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: info@hardparking.com
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

• 0:00 – Intro & "Ready for this, Mr. Wes Tankersley"
• 0:18 – Brought to you by Right Honda & Right Toyota (Scottsdale, AZ)
• 0:35 – Welcome back Wes + One Drink Wednesday vibes
• 3:20 – Maple bourbon pour & studio energy
• 7:10 – Podcast intros: Two Nobodies Who Know Nothing, Shaping Success, Shipping Sources, Treasure Valley
• 15:00 – Main conversation & random topics
• 25:00 – Patreon supporters shoutout (Mark Stoneman, Kathryn Cox, Eddie Ramos, and the crew)
• 32:00 – How to support the show (Patreon, Buy Me a Coffee, memberships)
• 35:00 – Questions, comments, concerns + next week tease
• 37:xx – Outro

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: info@hardparking.com
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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: info@hardparking.com
Website: www.hardparking.com
Patreon: patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardparkingpod/
YouTube: youtube.com/@HardParking

Desi Allazetta on Sports, Baseball Nephew, Car Sketches & Copperstate Plans (starts at 1:52:06)

In this easygoing Hard Parking episode, Jhae Pfenning chats with Desi Allazetta (@dez0019) about growing up playing basketball and club soccer, why he never became a huge spectator, and the joy of watching his talented 14-year-old nephew crush it in baseball — including time on the USA national 12U team. They also dive into creative car sketches from high school students and look ahead to grabbing beers at the Copperstate 1000.

Timestamps:

• 1:52:06 — "I love sports, dude. I'm the sports guy" + childhood basketball & soccer stories
• 1:58:00 — Never watching sports like his peers
• 2:00:30 — Nephew's baseball all-star journey & USA national team
• 2:06:00 — Baseball never clicked for Desi as a kid
• 2:11:45 — High school students' cool (and abstract) car sketches
• 2:17:30 — Challenges of drawing complex car shapes
• 2:20:15 — Wrapping up & Copperstate 1000 plans

Links:
Desi Allazetta on Instagram (car-focused): https://www.instagram.com/dez0019/
Copperstate 1000 Car Show & Rally: https://cs1000.gorallying.com/

On My Block & S.W.A.T. Star Steve Villegas: No BS Episode Description

Actor Steve Louis Villegas (known for "Sad Eyes" on Netflix's On My Block and recurring roles on CBS's S.W.A.T.) joins Jhae Pfenning in the Hard Parking Pod studio right after the Lowrider Show for a raw, no-holds-barred conversation. From grinding as a background extra, balancing family life with auditions, to landing major recurring gigs without changing who he is, Steve breaks down Hollywood's real side—including fake friendships, influencer dominance, typecasting, and AI threatening background work. He stays grounded, refuses to kiss ass, and shares what drives him as a father while still chasing meaningful opportunities.

Chapters

1. 00:00 – Studio Intro & Lowrider Show Arrival
2. 02:16 – Catching Up & First Meeting Memories
3. 05:19 – Fame, Humility & Fan Interactions
4. 10:42 – Origin Story & Early Inspiration
5. 15:47 – Breaking In: Background Work & SAG Journey
6. 23:59 – Key Connections & Church Networking
7. 30:36 – Landing On My Block & S.W.A.T. Breakthrough
8. 35:52 – On-Set Stories & Table Reads
9. 45:00+ – Hollywood Realities: Fake vs. Real, Social Media Shift
10. 1:33:31 – What's Next, Family Focus & Closing Thoughts

About Steve Villegas

Steve Louis Villegas is best known for "Sad Eyes" on On My Block and Marcos Guzman on S.W.A.T.. A dedicated father active in the lowrider scene, he remains one of the most authentic voices in acting today.

IMDb | Instagram

Shows & Movies Discussed

• On My Block (Netflix)
• S.W.A.T. (CBS)
• The Tax Collector (2020)

Contact

Email: info@hardparking.com
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In the latest Hard Parking episode, Jhae dives into big automotive headlines: the NHTSA's investigation into over 137,000 Acura TLX and MDX models for intermittent all-wheel-drive failures, sharing his own experiences with the glitch on a 2023 MDX. He breaks down Honda's shocking cancellation of the Zero Series EVs—including the 0 SUV, 0 Saloon, and Acura RSX—citing EV market struggles, infrastructure limits, and a smarter pivot to hybrids. Jhae recounts the family vehicle hunt, from Toyota test drives to landing a sleek new 2026 Acura MDX A-Spec with Advance package upgrades like massaging seats. He also delivers a fun, honest review of renting a Suzuki Jimny in Costa Rica, praising its off-road prowess despite its quirks like slow acceleration and CarPlay delays. What do you think about Honda ditching those EVs—smart move or missed opportunity?

• 00:00 - 00:45 - Intro & opening banter
• 00:45 - 01:43 - Sponsor segment (tech/business service)
• 01:43 - 02:19 - Episode focus intro & transition to car topics
• 02:19 - 05:06 - Acura AWD investigation & personal MDX experience
• 05:06 - 07:56 - Honda cancels Zero Series EVs (0 SUV, Saloon, Acura RSX) & host's take on EV/hybrid future
• 07:56 - 09:49 - Scottsdale photo ticket story & Barrett-Jackson anecdote
• 09:49 - 15:23 - New vehicle shopping process & leasing another 2026 Acura MDX A-Spec Advance
• 15:23 - 23:22 - Suzuki Jimny rental review in Costa Rica (pros, cons, driving experiences, recommendations)
• 23:22 - End - Closing thoughts, calls to action, Patreon/supporter mentions, sign-off

• Email: info@hardparking.com
• Website: www.hardparking.com
• Patreon: patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast
• Instagram: @hardparkingpod
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EP315

Costa Rica Trip Recap: Jimny Rental, Volcano Resorts & Kat Cox In Studio

In this episode, Jhae Pfenning is back from Costa Rica and breaks it all down with in-studio guest Kat Cox (Katherine Cox), a longtime supporter who's also spent time there. From Suzuki Jimny rental adventures, cold showers at Magic Mountain Resort, ATV tours, natural hot springs at Baldi, making chocolate from cocoa beans, monkey sightings, beach days at Playa Conchal, insane roads & Waze fails, to airport traffic nightmares — plus side tangents on movies, skiing, and a classic Nicaragua joke.

We also touch on Ford's huge 4.4 million vehicle recall (mostly F-150 & Super Duty trucks) due to a trailer software glitch — check the link below.

Timestamps

• 00:00 - Intro & laughs
• 00:44 - Ford recall news (4.4M vehicles)
• 01:55 - Spark Forge ad
• 03:14 - Kat Cox joins + Costa Rica coffee lure
• 05:20 - CR income disparity & San Jose chaos
• 07:19 - Suzuki Jimny rental review
• 09:11 - Skiing vs. snowboarding stories
• 10:55 - Movie review: One Battle After Another
• 16:15 - Resort fails: Magic Mountain cold showers
• 19:51 - Couples massage & hot springs (Baldi)
• 21:33 - ATV tour, iguanas, sloths
• 24:24 - Chocolate tour & making our own
• 28:25 - Roads in CR, Waze fails
• 32:26 - Monkeys, coati, beaches (Playa Conchal)
• 37:24 - Food, drinks, prices in CR
• 46:18 - Resort parking design rant
• 49:35 - Cars in CR (Everest, Prado, Kia trucks)
• 50:46 - Nicaragua joke & no military fun fact
• 52:21 - Hot tub kids, Canadians fleeing Trump?
• 56:41 - Airport traffic nightmare & Waze distrust
• 01:00:28 - Travel reflections & future plans
• 01:19:58 - Kat Cox wrap-up & thanks
• 01:24:32 - Closing sponsors, Patreon shoutouts

Ford Recall Reference

Ford recalls 4.4 million vehicles over faulty software (CBS News, Feb 2026):
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ford-vehicle-recall-software-issue-february-2026

Main Show Sponsors

• Right Honda: https://righthonda.com/
• Right Toyota: https://www.righttoyota.com/
• Arcus Foundry: https://arcusfoundry.com
• Autocannon Official Gear: https://shop.autocannon.com/

Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning

• Email: Info@HardParking.com
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Hard Parking Podcast – Episode 314

Puerto Vallarta Chaos, StopTech Shutdown & One Less Car Show Success

Jhae shares thoughts and prayers for friends in Puerto Vallarta amid explosive cartel violence following the killing of "El Mencho" [](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/16/americas/pokemon-card-logan-paul-record-auction-intl-hnk). Full recap of the 8th One Less Car Show & Food Drive – nearly 100K meals raised toward 150K goal (donations still open: give.unitedfoodbank.org/event/2026-oneless-car-show). Shoutouts to community partners, ELG Accident Attorneys and NFL Offensive Lineman, Will Hernandez. Relationships and full context over viral clips – as always.

Key Chapters

• 00:00 – Intro & Puerto Vallarta Thoughts/Prayers
• 02:30 – Spark Forge Sponsor
• 04:32 – StopTech Brakes Shuts Down
• 07:20 – Logan Paul $16.5M Pokémon Card Sale
• 08:12 – One Less Car Show & Food Drive Recap + Donation Info
• 12:40 – Power of Partnerships & Community
• 21:37 – Clips vs. Full Context + Show Thoughts
• 27:21 – Wrap-Up, Sponsors & Contact

Support & Connect

Brought to you by: Right Honda, Right Toyota, Spark Forge, Autocannon Official Gear

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