The John Clay Wolfe Show (#1: Hour 1, 01/09/16)

Podcast Date: February 11, 2026
Host: John Clay Wolfe
Guests/Co-Hosts: Michael, Charlie

Episode Overview

This episode of The John Clay Wolfe Show exemplifies the freewheeling, irreverent, and eclectic style the program is known for. Broadcasting live, John Clay Wolfe and company riff on recent personal experiences, car stories, sports events, bar and restaurant adventures, and the spicier sides of life. True to form, the hour blends comedic banter, car appraisals, sports hot takes, and memories both fun and somber, keeping the show as unpredictable as ever.

Major Discussion Points & Insights

1. Kicking Off: Holidays, Sobriety, and Dark Humor

[01:17 – 04:45]

• The show opens with playful banter about song choices, erectile dysfunction jokes, and recounting a problematic BMW convertible top:
  • “This BMW 5 series, it’ll go down but not go up.” — John (01:40)
• John and Michael reflect on sobriety during the holiday season, swapping stories about drinking (or not) during New Year’s versus Christmas.
  • “New Year’s is for rookies. It’s amateur night.” — Michael (02:36)
  • Charlie admits to “getting toasted” at the Christmas party, turning the mood somber over a personal loss.
• The conversation turns to recent deaths among friends and family, morbidly lightened with black humor:
  • “Wow, this is uplifting hour here on the Joel Osteen Show.” — John (03:20)
• Michael shares his ideal death wish:
  • "I'm going to die at 92 doing snap rolls in my biplane... have the angels go, ‘come out of your airplane.’” — Michael (03:46)

2. Road Trips, "Breastaurants," & Cultural Observations

[05:33 – 11:56]

• John recounts a whirlwind 900-mile car-buying journey through Arkansas and Louisiana, lamenting the grind while highlighting the perks of air travel for business.
• The segment pivots to dining experiences at so-called “breastaurants,” focusing on “Mexican Hooters” (Ojos Locos), comparing them with Hooters, Twin Peaks, Bone Daddy’s, and Redneck Heaven.
  • “The butts are hanging out like panties… much better looking than Hooters too.” — John (07:41, 07:55)
• The panel discusses feeling out of place at Ojos Locos, referencing classic comedy films and the experience of being one of the few white patrons at a lively Mexican soccer bar:
  • “We were definitely getting the look that you didn’t belong… It was not the Pat Benatar 'We Belong' song was not playing.” — John (09:43)
• Appreciative (and lustful) remarks about “the hottest Mexican girls,” spiced up with lighthearted stereotypes and banter about wildness:
  • “A bit of chopped jalapeno, a little bit of garlic.” — John (10:45)

3. Nostalgia: Old School Mexican Music & Ranch Life

[10:55 – 12:20]

• Reminiscing about the atmosphere at Ojos Locos leads to a memory lane segment as John recalls childhood days on the ranch, hanging with Mexican ranch hands and traditional mariachi music:
  • “The music that was playing on their AM radio in 1975, 1977 was the music that was on [at the restaurant].” — John (11:33)
• The group talks about the enduring appeal of classic Mexican tunes and Saturday morning Mexican TV shows in Texas.

4. Cars, Business, and Inclusivity (With a Wink)

[12:22 – 15:10]

• GiveMeTheVIN.com is getting more submissions for affordable, high-mileage cars, sparking jokes about advertising to a new demographic.
  • “Are you guys the homos?” — Michael, playing up John’s reputation for off-the-cuff jokes (14:50)
• Discussing the diversity of clients who sell their cars on GiveMeTheVIN.com, John facetiously rattles off “everyone’s welcome”:
  • “Gays, Mexicans, blacks, white folk, country folk, poor folk, rich folk…” — John (15:13)
  • “I don't want any Canadian cars. I take that back.” — John (15:51)

5. College Football Stories: The Alamo Bowl Comeback

[16:00 – 20:13]

• Charlie relives attending the historic Alamo Bowl where TCU staged the largest comeback in bowl history, describing the agony and exhilaration of being there with his son.
  • “It was the largest comeback ever in bowl history.” — Charlie (19:16)
  • “It was just the most exhausting thing… Jumping up and down, going crazy.” — Charlie (18:45)
• The guys discuss the unusual college overtime rules and how the game swung on big emotional turning points.

6. NFL Quarterback Rants: Brandon Weeden, Matt Cassel, and Johnny Manziel

[22:06 – 27:27]

• The conversation shifts to the NFL, especially frustrations with backup quarterbacks for the Cowboys and Texans, particularly Brandon Weeden:
  • “…He single-handedly ruined our season… He’s bad Santa.” — John (22:59 – 23:02)
• Johnny Manziel’s party exploits and potential as a Cowboy are debated, tongue-in-cheek:
  • “I think he would have put the heroin down and the whores and the strippers if he was a Cowboy starter.” — John (25:35)

7. Parenting Philosophy: Tough Love & Anti-Helicoptering

[28:25 – 31:03]

• John riffs on being the “mean” parent, believing toughening kids up is essential:
  • “Don’t kick your kid over on a motorcycle… To teach you not to trust anybody.” — John (28:49)
• The trio swaps stories about balancing toughness with protection in parenting, noting how overprotected kids can be ill-prepared for life’s hard knocks.

8. Car Appraisal (Live Call-In)

[31:04 – 33:09]

• Listener Steven calls in to get his Chevy truck appraised, giving a list of souped-up features:
  • “Does 20 grand buy it?” — John (31:53)
  • “Yeah, actually, that sounds good.” — Steven agrees to $24k after haggling (33:09)

9. Business Volume & Rapid Growth

[36:18 – 40:51]

• The team discusses the growing pains (and pride) of scaling up GiveMeTheVIN.com, moving millions in car deals annually, building operations, hiring, and increasingly not needing John’s direct oversight.
  • “That’s when you know it’s working.” — John (40:52)
• John compares the responsibility to George Strait’s continued touring:
  • “There’s so many people depending on me.” — paraphrased George Strait, via Michael (39:02)

10. Memorable Call: Multicultural Relationships & Car Sales

[41:03 – 43:21]

• Caller Steven discusses dating a “Mexican Creole,” with John riffing creatively:
  • “She’s a Blacksican… Mexican Creole. That’s a new term!” — John (42:43)

11. Tribute & Loss: Remembering Ben Dover

[43:54 – 45:42]

• Michael shares the story of his friend, radio personality "Benjamin Dover," who passed away on New Year’s Day due to surgery complications.
  • “On his chart, did it say, like when you ran into the ER—Benjamin Dover?” — John (45:31)
• The team honors Ben with a moment of silence and Charlie Robinson’s "New Year’s Day".
  • “We need to play a song today for Benjamin Dover… it’s my favorite New Year’s song.” — John (44:16)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “Life is sad, and I like to keep it entertaining.” — John (20:39)
• “We need to play a song today for Benjamin Dover… it’s my favorite New Year’s song.” — John (44:16)
• “[On classic ‘breastaurant’ culture] Hooters is Radio Shack.” — John (08:22)
• “Are you guys the homos? Are y'all all homos or just one of you?” — Michael (14:49, 14:50)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 01:17 – Holiday drinking, behind-the-scenes banter
• 03:38 – Funny stories about death and ideal endings
• 05:33 – Road trip adventures, “Mexican Hooters” experience
• 07:41 – Ojos Locos, “breastaurant” culture
• 10:55 – Nostalgic mariachi talk, growing up in Texas
• 12:22 – Car business demography, jokes on selling to anyone
• 16:00 – Alamo Bowl comeback, live sports storytelling
• 22:06 – Cowboys/Texans QB frustrations
• 28:25 – Tough love, anti-helicopter parenting
• 31:04 – Live car appraisal for Steven
• 36:18 – GiveMeTheVIN.com growth, business philosophy
• 43:54 – Ben Dover tribute and “New Year’s Day” by Charlie Robinson

Tone & Style

The episode is characterized by rapid-fire humor, candid irreverence, and authentic Southern camaraderie, blending car talk, sports, and bar stories with just enough edge to peek over (but not cross) the FCC line. The team is unafraid of dark humor or awkward truths, but the heart shows in their tributes to friends lost and philosophies on family and work.

If you missed the episode, this summary captures the full flavor, most memorable lines, and subject matter pivots. For car fans, sports nuts, or anyone who likes their talk radio with a side of dark comedy and authenticity, The John Clay Wolfe Show delivers in spades.