopez In this raw and reflective episode, Jhae Pfenning chats with returning guest Jay Michael Lopez about his ongoing fight with metastatic rectal cancer, now in maintenance mode with immunotherapy. Jay opens...
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Starin At The World Through My Rearview
Episode Summary In this raw, old-school final episode of 2025, host Jhae Pfenning reflects on the holiday season, shares personal updates (including ongoing backyard remodel frustrations and a near-miss sewing machine purchase), dives into car news (stock C8 Corvette ZR1 running a 9.2-quarter...
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JAS Motorsports Pininfarina NSX Restomod - Worth it?
Jhae Pfenning breaks down the stunning Pininfarina-designed JAS Motorsports NSX restomod that's taking the car world by storm! In this episode of the Hard Parking Podcast, host Jhae Pfenning dives deep into the jaw-dropping JAS Motorsports Tensei NSX – a full carbon-fiber restomod designed by...
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Charles Worden of Cleannuff Events in-studio
EP305 Charles Worden (IG @cleannuff) returns to the Hard Parking Podcast after a 2-year hiatus. From beating 10 street-racing charges in Tempe, Arizona then getting shredded in bodybuilding, and plotting generational wealth — Charles explains why he disappeared, how he rebuilt himself, and why...
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Are Auto Shows Dying? My Larry Chen Full-Circle
Thanksgiving Real Talk, Auto Shows Are Dying, Larry Chen Full-Circle Moment & December Events | Hard Parking Podcast EP304 Jhae Pfenning is back with a post-Thanksgiving vibe check: why nobody actually celebrates pilgrims anymore, why this year’s smoked turkey was mid (but nobody said it), how…
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Jake Johnson's STUNNING Nissan GT-R Collection | R32, R33, R34, & More
EP303 Inside a Stunning Private Nissan GT-R Collection | R32, R33, R34, Veilside RX-7 & More w/ Jake Johnson | Hard Parking Podcast In this episode Jhae Pfenning steps inside Jake Johnson’s incredible private collection in the Phoenix area. Jake walks us through his journey from a green 1991...
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Tim Eull's RX-7 Legacy: Rotary Passion
EP302 Podcast Episode Summary: Jhae Pfenning welcomes local Mazda RX-7 icon Tim Eull on the Hard Parking podcast, diving into his Arizona car scene dominance with a trophy-laden yellow 1993 RX-7 and original 1979 model. Tim Eull traces his roots from a plaid-interior 1973 Camaro Z28 and Minnesota...
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Is There A SHOCKING Truth About Toxic Reality TV? Probably not. Guest Sean O'Bannon in-studio
EP301 - Guest Sean O'Bannon in-studio Jhae Pfenning welcomes Sean O'Bannon into the Hard Parking podcast studio for an engaging conversation as they sip Japanese whiskey and unpack wild career shifts from pools to medical sales, psychedelics for mental health, anime obsessions (Gundam & Macross),...
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NSX to the Arctic Circle: Johnny Lange In Studio
Episode 300 – Johnny Lange: 17,000-Mile NSX Road Trip from Key West to the Arctic CircleJhae welcomes longtime friend Johnny Lange (@NSXPlore) back to the Hard Parking , first time in-studioJohnny is mid-epic solo road trip: 17,000+ miles in his white 1st-gen NSX, camping almost every night, from...
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How Tyler Patterson Built TXP Media from Scratch
EP299 How Tyler Patterson Built TXP Media from Scratch | Hard Parking Podcast Summary: In the debut episode of the Hard Parking Podcast, host Jhae sits down with Tyler Patterson of TXP Media to explore his journey from a car enthusiast to a successful videographer and social media manager. Tyler...
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Barrett Jackson was here , The Future Collector Car Show is canceled indefinitely
Episode Summary In this episode of Hard Parking, host Jhae Pfenning dives into Barrett-Jackson's fall auction (and why he skipped it), mourns the end of the Future Collector Car Show, and recaps the epic Cleannuff car meet packed with exotics. He answers listener Q&A on Amazon's Mass Effect TV...
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"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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"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...
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