<p>Hard Parking Episode 313</p><p>Jhae Pfenning is back with his high-energy solo intro and special guest <strong>Andre &quot;Dre&quot; Mullins</strong> (aka Dre Day) for another unforgettable episode of <em>Hard Parking</em>. This one fires on all cylinders—cars, culture, controversy, and real talk.</p><p>Jhae delivers a no-holds-barred rant on <strong>Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show</strong>: the electric energy, set design, crowd reactions, political hypocrisy on both sides, and why it still ranks as one of the all-time greats despite the backlash. He compares it to legendary (and bizarre) past performances, including the 1995 Disney/Indiana Jones halftime spectacular.</p><p>Dre jumps in for wide-ranging conversation: the decline of originality in music (heavy sampling vs. the one-artist/producer era of the 80s/90s Grammys), the NFL’s Pro Bowl turning into flag football, and his standout experience at the <strong>Southwest Speed Festival</strong>—track action, time attack, open-wheel racing, and why it felt like a breath of fresh air.</p><p>Car fans eat good too: Dre’s daily-driven <strong>Acura NSX</strong> philosophy (maintainer, not show queen), upcoming Arizona car events, an honest take on the new <strong>2026 Honda Prelude</strong> (design, target buyer, and actual sales numbers), plus real-world advice on Dre’s wife’s next vehicle search (MDX lease ending— Kia Telluride? Lexus TX? Acura MDX Type S?).</p><p>The vibe is fun, honest, and charismatic—exactly why listeners love having Dre on the show.</p><p>Key moments include:</p><p> • Unfiltered Super Bowl halftime analysis</p><p> • Mind-blowing AI video demos (celebrity fight scenes and more realistic than ever)</p><p> • Car culture, charity events, and community</p><p> • Lease vs. buy debates and dealership insights </p><p>Whether you’re into JDM icons, modern performance cars, or just great conversation, this episode is a must-listen.</p><p> Chapters (Timestamps) </p><ul> <li><strong>00:00:00</strong> — Intro &amp; Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Rant (Energy, Politics &amp; Hypocrisy)</li> <li><strong>00:13:38</strong> — Psy Dance 2.0 / AI Breaks the Internet</li> <li><strong>00:16:08</strong> — Dre Mullins on the Grammys Then vs. Now</li> <li><strong>00:22:22</strong> — Pro Bowl Flag Football Era &amp; NFL Changes</li> <li><strong>00:23:57</strong> — Dre Mullins recaps the Southwest Speed Festival</li> <li><strong>00:31:58</strong> — Honda Prelude Hot or Not</li> <li><strong>00:42:02</strong> — Wife’s Next Car Search: Telluride, Lexus NX, MDX Type S</li> <li><strong>00:51:05</strong> — Lease vs. Buy Philosophy</li> </ul><p> Referenced Articles &amp; Videos </p><ul> <li><strong>Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Viewership</strong>: Nielsen data showed 128.2 million average viewers for the halftime window (one of the top 4 most-watched ever, strong social media records with billions of views).<br>Sources: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47891761/super-bowl-lx-bad-bunny-half-fall-shy-ratings-records" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">ESPN</a>, <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/bad-bunny-halftime-show-viewership-announced-details/story?id=130023135" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">ABC News</a></li> <li><strong>Kyle Brandt Commentary on Bad Bunny &amp; Halftime History</strong>: His X post highlighting the 1995 show as a wild comparison.</li> <li><strong>1995 Super Bowl Halftime Show (Indiana Jones &amp; the Temple of the Forbidden Eye)</strong>: Full promotional spectacle with Patti LaBelle, Tony Bennett, and Disneyland ride tie-in.<br>Watch here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxCNnY9xCss" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">YouTube – 1995 Super Bowl Halftime</a></li> <li><strong>2026 Honda Prelude Sales</strong>: 174 units in December (first full month), 216 in January. Pricing starts around $43,195; annual target 4,000–5,000 units.<br>Sources: <a href="https://hondanews.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Honda News</a>, <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Carscoops</a>, <a href="https://www.autoblog.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Autoblog</a></li> <li><strong>Toyota GR Supra Early Sales</strong>: ~2,884 units in partial 2019 launch year (strong initial demand despite mixed reviews).<br>Source: <a href="https://www.goodcarbadcar.net/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">GoodCarBadCar.net</a> sales data</li> </ul><p> Connect with Jhae Pfenning &amp; Hard Parking </p><ul> <li><strong>Email</strong>: <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">[email protected]</a></li> <li><strong>Website</strong>: <a href="https://www.hardparking.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.Hardparking.com</a></li> <li><strong>Patreon</strong> (bonus audio + swag): <a href="https://www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/</a></li> <li><strong>Instagram</strong>: <a href="https://instagram.com/hardparkingpod/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">instagram.com/hardparkingpod/</a></li> <li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href="https://youtube.com/@HardParking" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">youtube.com/@HardParking</a></li> <li><strong>Personal IG</strong>: Search @JhaePfenning (or the handle mentioned in episodes)</li> </ul><p>Drop a review on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed it, and tell a friend!<br>New episodes drop weekly. Thanks for parking with us. 🚗💨</p>