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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.

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00:41:19

Starin At The World Through My Rearview

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2025/12/22

Episode SummaryIn this raw, old-school final episode of 2025, host Jhae Pfenning reflects on the holiday season, shares personal updates (including ongoing backyard remodel frustrations and a near-miss sewing machine purchase), dives into car news (stock C8 Corvette ZR1 running a 9.2-quarter mile), and gets introspective about life changes inspired by Tupac's "Staring at the World Through My Rearview."He discusses podcast growth in 2025 (going full video, technical challenges), goals for 2026

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00:43:02

JAS Motorsports Pininfarina NSX Restomod - Worth it?

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2025/12/15

Jhae Pfenning breaks down the stunning Pininfarina-designed JAS Motorsports NSX restomod that's taking the car world by storm!In this episode of the Hard Parking Podcast, host Jhae Pfenning dives deep into the jaw-dropping JAS Motorsports Tensei NSX – a full carbon-fiber restomod designed by legendary Italian design house Pininfarina. Is this million-dollar build the ultimate evolution of the iconic first-gen Acura/Honda NSX, or does something get lost in the transformation? Jhae shares his

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00:48:38

Charles Worden of Cleannuff Events in-studio

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2025/12/08

EP305Charles Worden (IG @cleannuff) returns to the Hard Parking Podcast after a 2-year hiatus. From beating 10 street-racing charges in Tempe, Arizona then getting shredded in bodybuilding, and plotting generational wealth — Charles explains why he disappeared, how he rebuilt himself, and why Cleannuff is coming back bigger than ever. The monster Stradman × Houston Hot Chicken event was just the start. Private supercar cruises, The Compound burnout spot, and huge 2026 plans with Lambos, 918s, GT3s

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00:20:09

Are Auto Shows Dying? My Larry Chen Full-Circle

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2025/12/01

Thanksgiving Real Talk, Auto Shows Are Dying, Larry Chen Full-Circle Moment & December Events | Hard Parking Podcast EP304Jhae Pfenning is back with a post-Thanksgiving vibe check: why nobody actually celebrates pilgrims anymore, why this year’s smoked turkey was mid (but nobody said it), how auto shows went from epic to “one sad hall,” getting blacked-out trying to watch the Bills in Arizona, and the wild full-circle moment with automotive photographer legend Larry Chen.Chapters:00:21 – Intro +

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00:53:12

Jake Johnson's STUNNING Nissan GT-R Collection | R32,...

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2025/11/24

EP303Inside a Stunning Private Nissan GT-R Collection | R32, R33, R34, Veilside RX-7 & More w/ Jake Johnson | Hard Parking PodcastIn this episode Jhae Pfenning steps inside Jake Johnson’s incredible private collection in the Phoenix area. Jake walks us through his journey from a green 1991 Foxbody Mustang GT (that he still owns!) to building one of the cleanest Nissan Skyline GT-R lineups in the country: an R32, black R33, legendary blue GReddy R33 demo car, ultra-rare yellow R34 V-Spec, and a

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01:17:36

Tim Eull's RX-7 Legacy: Rotary Passion

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2025/11/17

EP302 Podcast Episode Summary:Jhae Pfenning welcomes local Mazda RX-7 icon Tim Eull on the Hard Parking podcast, diving into his Arizona car scene dominance with a trophy-laden yellow 1993 RX-7 and original 1979 model. Tim Eull traces his roots from a plaid-interior 1973 Camaro Z28 and Minnesota street racing to rotary obsession, sharing repaint debates, engine reliability tips, and community-focused events. Explore RX-7 history, from 1979 production quirks to the underappreciated RX-8 and

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01:34:53

Is There A SHOCKING Truth About Toxic Reality TV?...

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2025/11/10

EP301 - Guest Sean O'Bannon in-studioJhae Pfenning welcomes Sean O'Bannon into the Hard Parking podcast studio for an engaging conversation as they sip Japanese whiskey and unpack wild career shifts from pools to medical sales, psychedelics for mental health, anime obsessions (Gundam & Macross), and their savage distain and roast of toxic reality TV that mostly women binge to, but is it all really that bad? Plus car tinkering, BMW reliability, and passion vs. paycheck

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01:24:38

NSX to the Arctic Circle: Johnny Lange In Studio

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2025/11/03

Episode 300 – Johnny Lange: 17,000-Mile NSX Road Trip from Key West to the Arctic CircleJhae welcomes longtime friend Johnny Lange (@NSXPlore) back to the Hard Parking , first time in-studioJohnny is mid-epic solo road trip: 17,000+ miles in his white 1st-gen NSX, camping almost every night, from Key West, FL to the Arctic Circle via the Dalton Highway, through NSXPO in Tacoma, and now looping the Lower 48 visiting friends.Chapters:01:36 – Johnny Lange Enters the Studio (First Time!) 05:37 – Who Is

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01:24:56

How Tyler Patterson Built TXP Media from Scratch

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2025/10/27

EP299 How Tyler Patterson Built TXP Media from Scratch | Hard Parking PodcastSummary: In the debut episode of the Hard Parking Podcast, host Jhae sits down with Tyler Patterson of TXP Media to explore his journey from a car enthusiast to a successful videographer and social media manager. Tyler shares how a viral video sparked his career, the importance of networking, and navigating the challenges of the content creation industry. With insights on AI’s impact and work-life balance, this episode is a

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00:35:44

Barrett Jackson was here , The Future Collector Car...

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2025/10/20

Episode SummaryIn this episode of Hard Parking, host Jhae Pfenning dives into Barrett-Jackson's fall auction (and why he skipped it), mourns the end of the Future Collector Car Show, and recaps the epic Cleannuff car meet packed with exotics. He answers listener Q&A on Amazon's Mass Effect TV series, the impact of eliminated CAFE penalties on ICE vehicles, U.S. EV struggles vs. global rivals, and hydrogen fuel cells—like the 1966 GM Electrovan and 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV. Plus, upcoming

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00:47:40

Slammedenuff Chaos , Mickey 17 sucks, Bad Bunny & NFL...

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2025/10/13

EP297 Episode Summary:In this action-packed episode, host Jhae Pfenning dives into the chaos at the Slammedenuff car show in Tennessee, where unruly crowds, fights, and drag racing led to the event’s cancellation. Jhae shares his experience renting a surprisingly zippy 2025 Chevy Trailblazer and recounts his fun-filled Buffalo Bills tailgating trip with family. Jhae watched on the plane and reviews Speed Racer (2008), Mickey 17 (2025), and Unholy Trinity,For the sports segment, Jhae is joined by

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00:42:35

Inside NSXPO 2025: Acura NSX, YouTube Grind & EV...

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2025/10/06

EP296 In this episode of the Hard Parking Podcast, host Jhae Pfenning welcomes back Jonathon Rivers of Drive Culture, fresh off the NSXPO 2025 banquet in Tacoma, Washington. As a 15-year veteran at American Honda and a passionate YouTuber, Jonathon shares insights on the grind of building a YouTube channel, from battling monetization woes to navigating copyright claims and the importance of audience engagement over subscriber counts. The duo dives into the thrilling NSXPO experience, discussing the

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01:12:55

Acura ZDX Killed After 2 Years: Epic NSX Road Trip to...

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2025/09/29

EP295 In this episode of the Hard Parking Podcast, host Jhae Pfenning dives into Acura's recent decision to discontinue the ZDX electric SUV after less than two years on the market. He shares his thoughts on its design, GM collaboration, and why EV SUVs like the ZDX and Rivian often struggle to turn profits in a shifting automotive landscape. Then, special guest Dre Mullins joins for "Dre Day Volume 3," recounting their separate epic NSX road trips from Phoenix to Tacoma for NSXPO

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00:58:03

Nick Kingsley's Epic Car Show for a Cause & Godzilla...

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2025/09/22

294 - Nick Kingsley's Epic Car Show for a Cause & Godzilla Passion Unveiled | Hard Parking PodcastIn this heartfelt episode of Hard Parking, host Jhae welcomes back Nick Kingsley for part two, diving into his transformative Drive Kind event for a child with a brain tumor, his passion for Godzilla and gaming, and personal struggles with health and loss. Nick shares how he organized a massive car show in just days, raising $20,000, while reflecting on his love for JDM cars like the RX7 and his

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00:53:26

Jorge Aquino’s Journey: Puerto Rican Roots, Exotic...

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2025/09/15

Episode 293 Jorge Aquino of Tormenting Tarmac: In this engaging episode of Hard Parking, host Jhae dives into a heartfelt conversation with Jorge Aquino, the passionate voice behind Tormenting Tarmac. Recorded on September 3, 2025, this episode explores Jorge's Puerto Rican heritage, love for cars, and journey in podcasting. From personal stories about family and cultural identity to his obsession with exotic cars like the Lamborghini Murciélago and McLaren SLR, Jorge shares what drives him. The

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01:34:16

Inside Randy Alameda's Gibson Guitar Collection |...

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2025/09/08

EP292 Cars and Guitars with guest Randy Alameda Randy Alameda aka Randy Arnold is a big time Gibson guitar collector and auto enthusiast. Jhae travels to Albuquerque for a sit down with Randy and to see the guitar vault. Summary: In this episode, host Jhae sits down with Randy Alameda, a 75-year-old Albuquerque icon, at an undisclosed South Valley location. Randy shares his vibrant life story, from his music career touring with the band Ashley Pond to his passion for Acura NSXs and his medical sales

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00:44:49

Anthem Cars and Coffee , Anthem Nights, Football is Back

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2025/09/01

EP291 Anthem Cars and Coffee / Anthem Nights and football is back. Brian Sheehan of Anthem Cars & Coffee (Anthem, Arizona) has a new evening car event called Anthem Nights that will debut Saturday September 13th starting at 4pm. Brian joins this episode to give a fun history and the inspiration behind Anthem Cars & Coffee and the upcoming Anthem Nights event. The NFL season kicks off soon and the NCAAF (College Fooball) season has already begun. Talk2Q is back to talk college and NFL

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00:21:03

Z06 and ZR1 Recalled , Honda/Acura giving up on EV?

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2025/08/25

EP290This week on the Hard Parking Podcast:🚨 Corvette Z06/ZR1 Recall – GM issues stop-sale due to fire risk while refueling⚡ Acura ditches EVs – Why hybrids are back & the U.S. grid can’t handle all-electric🛠️ Jhae installs an exhaust on the Honda Z (spoiler: it wasn’t easy)🧠 Shadow Corner is back! Are Big Tobacco & Miracle-Gro stockpiling legal weed?Also: The truth about America’s EV readiness, Gen 4 nuclear energy, and why China is winning the electric game.🎧 Fast-paced, opinionated,

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00:47:54

Kaila Yu - Fetishized

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2025/08/18

EP289 Kaila Yu is on the Mount Rushmore of Asian American models and influencers from the early 2000's. She joined the show to talk about her new book Fetishized (available August 19, 2025) and also share her thoughts about the modern culture and the historical media exploitation of Asian women. From Kaila's website https://kailayu.com/ : Kaila is an author based in Los Angeles. Her debut memoir, ‘Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty,’ will be published on August

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00:46:13

Corvette ZR1X vs Mustang GTD w/ Drew Bunkley (AI assist)

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2025/08/11

Ep288..Monterey Car Week is here! We give some highlights of Exotics on Broadway and some new changes this year. Show resident Corvette expert Drew Bunkley stops by the studio in his Tesla Plaid to discuss the ZR1X vs Mustang GTD. Jhae and Drew both use Grok AI as personal information assistants. What could go wrong? Referenced in this episode:Americans Most Stolen Vehicle is a muscle-car favoritehttps://www.motor1.com/news/768332/camaro-zl1-stolen-most-often-says-iihs/Corvette ZR1X Quail Silver

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