Hard Parking Episode 310 - Living in a Simulation? Hard Parking Episode 310<br />Living in a Simulation? Arizona Car Week &amp; Why We Need Real Conversations in 2026 <p>Join Jhae Pfenning for a raw solo episode of Hard Parking recorded right after Arizona Car Week 2026. Recap the magic of The Warehouse artists event, the exclusive Radford party at Pat &amp; Linda Velasco's (Yamazaki 18 pours included), meeting automotive legends like Chip Foose, the talented artist Rae Roberts, and insane full-circle coincidences that scream "simulation" — from Grand Rapids ties to Nebraska connections at a Scottsdale house party.</p> <p>Plus, time at Barrett-Jackson with friends (golf cart adventures included), spotting the red hat in a polarized world, and real talk on tribalism, the American flag, political division, and why genuine conversations beat echo chambers every time. Car community vibes, networking wins, and a reminder to seek context before judgment.</p> <p>Subscribe for more Hard Parking: automotive stories, reality checks &amp; no-BS takes.</p> <p>#ArizonaCarWeek #BarrettJackson #carcommunity</p> Key Chapters <ul> <li>00:00 Intro &amp; Why I'm Still Introducing Myself in 2026</li> <li>04:15 Radford Party – Yamazaki 18 &amp; Meeting Legends</li> <li>07:20 Convinced We're in a Simulation? The Coincidences Start Piling Up</li> <li>19:00 Barrett-Jackson Day: The Red Hat Moment</li> <li>21:50 Polarization in America: MAGA Hats, First Responder Plates &amp; Tribalism Dangers</li> <li>27:00 American Flag &amp; Why We Need Context</li> <li>30:00 Final Thoughts: Seek Information, Have Conversations, Protect Friendships</li> </ul> Main Show Sponsors <p><strong>Right Honda:</strong> <a href="https://righthonda.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://righthonda.com/</a></p> <p><strong>Right Toyota:</strong> <a href="https://www.righttoyota.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.righttoyota.com/</a></p> <p><strong>Arcus Foundry:</strong> <a href="https://arcusfoundry.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://arcusfoundry.com</a></p> <p><strong>Autocannon Official Gear:</strong> <a href="https://shop.autocannon.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://shop.autocannon.com/</a></p> Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning <p><strong>Email:</strong> [email protected]</p> <p><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://www.Hardparking.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.Hardparking.com</a></p> <p><strong>Patreon:</strong> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/</a></p> <p><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://instagram.com/hardparkingpod/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">instagram.com/hardparkingpod/</a></p> <p><strong>YouTube:</strong> <a href="https://youtube.com/@HardParking" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">youtube.com/@HardParking</a></p>