ep. 199 What kind of driver are you? Passive, aggressive, or passive aggressive? Jhae has a back to back encounter at the same gas station with two different strangers. On Saturday November 11th, OneAuto , RadOrDie, ELG Accident Attorneys, Right Honda | Right Toyota, and others did the oneLESS Food Drive and CarShow benefitting the United Food Bank of Arizona. Hear how over $8,100 and 42,000 meals were raised and provided. United Food Bank: https://www.unitedfoodbank.org/ ELG Personal Injury Att...
Nov 13, 2023•39 min•Season 3Ep. 199
ep198 On Saturday October 28th, local events group Modded Kulture held its 5th Sanctuary event. A motorsports event with a car show, motorcycle donut pit, drift pits and legit drift cars out on a track, and over 50 vendors. In this episode, Jhae sits down the Chris of Modded Kulture. Upcoming Saturday November 11th is the 6th oneLESS car show and food drive with the United Food Bank of Arizona, RadoODie event promotions and other sponsors. Mimi of RadOrDie stopped by the studio to film a promo v...
Nov 06, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 198
ep197 AI has been around for a few years but Adobe recently made a big splash with the Generative Fill in Photoshop Beta. This new software feature spawned dozens of other competing applications with including AI type features for content creators. ChatGPT made big news earlier in 2023 which is another form of AI. So is AI here to take your job? Guest commercial photographer Danny Nikkhoo stops by the studio to talk about AI. Also in this episode: Do street sweepers really work? Are you a "suppe...
Oct 30, 2023•47 min•Season 3Ep. 197
ep196 Great friend of the show and OneDrinkWednesday co-host Wes Tankersley of the Shaping Success podcast joins to talk about why he keeps buying Honda's after owning pick up trucks most of his life. Although still driving large Chevy trucks, there always seems to be a Honda around. Also in this episode, Jhae talks about a social media encounter that ended with calling Jhae a "Libtard". Why does Jhae love the All-In podcast so much and why is a website like www.isidewith.com such an important t...
Oct 23, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 196
ep195 Jhae added some go-fast parts to his NSX and is then joined by original Hard Parking Podcast show co-host Brando Barrameda. What has Brando been up to these past few years and what are his plans moving forward for his newly acquired media team? Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com site: www.Hardparkingpod.com Join the Patreon (lots of exclusive episodes and bonus guest audio): www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.co...
Oct 16, 2023•40 min•Season 3Ep. 195
ep194 Fred Plan joins Jhae Pfenning for a casual recap of NSXPO 2023, the annual weekend event of the NSX Club of America. For 2023 it was hosted in Atlanta Georgia. Find out what made this one a little more special for Fred and Jhae. Jhae also reviews the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. Is it actually better than an Acura MDX? Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com site: www.Hardparkingpod.com Join the Patreon (lots of exclusive episodes and bonus guest audio)...
Oct 09, 2023•49 min•Season 3Ep. 194
Ep193 This episode was originally released in March 2022 on the Trista's PL8STORY podcast. Trista's PL8STORY is a podcast dedicated to learning the story behind the vanity license plate. Although this was released in March of 2022, our interview was done in late 2021. Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com site: www.Hardparkingpod.com Join the Patreon (lots of exclusive episodes and bonus guest audio): www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/ Instagra...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 193
ep.192 It's car show season, find out what that means to show host Jhae. The Hot Wheels Legends Tour came to Gilbert Arizona but not without controversy. Is my car "show car" worthy, is yours? San Diego vacation recap, tired of fast food. Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com site: www.Hardparkingpod.com Join the Patreon (lots of exclusive episodes and bonus guest audio): www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/jhaepfenni...
Sep 25, 2023•43 min•Season 3Ep. 192
ep190 Note from Jhae, This podcast episode drops Monday September 11th . While there is no mention of this day in the actual podcast episode, every year those of us in America remember this date in our history. We all remember where we were and what we were doing when the twin towers in NYC and the Pentagon were attacked by terrorists. We also remember United Airlines flight 93. I still have the newspapers from that day and the day after. We will never forget. RIP those who tragically died that ...
Sep 11, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 190
ep189 In 2018, born and raised Californian Jawn Naya moved to Japan. In 2021, Jawn moved back to California but discovered everything in the USA was different, so different that Jawn is now moving back to Japan. In this episode, find out those differences and why they were so extreme that Jawn has chosen to go back to Japan to escape those changes in the USA. Also, Happy 19th Marriage Anniversary to my wife Ivette. Follow Jawn on his adventures: www.instagram.com/anaya_sportscars/ Contact Hard P...
Sep 05, 2023•52 min•Season 3Ep. 189
ep188 In this episode Jhae reads an email from a long time listener that helps define what this show is about. Is the Gran Turismo movie truly a great movie if it is being watched only by car people? Guest Devan Antram calls in to talk about his latest rental car and his new Instagram page. instagram.com/rent_and_review/ Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com site: www.Hardparkingpod.com Join the Patreon (lots of exclusive episodes and bonus guest audio)...
Aug 28, 2023•44 min•Season 3Ep. 188
ep187 John and Marcus of the RTWJ Podcast, members of the LGBTQ+ community join show host Jhae to have a deep discussion about challenges both external to, and internal to, the LGBTQ+ community. How many challenges growing up are because of ones sexual preference vs just being unfortunate challenges everyone faces in some capacity? Does "coming out" impact gay people more at a younger or older age? What age should the education system teach children / young adults about sexual differences? Is yo...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Season 3Ep. 187
ep186 Monterey Car Week is here. Johnny Valencia of GearOneAgency , Exotics on Broadway, FuelRun , and GoldRushRally returns to the show to tell us what visitors to Exotics on Broadway can expect in Monterey. Jhae talks a little bit about the wild fire situation on Maui and how you could and should help. Episode Links and resources: https://www.exoticsonbroadway.com/ Johnny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnnydotvalencia/ Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: HardParkingPodcast@...
Aug 14, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 186
ep185 So would you buy a vehicle that was used by one of the major rental car companies? In this episode, Jhae is joined by Joe Nieves to talk about his 10+years working in the industry and what rental car companies are doing, or should be doing in order to keep their vehicles in great condition to eventually be sold off to banks who in turn, sell them to the public. Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com www.Hardparkingpod.com Join the Patreon (lots of excl...
Aug 07, 2023•35 min•Season 3Ep. 185
ep184 **EPISODE SPOILER: MAJOR CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT FROM FIELDING SHREDDER** Our favorite drift and motorsports athlete Fielding Shredder of Shredder Racing returns for the first time since 2020. Find out what has changed in his life, what new opportunities he has moving forward. What are the differences in drift courses between United States, France, and Japan? What are the food and cultural differences? What is the breaking news contest announcement? All that and more in this episode with Fiel...
Jul 31, 2023•58 min•Season 3Ep. 184
ep183 Jhae recaps his weekend attending the 2023 WeatherTech International Challenge in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin and Road America race course. In this episode is a chronological breakdown full of tequila, golf carts, and stories. Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning : email: HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com www.Hardparkingpod.com Join the Patreon (lots of exclusive episodes and bonus guest audio): www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/jhaepfenning/...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 183
ep182 When car guys make great beverages. Matt D'Andria ( CarCast , Shift&Steer ) is back on the show to talk about Bravago Bold Seltzer , a NEW refreshing seltzer he and business partner Bill Goldberg ( yes, the retired wrestler , Goldberg's Garage ) has brought to the market. Order your Bravago variety 12-pack today ( Sweet Freak, Chill Out, & Sucker Punch ): https://drinkbravago.com/ Matt can be found at: https://www.instagram.com/motorator/ Devan Artram stops by the studio to drink J...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 182
ep181 From the creative genius of the car show world to reinventing himself into the music world, John Hoebee III is the musician known as Trigga3. After 2020, no longer satisfied with the toxicity of the local car scene, in 2022, Trigga3 released his first single. Now in 2023, with multiple songs available Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and SoundCloud, Trigga3 is targeting the music charts across the globe. Hear his story in this episode of a car guy leaving the car world behind. All of Trigga3 conta...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 181
ep180 This is my in depth recap of our family vacation 10 days in Puerto Rico. This was my mother in laws first visit in over 25 years. Was the food everything she remembered and my family expected? What is it like driving around Puerto Rico for two weeks? Are these some of the best beaches in the world? Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com Website: www.Hardparkingpod.com Become a supporter: www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/jhae...
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Season 3Ep. 180
ep179 Justin James seems nomadic in nature and it would appear almost everything he touches turns to success and gold. Hear the story behind Justin's car obsession, family bond larger than Dom Toretto, and his exciting and successful award winning BBQ company "Big Hot Meat". Follow more on Justin James and Big Hot Meat: https://www.instagram.com/bighotmeat/ | Big Hot Meat Menu Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com Website: www.Hardparkingpod.com Become a su...
Jun 26, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 179
ep178 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 th...
Jun 19, 2023•48 min•Season 3Ep. 178
ep 177 A pioneer to some, unknown to others, Randy Marchetti started RM Racing back in the early 1990's as an aftermarket products company for the Acura NSX. Eventually RM Racing evolved before being sold over a decade later. After RM Racing, Randy designed products and helped launch a very successful company of which Randy is still employed with today. Hear about the RM Racing story, life after RM, and Randy's musical talents in this exciting episode. Show host Jhae also serves up a short car n...
Jun 12, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 177
ep 176 Drew Bunkley of West Gate Exotics Cars & Rentals is back in-studio and he brought his brand new 2023 Corvette Z06. Jhae drives the Z06 then let's Drew take the wheel. This car heavy episode is about Drew's trip to take delivery of his Corvette from the famous factory in Bowling Green Kentucky. This episode is rich in knowledge about the new Corvette Z06 as well as answers to questions about the remaining Corvette models. Will we see a ZR-1 or will Corvette stop with the Zora? Drew Bun...
Jun 05, 2023•35 min•Season 3Ep. 176
ep175 Bobchat is back for his movies segment and Jhae is annoyed with a certain type of driver lately. Bobchat Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcenter, and YouTube. Contact / support the show: HardParkingPod.com instagram.com/JhaePfenning/ YouTube.com/@hardparking Join the Patreon for more bonus audio Patreon.com/HardParkingPodcast Join the Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/hardparkingpodcast/...
May 30, 2023•19 min•Season 3Ep. 175
ep174. please rate and review this podcast. In this very inspirational episode, Brandon of Tuxon Speed joins the show to share his underdog comeback story. Brandon has overcome drug abuse, drug dealing, weight issues, and has built a prosperous career for himself after struggling to land a good job as someone with a felony on his record. Brandon can be found at: instagram.com/tuxon_speed/ YouTube.com/@tuxon_speed Contact / support the show: HardParkingPod.com instagram.com/JhaePfenning/ YouTube....
May 22, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 174
ep173 In this episode, find out why guest caller Ira Leventhal (Acura and Honda collector) chose the 2023 Honda Pilot. Then Jhae and Ira discuss the controversial pricing between the all new Acura Integra Type S and the Honda Civic Type R. Several cities in California have taken a hard stand against the popular, sometimes violent, street car takeover scene. Once city has a shocking bill proposal that could be voted in by the end of June 2023. Find out more inside this episode. Guest: Ira Leventh...
May 15, 2023•40 min•Season 3Ep. 173
ep 172 - please don't forget to rate and review Sergio Escamilla is the founder of ELG Accident Attorneys, a personal injury law firm with several locations throughout Phoenix Arizona. Sergio sits down with show host Jhae Pfenning to discuss the parallels of the Gwyneth Paltrow skiing case, and how those same factors are common in court cases with vehicular and other personal injury litigations. Sergio also shares what his life was like growing up and some of the differences between different ty...
May 08, 2023•59 min•Season 3Ep. 172
ep 171 - episode recorded 3/26/2023 Mike Jimenez - Jada Toys VP of Marketing is this weeks guest. From cartoons and toys we all grew up with, to the car scene today, this episode is unscripted and as fun as you'll ever hear on Hard Parking because two grown men nerd out on everything while still folding in the ebb and flow of marketing and business product development. Mike's answer to the "perception vs reality" question is mind blowing yet makes perfect sense. Did you know why there is often m...
May 01, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 3Ep. 171
ep170 In this episode, host Jhae Pfenning accuses the new Meta and Instagram Verification process as flawed and explains why. Then he revisits details of a recent trip to New Orleans while reviewing the food, dirty streets, nightlife, and history. The car news segment returns, Tesla makes history, find out how. Connect with the show: HardParkingPod.comInstagram JhaePfenningSupport us on Patreon YouTube HardParkingPodcast HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com Hard Parking Media LLC Jha...
Apr 24, 2023•44 min•Season 3Ep. 170
ep169 YouTuber's Richard and Liz Graves came by the studio while in town picking up their repaired Acura NSX. The car threw a rod October 2022 during the NSXPO track event. Dave Ekiss rejoins the show early on to quickly give thoughts on the now fully unveiled Acura Integra Type S. Jhae ends the show by recapping a few thoughts from a recent trip to New Orleans. Lap of the World can be found on their social media: https://www.instagram.com/lapoftheworld/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/@LapoftheWo...
Apr 17, 2023•51 min•Season 3Ep. 169