<p><strong>Episode Summary</strong></p><p>In this raw, old-school final episode of 2025, host <strong>Jhae Pfenning</strong> reflects on the holiday season, shares personal updates (including ongoing backyard remodel frustrations and a near-miss sewing machine purchase), dives into car news (stock C8 Corvette ZR1 running a 9.2-quarter mile), and gets introspective about life changes inspired by Tupac's "Staring at the World Through My Rearview."</p><p>He discusses podcast growth in 2025 (going full video, technical challenges), goals for 2026 (studio refresh, better quality), a personal conspiracy theory moment, and wraps with sponsor thanks, supporter shoutouts, and holiday well-wishes.</p><p>A reflective, rambling, end-of-year solo episode blending cars, life stories, and gratitude.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><ul><li>00:00 - Intro &amp; holiday vibes</li><li>05:20 - Backyard remodel nightmare saga</li><li>12:25 - Car news: Stock Corvette ZR1 9.2-second quarter mile</li><li>17:20 - Tupac "Staring at the World Through My Rearview" reflection &amp; past life stories</li><li>22:21 - Podcast growth in 2025 &amp; challenges for 2026</li><li>28:17 - Personal conspiracy corner (simulation theory &amp; weird coincidences)</li><li>31:17 - Squid Game talk &amp; reality TV thoughts</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Main Show Sponsors</strong></p><ul><li>Right Honda: <a href="https://righthonda.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://righthonda.com/</a></li><li>Right Toyota: <a href="https://www.righttoyota.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.righttoyota.com/</a></li><li>Arcus Foundry: <a href="https://arcusfoundry.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://arcusfoundry.com</a></li><li>Autocannon Official Gear: <a href="https://shop.autocannon.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://shop.autocannon.com/</a></li></ul><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning</strong></p><ul><li>Email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></li><li>Website: <a href="https://www.Hardparking.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.Hardparking.com</a></li><li>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/hardparkingpod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">instagram.com/hardparkingpod/</a></li><li>YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/@HardParking" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">youtube.com/@HardParking</a></li></ul><p><br /></p><p></p>