**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 to...
Jun 10, 2024•56 min•Ep. 228
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 ...
Jun 03, 2024•42 min•Ep. 227
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: HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com Website: www.Hardparkingpod.com Become a supporter: www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/jhaepfenning/...
May 28, 2024•38 min
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: HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 225
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...
May 14, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 224
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: tmcgrane@m1concourse.com Connect with Hard Parking ...
May 06, 2024•55 min•Ep. 223
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 P...
Apr 29, 2024•44 min•Ep. 222
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
Apr 22, 2024•33 min•Ep. 221
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 Parkin...
Apr 15, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 220
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 ecl...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 219
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...
Apr 01, 2024•39 min•Ep. 218
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-consen...
Mar 25, 2024•34 min•Ep. 217
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 Ti...
Mar 18, 2024•49 min•Ep. 216
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: HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com Website...
Mar 11, 2024•46 min•Ep. 215
ep214 Jhae bought a new car, find out what was purchased. Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com Website: www.Hardparkingpod.com Become a supporter: www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/jhaepfenning/
Mar 04, 2024•28 min•Ep. 214
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 ...
Feb 26, 2024•32 min•Ep. 213
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: HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com Website: www.Hardparkingpod.com Become a supporter: www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/jhaepfenning/
Feb 19, 2024•30 min•Ep. 212
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 wi...
Feb 12, 2024•40 min•Ep. 211
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: HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com Website: www.Hardparkingpod.com Become a supporter: www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/jhaepfenning/...
Feb 05, 2024•38 min•Ep. 210
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/por...
Jan 29, 2024•51 min•Ep. 209
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: HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com Website: www.Har...
Jan 22, 2024•43 min•Ep. 208
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: HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com Website: www.Hardparkingpod.com ...
Jan 15, 2024•35 min•Ep. 207
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 Ins...
Jan 08, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 206
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 child...
Dec 26, 2023•48 min•Season 3Ep. 205
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: HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com site: www.Hardparkingpod.com Join the Patreon (lots of exclusive episodes and bonu...
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 204
ep 203 In this episode, Have you ever been the only person inside a Waffle House? When is the last time you left your phone with a stack of other phones in a parking garage unattended? Major Czyzyk retirement ceremony, Fuel Fest 2023 tour ended in Scottsdale with Cody Walker, Tyrese Gibson. Noel G, Cesar Garcia, and Steve Villegas were present. Bourke Floyd stops by RightToyota for the December 10th annual Toy Drive and bike assembly. Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: HardParkingPo...
Dec 11, 2023•39 min•Season 3Ep. 203
ep.202 Despite going 13-0 and winning the ACC, the Florida State Seminoles were left out of the 2023/24 college football four-team playoffs. Michigan, Washington, Texas, and Alabama are in. Did the committee get it right? Most deserving or best team? Jhae visits show supporter Drew Bunkley at his super car rental facility in west Phoenix. Learn about the business, the rental cars, and the ebs and flows of this one year old business. Detroit has a road with embedded copper coils that charges EVs ...
Dec 04, 2023•42 min•Season 3Ep. 202
ep191 Is the SAG-AFTRA strike all about rich complaining actor millionaires that are greedy and want more money, or are the big film studios the issue? What happened when streaming networks like Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime and Hulu started doing movies and TV shows? Actor Reggie Watkins joins the show to explain what the SAG-AFTRA strike is all about and who is getting effected the most. Reggie has over 50 TV credits in his career and also has a sports focused podcast called "I'm probably rig...
Dec 04, 2023•36 min•Season 3Ep. 191
ep201 Hyatt Lake Washington or Fairmont Olympic? Jhae recaps his visit to Seattle and the Cadillac XT5 rental. Is it better than the Acura MDX? Seattle has one of the most unique burlesque shows with its Can Can Culinary Cabaret Seattle meets burlesque experience. 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/hardparkingpodcas...
Nov 27, 2023•26 min•Season 3Ep. 201
ep200 Jasser Valerio - NASCAR Senior Event Network Engineer Event Technology joins the show to talk about how he got started in NASCAR and the being part of a critical network team for every NASCAR race weekend. The Hard Parking pod holiday coasters are here! Learn how to get them. Also hear why Jhae is fed up with United Airlines and Airport Lounges in general these days. You can catch up with Jasser on Instagram @jasserv Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: HardParkingPodcast@gmail....
Nov 20, 2023•53 min•Season 3Ep. 200
