Jhae Pfenning

Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning

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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.

Author

Jhae Pfenning

Category

Leisure

Podcast website

www.hardparking.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Can a car dealer be a car lover? C8 talk 07.09.2021

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 · YouTub...

Cooler than a Countach, change my mind 30.08.2021

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 s...

An Infiniti and Nissan obsession 23.08.2021

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

The vaccination dilemma 16.08.2021

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 · S...

Lil Mariela in studio 09.08.2021

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 · Hard...

Guest: Joey Luna / Car People Get Adopted Too 02.08.2021

Ep 79 What are the odds 75% of people sitting at a small table are all adopted and did not know about each others adoptions before sitting down?    Joey Luna of Kyoso Revolution joins in-studio to tell his story of reuniting with his birth mother and half brother while still living happily ever after between both families.  Inside: Thank you for your support Car people get adopted t...

Returning a favor 20 years later 26.07.2021

Ep 78 - Hard Parking Podcast / The Other Side of the Wheel  That time I drove a complete strangers $80k car , best used cars under $5,000 Jhae "One day a complete stranger did something great for me and 20 years later, I returned the favor".   Car and Driver recently published an article "Best Used Cars to buy for less than $5,000 dollars", we go over a few of those vehicles.  What exactly does Fo...

Guest: Philanthropist Sean Lee of Purist Group 19.07.2021

episode 77  - From a terrible childhood to positively changing the lives of thousands of people every year, Sean Lee shares his humble beginnings and the motivation that keeps his charity the Purist Group community going. From Paul Walker to Cody Walker and more. Host Jhae is traveling again which means a rental car preview and thoughts of traveling with masks still in 2021.  Connect wit...

What do F9 The Fast Saga, coal rollers, street car takeovers and Corvette C8's have in common? 12.07.2021

episode 76 In-studio guest Nick Hammon joins Jhae to discuss "F9 - The Fast Saga" , possible spin off movies and which Fast & Furious title is the best?  Also, what is worse to the automotive community "Coal Rollers" or "Street Car Takeovers"?   Jalopnik wrote an article about a Corvette C8 crashing into a backyard at speeds over 150mph, two of the three passengers died. What happene...

Is Scottie Pippen losing his mind? Frederick Douglass July 4th 05.07.2021

e75.    Actor Victor Togunde and comedian Wally Hipolito join the show to talk about Scottie Pippen's comments on the Dan Patrick show regarding Phil Jackson and Michael Jordan while promoting Scottie Pippen's upcoming book.  Is Phil Jackson a racist and did Michael Jordan orchestrate the video and the famous Steve Kerr game winning shot in the 1997 NBA Finals?    Jhae also opens up about his thou...

Flame Thrower Equipped BMWs , Modded Kulture, 2022 Infiniti QX60 revealed 28.06.2021

74. Jhae is joined by Red Goodman for most of the show and for Red's Cars of the Weird segment including the first ever GPS from the 1940's sort of and flame throwing BMWs of the late 90's.  Charles of Modded Kulture is the feature highlight of the week guest as he talks about car meets and street car takeover events.   Connect with the show · Car Instagram / Show Instagram · Support us...

What does Fathers Day mean to you? A look back at Falcon and The Winter Soldier 21.06.2021

73. Jhae is joined by a longtime friend of 25 years James Brandon Holloway as they discuss fatherhood on this special Fathers Day edition. There is also a look back at one of the first Super Soldiers Isaiah Bradley and his story in Falcon and The Winter Soldier MCU series.  Jhae then answers your Fathers Day Q&A questions.  Connect with the show · Car Instagram / Show Instagram · Sup...

But would I buy the new Honda Civic? 14.06.2021

72. In this episode Will Leitner is back in studio as Jhae describes the 2022 Honda Civic after spending some time up Right Honda in Scottsdale Arizona.  There is also an update on the GROM audio interface Jhae has been trying to get to work for the 2009 Infiniti.  Louie Rivera joins the show as the AZ ride of the week.  Connect with the show · Car Instagram / Show Instagram · Suppo...

Guest: Tim McGrane CEO M1 Concourse (preview: Woodward Dream Cruise 2021) 07.06.2021

71. In this episode, Jhae looks back at what his first "Car Show" was or even what a car show was to him. Then he is joined by the new CEO of the M1 Concourse in Detroit, Tim McGrane.  The two talk about hospitality, challenges that come along with such high positions in the car world, the "car culture", EPA regulations, and more.  McGrane, a native of England, comes to the Detroit area...

The 2022 Honda Civic, did Honda screw this up? Nate Robertson in studio 31.05.2021

70. Nate Robertson is in studio for this episode as the fellas discuss the 2022 Honda Civic,  the visual phenom of white and silver vehicles everywhere, and Brian Calma bought a new Toyota Tundra.  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@gmai...

Guest: Nate Smith - RideFox.com / Ford Performance projects 24.05.2021

69. Video Marketing Specialist Nate Smith of Fox Factory / RideFox.com joins the show to talk about his path to success at such a young age and his life experiences doing projects alongside Ford Performance, Fox Factory, and the DC Strong pediatric cancer foundation.   Then Jhae is joined by a guest Cam Kupka for the Rental Car of The Week segment before the episode ends with the famous...

Wow Thanks For The Invite 17.05.2021

68. Are you familiar with TFTI commonly used across social media in the comments section? Jhae jumps into TFTI, then gives a review of his dealership loaner 2020 Infiniti QX50 compact luxury SUV.  Jhae attacks businesses with "Wear A Mask" signs still on the window.   Connect with the show · Car Instagram / Show Instagram · Support us on Patreon · YouTube · Facebook · Twitter · Shop now...

Guest: The Horsepower Hour Podcast , and Mothers Day 10.05.2021

67. Jhae reflects on growing up and how his mother raised he and his brother while his father worked.  Then Andy Imhof and Coy Sinclair of The Horsepower Hour podcast join the show in this fun hour long session of pure foolery.  Connect with the show · Car Instagram / Show Instagram · Support us on Patreon · YouTube · Facebook · Twitter · Shop now at Teespring · Support This Podcast on A...

1 in 5 Electric Car Owners switched back to Gas , Wes Tankersley in studio 03.05.2021

66. According to multiple sources, 20% of Electric Vehicle Owners in California have switched back to gasoline vehicles due to the hassles that come with owning an EV.   Friend of the show Wes Tankersley of the Shaping Success show on TVPBN.com is in studio to talk about his bourbon and his KIA rental for the week.  Connect with the show · Car Instagram / Show Instagram · Support us on P...

Thoughts on the Derek Chauvin verdict, Variant Wheels in Studio 26.04.2021

65. Profound thoughts on the Derek Chauvin / George Floyd verdict while reflecting on where things were in April of 2020.   Mike Davis of VariantWheels is in studio to talk about the wheel industry in the modern era and the differences between cast and cold forged wheels.  Connect with the show · Car Instagram / Show Instagram · Support us on Patreon · YouTube · Facebook · Twitter · Shop...

Brothas love the Slingshots 19.04.2021

64. Byron Jones (AZ Ride of The Week) joins in-studio as Jhae recaps his Florida vacation observations.  Byron talks about his 2009 Mercedes C63 AMG .  A Michigan Court ruling too crazy to list in the show notes. Finally both of Jhae's Infiniti FX's have issues.  Brothas love the Slingshots Byron's C63 AMG This Michigan court ruling is cray cray What's wrong with Jhae's 2007 FX35 Sp...

Life in Japan, Adjusting to Car Life and Society 12.04.2021

63. Joining from Japan, guest Jawn Naya  (IG: anaya_sportscars ) joins the show to talk about his adjustment living in Japan from California in this special End to End conversation.  Jhae answers your questions in 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...

My drive from KY to AZ 05.04.2021

62. Jhae does his best Smokey and the Bandit run with a new daily Infiniti FX50S from Kentucky to Arizona with a stop along the way for bourbon, horse shit, and a few road trip bumps and bruises.  Arizona Ride of the Week guest Chris Moffatt joins to talk about his modified 2020 KIA Stinger, then Jhae gives you his random thought of the week.  Connect with the show · Car Instagram / Show...

Lost $1.8M in Bitcoin on two NSXs with NSXTRA Chris Cut 29.03.2021

61. Jhae recaps the $150,000 Honda Civic Type R experience at Barrett Jackson.  Chris Cut rejoins to talk about crypto currency, specifically his Bitcoin story.  $1.8 million dollars worth spent on a couple vehicles. Why the American dollar is dwindling in value at a fast rate.  Dub and Les of Thee Credit Mix and G.O.A.L.S podcast join to talk about their new Lexus SUV and the build...

Guest: Cody Walker on Honda Civic Type R Love , Barrett Jackson 2021 22.03.2021

60. Celebrity guest Cody Walker joins Jhae Pfenning to share his love of the Honda Civic Type R and to talk about ROWW ( Reach Out World Wide ), a small charity organization making a positive impact around the world. Cody shares his inspiration and goals behind the traveling car event Fuel Fest .   Arizona Ride of the Week guest Jerry Pacheco shares his Honda Civic Type R build.  Se...

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