Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning

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

Devan Antram is back for Hard Parking Episode 321! After his first visit years ago, he returns to the studio with Jhae Pfenning for another relaxed conversation covering life in the funeral industry at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery & Funeral Home in Mesa, AZ, along with some memorable stories and real talk about helping families.

They also crack open a special bourbon Devan brought from Oregon and keep the laid-back Hard Parking vibe going with plenty of laughs. Perfect episode if you enjoy genuine conversations and interesting guests who come bearing good drinks.

Follow Devan on Instagram: @Dev_Dad_Dude

Support the show on Patreon and let us know in the comments what you thought of this return episode!

• 00:00 – Intro & Let’s Get Rolling
• 01:30 – Devan Antram Returns
• 07:20 – Working in the Funeral Industry
• 12:10 – Queen of Heaven Cemetery Stories
• 18:50 – Oregon Bourbon Tasting
• 25:30 – Funny & Thoughtful Moments
• 35:45 – Life Reflections
• 48:00 – Shoutouts & Thanks
• 55:00 – Final Thoughts
• 1:02:00 – Outro – See You Next Week

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

Jhae Pfenning welcomes back Wes Tankersley to the Hard Parking studio for Episode 320 – a true "Two Nobodies" crossover hang. Wes, co-host of Two Nobodies Who Know Nothing, host of Shaping Success (and Shaping Success Treasure Valley), and your regular partner on One Drink Wednesday IG Lives, joins for relaxed conversation, drinks flowing (maple bourbon for Wes, vodka for Jhae), podcast life stories, and whatever comes up between two friends.

This laid-back episode captures the spirit of Hard Parking: real talk, zero pressure, and good company. Whether you're catching up on the shows or just here for the vibes, it's classic conversational podcasting at its finest.

Support the show and join the crew on Patreon or YouTube memberships!

Timestamps

• 00:39 - Welcome back Wes + One Drink Wednesday vibes
• 01:30 - Maple bourbon pour & feeling out of place energy
• 01:54 - Wes Tankersley podcasts
• 05:22 - Political landscape and Trump Derangement Syndrome
• 07:24 - Pride Flag Controversy in Boise
• 13:37 - Physical Education & Transgender in Women's Locker room
• 16:22 - The Two Nobodies process with Wes and Robert Watson
• 19:11 - Viral clips and viral comments on Charlie Kirk, Renee Good, and Alex Pretti
• 24:22 - Root Cause Analysis
• 29:35 - The One Drink Wednesday story with Jhae and Wes
• 35:19 - Closing Thoughts and sponsor Thank You's

Follow Wes Tankersley:
Instagram: @wes.tankersley
Instagram: @OneDrinkWednesdayShaping Success Podcast: Spotify | Buzzsprout
Two Nobodies Who Know Nothing: Search on YouTube/Spotify or check Wes's IG for latest episodes

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

Episode 319 Summary

In this laid-back solo Episode 319, Jhae Pfenning rambles from the Gilbert home studio about Easter at the family house, childhood memories, and what the holiday looks like with grandkids running around. Car life gets real with a double disaster on the way to the Anthem car show — a cracked windshield on the Acura NSX Type S and a drill bit in the tire — plus the fallout from a Turo VW Tiguan rental that turned into a full front-end repair. Jhae also shares why he loves Andor Season 2 so much more than The Mandalorian, reflects on AI tools that actually help with podcast editing vs. the hype, thumbnail psychology, and why staying consistent matters after nearly 7 years of Hard Parking.

Timestamps

• 00:00 – Intro from the home studio in Gilbert, AZ
• 01:00 – Easter weekend at the house: traditions, family, and grandkid chaos
• 03:17 – Teaser: Andor Season 2 thoughts + upcoming movie reactions
• 06:00 – Conspiracy Corner shirt & why the segment needs more love
• 07:02 – Spark Forge message for business owners
• 08:00 – Turo fleet stories and the NSX road-trip life
• 09:32 – The Anthem car show double whammy: windshield crack + tire damage
• 13:43 – Safelite visit and the VW Tiguan bumper-to-condenser repair saga
• 16:33 – Deep dive on Andor Season 2: dark espionage, Diego Luna, and why it hits different from The Mandalorian
• 29:23 – Reaction channels vs. quiet reflection – creator perspective
• 35:33 – AI for podcasters: the tools that save time vs. generative hype
• 41:29 – Thumbnail psychology and what you can (and can’t) control
• 44:17 – Wrap-up: upcoming guests, Long Beach Grand Prix, and thank yous

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