EP331: Dwayne Johnson of BeagHaus on AI, Aliens, UAPs

Jhae Pfenning welcomes longtime friend Dwayne Johnson of beag+haus for a great conversation covering AI's rapid evolution and deepfakes, aliens/extraterrestrials/UAPs, the 10-year journey of his small home design business, and old friendship stories.

Includes Traverse City design origins, Monterey Car Week memories, and a recap of the recent Phoenix car scene AI controversy. Relaxed real talk with tech, design, cars, and conspiracy vibes.

Guest: Dwayne Johnson – beag+haus

Timestamps

• 00:00 Intro & Previous Episode Recap
• 02:26 Sponsor Message
• 03:29 Dwayne Joins
• 04:26 Beag Haus 10 Years
• 30:00 AI & Deepfakes
• 45:00 Aliens, UAPs & Conspiracy
• 1:00:00 Hollywood & Future of Content
• 1:10:00 Friendship & Closing
• 1:14:00 Outro

Contact: [email protected] | www.hardparking.com | patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast

Main Show Sponsors:Right Honda:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://righthonda.com/Right Toyota: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.righttoyota.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Arcus Foundry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://arcusfoundry.comAutocannon Official Gear: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.autocannon.com/

EP330: Nate Robertson (Arcus Foundry) on AI Controversy, Tech, & Phoenix Car Scene

In this episode, Jhae welcomes Nate Robertson of Arcus Foundry / Spark Forge to the studio. They dive into AI's role in business and content creation, a local Phoenix car scene controversy involving aggressive AI use by a known creator, Flock cameras privacy debates in Arizona, NSX projects, and more laid-back conversation.

Jhae shares Seattle trip stories celebrating friendship across divides. Nate demos tools like Spark Prompt and discusses streamlining business tech. They explore ethics, legality, and real-world AI impacts.

Guest: Nate Robertson – naterobertson.com, @TheN8Robertson

Key Timestamps:

• 00:00 Intro & Seattle Trip Reflections
• 01:40 Coming Up: Nate & AI Controversy
• 02:27 Flock Cameras Deep Dive (Phoenix Privacy vs. Safety)
• 08:05 Nate Robertson Joins – Arcus Foundry & Spark Forge
• 09:14 Studio Chat: NSX Projects & Car Life
• 15:14 Arcus Foundry Overview
• 18:28 Spark Prompt Teleprompter Demo
• 32:13 AI Drama in the Phoenix Car Scene
• 40:00+ AI Tools, Resumes,
• 01:05:00 Non-Alcoholic Drinks & Wrap-Up

Leave a comment or review – what’s your take on AI in the car scene?

Contact
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hardparking.com
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Main Show Sponsors:Right Honda:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://righthonda.com/Right Toyota: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.righttoyota.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Arcus Foundry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://arcusfoundry.comAutocannon Official Gear: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.autocannon.com/

Episode Summary: Jhae Pfenning sits down in-studio with special guest Mike Chan of AHC Garage (Acura Honda Classic Garage) out of Pembroke Pines, Florida. Mike made the trip to Arizona for the podcast, a cruise, and good food — their first real extended conversation after crossing paths at events like Long Beach. They explore the welcoming Honda/Acura family vibe, AHC's origins as a low-drama community hangout, dealership car meets, NSX stories, generous parts swaps in the scene, and more. Laid-back, fun, and full of community love.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Intro & Arcus Foundry Spark Forge Sponsor
• 01:55 Welcoming Mike Chan from Florida
• 05:00 RJ / Adam Motive Connection & First Meetups
• 12:00 AHC Garage Start: 2018 Meet at the Dealership
• 25:00 Honda/Acura Community Culture & Tight Bonds
• 40:00 NSX Ownership, Parts Stories & Refresh Program
• 55:00 SEMA, HRC, Dealer Insights & John Shoutout
• 1:05:00 Wrapping Up & Plans for the Day
• 1:14:00 Outro, Thanks & PoNy's Miches Mention

Guest: Mike Chan (@chan_mike on Instagram) — AHC Garage / Acura Honda Classic (@acurahondaclassic on Instagram).

Post-recording they hit PoNy's Miches Michelada Bar & Grill downtown Phoenix (owned by NSX owner Sergio Escamilla of ELG Accident Attorneys).

Listen on Spotify, Apple, or watch the full video on YouTube. Support the show and join the conversation!

Contact | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.hardparking.com | Patreon: patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardparkingpod/ | YouTube: youtube.com/@HardParking | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hard.parking.jhae

In EP328 of Hard Parking, Jhae Pfenning starts with his signature Car News segment on recent Dodge SRT and Dodge Hellcat stories, then welcomes Phat “Phil” Cao — stroke survivor, podcaster, and founder of Hope4StrokeSurvivors. Phat opens up about his hemorrhagic cerebellar stroke experience, the road to recovery, mindset shifts, and building new habits while helping others through advocacy and community.

This candid conversation offers hope, practical insights, and resources for stroke survivors, caregivers, and anyone facing life-altering challenges. A must-listen for inspiration and real talk on resilience.

Follow Phat Cao: @phatmindset & @hope4strokesurvivors on Instagram | Hope4StrokeSurvivors on YouTube.

• 00:00 - Intro & Welcome to the Episode
• 00:02:00 - Car News: Dodge SRT & Dodge Hellcat Stories
• 00:05:30 - Introducing Phat “Phil” Cao & Hope4StrokeSurvivors
• 05:00 - Phat's Stroke Story: "Heard a Pop in My Head"
• 15:00 - Immediate Aftermath & Recovery Challenges
• 25:00 - Mindset, Habits, and Long-Term Healing
• 35:00 - Supporting Survivors & Caregivers
• 45:00 - Resources, Advocacy, and Community
• 55:00 - Final Thoughts & Messages of Hope
• 1:05:00 - Wrap Up & How to Connect

Guest Links:
Phat Cao / Hope4StrokeSurvivors - Instagram | @phatmindset | Linktree

Relevant Resources:
- Phat Cao Stroke Story: "Heard a Pop in My Head"

Contact
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hardparking.com
Patreon: patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardparkingpod/
YouTube: youtube.com/@HardParking
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hard.parking.jhae

Jhae Pfenning welcomes fellow podcaster DeVante Mack (The Mackism Effect / Maximum Effect on the Divergent Being Network) to the Gilbert, AZ studio for Episode 327 of Hard Parking. In true non-automotive automotive podcast fashion, they cover podcast journeys, shared car culture interests, friendship, and the kind of real talk that might ruffle feathers.

From "drinks and cakes" to old head/young energy dynamics, this laid-back in-studio chat is packed with laughs and insight. Perfect for fans of authentic creator conversations.

DeVante Mack Socials:
X: @REALMACKISM
Instagram: @realmackism
YouTube: @Realmackism

• 00:00 - Intro & Sponsors (Right Honda / Right Toyota)
• 01:30 - Welcoming DeVante Mack
• 05:45 - Podcast Origins & Divergent Being Network
• 12:20 - Car Culture Crossovers
• 22:10 - Studio Vibes: Drinks, Cakes & Generational Energy
• 35:50 - Topics That Might Get Us Canceled
• 48:30 - Creator Life & Lasting Friendships
• 1:05:00 - Listener Engagement & Stories
• 1:20:45 - Patreon Thanks & Outro

Full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4jFc6BOa5gM

Contact & Links
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hardparking.com
Patreon: patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardparkingpod/
YouTube: youtube.com/@HardParking
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hard.parking.jhae

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Hard Parking, host Jhae Pfenning welcomes longtime friend and fishing partner Brice Chaidez for his first time on the show. Nearly 11 months after a severe motorcycle accident in Mesa, Arizona that left him in the ICU, Brice opens up about waking up with no memory, his military service, the long recovery road, and how the crash transformed his life and perspective.

Raw, honest, and full of resilience — this conversation highlights the power of friendship and community in the face of life-altering challenges.

Referenced:
NYC woman falls into open manhole tragedy • ABC7 NY
Support Brice’s recovery: GoFundMe

Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Welcome & Episode Intro
• 03:10 - Brice Chaidez joins the studio
• 08:45 - The day of the motorcycle accident
• 15:20 - Waking up in the ICU
• 24:30 - Military service & life before
• 37:15 - Recovery journey and life changes
• 52:40 - Friendship, fishing stories & memories
• 1:08:50 - Moving forward with new perspective
• 1:35:45 - Closing thoughts

Enjoy the episode and don’t forget to subscribe for more real conversations from the Hard Parking crew.

Contact
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hardparking.com
Patreon: patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardparkingpod/
YouTube: youtube.com/@HardParking

EP325: Dedicated to the Moms + 7 Years of Hard Parking

In this special Mother’s Day episode, Jhae dedicates the show to all the moms with warm personal reflections and funny real-life stories. He celebrates 7 full years of Hard Parking, shares laughs about a Diet Coke cooler explosion, over-the-top grade school graduations, road rage, Trader Joe’s flowers, and appreciation for the strong mothers and double-duty parents in his life.

Short, heartfelt, and classic Jhae — recorded from the Gilbert, Arizona home studio.

Timestamps:

• 0:00 - Intro & Sponsors
• 2:39 - Ice + Diet Coke Cooler Chaos
• 5:24 - Grade School Graduations Rant
• 9:11 - Road Rage Story
• 11:50 - Mother’s Day Reflections Begin
• 16:50 - Family Moms Appreciation
• 22:29 - Mother’s Day Opinion
• 24:24 - Patreon Thanks & Outro

Contact
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hardparking.com
Patreon: patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardparkingpod/
YouTube: youtube.com/@HardParking

Host Jhae Pfenning heads to The Warehouse event center in Mesa, AZ and sits down with automotive photographer and inventor Josh Bryan. They dive deep into Josh’s inspiring journey and his groundbreaking InflateAlite — the revolutionary inflatable overhead lighting system that’s changing how pros light cars, bikes, and large scenes on location.

From humble beginnings to creating lightweight, fast-setup 8x8, 12x12, and massive 12x24 overhead lightbanks, this laid-back ~44 minute conversation is packed with real-world photography insights, inventor stories, and practical tips for anyone who deals with lighting setups.

Whether you’re a car photographer, filmmaker, or gear enthusiast, you’ll love this one.

🔗 Links:
InflateAlite Official Site → https://inflatealite.com/
Josh Bryan / The Image Engine → https://theimageengine.com/
Josh on Instagram → @joshxbryan
InflateAlite on Instagram → @inflatealite

Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hardparking.com
Patreon: patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast
Instagram: @hardparkingpod
YouTube: youtube.com/@HardParking

Episode 323: Andre Mullins joins Jhae Pfenning in studio for a full recap of their trip to the Acura Long Beach Grand Prix.

In this laid-back, bourbon-fueled conversation, the duo breaks down the last-minute NSX parade team assembly, driving their cars in the 40th anniversary celebration, behind-the-scenes access, celebrity sightings, and all the Honda/Acura community vibes from the weekend.

Pure car guy storytelling at its best on the non-automotive automotive podcast.

• 00:00 - Intro & Studio Welcome
• 03:10 - How the Long Beach Trip Came Together Last Minute
• 08:45 - Assembling the NSX Owner Parade Team
• 18:00 - Arrival at Acura Long Beach Grand Prix
• 35:50 - The 40th Anniversary NSX Parade Experience
• 48:20 - Driving the NSX on Track & Streets
• 01:05:30 - Celebrity Sightings & Event Highlights
• 01:22:40 - Bourbon Chat & Weekend Takeaways
• 01:35:10 - Future Honda/Acura Events Talk
• 01:48:00 - Listener Questions & Community Shoutouts
• 01:52:30 - Patreon Thanks & Closing

Contact
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hardparking.com
Patreon: patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast
Instagram: @hardparkingpod
YouTube: youtube.com/@HardParking

Episode 322: Copperstate 1000 2026 Recap

Jhae heads out to Tempe Diablo Stadium for the Copperstate 1000 kickoff car show on a windy Arizona day. Testing new wireless mics, he walks the field packed with cool cars, chats with attendees, and captures the pre-rally vibes for the 1,000-mile vintage adventure. Laid-back solo field reporting at its finest.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 – On-site intro & mic check
• 04:00 – Car show walkaround & Z impressions
• 15:00 – Rally energy & fellow enthusiasts
• 30:00 – Listener & supporter shoutouts
• 40:00 – Wrap up & see you next week

Listen on Spotify, Apple, or watch the full video on YouTube!

Contact
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hardparking.com
Patreon: patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardparkingpod/
YouTube: youtube.com/@HardParking