Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning
By Jhae Pfenning
Cars only bring people together as an ice breaker. This podcast goes beyond the thin perception that all car people are the same. Whether a celebrity guest, the show host, or local guest, Behind every car owner is a real person with relatable experiences, perspectives, controversial opinions about the real world around us, relationship issues and very different definitions of what being a "car" person even is. If you enjoy pop-culture, insightful perspectives, and a sprinkle of car news, try Hard Parking today.
Hard Parking with Jhae PfenningMar 18, 2024
Two-Time YoYo World Champion Gentry Stein in-studio
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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/
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Acura Long Beach Grand Prix
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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.
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Who is Mitchell Bailey?
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
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Catching up with John Vasos NSX Legend
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 eclipse is here for the first time since 2017 and experts suggest it won't be back until 2047.
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Tesla Cyber Truck ugly? Checking In with BobChat Podcast
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?
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Is your car spying on you? Former GM programmer tells all
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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-consent 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
TikTok divest or ban? Remembering Coz
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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 TikTok account, find out why. Also, has Long John Silver's finally lost its collective mind?
(0:00) Remembering Coz
(12:55) Intro
(15:25) Has Long John Silver's lost it?
(18:00) St. Patrick's Day Irish Whiskey
(20:22) Can white people drive Buick's
(23:55) TikTok conversation
(41:17) Wes loves Phoenix
(45:20) Closing
Guests:
Wes Tankersley: https://www.instagram.com/wes.tankersley/ Drew Bunkley: https://www.instagram.com/c8matrix/
One Drink Wednesday with Jhae & Wes:
https://www.instagram.com/onedrinkwednesday/
https://www.tiktok.com/@onedrinkwednesday
Discussed in this episode:
The Social Dilemma: https://www.thesocialdilemma.com/the-film/
All in Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@allin
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The Rub Doctor - Anthony Lezada
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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.
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I bought a new car
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Jhae bought a new car, find out what was purchased.
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Old Town Mission , Wes want's a new truck
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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 truck.
Car News Links:
https://www.autoblog.com/2024/02/22/video-amazon-delivery-driver-survives-train-collision/
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The Grand Canyon and shattered crowns
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.
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Mental Health Check In - Charles Worden of Cleannuff
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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 with his HOA, Valentines Day's cockroaches, and more.
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You Are Right Where You Should Be
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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.
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Auction Week Dinner is Mandatory
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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/porsche-unveils-macan-ev-with-local-pricing-and-specs-announced/
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Never Meet Your Favorite Influencers
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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.
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Is Electrification one big scam or are people just stupid?
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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?
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Autocannon Official with Micheal Bush in studio
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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 Instagram: @trackspecdailydrivers
http://www.maxboost.com/
https://shop.autocannon.com/
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Best Of 2023: Writer Producer Noah R Nelson
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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 children seeking freedom and independence. This incredible story and the heart breaking conditions the people of Burma are fighting every day is a reminder of the realities people often face in less fortunate parts of the world.
About Noah: Noah Nelson is a writer and producer known for CSI: New York, Hawaii Five-0, Secrets and Lies, and The Oath. He was born in Northern California, but grew up on the Big Island of Hawaii, Arizona, and Washington State. His father is actor Craig T. Nelson and his mother is theater director Robin McCarthy. - imdb
Learn more about David Eubank and the Free Burma Rangers: https://www.freeburmarangers.org/
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Best of 2023: Brandon of Tuxon Speed
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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.
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Waffle House, SOCOM, and Fuel Fest Phoenix
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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.
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Detroit has installed an EV charging road
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 equipped with a proprietary charge pack. Is the future now?
Electreon and the Michigan Department of Transportation have entered into a five year agreement to improve then bring this technology forward.
electrek.co/2023/11/29/michigan-us-first-wireless-charging-public-roadway/
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Guest: Actor Reggie Watkins on the SAG-AFTRA strike
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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 right". Are all actors automatically part of the SAG? Is there a difference in being a commercial vs video game actor / talent?
You can follow Reggie Watkins here:
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/im-probably-right/id1574921719
IMBD: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2078516/
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Seattle's Can Can Culinary Cabaret & my Cadillac XT5 AWD rental
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/hardparkingpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/jhaepfenning/
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Guest: NASCAR Official - Jasser Valerio
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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
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oneLESS Car Show and Food Drive - United Food Bank of AZ
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What kind of driver are you? Passive, aggressive, or passive aggressive? Jhae has a back to back encounter at the same gas station with two different strangers.
On Saturday November 11th, OneAuto , RadOrDie, ELG Accident Attorneys, Right Honda | Right Toyota, and others did the oneLESS Food Drive and CarShow benefitting the United Food Bank of Arizona. Hear how over $8,100 and 42,000 meals were raised and provided.
United Food Bank: https://www.unitedfoodbank.org/ ELG Personal Injury Attorneys: https://elgphx.com/
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Live from the Modded Kulture Sanctuary 5
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On Saturday October 28th, local events group Modded Kulture held its 5th Sanctuary event. A motorsports event with a car show, motorcycle donut pit, drift pits and legit drift cars out on a track, and over 50 vendors. In this episode, Jhae sits down the Chris of Modded Kulture. Upcoming Saturday November 11th is the 6th oneLESS car show and food drive with the United Food Bank of Arizona, RadoODie event promotions and other sponsors. Mimi of RadOrDie stopped by the studio to film a promo video and talk about oneLESS.
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Is AI here to take your job?
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AI has been around for a few years but Adobe recently made a big splash with the Generative Fill in Photoshop Beta. This new software feature spawned dozens of other competing applications with including AI type features for content creators. ChatGPT made big news earlier in 2023 which is another form of AI. So is AI here to take your job? Guest commercial photographer Danny Nikkhoo stops by the studio to talk about AI.
Also in this episode: Do street sweepers really work? Are you a "supper" or "dinner" person? Did you know are very different by definition. Honda recalls 176,000 Honda Civics, so is your Civic one of those?
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So Who Do YOU Side With? Republican, Democrat, or something else
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Great friend of the show and OneDrinkWednesday co-host Wes Tankersley of the Shaping Success podcast joins to talk about why he keeps buying Honda's after owning pick up trucks most of his life. Although still driving large Chevy trucks, there always seems to be a Honda around. Also in this episode, Jhae talks about a social media encounter that ended with calling Jhae a "Libtard". Why does Jhae love the All-In podcast so much and why is a website like www.isidewith.com such an important tool to align ones political interest and beliefs with the ideal candidates?
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Catching up to Brando the Creative
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Jhae added some go-fast parts to his NSX and is then joined by original Hard Parking Podcast show co-host Brando Barrameda. What has Brando been up to these past few years and what are his plans moving forward for his newly acquired media team?
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A casual Atlanta NSXPO recap
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Fred Plan joins Jhae Pfenning for a casual recap of NSXPO 2023, the annual weekend event of the NSX Club of America. For 2023 it was hosted in Atlanta Georgia. Find out what made this one a little more special for Fred and Jhae.
Jhae also reviews the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. Is it actually better than an Acura MDX?
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My VF1S NSX story from the PL8STORY podcast
Ep193
This episode was originally released in March 2022 on the Trista's PL8STORY podcast. Trista's PL8STORY is a podcast dedicated to learning the story behind the vanity license plate. Although this was released in March of 2022, our interview was done in late 2021.
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San Diego or Bust
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It's car show season, find out what that means to show host Jhae. The Hot Wheels Legends Tour came to Gilbert Arizona but not without controversy. Is my car "show car" worthy, is yours?
San Diego vacation recap, tired of fast food.
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Joe Burrow drives an Acura NSX
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Note from Jhae,
This podcast episode drops Monday September 11th. While there is no mention of this day in the actual podcast episode, every year those of us in America remember this date in our history. We all remember where we were and what we were doing when the twin towers in NYC and the Pentagon were attacked by terrorists. We also remember United Airlines flight 93. I still have the newspapers from that day and the day after. We will never forget. RIP those who tragically died that day and days following due to injury as well as the lives of all the first responders.
About this episode:
College Football and the NFL are here. Jhae watches big Texas Longhorns games and remembers his dog Izzy whom passed on September 12, 2022. Jhae recaps his family vacation in Minnesota as well as his 19th year wedding anniversary on Labor Day.
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Why is Jawn moving back to Japan?
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In 2018, born and raised Californian Jawn Naya moved to Japan. In 2021, Jawn moved back to California but discovered everything in the USA was different, so different that Jawn is now moving back to Japan. In this episode, find out those differences and why they were so extreme that Jawn has chosen to go back to Japan to escape those changes in the USA. Also, Happy 19th Marriage Anniversary to my wife Ivette.
Follow Jawn on his adventures: www.instagram.com/anaya_sportscars/
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Gran Turismo movie. Worth the hype?
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In this episode Jhae reads an email from a long time listener that helps define what this show is about. Is the Gran Turismo movie truly a great movie if it is being watched only by car people?
Guest Devan Antram calls in to talk about his latest rental car and his new Instagram page. instagram.com/rent_and_review/
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The LGBTQ+ conversation
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John and Marcus of the RTWJ Podcast, members of the LGBTQ+ community join show host Jhae to have a deep discussion about challenges both external to, and internal to, the LGBTQ+ community.
How many challenges growing up are because of ones sexual preference vs just being unfortunate challenges everyone faces in some capacity?
Does "coming out" impact gay people more at a younger or older age?
What age should the education system teach children / young adults about sexual differences?
Is your "Gay Card" accepted everywhere or is there strong judgement that you may not be "gay enough"?
You can catch all the RTWJ Podcasts on Apple or anywhere you get your podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rtwj-podcast/id1498285401
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Exotics on Broadway - Here's what to expect in Monterey
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Monterey Car Week is here. Johnny Valencia of GearOneAgency, Exotics on Broadway, FuelRun, and GoldRushRally returns to the show to tell us what visitors to Exotics on Broadway can expect in Monterey.
Jhae talks a little bit about the wild fire situation on Maui and how you could and should help.
Episode Links and resources:
https://www.exoticsonbroadway.com/
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Would you buy a rental car?
ep185
So would you buy a vehicle that was used by one of the major rental car companies? In this episode, Jhae is joined by Joe Nieves to talk about his 10+years working in the industry and what rental car companies are doing, or should be doing in order to keep their vehicles in great condition to eventually be sold off to banks who in turn, sell them to the public.
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Netflix Hyperdrive sensation Fielding Shredder Returns
**EPISODE SPOILER: MAJOR CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT FROM FIELDING SHREDDER**
Our favorite drift and motorsports athlete Fielding Shredder of Shredder Racing returns for the first time since 2020. Find out what has changed in his life, what new opportunities he has moving forward.
What are the differences in drift courses between United States, France, and Japan? What are the food and cultural differences? What is the breaking news contest announcement?
All that and more in this episode with Fielding.
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Tequila and Race Cars - Road America
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.
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Bravago Bold Seltzer - *BEST* new hard seltzer?
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.com/
Matt can be found at: https://www.instagram.com/motorator/
Devan Artram stops by the studio to drink Jhae's bourbon and talk about his 6-door Lincoln limousine. The two also get into a little car news after Jhae fills us in on a forgotten Puerto Rico excursion from a recent vacation.
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Musician TRIGGA3 in studio
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 globe. Hear his story in this episode of a car guy leaving the car world behind.
All of Trigga3 contacts and creative outlets can be found at:
https://hoo.be/iamtrigga3
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10 days in Puerto Rico
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?
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Big Hot Meat - Justin James in-studio
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
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Free Burma Rangers - with writer and producer Noah Nelson
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 children seeking freedom and independence. This incredible story and the heart breaking conditions the people of Burma are fighting every day is a reminder of the realities people often face in less fortunate parts of the world.
About Noah: Noah Nelson is a writer and producer known for CSI: New York, Hawaii Five-0, Secrets and Lies, and The Oath. He was born in Northern California, but grew up on the Big Island of Hawaii, Arizona, and Washington State. His father is actor Craig T. Nelson and his mother is theater director Robin McCarthy. - imdb
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NSX Legend Randy Marchetti - RM Racing
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 after RM, and Randy's musical talents in this exciting episode. Show host Jhae also serves up a short car news segment.
Randy Marchetti does not have social media outside of Facebook but can be found there along with his cover band Echo of Alt.
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I drove a new Z06, here is what I thought. Drew Bunkley in studio
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 questions about the remaining Corvette models. Will we see a ZR-1 or will Corvette stop with the Zora?
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Memorial Day, Bobchat Podcast on movies
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.
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Tuxon Speed - Incredible transformation from prison to near seven figure income
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.
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California crackdown on street car takeovers, Acura Integra Type S pricing discussion
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 that could be voted in by the end of June 2023. Find out more inside this episode.
Guest: Ira Leventhal , https://www.youtube.com/@503pdxCars | www.instagram.com/503pdxcars/ | www.instagram.com/503pdx/
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