"Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning" is a podcast that dives deep into the automotive world, blending car culture with intriguing conversations. Hosted by Jhae Pfenning, the show is known for its unique approach to automotive journalism, focusing not just on cars but on the personalities behind them. In each episode, Jhae sits down with a range of guests from the automotive industry, including some big names who bring their own perspectives and experiences. These guests often include renowned c ...
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What does that vanity plate say? Just like some song lyrics, vanity plates can be a mystery to everyone but the driver. They are debated on social media and even when we think we know what they say, the meaning behind it is probably a mystery. Getting a vanity plate may just be harder than picking your next tattoo - because you only have room for one. Host, Trista Polo, had a suspicion the vanity plates we drive by every day probably have interesting stories behind them...because of the roll ...
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Bad As I Want To Be - But Its The MEDIA!!
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Ep 239 Jhae expresses gratitude for the listeners who engage with the podcast in various ways—through YouTube, RSS streams, or social media. The podcast covers a wide range of topics beyond automotive news, including current events and personal stories. The host values open dialogue and acknowledges that not all opinions shared may align with those…
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Comedian David Hahn on EV vs Hybrid, California and politics
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Ep238 Jhae and David open with the new Acura EV concept and weather automobile manufacturers should be more focused on hybrid and other technologies. Is Honda making a mistake committing to EV? What is the current political climate for someone living in California in 2024? Will we ever know what really happened in Butler, PA on July 13th and what i…
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Exotics on Broadway vs. Best 10 cars for under $15K
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Ep237 Monterey Car Week is here! The highlight for many attendees is the free to the public event Exotics on Broadway. Johnny Valencia joins the show to preview this annual event. For 2024 there will be over 60 hyper cars in attendance as this year the event celebrates Koenigsegg. From multi-million dollar cars to the super affordable, we take a lo…
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David Diggs - Jazz , Billboard Charts, and NSX
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EP236 David Diggs is a jazz musician, composer, producer and arranger for decades, finally getting his first big break in the mid 1970's. Through decades of friendships with Pat Boone, multiple collaborations and projects with others and also working with his musically talented daughter Rachel Diggs, David has managed to keep his head above water a…
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EP 235 Announcement and unveiling of the 1000+ horsepower C8 ZR1 has been taking the automotive world by storm. Our Corvette expert Drew Bunkley joins the show to give a rundown of the pricing, optional equipment, and buzz of Chevrolets latest super car competing miracle. Then Jhae and Drew answer some of the political transportation questions foun…
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EP234 Ralph Gilles like you've never heard before on the city of Detroit, vehicle designs he worked on that are rarely mentioned, and diversity with growth. This coffee shop style conversation is one to remember. In car news, Hyundai has Gameboy problems. Ralph Bio from Stellantis.com Ralph Gilles was appointed chief design officer for the Chrysler…
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Trump Shooting - Conversation with guest Brian Sailes
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Ep 233 As everyone should know by now, on July 13, 2024 there was an attempt to shoot and kill former US President (current candidate for Republican party) Donald Trump at a Republic rally in Bethel Park Pennsylvania. Jhae and his recurring guest Brian discuss what they saw and listened to on that afternoon as well as discuss their own opinions. Co…
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ep 232 Show guest Bo Jung recaps his trip to Germany , fast rental cars and hours on the autobahns including a nurburgring drive. On the Q&A: Are replica wheels legit? Are RHD JDM cars overrated since there are now so many being imported into the US. Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com Website: …
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Trump vs Biden opinion , Guest: Warriors Vision
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Ep231 The viewpoints on the first Presidential Debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden are just opinions from two American's not directly involved in the politics of our great nation. Jhae checks in with good friend and host of the SeeThrougIt podcast / Warriors Collection, Brian Sailes. The two offer opinions on the Presidential Debate and the c…
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Ep230 It seems the internet remains undefeated as the less known Tippah County Tribune published an article stating that the Hawk Tuah girl, Hailey Wellington has been fired from her job as a pre-school teacher. This satirical article set the world on fire faster than Amazon Prime's Fallout TV series. Whether Hailey is even really a pre-school teac…
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Ep 229 Happy Father's Day. Jhae watches and raves about the Amazon Prime show "Fallout" based off the Bethesda studio's popular game franchise. There is a recap to the Albuquerque trip and thoughts on Father's Day and how easy and hard it has been to be a father and dad. Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com W…
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**Ep228: Actor Noel G Returns to Hard Parking for a Full Conversation** Episode 228 of Hard Parking features actor Noel G in his first full-length conversation on the show since late 2020. Noel is best known for playing characters named "Hector," including in the Fast and Furious franchise. Noel has appeared in over 200 movies, with at least 22 mor…
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Dr. Anthony Fauci on the hot seat , I'm All In on the RDX
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ep227 An unusual politically leaning episode about this election year, our presidential candidates, and the great Anthony Fauci finds himself on the hot seat once again behind the 2019 Covid investigation as audio is borrowed audio from the All-In podcast with David Sacks, Chamath, Jason Friedberg, and Jason Calacanis. We all love to say we support…
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ep226 Happy Memorial Day In this episode, Jhae provides an update about NSXTRA from a close family member. Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com Website: www.Hardparkingpod.com Become a supporter: www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/jhaepfen…
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Ep225 -Recorded April 12,2024 Kyle Nielsen is an industry leader in sales and over the past 17 years has worked his way from door to door sales to co-president of Aptive Sales. Kyle also is a charitable philanthropist that is known as The NBA Elf during the holiday basketball season. Hear about his journey and his beautifully modified 2022 Acura NS…
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Spain, Portugal, sardines, slow Fiat 500
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ep224 In this episode, Jhae provides a full recap breakdown of his three weeks in Europe, specifically Spain and Portugal. From rental cars, gas pump situations, most of the excursions, food, drink, people, general observations. This episode is longer than any in the past three years. Connect with Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning:Website: https://w…
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Tim McGrane M1 Concourse - Hard Parking Classics
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ep223 On this weeks classic episode, I present to many of you a 2021 interview with Tim McGrane CEO of the M1 Concourse , a 1.5 mile track in Pontiac Michigan. They also hold public and private large events. I recently ran into Tim while attending the Acura Long Beach Grand Prix in late April 2024. Learn more about M1 Concourse: Website: https://m1…
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Two-Time YoYo World Champion Gentry Stein in-studio
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ep 222 Gentry Stein introduced himself as just another car guy and fan at a small cars and coffee. It was later discovered he is a two-time yoyo world champion. In this episode, Gentry visited the Hard Parking Studio and gave his story along with teaching how to properly string a new yoyo. Then afterwards, did some yoyo tricks in the back yard. Thi…
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ep 221 Jhae attends his first Acura Long Beach Grand Prix. Thanks to Acura, the NSXCA, Peter Cunningham and Joseph Gatt as well as all my NSX family, special shout out to Ryan , Barb, and 1350 distillery out of Colorado Springs, CO. Connect with Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning:Website: https://www.hardparkingpod.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram…
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EP220 Mitchell Bailey of Chasing The Cool Podcast is a graphic designer, apparel designer whom also created and co-founded TrustMe Vodka. Hear his story and all the exciting products and lessons learned on his journey that is far from over. Mitchell can be found at: https://www.chasingthecool.com/creative https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44m_JljGENE…
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Ep219 In November 2020, John Vasos was told he had less than 12 months to live. John had been diagnosed with advanced mesothelioma, and uncurable cancer and the road would be difficult moving forward. John first appeared on Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning on April 10, 2022 now, two years later on April 8, 2024, he is making his second appearance. I…
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Tesla Cyber Truck ugly? Checking In with BobChat Podcast
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EP218 In this episode Jhae reaches out to his good friend and fellow podcaster Bob Marshall of the BobChat podcast. Just over 6 months before this episode, Bob came home after work to a huge surprise and has worked his way back to acceptance since then. Find out what happened in this episode. Also, Jhae encounters his first Cyber Truck. What opinio…
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Is your car spying on you? Former GM programmer tells all
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ep217 Former GM employee and code writer Fahad (mfbaig) joins the show to discuss a recent NY Times, The Daily podcast episode surrounding driver analytics and data being collected. Content Discussed:https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/18/podcasts/the-daily/car-gm-insurance-spying.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/18/podcasts/the-daily/car-gm-insuran…
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ep216 In this St. Patrick's Day episode, a dear friend and longtime Acura NSX owner Jim Cozzolino has passed from a very fast and aggressive cancer. Jhae share's some of his Coz stories. One Drink Wednesday co-host and dear friend Wes Tankersley is in-studio along with Drew Bunkley. The three talk about TikTok and it's possible divestiture or outri…
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ep215 Car people know him as The Rub Doctor, but Anthony Lezada does more than roll thousands of vehicle fenders. Find out why he is known with that nickname and what he values the most when it comes to working with people and for people. From customer service, to years of patience, to some of the most rewarding accolades a car person could achieve…
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ep214 Jhae bought a new car, find out what was purchased. Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning:email: HardParkingPodcast@gmail.comWebsite: www.Hardparkingpod.comBecome a supporter: www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/Instagram: instagram.com/jhaepfenning/…
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Old Town Mission , Wes want's a new truck
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ep213 This week Jhae and the OneAuto Movement (https://www.oneautomovement.com/) partnered up with Arizona TREK and Arizona Adventure Group for their annual dual-route charity cruise. The off road vehicles went one route, the street vehicles took another route to meet up in Jerome Arizona before heading to Old Town Mission (https://www.oldtownmissi…
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ep 212In Laws crashing at the house, Infiniti FX 50 won't start, and Jhae is buying a new vehicle. The Fountain Hills Concours took place and Jhae's crown in his mouth has shattered.Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning:email: HardParkingPodcast@gmail.comWebsite: www.Hardparkingpod.comBecome a supporter: www.patreon.com/ha…
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Mental Health Check In - Charles Worden of Cleannuff
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ep 211 In this episode, Charles Worden of Cleannuff returns to the Hard Parking Podcast Studio for the first time in over a year to talk about how he overcame a messy divorce and lost sense of meaning for his life. After writing his final letter to everyone, he received a phone call that helped change everything for him mentally. *If you feel there…
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ep210 Do you remember that first time you felt you weren't financially good enough to be with the people you are around? Most people experience this at some point in life. Wes Tankersley joins the show to recap an experience he had while in Texas. Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com Website: www.Hardpa…
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ep209 Have you ever been invited to dinner and immediately regretted that you declined? When people during Car Week or Scottsdale Barrett Jackson auction week extend that invite, consider attendance mandatory. The Gas Monkey Garage HellCat H1 rolled across the auction block as did the Donald Trump Lamborghini Diablo. Porsche announces their first E…
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ep208 In this episode, more first world problems as Jhae complains about his NSX and new wheels. The influencers and YouTuber's you watch aren't always the warm kind people you see online. Tesla recalled over 2 million vehicles over auto pilot issues, but Acura also recalled vehicles over a different issue. Unrelated, three Tesla roaders uncovered …
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Is Electrification one big scam or are people just stupid?
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ep207 I recently uploaded a segment about a small area of road that had been equipped to charge a van while the van drove over the road. Some people say the EV movement is a big scam. What is the difference between a scam and an overly idealistic hope of a full EV near future? Do people who read poll questions but skip without asking guilty by defa…
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Autocannon Official with Micheal Bush in studio
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ep.206 Autocannon Official tuner clothing (founded in the late 1990's) reached its peak in the early 2000's before industry turnover and the recession almost completely eliminated the brand and it's corporate partner brand Max Boost. Micheal Bush connected with the creator of both brands and vowed to help return them to new heights due to very pers…
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Best Of 2023: Writer Producer Noah R Nelson
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Ep205 This last episode of 2023, we look back at our conversation with writer producer Noah R Nelson. Noah Nelson returns to Hard Parking to tell his story after spending 2.5 months in Burma in 2022. Noah originally went to Burma to take photos and document the people of Burma, but instead found himself deep inside Burmese territory taking gunfire …
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Best of 2023: Brandon of Tuxon Speed
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ep.204 In this "Best of" Episode, we revisit the most inspirational success story this podcast has ever seen. Brandon of Tucson Arizona had a life of drug abuse and multiple trips to jail before turning his life around. Today he is happily married and turning a six-figure income annually. Listen to Brandon's story today. Contact Hard Parking with J…
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Waffle House, SOCOM, and Fuel Fest Phoenix
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ep 203 In this episode, Have you ever been the only person inside a Waffle House? When is the last time you left your phone with a stack of other phones in a parking garage unattended? Major Czyzyk retirement ceremony, Fuel Fest 2023 tour ended in Scottsdale with Cody Walker, Tyrese Gibson. Noel G, Cesar Garcia, and Steve Villegas were present. Bou…
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Detroit has installed an EV charging road
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ep.202Despite going 13-0 and winning the ACC, the Florida State Seminoles were left out of the 2023/24 college football four-team playoffs. Michigan, Washington, Texas, and Alabama are in. Did the committee get it right? Most deserving or best team? Jhae visits show supporter Drew Bunkley at his super car rental facility in west Phoenix. Learn abou…
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Guest: Actor Reggie Watkins on the SAG-AFTRA strike
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ep191 Is the SAG-AFTRA strike all about rich complaining actor millionaires that are greedy and want more money, or are the big film studios the issue? What happened when streaming networks like Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime and Hulu started doing movies and TV shows? Actor Reggie Watkins joins the show to explain what the SAG-AFTRA strike is all …
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Seattle's Can Can Culinary Cabaret & my Cadillac XT5 AWD rental
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ep201Hyatt Lake Washington or Fairmont Olympic? Jhae recaps his visit to Seattle and the Cadillac XT5 rental. Is it better than the Acura MDX? Seattle has one of the most unique burlesque shows with its Can Can Culinary Cabaret Seattle meets burlesque experience. Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com site: …
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ep200 Jasser Valerio - NASCAR Senior Event Network Engineer Event Technology joins the show to talk about how he got started in NASCAR and the being part of a critical network team for every NASCAR race weekend. The Hard Parking pod holiday coasters are here! Learn how to get them. Also hear why Jhae is fed up with United Airlines and Airport Loung…
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oneLESS Car Show and Food Drive - United Food Bank of AZ
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ep. 199 What kind of driver are you? Passive, aggressive, or passive aggressive? Jhae has a back to back encounter at the same gas station with two different strangers. On Saturday November 11th, OneAuto , RadOrDie, ELG Accident Attorneys, Right Honda | Right Toyota, and others did the oneLESS Food Drive and CarShow benefitting the United Food Bank…
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ep198 On Saturday October 28th, local events group Modded Kulture held its 5th Sanctuary event. A motorsports event with a car show, motorcycle donut pit, drift pits and legit drift cars out on a track, and over 50 vendors. In this episode, Jhae sits down the Chris of Modded Kulture. Upcoming Saturday November 11th is the 6th oneLESS car show and f…
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ep197 AI has been around for a few years but Adobe recently made a big splash with the Generative Fill in Photoshop Beta. This new software feature spawned dozens of other competing applications with including AI type features for content creators. ChatGPT made big news earlier in 2023 which is another form of AI. So is AI here to take your job? Gu…
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So Who Do YOU Side With? Republican, Democrat, or something else
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ep196 Great friend of the show and OneDrinkWednesday co-host Wes Tankersley of the Shaping Success podcast joins to talk about why he keeps buying Honda's after owning pick up trucks most of his life. Although still driving large Chevy trucks, there always seems to be a Honda around. Also in this episode, Jhae talks about a social media encounter t…
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ep195 Jhae added some go-fast parts to his NSX and is then joined by original Hard Parking Podcast show co-host Brando Barrameda. What has Brando been up to these past few years and what are his plans moving forward for his newly acquired media team? Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com site: www.Hardparki…
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ep194 Fred Plan joins Jhae Pfenning for a casual recap of NSXPO 2023, the annual weekend event of the NSX Club of America. For 2023 it was hosted in Atlanta Georgia. Find out what made this one a little more special for Fred and Jhae. Jhae also reviews the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. Is it actually better than an Acura MDX? Contact Hard Parking with Jha…
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My VF1S NSX story from the PL8STORY podcast
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Ep193 This episode was originally released in March 2022 on the Trista's PL8STORY podcast. Trista's PL8STORY is a podcast dedicated to learning the story behind the vanity license plate. Although this was released in March of 2022, our interview was done in late 2021. Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com site…
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ep.192 It's car show season, find out what that means to show host Jhae. The Hot Wheels Legends Tour came to Gilbert Arizona but not without controversy. Is my car "show car" worthy, is yours? San Diego vacation recap, tired of fast food. Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com site: www.Hardparkingpod.com…
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ep190 Note from Jhae, This podcast episode drops Monday September 11th. While there is no mention of this day in the actual podcast episode, every year those of us in America remember this date in our history. We all remember where we were and what we were doing when the twin towers in NYC and the Pentagon were attacked by terrorists. We also remem…
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