e109 In 2014, Jason Nelson was at the center of a traumatic event that left his body over 80% burned. After 4 hard years of constant surgeries and rehab, he was finally able to accept the reality of his "new normal" life. Jason has turned his story and experience into an opportunity to help other burn victims and survivors with the help of the Arizona Burn Foundation and Valley Wise Health Foundation. In this episode, Jason Nelson sits down with Jhae Pfenning to tell his story of the past 8 year...
Feb 21, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 109
e 108 Find out about host Jhae Pfenning's new outlook on life. Toyota applies for several patents on a manual transmission for electric vehicles. Also celebrity Super Bowl predictions, who was right and who was wrong? Cody Walker (actor, philanthropist) , Noel G (actor), Reggie Watkins (actor), Ryan Eversley (race car driver) & Peter Cunningham (race car team owner) as well as show Patreon supporters give their picks. Alex Gumina in studio with some Japanese whiskey. Connect with the show · ...
Feb 14, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 108
e 107 The 2022 Barrett Jackson auto auction in Scottsdale Arizona broke a record for attendance and money. New show sponsor Fountain Hills Motorsports throws the keys of a BMW M6 Grand Coupe to host Jhae Pfenning for a weekend but will he buy the BMW? Jhae calls a friend in need of positive vibes. Contents: Barrett Jackson 2022 review Car News BMW M6 conversation (Drew Bunkley of Fountain Hills Motorsports in studio) Chris Ashworth DTRockstar1 in studio A special send off with a special guest Co...
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 107
ep 106 Zach Johnson grew up in Cranbrook, BC playing baseball and loving hockey. Was diagnosed with a heart condition that pushed him to pursue baseball more and take his talents to a bigger center. Had shoulder surgery after playing at a high caliber baseball academy in Alberta. Moved to California two months after surgery to go to junior college, after successfully recovering in half the expected time. Went on to set multiple school records and be named to multiple awards teams in both the con...
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 106
e105 Adrian Rodriguez, an HR worker by day, Honda/Acura enthusiast and EDM man all other times, joins the episode. Catch up with Adrian on instagram at: http://www.instagram.com/rhd_si_vtec_integra/ Catch up with show host Jhae Pfenning below: · Car Instagram / Show Instagram · Support us on Patreon · YouTube · Facebook · Twitter · Shop now at Teespring · Support This Podcast on Anchor · HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com...
Jan 24, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 105
e 104 Jhae and guest Quincy Shelton of the Talk2Q Radio Show have a conversation about the Colin Kaepernick Netflix mini series called Colin In Black & White. What was accurate, overly dramatized, fair or unfair in the shows depiction of reality and those people around a high school aged Colin from the show itself. Is the show race baiting or is it opening the eyes to everyone about the world we live in today? Also, what is Quincy's dream car? More from Quincy: http://www.talk2q.com http://i...
Jan 17, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 104
e.103 Hard Parking host Jhae Pfenning speaks on show changes that were successful and unsuccessful as well as a big personal change in his life. Long time friend Dwayne Johnson joins to talk about his Porsche 993 and reminisce with Jhae about their car days back in Grand Rapids Michigan. The two also cover some car news regarding Tesla's recall of almost 500,000 vehicles. Connect with the show · Car Instagram / Show Instagram · Support us on Patreon · YouTube · Facebook · Twitter · Shop now at T...
Jan 10, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 103
e 102 recorded on 12/10/2021 YouTube channel Gears & Gasoline co-host Ben Thorn spends his time discussing his 44 day hospital stay due to COVID as well as the future of Gears & Gasoline. See his "Thank You" video here from his days in the hospital: https://youtu.be/NJZlO74MHBk The show ends on couple listener submitted questions. *Bonus audio available for show Patreon members. www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast Connect with the show · Car Instagram / Show Instagram · Support us on Patr...
Jan 03, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Season 2Ep. 102
ep101 Jhae talks about a couple of the xmas 2021 items before introducing a classic episode, Episode 3 covering sponsorships, SEMA build, and more. Connect with the show · Car Instagram / Show Instagram · Support us on Patreon · YouTube · Facebook · Twitter · Shop now at Teespring · Support This Podcast on Anchor · HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com...
Dec 27, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 101
ep 100 The show reaches a major milestone and goal of 2021 in reaching 100 total podcast episodes. Jhae is joined by good friend and his co-host of their Instagram weekly show One Drink Wednesday , Wes Tankersley ( Shaping Success with Wes Tankersley & Tank and The Mouth). Jhae then speaks with his first ever show guest and long time listener Eric Pasia of Last Era Brand Motorsports Clothing . Finally one last Rental Car of the Week review in the 2021 Toyota 4-Runner. Connect with the show ·...
Dec 20, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 100
e99 Behind every hard working person is a history of humble beginnings, and just as many failures as victories. Rebecca Nguyen joins the show to talk about her life growing up, her continued success which is riddled with challenges. Founder Rebecca Nguyen of RHN Media organized the Print Driven brand to support the industry that has connected her with so many like-minded enthusiasts. Print Driven was founded to share the art and passion from a community of photographers dedicated to capturing th...
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 99
ep98 For the second time in less than a month, the podcast took the microphones out to an event. This time it was to Fuel Fest Arizona to see A-list celebrities and do podcast segment interviews with friends of the show during the largest entertainment event around cars and music in Arizona for 2021. Special thanks to Fuel Fest, Reach Out World Wide, Right Honda, Right Toyota, and Claremont Toyota Connect with the show · Car Instagram / Show Instagram · Support us on Patreon · YouTube · Facebook...
Dec 06, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 98
e97 Festival Director Randal Smothers of Fuel Fest ( www.fuelfest.com ) joins the show to preview the December 4, 2021 Fuel Fest event in Arizona. Fuel Fest is a large automotive based gathering with live music, drag racing, drift car ride along sessions, local show cars as well as movie cars from the Fast & Furious franchise, as well as celebrity guests like Tyrese Gibson, Cody Walker, Noel G (Hector), and other big names in the car entertainment arena. All proceeds go towards the Reach Out...
Nov 29, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 97
e96 We take the show on the road for the first time with guest interviews from the Elite Tuner event in Peoria Arizona (11/20/21). Guest list includes Elite Tuner founder and organizer Ranger Ramirez, as well as Alen Daniel "A - DILLA" of Arizona Head Turners, returning guest Nikki Robinson of Team Evolved AZ, Joe Tenaglia of Right Honda and more. See more of Elite Tuner at: https://www.elitetuner.net/ Guests in order of appearance and IG handles: 02:04 Ranger Ramirez (@elite_tuner) 06:36 Nikki ...
Nov 25, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 96
e95 Did the judicial system fail America with the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict? Are we able to separate our personal feelings and agendas in such a polarizing case? Has Acura failed in the company attempt to bring back the iconic Acura Integra with the unveiling of the 2023 Integra Concept? Find out how Wayne Raqueno has managed to stay in the car event promotion industry for over 20 years and learn about his having completely lost his eye sight for 90 days. Why is Wayne now known as the squirrel wh...
Nov 22, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 95
ep.94 Nick Just The Tipp Keck in studio to talk about his horsepower obsession. Jhae reflects on a possible new build project and looks ahead to Elite Tuner show. You can follow Nick at instagram.com/justthetipp/ Connect with the show · Car Instagram / Show Instagram · Support us on Patreon · YouTube · Facebook · Twitter · Shop now at Teespring · Support This Podcast on Anchor · HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com...
Nov 15, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 94
ep 93 Kenny Tran of Jotech Motorsports in Texas joins to share his childhood memories of immigrating to the United States, his philosophies on the evolving automotive scene and shares why he is still passionate to run Jotech Motorsports for over 20 years and counting. From Honda Civics to a stock engine C8 running a 9.49 @ 146mph, Kenny Tran and Jotech Motorsports continue to move the needle. Build your next GTR, C8, McLaren, Porsche and more over at: jotechracing.com Follow Jotech on Instagram:...
Nov 08, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 93
ep 92 Arizona Adventure Group founders Edgar and Monique Millan join to talk about the fast growing membership base of this heavily outdoor focused group that extends beyond the borders of just Arizona. Also, Jhae voices his concerns over the Dodge Charger and the Ford Explorer on the highway. Learn more: AZ Adventure Group: https://www.instagram.com/arizona_adventure_group/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/172328060059703 Connect with the show · Car Instagram / Show Instagram · Support us on Pat...
Nov 01, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 92
ep91 Arizona event coordinator & promotor Mimi aka RadOrDie in studio to discuss the Anti donut Donut Meet and the importance of mental health awareness in the car community. How difficult is it for school aged children in the pandemic era and are mobile devices ruining core communication skills. Nick Just the Tipp Keck stops by the studio to help answer listener submitted questions. Are you vaccinated? Is the United States the best country in the world? Did Acura fail on the 2017-2022 NC1 N...
Oct 25, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 91
ep 90 Bo Jung (instagram: Vajazzle McDildertits ) drops by the studio with a friend and a plan to sell his modified Corvette C7 Z06 for any number of Porsche models. Which one is better and why? Why couldn't he test drive a late model Acura NSX? Manual vs automatic transmissions? Corvette vs Camaro owners? Inside: selling a Z06 Corvette vs Camaro owners It's all about the numbers Connect with the show · Instagram.com/JhaePfennin g & Jhae_Travels · Support us on Patreon.com/HardParkingPodcast...
Oct 18, 2021•49 min•Season 2Ep. 90
ep 89 Jhae recaps his exciting weekend at Disneyland with his wife and 3 year old grandson before getting joined by podcast legend, reality show, writer/director, comedian Adam Carolla . In this episode: A Disneyland warning 15 minutes with Adam Carolla www.adamcarolla.com Q&A segment with guest Joe Tenaglia of RightHonda 99 problems but OzzieB aint one (Gen1 vs Gen2 Acura NSX) www.instagram.com/ozziebproblems/ Connect with the show · Car Instagram / Show Instagram · Support us on Patreon · ...
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 89
ep 88 Jhae shares some memories and plays some past podcast audio of good friend Matt Lindsey who passed away at the young age of 36 on September 29, 2021. Then Trista Polo of Trista's PL8STORY podcast joins to talk about her podcast journey and share her thoughts on her new Honda. See and hear more of Trista at iwokeupawesome.com Rest In Peace James Matthew Lindsey (4/25/1985 - 9/29/2021) Connect with the show · Car Instagram / Show Instagram · Support us on Patreon · YouTube · Facebook · Twitt...
Oct 04, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 88
ep 87 - Jane D'Amelio of the David Wilson Automotive Group returns Jhae introduces a new voice before the fun with Jhae and Jane begins. Covid is still disrupting lives a year later and the Delta Variant doesn't seem to care. Child cancer month is almost over. We learn how we can help the pediatric cancer research effort through the McKenna Claire foundation. Fuel Fest with ROWW and Cody Walker is around the corner, and how do you get our headlights so bright? For more information on the McKenna...
Sep 27, 2021•58 min•Season 2Ep. 87
ep 86 Long time friend of the show, Chris Cut aka NSXTRA (instagram.com/nsxtra/) joins early in the show to share his Norm MacDonald story and to give an update on this NSX + NSX Trailer project. Local AZ car enthusiast Jared Lakeman is in-studio to educate on the tostada vs chalupa. Jhae Pfenning gives his opinion on the redesigned 2021 Acura TLX. Connect with the show · Car Instagram / Show Instagram · Support us on Patreon · YouTube · Facebook · Twitter · Shop now at Teespring · Support This ...
Sep 20, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 86
ep 85 Every year, those of us old enough to remember re-tell the story of where we were that September 11th morning in 2001. An entire generation exists that were too young to remember or were not even born. Is Arizona just weeks away from a mandated mask ordinance just like in 2020? In this episode Remembering 9/11/01 Marc Stoneman visits the studio all the way from Michigan. What was Jhae like 19 years ago? Wes Tankersley is back for the builders corner segment Your questions answered in the Q...
Sep 13, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 85
ep 84 Arizona local C8 lover Drew Bunkley stops by the studio to talk about both of his C8 corvette's (sort of), the chip shortage, and his random thought of the week. In this episode: C8 Matrix Drew Bunkley https://linktr.ee/c8matrix Chip Shortage is messing everyone up random thoughts 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 · HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com...
Sep 07, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 84
ep 83 Is the Vector W8 cooler than a Lamborghini Countach? Jhae shares his experience in not only seeing Vector W8 chassis 001, but getting to ride inside it through the twisty roads of western Michigan. Billy Johnson of Moto IQ returns to talk about tires for the builders corner. Are tires really that important for everyday people? Byron Jones is the guest voice on the Q&A segment. Connect with the show · Car Instagram / Show Instagram · Support us on Patreon · YouTube · Facebook · Twitter ...
Aug 30, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 83
ep 82 Infiniti collector Ed Bwoy joins to talk about his obsession with Infiniti vehicles. Jhae offers opinions on the all new Lamborghini Countach Connect with the show · Car Instagram / Show Instagram · Support us on Patreon · YouTube · Facebook · Twitter · Shop now at Teespring · Support This Podcast on Anchor · HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com...
Aug 23, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 82
episode 81 Should your employer require you to get the covid vaccine? Famous NSX driver Fred Plan joins the show to talk about the first gen Acura NSX. JC Converse joins for the builders corner segment on seatbelts and Katherine Cox returns for 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 · HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com
Aug 16, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 81
Ep 80 Are car events and specifically the annual NSXCA event "NSXPO" really about cars or something more? Local Arizona car enthusiast Lil Mariella joins to talk about her life around cars and her uniquely special Toyota FR-S Connect with the show · Car Instagram / Show Instagram · Support us on Patreon · YouTube · Facebook · Twitter · Shop now at Teespring · Support This Podcast on Anchor · HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com
Aug 09, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 80
