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Hard Parking PodcastAuthor: Jhae Pfenning
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Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Reaction, Seedance 2.0, Honda Prelude Thoughts
Episode 313
Monday, 16 February, 2026
Hard Parking Episode 313Jhae Pfenning is back with his high-energy solo intro and special guest Andre "Dre" Mullins (aka Dre Day) for another unforgettable episode of Hard Parking. This one fires on all cylinders—cars, culture, controversy, and real talk.Jhae delivers a no-holds-barred rant on Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show: the electric energy, set design, crowd reactions, political hypocrisy on both sides, and why it still ranks as one of the all-time greats despite the backlash. He compares it to legendary (and bizarre) past performances, including the 1995 Disney/Indiana Jones halftime spectacular.Dre jumps in for wide-ranging conversation: the decline of originality in music (heavy sampling vs. the one-artist/producer era of the 80s/90s Grammys), the NFL’s Pro Bowl turning into flag football, and his standout experience at the Southwest Speed Festival—track action, time attack, open-wheel racing, and why it felt like a breath of fresh air.Car fans eat good too: Dre’s daily-driven Acura NSX philosophy (maintainer, not show queen), upcoming Arizona car events, an honest take on the new 2026 Honda Prelude (design, target buyer, and actual sales numbers), plus real-world advice on Dre’s wife’s next vehicle search (MDX lease ending— Kia Telluride? Lexus TX? Acura MDX Type S?).The vibe is fun, honest, and charismatic—exactly why listeners love having Dre on the show.Key moments include: • Unfiltered Super Bowl halftime analysis • Mind-blowing AI video demos (celebrity fight scenes and more realistic than ever) • Car culture, charity events, and community • Lease vs. buy debates and dealership insights Whether you’re into JDM icons, modern performance cars, or just great conversation, this episode is a must-listen. Chapters (Timestamps) 00:00:00 — Intro & Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Rant (Energy, Politics & Hypocrisy) 00:13:38 — Psy Dance 2.0 / AI Breaks the Internet 00:16:08 — Dre Mullins on the Grammys Then vs. Now 00:22:22 — Pro Bowl Flag Football Era & NFL Changes 00:23:57 — Dre Mullins recaps the Southwest Speed Festival 00:31:58 — Honda Prelude Hot or Not 00:42:02 — Wife’s Next Car Search: Telluride, Lexus NX, MDX Type S 00:51:05 — Lease vs. Buy Philosophy Referenced Articles & Videos Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Viewership: Nielsen data showed 128.2 million average viewers for the halftime window (one of the top 4 most-watched ever, strong social media records with billions of views).Sources: ESPN, ABC News Kyle Brandt Commentary on Bad Bunny & Halftime History: His X post highlighting the 1995 show as a wild comparison. 1995 Super Bowl Halftime Show (Indiana Jones & the Temple of the Forbidden Eye): Full promotional spectacle with Patti LaBelle, Tony Bennett, and Disneyland ride tie-in.Watch here: YouTube – 1995 Super Bowl Halftime 2026 Honda Prelude Sales: 174 units in December (first full month), 216 in January. Pricing starts around $43,195; annual target 4,000–5,000 units.Sources: Honda News, Carscoops, Autoblog Toyota GR Supra Early Sales: ~2,884 units in partial 2019 launch year (strong initial demand despite mixed reviews).Source: GoodCarBadCar.net sales data Connect with Jhae Pfenning & Hard Parking Email: Info@HardParking.com Website: www.Hardparking.com Patreon (bonus audio + swag): www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/hardparkingpod/ YouTube: youtube.com/@HardParking Personal IG: Search @JhaePfenning (or the handle mentioned in episodes) Drop a review on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed it, and tell a friend!New episodes drop weekly. Thanks for parking with us. 🚗💨
