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 honest take after talking with fellow NSX owners and compares it to Singer and Gunther Werks Porsche builds.
Later, Talk 2 Que returns to the show for an in-depth recap of the 2025 college football playoff selections, controversial snubs, surprise inclusions like Indiana and James Madison, and what to expect from the Texas vs. Michigan bowl matchup. Plenty of hot takes on Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, and who might win it all!
Whether you're an NSX enthusiast, a restomod fan, or deep into college football – this episode has something for you.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro & Recent NSX Meet Recap
02:13 - JAS Motorsports Pininfarina NSX Reveal Discussion
04:13 - Is This Million-Dollar Restomod Worth It?
05:01 - Pininfarina Design Legacy & Donor Car Requirements
06:02 - Singer vs Gunther Werks vs JAS Tensei NSX
08:09 - Engine, Transmission & Pricing Details
11:43 - Why True NSX Owners Might Hesitate
14:23 - Talk 2 Que Joins: College Football Playoff Reactions
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EP305
Charles 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 and more.
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IG: @hardparkingpodcast |@cleannuff
Chapters
00:00 – Intro + Why Charles vanished for 2 years
02:26 – Beating the Tempe “kingpin” case (10 charges → 0 convictions)
05:12 – The insane Stradman x Houston Hot Chicken comeback event09:50 – 270 lbs bodybuilding bulk, now shredded “Jacked Ghost”
14:04 – Private supercar cruises & why cities still fear him
19:02 – The Compound: legal burnouts, photoshoots & 2026 plans
45:28 – New supercar(s), YouTube launch & Cleannuff forever
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Thanksgiving Real Talk, Auto Shows Are Dying, Larry Chen Full-Circle Moment & December Events | Hard Parking Podcast EP304
Jhae 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 + Texas beats A&M, Michigan loses again
03:18 – The real meaning of Thanksgiving in 2025
07:08 – Phoenix Auto Show
10:16 – Hope4TheHomeless charity show
12:10 – Larry Chen and the 2017 Pikes Peak photobomb
15:41 – Why I won't be attending FuelFest this year
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EP303
Inside a Stunning Private Nissan GT-R Collection | R32, R33, R34, Veilside RX-7 & More w/ Jake Johnson | Hard Parking Podcast
In 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 2021.5 GT-R NISMO Special Edition in Stealth Gray.We also dive into his triple Cobra R Mustang set, Shelby GT350R Heritage, restored 300ZX, ’94 Supra, Veilside Fortune RX-7 project straight out of Tokyo Drift, and even his ex-press 2005 Acura NSX. Jake shares stories of street racing in the San Fernando Valley, buying cars sight-unseen from Japan, and the full-restoration rabbit hole that keeps every car in concours-level condition. PLUS – Jake gives a shout-out to the massive Code R GT-R event happening right now at The Warehouse in Phoenix (Nov 22–29) with daily events and Larry Chen appearing on the 29th.
Chapters
01:39 – Code R GT-R event at The Warehouse (Nov 22-29) + Larry Chen appearance
02:35 – How Jake got into cars (Tom Nelson, street racing, green Foxbody Mustang)
05:03 – First car: 1991 green Mustang GT (still owns it!)
08:52 – The 300ZX that smoked him & the Stillen GTZ look
11:17 – How the GT-R obsession actually started
17:52 – The Cobra R trilogy (’93, ’95, 2000R)
21:09 – Buying Skylines sight-unseen from Japan
22:31 – The legendary GReddy blue R33 demo car
26:57 – The ultra-rare Stealth Gray 2021.5 GT-R NISMO Special Edition
28:13 – Buying tips for imported Skylines (rust, clusters, documentation)
36:41 – Yellow R34 V-Spec rarity explained
40:52 – Veilside Fortune RX-7 project (Tokyo Drift vibes)
43:50 – How Jake finally scored his 2005 Acura NSX press car
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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 Mazda's upcoming hybrid rotary concept. Tim highlights his 23rd Seven Stock run, co-organizing the Arizona Rising Sun Rally for pre-2005 Japanese classics, and launching Honeywell's "Bring Your Ride to Work Day." Prioritizing relationships over awards, Tim Eull inspires RX-7 enthusiasts with tales of car clubs, vintage mods, and preserving rotary heritage. Essential listening for Mazda RX-7 fans, Arizona rally lovers, and classic Japanese car collectors.
Tim Eull Instagram: www.instagram.com/hardparkingpod/
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Intro & Blinker Rant
00:02:06 - Welcoming Tim Eull
00:04:48 - 1973 Camaro Z28 & Plaid Interiors
00:15:41 - Discovering Mazda RX-7 Rotaries
00:29:37 - Arizona Rising Sun Rally Details
00:36:54 - Seven Stock & Rotary Events
00:56:32 - RX-8 Insights & Mazda Future
01:13:24 - Passion, Community & Wrap-Up
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EP301 - Guest Sean O'Bannon in-studio
Jhae 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 debates.
Chapters:
00:06:00 - Whiskey Tasting & Sean's Military-Kid Roots
00:10:03 - Pool Chemist Secrets & Hating the Job
00:22:36 - Passions vs Paychecks: Music & Art
00:25:14 - Medical Sales Pivot & Work-Life Win
00:28:22 - Psychedelics for Mental Health Revolution
00:45:00 - Gundam vs Macross Anime Nerd-Out
01:09:05 - NUCLEAR Reality TV Takedown (Love Island, Housewives, 90 Day)
01:17:56 - Honda Turbo Builds & BMW Reliability Truth
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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 Johnny Lange? Nomadic NSX Life & Trip Origins
09:01 – 17,000-Mile Route: Key West → Arctic Circle → NSXPO
18:06 – “No Coincidences”: Viral Alaska Fame & Serendipitous Meetups
32:32 – Dalton Highway Survival, Damage, & Close Calls
47:42 – Guerrilla Camping, Food on the Fly, & Hiking Highlights
01:13:28 – What NSX Ownership Means + Wrap-Up
Other Johnny Lange articles:
Some lunatic drove his NSX to the arctic circle and back
https://www.autoblog.com/news/some-lunatic-drove-his-acura-nsx-to-the-artic-circle-and-back
North Carolina man has driven his Acura NSX from Key West all the way to the Arctic Circle
https://supercarblondie.com/north-carolina-man-acura-nsx-key-west-arctic-circle/
Meet The Man Who Just Drove His NSX From Key West To The Arctic Circle
https://www.theautopian.com/meet-the-man-who-just-drove-his-nsx-from-key-west-to-the-arctic-circle/
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EP299
How Tyler Patterson Built TXP Media from Scratch | Hard Parking Podcast
Summary: 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 must-listen for aspiring creators.
Topic Chapters:
1:57 - Meet Tyler Patterson: TXP Media’s Origin Story
5:03 - The Viral Video That Launched a Career
9:24 - Building a Business Through Relationships
15:40 - Crafting Content for Diverse Clients
25:59 - Managing a Creative Team and Client Churn
36:27 - Gatekeeping vs. Helping in the Creative Space
42:02 - Work-Life Balance with Kids and a Non-Traditional Career
53:19 - The Impact of AI on Content Creation
1:02:48 - Advice for Aspiring Content Creators
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Episode Summary
In 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 charity events!
Chapters:
2:28 - Barrett-Jackson fall auction & Future Collector Car Show RIP
8:54 - Cleannuff event recap Stradman & exotics
10:13 - Upcoming charity events: OneLess & Oct 25 St. Mary's Food Bank meet at Strad Pizza Q&A
14:26 - Mass Effect TV show excitement & game deep dive 20:47 - CAFE laws elimination & ICE vehicle future
24:02 - U.S. EV lag vs. China/Europe & why sales flop
26:49 - Alternative fuels: Hydrogen history, manufacturer EV backpedaling & Honda CR-V e:FCEV
Drive Culture – 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fdmq2h0RtVc
https://grok.com/share/bGVnYWN5LWNvcHk%3D_36dd2111-b08a-45d7-bd85-5eb3c8e8b7e4
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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 Quincy, aka Talk2Q, to break down NFL and college football updates, including Shedeur Sanders’ rise to QB2, Travis Hunter’s standout plays, and Texas Longhorns unexpected struggles. The two discus the controversial Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime announcement. Tune in for car culture, sports, and Jhae’s signature insights!
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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 scenic group drive through Washington’s tight, twisty roads, a near-miss with a dead deer, and the challenges of leading a convoy of Acura NSXs. Jonathon reflects on the auto industry’s evolving landscape—electric, hybrid, and hydrogen powertrains—and the complexities of product planning amidst tariffs and consumer shifts. With heartfelt thanks to Acura’s support for NSXPO, this episode is a must-listen for car enthusiasts, YouTube creators, and anyone curious about the behind-the-scenes of automotive events and content creation.
You can find Jonathon Rivers at: @Drive_Culture
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EP296
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 2025. From scenic detours through Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley wineries, and Oregon's Redwoods to mishaps like speeding tickets, soaked Jordans, and near-misses with gas shortages, they swap hilarious stories of adventure, traffic woes, and group dynamics in high-performance Acura NSXs. After Dre's exit, Jhae wraps up with solo tales from the NSXPO—including track days at The Ridge, casino nights, and a nail-biting return trip —plus a teaser for next week's chat with Acura's Jonathon Rivers. Sponsored by Spark Forge AI for streamlined business communication. Perfect for Acura enthusiasts, EV fans, and road trip lovers!
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294 - Nick Kingsley's Epic Car Show for a Cause & Godzilla Passion Unveiled | Hard Parking Podcast
In 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 emotional journey after losing his dog and a close relationship. Jhae and Nick also discuss the cultural significance of Godzilla Minus One and the challenges of navigating mental health in tough times. The episode blends car culture, nerdy passions, and raw vulnerability, showcasing Nick’s resilience and community spirit.
Timestamps:
[00:00] Introduction: Jhae introduces Nick Kingsley, setting the stage for a lighter yet candid conversation, with a brief mention of a Hyundai ICE raid.
[03:42] Drive Kind Event: Nick recounts organizing a car show for a child named Reece, pulling together a green Lamborghini and thousands of attendees in days.
[19:35] Godzilla Passion: Nick dives into his love for Godzilla, explaining its historical significance tied to nuclear themes and praising Godzilla Minus One.
[30:23] Gaming Favorites: Nick shares his go-to games like Fallout 3, Fallout New Vegas, and Borderlands 2, reminiscing about simpler times.
[42:05] Personal Struggles: Nick opens up about recent health issues, losing 34 pounds, his dog’s passing, and navigating a tough breakup, emphasizing mental health challenges.
[51:08] Legacy and Drive Kind: Nick reflects on building a legacy through his RX7 project and Drive Kind, aiming to inspire kindness despite personal hardships.
[55:29] Future Hopes: Jhae encourages Nick to focus on upcoming wins, from car projects to personal recovery, setting the stage for a future session.
You can follow Nick on Instagram:
www.instagram.com/k1ngsl3y_/
What We Know About the Hyundai-LG Plant Immigration Raid in Georgia
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/07/us/politics/hyundai-plant-immigration-raid-georgia.html
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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 episode also delves into the origins of Tormenting Tarmac and the challenges of balancing podcasting with family life.
Chapters:
[00:00] Introduction: Jhae introduces Jorge Aquino, referencing their prior collaboration and celebrating his 21st wedding anniversary.
[03:04] Puerto Rican Roots: Jorge shares his journey from Puerto Rico to Arizona, reflecting on cultural identity and family influences.
[17:39] Baseball Passion: The conversation shifts to Jorge’s love for baseball, inspired by Puerto Rican icon Roberto Clemente.
[26:05] Exotic Car Obsession: Jorge explains his fascination with the Lamborghini Murciélago and McLaren SLR, rooted in their design and performance.
[40:16] Tormenting Tarmac Story: Jorge recounts the origins of his podcast, its growth, and the importance of authentic storytelling in the car community.
Resources MentionedTormenting Tarmac podcast:
Follow Jorge Aquino’s journey in the car community.
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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 background. He recounts surviving a life-altering motorcycle accident, his extensive guitar collection housed in a custom vault, and his reflections on love, loss, and resilience. This episode is a heartfelt dive into music, cars, and perseverance.
Chapters:
02:03-2:55: Randy discusses moving to Albuquerque 40 years ago, living near a B1 bomber facility, and local environmental issues.
3:19-4:08: Introduction to Randy’s guitar collection and the custom vault built by his neighbor.
5:10-9:02: Randy’s backstory, including avoiding the draft, Air Force medical training, and a severe motorcycle accident that nearly left him paralyzed.
12:59-20:49: Music career highlights, touring with Ashley Pond (1980-2000), and a tragic incident involving a bandmate’s girlfriend.
21:03-24:23: Origins of Randy’s music passion, sparked by his grandmother and early guitar discoveries.
26:04-28:44: Insights on veterans’ healthcare issues, drawing from Randy’s medical career and VA experiences. 30:18-32:14: Encounters with music legends like Rick Derringer and ZZ Top, plus a van crash anecdote. 33:09-35:09: Randy’s favorite guitars, including a 2005 Les Paul from a Jimmy Page run.
40:23-50:36: Randy’s love for Acura NSXs, inspired by Ayrton Senna, and his ownership of 1991 and 2017 models. 57:44-1:12:05 Reflections on music as the heart of his life, plus a poignant story of a lost love.
1:12:05-1:28:03: Tour of Randy’s guitar vault, showcasing rare Gibsons like a 1959 Les Paul Special and a Johnny Winter Firebird.
1:29:05-1:32:25: A look at Randy’s NSXs
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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 football, and to give early analysis and way too early predictions.
Acura recently recalled 1.4 million vehicles for engine failures. Find out if your make and model year are at risk.
More on Anthem Cars & Coffee and Anthem Nights:
Instagram: instagram.com/anthem.carsandcoffee/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Anthemcarsandcoffee
Links from episode:
1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles investigated overengine failure
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EP290
Chevy has officially issued a Stop Sale for the C8 Z06 and ZR1 due to several units this year catching fire while being refueled at the gas station. There is a fix, but the recall at this time is voluntary?? Acura has decided to suspend the full electrification motto for the future and instead, will redirect focus on future hybrid models. Could the United States sustain an EV future any time soon without Gen4 nuclear reactors? We check in with Grok to find out.
The shadow corner is back by popular demand. We all know what it's really called.
Links from episode:
Corvette Z06 And ZR1 Recalled For Fire Risk During Refueling
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2025/08/corvette-z06-and-zr1-recalled-for-fire-risk-during-refueling/
Chevy Corvette Z06, ZR1 hit With Recall and Stop-Sale
Acura Puts EV-only Future on Hold
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a63798528/acura-ev-future-pause-new-hybrids-possible/
Acura Confirms Hybrid Models Are Coming Soon
https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/acura-hybrid-vehicles-confirmed.html
Main Show Sponsors:
Right Honda: https://righthonda.com/
Right Toyota: https://www.righttoyota.com/
Arcus Foundry: https://arcusfoundry.com
Autocannon Official Gear: https://shop.autocannon.com/
Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning:
email: Info@HardParking.com
Website: www.Hardparking.com
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Instagram: instagram.com/hardparkingpod/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HardParking
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 19th, 2025, with Penguin Random House’s Crown Publishing.
She is also a luxury travel, food, and culture writer and on-camera correspondent based in Los Angeles, who has written for The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Conde Nast Traveler, National Geographic, and more. She’s a certified PADI scuba diver, freediver, and mermaid.
Her former band, Nylon Pink, has toured in Australia: Melbourne and Sydney, played in Shanghai at the launch party for Havaianas in China, Costa Rica, played at the Hard Rock in Tokyo, Japan, Macau, China, and Penang, Malaysia.
You can follow Kaila on all her social media accounts as just @KailaYu
Links from episode:
Man Accused of Killing 8 in Atlanta Pleads Guilty https://www.npr.org/2021/07/27/1021144933/georgia-man-pleading-guilty-to-4-of-8-atlanta-area-spa-killings
Remembering the victims of Atlanta Spa Shooting
https://people.com/crime/victims-of-atlanta-spa-shootings/
Jeremy Lin, Knicks top NBA jersey sales
https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/knicks/post/_/id/11845/jeremy-lin-knicks-top-nba-jersey-sales
The Dangerous Privilege of Yellow Fever
https://www.newsweek.com/dangerous-privilege-yellow-fever-opinion-1577449
Main Show Sponsors:
Right Honda: https://righthonda.com/
Right Toyota: https://www.righttoyota.com/
Arcus Foundry: https://arcusfoundry.com
Autocannon Official Gear: https://shop.autocannon.com/
Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning:
email: Info@HardParking.com
Website: www.Hardparking.com
Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/
Instagram: instagram.com/hardparkingpod/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HardParking
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 favorite
https://www.motor1.com/news/768332/camaro-zl1-stolen-most-often-says-iihs/
Corvette ZR1X Quail Silver Limited Edition
https://www.caranddriver.com/photos/g65614776/2026-chevy-corvette-zr1x-quail-sliver-edition-gallery/
Fully Loaded ZR1 $240,000
https://www.motor1.com/news/750492/chevrolet-corvette-zr1-configurator-fully-loaded-price/
Mustang GTD starts at $327,960 before options
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a65034149/2025-ford-mustang-gtd-official-price/
Main Show Sponsors:
Right Honda: https://righthonda.com/
Right Toyota: https://www.righttoyota.com/
Arcus Foundry: https://arcusfoundry.com
Autocannon Official Gear: https://shop.autocannon.com/
Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning:
email: Info@HardParking.com
Website: www.Hardparking.com
Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/
Instagram: instagram.com/hardparkingpod/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HardParking
EP287
After three decades, it looks like the once heralded longest running weekly car show in the world is done. Many know this as the Rock & Roll Car Show in Scottsdale Arizona, the locals call it "The Pavs". Guest Andrew Frieling (DJ Big Red) joins the podcast to talk about the history of The Pavs, an opinion on some contributing factors to the demise of the show. DJ Big Red talks about his DJ journey and how he has managed to work with some of the biggest names in the industry.
Contact for DJ Big Red:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djbigredaz/
Links Referenced in this video:
Stellantis warns of $1.7 billion earnings hit from tariffs
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/stellantis-earnings-tariffs/
Rock and Roll Car Show at The Pavilions closes after 30 years
Clipse: Tiny Desk Concert(NPR Music)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7gIBB7jKc0
Z06 Filmed Crashing into tree
https://www.carscoops.com/2016/08/chevrolet-corvette-z06-filmed-crashing/
Two Mustanges Crash
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/video/news/video-1462635/Moment-two-Mustangs-spin-crash-car-Arizona.html
Main Show Sponsors:
Right Honda: https://righthonda.com/
Right Toyota: https://www.righttoyota.com/
Arcus Foundry: https://arcusfoundry.com
Autocannon Official Gear: https://shop.autocannon.com/
Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning:
email: Info@HardParking.com
Website: www.Hardparking.com
Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/
Instagram: instagram.com/hardparkingpod/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HardParking