Hard Parking
"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.
Episodes
EP273 – They Don’t Make Them Like They Used To
This episode has full video on the YouTube channel @HardParking
Have you done the “Tesla Challenge"? Chances are, “No”. This is a made up challenge of seeing how many traffic lights you can go without seeing a Tesla. How many Tesla’s are on the road in the United States?
A man was arrested for vandalizing as many as 6 Tesla’s causing over $21,000 in damages but was NOT charged by co...
EP272
In this episode, Jhae and returning in-studio guest Dre Mullins discuss tariffs as it relates to auto sales as a former finance director. Dre gives his input on what may have gone wrong with the Hudson river helicopter crash involving the Siemens CEO, family, and Navy Seal pilot. Then Jhae and Dre recap all events leading to and during the Acura Long Beach Grand Prix weekend that took place April 11 - 13, 2025.
00:00 Int...
271 Copperstate 1000 - Arizona's premiere rally took place on Sunday April 6, 2025. This annual event is the premiere car rally of Arizona with cars ranging in value from several hundred thousand to several million. These vehicles have to be original and they drive 1,000 miles on the rally, hosted by Men's Art Council. Men's Art Council About:Men’s Arts Council (MAC) of Phoenix Art Museum was founded in January of 1967 ...
EP270
Video Available here: https://youtu.be/4BnZt8DuoaQ
In this episode, various topics related to the automotive world. The show kicks off by exploring tariffs and their implications for the car industry. EU fines automakers $496 million for recycling program collusion.
The potential impact of a 25% tariff on non-American-made cars and car parts.
What's up with Facebook Marketplace? Wins and frustrations. Is it time to replac...
269 - Tesla Under Attack , that is right, the people have waged war on Tesla but is that a smart move? Is it basic protesting or domestic terrorism when people try to set Tesla dealerships and charge stations on fire? The Tesla's camera's are catching unhinged people doing damage and most are arrested days, sometimes hours later. Was it worth it? Is our economy on the brink of failure due to all the tariffs? Would you r...
*This episode has a full video version on the Hard Parking YouTube page: https://youtu.be/dRxmCTFOJI4
EP 268 - Matt O'Connor is the Director of Operations for Young Motorcars in Scottsdale Arizona. A dealership that specializes in high end exotic sports cars, hyper cars, and other daily driven exotic cars. Born and raised in Scottsdale , Matt developed a passion for cars on his own, and like many others, the McLaren F1 quickly b...
267 - TVR cars and whisky with Aaron Forrester of TVR Imports
*This episode has a full video version on the YouTube channel*
Aaron Forrester returns to Hard Parking for the third time, this time to introduce his TVR Tuscan and his TVR Imports car business. After a history of TVR cars, He and the host drink whisky and also talk about dream cars. Japanese whisky vs scotch , do you have a favorite?
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EP266
There is a video version of this podcast on the YouTube page
On this episode I explore driving the Cayman, a loose play on words from my recent vacation to Grand Cayman. * Are the Honda and Nissan merger talks officially off?* A man has donated 10 Tesla Cybertrucks to the Las Vegas Police Department to be used as S.W.A.T vehicles * Honda to move Civic production to Indiana due to Mexico tariffs* RAI Institute demo with ...
EP 265
Full Video with 20 minute bonus of Jordan's cars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YberNs27dBk
Jordan's cars are well known in the Arizona car scene but in this episode, get to know who Jordan is as a person and how he stays grounded through his success and in the end, why he's really just a blue collar guy.
In this conversation, get to know Jordan, his business, and why a man who owns a McLaren P1 also owns a Dodge Neon SRT-4 ...
EP264
This episode has a full video portion on the YouTube page.
Nick Keck is a small business owner out of Queen Creek Arizona who has struggled with depression, self worth, and clinically diagnosed with OCD. Nick is also known in the Phoenix car scene for having insanely fast cars and a nice guy with strong opinions. However, few know the demons Nick has been facing. This is his current situation, this is his current story. ...
EP263
*IF YOU ARE LISTENING TO THIS AUDIO PORTION ON YOUTUBE, SWITCH OVER TO THE VIDEO
John Vasos first two appearances below:
➡️ EP116: https://youtu.be/YPji5Yu8UCQ?si=ni0Ny4jMFoG-q846
➡️ EP219: https://youtu.be/inBQ0Z_Xjy4?si=6HgN2Dw2l1uy8TE5
This John Vasos conversation was recorded in April of 2024. Guest Jake Cole was added for this episode to revisit his role on bringing John Vasos essentially to Hard Parking.
On February 11, ...
EP262 -Elle Victoria is an author, entrepreneur, automotive and brand influencer.
Follow our guest:
YouTube: @heelsnclutch Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/heelsnclutch/?hl=en
Mentioned in this episode:https://www.caranddriver.com/chevrolet/corvette-suv
Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning:
email: HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com
Website: www.Hardparkingpod.com...
EP261
Segment 1: Plane Crashes and Conspiracy Theories (0:00 - ~5:00)
- Reagan Airport Collision: A Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines flight collided, resulting in fatalities. Conspiracy theories abound, focusing on DEI policies and the female pilot's connection to the Biden administration. The host emphasizes the tragedy and cautions against jumping to conclusions. The official explanation of a continuity of gove...
EP260
(00:00) The reality of Majority vs Minority
(02:12) President Trump signs two controversial executive orders , Equal Employment Opportunity Act and Birthright Citizenship under the 14th Amendment
(31:05) Car News: Waymo vandalizations , Infiniti FX update
(38:09) Barrett-Jackson discussion with Chris Ashworth of "DTRockstar1"
(57:07) Closing thoughts
Mentioned in this episode:
EP259
Willie Zuniga (Zuniga Zoom Zoom) joins the show to share his vast knowledge and obsession with the highly rare and collective 1:64 die cast vehicles, primarily focusing on the Honda brand.
Jhae previews Barrett Jackson week and some general car news, updates about the California Fires.
Guest Willie Zuniga: instagram.com/zunigazoomzoom
Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning:
email: HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com
Website: ...
EP258
Actor and Acro Trainer Victor Togunde joins the show to give his thoughts on the fires around Los Angeles including the complete destruction of the Palisades and homes in Malibu and surrounding neighborhoods. Should local government have listened to the ideas of Moses West?
Honda 0 has unveiled two prototype/concept vehicles to debut in the 2026 market. The Honda 0 SUV and the Honda 0 Saloon. Initial thoughts and light opini...
EP257
*Podcast Note and Corrections:
I referred to two football player names incorrectly and I knew it did not sound right when I said the names. Sam Leavitt (call him Will Leavitt) and Gunnar Stockton (called him Connor)
A Happy New Year for some but not all. A Cybertruck explodes in front of the Trump hotel in Las Vegas, a domestic terrorists runs over pedestrians in New Orleans and a 22 year old is arrested in Katy Texas for pu...
EP256
In this final episode of 2024, Jhae answers the rest of your questions from the Hard Parking Violations FB group and the Hard Parking Channel on Instagram. Do you have New Years Resolutions? Bizarre news about two men dying while searching for Sasquatch and more.
Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning:
email: HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com
Website: www.Hardparkingpod.com...
Ep255
Jhae gets into a shouting match with his wife, find out why. Ms. Hawk Tuah Hailey Welch is getting sued, a 27 year is arrested for spraying bug killer on fruits and vegetables in Wal-Mart in Mesa AZ and what does Wes Tankersley think about the new James Gunn Super Man movie trailer?
Honda and Nissan potential merger, the Toyota Super A90 has ended production, is it legal to have Christmas lights on your car?, and Jhae a...
EP254
A man drives his vehicle into the dealership, Luigi Mangione guns down United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and UAB's take over the New York and New Jersey skies at night, all within the same week. Jhae travels to Torrance CA for Honda HQ Cars & Coffee.
Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning:
email: HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com
Website: www.Hardparkingpod.com
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