221 episodes

Beyond the car, behind every steering wheel is a real person.

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.

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Beyond the car, behind every steering wheel is a real person.

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.

    Who is Mitchell Bailey?

    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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    Website: https://www.hardparkingpod.com/
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    Hard Parking Gear: https://www.hardparkingpod.com/hard-parking-gear

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Catching up with John Vasos NSX Legend

    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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    Website: https://www.hardparkingpod.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jhaepfenning/
    Hard Parking Gear: https://www.hardparkingpod.com/hard-parking-gear

    • 59 min
    Tesla Cyber Truck ugly? Checking In with BobChat Podcast

    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?




    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

    • 39 min
    Is your car spying on you? Former GM programmer tells all

    Is your car spying on you? Former GM programmer tells all

    ep217

    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

    • 34 min
    TikTok divest or ban? Remembering Coz

    TikTok divest or ban? Remembering Coz

    ep216

    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



    Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning:

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    Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/HardParkingPodcast

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    • 48 min
    The Rub Doctor - Anthony Lezada

    The Rub Doctor - Anthony Lezada

    ep215



    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.

    Follow Antony here on instagram:
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    Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning:
    email: HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com
    Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.Hardparkingpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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    • 46 min

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