Living in a Simulation Arizona Car Week & Why We Need Real Conversations in 2026

Hard Parking Episode 310 - Living in a Simulation? Hard Parking Episode 310
Living in a Simulation? Arizona Car Week & Why We Need Real Conversations in 2026

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 & 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.

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.

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Key Chapters

• 00:00 Intro & Why I'm Still Introducing Myself in 2026
• 04:15 Radford Party – Yamazaki 18 & Meeting Legends
• 07:20 Convinced We're in a Simulation? The Coincidences Start Piling Up
• 19:00 Barrett-Jackson Day: The Red Hat Moment
• 21:50 Polarization in America: MAGA Hats, First Responder Plates & Tribalism Dangers
• 27:00 American Flag & Why We Need Context
• 30:00 Final Thoughts: Seek Information, Have Conversations, Protect Friendships

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