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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.
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Trista's PL8STORY (Plate Story) Podcast

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What does that vanity plate say? Just like some song lyrics, vanity plates can be a mystery to everyone but the driver. They are debated on social media and even when we think we know what they say, the meaning behind it is probably a mystery. Getting a vanity plate may just be harder than picking your next tattoo - because you only have room for one. Host, Trista Polo, had a suspicion the vanity plates we drive by every day probably have interesting stories behind them...because of the roll ...
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EP277 Dodge / Stellantis has pulled the plug on at least one version of the Dodge Charger EV with over 3,500 still sitting on dealership lots. Slate auto has an EV truck you can design for under $20,000 USD after incentives, but with a release set for 2027 , will it be worth the wait? We visit Puerto Vallarta , Mexico for the first time. Do you hav…
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EP276 From master level Xpel installer, TikTok entertainer and game streamer, to lead vocalist for the Phoenix Arizona based metal band Menace Mary, Anthony Soto peels back some layers to his eccentric and positive outlook on life. Menace Mary on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@MenaceMary Kaiju Studio's Reaction Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@K…
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EP275 In 2022 a man murdered his Uber driver, a mother of four, the murderer has now been sentenced to life in prison. The most annoying thing on a road trip are people who do not obey the traffic signs of "Slower Traffic Keep Right" . While on a family vacation in San Diego, Jhae discovers velella's on the beach, find out what they are. General Mo…
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EP274 Born and raised here in Arizona, Nick Kingsley at the age of 25 already belongs to a small fraternity of car fabricators and fitment experts around the country. His latest project was installing a Liberty Walk widebody on an first gen Acura NSX for Fitment Industries. Nick has also worked alongside Akira Nakai on the very popular RWB Porsche …
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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 vandaliz…
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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 Ac…
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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…
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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.…
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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? I…
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*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 devel…
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267 - TVR cars and whisky with Aaron Forrester of TVR Imports *This episode has a full video version on the YouTube channel* https://youtu.be/MA9UiQIPnX8 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 al…
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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 m…
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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 …
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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 …
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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…
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EP262 -Elle Victoria is an author, entrepreneur, automotive and brand influencer. Follow our guest: YouTube: @heelsnclutch Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/heelsnclutch/?hl=en Book:www.allshewantsbook.com Mentioned in this episode:⁠https://www.caranddriver.com/chevrolet/corvette-suv Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: HardParkingPodc…
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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 ag…
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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 …
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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…
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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 2…
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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 run…
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Ep255 Jhae gets into a shouting match with his wife, find outwhy. Ms. Hawk Tuah Hailey Welch isgetting 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 en…
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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: [email protected] Website: ⁠⁠⁠…
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EP253 Talk2Q joins Jhae to discuss the 12 team CFB prediction from the committee leading into the conference championship game weekend. Find out where they were right and wrong. Elon Musk leaves and event in a prototype driverless Tesla, are you ready for the next evolution in transportation? Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: HardPark…
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EP252 Guest Jay Lopez talks about his current cancer treatment, his love of kit cars, and his new found motivation on life. Jhae gives thoughts on what Thanksgiving is really about, and it's not what you think. Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: [email protected] Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.Hardparkingpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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EP251 Andre Mullins is a 21 year military veteran, fellow Acura NSX owner, and gamer, among other things. In this episode, he and Jhae talk about cars, the military, and Jaguar's new ad campaign. Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: [email protected] Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.Hardparkingpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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Ep250 Jhae points at a funny moment from Wheel of Fortune, "treat yourself a round of sausage" After Bitcoin peaked at $92,000, was it the regret of selling or the memory of NSXTRA Chris Cut that stays in the mind? The breakdown of the 34 felonies against Donald Trump, did you know? Jhae recaps the success of the 7th oneLess car show and food drive…
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Ep 249 Jhae asks if it should be legal to disable personal drones if the owner is creeping on your family on your property. Nikki Robinson joins to talk about her first time having a SEMA feature vehicle. Opinion: Why the Democrats failed at popular and electoral college vote to the Republicans Car News: How often vehicles crash into buildings in A…
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Ep248 Is everything bigger in Texas? The 2024 NSX Club of America annual NSXPO event was the largest to date. Jhae recounts his trip from Gilbert AZ to Dallas TX and then back to Gilbert AZ, bookended by the Streeters. So what does that even mean? Jhae also assumed the exclusive to Texas, Old Forester King Ranch would be the only whiskey bottle on …
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Ep247 After the NSXPO2024 Banquet in Grapevine Texas, Jonathan Rivers of Acura sat down with Jhae to talk about Jonathan the early launch and success with the Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S, college sports, and Jonathan's side adventures on YouTube with his "Drive Culture" channel. You can reach Jonathon at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jona…
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Ep246 Katherine Cox returns to talk about Ferraris, Auctions, and Firearms. In this episode, Jhae and dives into the unveiling of the Ferrari F80, a 1200-horsepower hybrid marvel priced at around $4 million. We also get a sneak peek at the rumored Lexus LFR. Kat provides a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges of driving and managing vehicles at…
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EP245 Jhae recaps the Future Collector Car Show at Barrett-Jackson, Tesla's three big wins of the weekend, and Talk2Q joins the show to talk about college football. Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: [email protected] Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.Hardparkingpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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EP244 Bob Marshall returns. A man is arrested after stealing a vehicle to get to his court date for stealing a different vehicle. 20 year old YouTube influencer Jack Doherty crashes his McLaren while live streaming, on the phone, in the rain. Tesla issues a recall on the Cybertruck. Bobchat: Listen to Bobchat: https://open.spotify.com/show/5csmcpyr…
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Ep243 - I Get Nervous Too Thoughts and prayers to the lives lost and the millions left without powers and homes effected by the destruction of Hurricane Helene. Jhae recaps his experience working the Gila River Resort & Casino | Barrett Jackson Auto Auction Cars and Coffee. Also a little information about the cool Hot Wheels Legends Tour as it made…
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Ep242 Friend and fellow NSX owner Chase Heath drops by the studio. Chase was in town for the Southwest Speed festival. The fellas discuss Chase's line of business, a trip to a video game manufacturer and cars in general. Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: [email protected] Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.Hardparkingpod.c…
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EP241 Ravi Tomerlin of WeDontLift Racing joins the show to highlight the upcoming Southwest Speed Festival on September 21-22, 2024. There was a second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, but the media doesn't care. Do you? Stellantis invests more than $400 million on Dare Forward 2030 plan Southwest Speed Festival: https://sout…
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EP240 Jhae reflects on a recent vacation to Minnesota and how his family has become even smaller since the passing of his father in 2020, emphasizing the value of spending time with loved ones. The latest podcast review suggesting they "stick to cars," and how this feedback as an opportunity for improvement and learning but also how the Dan Lebatar…
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Ep 239 Jhae expresses gratitude for the listeners who engage with the podcast in various ways—through YouTube, RSS streams, or social media. The podcast covers a wide range of topics beyond automotive news, including current events and personal stories. The host values open dialogue and acknowledges that not all opinions shared may align with those…
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Ep238 Jhae and David open with the new Acura EV concept and weather automobile manufacturers should be more focused on hybrid and other technologies. Is Honda making a mistake committing to EV? What is the current political climate for someone living in California in 2024? Will we ever know what really happened in Butler, PA on July 13th and what i…
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Ep237 Monterey Car Week is here! The highlight for many attendees is the free to the public event Exotics on Broadway. Johnny Valencia joins the show to preview this annual event. For 2024 there will be over 60 hyper cars in attendance as this year the event celebrates Koenigsegg. From multi-million dollar cars to the super affordable, we take a lo…
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EP236 David Diggs is a jazz musician, composer, producer and arranger for decades, finally getting his first big break in the mid 1970's. Through decades of friendships with Pat Boone, multiple collaborations and projects with others and also working with his musically talented daughter Rachel Diggs, David has managed to keep his head above water a…
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EP 235 Announcement and unveiling of the 1000+ horsepower C8 ZR1 has been taking the automotive world by storm. Our Corvette expert Drew Bunkley joins the show to give a rundown of the pricing, optional equipment, and buzz of Chevrolets latest super car competing miracle. Then Jhae and Drew answer some of the political transportation questions foun…
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EP234 Ralph Gilles like you've never heard before on the city of Detroit, vehicle designs he worked on that are rarely mentioned, and diversity with growth. This coffee shop style conversation is one to remember. In car news, Hyundai has Gameboy problems. Ralph Bio from Stellantis.com Ralph Gilles was appointed chief design officer for the Chrysler…
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Ep 233 As everyone should know by now, on July 13, 2024 there was an attempt to shoot and kill former US President (current candidate for Republican party) Donald Trump at a Republic rally in Bethel Park Pennsylvania. Jhae and his recurring guest Brian discuss what they saw and listened to on that afternoon as well as discuss their own opinions. Co…
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ep 232 Show guest Bo Jung recaps his trip to Germany , fast rental cars and hours on the autobahns including a nurburgring drive. On the Q&A: Are replica wheels legit? Are RHD JDM cars overrated since there are now so many being imported into the US. Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: [email protected] Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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Ep231 The viewpoints on the first Presidential Debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden are just opinions from two American's not directly involved in the politics of our great nation. Jhae checks in with good friend and host of the SeeThrougIt podcast / Warriors Collection, Brian Sailes. The two offer opinions on the Presidential Debate and the c…
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Ep230 It seems the internet remains undefeated as the less known Tippah County Tribune published an article stating that the Hawk Tuah girl, Hailey Wellington has been fired from her job as a pre-school teacher. This satirical article set the world on fire faster than Amazon Prime's Fallout TV series. Whether Hailey is even really a pre-school teac…
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Ep 229 Happy Father's Day. Jhae watches and raves about the Amazon Prime show "Fallout" based off the Bethesda studio's popular game franchise. There is a recap to the Albuquerque trip and thoughts on Father's Day and how easy and hard it has been to be a father and dad. Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: [email protected] W…
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**Ep228: Actor Noel G Returns to Hard Parking for a Full Conversation** Episode 228 of Hard Parking features actor Noel G in his first full-length conversation on the show since late 2020. Noel is best known for playing characters named "Hector," including in the Fast and Furious franchise. Noel has appeared in over 200 movies, with at least 22 mor…
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