Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning

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)...

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...

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 g...

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. Ha...

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 Contac...

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 c...

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 aft...

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 que...

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/h...

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....

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 t...

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 litigation...

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...

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...

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 o...

ep168 Dave Ekiss joins the show as Jhae and Dave drink Japanese whiskey and reminisce about the old Acura Integra and attempt to talk about the 2024 Acura Integra Type S. The newest Type S combines ultimate street performance with an exhilarating driver experience. With an impressive 320-HP*, the Integra Type S reaches new levels of performance. Arriving Summer 2023. www.acura.com Connect with the...

ep167 Jamie the Nomadic X-ray tech returns to review her lovely rental car from the big island of Hawaii. She always reviews the nightlife and some of the best beaches on the island then regretfully sticks around long enough to hear a special joke. Jhae reviews episode one of a docuseries called "Year Million" and it's talking points of A.I. (Artificial Intelligence) and where exactl...

ep 166 Marcus DiSabella visits the Hard Parking studio during his first ever trip to Arizona. Marcus owns and operations Heeltoe Automotive, a Honda and Acura specific auto parts company that has been in business for 20 years. This conversation was recorded Saturday March 11th. Find out more at: Heeltoe Automotive https://www.heeltoeauto.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Heeltoe. Instagram: w...

ep165 The owners of Helix Auto Works - Nico Zaga , Jay Bozeman , and Ramzi Vincent join the show to talk about the most talked about automobile of March 2023. This NSX was recovered from a river after being reported stolen over 16 years ago. Helix Auto Works purchased it for $8,500 and plans to fully restore it. But what will come of the vehicle now that it has gained so much attention from news o...

Ep164.  Jhae and Ivette spend a week on the big island of Hawaii and are reminded of the nuances that come with travel in 2023.  Jhae has a run in with the TSA and in a separate incident, has his personal space violated in the airport restroom.  In this episode, Jhae recaps the best of the trip from volcanos, excursion adventures, and even dips into the astronomy.  They visit an old friend from th...

ep163 Chris Cut (NSXTRA) joins the show from his camper top NSX, find out what happens. Divya Sangam of ValuePenguin.com is back, this time to talk about fatal car crash statistics.  Finally Bobchat Podcast debuts new segment. 

ep162.  Are you a giver or are you a taker in life?  Or are you down the middle? Meanwhile a husband and wife tag team Jhae on a negotiation, and what vehicle will Jhae buy next between the Acura MDX and the Infiniti QX60?  The answer might surprise you.  Connect with the show · HardParkingPod.com · Instagram JhaePfenning · Support us on Patreon · YouTube HardParkingPodcast · Support This Podcast...

ep161  What happens when two car guys sit down to record a podcast episode while sipping some Yamazaki Japanese whisky?  You get a conversation that covers the claim of over 1,000 train derailments a year, UFO's, warehouse/factory fires, and whether humans are the only living thing in the cosmos.    Why did Phil choose a 997 Porsche 911 over other vehicles?    Phil ca...

ep160 In this episode, the host Jhae Pfenning does the annual Celebrity Super Bowl picks round of phone calls.  Special thanks to this years group, philanthropist Cody Walker, actor /director Noel G "Hector", Phoenix Rising Team Captain Darnell King, actor / director Reggie Watkins, actor Victor Togunde, writer/producer Noah R Nelson, race car driver Ryan Eversley, NASCAR correspondent / pers...

ep159 In this episode, Aaron Forrester makes his return to the show to preview the Tempe Beach Concours event coming up March 18, 2023.  This is a co-branded event with Modded Kulture and Phoenix Childrens Hospital.  The event will take place in Tempe, Arizona.  Aaron and Jhae drink some whiskey and complain about how street car takeovers are ruining everything for everyone.  &...